Chris

Happy Thanksgiving!

Here I am, home for Thanksgiving with my family, and it is pretty great. I am looking forward to pigging out once dinner is ready. Yesss.

It's been a pretty boring Thanksgiving break though. After we finished our project on Monday I came straight home, and since then have pretty much spent all my time avoiding the cold and playing Rock Band. Nothing real special.

But today is the most boring. I've basically been on the computer all day waiting for food. I'm hoping my friends are free tonight and that we are capable of finding something at least marginally interesting to do. Oh well, at least I don't have school to worry about and I am definitely thankful for that.

I'm thankful for lots of things really. My overall good health. My family members. My friends. My grandpa's doing well and it looks like he will pull through this cancer scare. School is going as well as can be expected. I will have all my class credits for my undergraduate degree done by May, and it will just be a matter of doing my internship if it hasn't been completed by then. And I *might* have a date thing this weekend? Don't jinx it, please.

All in all, I can't complain. But I will, anyway. It's kind of my thing.

I wish there were more to say but, not really. Monday I'll be back to the grindstone for just three more weeks before my last care free Christmas Vacation ever. I'm thankful for it coming, but not for it being my last ever. Blah.

Later!

omg were done

I am very happy at the moment. Over the weekend David was able to fix the problems with our database project. I am so excited right now.

Every day last week we went into the C.H.U.M. office to work on it and everyday new problems came up. I was getting worried we were doomed. But somehow David figured it out and now they are going to go do the transfer on the actual database tonight. I am so happy right now. Seriously.

Me and Jessica will probably do the end user documentation after our meeting, and then I think I am just gonna go straight home cause I have nothing left to do here in Duluth before Thanksgiving. Yessssss.

Phew. Anyway. Sorry for not blogging like, at all last week. It's kinda hard to remember to do it sometimes despite the reminders I put everywhere for myself.

This weekend I went down to see my friends in the cities and we had a blast. I spent too much money on food in restaurants. We filmed some funny short movies. Played some games, hung out with other old friends, went to the mall. All in all a very successful weekend that I was happy with.

I had to drive back to Duluth and got here at about 2:30 in the morning, and then had to stay up till 4 finishing the homework I'd neglected. Yet somehow when I woke up at 10, I was golden. Weird. When I do the same after going to bed at 2 I am dead in the morning. Whatever.

Anyway, I will try to remember to blog this week. Otherwise, I'm just gonna finish up my homework and then go to my group meeting. See ya.

Like butter on a summer day when she's around.

Here we are then.

Group project is almost complete. The actual implementation, anyway. We should have it transferred by tomorrow, and at the latest, Thursday. Perhaps it would be done now but we are all operating on borrowed time unfortunately.

Things are going smooth though, and we will definitely have ample time to complete our documentation and powerpoint. I'm not that worried anymore.

Course, now I have an essay looming in Goth Lit. Add to that we are starting our final project in Database. Blug. Blug. Blug.

Aside from that, Admissions was pretty funny today. I always enjoy work when a lot of funny people are working, and today was the case. Also, my Lit class was canceled today, and hey, I'm a big fan of class cancellations no matter how enjoyable a class may be.

I'm bummed though. I can't quite install Lich King yet because my computer doesn't have enough RAM. Fantastic. Now I need to go to Geek Squad and get another gig installed on my laptop. Gahh.

This weekend I'm going to the cities to see some friends and I am really looking forward to that. Probably too much so as I've kinda lost sight of my responsibilities this week. No big.

What else is new?

Nothing. Peace.

I'm sorry I'm hard to live with, living is the problem for me.

ahhhhhhhhhhh

Wrath of the Lich King came out yesterday. I haven't had the chance to install it and check out the new continent on World of Warcraft yet and probably won't till next week. I'm not too concerned, I've been hearing good things about it and the new class of Death Knights appears to be a very popular choice. Blab blah blah nerdery.

On the radio they interviewed a bunch of people who took like 3 days off of work just to play the new expansion. I believe it, but that doesn't make it any less ridiculous. Anyhow, I digress.

I didn't get back to the gym as planned, but there is next week. I am shooting for going twice. I know right? Crazy.

Last night our group for Systems Development actually got work done. It was astounding really. But yeah, we went to C.H.U.M. and messed with the codes and began the transfer process by getting the data into Excel and determining the business rules for cleaning it up, given the rampant corrupt ID's. I just hope we are able to get it done in time.

Most of all, I am excited for UFC tomorrow. Couture and Lesnar is the biggest fight ever. Will it be the best? I really doubt it, but at least if it's a let down it'll be funny. With any luck though it will be really exciting.

I'm not sure who to pull for. My love for pro wrestling makes me lean to Lesnar just cause he was so awesome, but he's like a real life bad guy. He's like a Rocky bad guy. He whines a lot too. So maybe I do want the grizzled vet to pull one more out and crush Lesnar's career. Even if Lesnar wins though, it is the opinion of many that he will only have beaten an old man, no matter how great. Regardless, if Lesnar wins, he will be YOUR new world heavyweight champion.

Mostly, I'm just looking forward to a fun night with friends. Anyway, ttyl.

I think I'm paranoid, and complicated.

Ungg...

I'm feeling kinda sick and dumb right now.

I was driving down a narrow street, and the car in front of me signaled for a parallel park. I, being impatient and stupid, attempted to pass.

Now, I am pretty sure I didn't hit the guys car. I might have. I hope not. There aren't any marks on my car. I'm more concerned cause this happened not even a full block from our place, so we are in the same neighborhood and they are probably gonna think I'm a moron every time they see me from now on. I definitely went up on the curb and heard a thud when that happened, but I think that's it. I just, thinking back, realize how big of a jerk I looked like. So that sucks.

Worst case scenario, it's a big guy who comes and punches me in the face. So oh well!

Anyway, what else. Tonight I got a pizza from V.I.P. on recommendation and it's not a bad pizza. Really good deal too: Their Wednesday night special is a 10 inch pizza with can of pop for 6 bucks. Dang.

Earlier than that, I ran up to the mall to get some gym socks, a headband (to keep my hair out of my eyes while I work out) and an iPod arm band. I also made a work out mix because... I am going to start working out! Maybe!

I did get motivated enough to go to the gym yesterday though! Just did stairmaster and biking, with a tiny bit of treadmill. I forgot to stretch and haven't gone to the gym in a year, so my calves almost gave out pretty quickly. I just want to lose weight, so hopefully I can ease myself into a steady work out regime.

I've been inching closer and closer to healthy eating all school year, and I think I've been making decent progress towards a lifestyle change and not just a worthless crash diet. I'm excited.

Tomorrow our group for Software Implementation is doing a bunch of stuff at C.H.U.M. and I am worried. Worried things will go wrong and we won't be able to do anything and ahghghghghghg. I have been really stressed, as I write about constantly, so hopefully things work out?

Blah. I'm just shaken up from my stupidity almost causing a car accident earlier. Gonna eat my pizza now. Cheers.

A chill of silence, a world of violets.

Well, it's officially Winter.

Maybe not in Duluth. As I peer out the window of the Admissions Department, I can see green grass and sun. But where I come from, Winter is in it's embryonic stage.

While home, it snowed, and hence there was snow on the ground. As well, the temperature is definitely below freezing. As soon as I need to warm up the car before I get into it and I need to wear my giant Carhaart jacket at all times, and most important of all, my feet are cold more often than not, it is Winter in my book.

I know a lot of people who love Winter, and those people can shut their dirty mouths. In reality, Winter is an enjoyable time. It's not like 4 months devoid of enjoyment or anything. Some of my favorite memories come from Winter (As with any season really.) Of course, Winter being unique amidst the other 3 seasons in regard to temperature and landscape is capable of memories more tightly related to it.

So as I prepare for fogged up windows and scraping ice off my windshield, I think back on all the Winters past I've had and all the good times and bad.

http://8tracks.com/Khris138/winter-soundtrack

There is the 8track I made for Winter. It's not fantastic but I do like all the songs. Holiday by Get Up Kids was a stretch, but I had run out of Winter themed songs (aside from the 6 or 7 by MCS) so it had to do.

Our project is getting hectic and I am worried out of my mind. That is all.

I am getting better about my diet. I think. And I think I am done wasting money for the long term. I've been wasting a lot lately, but I am really focusing on changing that due to limited funds. I am also on the verge of officially adopting some good habits I've been working towards (like eating breakfast, and using mouthwash.) so these are positive. I am also planning on starting to write again. Fingers crossed. Who knows, maybe I'll even finally work out like I've been planning all Fall! Yeah right.

One final note, I recently discovered my Grandfather has contracted cancer. I hope you all will keep him in your prayers as he goes through this trying time. I for one have full faith that he will pull through, he is a hardy old German that won't let a little cancer get him down.

Farewell all, see you Wednesday.

Yes we did.

I've had a few days now to examine my feelings about the recent presidential election, which turned out as desired for me personally.

For the most part, there appears an optimistic air in America today. We appear to be on the verge of turning things around in this country and taking large steps forward in areas such as the economy, education, foreign policy, social rights, and pollution. Despite this hope and excitement, there is a large contingent of people who are disappointed by the election, feeling John McCain would have been the fair superior victor.

Now I am not going to get political here and this should be the last time I ever discuss anything polical in this particular blog, but obviously despite our differences and grievances with one another, the only way we are going to be able to fix a system that is undeniably broken is to band together, put aside partisanship, and focus on improving things around here. And honestly, I have high hopes for our president elect.

Now, on a note that should be kept entirely separate from such notions, I am excited about our first African America president. I think it speaks volumes about race relations and progression in this country, when just 50 years ago segregation laws were still being battled, and when there was a time in our country's history when black people could not even vote. Say what you will about Barack Obama, but regardless of anything, the fact that our country was capable of electing someone based on their qualifications and NOT on the color of their skin is utterly fantastic.

Anyway, back to my boring life. I'm home with family for the weekend and not enjoying the snow. Time for 5 months of scraping ice off my windshield! Waiting for the car to warm up! Not being able to see through fogged up windows! Hey, you know what? Winter would be pretty awesome if it weren't for the complete and utter hassle vehicular transportation becomes. It's a pretty big pain.

Life's pretty dull otherwise though. School is school, I don't think I'll be doing that internship this semester anymore, and I'm just trying to survive my classes. Winter break cannot come soon enough as far as I am concerned.

Alright, that's it for now, see you Monday.

So, you voting?

Voted for the president for the first time in my life today. Pretty exciting.

I am pretty happy about it to. My first thought though is my paranoia that for some reason the voting machine at Trinity that I put my ballot in will just be like "Whoops! Can't read this! Sorry no vote for you" and it will have been a massive waste of time. Bah.

Of course, all I did was throw a bucket of water in a lake because Minnesota always votes Democrat for president. But still, nothings official till the votes are cast, so it's not like we could all sit home thinking Minnesota automatically is blue regardless of votes. Hopefully Bart Simpson syndrome doesn't come into play in Minnesota. You know, like that episode of Simpsons when Bart ran for class president but then no one voted for him cause they assumed he would win. Hilarious episode too.

So anyway, I felt pretty cool voting and all, got my sticker on my hat and what not, and now I'm just worried about Obama losing. But, what can ya really do? And we will have to live with whatever the country chooses, and hopefully, it turns out better than the last 8 years.

I am not a typically political person, but I just see how this election is very important in what methods we will use to fix this country that's been so damaged after the Bush presidency. But maybe it's too late? Hopefully not. Welp, whatev.

On a related note, I assumed that everyone was voting in this election, but I don't think any of my friends from my home town are voting. Which I thought was strange until I remembered who I was dealing with. I am a pretty apathetic person as well and spent most of my teenage years talking about the pointlessness of our democracy and our single vote. But that's changed for me. I think it's too bad that it hasn't changed for so many others.

Alright, that was the update on what's running through my mind today. Guess we'll hit ya back later. Hopefully, with the new democratic president elect.

Maybe I'll catch fire.

Hey dudes. Long time no see.

I've totally lost focus of school, but I am changing that tomorrow. I vow tomorrow to get my resume done, finally, and won't let myself go to bed till I do so.

Part of my lack of focus is I'm caught up in my classes and getting B+'s across the board, and I don't know what to do about that. I know, "I wish I had your problems" etc. but honestly, I've been pretty happy about getting mostly A's through college thus far and didn't want to really throw that off. My GPA is 3.81 right now and if I get all B+'s it will definitely drop a couple points. Blahh.

I'm starting to wonder if I want to do my internship this semester anymore. If I do it, then I won't be able to go home as long for Thanksgiving and Christmas, and I know I need to. But if I wait till next semester, ugh. I'm taking 18 credits, no half semester classes or anything. This semester is pretty lax (yet I am getting average grades. Sigh) so now would be the best time. Argh.

I gotta work a lot this week to make up for the hours I missed last week due to holiday and illness. I won't come close but, I will get a bunch. I know I can get 14 on Tuesday and Thursday alone. Without AI I can get probably 4 hours in on the other days. Not quite the 30 I am supposed to have done every 2 weeks, but I'll come close enough.

WoW has been going good. That's the problem. It keeps me from my responsibilities. I am pretty content with how far I've gotten for now though so I will definitely be taking a break from it. Course, today I pre-ordered the new expansion that comes out on the 14th. Blahhh.

I also played demos of Rock Band 2 and Guitar Hero World Tour. I definitely prefer Rock Band. Better songs. Cooler. Etc. Basically Guitar Hero is old news. Don't bother.

So this weekend I partied with some friends of mine who were up. Whereas they all drank, I did not. Never have, actually. I get asked about it alot and confronted on occasion, but I am steady in my convictions. It's just a personal choice, and I'll never begrudge others for theirs. But I just don't have the desire to do so. I had a fantastic time, and am glad I can remember and not be embarassed of my conduct.

Hm. Guess I'm out of stuff to say. I'm out. Peace.