Musings of a divergent mind

Sat, 19 Mar 2005 03:51:20 GMT

Had dinner with Collier (our SGA pres), Tarno (VP), Mary and Tarno's girlfriend Casey tonight. It was nice - good company and good conversation. We were able to kick back and alternately discuss some pretty serious issues and some lighter ones.

Got my new bass - it rocks.

Classes over - thanks God.

See you all soon!

Party central

Wed, 16 Mar 2005 23:55:51 GMT

Apartment was confirmed - we can move in as early as April 20. We won't until at least May 1 because we don't want to pay April's rent, and I myself might not until May 4 because that's the last day of finals (and I don't know my schedule yet). ANyway, prepare for a housewarming bash!

Speaking of bash, congrats to Eagles FM for finally making low-power. All Riddle kids - bash at Fuel on Friday, where Mary Cloutier and I will be celebrating our birthdays (22 and 20 respectively).

Spring break is almost here! Two more days of classes, 5 days until I fly home.

Catch you all later - dinner time.

Ob-la-di, ob-la-da... you know the rest

Sun, 13 Mar 2005 07:15:19 GMT

First off, to fulfill Meg's wish...

If there is one person you can't stop thinking about, post this same exact sentence in your journal.

OK, now that that's done,

1.) Jon (me) is tearing through Grandia II in an effort to finish before spring break.

2.) John (roommate) just conquered Resident Evil 4, complete with an audience of myself, Derek and Josin.

3.) To stop the questions, my last day of classes is March 18. Yes, I am well aware that that is the day before my birthday, and no, I don't know what I'm doing yet. There's suite talk of us going to Disney World. Wes has never been there. Maybe that's because it's just for happy people. :P I'm coming home Monday, March 21 and will be home until the afternoon of Saturday, March 26. And yes, pictures are still on for all interested.

4.) Speaking of which, here's a running list of ideas I had:
a) the group shot of everyone with instruments
b) individual instrument shots that I will later photoshop into cool group collection shots
c) an idea I had for Meg - that picture of the girl that looks like her in the lake? I'll one-up it and make her an ANGEL complete with wing. If ariel is home I coul make a good devil-child out of her, too
d) good & evil shots - can play with this one a lot, but the essence is on innocent image overlayed onto one of the same person that is discernably darker
e) fight scenes *giant grin* that could be fun
If you guys come up with any more - bring 'em on!

5.) Avion non-production nights are fun... my comic this week will explain it nicely for you guys. ("DADDY!")

6.) By the way, to all my gals back home - I MISS YOU!

A few things

Sun, 06 Mar 2005 04:47:43 GMT

1.) Two artists you probably never heard of but are pretty good

Jennifer Daniels (folk)
Shinedown (rock)

2.) Got a five-string bass... this thing is WICKED!

3.) Getting an iMac sometime soon.

4.) If you are going to give a fake name to a reporter at an accident scene:
a. make sure that if you are Hispanic you don't pick a Scottish name
b. give him the same name when he asks again
c. don't pick both your names from famous movies
d. make sure that there's not an open record of the accident
(I love stupid people)

Plans coming to fruition

Tue, 01 Mar 2005 05:34:50 GMT

So, my local news page finally made it into the paper - "Metro News" on A3. Sweetness.

San Fran conference was cool. Shyam and Tom went to a gay bar by mistake and I walked from one end of the city to the other. Two days was not enough. It was awesome but unless you are a journalism nut like me if I posted it all it wouldn't make much sense.

Interviwing Chancellor Watret tomorrow and Safety Director Mannix on Wednesday. Good times.

Been thoughtful a lot lately. Not sure why. Had one of those "what do I want to do with my life" moments and got thinking of my ideal job, ideal house, ideal wife, yadda yadda yadda. It helps to know what (or, in the final case, whom) you are after. Any potential ladies out there? ;)

Avion quotes of the week:
"Will somebody shut him up? My zipper's stuck." -Josh

"I like it thick... oh god, did I really just say that?" -me

Tue, 15 Feb 2005 01:58:17 GMT

Deep thought of the day: Is it better to be the left hand of God or the right hand of evil?

To elaborate, is it better to be a mostly "good" person tasked to do "evil" deeds to further the cause of "good," or is it somehow more righteous for a "bad" person do do "bad" deeds but have a "good" heart and somehow bring about a state of "good"?

So much for that.

You know, I try

Wed, 09 Feb 2005 23:27:26 GMT

I try pretty damn hard too. I try to be a good student, a good journalist, a good leader; generally, whatever role I'm in I try to be at least what qualifies as "good" if I can't be "great," which in many cases is what I have to settle for because "great" is out of my reach.

But before I am a student, a leader, or even a journalist, I am a friend. In no other area do I try harder. I've lost a night's sleep over a test, over my team, and over a deadline, but I have lost weeks' worth because of my friends. I try my best. I have my shortcomings. I'm human. Sorry to disappoint you.

And then come the parts when I have friends on two sides of an issue. People expect me to be able to take both extremes at once and I end up falling square in the middle, not opposed to either side but damned because I'm not totally on a side. So I end up losing two friends because neither can accept my dealings with the other.

I try my best. If that's not good enough for you to accept, so be it. I will miss you dearly, but I will NOT let YOU tell ME that I'M not good enough.

I'm not perfect, I accept that. But I believe I am a decent man who does his best, and I will not let anyone tell me that all I have simply isn't worthy of their friendship.

Don't even bother asking me who this is for; you know who you all are.

Themes of Life 2005

Fri, 04 Feb 2005 00:10:09 GMT

Greater variety of topics, fewer overall artists.

1. Iris (Goo Goo Dolls)
2. Baba O'Riley (The Who)
3. Scenes From An Italian Restaurant (Billy Joel)
4. 45 (Shinedown)
5. Simple Man (Shinedown)
6. Behind Blue Eyes (The Who)
7. Love Reign O'er Me (The Who)
8. Thoughtless (Evanescence)
9. Running Away (Hoobastank)
10. In The End (Linkin Park)
11. Pushing Me Away (Linkin Park)
12. My December (Linkin Park)
13. P5hng Me A*wy [live] (Linkin Park)
14. Breaking the Habit (Linkin Park)
15. The Unforgiven II (Metallica)
16. My Immortal (Evanescence)
17. Beautiful Disaster [live] (Kelly Clarkson)

Yeah, so I decided to come back

Sat, 22 Jan 2005 20:29:21 GMT

First off, damn you Jarret, I was curious (and I got my favorite too)...

You scored as Sailor Jupiter. You\'re just awesome. Powerful lightning attacks, strong-willed, and a great morale booster. You are very good at cooking and like the colour green.

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Sailor Jupiter

83%

Sailor Saturn

58%

Sailor Mercury

50%

Sailor Uranus.

50%

Sailor Pluto

42%

Sailor Mars

42%

Sailor Moon

25%

Sailor Venus

25%

Sailor Neptune

17%

Sailor Chibi Moon

17%

Which Sailor Moon character are you?
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So yeah, back to school, back to the newspaper, not much else new there.

Some words of wisdom for a few people (aka the reason I decided to post again). You all will know who you are:

To my climbing partner: You did great. I would never have made it that far without you too, remember that. If you ever need your rope held (metaphorically or physically), I would be honored.

To the beautiful woman who sells herself short: You are an awesome person. I love you. Never forget that. I am still here for you.

To my one friend left over from grade school: You are better than what you have become. Stop whining and take the leap of faith: it insults me how you think there is no one there for you if you fall.

To the prodigal son of a friend: Whenever you decide to come back, I will be here. I can only speak for myself, but I don't think I'm along. I don't befriend hypocrits.

To the one looking for a set of eyes: Good luck. We may not talk as much this semester, but I'm just too busy to call. Don't get the wrong impression from my silence.

So, more sections...

Tue, 19 Oct 2004 02:11:35 GMT

So, pending confirmation, we now have Local News and Science sections. Sweeeeeeeeeeet,

Look who's not dead....!

Thu, 07 Oct 2004 22:38:19 GMT

First entry in what? Four months? Sorry about that.

Anyway, moved back into college (several times, thanks to the hurricanes) and all is hectic but going well.

As for summer, the Lake House week rocked, as did the Evanescence and Projekt Revolution concerts.

Back at the Avion, except now I do even MORE! Besides being News Editor (#3 on the food chain) and Comics Editor, I took over the Campus section after the immortal Mike Marano graduated. Shyam is turning out to be an incredible EIC, and the paper is the best I've ever seen it.

Classes are hectic but ok. Welcome to what Riddle calls "The Hell Semester." Between them and the paper I get maybe two hours of free time a week. It's crazy but fun.

Anyway, time for me to get cranking on Issue 4 - see you guys soon.

A sad day for the Avion

Wed, 09 Jun 2004 02:01:22 GMT

We have lost a friend and a legendary editor in chief.

Rest in peace, Todd Fortier.

And it's been awhile...

Mon, 31 May 2004 20:52:50 GMT

...since I've had downtime.

Work work work - jesus. It's nuts. Not that I'm complaining, though. I'm lucky my job was waiting for me when I got back, and my lake house chore list is sort of fun. Which reminds me - Thursday I go into the woods at daybreak and come out with a flagpole by sunset. Hehe.

Hmmm... Shrek 2 is awesome ("Antonio!" -Micki)

Got my car - '98 Taurus SHO with a cool custom hood. $14,500 car for $8,900 - I can deal with that :).

Have an odd craving for sushi... will sate that later.

Anyway, sorry about the lack of updates - haven't really had any other reason to turn the comp on lately. Catch you all later.

HOLY SHIT!

Thu, 20 May 2004 03:58:51 GMT

LINKIN PARK IS MAKING A VIDEO FOR "BREAKING THE HABIT"!!

My favorite song, SWEET! Looks like it will be all anime too, and it premieres on 6/1. Check out some stills at www.linkinpark.com.

Anyway, saw Troy and Shrek 2 this week, and highly recommend both.

But in the meantime, I can't wait until June 1st.

Nothing better to post after foot surgery and a long day of work....

Tue, 11 May 2004 00:52:41 GMT

1. Who are you?
2. Are we friends?
3. When and how did we meet?
4. How have I affected you?
5. What do you think of me?
6. What's the fondest memory you have of me?
7. How long do you think we will be friends?
8. Do you love me?
9. Do you have a crush on me?
10. Would you kiss me?
11. Would you hug me?
12. Physically, what stands out about me?
13. Emotionally, what stands out about me?
14. Do you wish I was cooler?
15. On a scale of 1-10, how hot am I?
16. Give me a nickname and explain why you picked it.
17. Am I loveable?
18. How long have you known me?
19. Describe me in one word.
20. What was your first impression?
21. Do you still think that way about me now?
22. What do you think my weakness is?
23. Do you think I'll get married?
24. What makes me happy?
25. What makes me sad?
26. What reminds you of me?
27. If you could give me anything what would it be?
28. How well do you know me?
29. When's the last time you saw me?
30. Ever wanted to tell me something but couldn't?
31. Do you think I could kill someone?
32. Do you think our friendship is getting stronger/weaker/or staying the same?
33. Do you feel that you could talk to me about anything and I would listen?
34. Are you going to put this on your LiveJournal and see what I say about you?

Back in Philly

Mon, 03 May 2004 04:52:05 GMT

OK, first things first - got the phone replaced, so you can start calling again. Same number as before.

Went to Universal on Wednesday. Saw a girl in a green skirt - crayon box green. Don't think I've ever seen a girl wear that color outside of St. Paddy's Day.

After chilling on Thursday, Mom and I left bright and early Friday and arrived in LaGrange, Georgia at about 4 p.m. so I could spend the night with Barbara. I love that girl - she is just so awesome to talk to. We went to an art show, then to a Japanese steakhouse for dinner (where the chef was quite the show). We watched Dark Crystal (aka Muppets on LSD, but I think Jen has to be a stoner with all those pipes in the beginning), and talked for a few hours. Ironic that one of my best friends was introduced to me by my ex as her best friends, but c'est la vie - irony is nothing new for me.

So Saturday was driving all day - made it home in one day. Go me for driving excessive amounts of time. Mom didn't want to listen to Linkin Park or Nirvana on the way home, but every station she found seemed to be playing them.

Today started on some household chores, played some ball, and went out w/ Trish for a cheesesteak (oh god it felt so good lol). Tomorrow will see some more homecoming work - unpacking, doing all the chores Mom has lined up for me, and such.

Anyway, off to do stuff. It felt really weird sleeping in my own bed last night.

Thanks Annekitten

Wed, 28 Apr 2004 03:02:46 GMT

Post a memory of me as a comment in this entry. It can be anything you want. Then, post this in your journal and see what people remember of you.

A few things

Wed, 28 Apr 2004 03:01:46 GMT

As I sit here in a bare room, being able to see the paint on my wall for the first time in a long time, I realize how much I am going to miss this place, but I am still looking forward to home.

Also, my cell phone has gone AWOL, so I'm going to need everybody's number again. If I didn't already get it from you, email it to me at nightsheath@aol.com

Also, another comment-happy entry to be posted in a second.

It's almost over

Sun, 25 Apr 2004 05:48:20 GMT

At Outback with Alex, GP, Cliff, and Derek, it really hit home that our freshman year is over. Gianpaolo made a good point when we were coming back into Doolittle after the movies - "It's only home for a few more days." Cliff got his Nintendo gun back from us... this time next week I'm a few hours from home. As such, a compilation of some of my best memories of freshman year down here is in order.

1) Riding in Kyle's trunk last semester because we had one too many people. He went looking for railroad tracks on the way back.
2) The NYC conference - meeting Bob Mankoff, the cafe, the whole deal.
3) The night we bought the futon and the fun we had.
4) "Good thing Jon's friends are plastic."
5) Late nights at the raquetball courts.
6) Late nights copy-editing at the Avion - including the infamous "boo-tiful" headline.
7) The LP concerts.
8) Buster making me his bitch.
9) Marano, Marano's sister, and me - enough said.
10) The Avioff.
11) "What are you watching?" "Star Wars." "Oh, ok." "Josin, it's Robin Hood."
12) The Dung Beetle.
13) Castration by compact disc.
14) Lucas = Der.
15) Zack falling for Melissa *supresses chuckle*
16) What color is Alex's hair THIS week?
17) "Happens."
18) Why did Jacque sleep in here again?
19) Jeff being convinced I was making a move on his girlfriend.
20) The evolution of my feelings toward the Carmen Electra poster.
21) Cliff and GP moving in together.
22) Jon and Sam at Outback.
23) Denis Leary.
24) The Kelly conversation.
25) Distracting myself in Physics via Thea's optical illusion shirt.
26) Tim wanting to sell parts of a certain small Indian child.
27) Jeff and Alex arguing over Mario.
28) Lucas: "Is he jerking off?"
29) Lucas and myself agreeing on a good thing ;)
30) "I'm... gettin... LAID!"

I'll think of more, I'm sure... Mom gets down here tomorrow... see ya later!

Fri, 23 Apr 2004 04:18:54 GMT

I've felt this way before
So insecure
CRAWLING IN MY SKIN
THESE WOUNDS, THEY WILL NOT HEAL
FEAR IS HOW I FALL
CONFUSING WHAT IS REAL

This is me alone
And I'd give it all away
Just to have somewhere to go to
And I'd give it all away
To have someone to come home to
This is my December....

There's nothing left but to turn and face you...
The sacrifice of hiding in a lie

And now you've become a part of me
You'll always be right here
You've become a part of me
You'll always be my fear

With you
You, now I see, even when I close my eyes

The sun goes down, I feel the light betray me

I tried so hard

Take everything from the inside
And just throw it all away

I've become so tired
So much more aware

I want to let go of the pain I felt so long

Because I realized something tonight that has shaken me to the core of my soul, and now I don't know what to feel.

Last Day of Classes

Thu, 22 Apr 2004 21:24:50 GMT

Woo-hoo! Two exams Saturday, one Monday, study group tonight. Hopefully can catch Lord of the Rings tonight too if I feel like it.

I want to go home... I miss people. I miss driving. I miss girls :P

Anyway, I'm out. See you all later... hopefully sooner :)

Attention Lake House crew

Tue, 20 Apr 2004 03:10:02 GMT

Here is your opportunity to tell me what you want to do. Just comment back with any ideas, and feel free to critique mine.

1) NYC day
2) BBQ party on July 4th
3) Micki suggested a shore day
4) swimming (obviously)
5) canoeing

"Odessey, this is Houston, do you read me..."

Sun, 18 Apr 2004 06:07:08 GMT

So my comp is sporadically claiming it does not have a hard drive... odd.

Good movie on TV.

Avion banquet was tonight - much fun. When it came to funny awards, I was given "The Pimp Dog Award - for being caught in a love triangle between Buster and Mike Marano's sister." Hardy har har, guys.

Cody's got a cr-ush!

Congrats to Shyam, the new EIC. And a special thanks to Der Fuhrer, who is leaving us. You made my freshman year awesome, Lucas. And Mike, we're gonna miss you and the Dung Beetle. And Dave Wong may finally be leaving.

Ashley Moore won the Dominatrix award for handling Lucas... fits well :P.

Kill Bill 2 was very good, The Punisher was incredible, and even Walking Tall was well worth the five bucks... so my movie day was great.

Anyway, off to do stuff...

Thank you Tricia for this...

Thu, 15 Apr 2004 05:01:02 GMT

I want everyone who reads this to ask me 3 questions, no more no less. Ask me anything you want. Then I will answer your questions with an honest reply. Then, I want you to go to your journal, copy and paste this allowing your friends (including myself) to ask you anything.

Friday's gonna rock...

Wed, 14 Apr 2004 21:09:41 GMT

10:00 - Alarm goes off
10:09 - Snooze goes off, I get out of bed
10:30-11:30 - Differential Equations (only sucky part of the day)
12:15 - Bike to theater on ISB
1:00 - Kill Bill: Volume 2
4:45 - The Punisher
~7:00 - Run across the street to Taco Bell
7:45 - Walking Tall
~9:30 - Bike back, shower, and chat online

And then the Avion banquet on Saturday... cool beans.