News and Stuff

Sorry I haven't been posting a lot of stuff lately. A few things have happened lately that have utterly killed any desire I have to write much of anything. Most importantly for this blog is the fact that the review I saved while writing it seems to have deleted itself. I will work on that more later, though. Here's the run down.

1: As some of you may know, I've been battling depression for most of my life. As some of you may also know, I tried to apply for a few Graphic Design jobs. The good news, I have some people who are interested in my freelance work (or so they say). The bad news: no one wants to hire someone with an Associates. As you can guess, this has dealt a damaging blow to my self esteem. I do have a temporary job at the Census Bureau, though, and I may go back to get a Bachelor's in Graphic Design and Fine Art.

2: I had Drill at Fort Knox this past weekend. We were going to the range, and were supposed to leave at 6:00 A.M. Friday morning from Columbus. The busses didn't show up until 2:00 P.M. in the afternoon, meaning I didn't get any sleep at all Friday night (I drove to Columbus at 1:00). Needless to say, I didn't get much sleep during the three day drill; Two hours a night, and a cat nap here or there on the bus over until I realized that the driver not only about hit six cars, but just about drove off two bridges because he was on his phone. I did get to shoot my rifle, though, which is fun... when the range isn't faulty. I'll leave it at that.

3: Taxes. Yeah. Need I say more? I did get a nice refund though. *GRIN*

4: I've been having a little trouble with the Horrid Horror Movie Reviews. Almost every other movie I see is a Saw rip-off. The Tomb, Are You Scared?, Breathing Room... It's ridiculous. I'm trying to find a movie that's bad, but not a Saw rip-off... but every time I think I did it, I watch the movie and end up either liking it (as was the case with Amusement) or thinking it's too morbid to make fun of (as was also the case with Amusement until the twist). I am working on something though... just be ready.

Now for some good news.

1: Finally saw Ghost World yesterday. I know, old movie, but give me a break, I did read the book. I have to admit, I enjoyed it. I also have to admit that Thora Birch was a lot more attractive than Scarlet Johannsen. Yes... those words were uttered. Other good movies I've seen lately: Repo Men (which scares me to admit) and Clash of the Titans. The latter is good, but nowhere near the original.

2: I got a gift from Bink today: an application that will allow me to play Windows games on my Mac. Good news: It does work. Bad news: Unless you're running something from Steam. It runs Steam, but not the games (save for a few). I have been playing Quake and soon, Call of Cthulhu: Dark Corners of the Earth. You know... something based on Lovecraft that isn't Arkham Horror and doesn't suck!

3: I've been doing a lot of writing, logo work, and drawing. I have some songs written (which are pretty freaky), and I'm working on shading my first Pin-Up for my project. I also found a replacement model for Sodom in Goria. See, the one I was using decided to get breast implants, and I don't want Sodom to be the over sexualized one in the group. Luckily, I managed to find a model that's the right build and even closer in facial structure. I'm also working on a side project, but more on that later (it's not The Blur.)