International Incident

Going off the wire.

2009-11-05T02:18:32Z

So, I'm moving apartments. Woo. I should've kept up on here a little more often.

If you're in the Atlanta area and can assist Jandi & I with moving furniture on Friday the 6th - please let me know.

770-876-5281

We're looking to start around 10-11am with the U-Haul truck. We'll provide food, drink and comfy chairs for anyone who can lend a hand, so feel free to give me a call.

Augh - moving. Disconnecting the PC now, so cellphone is the only way to get me. Thanks, will see you on the other side.

Quite the pleasant afternoon.

2009-10-15T19:28:30Z

Ever find one of these? One of those items from your past that you'd thought long forgotten - but when it reappears is lucky enough to bring a flood of happy memories?

Those were good times. This represents one of the few beacons of joy in what was otherwise a pretty bloody shithouse existance for me. This reminds me of when I was happy. When I could ignore the world around me and focus on what I enjoyed.

Not to say I'm not happy now, not at all. But that... was a different kind of happy.

risen_phoenix @ 2009-09-27T02:50:00

2009-09-27T06:53:26Z

http://www.awa-con.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=26&t=8303

Who the fuck is this guy? And why are people entertaining his ramblings? Every time someone gives an answer to one of his ridiculous complaints he ignores it and continues on with his vitriol.

Seriously, I won't shed a tear if he doesn't come back to AWA. Fucking prick.

Where the hell is my Gameboy?

2009-09-15T15:04:55Z

Late to the party, but I had never found 8bitcollective until now.

<3

And so, it begins.

2009-09-13T16:50:32Z

You can't chase down fugitives if you get winded after a good sized staircase. You can't learn Parkour if you can barely heft yourself over a park bench. So, at that time, I decided to stop the excuses and start the progress.

Just posted a rather sizeable update over at youfatbastard. If you're at all interested in following me as I work on becoming less of the colossal lard-arse I've become and more of the man I know I can be, feel free to friend the journal.

A human being should be able to change a diaper, plan an invasion, butcher a hog, conn a ship, design a building, write a sonnet, balance accounts, build a wall, set a bone, comfort the dying, take orders, give orders, cooperate, act alone, solve equations, analyze a new problem, pitch manure, program a computer, cook a tasty meal, fight efficiently, die gallantly. Specialization is for insects. - Robert A. Heinlein

Sheep go to heaven, Goats go to hell.

2009-08-24T13:55:09Z

I never post here anymore. I'm a horrible friend.

Truth be told, I've just been busy with work. But it's a good thing. It's odd to feel genuine satisfaction and joy in your dayjob, I didn't think I'd feel that again since the Casino or before I got a Shield - so it's quite nice. I'm now working as a Loss Prevention Officer at the Alpharetta Marriott off Windward Parkway, on a permanent 3rd shift. A smaller hotel than the Renaissance Waverly which is nicer - more time and attention is spent on detail and guest satisfaction as opposed to wringing every last bloody dollar out of people. So if any of my friends, as in I've shaken your hand (or given you a hug for the femmes fatales out there) need a hotel room on the cheap, let me know. I can give you Friends&Family rate at any Marriott-Branded Property in the world.

In other news, there's a good chance I may be about to become a Homeowner. Jandi and I have found a great 3BR 2Ba property up in Alpharetta and we're off to make an offer this afternoon. So, fingers crossed.

Life is good. AWA is coming up, and apart from the fact that one needs to live like a pauper to purchase a house, there's not too much to complain about. Refreshing.

The sultry tones of a SL1200 being run back and forth.

2009-07-11T12:06:59Z

I'm really digging this tune. Makes me like Kid Cudi even more, especially with the skratch breakdown between artists - and I'm keen as hell on the piano 'acoustic' version of Poker Face. Seems Lady Gaga isn't just some plastic-fantastic pop diva.

An enlightening morning, to be sure. Now to sleep.

Every single day is a struggle.

2009-06-04T15:09:34Z

I think I flirt with Depression more often than I'd be willing to admit to myself.

This sucks.

Arrival.

2009-05-25T12:37:19Z

Have arrived safely in Orlando, Florida. Hell of a drive to make in the rain, but at least the roads are pretty well maintained.

Macon: The embodiment of 'Paddle Faster, I Hear Banjos.'
Valdosta: Enough with the roadworks! Yeesh...

Now, off to Typhoon Lagoon. Typing on this little keyboard is driving me crazy.

Why the hell not.

2009-05-21T19:49:27Z

Ganked from gallo_de_pelea

The problem with LiveJournal...we all think we are so close, but really, we know nothing about each other.

So, I want you to ask me something you think you should know about me.
Something that should be obvious, but you have no idea about.
(or just anything at all you wanted to know! :D)

Ask away. Then post this in your LJ and find out what people don't know about you!

I’m under cardiac arrest, shawty.

2009-05-04T14:15:48Z

http://www.noob.us/humor/auto-tuned-news-is-pure-awesome/

Listen through until Katie Couric. She's quite the amazing singer.

Friday morning hilarity.

2009-04-24T13:17:00Z

Oh Charlie Brooker. God bless the BBC.

risen_phoenix @ 2009-04-13T23:32:00

2009-04-14T03:33:48Z

oh god i can't stop listening to these please send help.

WHY DID NOBODY TELL ME ABOUT MSTRKRFT BEFORE?

All this from one LJ entry.

2009-04-12T14:39:33Z

For the first time in my entire conscious memory, I miss my family. I miss what I could've had, and I miss what I had to give up just to get through. Like, tears-welling-up-in-my-eyes sadness.

Wow.

'If you get into debt and you can't pay, you go to prison.'

2009-04-07T13:47:47Z

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/middle-east/the-dark-side-of-dubai-1664368.html

A well written, balanced and shining example of investigative journalism.

Read it. It's got a lot of rather interesting pieces that I'd never have known otherwise.

And to offset the serious tone of the article:

Spearmint gum is a good hunger suppressant.

2009-04-06T13:38:44Z

This.

Still here. Promise.

Headlines from Big Ray

2009-03-28T02:03:58Z

Twitter: RisenPhoenix
XboxLive: KrylonBlack
Weightloss: youfatbastard

17:48 So I'm back to playing WoW -and- starting a diet/exercise regimen. Goodbye spare time. #

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2009-03-20T02:07:00Z

Twitter: RisenPhoenix
XboxLive: KrylonBlack
Weightloss: youfatbastard

22:00 Just had a cat die in my arms. It's worse than a person. #

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2009-03-19T02:03:46Z

Twitter: RisenPhoenix
XboxLive: KrylonBlack
Weightloss: youfatbastard

01:05 @squidlord - You were on SL? I'd always had my suspicions... is this your coming out of the Furry closet? #

16:25 @subtlesarcasm - I've worked medical for showings of both AMV Hell 0's. That and my own pursuits.... you and I both, m'dear. #

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2009-03-18T02:03:30Z

Twitter: RisenPhoenix
XboxLive: KrylonBlack
Weightloss: youfatbastard

17:56 Let the record show that this moment right here is where the downfall of Tosca Blu began. #

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2009-03-15T02:03:27Z

Twitter: RisenPhoenix
XboxLive: KrylonBlack
Weightloss: youfatbastard

20:21 Just had my first ever Cheesesteak. Verdict: My word, I could get used to this. #

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2009-03-08T03:03:36Z

Twitter: RisenPhoenix
XboxLive: KrylonBlack
Weightloss: youfatbastard

16:39 I wonder if I'll ever truly be happy in my work. This malaise, as always, will pass. But for how long? #

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2009-03-05T03:03:48Z

Twitter: RisenPhoenix
XboxLive: KrylonBlack
Weightloss: youfatbastard

10:21 Sitting in a medical office always seems to give you a broad cross-section of society. #

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Memories are a funny thing.

2009-03-01T05:12:02Z

Just happened to flick onto MTV for a bit of late night watching - stumbled onto the broadcast of the 2008 Red Bull BC One Championship.

Made me think about old friends, Tim Hayes and tsunemori in particular.

Time to go find my old breakbeat CD's, methinks.

Headlines from Big Ray

2009-03-01T03:04:15Z

Twitter: RisenPhoenix
XboxLive: KrylonBlack
Weightloss: youfatbastard

23:19 People with entitlement issues, people who shout across the bar, people who argue with me whilst drunk. All these things I hate. *sigh* #

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