...after a hiatus, I'm back with a BIG post...

The fun of meme continues.

01. Reply with your name and I will write something I like about you.
02. I will then tell what song/movie/icon reminds me of you.
03. if I were to apply an o'clock to you, I'll tell you what it would be.
04. I will try to name a single word that best describes you.
05. I'll tell you the most memorable moment I've had with you.
06. I will tell you what animal you remind me of.
07. I'll then tell you something that I've always wondered about you.
08. Put this in your journal.

Next batch:

Anna
01. I like how positive and cheerful you are on the outside, even if you’re troubled or upset
02. “Beautiful Day” – U2
03. 8:00 A.M., the happiest part of the morning, IMO
04. “sprightly”
05. When we were the only two people that showed up to swords, and sword-fought in the rain, and you told me how much you really liked Tom a lot.
06. Hampster.
07. I’ve always wondered where you learned swords to be that good (which was actually [somewhat] answered at your wedding, when I saw that your dad had swords himself)…

Michelle
01. I like how to-the-point you are about your opinion and what you want.
02. Cher from Clueless
03. 7:00 PM, time to start a party
04. “faithful”
05. The double date where you, Heather, Ben, and me watched “Ringmaster”.
06. Beagle
07. I’ve always wondered how you and Heather can be so alike in absolutely everything…

Sorry about the lack of updates, folks. Things have been really busy as of late. Which makes updating all the more lucrative and entertaining for you, the readers. Or, if you really dislike long-winded blogs, it’s probably not so good of a thing for you. :)

Admittedly, some of it is stupid drama. I could just not post about it, but what fun would that be? It’s much more amusing to me to shed light upon it and expose the stupidity…however, since people may be getting sick of it, I will keep it short and sweet.

High School Hype:

- According to Beaver, Erich gets all huffy at the mere mention of my name. That’s funny as hell; especially since he constantly brags about he doesn’t concern himself with me at all. [BTW – I know Erich is brought up a lot, in and outside this blog, as well as at social gatherings. To paraphrase the way Nix so perfectly put it: “This Erich thing is brought up so much because it’s so ridiculous and stupid, and you can’t help but goof on it all.”]

- Jay is cheating on Lissan. And, there are also friends of Jay’s working behind the scenes to try to ruin their relationship (I won’t name names, but it’s pretty easy to figure out WHO they are if you think about it). I know Lissan won’t believe it, and there will be people saying that I’m just trying to attack Jay or something – nonetheless, Lissan doesn’t deserve to be played like that, especially with how devoted she is to Jay per her blog, and I figure I’m a target/scapegoat anyway; so I figure, “Why would I let fear of that stop me from saying something in protest to something wrong?” Exactly.

The bad part is, I don't personally have access to any kind of proof that any of this is true - I just know it's happening.

@Lissan: The only reason I’m saying anything is because I’m a friend, and you deserve better than to be cheated on and played.

Now that we have that out of the way…

We were going to have people over this Saturday (tomorrow). That is no longer the plan. Let me explain why: We got a letter from Heritage Estates, saying that our downstairs neighbors complained about noise on Friday. We felt it safe to lay low with the partying, so as not to prompt them to keep complaining. At any rate, we’re not having a party anymore, but we ARE going to organize SOMETHING – maybe going to see a movie; maybe karaoke at O’Leary’s Pub; maybe someone else would open their home for a hang-out spot, if nothing else. As soon as I know, you’ll all know, and we’ll all have fun. (Because I’m just that much of a dick. [And if you don’t understand that last thing, ask in the comments section and I shall explain.])

Thursday (yesterday), Beaver treated me to Growler’s Pub, and then we went to O’Leary’s for karaoke for a couple of hours. That was fun, as I haven’t been to Growler’s in forever.

I really need to devote some time to rebuilding my swords, and arrange a time to hang out with Tom and/or Jon somewhere in Missouri – be it St. Louis, Springfield, or Kansas City. I’m pretty sure I won’t be at 100% of what I once was, but I’m craving some combat. And that will also involve the rebuild of the infamous Buster Sword. I finally know how to solve some weight problems at the tip on it, and how to do it solidly.

Also, I really miss hanging out with Tom and Jon. Not many people outside my St. Louis group “get” me or accept me – and for some strange reason, I have a tough time assimilating to new groups and friendships, probably due to the tenure and comfort I had/have with the people here. Which says a lot, since I often wish Tom and Jon could have been in my wedding, had I had the spots open, and even more often wish the two of them lived closer so they could join us all at gatherings.

Which brings me to the other thing – working out. Working 8 to 5 is not very conducive to an intense weight-training schedule. I occasionally do curls and I’ve been trying to walk a little more, but that’s about it. There have been a couple of days where I hit it really hard, but keeping that up during the work week isn’t happening right now – mainly because I feel like lounging about and relaxing after work. I just need to get off my ass and workout like I used to. And blogging about it seems to be psyching me up a bit. I’d appreciate some supportive/motivating comments (maybe), if you guys feel like posting them.

I would also mention that Ben, Michelle’s husband, is also a guy that I really connect with as a friend, which like I said is rare. When we first met, I didn’t think we’d have much in common, but we do…especially in terms of movies, music, and just general likes and dislikes. He’s actually gotten me into partaking in and enjoying conventional sports, somewhat.

@Ben: You’re my boy, Blue! Also, sorry about pushing all the beer at you when we hang out, bro…I wasn’t thinkin’, and I’ll be better about that in the future.

I’ve had two people meme me so far. (In case you don’t know, “meme” is the neat little list I’ve been doing on people over the last couple of entries.) Here is what they say:

From Jon (Bitter The Clown):

Steve, The Almighty Quill!

01. You are fiercely protective and loyal to your friends.
02. For some reason, the nWo theme music.
03. 6:00 AM. I always imagine you getting up early to train.
[Coincidentally, THIS comment is also something that is psyching me up, and prompted the above inclusion. – Quill]
04. Fair.
05. When we made my staff for foam sword club, and then proceeded to hit each other in the nuts.
06. Silverback gorilla. The alpha male.
07. What were you like in high school? Judging from your blog, I get the impression that you’ve changed a lot since then.

From Nix:

01. I like your smart-ass attitude.
02. KMFDM A Drug Against War
03. 8:00 pm - Time to hook up with me and Spawn (estimated time)
04. "Forgiving"
05. Pevely, man. Definitely Pevely.
06. Duh, Rhino.
07. M.C. Hammer? (just kidding!)

My Nine Inch Nails collection is looking pretty impressive now. Thanks to Ebay. I’m still missing various halos, but I’m closer than I was by a long shot. Also, thanks to my wonderful wife, who is being so cool about getting the stuff I put bids on. She has a habit of stressing about money, and the fact that she’s being so cool shows not only how great a wife she is, but also how much better she’s getting at not being so “anal” about money worries (especially since we are far from having to worry about money at all). I love you, baby.

Next weekend is the most special weekend EVER – the weekend of our wedding anniversary. It’s been almost two years. Time really fucking flies, doesn’t it? Not to sound all campy and cliché, but it really does seem like just yesterday that we were dancing the night away at our reception. I’d like to again thank all of you that were there and celebrated with us. To the people whom our wedding was before their time, I wish you had been there, but I’m glad to have you with us now all the same. Wow, that really DID sound campy and cliché. Sheesh.

@Scott: Dude…you NEED to win that camera. Seriously. Fuck whoever else is bidding…pawn your SOUL if you have to.

I have no idea what’s going on for 4th of July. For that matter, I’m not very clear on what WE’RE doing either, mainly because I only heard about one or two options so far. I guess I need to talk to Heather and see what we both feel like doing this year.

That’s pretty much it for now. I could post a shit load of blog features and increase the scroll time on this thing exponentially, but I surmise you’ve all had enough. Later, Quillmaniacs!


Quilled Tunes: “Hey Man Nice Shot” – Filter