Hmm, that's odd. This didn't post yesterday...
Anyhoo, the past week I've been listening to music from Two Steps From Hell. And guess who I have to thank for linking me to this music? P-boy!
Yep. That there is some high caliber epic trailer music. While some people dislike it for being 'generic' that doesn't bother me. I know where they're coming from but you can't deny the music is 'effective' at setting the mood it's intended for.
This isn't the first time I've come by good music from someone who is otherwise distasteful to me. It is good to be reminded that you can't judge a person's character based on their likes and dislikes. There will be a post on that subject later down the line.
Thursday, October 6, 2011
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
Idiosyncrasy #5: Bzzzt
Man, I'm probably going to regret revealing this one later on down the line. (/﹏><)\
I don't like static shocks. That is to say, I get apprehensive every time I am about to touch a metal surface in winter.
Cooler weather has started in and with it the air has gotten drier. This, in addition to the increased number of clothing layers I wear when venturing outdoors, means touching any metal surfaces often results in a spark of static electricity.
It doesn't hurt much, I've felt higher degrees of pain before. The real issue is that I sense that the shock is coming but I still have to touch the surface.
I can foresee this new information being used against me in the future. As long as they have decoys. DECOYS!
I don't like static shocks. That is to say, I get apprehensive every time I am about to touch a metal surface in winter.
Cooler weather has started in and with it the air has gotten drier. This, in addition to the increased number of clothing layers I wear when venturing outdoors, means touching any metal surfaces often results in a spark of static electricity.
It doesn't hurt much, I've felt higher degrees of pain before. The real issue is that I sense that the shock is coming but I still have to touch the surface.
I can foresee this new information being used against me in the future. As long as they have decoys. DECOYS!
Monday, October 3, 2011
Tyrion Lannister's voice
So I was watching Game of Thrones, excellent show by the way, and I suddenly realized Tyrion's voice sounded so very familiar.
Any of you ever play Thief: The Dark Project? It's an old PC game from way back in 1998 so I wouldn't be surprised if none of you had even heard of it. But it's one of the best computer games ever made in my opinion. The story, the gameplay, all of it just top-notch. And even today it has a large cult following/ fanbase. That's gotta mean something right?
Anyhoo, there was a ghost in one of the levels named Brother Murus. In reality he was voiced by Randy Smith. And he doesn't actually sound like Tyrion, played by actor Peter Dinklage. Oh wells.
Any of you ever play Thief: The Dark Project? It's an old PC game from way back in 1998 so I wouldn't be surprised if none of you had even heard of it. But it's one of the best computer games ever made in my opinion. The story, the gameplay, all of it just top-notch. And even today it has a large cult following/ fanbase. That's gotta mean something right?
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| Brother Murus |
Sunday, October 2, 2011
A Telling Dream
Sitting at a table outside a café. My phone lies on the table.=======================
A white girl walks past and says,
Hey, cute phone charm.
Thanks.
What is it?
....I'm sorry. We can't be friends.
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Hahaha. Yeah. That was it.
Any person who grew up in an Asian household would have recognized Ding Dong (or Doraemon) from the children's TV show.
Saturday, October 1, 2011
Favorite Word #4: Serendipity
Serendipity - n. an unexpected stroke of good fortune.
While one of its other definitions is 'an aptitude for making desirable discoveries by accident' I much prefer this one. Basically it would be what you'd have called the finding of the $20 bill without the ensuing parking ticket.
Personally, I like unexpected strokes of good fortune more than everything just going right in the first place. It's more interesting and it really makes me appreciate the flow of events more, and makes for a better story besides. For example, you might go to the store and return home. Uneventful. Unremarkable. Or you could forget to buy sponges, resign yourself to making an extra trip, only to find a 3-pack hidden in the back of the cabinet. O happy day!
Then again, I've always had more than my fair allocation of good luck. If it were otherwise I might be less favorably inclined to leave things to chance. As things stand, hurray serendipity!
By the way, I am aware that my scenario there and the description given of my own experiences with this phenomenon are, indeed, perfectly fitting for that other definition I said I didn't care for. What ev's, man. What ev's.
While one of its other definitions is 'an aptitude for making desirable discoveries by accident' I much prefer this one. Basically it would be what you'd have called the finding of the $20 bill without the ensuing parking ticket.
Personally, I like unexpected strokes of good fortune more than everything just going right in the first place. It's more interesting and it really makes me appreciate the flow of events more, and makes for a better story besides. For example, you might go to the store and return home. Uneventful. Unremarkable. Or you could forget to buy sponges, resign yourself to making an extra trip, only to find a 3-pack hidden in the back of the cabinet. O happy day!
Then again, I've always had more than my fair allocation of good luck. If it were otherwise I might be less favorably inclined to leave things to chance. As things stand, hurray serendipity!
By the way, I am aware that my scenario there and the description given of my own experiences with this phenomenon are, indeed, perfectly fitting for that other definition I said I didn't care for. What ev's, man. What ev's.
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