My thoughts.

heading back tomorrow

2006-05-04T03:32:11Z

Tonight is my last night here in Pensacola. I'm heading home tomorrow around 1 or 2pm. Dad rented a car so we would only have one car going up and going back down, to cut back on the cost of gas. Ya know... whenever I'm at the gas pump now... I get the sneaking feeling that I'm getting boned up the ass. I'm all packed up for the most part, all except for the TV, computer (obviously), and my dufflebag. Dad and I may not make it back to the island all in one day, we may go half the distance and crash at a hotel. I actually hope we do that for Dad's sake, he's gonna be exhausted! In other news, I can't seem to decide on a 'SUMMER 2006 REPTILE COLLECTION'. I've had countless ideas ranging from arachnids, a couple choice amphibians including an amphiuma, or 'junk' Florida snakes like racers and garters. Now I'm thinking, with the Burmese Python craziness, that I'm gonna want to get native animals, so I can release them at the end of the summer. If I get exotics, it may be harder than usual to get rid of them, ya know? Still gonna look into getting that White's Tree Frog, Katy, don't freak out. Is Molly coming home at all over the summer?? Its gonna suck ass if I don't see her at all! At least I'll see Troy for like month for Haley's wedding and everything. Come on Molly, we miss you. Who am I gonna annoy??? I miss you threatening to throw me out of your car! Remember the time when you pulled over and was physically trying to drag me out of the back seat? Haha! So funny. COME ON MOLLY! DON'T BE SELFISH! DON'T BE A MOLLY LANDL HOG! PLEASE!! Moving on, on Myspace I asked if Stan & Haney would be interested in having Nigel on their show... wouldn't that be amazing? I told them knowing Nigel is like being in the jungle, I never know what I'm gonna find next and I'm real scared. I also said having him on their show would be like banana time in the monkey cage. Think I'm going on a conoeing trip on Saturday. Should be fun. Haven't done something like that in ages. I get to wear my hat! WHOOO! Rumor has it that the parents want me to get a job AND take a summer course at FGCU. HA! Kill me first. One at a time, parents. One at a time. But you know me, I'll give in... since ya know, they feed me and give me shelter. Plus, they are the ones paying for my 'SUMMER 2006 REPTILE COLLECTION'. (sigh). Oh well. I guess the Summer of Adam is a never was.

I [heart] painting.

2006-04-30T03:03:23Z

Today (which is Saturday) I took my Statistics final exam. I feel like I did fine, the last problem had me stumped but that was the only one. So, good for me. Now, all my 'hard' classes are over and done with. The last thing I got is my painting critique on Monday. I only have one more painting to go, its a landscape. I don't like landscapes, but shouldn't take me long. All the others took me like 2 hours. After we were done with all 6 of the mandatory projects, we could do any subject matter we wish for the next 4 paintings we were assigned (we have to have 10 total). So, I had the idea to paint endangered species. Yup, what a surprise that is. I'm all done with that. I got the Indigo Snake I painted at Andrea's. Then, while I've been back this week and while I wasn't studying for finals, I painted 3 more of a Gorilla, a Komodo Dragon, and a Giant Panda (with the landscape, I have 11 paintings total, I'm the teachers pet). Just finished the Panda now. That one was the hardest, involved alot of white paint. But turned out good. In fact, I've improved greatly with my painting skills. I think I'd kick the ass of any artist I know. F U other artists. You pale in comparison to me. Me, the master. Master of the Universe. Fuckers. If I finish the landscape early tomorrow, I may paint one more of an Orangutan so the total is 12. I was thinking Tiger, but that would take longer with the stripes and all. The tiger is for over the summer :-P.

I'm so happy school is pretty over now. My main concern now is packing up and moving out. Got alot of shit, but I have until Thursday. Dad can't make it up here till then. Mom has to work :'-(. Oh well. I can relax and take my time packing up. I'll be seeing you all Friday or Saturday I guess. Haley's wedding is so soon! I'm willing to bet I'll be doing something to help out. Its like a tradition, whenever a Dispenza is around a Simon, we get doopted into helping. This time I don't mind though. I wanna be the flower boy or something, so I can wear my hair up and in a ponytail. I cut my finger really bad today, so I was freaking out, "Oh My God! I can't write! How will I calculate! Whats the Standard Deviation... of the.... mean... median... mode... finger...AHHH!!". I fashioned my own bandage out of a piece of ham, some foreskin, and a pencil. My finger no longer hurts. I'm in the middle of a South Park season rewind so I must be getting back to that.

People don't comment on my LJ's enough.

Auburn part 4 and school news

2006-04-25T01:29:18Z

Friday I made my way to Auburn University for the 4th time to visit my friend Andrea. I met up with her at the school around 4, and picked her up via parking at the library (I think). Didn't have any unfortunate car incidents. Went smooth as a zipper. Got to her apartment and got settled. I like her apartment. I find her roomates alcohol collection humorous. They have a massive television which gets the National Geographic Channel I discovered. That evening we ate at Subway and afterwards (or before?) we worked on our school work. Her on her grading Cal papers, and me on my paintings. She graded those things faster than I ever could have painted. I decided to start off painting an Indigo Snake. I took a bit longer, but got to look and talk about her family photos. I've decided she has the best house/property in the world. After that, I believe we watched Team America and before that played Mario Cart on N64. Not sure if I got the order right, or even the days we did those activities, but we did have fun. I got my ass handed too me on N64. But the movie was funny. I forgot many of the graphic scenes, and over reacted when people got shot and/or killed... I do that alot... its like a hobby to embarrass myself. I slept on the couch which turned out to be fine. Went to bed sort of early since Andrea turned out to be a light weight.

The next day I attempted to wake her around 9:30am, but she whined and extended her sleeping till 10. Sucks for her, I saw some amazing animal shows on National Geographic including one on snakes. That day we went to Ruby Tuesdays to eat lunch (?) and worked more on school work. I finished my painting which she liked. She got alot done too, she rewrote some paper for some class... I wasn't really paying attention. You'd think just doing school work for the majority of the weekend would be boring, and you'd be right. But, what you don't know is, even when doing homework, Andrea is a fun person to be around. After we had called it quits for school work, we listened to some music (some of hers on her computer, and some of mine on my computer). I found out that she likes alot of my music (and alot that she doesn't) and I learned that I like her taste in music too... even when I act like I don't. I turned out to be unusually quiet that evening I guess. I do that. Its not that stuttering was an issue, but... like always, I'm a wuss and was sad I had to leave the next day or whatever. I'm not sure why I was quiet, but, I hope it didn't affect her time with me. She a great friend, couldn't ask for any better. Later in the night we pulled out Euro Trip to watch. Alot of nudity... you know what I've always wondered? Why is it that girls are always naked in these sorts of movies, but no one ever sees any men nude. That sounds SO gay, but you get what I mean. Not sure if we did anything of importance after the movie, but all I remember is that we called it a night early on again. She is such a light weight! I drove 3 and a half hours and I was wide awake.

The last day just ok. Just watched some TV and talked (can we even call it that, we "talked"?). I was still more quiet and reserved than usual, which she didn't much like I guess. Can't blame her, but, what she needs to understand is... I'm a wierd kid. I may have called her wierd the whole weekend, but with all due respect, I am a much wierder person than she is. I don't an apology is needed but, what the hell, if it truely bothered you that I was quiet and sort of an ass, than I apologize. It isn't needed though. We ended the weekend with a look into her writing skills and an email from her parents. Her parents are real nice people. At around 1 she walked me down to the car and gave her a hug goodbye. She is a light weight, since I could pick her up when I hugged her. The drive home went smooth and arrived back here in about 3 hours. Called her, thanked her for having me over and all that jazz.

Today is Monday and the last "real" week of school for me. Got some great news today in Literature. Since I have perfect attendance, I am exempted from taking the final exam on Monday! Real happy and proud of that. That is a big weight lifted off my shoulders. In addition to that, I started and finished another painting just a little while ago. Its one of a Gorilla. Turned out even better than the Snake painting. I am improving alot when it comes to painting. Tomorrow I start my studying for Sociology exam on Thursday and my Statistics exam is on Saturday. Just gonna try my best like always.

Thats all that's been going on. Happy I made it up to Andrea's again and happy school is turning out good.

SHIT!

2006-04-18T03:54:01Z

Who has heard about this??? This is bad. Really bad. If this thing gets passed (and I am certain it will, people never agreed with the exotic animal hobby) than we can say goodbye to the exotic industry in Florida. And this is all due to assholes who released their pets into the Everglades. What the fuck is wrong with people?? DON'T DO THAT! What worries me most is, not that its a bill fucking up the ownership of giant pythons, but its an open ended law. Meaning, the Fish and Wildlife people can add ANY species they like at ANY time. This could mean large lizards like monitors/tegus, crocodiles, pretty much ANYTHING they want. I mean, they could even add Alligator Snappers to this. I don't know how that would effect me, but it can't be good. So, anyway, the following is some info on this law proposal. The guy, Wayne Hill, is pretty much the creator of the reptile industry in Florida.
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"The State of Florida is about to pass a bill that would require a $100 permit, a $1,000 bond, inspection of facilities, and the risk of prosecution as a felony, if you are grossly negligent and let your reptile of concern escape, this is to keep and display reptiles of concern. We were talking about Burmese and the other big 4 pythons originally but it was left open ended in the final draft to any reptile that Fish & Wildlife decides.
If the Fish & Wildlife stick to the big 5 this means that no retail baby Burmese, retics,ect will be sold in Fla. If the Fish & Wildlife decides to list all pythons then the industry is on the way out in Florida. The (Daytona) Expo will have to move out of Fla.
If you do business in Florida this is your concern! I am asking everyone, from Fla or not, to call Senator Paula Dockery Mon morning starting at 8 o'clock to oppose this bill, Senate bill # 990. Her office # is 850 487 5040. I am sure you will be told by some aid that this is a Fla bill and not your concern, but let them know that you do business in Fla and buy permits from Florida Fish & Wildlife every year.This is your concern!
Wayne Hill

I just called this morning and spoke to someone, they are answering the phone and are listening to concerns that people have. I for one mentioned my primary concerns being the law left open ended (meaning that F&W has the option to add any species they want, virtually at any time,) the fact that I firmly believe that the law is impossible to enforce and will in the end complicate the problem 10 fold as individuals who refuse to pay the fees in turn release their animals. The bill does not address dwarf species, thus including them in permiting proccess. PLEASE speak professionally and be courtoise at all times. Do not simply point at problems, but point out realistic solutions to the problem. ie. YEAR round drop off points for people to leave animals that have become to much to handle and/or less expensive permitting fee's."
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Give me some feedback on this. I think they should just bann the sale of Burmese. MAYBE other large snakes like Rock Pythons and Anacondas. But, making this law open ended is the wrong this to do. Believe me, I love the Fish and Wildlife department, but they do their job TOO well. Leaving this law open ended... its just bad. I know this is selfish but... all my hopes of getting anything after I'm out of college is pretty much dead now. Ugg.

nothing left to do

2006-04-14T01:33:02Z

Well, I just finished what I needed to for the night. I have this sociology paper due on Tuesday, but I'm pretty much set with it. I'm pretty tired. I haven't done my nightly excersizing yet, but I'll do that after this. Since I have a headache and all, I want to wait until it passes. Only class I got tomorrow is Stats, and that should be a short one. I think everyone should watch "Realm of the Yeti" on Animal Planet on Saturday at 8pm. Jeff Corwin is gonna be the host. Its going to be amazing. As a person that believes a giant bi-pedal ape roams the wilderness of North America, I'm going to be watching it. I'm going to Auburn next Friday (the 21st to be exact) to visit none other than Andrea. I'm excited about that. Not only will I get a well deserved break from my mundane routine, but I'll also get to visit a friend I haven't seen since... what? September? Wow, long time. Looking forward to it Blondy McBlonderson! I challenged her to a game of Mario Cart on N64... I'm gonna blow her away. Just hope I don't make her cry. She will cry the tears of unfathomable sadness. This is gonna be me, "Yes!... the tears of unfathomable sadness.... Mmmm... they taste so yummy and fresh!" Just bring it Drea. Just bring it. For all my hometown friends, your in luck. Next month I'm gonna be getting animals again once I'm home and squared away... yes, thats right... and I've decided on a group of animals that I've had some, but not alot of experience with. ARACHNIDS! Tarantulas and scorpions. I'm getting a variety too. Let me give you a list, cuz I'm sure your dying to know.

"Usambara" Baboon Tarantula.
A smaller African species of Baboon spider, but it has a badass attitude to make up for it.

Common Pinktoe Tarantula.
An arboreal species. Found in Amazonia. Unique in its habits.

Flat Rock Scorpion.
A phyically unique invert. Has a flattened body to fit in between the crevices of rocks. African species. Worlds longest.

Emperor Scorpion.
A hobby classic. Huge black scorp with muscular pinchers. The Worlds largest. Another African.

Desert Hairy Scorpion.
A well known species. From Arizona. Mild sting but has an attitude problem. Desert species.

Best. Collection. Ever.

And I haven't forgotten that Haley Simons marriage to Robert is in coming up soon. USA! USA! USA! Hey, can I be your flower girl... uh... boy?

read this article

2006-04-07T17:53:50Z

I ran across this website about tarantulas today. I was just doing a little research before I went out in search of the English Department. While I was going through the website, I saw this article some guy had written about "Environmental Concerns" conserning tarantulas (and other animals, naturally). I read it and its very good. Very very good. Makes my stuff look like a pile of puke. I recomend that you all read it.

http://www.eightlegs.org/general/enviro.html

It deals with all issues concerning the long term ecological health of these spiders, but his research and words can be applied to any plant/animal group or species you like. I'm telling ya, read it. You'll like it.

A "victory" for the conservation of JAWS!!

2006-04-06T01:57:05Z

The Alligator Snapping Turtle, as well as every species of Map Turtle, has finally been listed under CITES Appendix III for better laws concerning harvesting and the like. Ally Snappers are finally officially listed as an endangered species and now is under the protection of CITES. They have much stricter harvesting limits and every shipment over seas will now be carefully monitored, so people in Asia can't have their turtles and eat them too (aka the Asian Turtle Crisis, see? Asians are tricky... tricky but hott). This may or may not be a 'victory' to some people, since this species IS now considered endangered, but thats not what I'm focusing on. I'm focusing on the protection the species which it will now get in the wild, as well as in captivity. If you want to read more about this issue, and I mean ALOT more about this issue, go to this site: http://www.fws.gov/policy/library/05-24099.html . Chances are, only one person will actually read the CITES summary, and you know who you are "Blondy McBlonderson".

This is a pic of a really, really old snapper.

Thems Ingins past thems rocks...

2006-04-01T00:23:24Z

I guess today is some kind of craft show/sale on campus. The surrounding community has gathered to sell whatever crafts they have made. The commons has never been this packed with pensacola assclowns. I found something particularly funny though. Right across from the front door of my housing apartments is this section that is selling Native American items, stuff like actual animal skins, beads, and other goods of that nature. And with the good, there are a bunch of people, salesmen, dressed as native americans. At first, I thought these people were actual native americans. I got excited. Native Americans kick the ass of any other minority/race of people. Anyway, as I walked closer, I noticed something... strange. The native american fellow is wearing a baseball cap... a Larry the Cable Guy baseball cap with feathers pinned in the back. This puzzled me, since everything else he was wearing was "traditional tribe wear" (I say traditional for the lack of a better word. What I mean is, they looked like idiots). I walk closer, and the guy has a thick southern accent and a bunch of Jesus tattoos. It hits me. These redneck white fuckers are impersonating native americans and selling native american shit! Ok, for some reason, that bothered me alot. First, we kill countless numbers of these people. Then, we steal their land, the land that they settled first. And then to add insult to injury, we force them into the lifestyle that the white man finds accepting. We basicly raped and humiliated these people. And now after all that, rednecks are right outside my door dressed as chiefs and hunter/gatherers (and may I say a very poor and embarrassing impersonation) and making a profit from someone elses 'name sake'. I mean, half the guys have ball caps with the confederate flag and blue jeans on under their animal skin ponchos... but they think with long braided hair, feathers and pounding a drum to make tribal music, they can pass as a fucking indian. So anyway, after I finally realized who these impostors really were, I couldn't help but snicker under my breath. I found it so funny... funny enough infact to write about it here.

So yeah, the only thing I can think of now is... what is Nigel thinking after reading this? Something horribly racist I expect.

But seriously, in a fight between: a Cuban guy, a German guy, an English guy, and a Native American... the Native American would kill everytime. If I could ever meet a HOTT Native American woman (like in that movie Tombstone, oh gawd, she was SOOO HOTT), I'd run away with her into the woods to make little wild-Adam-men and women. It would be magical.

Oooo baby...

This is just a taste....

2006-03-28T02:27:14Z

The results of coral "bleaching" due to higher than normal ocean temps. Reefs all over the world are now lifeless due to global warming. Going extinct with these corals is the fish that depend on them for survival.

The results of illegal tiger poaching. Making their numbers even fewer.

The results of sharking 'finning'. The practice of cutting the fins off the shark to make shark fin soup. The rest of the shark is usually wasted. This apex predator of the oceans is dying out, and so will the ocean ecosystems they roam.

The result of the bushmeat trade. That is a gorilla head you see. Looks human, doesn't it?

The result of illegal whaling. Whaling does still exist, even though there really is no real need for it. Japan is a major problem in this illegal trade.

The results of deforestation. The loss of habitat is a MAJOR factor in the long term survival of our worlds wildlife.

The result of an oil spill. I think this one speaks for itself.

The result of a poached crocodile. This occurs all over our planet. No crocodile species is safe. They are being poached at a rapid rate and are disappearing even faster.

The results of the ever growing problem of turtle poaching in Asia. This is such a problem that it has been given a name, the Asian Turtle Crisis.

This is just a taste of what is occuring all over our planet, even as I'm writing this journal. We as a species must do something soon, ecosystems all over the world are in danger. Species are dying out at an inceasing rate and often in grewsum and inhuman ways. If we allow these apex predators, these vital habitats, and even our own closest relatives to go extinct, we as a species would fail. If we let this planet die under our watch, we not only would we let them go extinct, we may have even spelled the demise of our own existance.

Spring Break

2006-03-26T04:04:26Z

Spring Break went like this. I'll skip the parts where I was just at the house in my underwear... you can pretty much picture that yourself. The drive was long and boring, but my parents and I did it in one day. Got back late. Was funny to see Rocky again, he just hasn't changed at all. Jaws got even bigger, got a carapace length of about 7 inches. The next day (or Sunday?) I met up with Nigel and Katy at the Bell Tower. All Nigel talked about was this girl he met. Was a good change of pace from talking constantly about Alison Roeder. Katy shows up late as usual. We walked around the shopping center a little, just talking as we walked. We ate at New York Pizza (or whatever its called) and somehow the two of them discovered I do a "good Undertaker impression" when I roll my eyes back and get all creepy. They found it very funny. I find their faces funny. The night ended with us heading to Cape Coral to shoot some pool. That was really fun. Katy thought she knew it all and was a pro, but she was not. Nigel was the best at first, but I soon improved. I think I did the best of all of us. Zach joined us later in the night. He got his lower lip pierced. Thought it would look stupid, but oddly enough it seemed to suit him. Well done old man. Tuesday was a fun and messed up day. This is the day that sticks in my mind the most. First, Katy and Brant come to my house. This time Nigel is late. (Its funny, I am NEVER late. Ever.) I entertain them by feeding the turtle a mullet (which he ate whole, the fish being about half the size he is) and also entertained them with my killing Cuban anoles with my blowgun. I thought I would have been really rusty and a horrible shot, but I actually hit with acceracy ever time, never missed one shot. Well, almost every shot. I can't lie. Nigel shows up and I have the idea to go to the trailer parks "mini" zoo (Andrea, you would like this). Its just cages with tropical birds and parrots, exotic and rare ducks and geese, a couple species of Lemur, and now a pair of Green Iguana. The guy that owns this has 10 times that in his back yard, but its private property. He has muntjac deer, various primates, and some crazy birds. I'd been trying to befriend this guy for years, but he's like 70 and that would be just creepy. Anyway, so my friends were not impressed with the collection of animals, which I sort of figured. Too bad, cuz I really didn't care, I just wanted to go again. After the zoo, we went to eat at the Lazy Flamingo. I got these coupons from mom for $40, so it was almost a free meal. I pulled an Adam and sent us to the wrong Lazy, I forgot these coupons were only for the one on Captiva. But we got there and ate. I had the wings. Ok... this is getting dumb, let me fast forward to the interesting parts. So... we eat, then we go to the beach. I'm wearing my gym shorts from high school, they were like homosexual purple shorty shorts. HOTT. I'm also wearing a t-shirt because the body wash that was suppose to fight against breakouts made me break out in hives then in acne. Yeah, I'm sewing the company, *cough not cough*. Don't worry ladies, I'm all healed up by now *wink*. Ok, got off topic again, I'm talking to Ashley K right now and she's distracting me with her cat calls. Umm... ok, so we're at the beach, in the water. The waves were outragous. "The sea was angry that day, my friends! Like an old man trying to send back soup in a deli." But we braved the water anyway. Well, we got tossed around alot. Now, when I say tossed around, I don't mean that playfully... we got tossed like ragdolls. Flipped in the air sort of shit. We were landing on our heads and asses, getting cut up bad. As a matter of fact, poor Katy got tossed so hard that she landed on her face and scrapped up her right side of her face, right next to the eye (not the eye itself), it looked pretty bad at the time. Wasn't bleeding much, was just really red and looked sore. But like the tough bitch she is, she braved the water many more times and got tossed again and again, but never on her face. I got cut up on my back pretty bad, about as bad as Katy's scrape. Nigel almost drowned, and when I say almost, I mean he just panicked and grabbed onto me and Katy saved us both... from like 5 foot of water. If he hadn't grabbed on to me, I would have been fine, you gotta remember I'm shorter then him. We ended our beach time with them picking on me and putting sand down my shorts and making me out to be a fool. Listen fuckers, I have not forgotten and when you least expect it, I will get revenge on ALL of you; Katy, Brant, and Nigel. Think I could use some bigger targets for blowgunning... run fuckers run, MUHAHAHA! Anyway, fast forward... we ended the day at the Great White Grill and called it a night. Went to the Bailey Tract (a Sanibel nature hike) in my spare time, and like aways, saw some great stuff. The first time I went it was bright and sunny, saw a couple of black racers. One racer I played with a bit, he was a smart fellow, especially for a snake. I tried to out smart it by standing still until he emerged enough so I could grab him. Was amazing to see its reactions to me. Didn't run away, just watched me and warned me... trying to creep past me, but when it figured I was too big to tangle with, he'd scramble before I could touch him. The next time I went to the tract, it was raining. Saw a bunch of stuff, including two Alligators! Haven't seen gators on the island in TWO years, ever since the Sanibel fuckers shot and killed the majority of them. Could mean the Sanibel gators are making a comeback. I also witnessed an osprey dive into the water and catch a massive catfish about 20 feet away from me. Was amazing. Never seen that up close before, scared me, was so close it splashed me. So cool. Oh shit, as I'm writing this I'm falling asleep... I'm so tired. So let me wrap it up. Friday I met up with Katy and Nigel, we ate at this greek restraunt. Never eaten greed before. We had the flaming cheese... and yes, it is cheese set on fire. Was pretty good. Katy's face looks fine to me, she had a bandage over her injury, but I don't think its bad at all. We went to Broadroom Aquatics (the place with the fish and coral for sale). Never seen Katy's eyes light up like that before, she really loves marine life especially coral reefs. This place has some amazing set ups with live rock and coral and some outstanding fish. I'm gonna have to start my own coral reef tank as soon as I'm able, just don't see how I couldn't. We then got stuck in traffic, went to Lakes Park, had Dairy Queen, and ended the night at Katy's house playing card games that I didn't understand nor took seriously. She has a black lab (the dog) that is HUGE, its like twice the size it should be and its only 2 years old. But a real sweet dog none the less. Katy's mom is really nice too. I did not want to leave Friday night, but I made myself. I said my good byes and gave my hugs. I wanted to hug Katy and did with no protest from her, she hates hugs. But Nigel insisted I give him a hug too. I wanted to shake hands. I'm sorry but, I don't give guy on guy hugs... I just don't do that. Those area's should not be touching on people of the same sex. Woke up early this morning, got caught up talking to Ed "the old man" and than made the 10 hour trip back here. I didn't want to say goodbye to my folks, but just gotta remember I only got about 5 weeks left then back home for summer. And so here I am. I am very tired. I got some stuff to do, but that will wait until tomorrow. Its 10 and my eyes are closing at this moment. Sorry this post so long, I miss everybody! Sucked I didn't see Molly or the Sanibel crew this trip, but summers only a month away. MISS YOU GUYS! And to all a good night.

conservation rant

2006-03-16T03:26:11Z

Tonight I feel particularly animalistic. If feel like ranting. But what about? What animal conservation topic should I address? Something herpetology related? Perhaps the conservation of the worlds declining crocodilian population, a group of animals vital to the predatory health of our planet. I found it interesting how the news seemed to dwell on Steve Irwins ignorance as a parent (due to his feeding a crocodile while still holding his infant son), the news reports failed to mention that of the 23 species of crocodilian species, 17 are considered to be in grave danger of extinction.... a family of animals that has been around since the dinosaurs. Or maybe a rant on how the worlds amphibians are going EXTINCT at an unimaginable rate, due to our pollution and population growth (check into it, apparently this is so devastating that news programs are actually reporting it, George Bush complains took a back seat for about a week). Frogs have been called environmental indicators aka indicators of the planets health, that makes me a little uneasy knowing that worldwide, there is a mass extinction of frogs (for no real reason, except for this strange new fungus), our planet may be on its last legs. But actually, I feel like writing about primates. 'Primates, Adam? But don't you favor reptiles?' You maybe asking yourself these questions, or maybe just Nigel. I have a soft spot for primates, they are a close 2nd to reptiles on my list of favorites. Primates, especially the Great Apes, are so much like ourselves. They are able to learn and reason and survive by wits, not solely by instinct (like reptiles for example). Primates are known to feel emotions, just like you and I. Chimpanzees share over 98% of our genetic DNA and resemble human beings in both physical and mental ways. Now, imagine slaughtering a close family unit of these animals. Taking a machete to the confused mother, a mother that still has a very aware and terrified infant still clinging to its mothers back. After you are finished killing something so close to humans, you proceed to cut up the animals into manageable pieces for the FOOD MARKET. People will be FEASTING on your stock of slaughtered PRIMATES, creatures that share a very close resemblance to you. But you've gotten all you want from the adult animals, what do you do with the babies, still clinging to the lifeless bodies of their parents? Well, that's easy. You take the orphans and put them in cages, to be sold on the black market, furthering the capital that fuels the illegal wildlife trade. You may think that keeping a primate is harmless, you may even sell it to a person that will take good care of it and provide what it needs not just to survive, but thrive. But that isn't the sole issue. Sure, the health of the primate is important, but what about beyond the physical? How about the psychological? These animals remember. This was the animal that was still fearfully clinging to its mother, it watched as she was KILLED, its entire family whiped out and in an instant, this infant was alone and scared. These orphans develop psychological disabilities similar to humans, they are never mentally the same after such trauma. Most of these orphans, if they don't die in their cages or literally go insane (I'm not making this up, they do go mad over time, if the trauma was that sever), they wind up in captivity, to forever be captive and never to give anything back to the now ENDANGERED species. This is just one example of what happens daily in the natural world. Of the worlds 25 most endangered primates, 25% (about 1/4)of the 625 primate species are at risk of extinction. This includes Chimpanzees, Gorillas, and Orangutans... our closest relatives. I could almost understand why people don't protect crocodilians more or show them compassion, these animals are responsible for many human deaths each year, I can't deny that. But primates... they are so like us. Yet, we kill them without remorse and continue to do so. We have stressed their populations so much, that we are exterminating them. Extinction lingers sooner than we think, it could pound on natures door literally within my generation.

BEST. PICTURE. EVER.

2006-03-12T00:57:36Z

To put this picture in perspective... Sea Turtles can easily reach sizes of around 300 pounds, and maybe more. Behind the turtle is a very large Indo-Pacific Saltwater Crocodile... probably in excess of a 1,000 pounds.

And yes, that crocodile is about to eat that turtle... on a public beach...

INSANE.

Andrea, do me a personal favor, do not go swimming in New Zealand. Please.

EVERGLADES TRIP and such...

2006-03-11T00:40:06Z

Who ever has been bitching to me for definate dates, here they are. We will be going the 19th and the 20th of next week. My Spring Break begins on the 18th, so I'll be back that day and we'll head out the next day the 19th. If the 19th is no good for people, we could do it 20th and 21st instead.

K? As of right now the actual dates are the 19th and the 20th (back up days are 20th and the 21st).

Fuckers...

Almost time for bed...

2006-03-02T05:06:38Z

Sitting here at the computer and almost time for bed. Got class at 11am, but been getting up at 9 on days like tomorrow. Haven't updated for about a week, been a long silence and I've had some requests to post again, my avid readers were getting worried I had gotten smashed by a truck carrying sugar cane grown on the plantations in Cuba. I did not. Actually, just haven't updated for my own personal reasons, reasons that won't be shared with anyone accept select people, like my imaginary friend Jason Alexander. Got a test in Stats next Wednesday, and all I gotta say about that is (gulp). This stuff isn't as easy as the first crap, but I'll do it. This isn't as bad as algebra, that shit is evil, like those monkeys who throw their crap at you. I posted this 'Tell me how you really feel about me' thing on Myspace. Got a reply from Adam #2, who I then ripped into like a monkey on a cupcake. It was quite funny, but all he really had on me was that I'm Cuban (1/2 Cuban mind you) and that I like reptiles. I rebuttled with stuff like: you penis is small, your sister is hot, and your an ignorant monkeys ass.... the classics. (FYI: this was all in good fun, none was serious or intended to hurt feelings, I'm not doing that anymore). I also got a reply from Stephanie. You know the one from the Center and went to fight in Iraq, or if you don't, just ask me. I'm guessing she has a thing for me, because everytime she talks to me at all, she has to mention how "cute and good looking I am" and how I'm such a great guy and she sneaks in little dirty jokes. I'm not making this up, but believe me, I was surprised too. And she always has to make something sexual (sexual regarding me) with everything I say. Like, I asked her if she'd like to accompany us on that Everglades camping trip. I said she better bring a tent, and she said sure, but she also said "or if I don't, we could always share one. Don't worry I don't bite, cutie. Meow." You can't make this stuff up. If you just gotta know more about what she said to me, just comment and ask. So... is it ok with everyone (going on the camping trip) that she comes along? I don't see why not, she's a very nice person. I just don't know how to reply to the flirting. I'm not at all like how I act, I get intimidated by stuff like that. So anyhoo, got an Oscar (a fish) and he ate all my other fish... so... that's a bad thing, but I've grown to love the animal. He has a personality, Dad told me that they get tame enough that you can actually pet them. Cool. I'm getting a soft midsection again, probably because of all my nervous eating. When I'm nervous, I eat. Especially during school. Oh well, eating calms me. Don't help I like pie, but so what. Pecan is my favorite. Cantieny got a boat, which is fucking nice. I think we all (all being all the cool kids with boats) should all take our boats out at the same time. It would be sweet, we could race and shit. Git-R-Dun!... do ya'll see what'tha Pensacola has'a dun to me? I got this oral presentation for World Lit, and, if anyone knows me, they know I'm no good with... language. Not only do I say unbelievably stupid shit, but I also stutter. I gotta read this a poem of my choosing outloud to the class and analyze it. I've been rehearsing this thing since Monday, and I guess I'm improving. This irritates me to no end, I'm 20 years old and I still have this problem. You know what I've always wondered?... what my friends think of my stutter. I mean, do you think I'm mentally handicapped or what? I often think that you all underestimate my intelligence due to this. I know I won't get a response from anyone, this post is too long for anyone to want to read. Right Molly?.. hehe. I guess that's all I got. Two of my classes were cancelled today, so I got alot done, now I'm all caught up for a day or so. Alright... I'm done. Sorry its so long and anything else for that matter. Done.

Stupid thing

2006-02-22T02:44:23Z

Best, Worst, Last, First, Today, Tomorrow, Favorites, and Current.

_______BEST_______
1. Male friend: I have different ‘kinds‘ of guy friends, but yeah…. Troy/Nigel
2. Female friend: Again, I have different ‘kinds‘ of gal friends… Mollykins/Drea/KT
3. Vacation: That theme park trip my friends and I took around Senior year.
4. Age: whatever age I was Senior year
5. Memory: got a lot… you were there… pick one.

_______WORST_______
1. Time of day: don’t know… I guess early morning.
2. Day of the week: Monday
3. Food: Salad
4. Memory: that would be Amanda… yeah, that’s right.

_______LAST_______
1. Person you saw: Saw?… uh… that would be the cashier at the commons
2. Talked to on the phone: Dad
3. Hugged: Desiree on V-Day
4. Text messaged: Andrea
5: IM: Ashley K

_______TODAY_______
1. What are you doing now: finishing this stupid survey
2. Tonight: studying one last time and watching South Park/Daily Show/Colbert Report
3. Wearing: flannel shirt
4. What did you eat for lunch: a cajun chicken sandwich

_______TOMORROW_______
1. Is: my test in Lit
2. Got any plans: not yet… we’ll see… been trying to get plans
4. Dislikes about tomorrow?: going to painting to stand next to Linda
5. Do you have work?: if you count school as work, then yeah

_______FAVORITES_______
1. Number(s): 239
2. Song: too many to mention
3. Color: red
4. Season: summer
5. State: Florida… only SOUTH Florida
6. Satan or God: uhh… does Evolution count for anything?

_______CURRENTLY_______
1. With someone: my imaginary friend Jason Alexander
2. Missing someone: everyone!
3. Mood: better then yesterday and a little guilty
4. Wanting: a Tegu, Groundhog, Zebra Finch….

_______RANDOM__________
1. Who was the person that posted this before? Madison on Myspace
2. Describe that Person: A happy go lucky girl that most likely wants my sweet ass

V-Day and Desiree

2006-02-15T02:21:00Z

Hi all. I thought it was to early after my last post to post an entirely new journal, but eh. If you don't already know I did post a new one just before this one.

So today I had the sudden urge to get me a valentine for V-day (which is today). So, the only girl I could think of was this girl Desiree. Some of you know her from Myspace (aka the model girl). We had photo together last semester and have gotten to be friends. For a chick like that, she is a very very nice person and intellegent. Well, she's been complaining to me about her breakup with her ex boyfriend and, being Adam, I felt bad that she wouldn't have a valentine this holiday. So, today around 2pm I called her up and just asked if I could be her valentine. She says "Aw really?? That is so great! Aw that is so sweet of you! I wanna have your babies!" and whatever girly girls like that say to guy who has just done a nice gesture. I got her these flowers and one of those corny heart shaped boxes of candy. Got a deal on them (she didn't know that). Anyway, she just got here like an hour ago. She had a time finding Southside, it is sort of hidden, so I told her to meet me at the commons. Its sort of a walk away, but no big deal. So, she couldn't stay long and talk since she was meeting her family for dinner at some Italian restraunt... actually, I wasn't paying attention, I was focused on her... assets (LOL). She comes up to the room, and looks around. Apparently she didn't know you could actually live in these buildings. We talked for like 10 minutes, I gave her the gifts, she sayed "Aw, you didn't have to do this. You are so thoughtful! What a great friend! Ooo baby, lets get HOT right now on your bed!!" or whatever hotsy totsy girls say to guys that have just given flowers to them. We hugged (she smelled terrific! LOL) and, since it was raining, I walked her back to her car which was like a block away. Was really glad I could make her happy. Hopefully I'll get to see her again sometime soon. She is a really nice girl. But is she dating material? Well, you'd think so. She is amazingly gorgous. And a sweetheart. And I can't say that I'd refuse if she asked me out, but we are as opposite as two people get. Like night and day. And she is still stuck on this other guy, and I don't want anything to do with that. I think friends are good enough, right? So.... the point is, made a girl happy on V-Day (again, remember last year?) and got to hug a really gorgous girl (that smelled terrific!). THE END.

got done early tonight...

2006-02-14T03:09:57Z

Yeah, had homework, but I finished earlier then I expected so... hi. Decided to update for my LJ fans. Listening to some classic rock right now. Best music. Beats any crap Teuber or Danca listen to. Bi-otches. Not really. Don't hurt me. I've been talking to Ashley Kneram alot lately. She's been IMing me. Pretty cool. I think she wants my sweet ass. She can have it (Adam winks). She's a pretty cool kid, I had actually forgotten that we were pretty good friends in middle school. We were still friendly in high school, but no nearly to the extent we were in the past. Ok, I pulled something bad in my upper leg... aka lower groin... area. Yeah. Ouch, it hurts to get up, sit down, or... walk. I'm sorry if I'm a tender boy! Got a Sociology test tomorrow, no big dealio. Not the least bit concerned. Did study yesterday and today, and I am getting up 3 hours early tomorrow morning to study again... but no, uh, I'm not the least bit concerned. This Asian chick is all friendly with me in Painting. I'm surprised she hasn't humped my leg for crying out loud! I mean, ladies!, give me some breathing room, please! I can't please you all, all day and all night! If I've told you once, I've told you a thousand times! I'll go over it again, there is a 'sign up sheet' on my door. You just print your name, age, height, phone number, and 'your request' (Adam winks again, growl) and I'll get back to you in 48 hours to confirm the date and time of our... uh... "meeting".... if you can call it that (Adam winks once more). Ok ladies??! GOSH! These random guys pound on my door, say they gotta check my room for 'health issues', walk in, say "Hey! Neat fish tank, pal!", take a glance around, and say "Alrighty Mighty Max! You pass!", hand me a sheet of paper with writing on it and a check mark, and walk out. I missed one of Franks (from Everybody Loves Raymond) witty comments! Damn you healthy boys! Damn all the healthy boys! (Adam winks). I'm gonna be going to Edision this summer to take some course. Katy! We can carpool! We can sing songs and talk about memories past! Horray!

Fuckers.

Statistics - Test 1

2006-02-10T16:49:18Z

Got the results of Statistics - Test 1 today. Got an 80%, B-.

For all those math challenged and mentally retarded Lee County peoples, there is hope. For I am proof.

Now, if you'll excuse me... I'm gonna go cut a hole in my test paper and have sex with it.

the Superbowl is really boring

2006-02-05T23:43:08Z

GO STEELERS!! AHHHH! CATCH THE FEVER!!!

What would make football all the more exciting would be the use of steel chairs and boobies.

That is all.

new room and junk

2006-02-03T01:41:11Z

Whooo! Tuesday I moved into my Southside single room! No more room mate! No more idiot! No more wanting to murder him in his sleep! This room is great. I really can't complain. Its a bit rundown and its a bitch to lug anything slightly big up those spirling stairs, but who cares. I am sore though. See, I got the news that my new housing application was accepted, but that I had to move in that same day. So, yeah, took me from about late morning till about 9 at night to get everything I own up here. Was worth it though. The biggest pains were the fish tank with fish, the ginormous suitecase filled with clothes (weighed like 60 pounds), and the new TV I bought. I swear, if I had gotten anything larger then a 13 inch, I wouldn't have been able to fit the thing through the stairs. So, got TV and finally got internet. Took me a few days. I have to have dial up for a little bit, my wireless thing I bought just isn't working correctly, but Southside does have wireless, so thats pretty cool. My male Pearl Gourami (a fish for those of you who don't know) killed the female Pearl this morning. I guess she didn't like rough sex! (drum roll). I'll give you a moment to stop laughing. (moment passes).

Called Andrea last night but she blew me off after like a half hour... I had the urge to talk to her cuz... well, been a little stressed (she has too) and then this kid Jake calls and she's 'gotta go'. I guess I shouldn't be annoyed, its just... this is becoming.... I dunno.

For some reason, Ashley Knarem IM's me today. She asked me to join her facebook friends. We talked for like an hour. She's cool I guess. She's much more talkative online then in person. Or is that just cuz I'm around?

My neighbor is a girl and on her door she has this sign that says, "Ass & Titties Blvd". I found that... interesting. My new RA is pretty cool too. I guess thats about it. Gonna finish reading my Lit assignment... by the way, the worst short story ever.

I miss youz guyz!!

Boring post, if you don't care then don't read.

2006-01-26T22:31:26Z

Fish are more trouble then they're worth. Suddenly, my tank was cloudy. I went to class and came back, still cloudy. So, I go to Ivy's Pet Stop and get these drops that clear up the water and improve water quality. I put in it, and no 5 minutes later my Zebra Danios zip to the surface and start breathing heavy, acting sick. Oook... this makes no sense. The water is now crystal clear and no improvement in the Danios. They aren't gulping air, but just seem to be gasping for air. These fish are supposed to be tough and able to thrive through the ammonia cycle and all that shit. I'm annoyed. My new fish, Pearl Gouramis, are showing no signs of stress. None. At all. They have actually improved and gotten 'bolder' and less afraid of me. Very aggervating.

You'd think this would piss me off to the point to where I'd say "screw this". Nope, I'm not giving up. I'm determined to get as good with fish as I have become with reptiles.

If these Danio fish do die, its not a big loss. They cost .50 cents each. This is why I got them first after all... incase I did run into a problem like this. And the Gourami/Betta shouldn't be affected anyway (I'm 90% sure).

Actually, as I'm writing this... the Danios seem to be very slowly migrating back down to mid tank.

See? Told ya this was a boring one...

Decided to update for my LJ fans...

2006-01-22T03:48:00Z

Sup fools! Ye-yeeyah!

Um, so don't have much of interest to report. Just stuff. Don't know if I posted it, but I lost my credit card a few days ago, but now its all straightened out. No money stolen... I think I just misplaced it. Or maybe forgot it at the WalMart ATM, but eh.

Had a shit load of homework this weekend, but I'm caught up for the most part. I still got this lame Sociology project type thing to do... gotta go to a supermarket and find all the cultural foods and answer some questions about them, etc. Besides easy stuff like that, Statistics isn't as 'easy' as I hoped. I had a hell of a time figuring out the homework yesterday, took me 4 and a half hours to finish 12 problems. Not even complicated problems either. And this is only the beginning. So yeah, a little concerned. If I do have difficulty (not if, but when) I think I'll go to the math lab... oh and Drea keeps insisting that, if I ever get confused, I should ask her for help... anytime. So reluctantly, I guess I'll take her up on her offer.

Really miss home. Miss my family alot. I've been emailing them daily. They have this idea that the cat is some kind of genius. Comical. And miss my friends... sucks that you all are so scattered over the country now.

I've been busting Adam #2's chops. He posted on my myspace page that he killed a lizard and liked it. So I posted on his page that his sister Aimee is really hot and that people call me the 'human powertool'. Haha! Adam, your #2... bitch. Aimee, call me.

I guess the highlight of my... life... is that I started up an aquarium last week. I'm starting out with a school of Zebra Danios and a Betta. The Danios are so active, I really like them. They go a mile-a-minute everywhere and never stop. And at .49 cents each, how can you go wrong? The Betta looks cool too. His fins have a tattered look to them and his head and 1/3 of his body is black and the rest is a greenish/blueish. I'm thinking of getting Ram Cichlids to add to the tank. That would be my last addition, except for maybe a catfish. I guess these Ram Cichlids are one of the few peace-loving and good community tank cichlids. And they look amazing, the best looking cichlid I think. They stay super small too. So we'll see. The only concern I really have is that the Betta will mess with them. And unlike other cichlid species, these typically won't fight back. But so far so good. The Betta hasn't really messed with the Danios at all. So, as far as the Rams go, only one way to know for sure I guess.

Thats all that's going on in Adam world.

about me

2006-01-13T02:45:16Z

*ABOUT*
Name:	Adam
Birthday:	6-19-85
Birthplace:	Long Branch, New Jersey
Current Location:	Pensacola (college)
Eye Color:	brown
Hair Color:	dark brown
Height:	around 5'5" (lets hope)
Right Handed or Left Handed:	right handed
Your Heritage:	1/2 Cuban and Italian with some German, French, etc
The Shoes You Wore Today:	leather sandals
Your Weakness:	I'm too nice, I give in too easily (among other weaknesses)
Your Fears:	Heights (among other things that I can't remember)
Your Perfect Pizza:	Pizza in Calzone form
Goal You Would Like To Achieve This Year:	Get straight A's
Your Most Overused Phrase On an instant messenger:	K
Thoughts First Waking Up:	I gotta pee
Your Best Physical Feature:	Shoulders
Your Bedtime:	I'm a wimp, I have the bedtime of an old man
Your Most Missed Memory:	Anything having to do with my friends at home or at Auburn
Pepsi or Coke:	Pepsi (even though I always ask for Coke)
MacDonalds or Burger King:	MacDonalds (I like Burger Kings fries)
Single or Group Dates:	either I guess
Lipton Ice Tea or Nestea:	never tried either
Chocolate or Vanilla:	both are great
Cappuccino or Coffee:	none, tastes like a monkey
Do you Smoke:	nope, never
Do you Swear:	fuck yeah
Do you Sing:	badly, yes
Do you Shower Daily:	yeah, for the most part
Have you Been in Love:	Yes, don't know if thats a good thing anymore
Do you want to go to College:	already there
Do you want to get Married:	maybe, depends on alot
Do you belive in yourself:	Yeah, most of the time
Do you get Motion Sickness:	only on rollercoasters
Do you think you are Attractive:	yeah, most of the time... I'm not an ass though
Are you a Health Freak:	unfortunately, no
Do you get along with your Parents:	extremely well
Do you like Thunderstorms:	hell yes, brings out the frogs!
Do you play an Instrument:	not really, still trying out the harmonica
In the past month have you Drank Alcohol:	nope, have not
In the past month have you Smoked:	nope, have not
In the past month have you been on Drugs:	nope, drugs are for the ignorant
In the past month have you gone on a Date:	I have not
In the past month have you gone to a Mall:	actually... yes
In the past month have you eaten a box of Oreos:	nope... surprising to anyone?
In the past month have you eaten Sushi:	just had that tonight... don't have the calamari, trust me
In the past month have you been on Stage:	nope
In the past month have you been Dumped:	haven't had anyone to dump me
In the past month have you gone Skinny Dipping:	nope, why? You into that sort of thing... baby?
In the past month have you Stolen Anything:	can't say that I have
Ever been Drunk:	nope, I am curious though
Ever been called a Tease:	well naturally... have you seen me?... actually no, no I haven't
Ever been Beaten up:	maybe long ago, can't remember... brain damage?
Ever Shoplifted:	nope, can't say that I have
How do you want to Die:	in my sleep... that, or bitten by a highly venomous snake. (on that last one, I'm sort of kidding... sort of)
What do you want to be when you Grow Up:	I'd like to write childrens books about endangered species. Maybe even breed endangered species.
What country would you most like to Visit:	All of them... but especially Australia, New Guinea and surrounding islands, South America (the Amazon Rainforest!), Africa (the Congo Rainforest and Egypt), Italy, and Alaska.
*In a Boy/Girl..*
Favourite Eye Color:	Anything: Blue, Green, Almond... I'm an eye guy.
Favourite Hair Color:	blonde or dirty blonde
Short or Long Hair:	long hair is prefered
Height:	shorter then me, or no taller then 5'6"
Weight:	anything healthy
Best Clothing Style:	anything that fits the person
Number of Drugs I have taken:	none... again drugs are for the ignorant
Number of CDs I own:	like 2
Number of Piercings:	none
Number of Tattoos:	none yet, but perhaps a tattoo of a monkey hanging from my nipple by its tail holding a banana and giving a thumbs up. No seriously, if I ever get bitten by a venomous snake and survive, I'd like to get that species tattooed on my arm.
Number of things in my Past I Regret:	more then a few
CREATE YOUR OWN! - or - GET PAID TO TAKE SURVEYS!

I'm back... Jigg Jigg-a-wig Loopy Loopy Loo

2006-01-10T01:45:48Z

Well, break was good. Got to spend time with my friends and family. Where to start? Well, the drive home took longer then usual. We got caught up in a major traffic jam by Tampa, so it took like an extra two hours to get home. 12 hours. Enough to kill a normal man. Had tons of fun on Christmas. Family was down (Cuban grandparents, Uncle Chuck and new Aunt Traci and the two dogs)... can't lie that my family drives me (and my parents crazy), but we only gotta do Christmas once a year. My grandparents are loosing their bi-lingual minds. Papi (aka grandpa) can't see well anymore, is shacky on his feet, and could never hear that well, so he's almost impossible to talk to. Me not speaking spanish and all... my mom has trouble now, and she speak spanish. Grandma is grandma, always making little comments, often rude (who knows if she knows it or not), still not a fan of Chucks new wife and she says the darnest things, you gotta laugh. Chuck and Traci look happy being married and all. The dogs drove Rocky crazy, never seen him so upset. He was so mean to everyone, even mom. Was very happy with all my gifts, I stole Troys hat idea... but eh. To be fair, I asked for these hats way before I knew he was back into them. Oh well. Got some books, a Reptile Industry DVD, a scarf that Traci made, a watch (which I needed), new boots, and so on. I got all my friends and family gifts, but since I had a fixed income, I could only spend a max of $10 on everyone. That actually was very successful, Old Navy was having a sale and WalMart is always good. The only thing I went like a dollar over was at this Guitar place where I got The Beatles sheet music for Blondy McBlonderson (Andrea). Got some really nice gifts from friends too, I wuv you guys. David came down after Christmas, so that was cool. It did bother me that he took up alot of my time, it was like I was the only friend he has on Sanibel. I told him a while ago that it wouldn't be possible for him to stay at out house for the 2 or 3 weeks he was down, my parents would have disowned me. Not that he's a bad kid, but he can be alittle much to take... if you've met him you know what I'm talking about. So, guess what? The people he was going to stay with locked him out, so he slept in his car for most of the vacation. No joke. We felt kind of bad, so we let him eat our food and shower and stuff at my house. I know, it seems cruel... but my dad would have ended up killing him on the second night... so I really did David a favor. I got talked into going to Seductions (porn store) with him... I AM NEVER EVER DOING THAT AGAIN. It was so awkward and so wierd and gross and all these creepy rapist guys... ugg. Never again. David spent ALOT of money there... I found that sort of sad. We also went fishing twice but didn't catch shit. New Years was spent at Molly's house (as always) and all the cool kids were there. Spent the night cutting hair in Mollys bathroom, right through the New Year. Troy was classic and spit chocolate in Jasons hair, in retaliation for being punched in the balls. Good times. Had alot of fun, and Gus did it again... amazing food. Didn't talk to Andrea much this whole break, I think she secretly hates me... she's been trying to make up for it by talking to me alot now... what an asshole. Kiss my ass. Did cool stuff like show up to Molly's unannounced (which I found very awkward for some reason, I don't know why). On the last days I went shooting with Troy.. never been shooting before. Was very loud. Very loud. But very fun. I didn't get a bulleye, but did hit the target everytime... Troy said that was really good for a first timer. I'll be killing things in no time. Erins house is nice, she has tons of cats... that white one is the coolest. This other really elderly one would not leave me alone, very nice cat. And what the fuck people... I find out two days later that Molly almost died, from Troy no less. Ok, new rule, when a close friend of mine's tire blows and skids into a ditch (or pond?) and could have died, you tell me in less then a day. Please. So, that sort of concerned me a bit. Molly, try not to die anytime soon. Found out something horrible from Katy.. not gonna say much, cuz its not mine to say, but Katy, go for the groin. And move in with Nigel... talk about the odd couple. And speaking of Nigel, the last day I was home he wanted to spend time on the island. He never shows up. Never did that before, thought he died... wouldn't have been able to go to his funeral anyway. Hehe. So, took the 10 hour drive back, was sad to leave my parents, I miss them alot. And the cat. Rocky rocks (play on words, suckas). I'm trying to a single room in two weeks. I'm gonna apply for one and see what happens. Wish me luck. I want out of Martin Hall. Thinking of asking out this Hanna girl too, but you know me... I'll back out for some reason like... thats not her natural hair color. We'll see. She's hard to locate too... never in her room, I saw her downstairs with her girlfriend, but dummy me, didn't get her number. Should have done that during Photo class last semester, eh?

FESTIVUS

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Anyone want to celebrate FESTIVUS this year? If so, we'll do it at someones house December 23rd and I'll bring the aluminum pole. We'll all help prepare the Festivus dinner, and we'll all participate in the "airing of grievances" and then, to end the night, The Feats of Strength will be preformed by two lucky kids. What'cha say?

A Festivus for the rest of us!