Stop and Chat for a Bit

Well, once again, it's been awhile since I posted anything. Get used to it because that isn't likely going to change any time soon. Just think of the time between blogs as "anticipation time" and now each of my blogs will seem better because you had to wait for it. Or you will be utterly disappointed and will hunt me down with an axe. The choice is yours.

I saw Star Wars Episode 3: Revenge of the Sith and I was not let down in any way! It was a freaking fantastic movie that I could watch again and again. The lightsabe duels, the Clone Wars, the manipulating Emperor, the Wookiees - it was a visual delight that made my brain gooey with happiness. I don't think I can say enough of this movie. So I'll stop here.

Saw Team America: World Police (the unrated and uncensored version) and I really enjoyed it too. I laughed and my sides hurt. Zelia wasn't as impressed with it. But that's ok, because if we all liked the same stuff, it would be a very boring world.

Zelia and I have increased our Pirates fleet quite nicely. We have around 40 ships which gives us the ability to create any game fleet we want. However, we are sadly lacking in the special crew department, especially with Captains. We need Captains and we need them now! We may have to start trading with some others for the crew we want. Ah, the joys of the CCG. Now all we have to do is find some way of storing all the ships without taking them apart. Right now they're being stored in computer game boxes. Works for now, but it's a pain to find a specific ship since you have to empty all the boxes. We need some kind of compartmentalized case that is large enough to accomodate the large ships. I hope it won't be too difficult to find one.

Last Christmas Zelia's brother gave us Final Fantasy XI (the online one) and we have yet to install it, much less play it. Perhaps that has been burning in my subconscious because last night I had a very vivid dream that I was playing it. So, I think I should install it soon. Very, very soon. Even though it's a montly fee (around $20 I think) it should be worth it. Zelia's brother has been playing it for quite some time and he and his friends are going to help us out with special equipment, advice, etc. I'm looking forward to it. Or at least my subconscious is. Zelia's computer won't run it, but she's going to be getting a new one very soon, so all will be well.

The Da Vinci Code - A Blog

Well, look at that. I guess I found something else to blog about.

Just saw the teaser for The Da Vinci Code - scheduled for next May - and they have a pretty powerful cast. And here is the list:

Tom Hanks (if you need to look him up, get out from under that rock and look at the movie industry), Audrey Tautou (ok, I don't know her, but I know who she's playing), Ian McKellen (Magneto from X-Men, among other things - a great actor), Alfred Molina (Doc Oc from Spiderman 2, among other things) and Jean Reno (he was in that assassin movie, you know! Crap, I can't remember, but it was good). It is directed by Ron Howard (Apollo Eleven, Tremors, and a crapload of other stuff) - amazing director.

And all I could think about is how this movie is going to suck. And that's a big thing from me, as I usually like all movies. Well, the movies that I watch.

Check out the teaser at Apple.com and see for yourself. They allude to a couple of things from the book, so yeah, if you've read the book, the movie will likely bore you.

But that's just my take on it.

So Much to Catch Up On....

Ok, so it's been a few days since I last posted. But, to be honest, I blame the weekend and it's enticing ways....Oh, Weekend, how you tempt me so. And I'm busy on Monday nights.

Got Zelia hooked on the Pirates game. Bought 8 packs on Sunday. Hee hee - gots a huge fleet now. It's all good. We won't have to buy any more for awhile....but I want to. I so want to. But I think I can keep my desires under control.

Discovered today that The Chronicles of Narnia is coming to film - and that freaking rocks! Check out the Apple site for teasers and behind-the-scenes stuff. No actual trailer yet. But it is slated to be released in December. Should be awesome.

Well, this is the first week of my Internet college course. And this week's lesson - How to navigate the site where all the stuff is. Yippy. I suppose that there are some people out there who need to learn how to use the Internet (I can't imagine who). And we are actually getting graded on it. Should be an easy test. Especially if we get three attempts at it. Thought I was going to do it when I got home today, but I didn't. Maybe after this blog. I'm sure it's easy.

Famous last words.

Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith opens tomorrow. That rocks so large, I just can't describe it. However, I probably won't see it in theatres for awhile. But that's ok, I can wait. I hope. This is the only Star Wars movie with a PG-13 rating, due to the dark nature. Just a small tidbit of Star Wars lore for you there. Enjoy.

Right now, I'm reading The Da Vinici Code. It started off really good - caught my attention right away. I'm almost done now and, to be honest, I'm a little disappointed with it. I guess because it wasn't what I expected. The big hype was the secret was and it just didn't surprise me. I won't say anything else about it, in case any of you (you know, all three of you) want to read it. Well, two of you - Zelia has already read it. And speaking of this book - I guess it's becoming a movie. Saw the link/poster on Apple.com. Haven't watched it yet. Might do that after this. I won't watch it, seeing as I'll know what happens before the movie comes out. And this story loses it's edge once you know what happens. Not much re-read value. Oh well.

I don't know why, but I want to keep bloggin, but I have run out of things to blog about. So, I guess I'll end it here before I start to ramble.

Too late.

Video Games Rasied Me

Added a new link - VG Cats. I can't believe I had forgotten to include it, so I did it today. Well, I mainly remembered because of this week's comic. It's hilarious - I laughed and laughed. I also recognize all the games that were in the comic. If you're a game whore, perhaps you'll recognize them too.

Nothing else to say. I'll be leaving to go to work in about an hour. Yippy.

Can You Hold the Elevator?

I get home from work and I'm walking down the hall to the elevator. A women comes out of the laundry room and goes to the elevator. I didn't catch her face, but I recognized her as someone who lives on the same floor. I see her lean out briefly to see who's coming down the hall. I'm in my uniform, so I'm sure she recognizes me. I hear the elevator doors open and she steps on. Now, she knows I'm literally seconds away from the elevator, but she proceeds to go up by herself.

I don't know why, but that really annoyed me.

I guess it's because I'll hold the elevator if I hear someone hurring towards it. Doesn't matter who it is - most of the time I just hear them coming down so I hold the door open. It's only a few seconds out of my day and it's just a nice, polite thing to do. Even if I have to really go to the bathroom, I'll wait. I mean, if a few seconds makes the difference to making it to the bathroom, I should learn to listen to my body better.

Maybe in this world of "hurry, hurry, hurry" holding the elevator is just my way of making it that less hurried. But, hey, who am I to try to making things a little easier for my fellow human? Maybe I should adopt that "me" attitude. I did live through the 80s - I'm sure I picked up some selfish habits then.

Just writing about this makes me even more annoyed. But do not fear. I will still hold the elevator for people.

But if I see her, maybe my finger will slip. From what I've seen, revenge is often a great cure for what annoys you.

I'm a Master HTML Programmer

If you notice, there is a new section to my sidebar. That's right, I actually used HTML code and put in "Current Reading" section.

And this post is just to celebrate me doing it. With no formal training at all.

I rock.

Avast, And Walk the Plank

The weekend went well, considering I was working night shifts at a hotel. The first shift went very well, inspite of all the teams staying. Not a single noise complaint. It was awesome. The second shift, well, it wasn't as good. A few noise complaints, but always the same group. Didn't kick any of them out, but I wanted to. Oh, did I want to. The only cool thing that happened was a bunch of drunk 20-something women wanted to have their picture taken with me. So we did. Then I told them to go to their rooms because of they were really noisy. Drunk people can be really annoying. And sometimes fun.

Then on Sunday I worked (Mother's Day plans didn't pan out) and that was cool. It was a nice quiet shift. The best thing was I picked up more Pirates of the Spanish Main packs. Three packs got me six pirate ships - one rare (it's a beauty - it'll be awesome to use), two uncommons (also very nice ships) and three commons (which aren't bad). Actually, I have enough pirate ships to make some impressive fleets for games. All I need is to get more pirate crew. Then the Spanish Main will be mine! I just have to find stores that sell them where I live. I don't want to have to drive an hour just for cards. But I'll do it. Oh, I'll do it.

Just watch me.

Mantinees Rock

Yesterday Zelia and I decided to go and catch a matinee at the local movie house (Galaxy Cinemas - we are so spoiled). Decided to go see Sahara. Caught the 3:30 pm showing.

We were the only ones in the theatre.

It was like our own personal big screen showing. No noisy people to contend with. No annoying people hitting the back of our seats. It was wonderful. And the movie was lots of fun too. A good flick - a humours action flick with a bit of romance. Good for what ails ya, I suppose.

Last night's shift went surprisingly well. The teams behaved themselves quite nicely. Hope it's like that tonight.

Darth's Blog and Other Things

Well, I've been up for about an hour and a half. So much for staying up late and sleeping in late. Stupid body. Get used to a sleep cycle, will you! Well, I just may have to punish you with copious amounts of alcohol or something. I haven't decided yet.

Ok, on to more amusing things, like Darth Vader's Blog. Yes, you read that correctly.

I have stumbled upon his personal blog and I must admit, I love it. I'm surprised someone actually thought this up. Well, I'm surprised that I didn't think this up. I've read a few of his posts and they are fantastic. But, with so many blogs, often times the comments are just as good if not better. I just read a comment that was a parody of the "Nigerian bank scam" and I almost spilt my coffee all over my keyboard, I was laughing that much. Say what you will, us geeks can be very, very funny.

Naturally, I have included this blog on my list of links. When you have a bit of time, check it out. Of course if you don't like Star Wars, then it may not be as funny. But then again, who knows? You can be sure that I'll be telling all my friends about it. Oh, I will indeed.

Well, I'm done here and I'm going to discover the inner Darth. Should be a fantastic trip!

It's 4 A.M., Uh huh uh huh

Well, I don't have much to say. I updated my profile - basically just added some more interests. Check it out if you are so inclined. Maybe I'll work on the whole picture thing soon. Meh, we'll see.

Well, I had to stay up very late so I can get in night shift mode for the weekend. I'll be working at a hotel filled with sports teams. That means I'm going to be busy. Very busy. Stupid teams. Oh well, at least it's at a hotel that I know very well as well as the staff. They are a great bunch of people. So it's not all bad. Plus, I haven't seen them for quite a while. Should be fun. Well, should be interesting.

So, I bid you all a good day. Perhaps I will blog later today, should the mood strike me.

I'm a Master of Disguise

True story:

I drove out to my work to drop off the paycheques for the other guards. Well, I got there when the coffee truck arrived, so lots of the employees were coming out. I was in the vestibule or whatever you want to call it, talking with the guard when two managers were heading out and they were looking at me with that "I know you" face. I said hello and they were both taken aback that it was me. Apparently, I look completely different in my uniform. On their way out, still laughing, one said that I looked cute. I guess I look "official" in my uniform and "cute" in my civvies.

And here I thought women liked a man in uniform.

It's Official...

Well, yesterday I received my confirmation for the Technical Writing course. Now all I have to do is wait to see if enough people sign up to make it worth while. I really hope it does go through. I'm excited to see what it'll be like.

I think this system will work quite well. Everything is done over the internet and email. This means I'll be able to do all my homework at work. This means that it'll leave my home-time for fun stuff, like games and computers and the like. Hurray for computers (and laptops). I'll be letting you all know how this course goes. I'm sure you are all just dying to know what it's like. Well, you can count on me.

Yesterday I finally was able to grab the latest episode of Red vs. Blue. I now have all 55 episodes plus some specials. Now all I have to do is burn them to CD. I'll be happy then - frees up space for me to download other episodes. For those who don't know, Red vs. Blue is a Halo spoof that is really, really funny. Watch the first few episodes and you'll be hooked. I promise. If not, I'll feel really bad. Anyway, you can check it out by clicking the link under "Links". Easy, no?

This Is Funny

Your Penis Name is: Darth Vader

Get your own Penis Name

Ok, I didn't cheat, lie or in any other way alter how that worked. I swear, I put in my name and it came out with that.

And I am a huge Star Wars fan......

Hitchhiker's and Other Things

Well, The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy is one of my favourite movies. Period.

I loved it. I loved every little British bit. It brought joy to my soul and has left it's essence in my being. It and I will forever be one.

Of course, I could be a little biased, as I loved all the books. Actually, I love Douglas Adams writing. I do enjoy his style of British humour.

The movie is basically the first book, but it has added scenes and characters that aren't in the book. And that's ok, because it's usually very difficult to turn a book into a movie exactly. But, I think that this might be one of those "I hate it/I love it" movies. Either or. No middle ground.

Ok, now, onto the "Other Things".

I can't wait until I get more of the "Pirates of the Spanish Main" cards. They are soooooooo cool. I really want to play a fleet game. It'll be way cool. And fun. Fun and cool. However, I haven't been able to find them anywhere except in the Rogers store where I work on occasion. Well, I'm sure they must be somewhere. It's just a matter of finding them.

Well, the next big move will be Star Wars 3: Revenge of the Sith. Man, it looks so good. I may have to bring an extra pair of pants.