Sitting in the AirPort

Ok so Friday (yep this past Friday) my boss comes up to me and is like your going to New York next Wednesday for training. Never mind the fact that I am already in training for some stuff that had been delayed for over a year and a half. So here I am sitting in the airport restaurant waiting for my flight when I realized I havent posted on my blog in a while because of all the craziness going on right now with work and school. So I figured a good old fashioned update session was in order.

1. BFF cut and ran - After over 15 years of friendship my oldest and dearest friend said "I have to let the past go" and hasn't talked to me again. Dont get me wrong I understand where she is coming from because she is trying to get her life together after some really crappy things have occurred. it has really rocked me to my core but I am trying to let it go. I wish her nothing but the best. I guess a life long friend just isn't something that really happens.

2. The house has been closed on and is officially mine and Sony's. That is right the paper work is signed and this huge weight should be off my shoulders, but I am finding it hard to let go. It seems like I have held on to that stress for so long I can't quite just chill about the whole thing and enjoy it. Sony is so happy about it but I hate that thing 3 has kind of taking away from it for her.

3. My mother-in-law has been diagnosed with stage 3 lymph-node cancer. The good news here is that it is highly treatable. After a few months of hardcore treatment lord willing she will be ok.

Surreal Laundry Experience

Last night I was at a point in my dirty clothes in which action had to be taken lol. Honestly my new washer and dryer were supposed to be delivered and installed yesterday but or course it was delayed. Anyway I had to go was my clothes to get ready for my New York trip. I go down to the local spin rite place and I see something out of some kind of weird dream. White towels everywhere. I mean thousands of them and a truck full of more of them. Now hat in it self is a bit strange but the real crazy part was there were about 12 CO-EDs in there washing, drying, and folding them all. I mean blonde haired, short shorts and tank top type co-eds. I mean it was like the beginning of a bad penthouse letter or something. Now the funny part was the number of guys that suddenly had o wash their clothes lol. It was just strange but then again it may just be me. I decided to take a picture of it but I didnt want to freak them out or anything (like a car scaring a pack of birds lol) but there you go for my proof lol.

When your wife tells you you need to post--

House Construction Pictures

Ok guys and girls, it is totally my fault. The house final closing steps have been a bit crazy. First we are supposed to close Monday, then Wednesday, then Friday, then Wednesday again. Arghhh. On the positive side of things we finally have a drive way!!! And the back yard doesnt look like the moon anymore lol. Poor Sony though. She sunk the car down to the wheel wells our last day without a driveway. I mean all the way down lol. I got it out but good land girlie. Guys this has most definitely been a life lesson on patience but hopefully tomorrow it will all be over. Well accept the door in the bathroom and the glass wall, but the house will be in my name. Beyond that we are just trying to get settled. My mom is coming down for the first time this weekend now that it is safe enough for her to come with the new driveway and sidewalk. I am so excited. I think she is going to like it. I just hate she had to wait so long. Well I had better get back to unpacking. It will not be long till you hear from me again now that things have settled a bit.
Much love guys
~J

Dove Evolution -- See I told you she wasn't real

I gotta say this pretty crazy. The commercial does make a good point about why beauty conceptions are so screwed. I mean look at Oprah. We all remember her from the late 80's to early 90's. She was straight bama. Drop in a billion a boom you have a fairly attractive woman(maybe it is still just the money lol). but you know what I am saying. Cake on the makeup and tweak with Photoshop and anybody can look good. What happened to the natural beauties like my wife?? Why aren't they on TV and print media anymore? Maybe the true beautiful women have realized that a life like that is fake and so they don't go that route anymore. You know what? More power to them!!

(Dang Sony turning to the Lifetime channel at night has kicked up my estrogen levels lol)

Quest Completed -- Finally

After 5 levels of taunting me and a little help from CeCe, Dreeny, and Hoi; Chadow Fang Keep, Ragefire, and Black Fathom Deep instances, I finally finished this freggin quest!. I am so glad that one is over. It was kind of worth it for the polearm, but I can't even imagine how hellish the quest for my mount is going to be.

Blood-Tempered Ranseur

Binds when picked up
Two-Hand	Polearm
45 - 69 Damage	Speed 2.90
(19.7 DPS) +6 Strength +9 Stamina +6 Intellect Durability 80 / 80 Classes: Warrior, Paladin, Hunter, Rogue, Priest, Shaman, Mage, Warlock, Druid Item Level 23

Linux in Mac OSX

Mac now has another OpenSource project to help users get rid of Vista. With the installation of the Finkle Project, Mac OSX can now run Linux binarys and apps natively. This is actually a pretty big deal because of the One laptop per child project, and the Windup computer project. Linux is going to grow in market share fairly quickly in 3rd world countries. Unless Microsoft wants to start giving away Windows, the new generation will grown up on Linux-based systems. With Finkle, the Mac users of the world will be able to tag along for the ride.

So now lets take count of what OS's the Mac can run natively.
1. Mac OS
2. UNIX
3. Windows
4. LINUX (Just Added! lol)

Cube Cam

The Dirkster strikes again lol. I have wanted to do this but never had the chutzpah! Here it is (until caught) the cube cam!!! Thanks Dirkus!

Just to complete my thoughts on the Theremin

Here is a link to my previous Theremin video posts.

The theremin (originally pronounced [teremiːn] but often anglicized as [ˈθɛɹəmɪn] [1]), or thereminvox, is one of the earliest fully electronic musical instruments. It was invented by Russian inventor Léon Theremin in 1919, and it is unique in that it was the first musical instrument designed to be played without being touched. It consists of two radio frequency oscillators and two metal antennae. The electric signals from the theremin are amplified and sent to a loudspeaker.

To play the theremin, the player moves his or her hands around the two metal antennae, which control the instrument's frequency (pitch) and amplitude (volume). The theremin is widely associated with "alien", surreal, and eerie-sounding portamento, glissando, tremolo, and vibrato sounds, due to its use in film soundtracks such as Spellbound, The Lost Weekend, and The Day the Earth Stood Still. The theremin is also used in art music (especially avant-garde and 20th-century "new music") and in popular music genres such as rock and pop.

Similar electronic instruments, such as the Ondes-Martenot also use the principle of two heterodyning oscillators, but the Ondes-Martenot is touched while it is played.

Here is a link to my previous Theremin video posts.

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

YouTube had an issue

Sorry about the huge blast of video posts. As you have probably noticed I like to send posts here from YouTube occasionally. Well Monday all my posts were just being held. so yesterday I decided to try to repost the two Pre-School ones. Well today the dam broke and the flood let loose lol. Sorry it happened to you guys!!

PRE-SCHOOL POLITICAL AD # 2

PRE-SCHOOL POLITICAL AD

Ahh the politics of the day lol.

Nintendo Wiimote Theremin "Star Trek"

Ok that is pretty cool I must admit. Bahh lets see what Wikipedia says.

SAMUEL HOFFMAN Theremin

ok this thing is really old.

Theremin Killed the Radio Star

Ok this doesn't help much lol.

The Legend of Zelda Theme on theremin

What in the hell??? I so have to find out more about this thing.

End of the World Flash Animation

Got to add in the classic lol.

Jimmy: The World of Warcraft Story

Aww man I almost cried it was so funny. So very funny.

That's the World of Warcraft That You Play!

A Weird Al spoof lol. Sweet!!!

Guild Wars vs World of Warcraft

No contest buddy WOW all the way.

Hmm I wonder who McCain Supports?

I read this post on Digg and I just couldn't believe what I saw. The man is a freggin moron or at minimum not abreast on any current social issues. I already didn't like the mans policies (Bush right bahhh Bush right bahh) but this just confirmed everything I thought.

Expert from America Blog:

McCain doesn't know if condoms help stop the spread of HIV
by Joe Sudbay (DC) · 3/16/2007 09:38:00 PM ET
Discuss this post here: Comments (210) · digg it · reddit · FARK · · Link

There are so many reasons John McCain should not be President. But an interaction with a reporter today on his Not-So-Straight Talk bus pretty much confirmed it.

McCain was stumped by a very simple question -- a question that can be answered with a modicum of research. He was stumped by a question that can mean the difference between life and death. He was stumped by a question that every responsible adult in American should know the answer to. He doesn't know if condoms can help stop the spread of HIV. Seriously:

Q: “What about grants for sex education in the United States? Should they include instructions about using contraceptives? Or should it be Bush’s policy, which is just abstinence?”

Mr. McCain: (Long pause) “Ahhh. I think I support the president’s policy.”

Q: “So no contraception, no counseling on contraception. Just abstinence. Do you think contraceptives help stop the spread of HIV?”

Mr. McCain: (Long pause) “You’ve stumped me.”

Q: “I mean, I think you’d probably agree it probably does help stop it?”

Mr. McCain: (Laughs) “Are we on the Straight Talk express? I’m not informed enough on it. Let me find out. You know, I’m sure I’ve taken a position on it on the past. I have to find out what my position was. Brian, would you find out what my position is on contraception – I’m sure I’m opposed to government spending on it, I’m sure I support the president’s policies on it.”

Q: “But you would agree that condoms do stop the spread of sexually transmitted diseases. Would you say: ‘No, we’re not going to distribute them,’ knowing that?”

Mr. McCain: (Twelve-second pause) “Get me Coburn’s thing, ask Weaver to get me Coburn’s paper that he just gave me in the last couple of days. I’ve never gotten into these issues before.”

Could John McCain be this much of an idiot? Could he be so stupid about basic health policy? Could he be so beholden to the theocrats that he wouldn't answer such an obvious question?

House Update

Well we are getting closer. The septic tank is half way in. The plumbing is 90% done because they are waiting on the septic tank. The bricking is getting ready to get started but they are waiting on the plumbing. The electric is almost ready to be turned on once the bricking is in, that is waiting for the plumbing, that is waiting for the freggin septic to be done!! Get the picture? The septic guy has been a major pain in my asphalt since the beginning of construction. Hopefully it will finally be done today but I guess we will just see. Enjoy the picts though of all the hard work we are getting done. One room at a time peeps, one room at a time.

Spider Car -- Holy Crap that is awesome!!

I want one.....I want one now lol!!

Eddie Murphy - James Brown's Celebrity Hot Tub Party

Gonna make me sweat!! Gonna get in the wata!! Say hot tub lol.

I got in the hot tub this morning before work and let me tell you. I feel so much better. Just kicking back and relaxing before the grind.

ROBOCOP vs Jason

How could I not watch lol

NEO VS ROBOCOP. AMDS FILMS.

You have to watch the end to see what happens!!!

Apple WWDC '06 Keynote Introduction Video

Get ready guys Steve Jobs Day coming Soon!!

Star Trek vs. Star Wars

I know someone worked really hard on this but I really wish it were a better cut. I actually saw the WB symbol in a couple scenes. I tis still pretty cool though.

Star Wars Orchestra

Work it out Vader!!

WOW(World of Warcraft) dance mix

Firetree Numa Numa Dance

House Update

Well folks it has been a long and hard weekend. All of our (My wife and I) stuff has been transplanted into the house. We can't quite stay there yet because the power isnt on, septic tank isnt in, bricking isnt done, plumbing isnt done, ......... But I have got to say I am so glad at least our stuff is in there. The town house has been spit shined and abandoned lol. That by itself was a huge undertaking. Yesterday (4/30/07) was horrible trying to get everything out and cleaned. Sony worked her booty off, and is paying for it today along with myself. But I digress. I want to send some huge thank yous out to a few people that really helped this come together. First and foremost, Marcus and Karren. Both of them are really our cousins but they are more like our brother and sister. They are also the ones responsible for our current FREE diggs at the Barclay Towers. Guys we love you and thank you so very much from the bottom of our hearts. Also want to thank Dirk and Wesley, Uncle Johnny and Aunt Troy, Ma (Mrs. Cross), Grandma Cross, Chad, Shawn, Peaches, Deshawn, and Niche. I also wanna send a special thanks to Dave for covering my class when all hell broke lose on Monday. Guys and girls, thank you so very much. You all will have places of honor at our table come house warming day!

The Rosslyn Stave Angel - Music Cipher

This is so freaky! I have no choice, I must buy this CD just because of the cool factor. Read up a bit more here: http://www.tjmitchell.com/stuart/rosslyn.html