The temporary cold crisp burn in your nose when you first step outside in the morning. A hot cup of coffee in a travel mug. The dead brown leaves that cover the landscape. Football. Layers of clothing becomes a thought process again. Independence. The almost deafening quiet that can sometimes surround you at dusk. The World Series. Excitement about the new school year has finally worn off. Homework. Halloween. Shorter days mean less time to play. Knowing that the holiday season is quickly approaching and you're not ready for it (nor will you ever be).
I have such a love-hate relationship with the fall. But mostly love. Being able to experience actual seasons for the past seven years has been utterly fantastic. It truly is an amazing feeling when the weather outside correlates with your mental image of the current month at hand. Those who grew up with actual seasons may think otherwise, but you have no idea what it's like to actually have the opportunity to wear shorts and a t-shirt on Christmas day. You might think it a blessing, but I would have to argue the fact.
These past several months in my life have been either very interesting or extremely stagnant, depending on who's point of view. I would have to concur with both. I won't go into detail because those who are reading this already know what goes on in my life. It has been hard to keep quiet about it. However, those that took initiative to ask we're mostly turned away with a response closely resembling: "I'd rather not talk about it or I'll end up putting myself in a foul mood." Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Apparently I never understood the entire "blog" premise. If I had, I would have posted much more than I have. I do intend to be a little more committed to posting reviews in the future. I plan to limit my playing time with WoW considerably due to things never (or hardly ever) getting done (whether it be personally, professionally or spiritually).
I want to expand my horizon by putting my brain to work and writing on a more frequent basis. I often find writing, especially what you're currently reading right now, rather cathartic. It keeps me from ignoring my surroundings and taking the time to evaluate them. I can't very well seize the day if a majority of it is spent playing a gorram video game:
"Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in awhile, you could miss it."
Matthew Broderick as Ferris Bueller, Ferris Bueller's Day Off.
I've strengthened friendships all the while creating new ones throughout the past twelve months playing this game. However, on more than one occasion, I've dreaded logging on to either one of my two level 60 characters on the slight chance of being asked to have them "run through" this instance or help them with "this quest chain" (the penance of being a nice guy in a pretend world, too). I'll say one thing to them all the while thinking something entirely different:
"Life does not stop and start at your convenience, you miserable piece of s**t."
John Goodman as Walter Sobchak, The Big Lebowski.
For those of you that I haven't spoken to in a while, I have other updates as well. October 1, 2006 began the First Annual Best Buy Store #173 Product Process Beard Off. And by "off" we mean "on." Yeah, I know. The name's kinda lame, but we couldn't come up with anything else.
We initially started with at least seven participants. One participant never started growing his in the first place (which the majority of us knew was never going to happen). Another participant quit; who, by the way, came in to the store last week and never ended up growing his either. The last participant to fall short gave in about a week ago. He was quoted as saying, "it was driving me nuts." (It's a shame, too, 'cause his was coming in very nicely.)
Pansies, every last one of them, I tells ya!
There are four of us left now, and unless there is some kind of earth-shattering accident, this beard will hold strong upon my face until sometime around February of next year. All beards grown have to be kept trimmed and clean, displaying proper grooming per the company-wide dress code policy.
I might even provide updated pictures, but that would require requests. That means you need to learn how to register and post comments or you'll never get the chance to see the beard. According to Willis, my beard is currently registering between a 4 and 4.5 out of 5 on the manly beard front. For those of you who have had their interest peaked by rating manly facial hair, I share this link with you.
I have been recently promoted to Inventory Senior back in the warehouse. This promotion has brought a little extra pay back into my pocket and peace of mind knowing I won't be counting and auditing everything in the store come the dreadful holiday season. I'm currently holding down both spots right now, doing a mediocre job with both until they fill my old position. Let's just say that it better be soon.
Lastly, before I end this longer than intended post, my buddy Brandon has finally branched off on his own and has reserved his own blog site. In his first post he's already thrown down the gauntlet to pick back up our reviews of AFI's 100 Years, 100 Movies. His new site can be found here.
Here's hoping that we're both up to the challenge.
Until next time, dear readers.
What I'm listening to right now:
The Bridges of Madison County - Clint Eastwood's music choices are so fantasically laid back, it almost makes you feel guilty for feeling relaxed.
What I most recently watched:
Fawlty Towers, The 'Burbs, Heat, The Mask of Zorro and Heroes.
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