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February 27, 2003
February 26, 2003
Judge duct tapes defendant's mouth. It just had to be Texas.
New child porn law passes the senate. Two questions: how does anime slash aka yaoi fit into this, and if there are still questionable provisions in the bill that may affect movies such as Romeo and Juliet, couldn't this restrict free speech? Also, how do they define 'obscene?'
Three services offer music for a price.
Yes, we've known about them for a while. And though they seem promising, I still don't trust them and refuse to pay 10 dollars for music I might as well just listen to on the radio.
People want to be able to download and burn their files, not have them disappear once a subscription has ended. For a reasonable price, these services might even sell, but so far I'm not convinced. I don't want to use AOLs burning software, or Rhapsody's system. I want to be able to download mp3s, set up my own lists using winamp, and have complete control over what songs I'd like to burn. Until then, Kazaalit is still my best friend.
I admire this girl. She has a lot of guts to defend what she believes in, and I wish her well.
February 25, 2003
There are three days left to participate in the contest, and you could win $25. Do try it out.
Everyone arrived safetly to take the bar. Thank goodness. Of course now they have two more days to go. I'll be lighting a candle each day for them. It's time to show the dean that we don't need him. Of course, if everyone passes he's going to take credit.
My night class was also canceled. That makes me very happy. It is afterall 32 degrees out there, and there are still patches of ice. Granted, this is a piece of cake to anyone living up north, and I'm certainly familiar with the weather up there. So I'm not going to complain if classes get canceled.
We were hit with an ice storm. Flights have been canceled or delayed. Schools have either closed or been delayed. We don't have class till noon, but I may not go unless the ice melts off the sidewalks. Roads are closed, and this isn't good.
Many of my friends take the bar today. Frank, Ron, Keith, Carlos, and Meredith, good luck getting there, and lots of good luck with the exam. We have faith in you, regardless of what the school says. You're in our thoughts.
February 24, 2003
I just realized I have so much to do today, and I feel like not doing any of it. Go figure.
Vidrio-negro.net expires tonight. I will miss it even if I do feel guilty that I wasn't able to do more with it. I've just had no time, and with blackglass as big as it has become, I really don't feel I can devote myself to anything else.
Since the domain name stops working today I have to go and move some greymatter files to morphiadream, and I have to upload Yaoi no Hentai to morphia as well. This also means I have to install moveabletype over there as well.
It doesn't help that I'm literally exhausted, and that it's nasty outside. They're close to predicting snow! It was 80 degrees yesterday, and today the high was 36. It's rainy and will be turning to ice tonight. Yikes.
Oh yeah, I made minor updates to blackglass, and this includes some new challenge winners. This new batch of writings are worth reading.
Granted, I've had my fair share of experiences with the French, but isn't it just a little stupid to rename fries to freedom fries just because the French government does not support a war with Iraq. People's sense of patriotism just baffles me.
February 23, 2003
Watching: The Grammys
I went to see Daredevil today, and it was actually pretty good. Out of all the recent comic book movies, Spiderman still ranks first, but this movie ranks a close second.
The acting was well done. I'm not the biggest Ben Affleck fan, but he was really good in this movie. At times I'd forget it was actually him. Colin Farrell rocked. I loved his interpretation of Bullseye. He had me cracking up through most of the movie, and his last scene was classic. Jen Garner was alright as Elektra. I did like the love story between Matt and Elektra. It was nice and sweet, and the rain scenes did pull at the heart strings.
Overall the movie was smart and entertaining, and I'm just glad it wasn't dumbed down.
February 22, 2003
I made buttons for blackglass! They're the same image but have a different color? I.E. I used antimatter on them. hehe
Anyway, if um you want to link to blackglass, because you know you do, here they are!
Granted, they don't actually say blackglass, but trust me, had I written out the name the buttons would have looked bad, not to mention hard to read. Besides, BG isn't too far off.
Last night I caught Bill Mahers new show on HBO. The name escapes me, but the format was very similar to PI. He actually refers to his show as PI2. While I was watching it I kept nodding my head in agreement, and thought, oh my goodness I'm a liberal!! A left-wing miscreant my parents will disown. Actually, I was amused because while I do agree with a few of the things he said, I'm not radical and I absolutely hate labels. I refuse to conform to them either.
And this was really a senseless post.
Something interesting did happen today. Professor V. asked a few students to participate in a symposium for minority students considering attending law school. We were chosen to act as fake students in a fake law class session. I think the students were freaked out by the outcome. T. was in charge of reciting the facts of a hate crime case, and V practically reamed her when she started with an 'um.' Granted, it was a set-up, but none of us were sure what to expect other than the roles were assigned. For instance, two "students" were thrown out, and one was overly prepared. It made T react, and we just sat there trying not to laugh.
It was interesting. Every law school has one of those old fashioned eccentric professors who glean pleasure from humiliating a student to the point of tears then throwing said student out of class in the most embarrassing manner. Then again, I think professors still enjoy humiliating their students, particularly the 1Ls. My class had two such professors, and strangely enough we learned the most from them.
February 21, 2003
In other news, looks like these irresponsible parents are at it again. After amending their pleadings, they are again trying to find McDonalds responsible for their children's obesity. Yeah, letting your children eat fast food every single day is unhealthy, especially since it's common knowledge that that's what greasy food does.
Custody of a child is granted to his transexual father in Florida of all places. And here I thought that the 'best interest of the child' was no longer something to go by in their courts. The ruling is truely astonishing. I wonder if it's on Westlaw.
Now they just need to work on their adoption laws.
R.I.P. Buffy the Vampire Slayer
I knew it would end, but come May 20th I will be in mourning. Even more so if there is no spinoff.
I need my Whedon fix....
February 20, 2003
This should be a surprise, but the more I think about it, the more it makes sense. The website Hot or Not is contemplating suing the reality show for trademark infringement. Honestly, it looks like they have a case since I actually thought the show was based in part on the website, and apparently I'm not the only one.
A new bill is being introduced as a middle ground in the fight between the RIAA and MIAA and the consumer regarding copyrights. The new bill would require copy protected hardware, cds, dvds, etc to have labels, therefore giving the consumer an option as to whether they will want to buy it or not. Sounds like an excellant plan to me.
February 19, 2003
My friend JB asked me to boycott the Oscars this year, and I asked him why seeing as he's a huge movie buff. Well apparently two very good foreign films weren't nominated because of the politics behind the countries. Palestine's foreign film was rejected because it isn't recognized as a state, and an Irish film with IRA sympathies was banned precisely because of the IRA. If I find a link I'll post it.
Admittedly, I'm not too excited about the Oscars this time around, but it is very stupid of the Academy for doing what it did. They're all such hypocrites.
Anti-Terrorist message censored by a high school. A student wore a t-shirt that called Bush an international terrorist and he was promptly sent home. The school thought it would offend its large population of Arab Americans. Um, yeah...
February 18, 2003
Tonight is the last episode of Kingpin. Sunday night was just interesting, and it reminded me of OZ. For the record, Eduardo Palomo looks awful, but that's probably because of his role in the show. I still miss his Juan del Diablo character from Corazón Salvaje. That was when spanish soaps were actually good.
I needed a moment to calm myself after tonight's Buffy. Time as in minutes used to pick my jaw off the floor. They've done it again. Spike is back, leather jacket and snappy attitude. Let's not mention the fit I was having when he lit up. No, I am not obsessed with Spike.
::knock on the door from Spike Anonymous, you help us, we help you, yada, yada, yada...::
The episode was faboo, and I found it very interesting how Willow chose Kennedy and Dawn as power sources. Willow told Kennedy that she was chosen because of her power. This means Dawn is powerful herself, and though she isn't a potential I think there's still something there.
The last shot gave me chills. It was beyond freaky. I sincerely thought I would never lay eyes on the super vampires ever again. Boy, was I seriously mistaken. Now I'm fighting myself because I'm glancing at my spoiler bookmarks, and I want to see them, but I shouldn't. No!!!!
February 17, 2003
Posted at Bitter Magazine
I wish I were in the mood to be witty because I have a ton of things I'd like to rant about. Like Joe Millionaire and the two MJ documentaries. It's a clear sign that Americans have become repugnant when shows like these are worth airing rather than more important news or worthwhile drama.
Then again the media is a sham.
Reach the orange alert and suddenly we're being told by every tv station in America how to duct tape our windows. Then a week later our dear President finally decides to tell us not to panic while Mr. Ashcroft is busy explaining that most of the threats were lies. Really? Al Qaeda is so going to tell you when it's going to strike next. Here Mr. Ashcroft. We at the new and improved Al Qaeda corporation would just like to tell you that we're going to hit the Lincoln Memorial, and the Sears tower, oh and the White House since it bloody well did escape our grasp that last time. You did such a wonderful job torturing us and threatening us that we've decided to tell you it's going to happen on Valentine's Day.
We interrupt your regularly scheduled programming to inform you that nothing happened.
Now Mr. Ashcroft is busy trying to figure out how take away our rights. In the meantime rumors are rampant that the current alert level will go back to yellow, and my neighbor just demanded a refund on her duct tape from the Home Depot.
Did Joe Schmo pick Zora or bondage girl?
What's on tv these days? Paranoia, bullshit, liars, cheaters, propaganda and proof that there no longer is decency on the airwaves. How can there be when news is classified as to whether some worn out musician is a good father despite having all the nose jobs.
Stop the presses! MJ has been abducted by aliens.
The media hardly reported on the world-wide demonstrations against going to war with Iraq. Sure, France is still against it, but who cares about them. They're smelly and they hate Americans. As a matter of fact, all those in favor of the French are also smelly and anti-American, including Americans. Just be careful not to say that too loud, otherwise Ashcroft will find out and have you arrested and have your citizenship revoked because your statements are so pro terrorist. Patriot Act II is on it's way after all.
As my uncle would say, the media has been bought out by the Bush administration, and well life as we know it will never be the same. That of course doesn't stop me from gripping about our substandard programming. But alas, corporate America must be under the impression that we're all white trash.
February 15, 2003
It's a day late, but better late than never. The Friday Five
1. Explain why you started to journal/blog.
It originally started as a journal, and then I decided to have a writing blog of sorts, devoted purely to my writing. Eventually it just turned into this, and I can't imagine giving it up.
2. Do people you interact with day to day or family members know about your journal/blog? Why or why not?
I try not to advertise it, especially to my family. They'd freak if they found out how much of a liberal I am. Either that or the occasional potty mouth I have developed over the years that tends to rear its ugly head in a few of my entries. Hey, it's good to be colorful. I have told a few friends from real life, and I know they read it.
3. Do you have a theme for your journal/blog?
Like I said, it was originally intended for my writing experiments, but it morphed into something bigger. When I feel like it, I try to make each and every post an artistic endeavor. It doesn't mean I'm always successful.
4. What direction would you like to have your journal/blog go in over the next year?
I'm not sure I want to post anymore of my poetry or short fiction here, but I'd like to keep the rest the same. Maybe have a little bit more on social commentary and the law. Then again my blog wouldn't be the same without my Buffy/Angel/Faith ravings. A girl's got to have her obsessions. Next time on Oprah: Buffy addicts change the world.... by dominating it and renaming Washington DC to The Hellmouth.
5. Pimp five of your favorite journals/blogs.
Now see, that wouldn't be fair. I can't categorize them from best to worst. The list is on the right and they're all my favorites.
February 14, 2003
Ok, I need advice. What is the best hairspray/gel that keeps out humidity? The humidity has killed my hair, especially my bangs. It just kills them. ::laughs:: And my hair gets all frizzy and wavy, which is just gross. So um, any suggestions?
This little wench has done it again. She's using the same image except she actually downloaded it this time and uploaded it to a free server. Needless to say, I'm furious. I've contacted the server and LJ but I don't know if they'll do anything.
From Dark Horizons concerning Buffy the Vampire Slayer and the roles of Buffy and Spike.
"The end of the season will be very romantic and that's all I can say. For my character and for Buffy. The Buffy-Spike thing is going to end very romantically and very dramatically. That doesn't necessarily mean the characters are going to be together, but it doesn't preclude that either. We're talking about something larger than sex, but it doesn't preclude sex. I don't want to spill the beans. For the first time, I know something that will happen, and I don't want to blow it. It's both the coolest thing and the worst idea I've ever heard of. It's the last thing I ever would have thought about doing, but when you say it, it almost seems inevitable. But we're going to piss off people--oh my God! But we're gonna make them love more."
I can totally see Buffy/Angel fans throwing a fit at this, especially since a cross-over is going to occur. I love this show!
February 13, 2003
Where was the "Cavalry"
For the record, the episodes just get better and better, and tonight's is no exception. There were revelations, and double crossings, and what we thought we knew turns out not to be the case. It's days like these that I'm glad that I'm relatively spoiler free. For now that is. Three weeks is a long time to wait.
Wesley He looked unconfortable this episode. He still has feelings for Lilah, yet there's Fred who is now single. They did have a few touching moments. I wonder how he will react when he finds out what happened to Lilah. I'm thinking a little guilt trip is in order.
Fred and Gunn They are finally over. Not that I'm happy about it. I knew things would end when he killed the professor. That plot device always leads to break up. I'm just sorry it had to end this way. Though Fred and Wesley are perfect for each other, poor Gunn needs someone who appreciates him.
Connor Did he get a haircut? It looked shorter. And he was a bit less annoying. One thing I noticed about Connor is that he's more comfortable with the Fang Gang. It's like he's finally found his little niche, for now. For a second I was afraid he was going to get seriously hurt by that demon. I'm glad that didn't happen.
Lilah "Evil doesn't have to mean sloppy." I actually felt sorry for her. Everything she worked for, aspired to, was ripped away from her by the Beast. Now she's left with nothing, and it's apparent how unnerving it is to her. How lost she is. Her fight with Angelus was sweet. The directors now how to use slow motion well, and it's very effective how it was used this time around. I admit, I read spoilers about I'm really going to miss this character.
Lorne Yay, they used him for something more this episode. The "suckubitch" comment made me crack up. He was mostly comic relief, but it was very effective. How is it that he was unable to detect that Angelus was faking Angel? Unless the spell was extremely temporary? What if that wasn't the purpose of the spell.
Cordelia I noticed something was up with her from the very beginning. She seemed more demanding, more in control, and not in a good way. It seemed very convenient the way she just suddenly had a vision, and notice how when that happened Lilah said "It's you." Does this mean Cordy is controlling the Beast, or is her little surprise a means to an end (reference to spoiler that I don't want to spoil)? The spell obviously didn't work. Did she know this? And if this is the case, did she send Gunn and Connor on purpose in the hope that one of them would get killed? I think we're dealing with a Cordelia who has either been posessed, or is working for the people upstairs who think all of her actions might lead to some greater good. I'm thinking the former, since she did kill Lilah. I thought Angelus was going to kill her, but it was Cordy.
Angelus "I'll sprout some wings and flutter away." I love how he mocks Angel. I love how he knows how to push all the right buttons. Again, I missed him. It's curious how in the last episode he was less than willing to divulge information about the Beast, yet here he calls them morons and tells them that the thing has a boss. Why tell them so freely, unless Angelus has an agenda of his own other than escaping. I can't imagine anything worse than the Beast, unless... unless it's the First Evil??? Now wouldn't that be masterful.
Then there's the way he gets Gunn to admit to his actions and Fred's. It makes me wonder how everyone will react to Angel once he is back. Will there be a cool period similar to season 3 on Buffy where no one really trusted him? And then there's Angel himself. I can already see the angst.
Other interesting things to note: It's interesting that all mention of the Beast was erased from the books and Angel's mind. My only problem is, if everything about him was erased, how is it that the priestesses remembered what to do?
The spell was interesting as well. That and Angelus acting as Angel. He seemed too noble, too take charge. And once Angelus was released, I flashbacked to season 2. The same dread I felt when Angelus was chasing Jenny Calendar was felt here. What really made me like the chase scene though was that Lilah was fighting back. I keep forgetting that in Whedon's universe there are hardly no females suffering from the damsel in distress syndrome.
"Is there no fast food left in Los Angeles."
One last bit, notice how everyone suddenley became determined to kill Angelus? No thought was given to the fact that if they kill him Angel is gone. Nothing. Poor Angel.
Now we have to sit and wait for three whole weeks to see some Faith action. It's just not fair. I don't want to wait three weeks. I just hope the episodes keep getting better.
February 12, 2003
Angel review tomorrow. Damnit, 3 weeks is too damn long.
It was a close match, but we didn't make it to finals. Yes, I'm disappointed.
February 11, 2003
I mentioned this last week thinking it was maybe a hoax but still something to keep an eye on in the near future. Unfortuneatly, the article confirms it's not a hoax.
I realize that national security is important, especially since Americans are not used to being attacked on their own soil. Measures are needed to insure our safety, but this need not be at the risk of giving up our civil liberties. The first Patriot Act has already lead to some abhorent circumstances. Immigrants detained with no due process rights. Many of them jailed for months without being properly charged. The government has given law enforcement more powers to listen in on conversations, and a 'suspected' terrorist has no attorney - client privilege. What ever happened to the whole innocent until proven guilty.
The new act proposes to eat away at more of our constitutional rights. Secret arrests? Basically you can be whisked away and no one will know where you went because the arrest was secret. Kind of like the secret tribunals that are in existance now where no one is certain that the people on trial are having a fair trial.
Is this what America stands for?
Y tu mamá también was nominated for best screenplay, and El crimen del padre Amaro was nominated for best foreign film. That's two oscar nominations for Mexico!! I don't know if Amaro will win because I've heard that Hero is really good. But who knows.
I like that Queen Latifah was nominated. And hell yeah. Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers was nominated for best picture.
I need to go and see what songs were nominated.
February 10, 2003
Miracles is freaky. I'm addicted to a new show and they're going to cancel it. Just you wait and see. Bastards!
I am in lust. I want Skeet Ulrich. I have wanted him since Scream and he is positively absolutely fuckable in Miracles. Seriously, he's just adorable. I haven't had it this bad since I saw Brad Pitt in IWTV. Finally, my obsession with blondes has gone away.
Ok, that's a lie. I can't forget Spike.
Thank you, thank you, thank you. The ABA has decided to step in and contest those policies dealing with 'enemy combatants' and government surveilance.
February 8, 2003
Seems my migraine has finally gone away, which is a huge relief. I still consider tension headaches worse, but this one was getting on my nerves.
I admit, I've been lucky. I catch the migraines really quickly, so I rarely feel pain, but the sensitivity to light and sound sticks around for a while. And that part of the brain just goes numb. This time I still can't deal with light too much. When the lights are dim or off I feel relief. Like nothing is putting pressure on that part of the brain. It's the pressure that drives me nuts too. That and the random sparks of pain that accompany it. Kind of what I'm still feeling now. In my teeth or behind my eye.
It's been two days. Granted, yesterday was worse, but can it please go away now.
I just hope I never get them like my mother does.
Which is why tension headaches are worse. The pounding just never goes away until you fall asleep (in my case). It gets worse and worse until you can't really do anything because you feel your brain will explode.
You know what. Headaches just suck. And this was a pointless post.
February 7, 2003
Lookie at what I found courtesy of slayage.com. Concept art for the animated series.
http://www.ericwight.com/portfolio/buffy001.html
The sad thing is, I could totally watch this. Not just that, but some of the drawings are really nifty. Giles looks strange. And the one of Angel cracked me up!
I'm not sure if this is true, and I have to go back and read it. But if it is true, then there could be serious issues in the near future.
The bad first:
What I thought would be a weekend of slacking off, relaxing, has just become something else. I actually have to do all of my assignments this weekend. Just in case....
The good news:
I made it into semi finals. I made it into semi finals! And my partner and I ranked second out of all the teams. I can't believe it! It's wonderful and stressful at the same time. I think we go against 2Ls on Monday, which isn't a guaranteed win. They could be EAP. Why they let the External Advocacy Team compete, I don't know why. My experience with them has been that they're mean. Funny, my partner and I were told we were too aggressive yesterday. Oops. The other side objected on my cross. The objection was leading. Um, yes. Overruled. Judge also said we weren't objecting enough so I need to work on that this weekend. Crash course on Evidence, woo-hoo.
Ugh, I woke up with a migraine.
February 6, 2003
Cincinnati has expanded a hate crimes law to include sexual orientation. Opponents of the expansion claim the law is providing special protections to gays and lesbians. Hmm, protection against racist crimes is ok but not for sexual orientation? These homophobes are so funny.
February 5, 2003
Posted at Bite Me
"That slayer, she's a pistol."
And thus begins a quite evening with Angelus. Will he or won't he tell the Fang Gang what they want? Not without a few emotional beatings to make it all worth while. Angelus is evil, evil, evil and I'm loving it.
Wesley's Interrogation: Wes has this tough exterior, but tonight he reminded me of what he was like in Season 3 of Buffy. You could just see it in the way he talked that he was excited to talk to the Angelus. As if all the research he had done could prepare him. How wrong he was, because underneath that exterior Angelus made it seem like he was nothing other than the dork from that past. And then he mentions Faith. She's on her way.
It was amusing to see Angelus react to Angel's fantasy. He has such disdain for his good alter-ego. Even though it doesn't phase him, there's nothing worse for Angelus than to be turned back into Angel. He also mentioned "The Weight of the World." Wasn't this a title?
Gunn and Fred "I can't help myself it's all so gripping" This is so bad of me, but I love the way he said this. Apparently mousy Fred is a goddess in bed. This of course isn't enough to stay Gunn's jealousy, which reaches a boiling point after the confrontation with Angelus. I feel bad for Gunn. He reminds me of Xander in a way because he's the most normal of the bunch. He's not smart like Wes, so he doesn't stimulate Fred intellectually. He's just the brawns, with a loud mouth, which tends to get annoying. I just hope they do something with him soon.
Connor 1. He needs a haircut 2. Methinks he's worse than Dawn! 3. It was touching to see the way he reacted to the dead family. As much as he can be annoying, it's a reminder that this is a teenage boy thrust into a world he isn't quite familiar with, and what he considered family is dead. His 'new' family has turned into a bad case of Oedipus Rex, so in a way it's normal the way he's reacting. I felt sorry for him, but can he get over it now? His time with Angelus was interesting, as well. That boy wouldn't hesitate to kill Angelus. My question is, why does Connor insist that he can beat his own father. He hasn't before?
Cordelia Ok, what is so great about having her at the end if Angelus helps? And was there a hidden meaning with the twins comment? This episode demonstrates yet again how much Cordy has changed. She's more assertive, and when she shares onscreen time with Angelus, she holds her own. She did better than anyone else. Probably because she did offer something in return for his information. Then again, Angelus is smart. He must have known that she would go back on her promise, just like he probably suspected that the priestesses were dead. I wonder, is Cordy really a screamer?
The flashback and the whole priestess spiel was interesting but not really important unless the banishment spell plays a big role in the future. I did like how Angelus declined the Beast's offer. Just because I love that Angelus is a smart ass. Have I mentioned how much I like him?
One last thing. Who stole the soul? Maybe the Beast snuck in while everyone was having a go at each other. Or maybe the Beast used the banishment spell to banish the soul? I still think Angelus is a part of the Beast's plan.
I enjoyed this episode. I really liked that Sean Astin directed it. The episodes just get better and better, and I can't wait for next week.
February 4, 2003
Proof that Kingpin isn't putting latinos in a bad light: Miguel actually helps put the children to bed. Not all men but a majority still believe that it's the woman's job to deal with the children, not the man. Not only does Miguel help out, he plays with his children and has an active role in their life. That and his wife works and she's white. That's major.
"Pinches gringos"
Oh boy. I'm getting a kick out of this show.
Ay caray, el general bajo sus pantalones como si nada. Siempre tiene que ser una competencia para ver quien tiene los huevos mas grandes. jaja
Buffy is on. yay! Spike looks yummy.
Can I just say how erie it was to see scenes from season 4 in the "previously on Buffy the Vampire Slayer." The initiative. Wow. Riley. Please, don't send him back.
Then of course there's the Tara death scene and the flaying.
Look! I was right. The criticism is already beginning to pour in. Oh well. I'm still watching Kingpin tonight while I work on my direct and cross for tomorrow.
February 3, 2003
I watched Kingpin last night, and I just have to say: What a great show! I spent most of the hour cracking up. Everything about the show just seemed right on. We Mexicans really do talk like that. And the fact that there were so many bad words in Spanish had me very much amused. I'm glad not everything was subtitled, and I'm glad that no character on the show was reduced to a stereotype.
I know there are some latino groups who are ready to trash the show because they think it makes us look bad, and my answer to that is to get real. The Mexican Mafia exists, and to claim that it portrays minorities in a negative light is both stupid, and promotes censorship. Neither is good.
February 2, 2003
Ok, I took this from Steph. Answer in the comments.
1. What is my name (first only)?
2. When/where/how did we meet?
3. Do I do drugs?
4. Do I believe in God?
5. One word to describe me:
6. How old am I?
7. Natural hair color?
8. Do I have any siblings, if yes how many?
9. What state do I live in?
10. What is the best feature about me?
11. Am I shy or outgoing?
12. Have you ever seen me cry?
13. What songs make you think of me?
14. What is my favorite type of music?
15. Favorite food?
16. Worst personality trait?
17. Favorite color?
18. I am obsessed with:
19. Who is my best friend?
20. Do you love me (okay, this one is a little much)?
Listening to: The new Coldplay cd. The more I listen to it the more addictive it gets. woo-hoo
Ladies and Gentleman, may I present to you a rant, for your reading pleasure. There will be no title, because it really doesn't need one. Besides, I'm lazy and I'd rather get straight to the point. Shall we?
This rant begins were most rants do: in the brain. Hormones blazing, electrolytes causing a massive rucous (sp?), a small internal war that would rival any real one. Thank goodness I only feel the anger part.
Then again I'm not really angry. I'm annoyed, and maybe I am feeling a little peeved. Afterall, when an online friend promises he'll be around and then isn't, or rather he is but he conveniently forgets to let you know, well it's enough to cause some discomfort. Think a mosquito bite, except I wish I were doing the biting.
I take my friendships online seriously. Why? Call it respect. Call it trust. Even better, call it a desire to become friends with people I might never have met had it not been for the internet. It's a wonderful opportunity, and fortunately many of these friendships are honest, and they've lasted no matter how awful the arguments. Hell, my best friend online and I have only had one major fight and that was almost three years ago (nothing else counts damnit).
The thing is, I had another friend. He was really dear to me, and in a way he still is, which may mean I'm being foolish by continuing to have an emotional investment in this relationship that is practically non-existant. Gone are the phone calls, the laughter, the praise, the heartache, the melodrama. It's just not there. It hasn't been there.
Video games are his lovers. Pity his nextdoor neighbor. And there is more, but that would just be too cruel.
Yes, I know his life has changed for the better. A part of me wants to say I'm happy, but I really don't care anymore. How can I when the same person who says he misses me doesn't even make an effort to remedy it. There was a promise. "I miss you so much. You mean something to me still." You've been online all day and not once have you popped in to say hello.
How much you miss me. How much you wish things could be like there were back then. Cry me a river. It all flows in the opposite direction anyway.
You can have your new life. Afterall, I don't know you anymore. They're your new friends now. Great! Just don't say you miss me, or you miss him, or you miss anyone, because it's not true. And even if it is true, it's not worth salvaging to you.
You're under the impression you can just come back and start up where you left off. It doesn't work that way. It won't be easy. It may not ever be.
Happy Birthday my friend. I'm giving you the greatest gift I have. I'm letting you go so you won't have to lie to me anymore. I'm telling you it's ok for you not to say that you miss me because I know it's not true. I'm not a little girl. You don't have to shelter me from the truth. Just go and live your new life, because it's obvious I'm not and never will be in it anymore.
Methinks I'm getting sick!!! Ack!! I've been sniffling all day, and it's just not a good thing. ::laughs:: There's way too much going on this week, and being sick just doesn't fit in my schedule.
I did meet with J today, and we discussed strategy. It's a little difficult right now to do much because we don't know what side we're doing first, but we did come up with a few themes. Bible related themes (and I actually picked the stories before him!!!!) which I know will amuse someone I know. I can't really go into detail. The competition may come here and see if I slip up and divulge pertinent information, but it's ALL MINE!!!! BWAH HA HA!! I shall be victorious. ahem.
The case itself deals with slander. In this case the defendant accused the plaintiff of adultery in front of the partners of their law firm. The defendant caught his wife and the plaintiff at a motel were both were wearing towels or lack thereof. It's really quite interesting. Oh, and apparently said wife has cheated on the defendant before with an associate of the law firm. His name: Brad Pitt. Her name: Sharon Stoner. I kid you not. Color me amused.
Everything makes a little more sense now.
I went to bed in a pissy mood, and I woke up in a pissy mood. Go figure. Sorry, no juicy details revealed here. And I just realized, I didn't write a single journal entry for January. Shame on me.
Please, just get me though Sunday. Make it worthwhile and entertaining. Forget the fact that I have to download a bunch of cases from Westlaw for tomorrow night's class. La de da.
February 1, 2003
News broke on CNN two minutes after NASA lost contact. By 8:30 CT the stations were reporting the news.
I've been fighting back tears. I was 9 yrs old when the Challenger happened. I saw it on tv like everyone else, and now this. It's still chilling.
My sympathies to the families of the astronauts on the Colombia.
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