I had moved into my condo about 2 years ago. Being single I have barely furnished the place. The walls are still white and they are empty, so lately I want to put something up. I would like to put up original art, but if not some prints. These are a few artists that have something that appeals to me. Shag. Ragnar. Chris Bishop. I am trying to get a print via ebay of the previous two. The latter probably an original. Let’s see how it goes.
This entry from a writer whose nom de plum is ea_spouse writes a lengthy post on what it is like to have your significant other work for EA Games. Most of it tells of horrid lengthy days spent in “crunch time” and no compensation for overtime work. My understanding of the game programming industry is that it was always like this. Except my understanding came when games were produced by small shops not the mega-development company that is EA Games. Working for the man sucks.
Last night I dreamt of S. The previous night I dreamt of I. Both of them are girls that I had major affection for. S being the latest about 8 years ago. It is very strange and disturbing that I had dreamt about them both in consecutive nights. Here is what I remember of the dreams.
The previous night was about I. She was my grade school crush. In this dream, I was back visiting our grade school because they were having a fair or flea market. I had gone because a friend was getting married there. I was dressed in a suit. I saw her standing there looking at items on a table. She was older than I remembered her to be. I guess that the years seperating the last time I saw her made my memory advance her age. I didn’t get to say anything to her as I was bumping into friends who were there for the wedding also. I catch a glimpse of her again, and I decide to talk to her. She is standing there looking across the field with some friends. She was taking pictures with a camera with a modest zoom lense. One of her friends was a guy. He helped stabilize her from behind. I did not want to disturb them both, so I feigned talking to her. I passed her by. Again, I bump into friends this time the bride. I decide I really need to talke to I. I run after her, but she has disappeared. I run to the front of the school. She’s not there. I realize that that was the last I will have seen of her, and walk dejectedly back to the wedding. They are unloading chairs from a dump truck for the wedding.
Last night was S’s turn to visit my dreams. In this one, I was working out at a gym. She just happened to be there. I bummped into her and we were both surprised to see each other. I think I was introducing a friend to her. While we were discussing some exercise related maneuver. I think I had tripped over something and fallen into her. I landed on her thighs. They felt great. I must have disgusted her when that happened. She went to change. So did I. Except I went to the bathroom. In a rush, I ran to meet up with her hoping to ask her out for some coffee. She was avoiding me. Moving from me quickly. I cornered her. She was reluctant to talk. I, being my loser self, never got to ask her out. She left. I silently practiced, “Would you like to go get some coffee?” Hoping to use it, but I now know that I won’t ever. What is most vivid about this dream is her face. A very pretty brunette with big brown eyes.
Their return in my dreams saddens me. I know I will never see them again. I hope they are doing well wherever they are. I am lonely.
The first episode of Amazing Race season 6 was on. I got it on Tivo. They visited Iceland as the first country. It is one of my favorite places on earth. I am glad to see that they have gone there. The teams this time around are all bickering no fun. I can’t like any of them. In fact the one team, Avi and Joe who would’ve been great to root for were philimated. They lost. Can the rest make the show fun to watch? Stay tuned.
The latest season of the greatest reality show starts Tuesday, November 15, 2004. Set your Tivos. Get ready for a good time. Plus check back here as I blog my thoughts on the show.
Ramen noodle shops opening up in New York City makes me want to venture up there to try them out. Soup is good food for the soul, and ramen is extremly good. I would like to try it. I wonder if there are any good ramen shops in DC?
I am truly fascinated with that design style called “mid-century modern.” Here’s a lampshade manufacturer that makes some modern/retro lamps. I want to get a few made from them.
Sad news in the world of rap. ODB has died. Big Baby Jesus is no more. He was one of the most colorful rappers ever. He will be missed.
Why don’t you hear more stories like this from Windows developers. Or do I read the wrong sites? I would guess it is that the Mac developer loves Macs and views the platform in a different way. They love it and write code because what better way to show your appreciation for the platform than to make cool apps for it. Money would be a secondary reason. Anyway, how do you get started writing Mac apps?
The Incredibles has been receiving a lot of good reviews. They are justly deserved. I caught a Thursday night showing with not many people in the audience, and I think I want to see it again with lots of people having fun. As I watched it, it dawned on me that this movie is for a more mature audience rather than little kids. The PG rating it received is a good indication of it being a little more serious than the average animated cartoon. If this had been a live action flick, it would’ve been rated PG-13. People die. Even though they are cartoons, it was still shocking to realize that the creators had the balls to show people die (both good and bad).
I also liked the modern style. I am geeked on modern style, and this flick had plenty of it. Also, the score was awesome. Lots of 50s retro touches to it. I think this was probably fun to make as much as it was to see.
4 of 5.
