I know I usually write longer blogs but tonight will be short and to the point.
Class had to give presentations on a scientific illustration. Rules are: No illustrations on cartography, perspective or anatomy. You must also talk about the ART not give a history lesson of the illustration. Simple. First idiot brings in a fucking map of the world. Unbelievable. Second dolt brings in a illustration that utilizes perspective. Unfuckingbelievable. Third guy is Ari. He does good. Fouth peanut brained potzer decides to bring a beautifully illustrated...that is correct. A nude. With guess what? Anatomy. Wonderful. Everyone else who went decided to give us a history lesson on the carbon cycle (whom someone asked where does the carbon go and this biatch responds in a really fucked up Mexican accent...and I think she is Mexican...with, "it gets trapped in the ozone layer. Carbon is solely responsible for melting ice caps. Most people think it is heat but it is carbon). Funny I could have sworn on Ben Stein's money that carbon traps in the heat. I then got a history lesson on astronomy and the rainbow spectrum. Amazing. I don't go until Thursday. I'm thinking I'm going to bring a map drawn in perspective tatooed on my gonads. For those wondering the map will be of Earth and all its continents on my left nut. The whole universe will fit nicely everywhere else around that general area. Those idiots are in for a scrumptious surprise.
Saw Star Wars Episode II today. Yeah yeah big deal. Well I saw it with 44 speakers and on 75 mm film...hey isn't that IMAX? I believe it is. I decided why waste valuable time in class when I can go to the Metreon and watch "Who da man? Yoda man." (I can't believe Lucas would okay that trailer...JarJar's retractable penis must be in Lucas's mouth again.) Well that is it. Made some progress on Mental Abstraction. I gotta get some stuff up before my Thursday persentation cuz I'm going to plug it. Hey that is at least 15 hits if some people in my class check it out! Gotta go...the tatoo is really starting to hurt now...but it is so exhilerating...
Nov 5, 2002
Nov 4, 2002
Ahh... tennis class was good tonight. It was the kind of tennis I live for. When class started the coach told me to hit with this guy named Manaj (sp?... I think he was Indian). This guy was good. I'd say a little better than me--not dominating, but he had some strong shots and angles. So we had some good rallies and I got to run around a lot and work up a good sweat. The coach watched us for some of the time and told me things to work on (i.e. prepare earlier, bend knees and get down to the ball)... tonight alone provided more real coaching than all four years on the Leigh team.
Speaking of good tennis... In NEROP we had a presentation by The NErF (New Engineer Focus) Group. It's a group of fairly recent hires that volunteer to help us get acquainted to the work life--like Link Crew in high school. I met some guys who seemed pretty cool who are working on a tennis ladder. Any employees can join, and challenge the person above them on the ladder. There are no tennis courts on the campus (although they have paddle ball--da hell??), but they're looking into nearby courts we can use. There's gotta be some good players in the company, so I look forward to some good competition there too. Heh maybe I'll play Steve's dad, that'd be fun. As long as he doesn't throw a fireball at me.
Work today was nice and easy. One of those "I can't believe they're paying me for this" days. The whole day was pretty much just HR-related presentations on stuff I already knew (benefits, compensation, etc.). We finished early, around 4:15. About the benefits, it's interesting how well they sell things like life and disability insurance. We're all pretty young, and most likely don't expect to be maimed or killed in an accident any time soon. But still... for just a few dollars a week, you can make sure that if that disaster does strike... you (or your surviving family) will hit the jackpot. I just imagine myself sitting in a wheelchair, unable to feel my legs, begging for change on Telegraph Avenue and lamenting the fact that I was too shortsighted to make a small gamble in favor of my own ill fate. Or me dead, and my family saying "that selfish mofucka didn't leave us a goddamn shiet." They really need to clean up their language.
Speaking of good tennis... In NEROP we had a presentation by The NErF (New Engineer Focus) Group. It's a group of fairly recent hires that volunteer to help us get acquainted to the work life--like Link Crew in high school. I met some guys who seemed pretty cool who are working on a tennis ladder. Any employees can join, and challenge the person above them on the ladder. There are no tennis courts on the campus (although they have paddle ball--da hell??), but they're looking into nearby courts we can use. There's gotta be some good players in the company, so I look forward to some good competition there too. Heh maybe I'll play Steve's dad, that'd be fun. As long as he doesn't throw a fireball at me.
Work today was nice and easy. One of those "I can't believe they're paying me for this" days. The whole day was pretty much just HR-related presentations on stuff I already knew (benefits, compensation, etc.). We finished early, around 4:15. About the benefits, it's interesting how well they sell things like life and disability insurance. We're all pretty young, and most likely don't expect to be maimed or killed in an accident any time soon. But still... for just a few dollars a week, you can make sure that if that disaster does strike... you (or your surviving family) will hit the jackpot. I just imagine myself sitting in a wheelchair, unable to feel my legs, begging for change on Telegraph Avenue and lamenting the fact that I was too shortsighted to make a small gamble in favor of my own ill fate. Or me dead, and my family saying "that selfish mofucka didn't leave us a goddamn shiet." They really need to clean up their language.
Well, to let everyone know I got back home safely. I was pretty damn tired though. I had to roll down my window just to stay awake. Damn me for not sleeping the night before hehe, but it doesn't matter because I got free Holders. I love my neighbors! Thanks for those who kept me entertained this weekend!
Let me tell you, halloween in Santa Barbara is nutz. There are sooooo many people just walking the streets it's amazing. There were some pretty cool costumes out there, but it would've been better if I would've drinken, just so I could've had the ballz to talk to people. I did take a picture w/ some random girl on the street because I was a tourist wearing a hawaiian shirt and she had the whole hula dancer thing going. So that was the highlight. I got hella lost and it took me forever to find my friend's apartment, plus to top it off I got a parking ticket the next day. Damn it!
Berkeley is still a pretty cool place even though I hate to admit it. It was exactly what I needed, just to be out and be social. Dancing, drinking, it was fun! Even though I did most of the drinking/dancing...but hey at least I was on the dance floor. I made an effort to talk w/ people too, baby steps. It was also nice kickin it w/ Kat and Monique since I don't see them all too often.
Poker is still the devil's game. I don't know why I still play it since I keep losing money. I start off on a hot streak but lose a lot in the end. I think it's the getting together w/ the boyz, chatting, joking around, and stuff that makes it more appealing. It was nice seeing the Horiuchi clan, mostly because they fed a poor, starving college kid. Also it was a gathering of Koreans (Bryant, Michelle, and Sarah) over there..haha we're taking over! Even though I don't know about Sarah sometimes....Brendan I think she was the brain...IRONICALLY j/k
Thanks Derek for calling us for BBALL or just to say that couldn't hang out!!!!!! =D I didn't want to see you anyway.
Even though I already gave Jonathan a congrats in person, he can have one here too....Congrats on the job! Welcome to the working world, it sucks, but the money is good! Oh and also thanks for your analysis on girls. I hate suspense, but I know it's a part of life and sometimes there can be good surprises. But I know we all have long lives ahead of us minus Brendan (dead before 30 right?) and finding the "one" will take some time. I feel like a higher being is playng games w/ me these dayz, dangling something special in front of me and then taking it away. But thats only because there's something better to come about right? I hope so.
This weekend gave me time away from SLO just to relax and to forget about my worries. I loved it. Hopefully the good momentum keeps on coming. Web site will be updated as soon as I can take 10 more pics w/ my ghetto camera...maybe my roommates so that they can get some love on it.
Steve, I wouldn't say that you are pure stupidity. I think you are in the pessimism realm, but you are slowly sneaking out it to become more balanced b/w optimism and pessimism. Reading ur blogs, u have happy ones that pissed off ones...but it seems to be more balanced these dayz. "With our powers combined"...?..thats pretty gay. hehe j/k
As for the job ranking, I would say Derek would be the next one to get a job because it always seems like he has connections of some sort all the time. I have no clue what he wants to get into or anything, but I'm sure he'll do well in it. Steve would be next on my list since you are graduating as well. Even though many people don't know what cog sci is, it doesn't matter. People have the most random majors and get random jobs, so I'm sure you'll find something. B/W Brian and Brendan, I would go w/ Brian because from the sounds of it, directing is a pretty competitive field and I have no clue how people actually get into the industry.
On an ending note, it is absolutely crazy how music can affect ur moods. Like I could be feeling hella good and then hear like some depressing love song and then I'll be feeling down, or vice versa. Or like we can play hella loud music to pump us up to play bball or hockey or something. Just a random thought. Good night =D
Let me tell you, halloween in Santa Barbara is nutz. There are sooooo many people just walking the streets it's amazing. There were some pretty cool costumes out there, but it would've been better if I would've drinken, just so I could've had the ballz to talk to people. I did take a picture w/ some random girl on the street because I was a tourist wearing a hawaiian shirt and she had the whole hula dancer thing going. So that was the highlight. I got hella lost and it took me forever to find my friend's apartment, plus to top it off I got a parking ticket the next day. Damn it!
Berkeley is still a pretty cool place even though I hate to admit it. It was exactly what I needed, just to be out and be social. Dancing, drinking, it was fun! Even though I did most of the drinking/dancing...but hey at least I was on the dance floor. I made an effort to talk w/ people too, baby steps. It was also nice kickin it w/ Kat and Monique since I don't see them all too often.
Poker is still the devil's game. I don't know why I still play it since I keep losing money. I start off on a hot streak but lose a lot in the end. I think it's the getting together w/ the boyz, chatting, joking around, and stuff that makes it more appealing. It was nice seeing the Horiuchi clan, mostly because they fed a poor, starving college kid. Also it was a gathering of Koreans (Bryant, Michelle, and Sarah) over there..haha we're taking over! Even though I don't know about Sarah sometimes....Brendan I think she was the brain...IRONICALLY j/k
Thanks Derek for calling us for BBALL or just to say that couldn't hang out!!!!!! =D I didn't want to see you anyway.
Even though I already gave Jonathan a congrats in person, he can have one here too....Congrats on the job! Welcome to the working world, it sucks, but the money is good! Oh and also thanks for your analysis on girls. I hate suspense, but I know it's a part of life and sometimes there can be good surprises. But I know we all have long lives ahead of us minus Brendan (dead before 30 right?) and finding the "one" will take some time. I feel like a higher being is playng games w/ me these dayz, dangling something special in front of me and then taking it away. But thats only because there's something better to come about right? I hope so.
This weekend gave me time away from SLO just to relax and to forget about my worries. I loved it. Hopefully the good momentum keeps on coming. Web site will be updated as soon as I can take 10 more pics w/ my ghetto camera...maybe my roommates so that they can get some love on it.
Steve, I wouldn't say that you are pure stupidity. I think you are in the pessimism realm, but you are slowly sneaking out it to become more balanced b/w optimism and pessimism. Reading ur blogs, u have happy ones that pissed off ones...but it seems to be more balanced these dayz. "With our powers combined"...?..thats pretty gay. hehe j/k
As for the job ranking, I would say Derek would be the next one to get a job because it always seems like he has connections of some sort all the time. I have no clue what he wants to get into or anything, but I'm sure he'll do well in it. Steve would be next on my list since you are graduating as well. Even though many people don't know what cog sci is, it doesn't matter. People have the most random majors and get random jobs, so I'm sure you'll find something. B/W Brian and Brendan, I would go w/ Brian because from the sounds of it, directing is a pretty competitive field and I have no clue how people actually get into the industry.
On an ending note, it is absolutely crazy how music can affect ur moods. Like I could be feeling hella good and then hear like some depressing love song and then I'll be feeling down, or vice versa. Or like we can play hella loud music to pump us up to play bball or hockey or something. Just a random thought. Good night =D
Nov 3, 2002
Haha Steve spelled it "Bryan."
Update for my personality type... instead of logic, it turns out I'm a square. Zing from the 50's, yow! Kids really do say the darndest things... =]
Nice to see Bryant this weekend, you better get back to SLO safely or else I'll never see those photos you took. Don't forget your tennis racket for Thanksgiving weekend.
Not nice to not see Derek... I hope you have a good reason for not kickin it like the boys.
Okay I'm gonna go watch Home Movies then get my 6-or-so hours sleep.
Update for my personality type... instead of logic, it turns out I'm a square. Zing from the 50's, yow! Kids really do say the darndest things... =]
Nice to see Bryant this weekend, you better get back to SLO safely or else I'll never see those photos you took. Don't forget your tennis racket for Thanksgiving weekend.
Not nice to not see Derek... I hope you have a good reason for not kickin it like the boys.
Okay I'm gonna go watch Home Movies then get my 6-or-so hours sleep.
if i ever write a blog that's as fluid and deep as jon's last one, i'm gonna fuckin' publish that shit and sell it.
Wow. Lockheed huh? So now ur working at the same place as ur dad and my dad. Maybe all three of you can hang out sometime and talk about your top secret shit like three old foggies. haha. But yeh man, i had no idea you got a job. CONGRATS! Looks like you and Bryant are pretty damn secure in terms of the career stuff. I think next in line will be brendan, cuz i just got a feeling. And then Derek (i put him second to last cuz we're still in school)...i'm sure he'll find something. How can he NOT get a job with that spunk! that dazzling smile! that wit! Anywayz...
and then comes me...i'll probably be dead last to get a job..and that's even IF i get a job. No one knows what Cognitive Science is. And who the hell cares that i minored in Japanese Studies. Add to that that i need to go grad school. Add to that i have no experience. Add to that that i'm lazy. And you got one unemployed mother fucker who's not gonna be doing what he wants to. Hmm...can anyone say "office space"?
So expect that i will constantly be over to eat your food and complain about how much my job sucks. Or how much unemployment sucks.
So i went to Arizona this weekend. It was pretty damn fun. Had a good time...met a lot of fraternity brothers from the chapters in AZ...and as an added bonus, the guy who's place i was staying at offered to teach me how to drive a manual transmission. So i learned that and i just need to find someone who doesn't have an automatic trans in their car so i can practice. This will help a lot when the DD who drives a stick just happens to get drunk on my next clubbing outing.
On the way back i was thinking about this one conversation we had when i was home for the later part of the summer. How each of us has one kind of...attribute that is their personality. So i thought up ones for everyone.
I think it goes like this:
Jonathan - logic
Bryant - optimism
Brendan - pessimism/realism (more realism)
Bryan - carefree-ness
Derek - happy-go-lucky...like carefree...
Me - pure stupidity
I think that this is a pretty accurate portrayal of all of us. And of course our powers combined, we form voltron or some other shit like that..blah blah blah blah
Thanks brendan for the offer to off all those that flake on me. Feel free to shoot my partner also. Cuz she's a bitch.
Picked up another job at this place called Scripps Institute of Oceanography. I'll be working on a grant project that is working on how to turn analog images into digital images. I hope it's fun. And of course it has nothign to do with my major or anything. 8.50 an hour....not too much..but better than nothing.
k...i'm gonna sleep now. I hope everyone is doing well. And if not, then cry me a fucking river. hehe..
payce outz
Wow. Lockheed huh? So now ur working at the same place as ur dad and my dad. Maybe all three of you can hang out sometime and talk about your top secret shit like three old foggies. haha. But yeh man, i had no idea you got a job. CONGRATS! Looks like you and Bryant are pretty damn secure in terms of the career stuff. I think next in line will be brendan, cuz i just got a feeling. And then Derek (i put him second to last cuz we're still in school)...i'm sure he'll find something. How can he NOT get a job with that spunk! that dazzling smile! that wit! Anywayz...
and then comes me...i'll probably be dead last to get a job..and that's even IF i get a job. No one knows what Cognitive Science is. And who the hell cares that i minored in Japanese Studies. Add to that that i need to go grad school. Add to that i have no experience. Add to that that i'm lazy. And you got one unemployed mother fucker who's not gonna be doing what he wants to. Hmm...can anyone say "office space"?
So expect that i will constantly be over to eat your food and complain about how much my job sucks. Or how much unemployment sucks.
So i went to Arizona this weekend. It was pretty damn fun. Had a good time...met a lot of fraternity brothers from the chapters in AZ...and as an added bonus, the guy who's place i was staying at offered to teach me how to drive a manual transmission. So i learned that and i just need to find someone who doesn't have an automatic trans in their car so i can practice. This will help a lot when the DD who drives a stick just happens to get drunk on my next clubbing outing.
On the way back i was thinking about this one conversation we had when i was home for the later part of the summer. How each of us has one kind of...attribute that is their personality. So i thought up ones for everyone.
I think it goes like this:
Jonathan - logic
Bryant - optimism
Brendan - pessimism/realism (more realism)
Bryan - carefree-ness
Derek - happy-go-lucky...like carefree...
Me - pure stupidity
I think that this is a pretty accurate portrayal of all of us. And of course our powers combined, we form voltron or some other shit like that..blah blah blah blah
Thanks brendan for the offer to off all those that flake on me. Feel free to shoot my partner also. Cuz she's a bitch.
Picked up another job at this place called Scripps Institute of Oceanography. I'll be working on a grant project that is working on how to turn analog images into digital images. I hope it's fun. And of course it has nothign to do with my major or anything. 8.50 an hour....not too much..but better than nothing.
k...i'm gonna sleep now. I hope everyone is doing well. And if not, then cry me a fucking river. hehe..
payce outz
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