Shortly after summer break started I've become immediately bored. Well, not bored to be precise I have plenty of things on my hand to twiddle the time away, but the fact that I'm twiddling time away is the part that I can't stand. Unless I'm doing something productive I feel like I'm wasting time, there must a name for this kind of mentality.
Though, it is good to pick up a game, or watch a movie from time to time, but the consistent nagging of my thoughts saying I could do something much more while is what takes the fun away from it. I spent the last 3 days in my basement trying to beat a game before the week ends and trying to finish reading, "Welcome to the NHK" at the same time. I had 3 volumes of manga to read as of now, and a crap load of movies and anime episodes to catch up with.
I need to found a part time job...
-David M.
Saturday, May 24, 2008
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Let the Days Stroll
The first few days of summer break seemed more hectic as the last days of school, but in a good way. My uncle Dan and aunt Pat came to visit all the way from California, so, it was a nice start to my break. His son works at Pixar and I asked him to see if I can get some internship info because that would be a sweet deal.
Anyways, I'll start with Monday. We had dim sum, and off the adults went to mill at work, and I was left with all the time in the world. I decided I'll stick with them for the morning hours, as we strolled all the way to US Cellular for a walk we stumbled upon a teen education event on "driving skills" though I thought the whole program was askew since the drivers were basically drifting and speeding, I think they were influencing a wrong group of people. Plus, we got yelled at for walking onto the course.
We then walked back to Chinatown and I showed them Ping Tom park, a place no tourist will ever stumble upon, and is a nice place to go.
Later on I dashed all the way to AARCC to squeeze in some hours and to the staff dinner. On the way to the dinner, with Elvin being the driver, we took a detour downtown and I was a movie guide pointing out various scenes of the new Dark Knight movie as we went down LaSalle, and when we made our way back to 290 it was comic book talk all the way, leaving Melissa out of the loop.
The dinner was fun, the food was great. Though my dumplings were a sad excuse of a dumpling. (I have failed you in the art of dumpling making father.)
That was all Monday folks.
The two days were a drag. After saying goodbye to my aunt and uncle Tuesday evening as they made their departure to Boston.
I really didn't anything productive the last 2 days, though I did dub this week R&R I feel like I should be doing something besides sleeping. I get restless when I'm not doing anything and bored when I'm doing something. I do have a strange logic don't I?
-David M.
Anyways, I'll start with Monday. We had dim sum, and off the adults went to mill at work, and I was left with all the time in the world. I decided I'll stick with them for the morning hours, as we strolled all the way to US Cellular for a walk we stumbled upon a teen education event on "driving skills" though I thought the whole program was askew since the drivers were basically drifting and speeding, I think they were influencing a wrong group of people. Plus, we got yelled at for walking onto the course.
We then walked back to Chinatown and I showed them Ping Tom park, a place no tourist will ever stumble upon, and is a nice place to go.
Later on I dashed all the way to AARCC to squeeze in some hours and to the staff dinner. On the way to the dinner, with Elvin being the driver, we took a detour downtown and I was a movie guide pointing out various scenes of the new Dark Knight movie as we went down LaSalle, and when we made our way back to 290 it was comic book talk all the way, leaving Melissa out of the loop.
The dinner was fun, the food was great. Though my dumplings were a sad excuse of a dumpling. (I have failed you in the art of dumpling making father.)
That was all Monday folks.
The two days were a drag. After saying goodbye to my aunt and uncle Tuesday evening as they made their departure to Boston.
I really didn't anything productive the last 2 days, though I did dub this week R&R I feel like I should be doing something besides sleeping. I get restless when I'm not doing anything and bored when I'm doing something. I do have a strange logic don't I?
-David M.
Saturday, May 10, 2008
The End, The Beginning
So given the context of the post is the end of the year. Yea! but before I can jump for joy and throw glitter all around, I had to get through the dreaded finals week. Given that I'm sure I did all fine and dandy, but the last stretch was a killer. Had a major headache the day before, and only manage to study about 8 hours for over 200 slides for an Art History final, and after taking the exam I was more than confident that I showed who was boss. Also, the fact I woke up at 5:30 am to get to school just to ensure that I will be there on time.
Following the festivities of enduring such a long and pointless exam it was still 10 in the morning. So, Aaron, Francisco and I decided to go downtown to Blicks and pick up some supplies. Francisco bought some paint and canvas (I'm hoping for him to paint sad clowns). Well, I bought an ink stone, ink stick, and some sumi ink. I'm planning to experiment with inks over the summer and hopefully do something sensational.
After all the rambling of the early morning I manage to get home at noon for a nap. Only to be awaken by loud rants from my brother who just stayed at home playing Warcraft for the the majority of his waking hours.
Push the arms on the clock a lot further, I went back to campus (a great way to end the school year, no?) to see the senior show. It was a lot better than I expected, a lot meaning I wasn't expecting a lot, but I was impress. Also, the punch and lemonade was great. Then off at 7 I go to get ready to see Iron Man with some other friends.
So Guo, Danny, Simon, and I went to see Iron Man catching the 9:15 show and getting there 5 minutes after the start of the trailer left us with no good seats, but I digress cause the movie was kick ass, given that it wasn't the graphic orgy I was thinking it was going to be. It heavily focused on character, a thing most people forget about heroes is that they're human beings and not just people with super powers to entertain us. After the movie while in the John I noticed something a tad odd. Someone apparently decided to go commando in the theater as I find a pair of tighty whiteys on the floor, which was probably soaked in urine.
Anyways, back home after a late night meal, and here I am writing a blog before noon. I should be sleeping in shouldn't I?
May 10, the start of summer break. So, what now given the ample time I have now to do whatever the hell I want. Well, definitely going to start biking daily again. Hopefully work at AARCC part time for the duration of the summer. Aside from that there is also Dragon Boat Racing, SIGGRAPH, get a weekend job, paint, photoshop, and probably get some readings in and some gaming time.
Hopefully this summer will be a great one, one which I progress instead of being lazy.
Following the festivities of enduring such a long and pointless exam it was still 10 in the morning. So, Aaron, Francisco and I decided to go downtown to Blicks and pick up some supplies. Francisco bought some paint and canvas (I'm hoping for him to paint sad clowns). Well, I bought an ink stone, ink stick, and some sumi ink. I'm planning to experiment with inks over the summer and hopefully do something sensational.
After all the rambling of the early morning I manage to get home at noon for a nap. Only to be awaken by loud rants from my brother who just stayed at home playing Warcraft for the the majority of his waking hours.
Push the arms on the clock a lot further, I went back to campus (a great way to end the school year, no?) to see the senior show. It was a lot better than I expected, a lot meaning I wasn't expecting a lot, but I was impress. Also, the punch and lemonade was great. Then off at 7 I go to get ready to see Iron Man with some other friends.
So Guo, Danny, Simon, and I went to see Iron Man catching the 9:15 show and getting there 5 minutes after the start of the trailer left us with no good seats, but I digress cause the movie was kick ass, given that it wasn't the graphic orgy I was thinking it was going to be. It heavily focused on character, a thing most people forget about heroes is that they're human beings and not just people with super powers to entertain us. After the movie while in the John I noticed something a tad odd. Someone apparently decided to go commando in the theater as I find a pair of tighty whiteys on the floor, which was probably soaked in urine.
Anyways, back home after a late night meal, and here I am writing a blog before noon. I should be sleeping in shouldn't I?
May 10, the start of summer break. So, what now given the ample time I have now to do whatever the hell I want. Well, definitely going to start biking daily again. Hopefully work at AARCC part time for the duration of the summer. Aside from that there is also Dragon Boat Racing, SIGGRAPH, get a weekend job, paint, photoshop, and probably get some readings in and some gaming time.
Hopefully this summer will be a great one, one which I progress instead of being lazy.
Thursday, May 1, 2008
Crit, Dragon Boats, and a Bit Inadequate
I finished my Flash project for this semester. Though, as much I'm not satisfied with it I found that I got a pretty good review. Probably, would pass that class with flying colors. Now that's one less thing to worry about, now I need to focus on my Sociology final, so, lets hope things bode well for me this weekend. Can't wait for Tuesday to pass.
Along, with other events going on today was the Dragon Boat team. At least half the team is formed now, which is pretty cool meaning more or less is going to happen. Now we just need to win, but first we need to practice.
Despite, all the positivity that occurs today I can't feel a bit inadequate. As much I keep pushing myself I still feel a bit cowardly. I keep telling myself I should say something at least to clarify myself, at the end at least I know there was no misunderstanding or at least if there was it'll be clear. Hopefully, I can gain some confidence within one week's time.
At least tomorrow will be Looptopia, ya!
Along, with other events going on today was the Dragon Boat team. At least half the team is formed now, which is pretty cool meaning more or less is going to happen. Now we just need to win, but first we need to practice.
Despite, all the positivity that occurs today I can't feel a bit inadequate. As much I keep pushing myself I still feel a bit cowardly. I keep telling myself I should say something at least to clarify myself, at the end at least I know there was no misunderstanding or at least if there was it'll be clear. Hopefully, I can gain some confidence within one week's time.
At least tomorrow will be Looptopia, ya!
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