Post-class Results

Surprisingly, I did much better on my Hiragana test than I expected. Doesn't mean that I shouldn't straighten up my study habits but it's good to know I am actually learning.

Pre-class jitters

This is how I'm going to feel tonight after I take my test in Japanese class. Ugh, I really need to be more diligent in my studying.

Blergh 2

Seems like all I do on this blog is post about how lazy I've been. What I wouldn't give to have one day where all I do is lay in bed and sleep all day. At least I hope that would clear up this malaise.

High Kick Girl

Another movie I am interested in seeing. Looks fun. High Kick Girl Kicks Really, Really High.

2009 BCS National Championship: #2 Florida vs. #1 Oklahoma

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I'm a homer, so I'll be cheering for the University of Florida tonight. I think the Gators will win but I expect it to be a good, competitive game. Prediction: UF 45 - OU 38

Sword of the Stranger

Sword of the Stranger Mukoh Hadan
by Deathcs13

February 5, 2009 - Citrus Park Mall Stadium 20
I will be at the theater for this as well.

Ong Bak 2

Whenever this comes out, I'll be at the theater.

Happy New Year!

Just want to wish everyone a Happy New Year!

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas

Relief

Noun

relief (plural reliefs)

1. the removal of stress or discomfort
2. the feeling associated with the removal of stress or discomfort

Taken from Wiktionary.



It's a nice feeling.

LBP MGS

This is just awesome! I really need to play more LittleBigPlanet!

Blergh

It's funny ... This time of the year, ranging from around Halloween to New Year, is usually one of my favorites periods. I help to celebrate a lot of birthdays, spend a lot of quality time with family and friends, and generally enjoy all the different holidays associated with this time of the year.

But so far I have been feeling kind of ... I don't know ... just, blergh. I don't know if it's just stress from the move back to Florida. Or the accumulation of expenses that always seem to crop up around this time of year that I have to pay. Or some other factor ... I think things will pick up for me shortly, but just have not been feeling "the holiday spirit" as much as in previous years, I guess.

Other than that, I am trying to figure out what I want to do with this blog beginning next year. I would really like to commit to doing like a regular column here, maybe once a week at least. Just haven't figured out if I have anything I can speak (intelligently) about that often. We'll see ...

Ninja Vanish!

It's that time of year again. The greatest day known to the history of man! Annual Day of the Ninja!

Also, I've just recently discovered that today is also the 75th anniversary of the ratification of the 21st Amendment. Hey, in honor of that I'm heading off to a bar tonight to celebrate! Woohoo!

Ninjas and drinkingare awesome. Oh yeah, it's my birthday too. Happy Birthday to me!

Happy Thanksgiving!

I hope everyone is enjoying a wonderful Thanksgiving.

Round 1: Fight!

I don't know if I've mentioned it before, but I like playing video games. And one of my favorite games, one I've played over and over including all variations, iterations, sequels, etc., is Street Fighter II.

Anyway, another new version of Street Fighter II has appeared. Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD! I have been eagerly anticipating this game along with Street Fighter IV, and I even downloaded and tried out SSF2THD last night on my PS3. Looks absolutely gorgeous and plays great. I can't wait to try out my, admittedly, paltry skills in some online matches including ranked, friendly, and the tournament mode. I might also have to spring for some Microsoft Points so that I can get it for the Xbox360 as well. Mainly so I can go up against my friends on that platform.

Below I've included some videos that have been making the rounds regarding SSF2THD. Enjoy!

The Old Stomping Grounds

As evidenced by the picture above, I went up to Gainesville for the day to just walk around and see my old, college stomping grounds. The pictures are all posted up on my Flickr page. You can use the link to your left or you can follow the direct link below.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/dracos/sets/72157609305968699/

Not too much to report right now. I started working soon after coming back to Florida, so I've been busy getting used to things and getting back into the flow of how my company does things versus what I was used to in California. I haven't been able to see all the friends I want to, but I know that will get taken care of eventually.

Anyway, quick post tonight. Thinking up some topics for later in the week but this will have to do for now. Need to relax a bit before going to sleep.

Highlights from Orlando

Enjoying a Guiness outside of Festival Bay.

Badstar having some sort of meat (turkey) pie.

JS gives his approval for alcoholic refreshment later that evening.

Florida - The Return: Part 1

So, it's been ... actually about 3 weeks since I returned to Tampa, FL. I'm going to try to recount what I can remember about all that gone on since I last posted, but I know I will be forgetting a lot of important details. This move was not something I had planned out in advance, so it seemed a bit chaotic at times even though I made sure to give myself a lot of time to settle back in. More importantly, I know I will miss a lot of good friends that I made out in California and I feel bad that I could not say goodbye to a lot of them in a more proper way (i.e. in person as opposed to through an e-mail). But I do what I can and I know I will be keeping in touch with as many people as possible. And, of course, I will make sure to visit the people I know anytime I am in the area.

Leaving from California ran pretty smoothly. I had decided that I would pay to have my stuff packed and moved back to Florida, and the Wednesday before flying out the company I hired was there to pick everything up. They had all my belongings packed and on their truck in a few hours time. I also payed to have my car shipped to Florida and it was picked up the next day, Thursday September 25. Again it was a pretty simple procedure and caused me no stress at all. My flight was not until that Saturday, so I had some time to spend with my friends and just take in my last few bits of California. It was nice, but I would have loved a little more time to see more of my friends before leaving.

I just looked over everything I had written and have decided I really don't like it so far. It's just not flowing real well and I don't feel I'm expressing myself in the way I would like. So, instead I think I'll just post pictures (or links to my Flickr) until I have worked through this bit of writer's block.

"Change Has Come"

Image linked from Barack Obama's Photostream

No matter what your political leanings may be, I think we can all agree that a historic moment has occurred in U.S. Presidential politics. I think I have mentioned before that I don't like to talk about politics too much because too many people take it way too seriously and personally. But I was proud to see that so many people decided to exercise their right to vote so that they could send a message regarding who they would like to see as President of the United States of America. Congratulations to President-Elect Barack Obama! I will be interested to see how the next four years unfold.

Leaving California: Things I'll Miss Part 2

Thought of a couple of other things to add to the previous list.

• Jack's Hamburgers in Santa Cruz. I had to go there for lunch at least once a week.
• The Pacific Cookie Company. Some of the best and freshest cookies I've had in a long time.
• The haircuts I would get from Daisy at the Cahalan Square Barber Shop. Just some of the cleanest, most professional cuts I've ever had anywhere.

Ok, working on giving a long update this weekend. Hope everyone is doing well!