Thumper's Thoughts

Dating Do’s and Don'ts

noreply@blogger.com (The Thumper) — Sun, 23 Sep 2007 19:38:00 +0000

According to DivineCaroline, there are some things that singles should know about dating. Here are a few:

1. If you ask a woman out for a date, take the lead, be a gentleman, and plan. Don’t show up without a plan.
2. Don’t show up for a date wearing torn jeans, cut off jeans, or a combination of the above with Tevas or Birkenstocks. Instead, put some thought into what you wear. First impressions are lasting impressions.
3. If you are self-conscious about your body, then work out. Working out produces endorphins, which make you happy.
4. If you had a bad day at work and you are simply in a negative mind space, you are probably better off not bringing your date down, so let him or her know you need to reschedule. Your date will appreciate your honesty.
5. If you are balding, get a buzz cut—it’s sexy.

Here's the rest.

Far from Home

noreply@blogger.com (The Thumper) — Fri, 14 Sep 2007 23:07:00 +0000

This is the farthest I've ever been from home.

I'm flying in an airplane to Seattle, and taking another flight to Walla Walla, where I will be going to college for the next 3 or 4 years.

I went to school in Texas, where I live. The farthest I've been from home for a whole 9 or 10 months is 4 hours. And that's not including my dad's house, 1 hour away. I've been up here once before, but we didn't have a connecting flight. Just straight to Pasco, near Walla Walla.

So this is it. Going away to college. I had to pack all my stuff in 2 bags and a backpack. Needless to say, I will have to buy some things while I'm in Walla Walla. I am, however, glad that my dad is going with me.

Distances aren't what they used to be.

Just years ago, going away to college meant never seeing and rarely talking to your college-student relative. Now, with email, IM, SMS, cellular, and a host of other abbreviated devices, communicating, just talking, to a far-away college student isn't hard at all anymore.

Hopefully, I will be able to keep in touch with family and friends back home on a regular basis.

I agree with all of it:

noreply@blogger.com (The Thumper) — Tue, 21 Aug 2007 22:39:00 +0000

ARREST EVERY PARENT THERE - What Would Tyler Durden Do

Family Guy - Most Disturbing Moments Ever

noreply@blogger.com (The Thumper) — Tue, 21 Aug 2007 22:29:00 +0000

YouTube - Family Guy - Most Disturbing Moments Ever

Pretty Funny!!

New Pretend Word: Badassitude

noreply@blogger.com (The Thumper) — Tue, 21 Aug 2007 22:05:00 +0000

Definition: (Adj.) This word describes how badass someone or something is, usually having alot of it.

Ex.:Charlton Heston, a man who starred in one of the only movies where someone gets killed, I mean honest-to-goodness killed(clip here at 2:45). In addition is a top person in the NRA.

noreply@blogger.com (The Thumper) — Tue, 21 Aug 2007 22:05:00 +0000

Lifehacker: The Name Says It All

noreply@blogger.com (The Thumper) — Thu, 09 Aug 2007 15:42:00 +0000

This website is dedicated to the improvement of software and hardware. Whether it's Mozilla Firefox, Windows Vista, Mac, or Linux, this site has useful software for you.

Lifehacker, tips and downloads for getting things done

Map of the 'Blogosphere'

noreply@blogger.com (The Thumper) — Sun, 22 Apr 2007 06:42:00 +0000

Blogosphere is the collective term encompassing all blogs as a community or social network. - Wikipedia

Map of the Blogosphere - DISCOVER Magazine

This is a 'map' that I found to show what the blogosphere is.
Also, I found it ironic that I would post this to my blog, because writing about blog concepts on my blog is ironic.

WTF?

noreply@blogger.com (The Thumper) — Fri, 13 Apr 2007 13:47:00 +0000

WTF Mac Store on Flickr

Perfect WTF - A neon sign that makes an unexpected statement.

How dating my ex was like playing DOOM II on nightmare mode

noreply@blogger.com (The Thumper) — Tue, 10 Apr 2007 01:46:00 +0000

This is so true!! Enough said.
Mingle2.com - How dating my ex was like playing DOOM II on nightmare mode

Michael Jackson wants Vegas robot

noreply@blogger.com (The Thumper) — Thu, 29 Mar 2007 04:52:00 +0000

Michael Jackson wants Vegas robot

Read this:
Michael Jackson is in discussions about creating a 50-foot robotic replica of himself to roam the Las Vegas desert, according to reports.

Why? WHY???

Saint Patrick and his day.

noreply@blogger.com (The Thumper) — Sat, 17 Mar 2007 22:50:00 +0000

In lieu of the date (3/17), I have decided to post some facts that I found interesting about the Saint Patrick.

I got most of this information from this source: Saint Patrick - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.

Patrick was born at Banna Venta Berniae, Calpornius his father was a deacon, his grandfather Potitus a

priest. When he was about sixteen, he was captured and carried off as a slave to Ireland. Patrick worked as a

herdsman, remaining a captive for six years. He writes that his faith grew in captivity, and that he prayed

daily. After six years he heard a voice telling him that he would soon go home, and then that his ship was

ready. Fleeing his master, he travelled to a port, two hundred miles away he says, where he found a ship and,

after various adventures, returned home to his family, now in his early twenties.

He recounts a vision that he had after returning home:

I saw a man coming, as it were from Ireland. His name was Victoricus, and he carried many letters, and he

gave me one of them. I read the heading: "The Voice of the Irish". As I began the letter, I imagined in that

moment that I heard the voice of those very people who were near the wood of Foclut, which is beside the

western sea—and they cried out, as with one voice: "We appeal to you, holy servant boy, to come and walk

among us.

Not much other than that is interesting in his life (that I found) but for the fact that he didn't actually banish snakes from Ireland, because there were never any there at all, and that he is the patron saint for engineers (which I am in school hoping to become).

Now for some other stuff:

How to Celebrate St. Patrick's Day (source)

Know the history of St. Patrick's Day. Though history saw celebrations of feasts in his honor, St. Patrick's Day was not officially recognized until 1976. Saint Patrick has been credited with bringing Christianity to Ireland as well as being the man that rid the country of snakes.
Go green. You don't have to wear a sweater with a giant three or four-leaf clover (though that would certainly help you stand out).
The great thing about this holiday is you are free to go as subtle or as wild as you like. T-shirts have been a common article of clothing to wear proudly.
Accessorize. Buttons, pins and jewelry are all great ways to dress up an outfit. On St. Patrick's Day, they become ways to express the fun side of fashion. Nothing is too gaudy or outlandish. Buttons with clever (or not so clever) sayings are also encouraged. Small shamrock pins are a great and subtle way to express your support of the holiday. Dying your hair or your pets' fur bright green is also a great way to stand out.
Eat traditional Irish food. Beer and spirits are not the only great "foods" to come out of Ireland. Corned beef (corned beef is not a traditional Irish meal, that tradition started in NYC), cabbage and lamb stew are tasty ways to "keep it real."
Play Music. Ireland has a long history with music, and many incredible styles have emerged. Celtic, folk and traditional Irish pub songs might just get you in the St. Patrick's Day spirit!
Attend local parades. If you can't make it to the five day festival in Dublin, Ireland, check out the scene locally. Though small towns aren't likely to have parades, many large cities such as New York City, Boston, St. Louis, San Francisco, Chicago, London and Sydney have great celebrations.
Listen to the radio. Popular radio stations will often be announcing their involvement in parties around your city to drum up buzz. If you haven't heard anything, call up the local stations and ask if they've heard any St. Patrick's Day news.
Check out the bar scene. Most bars and pubs love St. Patrick's Day. One of the few holidays that are marked for an increase in alcohol consumption, many will be catering to patrons. You may find special prices on draft beer, food and cover charges. Call around to your favorite joints and ask if they have any celebration plans.
Consider staying at home. If you aren't a fan of the bar scene but still want to celebrate, invite a few friends over and have a St. Patrick's Day themed party. Go as extreme or as laid back as you want: insist that everyone wear green or just have them come as they are and chill out with a few beers.
Be respectful. Because St. Patrick's Day has become a secularly practiced holiday, there may be people who feel offended by your green enthusiasm. This is why it is important that you understand why the holiday exists. Explain that you appreciate the early traditions of the holiday and that you aren't intending to dishonor those traditions - you are just trying to have fun.

FIN.

Safenow.org - a parody of ready.gov

noreply@blogger.com (The Thumper) — Sat, 17 Mar 2007 19:37:00 +0000

Here's a website that puts a humorous tough on many anti-terrorism signs that may very well exist (I don't know, it's possible).

And remember,
Michael Jackson is a terrorist. If you spot this smooth criminal
with scary eyes, run away now.

noreply@blogger.com (The Thumper) — Fri, 16 Mar 2007 03:01:00 +0000

Technorati Profile

What must be done must be done:

noreply@blogger.com (The Thumper) — Mon, 05 Mar 2007 15:03:00 +0000

Unreleased Jimmy Page Guitar Riff To Be Retrieved from Secret Vault To Save Rock and Roll | The Onion - America's Finest News Source

From the "In-Case-You-Ever-Wondered" Files: Police Codes

noreply@blogger.com (The Thumper) — Mon, 05 Mar 2007 03:54:00 +0000

Here is a list of Police codes. That's all.

Bugs Smeared on a Windshield - Magnified!

noreply@blogger.com (The Thumper) — Fri, 02 Mar 2007 15:12:00 +0000

Fotoserie "Scheibenkleister": Tödliche Verkehrsunfälle - SPIEGEL ONLINE - Nachrichten

Some German site with magnified pictures of bugs smashed against a surface.

It's pretty cool!

World is going to hell.

noreply@blogger.com (The Thumper) — Thu, 01 Mar 2007 16:07:00 +0000

According to the Dallas Morning News, the three top stories that were posted to my RSS Reader for today:

Man Shot Outside Porn Shop

Guest Shot at Renaissance Hotel

Suspect Shot During Burglary

When all three top stories have "shot" as the second word in their titles, something is definitely wrong with this world.

Random British Slang

noreply@blogger.com (The Thumper) — Wed, 28 Feb 2007 14:56:00 +0000

Baccy - Tobacco. The sort you use to roll your own

Brill - Short for "brilliant". Used by kids to mean cool.

Dishy - If someone is a bit of a dish or a bit dishy it means they are attractive or good looking.

Porridge - Doing porridge means to serve time in prison. There was also a comedy TV series called Porridge about a prisoner starring Ronnie Barker of The Two Ronnies fame.

Splash out - If you splash out on something - it means you throw your senses out the window, get out your credit card and spend far too much money. You might splash out on a new car or even on a good meal.

NY Comic Convention 2007

noreply@blogger.com (The Thumper) — Tue, 27 Feb 2007 04:28:00 +0000

Originally: By Ryan Brenizer
New York Comic Con attracted thousands of comic book fans last
weekend, with many donning costumes ranging from simple Spider-Man
T-shirts to an elaborate, $5,500 replica of Boba Fett's Mandalorian
armor.
Many geek-friendly celebrities made appearances, including comedian Stephen Colbert, Clerks director Kevin Smith, Battlestar Galactica stars James Callis and Tricia Helfer -- and, mysteriously, Gary Coleman of Diff'rent Strokes.
Last year's New York Comic Con -- manned mostly by volunteers -- was
shut down by fire marshals, but the 2007 event's operation was tighter
than a pair of spandex undies.

-- Wired Magazine Blog

Here's a cool... thing: Clint Laourdakis shows off a replica of a sword from Final Fantasy VII as part of a display for handmade weapon retailer LucyGoosie.

Photo: Ryan Brenizer

Famous Phrases, Part I

noreply@blogger.com (The Thumper) — Mon, 05 Feb 2007 17:10:00 +0000

Cogito ergo sum - I think therefore I am.
-Rene Descartes
Translation: Our realities are determined, or at least greatly influenced, by how we see things.
Vendi, Vidi, Vici - I came, I saw, I conquered.
-Julius Caesar
Translation: Just something that the Conqueror said once upon a time.

Wow. I had totally nothing to write, but I didn't want to neglect posting too long, so I decided to list two Latin phrases that are famous. There's nothing to get the philosophical juices flowing like nothing else. I would write all the philosophical things that came to mind, but I decided to write about the irony of instant-philosophy. Philosophy means "the love of wisdom", according to Wikipedia. That is a great source for all types of information, by the way.
The way things are and the way we see things is very different, but the reality that we perceive will eventually meet, if we aspire to it enough. That can be good or bad. Who we are and who we are becoming will constantly get closer, yet never meet. Like a rational function with asymptotes. Sorry about that, a little math verbiage there. Google it. Until next time, insert catch-phrase here.

New Year's Resolution

noreply@blogger.com (The Thumper) — Mon, 08 Jan 2007 06:17:00 +0000

Well, I had this great idea to put up a post on this blog at least once a week, but that failed by the first week of the year. I don't claim total responsibility, though, because I had very limited internet access, and I was studying for a very important test. Anyway, I hate making excuses, so beginning this week, I will (attempt to) post about a page's worth every week in either a single post or several posts. Whatever. Anyway, I need to get to bed, because, look at the time posted, and besides that, I have nothing more to say.

I might as well...

noreply@blogger.com (The Thumper) — Mon, 04 Dec 2006 03:49:00 +0000

I listen to a video-podcast from 1up.com that has alot of electronic game-based news and reviews and stuff, and I had to get the scoop in the next-generation systems ( PS3, Wii, Xbox 360) and how they are doing. I found a website that has stats on sales of these systems. Here it is.

Another Random Chuck Norris Joke

noreply@blogger.com (The Thumper) — Fri, 01 Dec 2006 19:42:00 +0000

Chuck Norris doesn't shower, he only takes blood baths.

noreply@blogger.com (The Thumper) — Fri, 01 Dec 2006 19:14:00 +0000

C₈H₁₀N₄O_{2

What is that? Well, dear friends, this is the greatest substance in the world.
In case you haven't guessed, this is the molecular substance for caffeine. I could go into the specifics of the substance, but anyone who has internet access has access to the substance, so I'll leave with this: the best (and cheapest) way to consume the chemical is to drink coffee. You can get the most caffeine for the smallest price. I recommend Starbucks.}