:: The Blurst of Times ::

:: 2.29.2004 ::

The Hudsucker Proxy is the best movie that I have seen all year.




Best.




Movie.




All.




Year.
:: Freddy F. at 2:12 AM [+] ::
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Apparently I am in the process of failing my studio class. Bob is telling me that I'm splitting my time between D's and zeros almost evenly.

That being said, I'm blogging efficiently tonight. I will simultaniously give props to someone who precisely sums up what I have to say, while linking to the same information I would have linked to. I will do all this here.

"Everybody wants a good time, but the bars are full of cigarette smoke, I think I'll stay at home, I think I'll wait for monday..."
:: Freddy F. at 10:56 PM [+] ::
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My mother just wholly 'dissed my roommates (yeah, all three of them) by glancing at them around the room and telling them that she had no desire to meet them. Then, I was told, she said "yo, yo."

My mom's a lot radder than I once thought.

"A killer insitinct tells her to be aware of evil men..."
:: Freddy F. at 8:20 PM [+] ::
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I interviewed with six firms yesterday. I think, if I tried (cared), I could get a job at any one of them. However. I have no desire to work in Florida, Texas, or Denver. I refuse to work for a company that has no stewardship ethic beyond simple dollar values. That eliminates five firms right there. The other firm designs sports facilities and is located in Kansas City (that's two strikes, right off the bat). But. They have the largest, not to mention globally renowned, model shop in the midwest. That's almost a home run. Let's keep our eye on that.

Today, I met with the Nation to move forward on this senior design project. Huge. It was awesome. Here's a textual audio bite for ya:

"Someone is sitting in my chair. You're sitting in my chair, Just remember that next time."

"I want you to crunch the numbers on our yearly elctricity intake - I want to see how it compares to the cost of windmills."

"We're going to have to tell the people they can't shoot high-powered rifles on the reservation anymore. Only shotguns and twenty-twos."

Progress is afoot.

"Campbell, California, ah, please don't let me down. Robert, I remember when you used to run the town. I'll never forget, and I'll always be your friend, I'll be seeing you on the other side..."

:: Freddy F. at 9:19 PM [+] ::
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Things of note:

The 'hawk has been brought in to pasture. For possibly the last time in my life I have done away with a "radi-cool" haircut and gone with the ol' shaved-look-soon-to-be-a-bit-of-a-high-&-tight. The logic behind this drastic action should become clear to you in a few moments.

Hopefully, I am have done something to help save Sedan, Kansas from the doom of dwindling small town populations. Hopefully, I have done something to give them direction and further opportunity to see their town flourish. Hopeully, they have listened to what we had to say.

In the next week I expect to see exponential progress made on my capstone project. Finally pulling this whole thing together could lead to some excellent opportunities in terms of having something that I design in college built in my first year of practice.

In the next week I hope to see linear progress (but progress none-the-less) made on my finding employment, possibly in the form of exponential progress made on completing my portfolio (for those of you who are befuddled by how linear growth can be a product of some form of exponential growth, allow me to refer you to Mr. Neeman at Millard North High School, who I'm sure would be glad to explain everything in terms of derivatives, integrals, limits, and a lot of greek letters).

Looking forward to visiting the City. Can one get prenostalgic?

"You light up my life. You give me hope to carry on..."
:: Freddy F. at 11:02 AM [+] ::
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Almost a line-by-line response. To everyone.

To You: Congratulations on employment. May it bring you years of pleasure and enjoyment. Forty years, to be exact. Also, UFB will be playing their final show ever in Lawrence, KS on March 6 at the Bottleneck. I know this is essentially a moot point for many, but I thought that those who enjoyed UFB as much as you (and I) did (do), may want to catch it one last time.

To You: How do I get a sassy looking picture on my own blog-page?

To You: Welcome back from oblivion. I finished The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay. It was good - I don't use the word 'brilliant,' but I will use the words 'a pleasure to read,' so thank you for the recommendation (and subsequent loan). I did like the end, because it ended like a story should end: with unresolved issues. It makes the story all the more believable because there is no epilogue or any 'this is what happened to them in the future.' I don't want their whole life story - I just want this story.

To You: You are exactly right - happiness is a state of mind. Which on one hand means that it can be artificailly created, but on the other hand means that it can be cultivated and maintained, dispite adverse outside influences. There are times in my life when I am in dire need of being 'made' happy. Frankly, sometimes I just need a serious can of happy beat into my thick skull. Sometimes I seek this state of mind through short-sighted and selfish means - have patience and I will come around in time. But every now and then, give me a swift kick in the teeth and remind me that, while the assholes are still lurking out there, they are not inside me and thus do not have to impact my life.

To You: I wholeheartedly agree. I don't think I could agree more. I will, however, qualify my definition of stupid to emphasize people who take their own interests of ease, gain, or luxury, over the basic needs and existence of those in their community.

To You: Got a computer problem? Consult this and then see if you agree that maybe the real problem is that we are only half-inventing the correct solutions and not spending enough time making sure they work, before racing ahead to the next invention.

Well, I think that is everything. Not exactly how I felt when I work up this morning, but much much better instead. Focus on maintaining that state of mind.

"The fourth of july, with Lucy in sky, I remember pine trees and the coat of many colors..."
:: Freddy F. at 2:03 PM [+] ::
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Swappin' Manhattans - Two Movies and a Book

Watched Igby Goes Down on friday night. It was somehow really funny and really depressing. I think that when it was funny, I really enjoyed it, and when it was [trying to be] depressing, I really was not affected much by it.

Then last night watched 25th Hour. Someone once told me this was one of the best responses to the events of September 11th, 2001 that he had seen. In many ways, I was inclined to agree. Not only did it portray the events in a less exploitative manner (in more of a way that someone who was really affected by those events would have, not in a way that someone who wanted to make a buck by associtating themselves to such a tragedy would have), but it brought it all down to what really happened on that fateful day: That no one can take away the things we hold precious - it is all our to waste if we squander what we love and what makes us special. On one hand it could be by involving ourselves in underhanded dealings with foreign groups that blows up in our faces and leaves us going to jail, or it could be by involving ourselves in underhanded dealings with foreign groups that blows up in our faces and leaves us with thousands dead and a shaken nation. No matter how many people we want to say "fuck you" to, all we can do is look ourselves straight in the eye and say "No man, fuck you."

And further progress is being made on The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay. So far this is the second source that has said [essentially] "Comic book characters are created from the fears, weaknesses, dreams, and fantasies of their creators." Eh, maybe this is a too braod generalization (in that you could say any character is based on those aspects of their creator) but it rings especially true here. I feel like there is going to be a healthy dose of tragedy before this one is over, but I'm looking forward to the tale.

Oh, and I saw Secondhand Lions. It was good and wholesome, not without corniness or being a little cheezy, but it worked. Oh, but that Haley Joe Osmond kid - I just cant stand that little shit. Stop making your voice crack on purpose - it ain't cute!

"Ah, bang bang bang bang. Ah-whoo-hoo..."
:: Freddy F. at 5:46 PM [+] ::
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This is the stupidest fucking thing I have ever heard, in 2004, before, or after - and I hope these people suffer terrible karma from now on for bringing this suit about

"Fuck you and the horse you rode into town..."
:: Freddy F. at 5:54 PM [+] ::
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NEW LINK NEW LINK NEW LINK

I'd like to welcome my favorite sister to the world wide web.

Hopefully you will find it as magical as you once imagined.

"It just takes some time. Little girl, you're in the middle of the line, everything (everything) will be just fine..."
:: Freddy F. at 5:21 PM [+] ::
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I have icicles that are now providing load-bearing support for my eaves. That's right, they go from my gutters to the ground, as a single solid piece.

That's right, I said eaves.

Yeah, I do crossword puzzles.

"Take your pictures down, shake it out..."
:: Freddy F. at 3:09 PM [+] ::
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What does a snow day mean to the world? A day off from the normal drudgery of life/career/school.

What does a snow day mean to me? It's just that much harder to get into studio.

In the last few days, I have spent a lot of time and energy (and money) to go out of my way to make sure people are happy. When some people receive these gifts of mine, they are very pleased, thank me / congradulate me, return with a gift of their own, and make it a very pleasant experience. Those who were at the party last night that acted like this - you made the whole thing worthwhile. When other people receive these gifts, they are surly, mocking, complain about how I did things or the result, and then I receive no thanks and no retruns. Honestly, I am at a loss. I don't know how to deal with these other people. Do I say something back? Do I ignore them and proceed with my business as usual? Do I show them, by pointing to their lower ribs, how high a pair of grilling tongs would go if I shoved them up their ass? My first reaction is to retaliate somehow, but then I have people putting hands on my chest saying "now Fred, you're being an asshole" and I know they're right. So what do I do? I'm confronted with this problem, more an issue of blatant disregard for the community as a whole on a daily basis.

I want to be a good person. I don't want to be a dick. I want to be a good friend and roommate. But I cannot withstand what I see as personal attacks and continue to turn the other cheek with no recourse of my own. Help me.

"'Fuck you, I hate you' 's all she said, as she slapped my face and spit beer on me. And my pants are falling down..."
:: Freddy F. at 11:50 AM [+] ::
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