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Title: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Art Vandelay on January 04, 2012, 02:46:11 am
I found out that on the new forum, thread OP's have the power to lock threads. As such, I'm getting in on reviving as many of the old megathreads as I can. He who controls the threads, controls the world! Mwahahahahaha.
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Post by: Undecided on January 04, 2012, 02:56:48 am
Good for you. I found a karaoke track for the torch song I particularly enjoy.
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Post by: Smurfette Principle on January 04, 2012, 02:58:01 am
Up at 3:00 on a school night.
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Post by: Sleepy on January 04, 2012, 02:59:48 am
Up at 3 on a non-school night. And this day will be filled with awesome.
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Post by: VirtualStranger on January 04, 2012, 03:00:43 am
Sitting in a nice hotel in Maryland.
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Post by: Smurfette Principle on January 04, 2012, 03:13:23 am
New avatar! Any suggestions to change it?
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Post by: Hades on January 04, 2012, 03:18:27 am
Up at 3 on a non-school night. And this day will be filled with awesome.

You were in the IRC. That is good thing that doesn't happen as often as it should.
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Post by: chad sexington on January 04, 2012, 05:35:02 am
New avatar! Any suggestions to change it?

No.  It is awesome.
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Post by: Jebediah on January 04, 2012, 09:21:33 am
I don't know if it'll work yet, but I thought of a new way to get my mom to fix her laptop for me.

Edit:
Never mind, everyone. Stand down. The plan has been foiled.
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Post by: Smurfette Principle on January 04, 2012, 01:00:37 pm
I have a title! An awesome one!
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Post by: Shane for Wax on January 04, 2012, 01:18:49 pm
I found out Smurfette likes the title I gave her. :D

In other good news, I had hot wings that were nummy.
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Post by: Jebediah on January 04, 2012, 01:31:36 pm
I just turned my head and saw two Hershey Kisses sitting on my desk.
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Post by: calee022 on January 04, 2012, 03:38:12 pm
New avatar! Any suggestions to change it?

Boobs?
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Post by: TheL on January 04, 2012, 07:46:16 pm
Finally got my mitts on a copy of Ghost Story.
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Post by: Osama bin Bambi on January 04, 2012, 07:49:18 pm
I haz a title!
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Post by: Hades on January 04, 2012, 08:17:48 pm
I just turned my head and saw two Hershey Kisses sitting on my desk.

That would brighten even the gloomiest of days.
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Post by: Søren on January 04, 2012, 08:37:40 pm
One of my favorite bands released a new album. Alcest. Fuckin love them and the album is so...so..perfect
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Post by: Sleepy on January 05, 2012, 02:25:51 am
I just turned my head and saw two Hershey Kisses sitting on my desk.

That would brighten even the gloomiest of days.

I read that as "deck" and thought there was a serious problem.
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Post by: Hades on January 05, 2012, 02:33:10 am
I just turned my head and saw two Hershey Kisses sitting on my desk.

That would brighten even the gloomiest of days.

I read that as "deck" and thought there was a serious problem.

If that were the case, that would mean somebody is trying to lure Jeb out of her house with candy. BE CAREFUL, JEBJEB. Don't trust the nice man in the van.
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Post by: Søren on January 05, 2012, 03:53:42 am
I figured a new system of comparing notes on my philosophy books. It's color coded and noted and so awesomely organised
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Post by: chad sexington on January 05, 2012, 05:52:39 am
We found a wild patch of Deadly Nightshade at work today >:D
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Post by: Art Vandelay on January 05, 2012, 07:19:18 am
Assuming I don't royally fuck anything up between the hours of 9:00am and 3:30pm during the three days that precede it, come Wednesday week I'll have me a shiny new forklift license.
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Post by: deadpandoubter on January 05, 2012, 07:41:11 am
After 6 and a half years of college and part of a 20-page paper to go until she gets her bachelor degree, my mom FINALLY has a job interview. At the computer skills screening, the guy seemed impressed with her mad skillz, and while the job wouldn't pay spectacularly, it's more than minimum wage and they'll still have my dad's disability to add to her paycheck. I just hope she can get this job...
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Post by: Jebediah on January 05, 2012, 09:45:41 am

If that were the case, that would mean somebody is trying to lure Jeb out of her house with candy. BE CAREFUL, JEBJEB. Don't trust the nice man in the van.

But he's so nice!
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Post by: Jebediah on January 05, 2012, 02:06:36 pm
New computer!
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Post by: Sleepy on January 05, 2012, 09:37:29 pm
Cooooooooooookies.
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Post by: Her3tiK on January 05, 2012, 10:05:21 pm
Guitar Pro 6 arrived in the mail today!
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Post by: Søren on January 06, 2012, 01:48:36 am
I got my letter of completion for one of my courses. I got a new book, the prince by machiavelli. I also got picked to work on a plant genetic engineering project at a university
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Post by: Jebediah on January 06, 2012, 08:50:58 am
I sent in my application to the nursing program. That was actually yesterday, but still.

ETA: My brother just brought me Starbucks! And it's super delicious.
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Post by: Sigmaleph on January 06, 2012, 04:18:03 pm
My chocolate wasn't where I'd left it, so I thought someone had eaten it. But then I found it. And ate it.
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Post by: ThunderWulf on January 06, 2012, 09:51:45 pm
Tried a drink called a "Black Bastard".  It's basically a "Black and Tan", but instead of Guinness and Bass, it's Guinness and Arrogant Bastard.  It was friggen delicious.
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Post by: Mechtaur on January 07, 2012, 12:26:32 am
Someone at the store was blasting shitty rap music and it caused their engine to borke. Absolutely epic. I hate people who blast craptastic music.
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Post by: Da Rat Bastid on January 07, 2012, 04:47:24 am
Tried a drink called a "Black Bastard".  It's basically a "Black and Tan", but instead of Guinness and Bass, it's Guinness and Arrogant Bastard.  It was friggen delicious.

Hmm.  Being a Guinness lover myself, I'll definitely have to give this a try. :)
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Post by: Vypernight on January 07, 2012, 06:22:09 am
I start my vacation!  Later in the week, we're going to St. Augustine for the day, but until then I'm just going to be lazy.
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Post by: Jebediah on January 07, 2012, 01:02:54 pm
Look at these fabulous boots I found at a thrift store:

(http://i.imgur.com/5tEcH.jpg)
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Post by: SimSim on January 07, 2012, 01:58:49 pm
Nice boots.
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Post by: ThunderWulf on January 07, 2012, 02:27:25 pm
Awesome boots!
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Post by: Shane for Wax on January 07, 2012, 04:55:04 pm
Smexy boots.

I woke up and didn't have a headache. Success.
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Post by: Jebediah on January 07, 2012, 05:50:25 pm
Thanks!

Shane: that's really awesome. Headaches suck.
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Post by: Shane for Wax on January 07, 2012, 05:55:39 pm
Thanks!

Shane: that's really awesome. Headaches suck.
Doubly awesome since the past few days I've woken up with one. Yesterday was terrible. I couldn't even see much of anything and couldn't handle my computer screen even with Excedrin.
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Post by: Jebediah on January 07, 2012, 06:00:34 pm
That's really awful. Do you have migraine medication? Like, the prescription kind?
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Post by: Shane for Wax on January 07, 2012, 06:03:37 pm
I was told one of the meds I have is supposed to be for it but honestly it's hit or miss whether it actually works. Probably because it isn't specifically made for it. My mom uses migraine meds.

In short, I don't have anything specifically for migraines. Simply for the usual pain I have related to my spinal disorders and such.
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Post by: Osama bin Bambi on January 07, 2012, 06:03:46 pm
When I get bad headaches, I look for the heaviest book I can find (usually a math or science textbook) and lay it on my forehead. It sounds stupid, but it works for me for some reason.

I have a friend who has gotten migranes so bad that she cut her hair short because even the movement of her hair was hurting her.
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Post by: Shane for Wax on January 07, 2012, 06:06:17 pm
I actually have started keeping my hair short because of the fact that the longer my hair the more often I have migraines and headaches. This was before questioning my gender identity.

As for putting pressure on the spot... I have heard that works for some but not all. I usually try to press into the spots but it doesn't really relieve much of anything.
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Post by: Hades on January 07, 2012, 07:38:53 pm
I found out that the guy who makes the Symphony of Science music also has a folk rock band, and it is quite awesome.

If anyone's into that kind of music, you can listen to it here http://hudsonmusic.bandcamp.com/
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Post by: Jack Bauer on January 07, 2012, 07:55:40 pm
I managed to get Police Quest 2 and Police Quest 3 to run in Windows 7 - thank you, DOSBox!

**wallows in some 1980s nostalgia**
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Post by: Art Vandelay on January 09, 2012, 01:58:14 am
I fixed the horrible lag I was getting on Terraria. Now it runs as smooth as a really really smooth thing.
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Post by: Ranger_Joe on January 09, 2012, 02:02:55 am
I found my Space Hulk board game and realized I still needed to paint the Terminator squads. Now I get to pick what Chapter they will be from. I'm thinking either Imperial Fists or Grey Knights.
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Post by: Her3tiK on January 09, 2012, 04:49:14 pm
Finally found the Magic: The Gathering deck I'd lost! So happy cuz it's the only one I have that can stand up to my family (we have rather nerdy get-togethers).
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Post by: nickiknack on January 12, 2012, 11:08:12 pm
My copy of Star Wars: Darth Pagueis arrived in the mail today. ;D
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Post by: Her3tiK on January 13, 2012, 03:21:05 pm
My copy of Star Wars: Darth Pagueis arrived in the mail today. ;D
Want.
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Post by: SimSim on January 13, 2012, 03:46:19 pm
Mexican coworker made me a bunch of fresh salsa.
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Post by: Her3tiK on January 13, 2012, 04:38:22 pm
Technically, this happened yesterday, but this girl I'm kind of interested in (the first one since my last relationship) invited me to go to the beach with her on Monday. Not sure if it's just friendly or not, but I'll take it as a good sign either way.
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Post by: calee022 on January 14, 2012, 01:57:44 pm
FINALLY got my money from CT Unemployment. The landlord, electric company, gas company, cable company and cell phone company will be happy.
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Post by: Shane for Wax on January 14, 2012, 08:28:43 pm
49ERS WIN! \o/ doesn't get much better than that for me today! Turned my mood a complete 180!
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Post by: The Right Honourable Mlle Antéchrist on January 15, 2012, 01:33:12 am
Got to visit with the cutest 5-month-old baby today.  :)
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Post by: rosenewock21 on January 15, 2012, 01:51:20 am
The Walking Dead announced a third season with three additional episodes.

For those keeping track at home: Season 1 was 6 episodes long and spanned 7 hours (episode 1 was a two hour premiere). Current season (2) was given 13 episodes. So far they've aired 7 of them and the split season comes back February 12th with episode 8 (Nebraska). The season just given the green light is supposed to be 16 episodes long.

This maketh me squeal like the fangirl I am.
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Post by: ironbite on January 15, 2012, 03:10:09 am
good maybe now we'll get some actual good writing instead of the crap we've been given.

Ironbite-seriously the mid point of season 2 sucked.
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Post by: rosenewock21 on January 15, 2012, 03:24:33 am
good maybe now we'll get some actual good writing instead of the crap we've been given.

Ironbite-seriously the mid point of season 2 sucked.

And now you've made me sad. Have you read the comics? TWD is supposed to be about humanity in the face of adversity. The most dangerous thing in the comics, and in the tv show if they're going to keep going like they have been, are other survivors. Zombies might kill you but your fellow human beings can damage you. This first half was supposed to be about personal growth, inner struggles, and above all Hope. If you want depth of character you watch TWD. No one with a tie to a child could watch the end scene of the mid season finale and not bawl like a baby. and it took Daryl from racist redneck to fan favorite.

If you want mindless zombie kills I hear there's a resident evil marathon on tomorrow on Syfy.

which, in its own way, is a good thing happening today.
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Post by: ironbite on January 15, 2012, 03:37:07 am
Yes I've read the comics.  I think they're great.  The TV show on the other hand....just wow.  Seriously goes nowhere and when it does it's almost forced in there.

Ironbite-that and Ninja Zombies suck.
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Post by: rosenewock21 on January 15, 2012, 03:43:05 am
Yes I've read the comics.  I think they're great.  The TV show on the other hand....just wow.  Seriously goes nowhere and when it does it's almost forced in there.

Ironbite-that and Ninja Zombies suck.

*perks up* Ninja zombies? Did I miss something?

And maybe it's just me. My favorite episode of season 1 was "Vatos", because it highlighted how good can shine through in situations like this and it's the lowest rated episode on a lot of polls.

To keep on topic, I'm now having a mini marathon with my director's cut of the first season. That's something good happening today.
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Post by: chad sexington on January 15, 2012, 03:46:21 am
I got to play with lots of very dangerous snakes today.  It was awesome fun :D
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Post by: ironbite on January 15, 2012, 03:56:58 am
Yes I've read the comics.  I think they're great.  The TV show on the other hand....just wow.  Seriously goes nowhere and when it does it's almost forced in there.

Ironbite-that and Ninja Zombies suck.

*perks up* Ninja zombies? Did I miss something?

And maybe it's just me. My favorite episode of season 1 was "Vatos", because it highlighted how good can shine through in situations like this and it's the lowest rated episode on a lot of polls.

To keep on topic, I'm now having a mini marathon with my director's cut of the first season. That's something good happening today.

Ninja Zombies:  They check a building.  There are no zombies anywhere.  No sounds or anything.  Then...BAM!  Zombie out of fucking nowhere usually in a spot the characters have already checked.

Ironbite-Ninja Zombies.
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Post by: Art Vandelay on January 15, 2012, 06:13:21 am
I got to play with lots of very dangerous snakes today.  It was awesome fun :D
I know my dangerous snake is a hell of a lot of fun to play with. Just don't let him spit in your eye.
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Post by: chad sexington on January 15, 2012, 06:39:07 am
I'm disappointed it took almost two and a half hours for someone to make a comment like that.  You guys need to lift your game.
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Post by: Søren on January 15, 2012, 06:48:04 am
A while ago we sent off a dog to a friends place that kept on picking fights with our dogs, she was sent there to learn to socialize better. She came back today and she has calmed down quite well
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Post by: TheL on January 15, 2012, 07:46:20 am
Visited my parents' yesterday because mom wanted to go clothes shopping together.  Once the warm weather returns, I will be looking SEXAY!!
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Post by: Vene on January 15, 2012, 11:28:42 am
I'm disappointed it took almost two and a half hours for someone to make a comment like that.  You guys need to lift your game.
That's what you get for posting around 3 in the morning.
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Post by: Shane for Wax on January 15, 2012, 05:20:32 pm
Visited my parents' yesterday because mom wanted to go clothes shopping together.  Once the warm weather returns, I will be looking SEXAY!!

Will be? My dear, you always are.
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Post by: ironbite on January 15, 2012, 06:12:43 pm
Visited my parents' yesterday because mom wanted to go clothes shopping together.  Once the warm weather returns, I will be looking SEXAY!!

Trying to figure out how you can be anything but.
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Post by: Sleepy on January 15, 2012, 06:13:27 pm
I finally contacted CafePress about my lost Christmas order, and they said they're replacing it for free.
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Post by: Normandy on January 15, 2012, 10:47:52 pm
I got to talk to a friend I haven't seen in a while.  :D
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Post by: Da Rat Bastid on January 16, 2012, 08:46:04 am
Visited my parents' yesterday because mom wanted to go clothes shopping together.  Once the warm weather returns, I will be looking SEXAY!!

Will be? My dear, you always are.

What Shane said. ;)
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Post by: Shane for Wax on January 16, 2012, 09:59:13 am
Considering what could have gone wrong last night (and very nearly did) me being alive this morning is a good thing.
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Post by: rosenewock21 on January 17, 2012, 05:50:22 am
My co-writer just added a new tag to her LJ entries. It comes with the disclaimer "If it made you cry or want to throw up or throw wrenches in rage there was a 90% chance my co-author was responsible."

This makes me giddy for some reason.
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Post by: largeham on January 17, 2012, 07:58:47 am
Got an offer to do a law course at La Trobe University. Only problem is that it is one and a half hours away.
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Post by: nickiknack on January 17, 2012, 10:20:06 pm
1. I found out that my job is keeping me on( It's started as a seasonal job)
2. My comic book came today in the mail
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Post by: Art Vandelay on January 17, 2012, 10:48:44 pm
I'm bloody tired, but I can sleep for as long as I want for the next 36 or so hours.
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Post by: gyeonghwa on January 18, 2012, 03:58:50 pm
A package arrived. It's a late present. . . it's a PS3.  ;D
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Post by: Sleepy on January 18, 2012, 04:24:04 pm
CafePress finally shipped my mom's Christmas present and she got it today. Yay!
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Post by: rosenewock21 on January 18, 2012, 08:23:15 pm
And now for the happy. Four (semi) good things have happened in the last 24 hours.

1) A friend from the writing groups turned 32 yesterday. We spent her birthday working on what were supposed to be drabbles (short stories normally not topping 75 words). Because we kept hive-minding it we only got 8 of our 13 prompts done but it was a definite case of quality over quantity. None of them ended up being drabbles. 5 were ficlets (stories under 500 words). The other three topped out at 859, a little over 2,300, and a little over 3,500 respectively. The 3,500 one also started out as being finished at 801, then one of us would notice something and tweak it. Then the other would see the tweaked work and add something. And that kept going on til we got the little monster.

2) Puppy fail. Now, normally puppy fail is a bad to very bad thing. Today it was just cute. Bella tried to chase her tail, seeming to forget that she is a rottweiler and there for has no tail to chase.

3) One of my favorite authors, whose work I envy for the quality of the ideas and because she consistently pushes out 6-15,000 word chapters every few weeks, emailed me. She liked some of my ideas and is using them in an upcoming story. I get giddy when I see an update on one of her works and she thinks my ideas are worth using. That was just a "Wow!" moment for me.

4) My daughter needing no help on her homework. I looked it over, saw nothing wrong with it, and handed it to my mother to see what she thought. My mother didn't even understand some of the problems. That one got amusement points plus mommy pride points.
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Post by: rosenewock21 on January 22, 2012, 01:47:15 am
The kids and I made fruit pizza this afternoon, which ended up being dessert for dinner this evening.
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Post by: Da Rat Bastid on January 22, 2012, 08:08:10 am
The kids and I made fruit pizza this afternoon, which ended up being dessert for dinner this evening.

Ooo, fruit pizza!  That's rather yummy.  It's been too long since I've had any of that.
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Post by: TheL on January 22, 2012, 02:22:05 pm
The Girl Scouts were in front of Winn-Dixie today!! :D

I got a box each of Dulce de Leche, Samoas, and Tagalongs.  Would have gotten Thin Mints as well but the cookies are getting rather expensive lately.

So...3 boxes of cookies...that should hold me for about a week. :P
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Post by: Zygarde on January 22, 2012, 05:40:36 pm
I got this thing as a gift from my grandmother (http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/405251_260181824052592_100001823284359_629115_1578458696_n.jpg) its a Yellow Submarine key-chain.
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Post by: Her3tiK on January 22, 2012, 07:52:31 pm
Found a drummer for the symphonic metal band I mentioned on the other forum, so now we can start writing! I've also got friends/relatives helping to set up websites and whatnot, and we're going to have our first jam & photoshoot this week!
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Post by: Aqualung on January 22, 2012, 09:47:02 pm
I won 3 tabletop games today--Small World, Killer Bunnies and Granada.
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Post by: Cerim Treascair on January 22, 2012, 09:57:52 pm
I had a lovely BBQ and some time to shoot the shit with some friends today.  It was quite enjoyable!
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Post by: Sleepy on January 23, 2012, 04:27:25 pm
My Spanish class seems to be improving. The professor seemed like a real ass on the first day, but he's fairly laid back and forgiving of mistakes when we speak.
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Post by: Caitshidhe on January 23, 2012, 11:15:22 pm
This one's just sort of interesting in a 'wow-what-are-the-odds' kind of way.

A couple came to my till and couldn't remember their zip code because they'd only just moved. I asked where from, and they said Maryland. Me too! Whereabouts?? Turns out they lived in the exact same place I did. Pretty surprising, and kinda cool.
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Post by: Ri Jayden on January 24, 2012, 01:54:02 am
I'm back from the hospital. Ain't no infected back gonna keep me down........Although, Vicodin WILL be my friend for a few weeks to a month.

Basically, I had an Upper respiratory infection, and my lower back is infected from the spinal tap I got last Tuesday to relieve pressure from my brain. They had me on I.V. antibiotics, two of them, and my back is worthless right now, but I'm good.  :)
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Post by: Søren on January 24, 2012, 02:39:20 am
I had an awesome lunch with my aunt and cousin. The chicken aleisha was amazing
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Post by: chiheisen on January 24, 2012, 06:35:14 am
Despite ominous weather forecasts, I did not have to bike home from work today in the snow.  Instead, I was able to safely come back home from work to curl up under the electric blanket.
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Post by: Sleepy on January 24, 2012, 02:50:09 pm
Electric blanket, yeeeeah! -high fives-

I would die without mine, seriously.
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Post by: Her3tiK on January 24, 2012, 04:24:36 pm
Got my hands on Lamb of God's new album. It is glorious.
(http://d37nnnqwv9amwr.cloudfront.net/entries/icons/original/000/002/252/me-gusta.jpg)
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Post by: Jack Mann on January 24, 2012, 07:38:06 pm
I wish I could show you what I saw from the air today.

The rice paddies are flooded right now to make them ready for the next crop.  From the ground, they just look a bit like little lakes.  From the air, though...

You've seen fields from the air before?  It's like that.  Only instead of earth or grass, it's water, flat little plains of water marked off in regular shapes, demarcated by man-made barriers of raised dirt.  And they're all different colors.  Muddy browns mixed with blues and greens, in strangely regular shapes.  Some of them are pure blocks of color, while others are striped and mottled, looking almost exactly like old wood planks, the impurities in the water looking like the grain of the wood.

And it reflects.  It's especially striking as we move over the land.  The clouds are reflected into the water.  It looks like nothing so much as a stained glass window in the Earth, with another sky below us.

It's beautiful.  I wish I could have taken a picture.  I wish you could see it.
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Post by: Vene on January 24, 2012, 07:57:35 pm
I wish I could show you what I saw from the air today.

The rice paddies are flooded right now to make them ready for the next crop.  From the ground, they just look a bit like little lakes.  From the air, though...

You've seen fields from the air before?  It's like that.  Only instead of earth or grass, it's water, flat little plains of water marked off in regular shapes, demarcated by man-made barriers of raised dirt.  And they're all different colors.  Muddy browns mixed with blues and greens, in strangely regular shapes.  Some of them are pure blocks of color, while others are striped and mottled, looking almost exactly like old wood planks, the impurities in the water looking like the grain of the wood.

And it reflects.  It's especially striking as we move over the land.  The clouds are reflected into the water.  It looks like nothing so much as a stained glass window in the Earth, with another sky below us.

It's beautiful.  I wish I could have taken a picture.  I wish you could see it.
Something like this?
(http://i.imgur.com/AuMHd.jpg?9146) (http://i.imgur.com/AuMHd.jpg)
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Jack Mann on January 24, 2012, 08:19:05 pm
Something like.  But you can't really see all the different colors from the ground.  You're not moving fast enough to see the clouds moving through the water.
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Post by: chad sexington on January 25, 2012, 03:57:29 am
That sounds awesome :)
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Post by: Sleepy on January 25, 2012, 01:23:33 pm
My next homework assignment involves making ASCII art. I'm excited!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Vene on January 25, 2012, 01:58:58 pm
I got a call from the University of Minnesota. I'm gonna get paid to have my head examined.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: rosenewock21 on January 25, 2012, 02:43:05 pm
A little store here in town still had some of their belgian seashells in stock. They tend to only carry them in the month of December. To make it even better they were marked down because they needed to make more room for the V-day stuff. Choceur chocolates, how I love thee.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: shadowpanther on January 25, 2012, 02:44:36 pm
Went to the pub to celebrate end of exams. Found out they were doing a Burns Night special where if you got a double of Talisker you got a free hip flask. Since a) hip flasks usually go for £15+ and b) Talisker is one of the Classic Malt collection it really was a no brainer. As a result, I a) have new favourite whisky and b) am canny pissed and therefore merry.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sleepy on January 25, 2012, 06:01:36 pm
I can get decent sleep for the next four days!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ironbite on January 25, 2012, 06:23:54 pm
MY CRAZY NEXT DOOR OLD NEIGHBOR LADY IS GETTING EVICTED!

Backstory children.  We've got this crazy drunk old lady as a neighbor down here.  And when I say crazy drunk I really mean that.  Life has not been kind to this lady.  And lately, she's been getting even worse.  I'm talking taking 5 hour baths while I'm trying to clean the dishes, screaming at us to keep it down if we're talking above a whisper and generally being a nuisance.  Well today the final straw came down.  I got back from another failed attempt at getting my breaks fixed and had just gotten into some really good sleep when there's a knock on the door.  It's animal control.  They've been called out due to a report about how we keep our animals caged all day long, how we only take them out twice a day and other shit.  The lady takes one look at my Kowalski and Ianto, and if you've seen them you can know how handsome/cute they are, and says that this report is bogus.  They're healthy, well fed, and well watered.  So the fiancé calls up the land lady.  Tells her about the animal control thing.  Nothing she can do about that.  Then we tell her about yesterday and the 5 hour long bath she took, basically tyeing up all the hot water.  And OUT SHE FUCKING GOES!  Eviction letter comes tomorrow and everything.  Last straw has been given and hopefully within 30 days, she'll be out.  She'll probably fight this but the fact is, we've tried to be nice.  We've tried to accommodate her needs.  But now...it's done.

Ironbite-and I couldn't be happier.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: rosenewock21 on January 27, 2012, 09:55:24 pm
6 of my breedings came back today on Aywas and I can hatch 2 of them tonight. I submitted them on Dec 30th. 4 weeks is an absolutely fantastic turn around time for mutant breeding.

(http://images.aywas.com/pets/offsprings/69/f4/e25e2ee9213e70938114c074866d6f8a3f1869f4.png)
I'm a little disappointed that I beat the odds and got a non-mutant. Also trying to figure out how this

(http://images.aywas.com/pets/unus/unus_forget-me-not.png) X (http://images.aywas.com/pets/kyre/kyre_candystar.png) gave me a bird.


(http://images.aywas.com/pets/offsprings/1b/6d/83970a4c587c870ffdfba8b9624860bad54d1b6d.png)
Score! Mutant! Except...this is a really pretty one. I was expecting a morlock and I got Emma Frost.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: chad sexington on January 28, 2012, 08:21:49 am
Fixed my radio today.  For those of you who haven't heard about it, it's an enormous antique about the size of a television set - we had to take it completely apart and put it back together again.  Took all day, then I got invited to a game of laser skirmish in the evening  8)
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Post by: rosenewock21 on January 28, 2012, 08:36:18 am
Fixed my radio today.  For those of you who haven't heard about it, it's an enormous antique about the size of a television set - we had to take it completely apart and put it back together again.  Took all day, then I got invited to a game of laser skirmish in the evening  8)

Ooooh! Manly! *flutters lashes*
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: TheL on January 28, 2012, 10:17:55 am
6 of my breedings came back today on Aywas and I can hatch 2 of them tonight. I submitted them on Dec 30th. 4 weeks is an absolutely fantastic turn around time for mutant breeding.

(http://images.aywas.com/pets/offsprings/69/f4/e25e2ee9213e70938114c074866d6f8a3f1869f4.png)
I'm a little disappointed that I beat the odds and got a non-mutant. Also trying to figure out how this

(http://images.aywas.com/pets/unus/unus_forget-me-not.png) X (http://images.aywas.com/pets/kyre/kyre_candystar.png) gave me a bird.


(http://images.aywas.com/pets/offsprings/1b/6d/83970a4c587c870ffdfba8b9624860bad54d1b6d.png)
Score! Mutant! Except...this is a really pretty one. I was expecting a morlock and I got Emma Frost.

That reminds me--I still need to make breeding predicts for my Finxes. :3  Have to use site colorations, since I don't have two customs in any one species, nor do I have any metal customs I really want to breed.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: rosenewock21 on January 28, 2012, 11:15:31 am
That reminds me--I still need to make breeding predicts for my Finxes. :3  Have to use site colorations, since I don't have two customs in any one species, nor do I have any metal customs I really want to breed.

Got another one this morning when the decorated phoenix tree regenerated. Now this is a morlock:

(http://images.aywas.com/pets/offsprings/ee/2f/bf39c59d5a7dcd79e8c881f995824d9a7109ee2f.png)

The parents were a Fairy Lunaris and a Sundae Lunaris and she will haunt your nightmares. Or offer you icecream. I haven't decided which yet.

I'm also thinking of entering the Reve in the drinking game if I have enough alcohol. We'll see what I've got the 31st in comparison to the high score board. As long as one of the other winners is a melo(griffin), soli(paleo), oakl(ippo), lacer(lysk), gael(sway), insi(campe), oske(shu), or maki(nikko) I have a good chance of getting a hybrid out of the breeding since Frey pairs up drinkers by whatever makes a hybrid>won't make a new hybrid but is rare/uncommon/hybrid>whatever's left.

What coin are you using, anyway? Metal or lesser breeding? Do you know which finxes you're going to use? Of the ones you own I'm partial to the wings on the Goldrings and the overall coloration of the Holiday Rose. Did you try advertising on the breeding board yet? Some people will let you use their custom for free, or at a very low fee.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Jebediah on January 28, 2012, 01:07:15 pm
My parents are out of town for the weekend.
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Post by: QueenofHearts on January 28, 2012, 01:08:24 pm
Party at Jeb's place!!!!!!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: rosenewock21 on January 28, 2012, 01:14:09 pm
Party at Jeb's place!!!!!!

We promise not to break too many things or snort your aunt's ashes.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sleepy on January 28, 2012, 01:47:14 pm
My economics professor just posted his exam from last year for us to study and said the questions on our upcoming one would be very similar. Man, I feel lucky.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Her3tiK on January 28, 2012, 03:21:00 pm
Wrapped up my band's first photoshoot and we got booked for a huge show in May! Should have the pics my Monday-ish in case anyone wants those posted.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: TheL on January 28, 2012, 03:38:45 pm
That reminds me--I still need to make breeding predicts for my Finxes. :3  Have to use site colorations, since I don't have two customs in any one species, nor do I have any metal customs I really want to breed.

Got another one this morning when the decorated phoenix tree regenerated. Now this is a morlock:

(http://images.aywas.com/pets/offsprings/ee/2f/bf39c59d5a7dcd79e8c881f995824d9a7109ee2f.png)

The parents were a Fairy Lunaris and a Sundae Lunaris and she will haunt your nightmares. Or offer you icecream. I haven't decided which yet.

I'm also thinking of entering the Reve in the drinking game if I have enough alcohol. We'll see what I've got the 31st in comparison to the high score board. As long as one of the other winners is a melo(griffin), soli(paleo), oakl(ippo), lacer(lysk), gael(sway), insi(campe), oske(shu), or maki(nikko) I have a good chance of getting a hybrid out of the breeding since Frey pairs up drinkers by whatever makes a hybrid>won't make a new hybrid but is rare/uncommon/hybrid>whatever's left.

What coin are you using, anyway? Metal or lesser breeding? Do you know which finxes you're going to use? Of the ones you own I'm partial to the wings on the Goldrings and the overall coloration of the Holiday Rose. Did you try advertising on the breeding board yet? Some people will let you use their custom for free, or at a very low fee.

1. Metal.  It was a gift from another user.
2. The only kitties I have with the same lineart and opposite genders are Stellar Tiger and Holiday Rose.  I would go for that Goldrings in a heartbeat if I'd had LBC instead of MBC.
3. No, I haven't.  By the time i thought of asking around, I'd already made one of the predicts.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: rosenewock21 on January 28, 2012, 03:46:18 pm
1. Metal.  It was a gift from another user.
2. The only kitties I have with the same lineart and opposite genders are Stellar Tiger and Holiday Rose.  I would go for that Goldrings in a heartbeat if I'd had LBC instead of MBC.
3. No, I haven't.  By the time i thought of asking around, I'd already made one of the predicts.

2. But Aywas breeding is magic. A lot of my babies have two mommies or two daddies. Or their parents are gender neutral, hermaphrodite, etc. These are the parents of my new Reve. Notice they are both female.

(http://i1233.photobucket.com/albums/ff388/Chi_Shiro/GirlonGirlaywas.png)
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Cerim Treascair on January 28, 2012, 03:46:26 pm
I got an absolute fuckton of dental work done between yesterday and today.  One cavity dealt with and a temporary put on, plus a root canal, and four fillings in a row today.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Shane for Wax on January 28, 2012, 06:13:42 pm
I noticed scotsgit is posting again!

In other news, I got a bit of a boost to write again.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Da Rat Bastid on January 28, 2012, 07:12:57 pm
I got an absolute fuckton of dental work done between yesterday and today.  One cavity dealt with and a temporary put on, plus a root canal, and four fillings in a row today.

Wuss.  At least you still have your teeth. :P

Seriously, though....ouch.  I'm glad you apparently came through it all right. :)
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Scotsgit on January 29, 2012, 01:58:34 am
I noticed scotsgit is posting again!

In other news, I got a bit of a boost to write again.

 8) 8) 8)
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Smurfette Principle on January 29, 2012, 03:40:16 pm
I got Fortress by Protest the Hero, thus adding to my collection of metal music that is awesome. Also I have new yarn.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Her3tiK on January 29, 2012, 04:01:32 pm
I got Fortress by Protest the Hero, thus adding to my collection of metal music that is awesome. Also I have new yarn.
Now get "Scurrilous" and your life will be complete. If only because they directly rip on the Jonas brothers in one of the songs XD
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on January 29, 2012, 08:25:50 pm
Dad grilled meat today.  Now, normally, this is awesome in and of itself, because I fucking LOVE grilled meat.  But, this time...dad grilled steaks, chicken, and burgers.  Got one of those tiny hunks of chicken off on the side of the pan, and was like, "Holy.  Fucking.  Dickballs.  THIS IS FUCKING GOOD."  Seriously, that shit was PERFECT.  Tender, moist, just the -right- amount of spice...its all I can do to resist just eating all that fucking chicken myself.

IT IS THAT GOOD.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Smurfette Principle on January 30, 2012, 12:55:06 am
I got Fortress by Protest the Hero, thus adding to my collection of metal music that is awesome. Also I have new yarn.
Now get "Scurrilous" and your life will be complete. If only because they directly rip on the Jonas brothers in one of the songs XD

I was going to, but the case it came in was too flimsy and the album itself was too expensive. I'll wait until it goes on sale at FYE.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: rosenewock21 on January 30, 2012, 04:01:07 am
Have you ever said something stupid on twitter because the thought crossed your mind, assuming no one was listening?

(http://i1233.photobucket.com/albums/ff388/Chi_Shiro/ZachBraffTweet-1.png)

I...am counting this in the good things column for the moment. I just kinda assumed celebrities didn't actually read tweets and this made me rethink some of the twitter trash I've been letting fly.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Vypernight on January 30, 2012, 07:05:16 am
For an early Valentine's Day gift, my wife got me a framed William Blake picture.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Mechtaur on January 30, 2012, 03:27:04 pm
The Domo-kun hat I ordered arrived!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Shane for Wax on January 30, 2012, 04:29:08 pm
Have you ever said something stupid on twitter because the thought crossed your mind, assuming no one was listening?

(http://i1233.photobucket.com/albums/ff388/Chi_Shiro/ZachBraffTweet-1.png)

I...am counting this in the good things column for the moment. I just kinda assumed celebrities didn't actually read tweets and this made me rethink some of the twitter trash I've been letting fly.

Well, at least I know who you are now.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: rosenewock21 on January 30, 2012, 04:46:30 pm
The screwed up sense of humor didn't give it right away? Am I doing something wrong?
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sandafluffoid on January 30, 2012, 05:15:32 pm
I had tea and ice-cream and cuddles with my girlfriend, this makes me happy.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Shane for Wax on January 30, 2012, 05:17:51 pm
The screwed up sense of humor didn't give it right away? Am I doing something wrong?

No. I suspected for a long time now. It just cemented it. Tho I am curious why you bothered to censor your name.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: rosenewock21 on January 30, 2012, 05:36:59 pm
*winks playfully* And give away my mystique?

Edit: Also, have you read my twitter account? I say dumb things too. Some of them FB thread worthy. They just don't tend to be religious in nature.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Shane for Wax on January 30, 2012, 06:05:51 pm
I can see you talking about me.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: rosenewock21 on January 30, 2012, 06:09:42 pm
Oh my god! The call is coming from inside the house!

 8) And technically I was talking about being proud of myself, you just got mentioned.

Edit: This just confirms my "The internet is forever" post I did on FB a few weeks ago.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Vene on January 30, 2012, 11:02:44 pm
This is the weirdest dick measuring contest I've seen.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: TheL on January 31, 2012, 08:55:12 am
The screwed up sense of humor didn't give it right away? Am I doing something wrong?

They probably thought you were my sockpuppet. :P
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: The Right Honourable Mlle Antéchrist on January 31, 2012, 09:09:15 am
I didn't even think about it until now, but after reading this thread, I'm 99% certain I know who Rosenewock is.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Shane for Wax on January 31, 2012, 09:55:29 am
The screwed up sense of humor didn't give it right away? Am I doing something wrong?

They probably thought you were my sockpuppet. :P

I think I know you better than that.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: TheL on January 31, 2012, 10:02:13 am
The screwed up sense of humor didn't give it right away? Am I doing something wrong?

They probably thought you were my sockpuppet. :P

I think I know you better than that.

Let's face it, we both post the same hilariously-fucked-up things. :P
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: The Right Honourable Mlle Antéchrist on January 31, 2012, 10:20:05 am
The weatherman on the news is trying to DJ and failing miserably. My day is complete.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sleepy on January 31, 2012, 03:05:34 pm
My classmate just showed me a giant trollface he created in our comp sci lab. That was fucking awesome.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: nickiknack on January 31, 2012, 03:47:29 pm
I got my hair cut(I really needed it) and I went on a shopping spree
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Osama bin Bambi on January 31, 2012, 10:23:52 pm
My classmate just showed me a giant trollface he created in our comp sci lab. That was fucking awesome.

Once I was alone in the school computer lab, and I changed the desktops of a few of them to trollfaces.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Mechtaur on February 01, 2012, 08:29:50 am
My new D&D book is on the way.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: The Right Honourable Mlle Antéchrist on February 01, 2012, 10:09:40 am
Found my missing flash drive. Yay.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Jebediah on February 01, 2012, 10:43:15 am
Come here and find my missing flash drive! His name is Flashy D and he's very cute.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Art Vandelay on February 02, 2012, 07:12:28 am
I got me a job lined up for Monday for $20 an hour. At this rate, I should have enough to cover both uni fees and afford to build myself a gaming PC by the end of the month.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: largeham on February 02, 2012, 07:08:02 pm
Managed to hip shoot an assault rifle enemy in Red Orchestra with a bolt-action rifle.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: DarkfireTaimatsu on February 02, 2012, 11:30:26 pm
So, one of my aunts has an odd tendency of rooting through her basement, and then driving over and leaving some junk on our porch. Doesn't ring the bell or anything, no visits. Just drop off some random objects from years gone by. Usually this stuff is laughable at best.

Today, though, among the objects were these: the Dungeons & Dragons Player's Handbook for both 3.0 and 3.5 edition. I gotta say, that's pretty awesome. It's at least 20% cooler than anything else she's ever left. (Comparatively, she also left a cat calender from 2005, some unremarkable novels, and a generic doll. My sister is 21, and has a 2-years-old son. Who is this doll even for??)
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ironbite on February 03, 2012, 02:05:53 am
Why you Tai.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sleepy on February 03, 2012, 01:24:58 pm
Lots of the clubs at my school will write things on the campus paths in chalk. Well, last night the pro-choice and pro-life groups had a battle across almost the entire main path writing various things like "Pro-choice /= pro-abortion" and "Adoption is a beautiful option."

One of them read "Social justice begins in the womb" and someone changed it to make it read "Social justice begins in the wombat." That made my day.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: QueenofHearts on February 03, 2012, 05:06:43 pm
I found out a comment I made months ago about Herman Cain is now the top ranked comment for this youtube video. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=clI1Fe4-LMo

EDIT: I didn't even think that comment was that good, I could seriously have done better.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Jebediah on February 03, 2012, 05:37:12 pm
I have a job interview on Monday.

I'm going to die. I haven't been on an interview in five years.

But yay.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: SimSim on February 03, 2012, 06:28:04 pm
You'll do fine, Jeb.

I ran 3 days this week and the running has gotten easier. I've also been running farther and faster every day.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Shane for Wax on February 03, 2012, 10:25:57 pm
I got paid.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: chad sexington on February 03, 2012, 10:56:05 pm
I found an original set of pin-up playing cards today.  Fuck yeah, cheesecake!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Shane for Wax on February 05, 2012, 10:28:48 am
Venison jerky! Om nom nom.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Jebediah on February 05, 2012, 10:32:18 am
My dad my pancakes for breakfast and they were delicious.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Shane for Wax on February 05, 2012, 04:29:13 pm
Today at the hospital I met a very nice nurse who seemed absolutely impressed and stunned at my knowledge over my own body and all the things wrong with it. Half of the things wrong with me aren't even able to be checklisted on my chart so I got to sit down and explain some things to a medical professional. At the end of it she said that though my body was weak, my mind was not and said I was very intelligent. Then she gave me a hug before I left to get my meds filled. :)
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ironbite on February 05, 2012, 06:26:14 pm
She wants you to fuck her.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Art Vandelay on February 06, 2012, 01:59:57 am
New job tomorrow. The 5am start is going to suck but the money is nice.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ironbite on February 06, 2012, 02:04:00 am
Got an interview tomorrow

Ironbite-yeah I'm scared so what?
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Jebediah on February 06, 2012, 06:50:38 pm
Guys! We're all getting jobs!


I turned in an application to this store in the mall today and  got an immediate interview and I have a second interview tomorrow. I don't actually want to work there, but I need a job. I hope I get it.

Good luck, Ironbite!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Hades on February 06, 2012, 07:31:18 pm
Good luck, IB and Jeb.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Smurfette Principle on February 06, 2012, 07:41:25 pm
Shane's sig made me happy. Also, I knit a bunch of hats this weekend and wrote a Valentine to my boyfriend on pretty stationery.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sleepy on February 06, 2012, 08:09:54 pm
I got out of Spanish early because the guy substituting for my professor couldn't get a video working, which also means less homework.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: nickiknack on February 06, 2012, 09:39:45 pm
My graphic novel that I ordered finally came in the mail today.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: The Right Honourable Mlle Antéchrist on February 06, 2012, 11:17:19 pm
There's a big, adorable, fluffy dog curled up on my bed right now. Yay dogs! :)
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Shane for Wax on February 07, 2012, 08:14:28 am
Shane's sig made me happy. Also, I knit a bunch of hats this weekend and wrote a Valentine to my boyfriend on pretty stationery.

YAY! :D Glad Scotty could make you happy.

So add that to my list, someone was happy to see my Scotty sig.

Also, Darkness II arrives in my hands soon, so whoo! Jackieeeeee
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: The Right Honourable Mlle Antéchrist on February 07, 2012, 11:46:23 am
Borrowed my brother's laptop, so now I can play all the Steam gams that wouldn't work on my own crappy computer. Fucking A!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Shane for Wax on February 07, 2012, 11:56:46 am
Got Darkness II Limited Edition in my hands. Also got a reserve on a ME3 poster. :)
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Her3tiK on February 07, 2012, 03:52:20 pm
Got the cyst on my hand removed finally. It might come back (again), but now it's not in my way when I'm playing bass.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Mechtaur on February 07, 2012, 06:20:41 pm
I got a Crested Gecko!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Ranger_Joe on February 07, 2012, 09:02:36 pm
The check containing the remaining amount of my leave, my other retirement funds and a few hours from my previous job arrived in the mail today. $4,975.50. I was expecting $1200...tops...this came at the best possible time...
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Jebediah on February 08, 2012, 09:46:37 am
My second interview went well.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Her3tiK on February 08, 2012, 08:46:21 pm
The pics from my band's first photoshoot are ready! Well, some of them, but it's better than nothing.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Art Vandelay on February 09, 2012, 01:19:00 am
First day of work in which I wasn't dead on my feet by the end of the day and finally got to drive the forklift. To add to the awesome, on the bus back home I saw someone I knew but really REALLY didn't want to talk to, said person actually sat next to me yet didn't recognise me. It was a good day today.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on February 09, 2012, 06:22:36 am
Finally got a partial refill on my new anti-depressants.  Been out for about a week or so...so, even though I really, REALLY shouldn't be up right now (gotta take a test in about...4-5 hours), I don't feel like shit because of it.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Distind on February 09, 2012, 06:34:10 am
Saw the damnedest thing while out walking yesterday, a bunch of kids(10-16 range), outside, playing football. Haven't seen that in a while, kinda miss doing it as a kid.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Jebediah on February 09, 2012, 12:51:13 pm
At a book sale today, I bought 8 books for five dollars.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: SimSim on February 09, 2012, 05:40:46 pm
I got a ticket to The Walkmen 10th Anniversery show.
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Post by: largeham on February 09, 2012, 06:31:48 pm
Got a job. I will now have teh monies!
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Post by: calee022 on February 10, 2012, 11:27:08 am
About a year and a half ago I moved. I tossed a lot of old computer stuff, including a bunch of small hard drives. When I got into the new apartment, I couldn't find my 1 tb drive. I figured I tossed it out by accident. Fast forward to this morning... I set up my computer in my new apartment (moving in as we speak), and one of my drives wasn't visible. Popped open the case on the machine, reset the power wire on the drive that wasn't showing up and.... Noticed that there was a hard drive in the machine that wasn't connected. It was the 1 tb drive; i guess I installed it in a drunken stupor, and seeing as there weren't enough power connectors for the drive, I never actually connected it.
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Post by: Sleepy on February 10, 2012, 01:17:26 pm
I did a lot better on my quiz today than I expected.

I also left that class in a panic because I hadn't even glanced at the homework that was due in an hour for another class. Turned out to be really simple, as in:

What instrument does this person play: pianista

Is it: el piano? la trompeta? TOUGH CALL
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Post by: TheL on February 10, 2012, 03:13:37 pm
Finally got off my ass and got a Netflix trial for my Wii.

I'm watching Tangled. :3
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Post by: Osama bin Bambi on February 10, 2012, 05:26:46 pm
Today a boy I know came to class dressed as a cowboy and did a pole dance.
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Post by: Sleepy on February 11, 2012, 02:03:16 pm
My sister and her husband recently became foster parents, and if everything goes well, they'll adopt the little boy they're currently taking care of!
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Post by: TheL on February 11, 2012, 07:36:04 pm
Yay, Sleepy's sister!


So yeah.  RENAISSANCE FAIRE happened, y'all.  I am SO going back tomorrow! :D
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Post by: ironbite on February 11, 2012, 08:02:32 pm
Did you get dressed up?
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Post by: nickiknack on February 11, 2012, 09:21:00 pm
I picked up a couple of extra hours at work this week, and my space ice cream came today
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Post by: Art Vandelay on February 11, 2012, 10:49:53 pm
I finally figured out how to not suck (somewhat) at Age of Wonders.
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Post by: Shane for Wax on February 11, 2012, 10:53:21 pm
Mass Effect 3 demo. It is awesome. The full game is gonna be epic.
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Post by: QueenofHearts on February 11, 2012, 10:58:43 pm
I fit into a 24 inch (maybe less) corset that I couldn't fit into 6 months ago.

And for tomorrow, laser hair removal.
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Post by: RavynousHunter on February 12, 2012, 01:09:21 am
I finally figured out how to not suck (somewhat) at Age of Wonders.

The first one?  Duuuuuuuuuuuude.  Fuckin love that game.  Also, is it just me, or are the Highmen kinda, like...legendarily broken?
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Post by: Art Vandelay on February 12, 2012, 01:17:54 am
I finally figured out how to not suck (somewhat) at Age of Wonders.

The first one?  Duuuuuuuuuuuude.  Fuckin love that game.  Also, is it just me, or are the Highmen kinda, like...legendarily broken?

That's the one. Brilliant game and one of the most complex turn-based strategies I've ever played. As for your question, I've no idea. I only just managed to not get my ass handed to me in the first scenario of the Keeper's campaign.

That said, I will say that ballistae are most definitely overpowered. Four of the buggers in a line and it seems the enemy no longer want to kill me on account of all the free javelins I'm sending their way.
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Post by: TheL on February 12, 2012, 09:50:39 am
Did you get dressed up?

But of course. ;3

The bodice I had on didn't fit (I didn't realize that they aren't one-size-fits-all), so this nice lady showed me where I could get a good deal on one that DOES fit.  It is reversible, red and black, and I look DAMN sexy in it.
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Post by: Shane for Wax on February 12, 2012, 11:10:02 am
These things happened:
http://twitter.com/masseffect/statuses/168528699442999296
http://twitter.com/masseffect/statuses/168530435893243905
http://twitter.com/masseffect/statuses/168533668992778241
http://twitter.com/masseffect/statuses/168535228271439872
http://twitter.com/masseffect/statuses/168582605246169088
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Post by: Spong Habsburg on February 12, 2012, 11:25:42 am
I went for some tapas with my housemates and it was bloody lovely.
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Post by: Da Rat Bastid on February 12, 2012, 01:40:17 pm
These things happened:
http://twitter.com/masseffect/statuses/168528699442999296
http://twitter.com/masseffect/statuses/168530435893243905
http://twitter.com/masseffect/statuses/168533668992778241
http://twitter.com/masseffect/statuses/168535228271439872
http://twitter.com/masseffect/statuses/168582605246169088

Me likie Female Sheperd, if only because I get to listen to Jennifer Hale's sexy voice all.  Day.  Long. ;D
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Post by: Her3tiK on February 12, 2012, 08:53:23 pm
Spent the afternoon as an extra in a friend's music video. I was first part of an audience that was eaten by zombies, and then a zombie running up and down a few alleys. When I returned to my apartment complex, the manager and a few tenants thought I'd been assaulted, because I still had the makeup on. It was hilarious.

I can provide pics & the video itself once they are available to me, if anyone would like to see them.
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Post by: Shane for Wax on February 12, 2012, 09:14:21 pm
These things happened:
http://twitter.com/masseffect/statuses/168528699442999296
http://twitter.com/masseffect/statuses/168530435893243905
http://twitter.com/masseffect/statuses/168533668992778241
http://twitter.com/masseffect/statuses/168535228271439872
http://twitter.com/masseffect/statuses/168582605246169088

Me likie Female Sheperd, if only because I get to listen to Jennifer Hale's sexy voice all.  Day.  Long. ;D

Did you notice they were responding to me specifically? :P
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Post by: Da Rat Bastid on February 12, 2012, 09:18:05 pm
These things happened:
http://twitter.com/masseffect/statuses/168528699442999296
http://twitter.com/masseffect/statuses/168530435893243905
http://twitter.com/masseffect/statuses/168533668992778241
http://twitter.com/masseffect/statuses/168535228271439872
http://twitter.com/masseffect/statuses/168582605246169088

Me likie Female Sheperd, if only because I get to listen to Jennifer Hale's sexy voice all.  Day.  Long. ;D

Did you notice they were responding to me specifically? :P

Yes.
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Post by: Shane for Wax on February 12, 2012, 09:29:36 pm
That's why it's good. I got to talk to the ME twitter account and be awarded 'terrifying' and 'renegade points'. ;D

Well, -I'm- happy.
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Post by: Sleepy on February 12, 2012, 11:10:52 pm
Shane, that is awesome. I'm almost tempted to get on Twitter now.
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Post by: Shane for Wax on February 12, 2012, 11:12:37 pm
Heh. It's not so bad if you follow the right people. :) I've met a lot of great people through Twitter. I get to interact with people I wouldn't otherwise (like the ones in charge of the Mass Effect twitter).
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Post by: Sleepy on February 13, 2012, 12:15:14 am
I have created an account! For I am avoiding the 6 billion other things I should be doing.
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Post by: Shane for Wax on February 13, 2012, 12:24:51 am
Followed ya back. :)
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Post by: Sleepy on February 13, 2012, 12:35:30 am
Thanks!

Also, good thing from today: I just found out that the girl above me (who was bitchy and liked to have loud sex) is moving out within a week. Hurray!
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Post by: Shane for Wax on February 13, 2012, 12:38:14 am
You should toss a dildo at her as she moves her furniture out.
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Post by: RavynousHunter on February 13, 2012, 12:40:21 am
I finally figured out how to not suck (somewhat) at Age of Wonders.

The first one?  Duuuuuuuuuuuude.  Fuckin love that game.  Also, is it just me, or are the Highmen kinda, like...legendarily broken?

That's the one. Brilliant game and one of the most complex turn-based strategies I've ever played. As for your question, I've no idea. I only just managed to not get my ass handed to me in the first scenario of the Keeper's campaign.

That said, I will say that ballistae are most definitely overpowered. Four of the buggers in a line and it seems the enemy no longer want to kill me on account of all the free javelins I'm sending their way.

I.  Fucking love.  Age of Wonders.  Its one of my single most favorite strategy games, like...ever.  In fact, I installed it on my laptop last night because you reminded me of it.  Thank you.
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Post by: ThunderWulf on February 15, 2012, 02:52:07 am
Got to hang out with my girlfriend, got new music and some new clothes, and found out that I'm actually really good at the ME3 multiplayer.  Yeah, today was a good day.
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Post by: Art Vandelay on February 15, 2012, 02:55:18 am
I finally figured out how to not suck (somewhat) at Age of Wonders.

The first one?  Duuuuuuuuuuuude.  Fuckin love that game.  Also, is it just me, or are the Highmen kinda, like...legendarily broken?

That's the one. Brilliant game and one of the most complex turn-based strategies I've ever played. As for your question, I've no idea. I only just managed to not get my ass handed to me in the first scenario of the Keeper's campaign.

That said, I will say that ballistae are most definitely overpowered. Four of the buggers in a line and it seems the enemy no longer want to kill me on account of all the free javelins I'm sending their way.

I.  Fucking love.  Age of Wonders.  Its one of my single most favorite strategy games, like...ever.  In fact, I installed it on my laptop last night because you reminded me of it.  Thank you.
Think nothing of it, friend.
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Post by: Art Vandelay on February 15, 2012, 04:36:06 am
First paycheck today and it turns out I quite significantly overestimated how much I'd need to build an excellent gaming PC. I'll definitely have it by the end of the month at this rate.

And yes, I will donate to the Miles fund once I have both my laptop and debit card on me at the same time.
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Post by: Smurfette Principle on February 15, 2012, 07:55:39 am
Got the original Doctor Who soundtrack yesterday, then talked to boyfriend for an hour and a half about love and our relationship and our plans for the future and whatnot. The current plan is for me to be a successful lawyer while he stays at home and writes his novel. ;D
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Post by: Her3tiK on February 16, 2012, 02:11:54 am
Got offered a free ticket to Disneyland, so long as I can get my ass there. Coincidentally to meet up with a pretty girl, but I don't really expect this to go anywhere romantically/sexually.

It would probably freak me out if it did.

ETA: Also got through the last of my band's songs without getting lost. Twas a very good feeling.
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Post by: Sleepy on February 16, 2012, 06:40:05 pm
I got a letter congratulating me on making the Dean's List! This makes me happy.
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Post by: Shane for Wax on February 16, 2012, 09:21:08 pm
I got to be literally surrounded by guys and speak to them about military stuff. Haven't been able to do that in forever.

And they agreed with me about leadership stuff. :)
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Post by: shadowpanther on February 17, 2012, 06:00:10 pm
My bursary from university came in. £750! I'm now going to let these sterling fellows from Killing Floor visualise it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9dWkbl0e9r4
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Post by: RavynousHunter on February 19, 2012, 07:07:45 pm
Got some Switchblade Symphony on mah laptop last night.  Nice and calm, but awesome.  Really mellows me out.

(And that, dear friends, is why I don't need weed.  I need ta mellow out, I just get some music.)
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Post by: SimSim on February 19, 2012, 07:52:26 pm
I'm noticing improvement every time I run. I can run a little farther and a little faster.
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Post by: Shane for Wax on February 19, 2012, 08:02:27 pm
http://twitter.com/BrianFargo/statuses/171397643392663552

*fanboy squeal* EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
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Post by: nickiknack on February 20, 2012, 04:56:09 pm
I'm going to be getting this (http://www.qvc.com/qic/qvcapp.aspx/app.detail/params.item.tsv!.tpl.tsv.CM_SCID.TSV?ref=GAS&cm_ven=googlePAID&cm_cat=Q-QVC+Keyword&cm_pla=Sitelink+TSV&cm_ite=sY3I0jtVG_10398031500_QVC&cookie=set) new computer soon
(http://images-p.qvc.com/is/image/e/66/e222166_154.201?resmode=sharp&op_usm=1,1,10,0&scl=3.175&fmt=jpeg)
 ;D
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Post by: ironbite on February 20, 2012, 07:17:49 pm
Did your husband get it for you while you were in labor?
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Post by: nickiknack on February 20, 2012, 08:05:39 pm
Are you talking to me, Ironbite??
Because I'm very single, and probably will never have a kid
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Post by: ironbite on February 20, 2012, 08:19:48 pm
It's a reference to a story I saw on a not always right site.

Ironbite-which I can't find  right now.
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Post by: Caitshidhe on February 21, 2012, 10:32:44 pm
This happened last week and I get a TON of flak for saying this about myself but I feel proud enough of this happening to weather the snarkiness and share it with the class.

I am officially no longer allowed to think of myself as 'fat' no matter what I think about myself because as of last week, I fit into a little girl's XL skirt. This actually makes me feel really awesome about myself
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Post by: ironbite on February 21, 2012, 10:34:34 pm
Wait...you weigh as much as a XL Little Girl?

Ironbite-Con...grats?
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Post by: Caitshidhe on February 21, 2012, 10:39:02 pm
Naw, I have no idea what I weigh. But provided the skirt is an elastic waist and has no constrained hip (like a tutu circle skirt or something), then yes, I fit into most. I think it's equivalent of about a size four in women's jeans, so it's not like I've gone anorexic. Once I can find my camera I'll put up a picture cos I'm rockin' the tutu look right now.

Okay, I just checked, at Old Navy (where most of my shit comes from now since I get it cheap), the girl's XL waist is 26", and my waist at the moment is, I think, 25 or 26. And I still wear a size six. So I'm not emaciated, I swear!
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Post by: TheL on February 21, 2012, 10:59:08 pm
Your waistline is WHAT?  I can't remember when mine was last that size.
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Post by: Cerim Treascair on February 21, 2012, 11:11:32 pm
Marilyn Monroe wore a size six, as memory serves.

Also, to keep from de-railing:  I'm just shy of 108 miles walked in 52 days (since the start of the new year), and I have roughly 117 miles to go to make my 225 goal by the end of March.  I'm shooting to walk at least 1,000 miles this year, if not 1,500 (though I'll have to push for that, I'd need to average about 4 and a half miles a day).
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Post by: Shane for Wax on February 22, 2012, 01:02:46 am
I won a signed print of this:
http://www.redbubble.com/people/zerobriant/works/8168943-poked-to-death-poster?c=50806-star-wars

Just in time for my birthday! :-)
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Post by: Mechtaur on February 22, 2012, 01:03:57 am
I just noticed that the little "What class are you?" thing I have in my signature is spreading pretty well. This made me smile.
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Post by: Da Rat Bastid on February 22, 2012, 01:40:38 am
This happened last week and I get a TON of flak for saying this about myself but I feel proud enough of this happening to weather the snarkiness and share it with the class.

I am officially no longer allowed to think of myself as 'fat' no matter what I think about myself because as of last week, I fit into a little girl's XL skirt. This actually makes me feel really awesome about myself

(Rat sighs as he steps over to Cait, grasps her shoulders, and looks directly into her oh-so-pretty eyes.)

Cait, listen to me very carefully.  It doesn't matter what your weight is.  You were gorgeous when you were heavier, and you remain gorgeous now.  Here, allow me to demonstrate what I mean.

(Rat leans in and kisses Cait passionately, a real toe-curling, tonsil-tickling, breath-stealer of a kiss, still holding onto her in case her knees buckle or something like that.  After 30 seconds or so, he takes a breather and smiles warmly to Cait.)

Now, have I successfully kick-started your self-esteem yet?  Or...do you, perhaps, require additional encouragement? ;) *wiggles his eyebrows suggestively*
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Post by: Shane for Wax on February 22, 2012, 02:04:57 am
Rat, stop being creepy. >.>
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Post by: Her3tiK on February 22, 2012, 02:22:57 am
Rat, stop being creepy. >.>
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Post by: Da Rat Bastid on February 22, 2012, 02:24:30 am
Creepy? *blinks* I was offering genuine support there.  She really is beautiful.

Well, I certainly didn't mean to creep Cait out.  Cait, if I did do so, it was entirely unintentional, and I apologize. :(
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Post by: RavynousHunter on February 22, 2012, 02:31:17 am
I believe they were referring to the emotes, bro.  They could be seen as a bit...excessive.
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Post by: Caitshidhe on February 22, 2012, 03:23:02 am
I wouldn't say you creep me out, Rat, but you sometimes push the bounds of acceptable behaviour and I find you a bit.... much. Not quite enough to say anything, but if it ever got to that point you'd know. I appreciate what you're trying to get across, I really do, but if other people are telling you, "Whoa, man, calm it down a bit..." then, yeah, probably a good time to calm it down a bit.
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Post by: Her3tiK on February 23, 2012, 01:10:52 am
Just got home from my band's debut performance. It was incredible; we got a good reaction from the crowd, mostly because of our Spheres of Madness (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MX5v7GfvSao) cover, and ran into an A&R rep from Metal Blade records who said he'd check us out at our next show since he missed this one! I'm exhausted, and pretty sure I'm fighting a cold, but I feel amazing. I even managed to turn a small profit off of ticket sales :D
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Post by: nickiknack on February 23, 2012, 05:07:06 pm
My new computer came...and I'm on right now. YAY!!!
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Post by: shadowpanther on February 23, 2012, 05:37:04 pm
My new computer came...and I'm on right now. YAY!!!

Nice. I should be ordering one in the next week or so. Finally I'll be able to see what the button marked 'medium' (or 'high'. A man can have dreams) in the graphics menu on Skyrim does.

A good thing did come out of the freezer blowing up that I mentioned in the Annoy thread. I got to munch my way thorough a bucket of rum and raisin ice cream.
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Post by: Cerim Treascair on February 23, 2012, 06:16:21 pm
My new computer came...and I'm on right now. YAY!!!

Nice. I should be ordering one in the next week or so. Finally I'll be able to see what the button marked 'medium' (or 'high'. A man can have dreams) in the graphics menu on Skyrim does.

A good thing did come out of the freezer blowing up that I mentioned in the Annoy thread. I got to munch my way thorough a bucket of rum and raisin ice cream.

that sounds delicious...

Maybe I should get a pint of Rocky Road tomorrow...
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Post by: RavynousHunter on February 23, 2012, 07:51:54 pm
Finally got my own key made for the car.  I no longer have to borrow anyone else's keys!  Wooh!
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Post by: Art Vandelay on February 24, 2012, 02:21:28 am
I found a 3DS + four games + some accessories on eBay for $215 if I instant buy it. I'm bloody tempted to buy it, if only because I'm pretty much guaranteed to make a good $50 profit if I resell just the 3DS, much less the other shit that comes with it. What do you guys reckon?
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sleepy on February 24, 2012, 11:18:10 am
I woke up to Link poking me in the mouth with his sword.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Shane for Wax on February 24, 2012, 04:55:59 pm
I woke up to Link poking me in the mouth with his sword.

o_o *steps back*

I finally got some more pain meds. Sweet baby jesus!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: TheL on February 24, 2012, 04:58:20 pm
I found a 3DS + four games + some accessories on eBay for $215 if I instant buy it. I'm bloody tempted to buy it, if only because I'm pretty much guaranteed to make a good $50 profit if I resell just the 3DS, much less the other shit that comes with it. What do you guys reckon?

WHERE IS THIS LINK? :D
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Art Vandelay on February 24, 2012, 06:16:57 pm
I found a 3DS + four games + some accessories on eBay for $215 if I instant buy it. I'm bloody tempted to buy it, if only because I'm pretty much guaranteed to make a good $50 profit if I resell just the 3DS, much less the other shit that comes with it. What do you guys reckon?

WHERE IS THIS LINK? :D
Right here (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Nintendo-3DS-console-plus-games-and-accessories-/320853017499?pt=AU_Consoles&hash=item4ab454839b). Though they only ship to Australia, so that may be a problem for you.

Seriously, I'm so tempted to buy it, but it feels like it would be an impulse buy. I so goddamn torn right now. Especially since one of the games it comes with is Professor Layton and the Curious Village. I love the Professor Layton series (even though I've only played Pandora's Box).
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Post by: Art Vandelay on February 24, 2012, 08:25:03 pm
I just bought the 3DS in question. I do want a 3DS and $215 is a good price for just the console and a fucking amazing deal for four additional games, especially when one of the games is one I really want. Assuming the seller doesn't fuck me over somehow, I think I made the right call.
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Post by: Jebediah on February 26, 2012, 02:48:04 pm
I got the job I wanted!
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Post by: Hades on February 26, 2012, 02:54:48 pm
Congratulations, JebJeb :]
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Post by: SimSim on February 26, 2012, 03:49:09 pm
I got the job I wanted!
Awesome, congrats.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: TheL on February 26, 2012, 07:55:29 pm
Yay, Jeb-job!

I got a new leather ring belt for Faire. :3 I may even be able to wear it during normal everyday situations--we shall see.
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Post by: Her3tiK on February 26, 2012, 08:58:55 pm
Restrung and played my guitar in the first time in almost a year. Feels so good.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Art Vandelay on February 27, 2012, 04:55:35 pm
My 3DS arrived. Unfortunately one of the games doesn't work, but lucky for me it's the one I already have. Hopefully it can get me a partial refund.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: nickiknack on February 27, 2012, 10:15:49 pm
I came in contact with an old friend today,I haven't seen her in like 5 years.
On Edit: I also just won a G4 blind bag AppleJack on ebay...now all I need is a Fluttershy.
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Post by: QueenofHearts on February 28, 2012, 12:11:37 pm
Not today but yesterday, I hung out with my best friend for the first time in forever and a 5 year old called me "ma'am"
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Her3tiK on February 29, 2012, 12:18:32 am
My band's just been booked for a show in Anaheim in April! It's a 45min set, and I'm really excited! :D

HAHAHAHAHAH!!! I was just informed that we'll be playing on Easter Sunday! I am gonna have so much fun with this! >:)
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Post by: ThunderWulf on February 29, 2012, 12:20:37 am
Got my new Punisher hat! :)
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Post by: TheL on February 29, 2012, 06:46:58 pm
My band's just been booked for a show in Anaheim in April! It's a 45min set, and I'm really excited! :D

HAHAHAHAHAH!!! I was just informed that we'll be playing on Easter Sunday! I am gonna have so much fun with this! >:)

Will you wish them a happy Zombie Jew Day?
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Her3tiK on February 29, 2012, 07:01:23 pm
My band's just been booked for a show in Anaheim in April! It's a 45min set, and I'm really excited! :D

HAHAHAHAHAH!!! I was just informed that we'll be playing on Easter Sunday! I am gonna have so much fun with this! >:)

Will you wish them a happy Zombie Jew Day?
Oh, of course. But that's to predictable. Gotta come up with something weird, too. Maybe rent a Roman soldier costume for the night and wear it on stage ;)
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Art Vandelay on March 01, 2012, 12:05:14 am
My band's just been booked for a show in Anaheim in April! It's a 45min set, and I'm really excited! :D

HAHAHAHAHAH!!! I was just informed that we'll be playing on Easter Sunday! I am gonna have so much fun with this! >:)

Will you wish them a happy Zombie Jew Day?
Oh, of course. But that's to predictable. Gotta come up with something weird, too. Maybe rent a Roman soldier costume for the night and wear it on stage ;)
How about dressing like a zombie and constantly threatening to sue people?
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Her3tiK on March 01, 2012, 03:05:00 am
My band's just been booked for a show in Anaheim in April! It's a 45min set, and I'm really excited! :D

HAHAHAHAHAH!!! I was just informed that we'll be playing on Easter Sunday! I am gonna have so much fun with this! >:)

Will you wish them a happy Zombie Jew Day?
Oh, of course. But that's to predictable. Gotta come up with something weird, too. Maybe rent a Roman soldier costume for the night and wear it on stage ;)
How about dressing like a zombie and constantly threatening to sue people?
Zombie Roman soldier lawyer!
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Post by: nickiknack on March 01, 2012, 09:32:59 pm
My DVD came today in the mail.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Eniliad on March 02, 2012, 02:44:40 am
Just had the first Shamrock Shake of my life...

(http://i.imgur.com/1rj5O.jpg)
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: chad sexington on March 02, 2012, 08:46:38 am
I saw a great movie, and I hooked up with an interesting female-type person :D
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Cerim Treascair on March 03, 2012, 01:39:17 am
Technically counts for today, as it was... oh, about 6 hours ago:  I dropped 5 and a half pounds in a week.  I'm down 13 and a half in two months, and 3.3 away from my resolution goal weight of 250.

200, here I come!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: SimSim on March 03, 2012, 10:33:33 am
I finally got my information package from CAMRA.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Her3tiK on March 03, 2012, 04:38:42 pm
Traded in a bunch of old CDs for the new Nightwish album and a friend offered to drive me and stuff I don't need to a pawn shop on Tuesday!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Jebediah on March 03, 2012, 09:52:32 pm
I bought a skirt today. It's the first one I've owned since elementary school and I like it.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: SpaceProg on March 03, 2012, 11:19:13 pm
Mark Martin got the Pole for the Phoenix race Sunday.  Woot!  Go Kid!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Da Rat Bastid on March 03, 2012, 11:32:13 pm
I bought a skirt today. It's the first one I've owned since elementary school and I like it.

You realize, of course, that a significant number of your fellow forumites won't be happy until you show us a picture of you wearing it, don't you? ;D
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Her3tiK on March 03, 2012, 11:57:14 pm
Got my tickets for my band's show in May! Gonna be playing with some amazing bands from noon til midnight.

Anyone in the LA/SoCal area should definitely message me about showing up. /shameless self promotion
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Caitshidhe on March 04, 2012, 11:35:02 am
OH DEAR SWEET BABY JESUS.

CUPCAKE ATMS!!! (http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/46602196/ns/local_news-new_york_ny/#.T1OZMfVn3dK)

PEOPLE, MANHATTAN IS GETTING MACHINES. THAT WILL DISPENSE. CUPCAKES!!!

I need no more evidence. Clearly there is a god, and that god gives us cupcakes. Oh, and eternal life and shit, but mostly cupcakes.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Da Rat Bastid on March 04, 2012, 11:36:34 am
OH DEAR SWEET BABY JESUS.

CUPCAKE ATMS!!! (http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/46602196/ns/local_news-new_york_ny/#.T1OZMfVn3dK)

PEOPLE, MANHATTAN IS GETTING MACHINES. THAT WILL DISPENSE. CUPCAKES!!!

I need no more evidence. Clearly there is a god, and that god gives us cupcakes. Oh, and eternal life and shit, but mostly cupcakes.

Are they painted pink, and do they have high-pitched annoying voices? :P
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Caitshidhe on March 04, 2012, 11:55:47 am
I feel like this is some kind of anime or cultural reference that I don't understand...
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: TheL on March 04, 2012, 12:03:51 pm
It's a My Little Pony reference.  Specifically, this character:

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8XlorG6n_cI/TURxRA4O23I/AAAAAAAAAtQ/qGdto6QvDEo/s1600/Capture.JPG)


So.  Rammstein is performing in my area in a few weeks.  I need to get tickets--I haven't been to a concert since 2007!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Damen on March 04, 2012, 12:37:46 pm
It seems the cupcake machines (one, at least) is, indeed, pink.

From Cait's link:
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A pink prototype of the cupcake ATM is already installed outside Sprinkles' flagship bakery in Beverly Hills.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Shane for Wax on March 05, 2012, 10:29:25 am

So.  Rammstein is performing in my area in a few weeks.  I need to get tickets--I haven't been to a concert since 2007!

Oh man, I'd love to go!

So, this happened:

(http://i41.tinypic.com/2rxxrub.png)

Motherfuckin' RTd by Neil Gaiman y'all. Wish it had been something a little less advertisement and more me being profound enough for him to RT. But still!

(I didn't censor BanTshirts because I know he doesn't mind. I know it's the internet but I felt I should censor the names of the other people I was tweeting with)
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Jebediah on March 05, 2012, 12:26:44 pm
I haven't heard from my doctor, so I'm going to assume no news is good news. :)
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on March 05, 2012, 12:40:41 pm
Got a call yesterday from an assistant manager at a local (okay, next town over, but still fairly close, bout...10-20 minutes away) Wal-Mart regarding an application I put in, like...a month ago.  Called dude back today, as he wasn't picking up yesterday, and he said that he'd call me back in a few minutes and see if we can't set me up with an interview.

Its only a cashier position, but fuck yes.  Because fucking money.  My money.  My own fucking money, that I can use to my own fucking ends.

(I'm so excited because, should I get it, this would be my second job, and my first non-temporary job.)
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Art Vandelay on March 05, 2012, 10:20:05 pm
Won me one of the Indie Bundles in a contest I don't even remember entering. I seem to be having a rather lucky year...
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Her3tiK on March 06, 2012, 01:48:30 am
My band's reached 127 fans on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/Nihilitus), and 94 of them are talking about us, when we've only played one show and have yet to record any of our music! I know it's not much in the grand scheme of things, but that ratio has me really fucking excited!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Cerim Treascair on March 06, 2012, 02:15:48 am
one of my brothers found a job! It's a bit of a relief, too, both for him and for me.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Smurfette Principle on March 06, 2012, 11:09:43 pm
Two of my Tumblr posts have gone viral in the past three days. I'm basking in an ocean of love.
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Post by: Caitshidhe on March 07, 2012, 05:45:40 am
Two of my Tumblr posts have gone viral in the past three days. I'm basking in an ocean of love.

Oooh, hot stuff! Can you link? I'd like to see what grabbed so many people's attention!

Also, this.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jlLQbL2Rv2I

CUPCAKE ATMS, PEOPLE!!! THEY ARE REAL. I DO, I DO, I DO BELIEVE IN CUPCAKES! *clapclapclapclap* Also, the machines themselves do appear to be pink. Someone better get out there with a can of spraypaint to put the appropriate balloon cutie mark on them.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: SpaceProg on March 07, 2012, 02:25:37 pm
Replied and RT'd by Mark Martin today.  Feel the awesome racing luv. :)
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Søren on March 07, 2012, 02:52:45 pm
My physiology unit does not seem as horrifying as I thought it was going to be. This pleases me
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Art Vandelay on March 07, 2012, 04:47:00 pm
Even though I kinda sorta broke the forklift at work, there were no consequences whatsoever.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Jebediah on March 07, 2012, 05:45:29 pm
I just found out that Rob Zombie is coming to my town!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: The Right Honourable Mlle Antéchrist on March 07, 2012, 06:18:30 pm
Today I experienced a rare instance of karma working the way it should. On the way to work this morning, some kid on the bus was freaking out because he had accidentally dropped his  bus pass into the coin/ticket slot (the passes only need to be shown to the bus driver), and was told he wouldn't be able to get it back until either tomorrow or Friday since the drivers can't open the money box thingie. I felt bad for the kid, so I gave him one of my tickets (out of a book of ten) so he would be able to take the bus home from school in the afternoon.

A little while ago, as I was about to finish work, I got a call from my roommate saying she was off early and could swing by to give me a ride home, saving me from having to use a bus ticket to get back here. Karma! Or, more realistically, a happy coincidence, but either way, it's nice to see things even out -- those tickets aren't exactly cheap, after all.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Jebediah on March 07, 2012, 06:27:07 pm
Aww, that was so nice of you.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: SpaceProg on March 07, 2012, 06:40:22 pm
Sometimes it may take a while and happen in a way you may not expect, but I do believe you reap what you sow.  Good job, MA. :)
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: JohnE on March 09, 2012, 12:16:02 am
My wife made strawberry cream pies. They are the most delicious fucking thing ever!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Shane for Wax on March 09, 2012, 12:35:16 am
I got Mass Effect 3! :D
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Art Vandelay on March 09, 2012, 12:47:18 am
Last two lectures of the day were cancelled. As such, I got to go home a whopping five hours earlier than normal. On a Friday, the day an early finish is the sweetest. I'm quite pleased with this turn of events I must say.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Her3tiK on March 09, 2012, 02:58:35 am
Ran in to that girl I mentioned a couple months back, and she brought up still wanting to go on a date with me! I don't know if it's 'just friends' or not at the moment, but it's nice to know that time hasn't completely fucked me over on this (that I'm aware of).
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Caitshidhe on March 09, 2012, 04:42:39 pm
I got to do something awesome today.

My grandfather has one of those big pretzel jars full of loose change collected over many years. Currently the jar probably weighs close to fifty pounds. A LOT of fucking coinage. I asked him if I could go through it for wheatback pennies--nothing more, I wouldn't take anything else, and I offered to replace what I found with normal pennies. He said sure and that I didn't even have to replace what I took.

So I spent all afternoon today on the floor going through mountains of change until my hands actually turned black from handling it. It took hours. I found about a dozen wheaties.

To me, that was awesome and goddammit I enjoyed myself!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: gyeonghwa on March 09, 2012, 05:10:04 pm
I spent a marvelous morning gardening!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on March 09, 2012, 11:08:26 pm
With the help of some lovely corticosteroids, my eye is no longer in excruciating pain!  Even seems to be going back to normal...
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: SpaceProg on March 10, 2012, 01:42:07 am
Awesome.  Was it pinkeye after all?
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: largeham on March 10, 2012, 10:10:25 am
It's been a good weekend.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on March 11, 2012, 05:09:31 pm
Awesome.  Was it pinkeye after all?

Yup.  And, doc gave me some cipro eyedrops, so this crap will be dying in short order.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: SpaceProg on March 11, 2012, 05:31:31 pm
Nice.  Cipro is some good stuff.  Glad to hear it. :)
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on March 11, 2012, 05:53:00 pm
Good and strong as hell.  Fuck yeah.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Art Vandelay on March 11, 2012, 08:08:11 pm
I now have an exact 2:1 ratio of fuck yeahs to fuck nos. This pleases me.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Shane for Wax on March 11, 2012, 09:26:21 pm
Awesome.  Was it pinkeye after all?

Yup.  And, doc gave me some cipro eyedrops, so this crap will be dying in short order.

Keep away from me then. I'm allergic. >.>
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on March 11, 2012, 10:14:42 pm
How about doxy?
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sleepy on March 12, 2012, 01:15:11 pm
It's in the 70s here today, and will stay that way all week.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Shane for Wax on March 12, 2012, 01:44:47 pm
How about doxy?

Vibramycin? Not that I'm aware.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sleepy on March 13, 2012, 07:02:45 pm
I had a crapload of energy today, despite barely being able to drag myself out of bed at 8. I had a doctor appointment, went to Wal-Mart, went to Giant, contacted Financial Aid, did laundry, saw my adviser, attended class, and went for a run. A productive day.

My professor also extended the deadline for my program, which I did not expect. I am thrilled.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Hades on March 13, 2012, 07:24:59 pm
It's in the 70s here today, and will stay that way all week.

It's like that here too. I've had my window open since yesterday and it's been great.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sleepy on March 13, 2012, 07:29:13 pm
I read that as "many a window" and thought it sounded about on par for the Hades.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Cerim Treascair on March 13, 2012, 07:41:36 pm
It's in the 70s here today, and will stay that way all week.

You too, huh? Upstate NY here, how about you?

Also, dropped 14 pounds since the start of the new year, to the extent that I'm wearing a belt I bought EIGHT YEARS AGO.  I bought it, thinking I'd slimmed down enough to go to a smaller waisted belt.  I was wrong, and I've had it all this time.  Wore it exactly once. Now? it's tight, but it FITS!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sleepy on March 13, 2012, 07:45:16 pm
It's in the 70s here today, and will stay that way all week.

You too, huh? Upstate NY here, how about you?

Virginny. And holy crap, it's that warm in upstate NY? I have family up there and they're usually still bitching about the snow this time of year.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Cerim Treascair on March 13, 2012, 07:49:27 pm
We have had an almost-negligible winter here.  The coldest it's supposed to be this week is 51.  Rest of the week and most of next week? 60's and 70's.

We got... maybe two feet of snow all winter? maybe?

We're just hoping summer isn't boiling hot by comparison.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Jebediah on March 13, 2012, 08:12:47 pm
I'm learning my way around Photoshop. I put my face on someone else's body today. Mind blowing.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: nickiknack on March 13, 2012, 11:41:53 pm
We can now wear jeans and sneakers on the job at work, if we feel like it. So I have an excuse to buy some new jeans (I have jeans they're just a wee bit big on me, because I recently lost some weight).
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Shane for Wax on March 14, 2012, 07:32:07 am
I think I got my sleeping schedule slightly normalized. It only took two days this time, too.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Da Rat Bastid on March 14, 2012, 03:33:16 pm
It's in the 70s here today, and will stay that way all week.

You too, huh? Upstate NY here, how about you?

Also, dropped 14 pounds since the start of the new year, to the extent that I'm wearing a belt I bought EIGHT YEARS AGO.  I bought it, thinking I'd slimmed down enough to go to a smaller waisted belt.  I was wrong, and I've had it all this time.  Wore it exactly once. Now? it's tight, but it FITS!

Good for you, Priestling.  You're still adorkable, y'know. :) *huggles ya*
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Jebediah on March 14, 2012, 05:01:11 pm
I was accepted into nursing school!!!

I start this fall!

 :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Her3tiK on March 14, 2012, 05:10:22 pm
I was accepted into nursing school!!!

I start this fall!

 :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D
Awesome! Congrats!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: nickiknack on March 14, 2012, 05:50:59 pm
Congrats Jeb

I went to the bookstore and bought myself some books
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sleepy on March 14, 2012, 05:53:59 pm
Go Jeb! I bet you'll do well.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Hades on March 14, 2012, 07:05:41 pm
I was accepted into nursing school!!!

I start this fall!

 :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D


Congrats, JebJeb! You'll be an awesome nurse.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Cerim Treascair on March 14, 2012, 07:40:27 pm
Hey, I found a job again! Sure, it's temporary, for BoA, at $9 an hour, and at worst, it'll only last a few weeks... but DAMN it's nice to have a job again!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Jebediah on March 14, 2012, 08:15:24 pm
Thanks, guys!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Her3tiK on March 14, 2012, 09:26:23 pm
I was accepted into nursing school!!!

I start this fall!

 :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D


Congrats, JebJeb! You'll be an awesome hot nurse.
Fixed that for you.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: largeham on March 15, 2012, 01:35:14 am
Pay day.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: The Right Honourable Mlle Antéchrist on March 15, 2012, 01:50:38 am
I was accepted into nursing school!!!

I start this fall!

 :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D

Congrats! :)
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: QueenofHearts on March 15, 2012, 06:56:23 am
I was accepted into nursing school!!!

I start this fall!

 :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D

This is the best news I've read all day. Congratulations

I also have about $100 extra and plan to go on a shoppin spree this afternoon following hair removal, but this is relatively unimportant.

Congrats again Jeb, it makes me happy when good things happen to good people and I can't think of anyone more deserving.  :)
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Jebediah on March 15, 2012, 08:30:40 am


This is the best news I've read all day. Congratulations

I also have about $100 extra and plan to go on a shoppin spree this afternoon following hair removal, but this is relatively unimportant.

Shopping sprees are super awesome. :)

Quote
Congrats again Jeb, it makes me happy when good things happen to good people and I can't think of anyone more deserving.  :)

Aww, you're going to make me cry.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: The Right Honourable Mlle Antéchrist on March 15, 2012, 10:56:01 am
It's supposed to get up to +15 today, with tons of sunshine. :)
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sleepy on March 15, 2012, 11:38:59 am
I know this sounds lame, but I'm on the planning committee for my school's Video Game Olympics, and even though I missed the meeting last night, they still took me into consideration and put my name down on the forms on Google Docs.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: The Right Honourable Mlle Antéchrist on March 15, 2012, 07:13:27 pm
Video Game Olympics sounds awesome.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: JohnE on March 16, 2012, 02:07:38 pm
Mrs. E made more strawberry cream pies for my birthday. They're omgsofuckingyummy!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: SimSim on March 16, 2012, 02:51:50 pm
Work wasn't a total cluster fuck today like I expected it to be.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Her3tiK on March 17, 2012, 04:31:00 am
My friend's band Sinicle (https://www.facebook.com/Sinicle) debuted it's first official video tonight, and I'm actually in it! White shirt and large, black headphones; there's a really good closeup of me around 2:40 or so!
I also show up as a zombie earlier in the video, but it's kinda hard to tell which one I am sometimes, though there's a decent shot around 1:50, but you can't see the makeup (it was epic and incredibly convincing; my apartment manager thought I'd gotten in a fight).
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S4FAHoZMQRY
So yeah, really excited about this :D
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: nickiknack on March 17, 2012, 11:34:30 am
I don't have to work today, which is great because Saturdays are a mad house
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: SpaceProg on March 17, 2012, 04:40:17 pm
Been pumping iron.  Starting to see some definite results, especially in the abs and arms.  Got a ways to go, but it's encouraging.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Art Vandelay on March 17, 2012, 09:21:17 pm
It was more on Friday than today, but I found a copy of Zelda: Spirit Tracks on eBay for less than $30. They're almost always around $40 at the very least so this was quite the amazing find. It should be here come Wednesday.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Jebediah on March 17, 2012, 09:33:46 pm
Spirit Tracks is a fun game. I'm toward the end of it now.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Art Vandelay on March 17, 2012, 09:43:15 pm
I'm quite looking forward to it myself, if only because it has trains.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: gyeonghwa on March 17, 2012, 10:53:23 pm
I had a wonderful day at Wonder-con, learning about the comic book culture!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sleepy on March 18, 2012, 11:22:41 am
I finally set up DOSBox on my laptop and ran Commander Keen. The awesome music is back!

Edit: Got Leisure Suit Larry, too! Ah, nostalgia.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Art Vandelay on March 19, 2012, 10:23:55 pm
My copy of Spirit Tracks arrived a day earlier than expected. Not only that, it turned up mere hours after I finished replaying Phantom Hourglass (good game, but really not good for your sanity if you're the OCD type).
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sleepy on March 20, 2012, 02:28:42 pm
I got a lot of cleaning done so I don't have to lift a finger tomorrow.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Her3tiK on March 22, 2012, 01:47:24 pm
Tool announced that they'll be recording a new album (http://www.metalinjection.net/upcoming-releases/tool-planning-to-record-new-album-this-summer) this summer! It should be out by the end of the year, given the normal recording/mixing time (4mo. or so). :D :D :D
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Søren on March 22, 2012, 03:56:56 pm
Apparently my tattoo (DNA helix on my forearm) is so renowned throughout the uni, that people in the economics department have heard of it. I'm in BIOMEDICINE

Also, I'm going to see John Cleese tomorrow, for free :D Birthday gift
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Her3tiK on March 22, 2012, 03:57:57 pm
Apparently my tattoo (DNA helix on my forearm) is so renowned throughout the uni, that people in the economics department have heard of it. I'm in BIOMEDICINE

Also, I'm going to see John Cleese tomorrow, for free :D Birthday gift
That's pretty damn sweet, dude.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Jebediah on March 22, 2012, 04:05:35 pm
Tool announced that they'll be recording a new album (http://www.metalinjection.net/upcoming-releases/tool-planning-to-record-new-album-this-summer) this summer! It should be out by the end of the year, given the normal recording/mixing time (4mo. or so). :D :D :D

  :D
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on March 23, 2012, 05:41:57 pm
Aah...seems a nap was just what the psychiatrist ordered.  Just a few hours, and in a hospital waiting room armchair, but I feel much better, now.  I can think!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Hades on March 24, 2012, 09:51:58 am
I'm finally set to get new glasses in a couple weeks. This has been a long time coming.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: TheL on March 24, 2012, 01:28:04 pm
Tool announced that they'll be recording a new album (http://www.metalinjection.net/upcoming-releases/tool-planning-to-record-new-album-this-summer) this summer! It should be out by the end of the year, given the normal recording/mixing time (4mo. or so). :D :D :D

:D

Can't wait!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Her3tiK on March 25, 2012, 09:00:30 am
Got my first gig as an extra today. Gotta be on site in about 2hrs (1hr commute... yay...) and it appears to be raining. This should be an entertaining day.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on March 25, 2012, 04:37:51 pm
Got a call yesterday from a Wal-Mart I applied to which ain't too far from where I live...they asked me to come in on Wednesday at 2pm for an interview.

Hoping this shit goes well, DADDY NEEDS MONEH!  I can't escape home without it...
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Søren on March 25, 2012, 10:30:30 pm
I hung out with John Cleese and a fuckton of comedy superstars today. Cleese thought of my stand up routine as a "fine job"
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: The Right Honourable Mlle Antéchrist on March 26, 2012, 01:20:53 am
Found out that all of the main TNG cast members will be at the Calgary Comic Expo in April. Fuck yeah!
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Post by: Shane for Wax on March 26, 2012, 01:26:05 am
Found out that all of the main TNG cast members will be at the Calgary Comic Expo in April. Fuck yeah!

Which one? :P
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Post by: The Right Honourable Mlle Antéchrist on March 26, 2012, 01:31:43 am
The... one called TNG?
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Post by: Art Vandelay on March 26, 2012, 01:38:18 am
Yeah, Star Trek: Terrible Nipple Grease. My god, haven't you ever heard of it?
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Post by: Zygarde on March 26, 2012, 06:33:36 pm
I just got tickets to go see Bruce Springsteen live.
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Post by: Caitshidhe on March 26, 2012, 07:40:46 pm
I hung out with John Cleese and a fuckton of comedy superstars today. Cleese thought of my stand up routine as a "fine job"

You are the fucking awesomest person in the entire universe and I would like to marry you and impregnate you with our horribly mentally unstable psychotic demon babies. Don't ask me how that would work because I don't know either.

GOOD SHIT FROM TODAY:

On the way home from some errands I drove behind a car for a while with a license plate that read 'DMBLDORE' and a bumper sticker that said 'I BRAKE FOR HOUSE ELVES'. I very rarely tell people I love their cars but when I pulled up alongside I yelled through my window that he had the coolest plate. It was a nice youngish guy at the wheel and he laughed that I was so entertained. Then he said my car just made his day. I think that's my second-favourite part of my car--it always seems to make people happy. (For those who don't know, I drive a white VW New Beetle with multicoloured flowers all over the sides.)

Also, I saw a hipster fall off his bike while he was trying to fiddle with his iPhone and pedal at the same time.

And I made impromptu, last-second plans to drive to MD to see the boything for a few days tomorrow.
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Post by: Søren on March 26, 2012, 07:56:45 pm
I hung out with John Cleese and a fuckton of comedy superstars today. Cleese thought of my stand up routine as a "fine job"



Also, I saw a hipster fall off his bike while he was trying to fiddle with his iPhone and pedal at the same time.



The suffering of hipsters is always amusing
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Post by: Art Vandelay on March 28, 2012, 04:07:58 am
I has Paper Mario for the Nintendo 64!

Granted, it's only a ROM, but it should be awesome nevertheless.
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Post by: Sleepy on March 28, 2012, 01:09:11 pm
My schedule for next semester is fucking awesome. No class on Fridays, and my earliest class is at 12:30 pm.

I was also worried about getting a decent Spanish professor because any language courses are really difficult at this school, but I found a good one according to a ton of folks at ratemyprofessors.com. That site hasn't failed me yet.
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Post by: Søren on March 28, 2012, 08:57:54 pm
I have tomorrow off, I got 10/10 on a chem quiz, i have a date tomorrow with a hot guy thats also a total sweetheart, I just knocked off two pieces of work that have been driving me up the wall, and I had an amazing time at the Jugger practice last night. Good shit is happening
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Post by: RavynousHunter on March 28, 2012, 11:02:00 pm
I got an official job offer from Wally World...part-time, and as a "sales associate," but money's fuckin money!
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Post by: SpaceProg on March 28, 2012, 11:05:09 pm
Yes indeed, Rav.  Congratulations. :)
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Post by: ironbite on March 29, 2012, 02:22:27 am
I got an official job offer from Wally World...part-time, and as a "sales associate," but money's fuckin money!

Prepare to have your soul crushed.
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Post by: RavynousHunter on March 29, 2012, 02:42:46 am
Hahaha, can't crush what I don't have.
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Post by: davedan on March 29, 2012, 04:56:31 am
Better to be broke than muff - hey
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Post by: DarkfireTaimatsu on March 29, 2012, 07:15:58 am
This was more a couple days ago, but I basically became friends with this artist I admire because we both ponyblog and we crossed over with each other a couple times. Now we're friends and it makes me feel really special. ^-^

Also, today I found the new Girl Genius novel at the comic shop. I didn't even know there was a second one coming out, but now I have it. In hardback, no less.
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Post by: The Right Honourable Mlle Antéchrist on March 29, 2012, 09:42:34 am
So, more about the comic expo. Along with all of the main TNG actors (and Denise Crosby), apparently Robert Englund, Stan Lee, James Marsters, John Noble and Adam West are going to be there. Badass.
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Post by: Shane for Wax on March 29, 2012, 01:35:48 pm
So, more about the comic expo. Along with all of the main TNG actors (and Denise Crosby), apparently Robert Englund, Stan Lee, James Marsters, John Noble and Adam West are going to be there. Badass.

James Marsters is awesome at panels.
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Post by: Sleepy on March 29, 2012, 02:37:17 pm
I finished an essay, a whole 12 hours before it's due. That's like a new record for me.
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Post by: ironbite on March 29, 2012, 02:42:09 pm
I....HAVE....A......JOB!

Ironbite-one week after moving back home.
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Post by: Sleepy on March 29, 2012, 05:27:42 pm
Good for you! Are you in northern VA? Because I'll come into your job and harass you.
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Post by: ironbite on March 29, 2012, 05:37:26 pm
Of course I'm in northern VA.  Where else would I be working?

Ironbite-and I'm doing Ramp work for United Express.
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Post by: Sleepy on March 29, 2012, 06:31:33 pm
Well fuck, that doesn't allow me to carry out my plan.
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Post by: Caitshidhe on March 30, 2012, 02:32:10 am
Back from my very impulsive impromptu visit with the boything. He gave me a sexy fedora that I wore for a bit without anything else, and I made him bleed. For normal people this would seem really weird but for him and me it just meant we had a lot of very enjoyable fun. Oh, and I managed NOT to cry when I left this time.


But I found a big blue bruise on my leg while getting dressed and have NO IDEA where it came from. I must have bumped him in our sleep or something because the man has a cast-iron skeleton.

And apparently the dog is wandering all over the house looking for me. That dog loves me. I joke that I'm gonna marry the dog and the Boything can move in with us and sleep at the foot of the bed. Still, I imagine that poor pooch with his big eyes looking for me and wondering why I left him... poor baby!!
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Post by: TheL on March 30, 2012, 06:50:23 am
Cait, visits like that are awesome.

Yesterday, when pumping gas, I got the pump to stop on exactly $30.00, which always makes me smile.
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Post by: Art Vandelay on March 30, 2012, 07:11:31 am
Been playing Conker's Bad Fur Day, and I must say it's fucking brilliant. Seriously, why did I never play this back in the day? It's like Banjo-Kazooie, only no holding back on the dirty jokes. It's like a dream come true.
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Post by: Caitshidhe on March 30, 2012, 10:16:24 am
Yesterday, when pumping gas, I got the pump to stop on exactly $30.00, which always makes me smile.

That TOTALLY makes my day when that happens. If I can get it to stop exactly on anything without change it's great, but if I can get it to stop on, day, $25 or $40 or something that ends in a five or a zero without change, I just do a private internal victory dance! And then do my 'ME GUSTA' rageface.
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Post by: Sleepy on March 30, 2012, 11:20:57 am
Been playing Conker's Bad Fur Day, and I must say it's fucking brilliant. Seriously, why did I never play this back in the day? It's like Banjo-Kazooie, only no holding back on the dirty jokes. It's like a dream come true.

This just reminded me of a kickass song I'm going to listen to now, so I'll have something better stuck in my head all day.
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Post by: SpaceProg on March 30, 2012, 01:31:22 pm
Cait, visits like that are awesome.

Yesterday, when pumping gas, I got the pump to stop on exactly $30.00, which always makes me smile.

I love the exact squeeze. 
Weird though... when I first read that, I thought you said "PIMPING gas".
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Post by: Shane for Wax on March 30, 2012, 02:19:42 pm
Cait, visits like that are awesome.

Yesterday, when pumping gas, I got the pump to stop on exactly $30.00, which always makes me smile.

I love the exact squeeze. 
Weird though... when I first read that, I thought you said "PIMPING gas".

*gulps drink before reading then snickers softly* How would that work?
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Post by: SpaceProg on March 30, 2012, 02:48:50 pm
I have no idea.  I have no pimping experience with any pimpable products whatsoever. *Shrugs* :-/
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Post by: ironbite on March 30, 2012, 03:06:40 pm
BITCH WHERE'S MY HIGH OCTANE!?
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Post by: RavynousHunter on March 30, 2012, 04:39:24 pm
Well into my second hour of Thief 2's final mission, Sabotage at Soulforge.  I swear, that one mission is at least twice, if not three times as long as Life of the Party or Masks.  The only reason I can do Life of the Party in under an hour is because I played that mission so often that I have almost the entire map, the location of nearly every secret,  key, enemy, and bystander memorized.

Nothing is as satisfying as your final, epic battle being you single-handedly taking on an extremely well-guarded factory/cathedral that's staffed by an army of security personnel, and dozens of security machines.  Storming the place is fun, but being able to finish the big boss while being completely undetected is almost orgasmic.
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Post by: DiscoBerry on March 30, 2012, 09:48:32 pm
This happened:
‎[British Guy] Don't worry about that guy mate, he was out of line.
[Me] Can I get asylum in your country because all Americans are dicks now?
[British Guy] I am a lawyer back home, if you fill out all the paper work, I'll represent you for free.

WIN!
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Post by: Mechtaur on March 31, 2012, 07:43:01 pm
Moment from work I enjoyed:

Customer: *Walks up* Hi, could you answer a question for me?
Me: Sure, fire away.
Customer: Alright, thanks! *Walks away giggling*
Me: *Confused, then starts cracking up after getting it*
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Post by: ironbite on March 31, 2012, 10:11:58 pm
OH I GET IT!
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Post by: Servo on April 01, 2012, 08:40:07 am
I've had one of those days where I don't have to worry about life's problems at all...

Oh well, back to reality come Monday.
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Post by: DarkfireTaimatsu on April 01, 2012, 08:48:49 am
I've had one of those days where I don't have to worry about life's problems at all...

Oh well, back to reality come Monday.

Warning! A huge battleship 'Monday' is approaching fast!
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Post by: SpaceProg on April 01, 2012, 01:11:08 pm
*sings* Monday, Monday.... Can't trust that day...

Yes, I'm old.
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Post by: nickiknack on April 01, 2012, 11:34:22 pm
We got to wear bunny ears, if we wanted to, today. I never pass up an opportunity to make a jackass out of myself.
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Post by: Sleepy on April 02, 2012, 07:29:33 pm
We played with this (http://www.bitstorm.org/gameoflife/) in class today. It's addictive.
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Post by: tygerarmy on April 02, 2012, 08:36:57 pm
I'm back on here, and enjoying my vacation in Florida with my Aunt and Uncle.
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Post by: SpaceProg on April 02, 2012, 09:58:08 pm
We played with this (http://www.bitstorm.org/gameoflife/) in class today. It's addictive.
Did you play it with a Prius?
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Post by: Søren on April 03, 2012, 12:35:28 am
Got a pretty book printed in 1929 about medical history. Its pretty awesome
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Post by: ironbite on April 03, 2012, 11:00:22 am
Got another job offer this morning.  If it's better then what I currently got might go for it.
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Post by: Sleepy on April 03, 2012, 12:12:55 pm
I got a 98 on my Connect Four program! Fuck yeah!
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Post by: shadowpanther on April 03, 2012, 01:23:57 pm
I finally got enough secrets to buy a Lease to Premises at the Bazaar on Echo Bazaar!
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Post by: ironbite on April 03, 2012, 02:09:47 pm
I walked too and from Subway withouth passing out.
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Post by: maanantai on April 03, 2012, 04:00:31 pm
In mail today: tax refund is on my way ;D (Have to wait for December, but it'll make nice extra for yule-shopping when the time comes)
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Post by: Art Vandelay on April 04, 2012, 02:24:50 am
My Gamecube controller adapter arrived. Now I can play my Nintendo 64 ROMS with an actual analog controller. Fuck. Yes.
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Post by: Søren on April 04, 2012, 05:56:39 am
Had an awesome jugger training session today. It was hardcore.

Plus a classmate gave me a book from the 1800's. Its all gay porn. I know some awesome people
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Post by: Mechtaur on April 07, 2012, 05:35:23 pm
My tortoise is finally starting to let me hand feed him! *Squeeeeeeeee*
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Post by: Osama bin Bambi on April 07, 2012, 05:43:55 pm
My mom finally agreed to let me try an ADHD medication (Vyvance) over the weekend to help me focus. Some of the side effects are supposed to include anxiety and becoming more emotional, so my worst fear was that it would exacerbate my anxiety. However, not only do I feel more focused, but my thoughts no longer fly all over the place at a million miles per hour, and I actually feel very calm and happy. I can't remember a time when I was this calm (boredom exempted). It's... simply... wonderful.

Now I just have to keep it a secret from my dad, but I don't think he'll notice a thing. ;)
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Post by: SpaceProg on April 07, 2012, 06:20:11 pm
That's awesome, Wykked!  Glad you've found something to help.  Finding the right med can be a hassle.
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Post by: Osama bin Bambi on April 07, 2012, 07:44:59 pm
That's awesome, Wykked!  Glad you've found something to help.  Finding the right med can be a hassle.

For most of its duration, it also gets rid of my violent obsessions, which is a major plus. Even when the obsessions start popping up again, I am able to control them. I'm so happy I feel like singing.

This was a triumph.
I'm making a note here: HUGE SUCCESS.
It's hard to overstate my satisfaction.
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Post by: SpaceProg on April 07, 2012, 07:53:59 pm
Welcome back to your true self. :)
I'm happy for you.  I really am.
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Post by: Osama bin Bambi on April 07, 2012, 09:55:31 pm
Welcome back to your true self. :)
I'm happy for you.  I really am.

*Hugs* You hit it on the head with "true self", man. My anxiety is all about doubting myself, my capabilities, and the things I stand for, and the only moments of "calm" were more like periods of depersonalization and detachment. This is different and I feel like not only can I accomplish things, but I have the willpower to do so. I know now that this was the way I was supposed to be.
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Post by: SpaceProg on April 08, 2012, 01:05:17 am
*Hugs back*  Glad you're happy now. :)
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Post by: Sleepy on April 08, 2012, 10:13:56 am
I got a crapload of chocolate this morning.
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Post by: RavynousHunter on April 08, 2012, 07:03:44 pm
I broke down today...in front of my family.  Why's that a good thing?  I almost never willingly do that.  Letting things out and finally being able to express at least some things...it feels good.
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Post by: Sleepy on April 08, 2012, 08:16:28 pm
My mom and I watched an awesome documentary showing the making of the original Halloween. It was insanely interesting to see how they chose various cast members. I also learned that the mask they chose for Michael Myers was a Captain Kirk mask that they slightly altered and spray-painted white. That movie will never cease to be amazing.
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Post by: Jebediah on April 08, 2012, 08:23:25 pm
I'm visiting Shiv this week and her parents gave me an Easter basket that included the exact same things Shiv and her siblings got. It was awesome.
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Post by: Her3tiK on April 09, 2012, 03:52:06 am
My band had an incredible show tonight. Small venue, but we shared it with some great bands, made some good new contacts (include one that may get me a job at the House of Blues!), and had a fucking amazing time.

Our next show is going to be in Dana Point, CA on the 28th. Anyone in the SoCal area who can make it should come check us out and say hi!
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Post by: RavynousHunter on April 09, 2012, 07:02:24 pm
I think I figured out a way to solve the issue I've been having with implementing scripting for my DDO Creator (henceforth known as Fire Forge).  I've been going about it the wrong way...instead of writing the scripts by hand in XML, and having to wrangle with XML interpretation code for all of it.  Fuck that jank!

I completely forgot about the serialization facilities that come with .Net...  Sooooo, I'm running a test using two classes and an enumeration (Skill class, tristate class, and Abilities enumeration) and developing a tool to do all the heavy lifting of serializing the scripts while I just write up the information.
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Post by: Smurfette Principle on April 10, 2012, 04:38:31 pm
The good news is: I'm not pregnant!
The bad news is: I'm on my period. Gaaaaaaah.
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Post by: Her3tiK on April 10, 2012, 07:13:44 pm
Got my first interview at Chik-fil-A this afternoon. I was (far as I can tell) the only one on time for his interview, and they said that they're perfectly content to give me Saturday and Tues/Wed off for band practice since my schedule is otherwise pretty open, or just schedule me for the morning shifts. As a morning person who can't wake up past 8AM for shit, I will gladly be there at that time.

Now to wait and see if they call about a 2nd interview.
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Post by: Sleepy on April 11, 2012, 09:31:11 am
My 10 am class was just CANCELED.
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Post by: Hades on April 11, 2012, 10:05:14 am
My 10 am class was just CANCELED.

(http://irlgeek.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/FUCK-YEAH.jpg)
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Post by: RavynousHunter on April 11, 2012, 02:49:24 pm
My 10 am class was just CANCELED.

(http://img.judsonmaria.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/lol-face.jpg)
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Post by: Her3tiK on April 12, 2012, 12:46:16 am
Got a 2nd interview with Chik-fil-A on Friday, and an interview with a hostel tomorrow. If the pay is comparable, I'd much rather have the hostel for its schedule and lack of fast food, but I can't really afford to be choosy right now.
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Post by: Jebediah on April 12, 2012, 10:34:24 am
I got a job and it's for real this time!
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Post by: RavynousHunter on April 12, 2012, 07:30:01 pm
You ain't the only one!  Part-time and Wal-Mart, but a job's a job.  Even if its day shift, something my body clock is NOT used to.
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Post by: Jebediah on April 12, 2012, 07:39:02 pm
Congrats, RH! WalMart isn't a bad job. I mean, it'll probably suck, but what job doesn't?

My job is in the bakery at the Cheesecake Factory.
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Post by: Sleepy on April 12, 2012, 07:45:55 pm
That's awesome, Jeb! That place is bangin'.
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Post by: Her3tiK on April 12, 2012, 09:03:42 pm
Bring us "expired" foods please! :D
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Post by: QueenofHearts on April 13, 2012, 03:18:58 pm
Bring us "expired" foods please! :D

This so much, and congrats on the work everyone  :)

My day yesterday was pretty good, about a 9/10.

So I yesterday I had an appointment for hair removal (the spa is about a 90 minute drive) and decided to take a very scenic route to check out a mall I haven't been to in forever. So here's the run-down

• Found a pair of fishnet stockings that Cait told me to try out :D. I experimented them with a couple of looks and think I have some shorts that look nice with them, but then I need to find some tops which don't make me look slutty. And no pics for several weeks at least, I need to find some cloths that look nice with them and let my face heal up (more below).
• While looking for them at Hot Topic and Spencers I had two awesome conversations with the cashiers. The first was a cool dude with dreads and we had a conversation for about 20 minutes (Hot Topic was empty) about, of all things, Mistah J. He said Ledger's Joker was the best, but I like Hamill's Joker, tbh. The conversation started when I found a shirt with this picture on it here (http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/1/12/HarleyqLG.jpg/180px-HarleyqLG.jpg). They only had it in Large and since it was a men's shirt I was looking for a small/XS, which they didn't have :(. The other cashier had a bunch of cool piercings and we talked for about 10 minutes about piercings, tattoos, and suspensions.
• While at the mall, I found a lovely blue dress
• Also at the same mall, a random woman told me I had the most beautiful hair.  :D

After leaving the mall, I got lost for about 20 minutes in Maryland, that was fun. Anyways, once I found out where I was, I managed to get to the spa exactly on time, my phone changed to 2:30 right when I opened the door :D. The laser itself didn't go so well and my face feels/looks horrible, and probably will until Monday at the least :(. Worst of all, I'm instructed to wear no make-up or take any hot showers to let my skin heal.

But then for the rest of the day I hung out with my best friend and it was pretty fun.

EDIT: And today I got my first fuck no, I was kind waiting for one of those :D
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Post by: Morgenleoht on April 13, 2012, 09:08:15 pm
I own a very fancy gaming laptop with 3GB dedicated graphics. :D
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Post by: Sleepy on April 15, 2012, 12:49:45 pm
I attended the VGO (Video Game Olympics) last night, and it was glorious.
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Post by: ironbite on April 15, 2012, 01:14:16 pm
Did you compete in the Women's 500 m Double Dash?
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Post by: Her3tiK on April 15, 2012, 11:50:50 pm
Somehow took a 3hr nap while waiting for a video to buffer. Safe to say, the video buffered just fine, but that was so not how I wanted to spend my afternoon. Still, feltgoodman.jpg

Now I'm wrapping up a song I'm writing for my cousin, since I couldn't be in town for her special day. Okay, so it's a baptism and I don't technically care a whole hell of a lot, but it seems fitting since I can't be around for it and it's just one of those things.
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Post by: Morgenleoht on April 16, 2012, 12:35:25 am
I got a top-quality USB hub, backpack and cooling pad for my new gaming computer today... All for $165. And I found a reversible comforter set in the colours I like for $39. :)
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Post by: JohnE on April 17, 2012, 01:00:43 am
Last night, Mrs. E wasn't feeling well. Tonight she's feeling good and she's got the giggles. I love it when she has the giggles. Her laughs make me happy.

Also, I officially started a week of vacation when I clocked out of work tonight.
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Post by: Sleepy on April 17, 2012, 02:33:26 am
I got a lot done today -- finished a program and completed an entire semester of Spanish homework.

Edit: An awesome thing that just happened -- my landlady randomly found a copy of Oblivion and gave it to me!
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Post by: Mechtaur on April 17, 2012, 09:52:32 pm
Got applications for an apartment in Wichita in, which saved the apartment for my wife and me. Spoke with the managers of one of the Walmarts up there and have possible jobs lined up. Got a hedgehog. Life is good.
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Post by: SpaceProg on April 17, 2012, 10:23:12 pm
I got a lot done today -- finished a program and completed an entire semester of Spanish homework.

Edit: An awesome thing that just happened -- my landlady randomly found a copy of Oblivion and gave it to me!

Be careful with that.  According to movies (and even video games LIKE OBLIVION), randomly found objects tend to either be cursed, or will drag you unwittingly into a wacky and/or dangerous adventure. 
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Post by: Sleepy on April 18, 2012, 09:21:00 am
I got a lot done today -- finished a program and completed an entire semester of Spanish homework.

Edit: An awesome thing that just happened -- my landlady randomly found a copy of Oblivion and gave it to me!

Be careful with that.  According to movies (and even video games LIKE OBLIVION), randomly found objects tend to either be cursed, or will drag you unwittingly into a wacky and/or dangerous adventure. 

I like wacky and/or dangerous adventures.

Also, FUCK YES, my Java class was canceled AGAIN.
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Post by: Jebediah on April 18, 2012, 11:06:02 am
I just taught someone how to make gifs. Feels good, man. I love sharing knowledge.
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Post by: Mechtaur on April 18, 2012, 12:20:39 pm
All but one of the cards I needed for my Eldrazi deck came in today.

I say all but one because that one is MIA right now, but a quick message to the company should fix that. Great day so far though!
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Post by: TheL on April 18, 2012, 06:56:49 pm
Found out the Sonic figurine I ordered has shipped.

...now I just need the ponies I ordered...
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Post by: Her3tiK on April 18, 2012, 08:39:25 pm
Found out that when the shuttle Endeavor is sent to the Los Angeles Science Museum, it will be as part of a parade/spectacle (http://www.latimes.com/news/nation/nationnow/la-na-nn-shuttle-delivery-20120411,0,7851736.story). It's expected to happen sometime in Sept/Oct, and I'm incredibly excited. When the date is finally announced, I'll be cancelling all my plans for that day to go watch and get pictures.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Osama bin Bambi on April 19, 2012, 08:32:03 pm
I got a CD of lullaby covers of a bunch of Metallica songs. "One", "Wherever I May Roam", "Enter Sandman", "Fade to Black", "Nothing Else Matters", "Battery", "The Unforgiven", "Master of Puppets", "Welcome Home (Sanitarium)", "Anesthesia (Pulling Teeth)", and "...And Justice for All". Lovin' the glockenspiel.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Her3tiK on April 19, 2012, 08:41:56 pm
I read 'Welcome Home (Santorum)'. I now hate this man >_>
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sleepy on April 20, 2012, 05:38:56 pm
My forever alone comic was posted on the site. (http://foreveralonecomic.com)

(http://img692.imageshack.us/img692/5756/fuckyeahn.png)


I don't know why this is good, but dammit, IT IS.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: myusername on April 21, 2012, 02:25:47 pm
Birmingham City qualified for the play-offs.

Okay, technically it's not mathematically secure but our goal difference is about 23 better than Middlesbrough with one game to play, so unless we lose 20-0 to Reading at home or something we're good, and not even Birmingham are capable of messing up that badly.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: SpaceProg on April 21, 2012, 04:38:44 pm
Go Brummy!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Her3tiK on April 22, 2012, 09:29:14 pm
Finally got paid for the extra gig I had last month, so I was able to get a new pair of pants & shorts! I finally have pants without holes in them!

And I seem to have beaten my cold in the span of a weekend.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Cataclysm on April 22, 2012, 10:41:15 pm
^I friended you on facebook!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sleepy on April 22, 2012, 10:55:46 pm
I'm almost finished with this Spanish paper. Just gotta do citations, and FUCKIN DONE.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: nickiknack on April 23, 2012, 12:02:53 pm
I found 8 dollars in my room, that I didn't even know I had
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: SpaceProg on April 23, 2012, 12:55:36 pm
I've still got 2 $100 bills floating around somewhere in my room my grandma gave me years ago... I can't find the damn things...  Oh well.  It's good to know they're still here.   Somewhere.  Hopefully I'll find them when I need them.. >_>
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sleepy on April 23, 2012, 12:56:35 pm
My Java class is fucking DONE. I thought we would do a lab today, but nope. We just had a guest speaker.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: TheL on April 23, 2012, 07:48:28 pm
I got a CD of lullaby covers of a bunch of Metallica songs. "One", "Wherever I May Roam", "Enter Sandman", "Fade to Black", "Nothing Else Matters", "Battery", "The Unforgiven", "Master of Puppets", "Welcome Home (Sanitarium)", "Anesthesia (Pulling Teeth)", and "...And Justice for All". Lovin' the glockenspiel.

This sounds awesome, in that "I'm a horrible person for liking this" sort of way.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: The Right Honourable Mlle Antéchrist on April 23, 2012, 11:07:36 pm
So, it's election day in Alberta, and it looks like the Wild Rose Party -- which is even more right wing than the party we normally have, the oxymoron loving Progressive Conservatives -- isn't going to win, as was originally predicted by a number of alleged experts. In fact, CTV is currently projecting a PC majority government.

As much as I would like to see a non-conservative party win (at which point, flocks of pigs will take to the skies, while Satan watches on from an igloo) I'm rather relieved that Wild Rose isn't getting in.

Edit: And it looks like my riding chose PC over Wild Rose. I'm actually slightly surprised, given the number of right wing assholes around here.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: SpaceProg on April 23, 2012, 11:37:41 pm
Y'all's rightest right wing is probably left of our leftest left wing.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: The Right Honourable Mlle Antéchrist on April 23, 2012, 11:46:39 pm
Not in Alberta. We're the toned-down Texas of Canada, complete with oil, ranches, and old dudes who wear cowboy boots & hats everywhere they go.

Granted, Alberta is still more liberal than a very large chunk of the States. Different political dynamic and all that.

In other news, the PC definitely has a majority. I'm still not pleased that this province won't elect a more liberal party & stop being too stubborn to affect any real change, but it's better than the only realistic alternative.

Funny thing is that PC's success is at least partially due to Liberal & NDP supporters voting for them just to keep Wild Rose out.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Art Vandelay on April 24, 2012, 02:52:27 am
I finally got Hitman: Blood Money to work on my Laptop. I shall finally replay it and it will be epic.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: The Right Honourable Mlle Antéchrist on April 24, 2012, 03:52:12 am
^^ Blood Money causes epic lag on my crappy laptop, even with the graphics turned way down. Sucks, 'cause a bunch of people have told me that it's the best game of the series.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Art Vandelay on April 24, 2012, 04:32:32 am
I got the same problem. I finally get it to start up and it turns out that the frame rate is terrible when I actually play it. I really hope it's a Window 7 thing that can be easily fixed, as it worked fine on my old 2005 desktop PC and I'm pretty sure my current laptop is at least slightly better.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Her3tiK on April 24, 2012, 11:01:35 am
Technically this happened last night, but I was tired and wanted to get some extra sleep before today, but I found out that Nightwish and Kamelot are doing a US tour together, and the tickets are way cheaper than I was expecting! Gonna be buying my tickets for their San Diego show (Oct. 6) as soon as I have money.

Which leads to the reason for wanting extra sleep, I've got a job interview with Universal Studios today! It's just a seasonal gig, but I'll take it!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ironbite on April 24, 2012, 11:14:34 am
Got my start date for Air Wisconsin.

Ironbite-oh happy day!
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Post by: Mechtaur on April 24, 2012, 04:21:21 pm
One of my favorite card games that got cancelled years ago is getting revamped and rereleased!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sleepy on April 25, 2012, 03:55:26 pm
My Spanish project is fucking DONE, including the presentation. Even better, we had to label who wrote what within our 20-page paper, so the professor can see that I did the majority of the work for my lame-ass group members.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Søren on April 26, 2012, 01:57:39 am
I did my talk on neurotoxicology today and I did really well in it, despite the fact that I didnt prepare for it at all and I just prattled away from memory
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Art Vandelay on April 26, 2012, 06:12:40 am
Wow, the most recent episode of South Park was actually really funny. It seems there's still maybe one more good season in that show.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Her3tiK on April 26, 2012, 05:56:36 pm
Not really a 'just today' thing, but I've been finding tons of awesome music through Bandcamp lately. And not just, 'hey this is kinda cool', but 'holy fuck these guys are amazing how are they not famous!?' It's so nice to hear such talented musicians.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: TheL on April 26, 2012, 10:00:29 pm
Technically this happened last night, but I was tired and wanted to get some extra sleep before today, but I found out that Nightwish and Kamelot are doing a US tour together, and the tickets are way cheaper than I was expecting! Gonna be buying my tickets for their San Diego show (Oct. 6) as soon as I have money.

Which leads to the reason for wanting extra sleep, I've got a job interview with Universal Studios today! It's just a seasonal gig, but I'll take it!

omgomgomg
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: SpaceProg on April 26, 2012, 10:02:44 pm
^ That's what I was thinking.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Askold on April 27, 2012, 09:01:24 am
Random stupidity on the internet just made my day. There was this argument about homosexuality and is it "normal" or not. (Not again, I thought. ) It was just something that came up in a derail and I was skipping through it and planning to ignore the whole fiasco when this one argument came up:

Others had already commented that homosexuality happens in animals and they were having the usual flame-war over that when one guy comes in and says "How does two of any other sort of animal exgage in 'homosexual activity'? (here is a hint, non-homosapiens cannot by definition)."

...HAHAHAHAHAHA!

(I think he was confusing ancient greek and latin meanings of the word homo.) (One means "human" the other means "same")

This is just such a brand new way of making a stupid argument (Or possibly trying to redefine homosexuality) that it made me burst into laughter. And the rest of his argument was equally full of trying-to-sound-smart-but-not-actually-understanding-the-words-he-wrote. (That's my thing!) Even better if we take his argument to its logical conclusion: Homosexuality is now defined as human-sexual behavior. Therefore everyone is gay! (Well, except the zoophiles. And the asexuals.)
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: SpaceProg on April 27, 2012, 11:23:38 pm
Mark Martin got his second Pole of the season (meaning he's first/inside the starting grid).  GO EPIC SWAG!  Rock and roll at Richmond!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on April 28, 2012, 12:22:50 am
Something that made me titter like an immature child...I found a package of condoms behind some deodorant when I was doing stock rotation today.  A pack of Trojans...non-lubricated Trojans.  Someone was considering purchasing non-lubricated condoms.

Wut?

Oh, and a little old lady happened to be walking by as I placed the errant container of prophylactics in its proper place.  The look on her face was priceless.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Jebediah on April 28, 2012, 06:11:48 pm
I don't think I'll hate my job. There is a lot of memorizing, but other than that it's not too bad. My coworkers are all pretty cool.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Shane for Wax on April 28, 2012, 08:36:32 pm
I got my order from ThinkGeek. Hello, The Master's fob watch and 10th Doctor's Sonic Screwdriver. <3
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: SpaceProg on April 28, 2012, 11:09:28 pm
^Awesome sauce :D
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Shane for Wax on April 29, 2012, 12:09:37 am
Indeed. Tho I'm kinda scared to pull the screwdriver out of the packaging. lol
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: SpaceProg on April 29, 2012, 12:18:05 am
I'd probably leave it in... or be OCD about it and get one for play and one for collecting. 
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Hades on April 29, 2012, 07:58:19 pm
Got my glasses today. Aaaaw snap.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sleepy on April 29, 2012, 08:59:23 pm
I demand pictures.

Also, I finally got sunglasses today.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Shane for Wax on April 30, 2012, 06:20:36 am
I'd probably leave it in... or be OCD about it and get one for play and one for collecting. 

The package says it's 'limited edition' for some god awful reason. It was free from ThinkGeek.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Hades on April 30, 2012, 09:58:41 am
I demand pictures.

Also, I finally got sunglasses today.

Demand fulfilled in the picture thead.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: SpaceProg on April 30, 2012, 04:13:34 pm
I'd probably leave it in... or be OCD about it and get one for play and one for collecting. 

The package says it's 'limited edition' for some god awful reason. It was free from ThinkGeek.

Hmm... well, get you another fob watch or something, and get another! :p  That way you have a play and a keep for both. :)
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Shane for Wax on April 30, 2012, 04:16:10 pm
You buy me one. :P
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: SpaceProg on April 30, 2012, 04:30:58 pm
Sorry, Shane. :P  Sucks being a broke Whovian.  I have to live vicariously through others. :)
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Shane for Wax on April 30, 2012, 04:32:27 pm
It's only 50 dollars.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: nickiknack on May 02, 2012, 06:35:33 pm
I found my umbrella that I lost yesterday  :)
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: SpaceProg on May 02, 2012, 07:17:05 pm
It's only 50 dollars.

Geez laweez...
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Normandy on May 02, 2012, 08:11:59 pm
Well it was last weekend not today, but ACen was awesome.  ;D
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: DarkfireTaimatsu on May 03, 2012, 04:38:27 am
Pwah. I got advance tickets for The Avengers. Midnight. Thursday.

This pissed off my sister so much, because hers are for 10 AM Friday. This is an extra bonus. =3
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Art Vandelay on May 03, 2012, 04:53:23 am
Managed to salvage a chemistry prac by evaporating just enough solution for the solid in question to recrystalise. This has to be the first time I've managed to pull that off.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: TheL on May 03, 2012, 05:59:26 pm
Something that made me titter like an immature child...I found a package of condoms behind some deodorant when I was doing stock rotation today.  A pack of Trojans...non-lubricated Trojans.  Someone was considering purchasing non-lubricated condoms.

Wut?

Some people are sensitive to the kinds of lubricants that are used in condoms.  You really don't want to break out on your happy-bits.  So, unlubricated.

They're probably using a lube they can handle, separately.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Shane for Wax on May 03, 2012, 07:10:40 pm
Something that made me titter like an immature child...I found a package of condoms behind some deodorant when I was doing stock rotation today.  A pack of Trojans...non-lubricated Trojans.  Someone was considering purchasing non-lubricated condoms.

Wut?

Some people are sensitive to the kinds of lubricants that are used in condoms.  You really don't want to break out on your happy-bits.  So, unlubricated.

They're probably using a lube they can handle, separately.

What she said.

In related news, I can't use most condoms. And the ones I can are expensive.

Something good: I actually got out of the house today! :D And did some exercises this morning.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: The Right Honourable Mlle Antéchrist on May 03, 2012, 07:43:54 pm
Something that made me titter like an immature child...I found a package of condoms behind some deodorant when I was doing stock rotation today.  A pack of Trojans...non-lubricated Trojans.  Someone was considering purchasing non-lubricated condoms.

Wut?

Some people are sensitive to the kinds of lubricants that are used in condoms.  You really don't want to break out on your happy-bits.  So, unlubricated.

They're probably using a lube they can handle, separately.

That, or it's some guy who's very overconfident in his abilities.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Her3tiK on May 03, 2012, 10:20:59 pm
My band's gotten an offer to play Summer Slaughter in August. We need to destroy the Chain Reaction venue in Anaheim to be considered for SS, but if we wreck this set we'll be unstoppable! We'll be playing the biggest metal tour in the country and without having been a band for a year!

I'm really, really excited! :D :D :D /raptureready
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Normandy on May 04, 2012, 12:05:45 am
My band's gotten an offer to play Summer Slaughter in August. We need to destroy the Chain Reaction venue in Anaheim to be considered for SS, but if we wreck this set we'll be unstoppable! We'll be playing the biggest metal tour in the country and without having been a band for a year!

I'm really, really excited! :D :D :D /raptureready
Sounds awesome, congrats!  ;D
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on May 04, 2012, 12:11:07 pm
On the way home from work yesterday, ma stopped by the liquor store next to UAMS (yes, UAMS has a liquor store right across the street, its Arkansas) and got two bottles of champagne.  Okay, not proper champagne, but still...actually pretty good.

So, I'm acting like a classy bastard and am drinking frosty cold sparkling wine out of a very, VERY fine wine glass.  When I move out, I need to invest in a small set of these things...  (Wine glasses, that is, not champagnes.)
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Jebediah on May 04, 2012, 12:45:28 pm
Got a ticket to a concert I want to see. Yay.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Shane for Wax on May 04, 2012, 06:19:58 pm
Got another review on my writing and my paycheck today. The first one lifted my mood sky high, the second one made me dance.

Right now I feel like this when it comes to the writing:

(http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i331/ashley_serena/imbrilliant-2.gif)

Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: nickiknack on May 04, 2012, 07:02:05 pm
I was informed that I'm going get a small raise, starting the 18th.
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Post by: Deus ex Populo on May 05, 2012, 10:59:57 am
My mother's selling some of her jewelery today, so we might actually have an appreciable amount of money for once.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Her3tiK on May 06, 2012, 10:16:25 pm
My band played a fantastic show at the Whisky a-Go-Go tonight. We had enough time to play our Decapitated cover, which we'd planned on skipping, and the audience fucking loved it. The best part of the night, and possibly one of the best moments of my life, was hauling our gear to the car and hearing fans chant our name (Nihilitus,Nihilitus!) as we walked out. Words can't describe how amazing that is.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: nickiknack on May 07, 2012, 07:42:26 pm
My cousin's girlfriend is finally giving birth today(labor is being induced). The orignal due date was the middle of March, March came and went. Then they changed the due date to the middle of April, that date came and went, then they were told if she didn't give birth by today, that they would have to induce labor.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Osama bin Bambi on May 08, 2012, 12:00:36 am
Recently I cracked open an old copy of The Joys of Yiddish. I think most of the words in this book can be broken down into these categories:

1) Religious terms
2) Insults
     a) Insults that weren't always insults
     b) Compliments used ironically to be insulting
     c) Twenty-plus ways for "complete and utter fool," all with their own slightly differing connotations
3) Compliments
     a) Compliments that were derived from insults
     b) Compliments that you think are compliments until you accidentally use them in the wrong context, where they become insults, thus making you look like one of the words from 2.c.
4) Things parents do to/with their kids (no, I'm not talking about wincest, get your mind out of the gutter)
5) Neutral words
     a) That can also be used as insults
     b) That can also be used as compliments
     c) That can be used as insults and/or compliments, possibly at the same time
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Her3tiK on May 08, 2012, 01:12:38 am
My band just got offered its first paid gigs! Finally shows we don't have to pay for out of pocket :D
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: SpaceProg on May 08, 2012, 02:33:41 am
Recently I cracked open an old copy of The Joys of Yiddish. I think most of the words in this book can be broken down into these categories:

1) Religious terms
2) Insults
     a) Insults that weren't always insults
     b) Compliments used ironically to be insulting
     c) Twenty-plus ways for "complete and utter fool," all with their own slightly differing connotations
3) Compliments
     a) Compliments that were derived from insults
     b) Compliments that you think are compliments until you accidentally use them in the wrong context, where they become insults, thus making you look like one of the words from 2.c.
4) Things parents do to/with their kids (no, I'm not talking about wincest, get your mind out of the gutter)
5) Neutral words
     a) That can also be used as insults
     b) That can also be used as compliments
     c) That can be used as insults and/or compliments, possibly at the same time
OY VEY! 

In other words, I'm drinking wine!  Yeah... that qualifies, since I have no life.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on May 08, 2012, 02:04:04 pm
I've learned how serialization in C# works and how to make it work!  And, holy mother of FUCKBALLS, is it a breeze compared to fucking with XML.  I don't have to fucking box with element parsing code, making sure the nodes are read properly and that all the needed values are pulled and are as they ought to be!

This might seem trivial, but you do not know how fucking happy this makes me!  For fucking ONCE, the code's doing the heavy lifting!  With the Script Writer for Fire Forge, I barely have to lift a god damned finger to write scripts and have them output properly and decompiled/read properly!

FUCK YOU, XML!

(I'm so giddy and proud of myself, I'm actually kinda tempted to share my half-formed code already, lol.)
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Her3tiK on May 08, 2012, 05:14:00 pm
My band's gotten an offer to play Summer Slaughter in August. We need to destroy the Chain Reaction venue in Anaheim to be considered for SS, but if we wreck this set we'll be unstoppable! We'll be playing the biggest metal tour in the country and without having been a band for a year!

I'm really, really excited! :D :D :D /raptureready
Sounds awesome, congrats!  ;D
Thank you!
And to update this awesomeness, I may have more people coming than I have tickets to sell, and have been donated enough $$ that I'm able to get some people in for free! Sure that's cutting in to the profits a little, but it's so going to be worth it :D
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Shane for Wax on May 08, 2012, 06:16:27 pm
Alix Wilton Regan, one of the Voice Actors for Mass Effect 3, retweeted about my fic. :D Thanks, Traynor!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: JohnE on May 11, 2012, 12:08:33 am
I was having a kinda stressful day at work. Then there was a pretty serious crisis after almost everyone else had left (not my fault), and I fixed it. Turned my whole day around. When I left work, I had the theme from Rocky in my head.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: SpaceProg on May 11, 2012, 12:24:58 am
I'm drinking more wine!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: The Right Honourable Mlle Antéchrist on May 11, 2012, 02:15:24 am
Yay
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: nickiknack on May 11, 2012, 01:05:31 pm
I've been choosen to recieve a appreciation certificate from my local chapter of the Amercian Red Cross, where I volunteer at.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sleepy on May 12, 2012, 02:04:51 am
I had some tasty-ass French toast to celebrate what would've been my grandfather's 91st birthday.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Hades on May 12, 2012, 02:24:07 am
Freedom toast, bitch.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: QueenofHearts on May 13, 2012, 10:57:01 am
And while we're at it, Venusaur has five or Six petals* (depending on which game you play), never four.

*Always six in the Anime
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: SpaceProg on May 13, 2012, 04:34:23 pm
He's a deformed Venusaur.  That's why he's so down.  Shunned by society, he walks PokeLand as a pariah.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Her3tiK on May 14, 2012, 03:55:08 pm
My mom just bought me an 800w bass cab out of nowhere 0_o
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sleepy on May 14, 2012, 06:11:03 pm
I'm back home. Hello to porn and other various things that I missed.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: SpaceProg on May 14, 2012, 06:14:53 pm
My mom just bought me an 800w bass cab out of nowhere 0_o
HOLY CRAP!  SHAKE DOWN THE HOUSE WITH YOUR THUNDEROUS AXE OF.... THUNDER!
/me does the gear score dance
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sleepy on May 15, 2012, 02:29:41 pm
I just went to the store and bought so many delicious things, including taquitos, rice, fish, and corn-dogs.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ironbite on May 15, 2012, 02:33:09 pm
coming over to your house for dinner.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Hades on May 15, 2012, 02:54:41 pm
I guess my little rabbit friend that got ran over a couple months back had a family, because I saw two rabbits in the yard this morning.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ThunderWulf on May 15, 2012, 06:45:04 pm
My neighbor who's an Italian great grandmother gave me toast and raisin bread on my way to work, and then had homemade pasta and meatballs with dinner rolls and whoopie pies waiting for me when I got home.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Osama bin Bambi on May 15, 2012, 07:41:27 pm
> Deliver speech on why Aquaman is an underrated superhero
> Compare him with simile to a three-toed sloth
> Have secret nervous breakdown the whole time
> Get standing ovation

:D
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sleepy on May 15, 2012, 08:30:09 pm
My landlady was nice enough to let me use her dishwasher for the mound of dishes I have. FUCK YES.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: SpaceProg on May 15, 2012, 08:31:55 pm
My neighbor who's an Italian great grandmother gave me toast and raisin bread on my way to work, and then had homemade pasta and meatballs with dinner rolls and whoopie pies waiting for me when I got home.

Mama Mia!  Can we switch neighbors for a while?  Though I'd probably end up weighing 500 lbs as a result, at least I'll be chock full of Italian goodness.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Søren on May 15, 2012, 11:54:29 pm
I got 80 percent on a test I thought I completely bombed out on :D
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Her3tiK on May 16, 2012, 04:05:31 am
Got some friends that I'll be hitting up blues jams and open mic clubs with now. Can't wait to play music purely for the fun of it again (not that the band thing isn't fun, but it's taking a bit of a professional tone to it now).

ETA: The crowd at my gig last night started a wall of death without any prompting from my band. It was fucking amazing.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Jebediah on May 20, 2012, 02:29:16 pm
Last night I went out for the night and didn't have a terrible time.
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Post by: RavynousHunter on May 21, 2012, 01:59:01 am
OHMIGAWD!  More working code!  I feel like a fucking BAWSS right now.
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Post by: Her3tiK on May 21, 2012, 06:33:26 pm
I won two tickets to the LA science museum's Cleopatra exhibit on Wednesday :D
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Post by: QueenofHearts on May 21, 2012, 07:40:47 pm
I was woken up at 10A by a phone call for a job interview tomorrow afternoon with a local credit union. Looks promising...  :)
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Post by: Cerim Treascair on May 22, 2012, 01:47:20 pm
Despite the crummy weather, I'm feeling remarkably good today.  Going to do my exercise here shortly, then probably have my leftover chicken cordon bleu for dinner.
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Post by: Smurfette Principle on May 22, 2012, 06:47:35 pm
I got a B+ on a class I was sure I failed (I turned in the final three days late because I'm an idiot) and went to see Biden speak at a local college. It was nice knowing that not everyone in New Hampshire is a ridiculous conservative.
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Post by: Her3tiK on May 22, 2012, 09:50:10 pm
My band just got it's first endorsement! Shirt manufacturing discounts and free promotion, here we come!


And I know a lot of my stuff in this thread has been band related, but I can't help it; we're really taking off :D
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Post by: Søren on May 22, 2012, 11:28:28 pm
Well your band FB posts an endless amount of updates, so thats not surprising you post about it in here :P


Today, I got 97 percent on a physio prac and 75 on a chem tute test. Im pretty pleased :3

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Post by: QueenofHearts on May 23, 2012, 12:40:49 am
Well your band FB posts an endless amount of updates, so thats not surprising you post about it in here :P


Today, I got 97 percent on a physio prac and 75 on a chem tute test. Im pretty pleased :3

Congrats Deimos, I'm very happy for you because I know you take those tests very seriously and I'm glad you're getting good grades.

Also, I enjoy hearing about how your band is doing Her3tik. I think its cool to know someone who is en route to go big in the music biz.

I also did well on my job interview today (according to a friend who works at the Credit Union) and could be hired in a week or two (or not). So to celebrate doing well, I went shopping and bought a lot of nice stuff.  :)
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Post by: Art Vandelay on May 23, 2012, 02:38:10 am
I found this (http://www.personalisedinsults.com/) amusing little doohicky.
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Post by: Yla on May 23, 2012, 12:28:16 pm
I spent three hours tracking down a bug this afternoon for a university project.

And I found it. Endorphin release on maximum.

(was a smart one, too. A certain flag was not set in one part of the program (which was only a problem due to a recent new feature. Before, the default behaviour took care of it), which led to a later part to miss the special case handling and get trapped in an endless loop.)
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Post by: Søren on May 23, 2012, 03:40:24 pm
I read bug, and I hope you caught a giant radioactive spider or something.

Then i saw it was tech related. i got a disappoint
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Post by: SpaceProg on May 23, 2012, 04:09:17 pm
Yeah... too many comp sci and not enough bio peeps in here.  ;)
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Post by: RavynousHunter on May 23, 2012, 11:58:42 pm
While good for me, this event was more good for someone else...

A random guildie on DDO asked if anyone was online, not having anything better to do, I told him I was, and he said that he was bored and feeling down.  Now, I didn't even know this guy, never met him before that I know of.  But, even with that, I asked him what was wrong and he said he and his girl were having some issues with one another.  We talked for a little bit, and with a well-placed question or two, found the source to the problem and the solution!

Helping a random stranger I've never even met solve their problems and making them happier people...there's very few things that feel better than that.
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Post by: Art Vandelay on May 24, 2012, 02:25:06 am
Helping a random stranger I've never even met solve their problems and making them happier people...there's very few things that feel better than that.
Except when you find out later that your advice was so bad that is was responsible for multiple suicides. That shit tends to ruin it.
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Post by: RavynousHunter on May 24, 2012, 03:09:19 am
Hey, I've gotta make up for being the massive asshole I used to be somehow...
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Post by: SpaceProg on May 24, 2012, 03:48:17 am
Helping a random stranger I've never even met solve their problems and making them happier people...there's very few things that feel better than that.
Except when you find out later that your advice was so bad that is was responsible for multiple suicides. That shit tends to ruin it.

WHY U SO CYNICAL?!
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Post by: Art Vandelay on May 24, 2012, 04:04:01 am
Helping a random stranger I've never even met solve their problems and making them happier people...there's very few things that feel better than that.
Except when you find out later that your advice was so bad that is was responsible for multiple suicides. That shit tends to ruin it.
WHY U SO CYNICAL?!
You mean that wouldn't ruin it?
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Post by: SpaceProg on May 24, 2012, 04:44:01 am
No no no no.  I mean that... oh you're being you.  Never mind.  I am drunk on wine. 

Um... a good thing is I forgot how hypnotic the washers in a laundromat/laundrette are.
Or maybe that's a bad thing.   Remembering is a good thing.  Seeing too.  My peacock quilt was quite psychedelic.
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Post by: jumpingjackflash on May 24, 2012, 06:42:47 am
Perfect score on my Biology and English test, whee!
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Post by: DrFishcake on May 24, 2012, 09:54:04 am
After the longest, wettest, greyest winter I've ever lived through the sun's out, it's well over 25°C and I'm sat outside thanks to the wonders of wireless broadband. Life is temporarily good.
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Post by: Her3tiK on May 24, 2012, 11:12:14 am
Spent yesterday at the LA science museum with my best friend. after winning free tickets to the opening of it's Cleopatra exhibit. Didn't get to post about it until now because my roommate (who may get and F&B post at this rate) didn't pay the electric bill on time, so I came home to no electricity.
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Post by: nickiknack on May 24, 2012, 02:31:58 pm
I just bought the last pair of shoes in my size online, and it was $10 cheaper (including tax and shipping) than it was in the store.
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Post by: The Right Honourable Mlle Antéchrist on May 24, 2012, 07:00:41 pm
I got a raise. A good one, too. Today is an awesome day.
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Post by: Shane for Wax on May 24, 2012, 08:48:59 pm
This puppy is all mine (http://biowarestore.com/apparel/hoodies/n7-armour-stripe-lightweight-hoody.html)
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Post by: Jebediah on May 24, 2012, 09:38:37 pm
I expected a picture of a puppy.
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Post by: Sleepy on May 24, 2012, 09:43:52 pm
As did I.
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Post by: SpaceProg on May 24, 2012, 09:49:14 pm
Me too.
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Post by: ThunderWulf on May 24, 2012, 09:54:12 pm
Same here.


I got an awesome vanilla creme frosting scented candle today.  I light it up and the whole place smells like birthday cake.
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Post by: The Right Honourable Mlle Antéchrist on May 24, 2012, 10:02:24 pm
Ditto on the puppy thing.
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Post by: ironbite on May 25, 2012, 12:24:21 am
Echoing on expecting of a puppy of the canine family.
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Post by: Morgenleoht on May 25, 2012, 12:25:49 am
The Aussie government's giving me enough money to get my credit card off a fortnight sooner. :)
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Post by: Shane for Wax on May 25, 2012, 02:15:37 am
I'm sorry you all expected a puppy. I assure you if I got a real puppy I would have posted a picture.
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Post by: SpaceProg on May 25, 2012, 07:22:34 am
Or a kitten! 
I like teh kittehs too.
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Post by: JohnE on May 26, 2012, 01:57:33 pm
I just got accepted as an illustration contributor to iStockPhoto (http://www.istockphoto.com/)!
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Post by: SpaceProg on May 26, 2012, 03:03:47 pm
Ahh, cool.  Good job, dude. :)

I would love to get a job that I could use my natural talents.  Good on you. :)
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Post by: JohnE on May 26, 2012, 11:50:19 pm
Thanks. I'm hoping it'll be a decent supplement to my income. If nothing else, it'll look good on my illustration/graphic design resume.

Check out my first upload! (http://www.istockphoto.com/stock-illustration-20380593-retro-sci-fi-pinup.php)
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Post by: Her3tiK on May 28, 2012, 12:56:51 am
So... my band got offered a role in an indie film, which we should be filming around August/September. This may be the singularly most badass thing we've been asked to do so far.
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Post by: SpaceProg on May 28, 2012, 02:48:58 am
So... my band got offered a role in an indie film, which we should be filming around August/September. This may be the singularly most badass thing we've been asked to do so far.

I dunno... will there be zombies?
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Post by: JohnE on May 28, 2012, 11:27:50 am
So... my band got offered a role in an indie film, which we should be filming around August/September. This may be the singularly most badass thing we've been asked to do so far.
Thats awesome! Congrats.
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Post by: Hades on May 28, 2012, 11:36:20 am
I just got accepted as an illustration contributor to iStockPhoto (http://www.istockphoto.com/)!

Yay, congratulations!
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Post by: Her3tiK on May 28, 2012, 12:22:36 pm

I dunno... will there be zombies?
Doesn't sound like it. We're supposed to be the headlining band that plays while this little kid in the pit discovers the Power of Metal and destroys a massive skinhead that's been giving him trouble.
Thats awesome! Congrats.
Thanks ^_^
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Post by: SpaceProg on May 28, 2012, 12:27:15 pm

I dunno... will there be zombies?
Doesn't sound like it. We're supposed to be the headlining band that plays while this little kid in the pit discovers the Power of Metal and destroys a massive skinhead that's been giving him trouble.
Thats awesome! Congrats.
Thanks ^_^

Sounds kickass.  Congratulations. :)
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Post by: tygerarmy on May 28, 2012, 01:46:41 pm
Sounds awesome Her3tik
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Post by: Normandy on May 28, 2012, 03:18:29 pm
I just got accepted as an illustration contributor to iStockPhoto (http://www.istockphoto.com/)!
So... my band got offered a role in an indie film, which we should be filming around August/September. This may be the singularly most badass thing we've been asked to do so far.

Sounds like a couple of nice gigs.  Congrats you two!  :D
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Post by: Art Vandelay on May 28, 2012, 08:45:48 pm

I dunno... will there be zombies?
Doesn't sound like it. We're supposed to be the headlining band that plays while this little kid in the pit discovers the Power of Metal and destroys a massive skinhead that's been giving him trouble.
If you ask me, that shits all over zombies.
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Post by: Her3tiK on May 29, 2012, 01:02:41 am

I dunno... will there be zombies?
Doesn't sound like it. We're supposed to be the headlining band that plays while this little kid in the pit discovers the Power of Metal and destroys a massive skinhead that's been giving him trouble.
If you ask me, that shits all over zombies.
Zombies are way overdone as it is.

In another spat of good band news, we have our first t-shirt design, which should be available for our show on Friday :D (let me know if the image doesn't show up)
(click to show/hide)
In unrelated awesomeness, my grandparents got me a book on Nordic runes for my birthday.
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Post by: SpaceProg on May 29, 2012, 01:26:55 am

I dunno... will there be zombies?
Doesn't sound like it. We're supposed to be the headlining band that plays while this little kid in the pit discovers the Power of Metal and destroys a massive skinhead that's been giving him trouble.
If you ask me, that shits all over zombies.
Zombies are way overdone as it is.

In another spat of good band news, we have our first t-shirt design, which should be available for our show on Friday :D (let me know if the image doesn't show up)
(click to show/hide)
In unrelated awesomeness, my grandparents got me a book on Nordic runes for my birthday.
I was actually joking about the zombies, since it seems that a lot of Indi movies have them.  I actually agree with Art.

As for the shirt:That's really nice.  Whoever drew that has some talent.  The band's name is Nihilitus?  I'm not quite able to easily read heavy metal band names I'm not familiar with yet.
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Post by: Her3tiK on May 29, 2012, 01:28:55 am

I dunno... will there be zombies?
Doesn't sound like it. We're supposed to be the headlining band that plays while this little kid in the pit discovers the Power of Metal and destroys a massive skinhead that's been giving him trouble.
If you ask me, that shits all over zombies.
Zombies are way overdone as it is.

In another spat of good band news, we have our first t-shirt design, which should be available for our show on Friday :D (let me know if the image doesn't show up)
(click to show/hide)
In unrelated awesomeness, my grandparents got me a book on Nordic runes for my birthday.
I was actually joking about the zombies, since it seems that a lot of Indi movies have them.  I actually agree with Art.

As for the shirt:That's really nice.  Whoever drew that has some talent.  The band's name is Nihilius?  I'm not quite able to easily read heavy metal band names I'm not familiar with yet.
Nihilitus (https://www.facebook.com/Nihilitus). We have to explain that a lot, even without the logo.
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Post by: SpaceProg on May 29, 2012, 01:49:14 am
Ahh, yeah I see that 'T' that I missed now.  Hehe, my bad. :p
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Post by: Her3tiK on May 29, 2012, 01:55:06 am
Ahh, yeah I see that 'T' that I missed now.  Hehe, my bad. :p
No worries. Our singer traced the name out in another image because so many people were having trouble with it. For some reason, it's an unwritten rule in death metal that the band name be nearly illegible.
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Post by: SpaceProg on May 29, 2012, 03:03:48 am
I've noticed that, LOL.
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Post by: Her3tiK on May 29, 2012, 08:02:19 am
(http://i684.photobucket.com/albums/vv202/frankchrista138/DeathMetalLogo.jpg)
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Post by: SpaceProg on May 29, 2012, 09:18:52 am
^ LMAO!

... Hey, it could work.  The band's name could be "TWISTED WOOD"  *Headbangs*
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Post by: Art Vandelay on May 29, 2012, 10:19:56 am
... Hey, it could work.  The band's name could be "TWISTED WOOD"  *Headbangs*
On a totally unrelated note, I now have a name for my new public safety campaign about the dangers of inserting one's wedding tackle into combine harvesters.
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Post by: Her3tiK on May 29, 2012, 01:11:09 pm
Can we not start that campaign and instead allow those who need to be told not to do such things to remove themselves from the gene pool?
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Post by: ironbite on May 29, 2012, 03:44:06 pm
Ahh, yeah I see that 'T' that I missed now.  Hehe, my bad. :p
No worries. Our singer traced the name out in another image because so many people were having trouble with it. For some reason, it's an unwritten rule in death metal that the band name be nearly illegible.

Actually it's written in the indy-Metal bylaws under Section 3 Subsection 15 Paragraph 27.

Ironbite-you really should read your manual
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Post by: Her3tiK on May 31, 2012, 08:33:44 pm
Mah band has shirts.
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/180292_321151384628897_189910304419673_729023_1388879842_n.jpg)

Not to uh... product whore or anything, but anybody who wants one should probably PM me.
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Post by: Jebediah on June 01, 2012, 12:10:06 pm
I went to a thrift store today and bought three things for ten dollars.
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Post by: ThunderWulf on June 01, 2012, 04:08:40 pm
Got my pre-order of Illegimitation by Obscura (one of my favorite bands) in the mail.  Both a cloth banner that came with it and the cd booklet are personally autographed by the band.

Mah band has shirts.
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/180292_321151384628897_189910304419673_729023_1388879842_n.jpg)

Not to uh... product whore or anything, but anybody who wants one should probably PM me.

Saw that on Facebook.  Looks awesome! lml,
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Post by: Art Vandelay on June 02, 2012, 02:14:47 am
I'm spending the day lying in bed and eating nutella straight out of the jar. I love rainy Saturdays.
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Post by: DarkfireTaimatsu on June 02, 2012, 02:39:50 am
Today I bought the mane 6 ponies in blindbag form, and then gave one to each of my cow-orkers, telling them why they were like that pony and why they were good to work with.

I kept Pinkie for myself, because I like to make people smile. And I sure did that today~
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Post by: nickiknack on June 02, 2012, 08:23:54 pm
My mom met me afterwork today, and we went to this fondue restaurant, The Melting Pot (http://www.meltingpot.com/) for dinner.  I love both Cheese and Chocolate fondue.  ;D
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Post by: ironbite on June 03, 2012, 12:03:57 am
I too love the Melting Pot.  I just wish they'd give you the entrée broth.

Ironbite-that stuff must be amazing.
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Post by: RavynousHunter on June 03, 2012, 12:09:04 am
I think my anti-anxiety meds (Buspar, for those who are interested) are starting to work.  Went to a fairly well-packed Wal-Mart supercenter today, something that usually makes me at least a little anxious, and I felt fine!  Normalcy, I am one step closer...
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Post by: Sleepy on June 03, 2012, 12:18:32 am
I went shopping and got awesome things with my gift card.
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Post by: Art Vandelay on June 03, 2012, 08:20:52 am
I just finished re-watching Summer Heights High. Great mix of both nostalgia and a genuinely funny show.
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Post by: SpaceProg on June 03, 2012, 09:45:00 am
I think my anti-anxiety meds (Buspar, for those who are interested) are starting to work.  Went to a fairly well-packed Wal-Mart supercenter today, something that usually makes me at least a little anxious, and I felt fine!  Normalcy, I am one step closer...
That's good news.  I hope the meds continue working well for you. :)

Oh and 'normalcy' is all relative. ;P
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Post by: calee022 on June 03, 2012, 10:09:10 am
Actually happened last week, but I finally got a decent job after 7 months of being unemployed! And I will have insurance on July 1st!

AND... My first week consists of a business trip to Ft Walton Beach, FL. Nice hotel, on the water.
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Post by: Her3tiK on June 03, 2012, 10:39:08 am
You lucky bastard.
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Post by: RavynousHunter on June 03, 2012, 10:13:28 pm
I think my anti-anxiety meds (Buspar, for those who are interested) are starting to work.  Went to a fairly well-packed Wal-Mart supercenter today, something that usually makes me at least a little anxious, and I felt fine!  Normalcy, I am one step closer...
That's good news.  I hope the meds continue working well for you. :)

Oh and 'normalcy' is all relative. ;P

But of course.  I just like being able to be in a crowd without wanting to run for the nearest exit, lol.
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Post by: nickiknack on June 03, 2012, 10:32:03 pm
My mom ordered a Ipod touch tonight for me at a great clearance price.
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Post by: Keiro Dreamwalker on June 04, 2012, 12:49:08 am
I has met Eniliad
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Post by: Art Vandelay on June 04, 2012, 06:14:47 am
I just bought five litres of vanilla coke for only $8. Considering that stuff's usually $3.50 for 600mL, I'd say that's a damn good deal.
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Post by: largeham on June 04, 2012, 06:40:52 am
Where did you get that from?

I got my copy of David Glantz's When Titans Clash and Phil Gasper's annotated version of The Communist Manifesto.
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Post by: Art Vandelay on June 04, 2012, 06:41:51 am
Coles was running a special of 4 1.25 L cokes for $8. I love it when they do that.
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Post by: largeham on June 04, 2012, 06:54:28 am
Holy fuck that is cheap.
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Post by: Mechtaur on June 04, 2012, 12:15:06 pm
Well, I'm totally moved into my new place now, so there is that.

In other news that I'm not sure if it counts as good or bad, I have benign brain tumors. Not sure if it is good since they're there in the first place but not growing again, or if it is bad for the same reason.
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Post by: Sleepy on June 04, 2012, 12:19:54 pm
Well, I'm totally moved into my new place now, so there is that.

In other news that I'm not sure if it counts as good or bad, I have benign brain tumors. Not sure if it is good since they're there in the first place but not growing again, or if it is bad for the same reason.

*hugs* I'm glad they're benign, but I'm sorry you have that in the first place. I had the same thing. Caused seizures all the time.
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Post by: SpaceProg on June 04, 2012, 12:30:09 pm
Benign means non-cancerous, so that's good. 
If they're operable, it'd be a definite plus.
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Post by: Her3tiK on June 05, 2012, 01:31:58 am
Periphery released the first single, Make Total Destroy (http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=cLeIz0VE83M), today, and I purchased the album pre-order as an early birthday present. I am very excited for this album, doubly so since I get to open for them in August :D

I will be able to die happy come September.
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Post by: Jebediah on June 05, 2012, 06:11:59 pm
The smell of bacon is filling my house.
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Post by: ironbite on June 05, 2012, 07:11:32 pm
I'll be there in 20 minutes.
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Post by: SpaceProg on June 05, 2012, 10:24:24 pm
I tried Lay's BLT chips today.  Not bad. 
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Post by: Art Vandelay on June 06, 2012, 01:54:40 am
Wrong thread.
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Post by: Her3tiK on June 06, 2012, 03:16:56 am
I do believe I have a movie date with this girl I've been seeing next week.
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Post by: Jebediah on June 06, 2012, 01:40:58 pm
I was just going through old pictures of myself and realized how noticeable it is that I've lost weight. Feels good.
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Post by: Art Vandelay on June 06, 2012, 02:11:59 pm
On a whim, I decided to watch some Red Dwarf. I must say, that show is hilarious. Why have I not watched it before?
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Post by: SpaceProg on June 06, 2012, 02:26:52 pm
Took ya long enough, smeg head. :p
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Post by: Art Vandelay on June 06, 2012, 03:17:34 pm
Quiet you, ya rectum faced pygmy.
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Post by: Jebediah on June 06, 2012, 03:55:34 pm
Good things are happenin' today!

I found a website that sells bathing suits that will actually fit me and then purchased one.
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Post by: ironbite on June 06, 2012, 04:49:10 pm
YAY!
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Post by: Jebediah on June 06, 2012, 11:14:25 pm
SUCH a good day!

I am now the proud owner of a new strapless bra (bring on the summer clothes) and I just purchased plane tickets for visiting Shivahn!
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Post by: Sleepy on June 06, 2012, 11:21:13 pm
I love how easy it is to remove a strapless bra, since I always like to take mine off when I get home.
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Post by: Her3tiK on June 06, 2012, 11:59:47 pm
So... who's going to be the first one to make the 'pics or it didn't happen' comment?

Anyone?
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Post by: The Right Honourable Mlle Antéchrist on June 07, 2012, 12:29:43 am
I love how easy it is to remove a strapless bra, since I always like to take mine off when I get home.

I've perfected the art of removing my bra without taking off my shirt. My ex was dumbfounded the first time he saw me do it.
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Post by: Keiro Dreamwalker on June 07, 2012, 12:38:37 am
I have acquired my laptop. It showed up in the mail. I knew it would today or tomorrow, given that it wasn't that far from me when I asked to get it shipped to me.
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Post by: Hades on June 07, 2012, 01:04:51 am
I find all this bra talk intriguing. [/creepy]
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: The Right Honourable Mlle Antéchrist on June 07, 2012, 01:07:46 am
It's good to get it off our chests.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Jebediah on June 07, 2012, 11:53:11 am
I don't think I know a woman who can't take her bra off while keeping her shirt on. It's a very useful skill.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sleepy on June 07, 2012, 11:56:14 am
It is useful, though I don't know how you'd do that if you were wearing a long-sleeved shirt and a bra with straps. Sure, you can slip one arm out of the shirt at a time to get the straps and technically not be taking your shirt off, but come now...
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Jebediah on June 07, 2012, 12:02:36 pm
At that point, it's just easier to take the shirt off.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: QueenofHearts on June 07, 2012, 12:03:25 pm
I don't think I know a woman who can't take her bra off while keeping her shirt on. It's a very useful skill.

So true, this also applies to changing clothes while driving.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Art Vandelay on June 07, 2012, 12:04:27 pm
Bah. Show me someone who can take their undies off without removing their pants. Then I'll be impressed.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sleepy on June 07, 2012, 12:04:53 pm
I don't think I know a woman who can't take her bra off while keeping her shirt on. It's a very useful skill.

So true, this also applies to changing clothes while driving.

That does not sound good in any way.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: QueenofHearts on June 07, 2012, 12:07:19 pm
I don't think I know a woman who can't take her bra off while keeping her shirt on. It's a very useful skill.

So true, this also applies to changing clothes while driving.

That does not sound good in any way.

Wow, maybe I'm just among strange company, but just about every girl I've asked (and myself) have done this at least once. Not saying its safe, just that it tends to happen here or there (especially after work or before going out now that I think of it).
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: The Right Honourable Mlle Antéchrist on June 07, 2012, 12:49:50 pm
It is useful, though I don't know how you'd do that if you were wearing a long-sleeved shirt and a bra with straps. Sure, you can slip one arm out of the shirt at a time to get the straps and technically not be taking your shirt off, but come now...

I've managed it. Just undo the hooks, pull the straps down your arms through the sleeves, and yank it out though the bottom of your shirt. Works even with long sleeves (unless they're tight).
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sleepy on June 07, 2012, 03:53:51 pm
A shirt like this (http://www.rockbottomt-shirts.com/images/products/8462.jpg)? The effort it takes to get the straps down through the entire length of those sleeves far surpasses the effort required to remove your shirt.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: The Right Honourable Mlle Antéchrist on June 07, 2012, 09:31:19 pm
It's sunny and warm out (around +20 or so), I had a really good day at work, and I finally finished shopping for my friend's baby shower. I'm really excited about the gifts I have for her, particularly this one adorable three piece dress set, with a matching bonnet.

A shirt like this (http://www.rockbottomt-shirts.com/images/products/8462.jpg)? The effort it takes to get the straps down through the entire length of those sleeves far surpasses the effort required to remove your shirt.

I meant things like hoodies, with baggy sleeves. Fitted sleeves definitely don't allow for easy removal.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: nickiknack on June 07, 2012, 10:59:52 pm
My Ipod Touch came today.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Her3tiK on June 08, 2012, 12:56:36 am
My band's got our tickets for Summer Slaughter! Now to sell these bad boys and open for my favorite band!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: erictheblue on June 09, 2012, 10:10:45 am
I became an uncle. At 8:03 last night, my sister-in-law gave birth (through C-section) to a girl. She was about 2 weeks early and is a little small, but is otherwise healthy.

My fiancee came home from work and said I needed to get ready to go out, since we needed to leave when her mom got home.
"Why do we need to go to Woodbridge?"
"Nikki is in labor."

As crazy as it sounds, my first two thoughts (in this order) were "at least she didn't wait until Sunday," which is my birthday, and "oh crap, their dad is at a reenactment!" (My father-in-law does Civil War Reenacting.) My fiancee had already called her father, so that was taken care of. Ironically enough, he somehow ended up right behind as when we got close to the hospital. (He said later he wasn't sure exactly how to get to the hospital since he was coming in from a different direction. The he saw my mother-in-law's PT Cruiser, which has bat wings and bunny ears, and fell in behind us.)

My brother-in-law met us outside and walked us in. Nikki's first words to us were "I'm having a C-section. Contractions suck." The C-section was because every time she rolled over, the baby's heart rate dropped, then would gradually come back up and stabilize. Soon after, they wheeled her into the OR, and about 45 minutes after that, a nurse came out and told us we could see the baby in the nursery. We bolted.

It took about 2 hours to do all the check-ups because the computer was giving them fits. Of course, we couldn't tell what was going on; all we knew is the nurses would point to the computer and look concerned. (My BiL told us later the computer would randomly pull up the files of other babies.) She has a set of lungs on her! There is sound-proof glass between the nursery and the hallway, but at times, you could hear her screaming through the glass.

She already has my BiL wrapped around her very tiny pinkie finger. He told us later than when she starts dating, he'll be sitting on the porch, loading his Glock (which he does not own), saying "I don't mind going back to prison." (He's never been in prison.)


Note: Technically, none of the relationships listed are actual ones since I haven't yet married my fiancee. But since everyone treats us like we're married, I'm going to use the terms
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ThunderWulf on June 09, 2012, 02:53:40 pm
I got to pet a porcupine!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: DrFishcake on June 09, 2012, 03:29:36 pm
After about a year of near misses I finally got to see the awesome Clanadonia rock Buchanan Street today (video isn't mine, unfortunately):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x8WUzvaTFsU
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: QueenofHearts on June 09, 2012, 06:44:01 pm
I bought this  :)
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: myusername on June 09, 2012, 07:01:28 pm
Manged to get some books relevant to my dissertation on the cheap second hand, yay
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: SpaceProg on June 09, 2012, 08:09:37 pm
I bought this  :)

That's really cool.  Welcome to the guitar world.  Be careful as guitar acquisition can be addicting. :D  I started with 1, now I have 8...  Kinda like cats.

I like that blue color.  If it's metallic blue, I like it to explosion of likingness.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: QueenofHearts on June 10, 2012, 04:40:19 am
That's really cool.  Welcome to the guitar world.  Be careful as guitar acquisition can be addicting. :D  I started with 1, now I have 8...  Kinda like cats.

I like that blue color.  If it's metallic blue, I like it to explosion of likingness.

Its actually my 4th. I've kind of been playing off and on for almost 8 years. Though, its the first one I've bought in 2.5 years and my first strat.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: SpaceProg on June 10, 2012, 08:50:10 am
Ah, I didn't know that.  Thanks for setting me straight.  Strats are great.  Pretty versatile.  That's probably why so many guitar players have at least one. 

I'm more of a semi-hollow type myself; but I have a Strat too, so that's gotta say something.  :)
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Iczerfour on June 10, 2012, 09:13:17 pm
I successfully made and baked an apple pie from scratch..  it was Delicious!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Hades on June 10, 2012, 09:34:58 pm
I got to pet a porcupine!

Pictures/video.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Osama bin Bambi on June 10, 2012, 09:38:39 pm
I got to pet a porcupine!

Pictures/video.

Ditto. Pics or it didn't happen.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Mechtaur on June 11, 2012, 10:53:55 pm
Got bored and decided to pick up a book on learning Russian today.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Her3tiK on June 11, 2012, 11:40:01 pm
I've written my first complete song. By that, I mean all the parts (drums, guitar, bass, lyrics), with no placeholder solos/riffs that I don't plan on using. Now I need to get a side project together to work on it, and other (mostly instrumental) music I've been working on, since none of the stuff I write on my own is usable in a death metal band.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: SpaceProg on June 12, 2012, 12:40:06 am
I wrote a song like that.  I didn't have anyone else to play the other parts so I had to use a synth.  Oh lonesome me. :(

Oh wait, this is supposed to be a good stuff thread... um... I have more wine!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Art Vandelay on June 12, 2012, 01:06:14 am
I got a shiny new debit card today. Apparently I can now pay for shit simply by waving it in front of the necessary scanner. Hardly what I'd call secure but it's certainly convenient.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: JohnE on June 12, 2012, 09:18:02 pm
I sold 5 tshirts on CafePress today.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sleepy on June 12, 2012, 09:34:11 pm
Congrats, John. That's pretty awesome.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Her3tiK on June 13, 2012, 04:26:48 am
Went out with my band and some friends for my birthday. Drank way more than I'm used to, and am still mostly functioning, though I can tell that my thoughts and reflexes are a bit slow, and don't really care for the feeling.

Too bad this led to a rather strange situation with my best friend (yay alcohol!) that doesn't seem to have yielded any results at all. If it's not clear from the above statement, I'm a little drunk, which I'm not used to, so I'm going to finish that thought in the morning (it also doesn't fit the "good" theme of this thread).

800th post! Whoo!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Morgenleoht on June 13, 2012, 04:30:03 am
I only owe just under $250 on my credit card... One more payment and I'll have $40 a fortnight to save!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Her3tiK on June 13, 2012, 10:16:13 pm
My band finished recording our first song today. Our singer will have it mixed and mastered this weekend, which means it will also be available for download for any curious/supportive ears. I'm sure I'll end up saying this again, but anyone wanting a link to said download should PM me, and then let me know what you think (even if you're not a metalhead).

ETA: Also, it's my birthday today, so I used some of the BDay money I got (and by 'some' I mean 'more than is responsible for any one person') to get tons of CDs. Most of it was stuff I'd downloaded already, but at least now it's legal! And some new music that's just amazing :D (Meshuggah, Corelia, Periphery). Between this and last night's shenanigans, it's been one of my better birthdays.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Jebediah on June 15, 2012, 11:59:53 pm
Tonight I went to a ska show, had something called a Creamsicle Crush (which was super delicious), made friends with some (super drunk) marines, did some dancing (that's apparently called skanking?) and had a fucking awesome time.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Hades on June 16, 2012, 12:29:12 am
What's Creamsicle Crush and where can I get a case of it?
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Her3tiK on June 16, 2012, 02:13:19 am
Tonight I went to a ska show, had something called a Creamsicle Crush (which was super delicious), made friends with some (super drunk) marines, did some dancing (that's apparently called skanking?) and had a fucking awesome time.
Ska dancing is called skanking, yes. It doesn't necessarily mean the dancers are skanks.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Jebediah on June 16, 2012, 09:18:25 am
Skanking is how I dance normally. I'm pretty sure I was made for ska.

Hades, you can make it! I watched the guy. It's Smirnoff vanilla, half a squeezed orange and Sprite!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: DrFishcake on June 16, 2012, 09:35:05 am
I'm the proud new owner of a Canon PowerShot A640, and from first impressions, it's the business!  ;D
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: tygerarmy on June 17, 2012, 04:11:46 am
Sounds like you had a great time Jeb.

How'd you know they were Marines, were they in uniform?
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Jebediah on June 17, 2012, 10:44:31 am
Yeah, they were.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: tygerarmy on June 17, 2012, 03:38:20 pm
Why would they go to a Ska show in uniform?
-_-
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Her3tiK on June 17, 2012, 04:00:22 pm
Attention?
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: SpaceProg on June 17, 2012, 06:18:36 pm
Exactly.  Chicks love a dude in uniform! ;)
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Jebediah on June 18, 2012, 12:18:46 am
There were a shit ton of military people there. Most were in the navy, but there were a bunch of marines too. All in uniform.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Her3tiK on June 18, 2012, 11:20:57 am
We've finally released our first song! Whoohoo! Ladies, gentlemen, and whatever else you identify as that I've probably never heard of before, I give you:

In Desolation! (https://www.facebook.com/Nihilitus?v=app_178091127385#pos=241697.99999999997&t=0)

I'm on the bass, if you can hear that part at all.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: nickiknack on June 18, 2012, 12:39:29 pm
We've finally released our first song! Whoohoo! Ladies, gentlemen, and whatever else you identify as that I've probably never heard of before, I give you:

In Desolation! (https://www.facebook.com/Nihilitus?v=app_178091127385#pos=241697.99999999997&t=0)

I'm on the bass, if you can hear that part at all.

Congrats!!

Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Yla on June 18, 2012, 05:43:29 pm
As of today, I'm officially a B.Sc.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: rookie on June 21, 2012, 01:58:02 pm
Put in my two weeks notice at work the other day. June 30th will be my last shift as a fry cook. I'm taking a week off then starting a bartender school with a really decent jobs placement assistant program. There is something satisfying about making a plan to improve my situation, implementing it, and seeing things umfold for the better.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: SpaceProg on June 21, 2012, 02:52:25 pm
Good luck, Rookie. :)
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Smurfette Principle on June 21, 2012, 05:06:27 pm
I got a prescription for birth control today. And my parents still don't know what I really need it for. YAY.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Osama bin Bambi on June 21, 2012, 07:14:58 pm
In science class, we have had to work on a project where we give a presentation on a certain type of animal. The presentation has to be rather in-depth, as the requirements include number of chromosomes, ecology, phylogeny, etc. If you met all the basic requirements, then you could choose two of six other facts to add to your presentation for extra credit. Since I completed all the basic requirements, I did two. When all the presentation were finished, the class would vote on which animal was the most interesting, and the person who won would get even more extra credit. Everyone was on some sort of tropical biome/marsupial kick, so I decided to do something different. I gave a presentation on the narwhal.

The animals presented were (yes I wrote them all down):
- Red kangaroo (Macropus rufus)
- Goodfellow's tree kangaroo (Dendrolagus goodfellowi)
- Aye-aye (Daubentonia madagascariensis)
- Lionfish (Pterois volitans)
- Philippine tarsier (Carlito syrichta)
- Blue-footed booby (Sula nebouxii)
- Broadclub cuttlefish (Sepia latimamus)
- Grizzly bear (Ursus arctos horriblis)
- Koala (Phascolarctos cinereus)
- Eastern Quoll (Dasyurnus viverrinus)
- Narwhal (Monodon monoceros)
- Mountain tapir (Tapirus pinchaque)
- Killer whale (Orcinus orca)
- Keel-billed toucan (Ramphastos sulfuratus)
- Two-toed sloth (Choloepus hoffmani)

The finalists were:
- Goodfellow's tree kangaroo
- Aye-aye
- Blue-footed booby
- Broadclub cuttlefish
- Grizzly bear
- Narwhal
- Two-toed sloth

Which was then narrowed down to the narwhal vs. the grizzly bear, and my narwhal won in a landslide vote.

So now I have super-extra-credit, which will really boost my grade. I'm especially happy about this because I've been struggling to maintain a B in that class all year.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: SpaceProg on June 21, 2012, 07:42:13 pm
Good going!  I would have picked the Booby.  I find them cute and funny at the same time. 
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Smurfette Principle on June 22, 2012, 12:36:18 am
I GOT BIRTH CONTROL. LEGALLY AND IN FULL SIGHT OF THE PARENTS. WITHOUT THEM KNOWING WHAT IT WAS REALLY FOR. FUCK YEAH.

I still have to wait until my next period to get it, so I can't start until July. But STILL.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sleepy on June 22, 2012, 07:55:26 pm
I feel much better than I did yesterday, and I think this birth control will work out.

I'm also finally home, where there is real food.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Hades on June 22, 2012, 08:05:44 pm
I'm glad you're feeling better, gurrl.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Saturn500 on June 22, 2012, 08:20:18 pm
I GOT BIRTH CONTROL. LEGALLY AND IN FULL SIGHT OF THE PARENTS. WITHOUT THEM KNOWING WHAT IT WAS REALLY FOR. FUCK YEAH.

I still have to wait until my next period to get it, so I can't start until July. But STILL.

...Are your parents dumb?

I got a prescription for birth control today. And my parents still don't know what I really need it for. YAY.

I'll take that as a yes.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sleepy on June 22, 2012, 08:38:41 pm
Girls often take it because periods are so fucking painful. It's not uncommon. That's why I began taking it. Now it doubles as actual birth control, too.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Smurfette Principle on June 22, 2012, 08:51:16 pm
Yeah. Mine is officially for acne and irregular periods.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Hades on June 22, 2012, 09:10:04 pm
My ex took birth control for irregular periods. If she was off of it, it would happen twice a month, or once every 6 weeks or so. It was pretty disastrous.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sleepy on June 22, 2012, 09:34:32 pm
Yeah, mine used to alternate between every two weeks and every six weeks. I'm on them for irregularity now as well, since they were every four days.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Jebediah on June 22, 2012, 09:37:35 pm
The only reason I even get my periods is because of birth control. I hadn't had one in seven months went I started the pill.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sleepy on June 22, 2012, 10:03:44 pm
O_o  Seven months? Holy fuck, I imagine it being unbelievably painful, getting one after that long. The one I had after six weeks put me out of work for the entire weekend.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Jebediah on June 22, 2012, 10:18:01 pm
The first one after that long wasn't super bad, other than the part about it lasting for two weeks. I've generally been pretty lucky with that.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: SpaceProg on June 23, 2012, 12:45:45 am
I love how we can talk about just about damn old anything here.  Period talk is a good thing that happened today.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: The Right Honourable Mlle Antéchrist on June 23, 2012, 02:06:41 am
The only reason I even get my periods is because of birth control. I hadn't had one in seven months went I started the pill.

Damn, that's a long break between periods. The longest I've had was four months, and that was when I was still a teenager.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Richard Healy on June 23, 2012, 02:19:54 pm
The good:  Date with a cute Dr.  :)

The Bad:  shopping for cars and insurance is majorly depressing.  :-\


On the plus side, cute Dr....  ;)  (This one counts twice!)
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Hades on June 23, 2012, 04:35:35 pm
I got to see my friend for the first time in nearly a year. We went to see The Avengers.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Her3tiK on June 23, 2012, 09:58:14 pm
Entered a contest to win tickets to see The Offspring on Monday. It's not the same as winning (yet), but that would be so freaking awesome!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: nickiknack on June 23, 2012, 10:50:38 pm
The first one after that long wasn't super bad, other than the part about it lasting for two weeks. I've generally been pretty lucky with that.

You're pretty lucky, my one friend IRL has wonky periods, and and didn't have one for 6 months, and then had it for a month afterwards, which is the reason she was put on birth control. Now my sister was put on birth control due to the fact that her periods caused her to collapse and blackout.

Anyhow, I finally invested in a decent carry bag to put my stuff in, that I bring with me that doesn't fit in my pocketbook. I was using a green grocery bag for about a year now.

Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Jebediah on June 24, 2012, 12:02:02 pm
I'm finally all caught up on Doctor Who.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ironbite on June 24, 2012, 01:15:37 pm
Grappled an adult green dragon after putting a teifling sorceress in the Crippler Crossface.

Ironbite-yeah I did the Danial Bryan "Yes yes yes" chant.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Witchyjoshy on June 24, 2012, 04:51:19 pm
Grappled an adult green dragon after putting a teifling sorceress in the Crippler Crossface.

Ironbite-yeah I did the Danial Bryan "Yes yes yes" chant.

Of course, you needed the party summoner to enlarge person you first :D

For the dragon, that is.  You handled the enlarging just fine for the Tiefling Sorceress ;D
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ironbite on June 24, 2012, 05:34:27 pm
Damn skippy I did.

Ironbite-TAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAP!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: JohnE on June 24, 2012, 11:19:38 pm
I was driving with my my wife and parents when some idiot almost ran into us. He just decided to change lanes right in the middle of the intersection. I swerved, barely dodging him, like by inches.

After everyone got done freaking out, my wife said to me, "Whatever you want for dessert, it's yours." So now I'm having fresh baked brownies with chocolate frosting.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Her3tiK on June 24, 2012, 11:49:07 pm
Damn. Lucky break, dude.

Can I also save your family's life and obtain goodies?
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Morgenleoht on June 25, 2012, 03:01:11 am
I've done something no one else in my immediate family has done.

Totally paid off my credit card.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: JohnE on June 25, 2012, 01:38:30 pm
I've done something no one else in my immediate family has done.

Totally paid off my credit card.
I envy that.

Damn. Lucky break, dude.

Can I also save your family's life and obtain goodies?
I'm sure if you did they'd make you whatever baked goods you wanted.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Her3tiK on June 25, 2012, 06:12:04 pm
The band As I Lay Dying (Bite me, I like them) are filming a new video on Wednesday and are looking for extras. I'm gonna head down and give it a shot; they're doing auditions the same day. Seeing as my casting resume is currently bigger (and more recently updated) than my "normal" resume, I figure it's worth a shot. They're not a small band, so being able to add one of their videos should be fairly impressive, at least to the right people.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: tygerarmy on June 26, 2012, 07:36:30 pm
Good luck Her3tiK!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Meshakhad on June 28, 2012, 01:13:37 am
Two things:

1. I started working for Suzan DelBene's congressional campaign. Fun fact: depending on what I am doing, I can, and did, browse FSTDT while working without getting in trouble.

2. I got my grades in.

STRAIGHT A'S FOR THE SECOND QUARTER IN A ROW!

Considering where I was a year ago, that is an amazing achievement. Also, as per my deal with Dad, he will pay to fly me out to Ohio in the fall to see Skillet!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sleepy on June 28, 2012, 04:02:41 pm
I finally got my hair cut (for free), and it feels so much easier to brush now. It also smells yummy.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Her3tiK on July 02, 2012, 02:50:21 am
How does one's hair smell 'yummy'...? 0_o

Also, got a shout-out from a Facebook page I'm somewhat involved in for sending them a video. Kind of a dumb thing to get excited about, but it's still neat.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: QueenofHearts on July 02, 2012, 03:24:19 am
How does one's hair smell 'yummy'...? 0_o

You have obviously never used strawberry or green apple shampoo...
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Her3tiK on July 02, 2012, 03:26:19 am
How does one's hair smell 'yummy'...? 0_o

You have obviously never used strawberry or green apple shampoo...
No. No I haven't. I don't particularly want to smell like food.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: QueenofHearts on July 02, 2012, 03:32:11 am
How does one's hair smell 'yummy'...? 0_o

You have obviously never used strawberry or green apple shampoo...
No. No I haven't. I don't particularly want to smell like food.

But they smell so nice. I personally use coconut.  ::)

I bet you would be fighting off the ladies if you did use scented shampoos.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sleepy on July 02, 2012, 03:04:26 pm
I got at least $5,000 in financial aid for the upcoming school year.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Shane for Wax on July 02, 2012, 05:43:34 pm
How does one's hair smell 'yummy'...? 0_o
How does anything else smell 'yummy'? Hehehehe.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ThunderWulf on July 02, 2012, 09:10:31 pm
This weekend I got a bunch of new shorts, went swimming multiple times, ate huge burgers, had a bonfire, ate s'mores, and had a delicious cigar.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Art Vandelay on July 02, 2012, 09:27:20 pm
How does one's hair smell 'yummy'...? 0_o
How does anything else smell 'yummy'? Hehehehe.
Deep fried and covered in bacon?
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Meshakhad on July 03, 2012, 04:30:19 am
During my short vacation to Vancouver, we idly decided to check out the Museum of Anthropology at UBC. Turns out that it was a good choice. They have an incredible collection of regional Native artifacts.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Art Vandelay on July 05, 2012, 01:35:09 am
JonTron livestream. This should be a good bit of fun.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sleepy on July 05, 2012, 01:36:14 am
I got to nom funnel cake at the fair my town held.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Mechtaur on July 05, 2012, 12:10:02 pm
I got some new furniture over the last couple weeks and got the special release decks for the Duel Masters remake!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Her3tiK on July 05, 2012, 05:22:29 pm
My Periphery II pre-order showed up in the mail! :D

Edit: And for today, wrote some new bass parts that are pushing my abilities, and nailing them.

feelsgoodman.jpg

ETA ETA: Final song for the demo is recorded! :D We will have it mixed & mastered over the weekend, and ready for distribution by Monday. At the risk of coming of as an advertisement, the demo should be available for download (For free). Once that's the case, I can send a download link to anyone who'd like to check it out.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on July 07, 2012, 02:19:24 am
Met some awesome 40-something dude in DDO today.  Started out trying to help him figure out a spell, then we ended up talking about gaming, pets, politics, philosophy, Drew...I spent, like, 2 hours doing nothing but talking, which is something I don't do that often unless I'm talking to my lady.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: DrFishcake on July 07, 2012, 12:33:20 pm
Went on a date for the first time in 2 years 8 months today. And it didn't suck, in fact far from it!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sleepy on July 07, 2012, 02:08:15 pm
I went to my friend's little birthday bash yesterday, and also got to see my other friend's puppy. He's so big!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ThunderWulf on July 07, 2012, 03:23:01 pm
Had a 3v3 MtG game, which my team completely dominated.

 
Went on a date for the first time in 2 years 8 months today. And it didn't suck, in fact far from it!

*high five*
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Art Vandelay on July 07, 2012, 05:03:54 pm
I'm eating pizza pockets for breakfast. I love weekends.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Meshakhad on July 07, 2012, 08:22:16 pm
Last 3 days:

Thursday:
My friend's bachelor party (which I planned). Despite communication issues, and having a suit fitting immediately before, it went off extremely well. We had plenty of fun at the arcade, and the sushi dinner was excellent.

Friday:
My soon-to-be-married friend, a mutual friend of ours, and I all went to PaizoCon. We nearly didn't get in, but we had a lot of fun. I didn't realize that there was a major LARPing aspect. I'll probably do a post in the Entertainment subforum to explain it.

Saturday:
We had the rehearsal brunch, the highlight of which was my toast as best man. I kept in mind all of the warnings I had heard (no embarrassing stories, focus on the groom, keep it short), and after I was done, people (including the groom) congratulated me on having a good speech.

And the wedding is tomorrow! I'm so excited!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Normandy on July 07, 2012, 09:25:04 pm
During my short vacation to Vancouver, we idly decided to check out the Museum of Anthropology at UBC. Turns out that it was a good choice. They have an incredible collection of regional Native artifacts.
I went there a number of years ago when I was in Vancouver.  I enjoyed it, as well as the city in general.  I'd definitely like to go back some time.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Her3tiK on July 07, 2012, 10:23:23 pm
Discovered I can play this (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GE8j7MNtkAc) on guitar. Been wanting to learn it for years and finally got around to it.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Cerim Treascair on July 07, 2012, 10:43:54 pm
Checked the mail and found a notice from the local department of labor.  There's a machine shop looking for an entry level machinist about 45 minutes from here.  You bet your ass I applied!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: rookie on July 08, 2012, 10:07:57 am
Mrs Rookie and I were married 11 years, 11 months, 30 days, and 22 hours ago today. For the math impaired, it's our 12th anniversary.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: QueenofHearts on July 08, 2012, 10:16:21 am
Mrs Rookie and I were married 11 years, 11 months, 30 days, and 22 hours ago today. For the math impaired, it's our 12th anniversary.

Congratulations on your [upcoming] 12th anniversary.  :)

Do you two have any plans to celebrate the special occasion??
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Normandy on July 08, 2012, 03:04:50 pm
Mrs Rookie and I were married 11 years, 11 months, 30 days, and 22 hours ago today. For the math impaired, it's our 12th anniversary.
Congrats!  ;D
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Osama bin Bambi on July 08, 2012, 08:34:57 pm
I have new books for learning Spanish, Chinese, and Tagalog. Also, I got a book on Egyptian hieroglyphics, the original epic Les Miserables, and The Grapes of Wrath. I liked John Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men so this should be good too.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ThunderWulf on July 08, 2012, 10:47:43 pm
Mrs Rookie and I were married 11 years, 11 months, 30 days, and 22 hours ago today. For the math impaired, it's our 12th anniversary.

Congrats!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Jebediah on July 09, 2012, 12:14:49 am
I got out of work thirteen minutes early today. Score.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sleepy on July 09, 2012, 02:51:52 am
I actually accomplished things like laundry and dishes today, despite feeling crummy. The crescent rolls I made also looked normal, this time.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Her3tiK on July 09, 2012, 01:16:10 pm
Our first batch of demos is printed and ready for distribution! :D
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: nickiknack on July 09, 2012, 04:39:18 pm
My rebate check from Frontline Plus Flea & Tick finally came in the mail.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Cerim Treascair on July 10, 2012, 03:13:52 pm
I got hired as a machinist again~

I start monday morning at 7 a.m.!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Normandy on July 10, 2012, 11:12:25 pm
I got hired as a machinist again~

I start monday morning at 7 a.m.!
Nice, congrats!  :D
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: TheL on July 11, 2012, 05:46:45 pm
I got hired as a machinist again~

I start monday morning at 7 a.m.!

Congrats!!

(http://iambrony.jsmart.web.id/mlp/gif/HUGTIME.gif?1318143805)
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ThunderWulf on July 12, 2012, 12:17:17 am
I got hired as a machinist again~

I start monday morning at 7 a.m.!

Nice!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Her3tiK on July 12, 2012, 05:27:59 am
A few people at my band's show tonight told me I'm one of the best bassist in Los Angeles :D
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: SpaceProg on July 12, 2012, 08:17:19 am
Boom ba doom doom boom boom ba doom!  SHAKE THE HOUSE WITH YOUR THUNDER!   Congrats, Her3tik!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Iczerfour on July 14, 2012, 03:40:35 pm
i think i killed a troll with simple logic..  *happy yet very confused*
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Her3tiK on July 14, 2012, 04:40:49 pm
Okay, so this is going to sound weird, but bear with me. I was walking home from the grocery store, and there was a topless woman walking down the street. That's not what I'm considering the "good thing" for the day, since she was clearly high as fuck and taking advantage of something like that, even peripherally, makes me uncomfortable. What astounded me was, I am in a very busy part of LA, and there are tourists everywhere. None of them cared at all that this woman had her breasts out in public, even with the number of children around. I'm considering this a good day because it seems like a sign that our culture, at least in some parts of the country, is loosening up a bit and not getting so worked up over exposed skin.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Osama bin Bambi on July 14, 2012, 06:21:57 pm
I woke up early this morning to go head over to [REDACTED] to participate in a bird census for the first time. It was worth it.

A list of the species I saw or heard there:
- American crow (Corvus brachyrhynchos)
- American goldfinch (Carduelis tristis)
- Anna's hummingbird (Calypte anna)
- Barn swallow (Hirundo rustica)
- Black-capped chickadee (Poecile atricapillus)
- Brown-headed cowbird (Molothrus ater)
- Bushtit (Psaltriparus minimus)
- Cedar waxwing (Bombycilla cedrorum)
- Cliff swallow (Petrochelidon pyrrhonota)
- Common starling (Sturnus vulgaris)
- Common yellowthroat (Geothlypis trichas)
- Eurasian collared dove (Streptopelia decaocto)
- Gadwall (Anas strepera)
- Great blue heron (Ardea herodias)
- House finch (Carpodacus mexicanus)
- Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos)
- Northern flicker (Colaptes auratus)
- Pacific-slope flycatcher (Empidonax difficilis)
- Red-winged blackbird (Agelaius phoeniceus)
- Savannah sparrow (Passerculus sandwichensis)
- Song sparrow (Melospiza melodia)
- Sora (Porzana carolina)
- Spotted towhee (Pipilo maculatus)
- Western tanager (Piranga ludoviciana)
- White-crowned sparrow (Zonotrichia leucophrys)
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Hades on July 14, 2012, 08:18:58 pm
- Bushtit (Psaltriparus minimus)

TEE-HEE
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: largeham on July 15, 2012, 10:31:24 am
I saw The Flight of The Conchords. It was quite good.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: JohnE on July 15, 2012, 12:34:35 pm
This could go either here or in the Things That Annoy You thread, but since it ended well, I'll be optimistic about it.

I spent the better part of 24 hours on the phone and online chat with my cable company trying to find out why my cable was out and my internet was barely working. Anyway, long story short, after a long drawn out pain in the ass, I've got everything reconnected...

... with a lower monthly payment and more than twice the internet speed.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: SpaceProg on July 15, 2012, 06:17:59 pm
That sounds like an epic win to me. :)
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: erictheblue on July 15, 2012, 08:50:15 pm
Minor success, but one that I am internally gloating about.

I have done live action role-play based on White Wolf's New World of Darkness system for about 3 years. About a year and a half ago, I started a new character in the vampire venue. I put in an application to play a particular bloodline, which is known to be insane. However, the character himself does not know he is of this bloodline, believing he is a completely different type of vampire. (He is a Malkovian who believes he is a Meket.) The description of Malkovians say they are not normally welcome in most of the vampire groups because of their insanity, but it also says some are accepted. I wanted my character to be in one of the groups that do not normally take Malkovians, but justified it by pointing out that no one (including him) would know in-character. (Ordo Dracul)

The local story-teller refused to approval my application as long as I wanted to put him in play as a member of the Ordo. Faced with "ditch the character" or "bring him into play not as a member of the Ordo," I agreed to bring him in Unaligned. At that point, my application was approved. The ST told me I could join any covenant in-game, so long as I RP-ed actually joining.

A few months later, the venue I was playing in (an IRC game, since there was no game where I lived) died due to lack of players. I kept my Malkovian in the database on the hopes I would get to play him again.

My fiancee and I moved to DC in May, and there is a very active game here. So out came my Malkovian and back into play he went. Only the ST, my fiancee, and I knew he was not actually a Meket. (One friend has since been told as well.) In the 4 games since, I have actively RP-ed him meeting with members of the Ordo and going through the initiation. Last night, he was accepted as a member of the Ordo and as a member of a faction of the Ordo (Dying Light).

As I RP-ed my way and then was accepted, all I could think was "[ST's name], you can [perform a sexual act on me]. Ordo won't take a Malkovian, my [rear end]. Scott is an Ordo and I did it, you [jerk]."
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Smurfette Principle on July 16, 2012, 01:21:30 am
Had a lovely day today. Went to boyfriend's house, got my period (which is good because it means I FINALLY started my birth control pills), had boyfriend give me back rubs because my period cramps manifest as back pain, watched Batman Begins and The Dark Knight because I'd never seen them and Dark Knight Rises comes out this week, and had delicious foods and mint Oreos. So. Awesome day.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Art Vandelay on July 17, 2012, 02:22:41 am
I got slung with jury duty. At first I was pissed off to the nth degree, but it turns out they're going to pay me a ridiculous amount of money for it. $104.75 per day for the first ten days and any subsequent days will net me $235.65 per day. They've got me on a six week trial too, that's over eight grand in total.

That is just fucking fantastic, I'll finally have the money to build my gaming rig and then some. That also means I can start doing some Let's Plays. New South Wales state government, I love you so much right now.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on July 18, 2012, 07:56:45 pm
Got into an interesting philosophical argument regarding the advancement of technology in DDO today.  Intellectual stimulation, its important.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: The Right Honourable Mlle Antéchrist on July 19, 2012, 06:19:00 pm
As of 3:30pm, I'm officially on summer holidays for the next couple weeks. Fucking A.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ironbite on July 19, 2012, 06:26:47 pm
So....time for bikinis?
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Vypernight on July 19, 2012, 06:31:28 pm
My two coworkers, who run the ovens, both admitted that they prefer when I mix bread than when either manager does, since not only is my bread easier to bake, but I organize everything so they can bake it all easily, rather than moving crap around for an hour like they do when the bosses mix.

Next week, one of the bakers is on vacation, so I'm helping with the ovens.  I mentioned wanting to bake the day after I mix and the other baker claimed that's not fair. 

I felt pretty good about that.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Her3tiK on July 20, 2012, 01:59:13 am
Went to see a friend whom I haven't seen in over a month tonight, and wound up making several new friends. One of them is a gorgeous redhead who loves metal and bars with open jam nights. I am going to see her tomorrow night and give her a copy of my band's demo, and try really hard not to fuck this up and friendzone myself. I smiled for so long on the way home that my jaw hurts.
Also, sent out my band's first t-shirt shipment (you know who you are ;)).

It has been a good day.

ETA:
And today, I met Periphery. They are my favorite band ever. They signed the CD I brought :D
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Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Mechtaur on July 21, 2012, 12:50:09 am
While I suppose it is more on the neutral side due to circumstances, I still count it as a good thing in the long run:

Bought a bike today because I have to take my truck in for some very expensive repairs soon and it will leave me vehicle-less for a day or two. Took it for a 2 mile spin and promptly died when I got home. Apparently I haven't been using certain muscles in my thighs for the last 10 years (last time I rode a bike).
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Art Vandelay on July 21, 2012, 01:55:45 am
I'm actually making progress in my quest to learn how to build a PC. It's almost possible that when it comes time to actually do it, I won't fuck it up.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: erictheblue on July 22, 2012, 08:54:12 pm
I managed to donate blood for the first time in about 16 years. Before we moved to FL, my fiancee donated platelets, plasma, and red blood cells every 2 weeks. (It's a rotating schedule, but platelets can be done every 2 weeks, with the others mixed in as they can be.) After we moved back, she started up again. She's been poking me to donate too (at least whole blood, which is what most people think of when they think of "donating blood.")

I hate needles and am a very difficult stick. I've also had a tough time being able to donate over the years (either because I couldn't find a place or I was under deferral). I finally screwed up my courage and agreed to go with her. Last night when we were talking about it, a friend of ours asked if he could come along.

In what I consider to be an irony, my fiancee could not actually donate (her iron was too low). Our friend and I could donate, though. I only did whole blood, which took about 10 minutes from start to finish. Our friend did the "donate everything," which took about 2.5 hours. (Part of that was because they had to restart him because the machine messed up.)

We all have appointments in 2 weeks to go again, and next time, I am going to try the "donate everything."
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: DarkfireTaimatsu on July 24, 2012, 02:02:05 am
I had a birthday~

Look at all the stuff I got. No, look at it (http://darkfiretaimatsu.xanga.com/766133766/the-kind-of-day-i-dreamed-of-since-i-was-small/).
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Morgenleoht on July 24, 2012, 03:24:33 am
Nice presents!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Distind on July 24, 2012, 01:11:48 pm
So, I'm apparently getting an office in the move at work. I'll never have to work again!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sleepy on July 26, 2012, 07:25:15 pm
The doctor saw me a day early, and I DON'T HAVE HEPATITIS-C.

FUCK YES.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: SpaceProg on July 26, 2012, 11:22:24 pm
Woot!  Happy for ya, Sleepy. :D
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Hades on July 27, 2012, 04:46:27 am
The doctor saw me a day early, and I DON'T HAVE HEPATITIS-C.

FUCK YES.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3GwjfUFyY6M
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sleepy on July 30, 2012, 02:23:49 pm
Thanks, guys.

Yesterday was awesome because I got a bunch of papers sorted, my desk and bedroom tidied up, and got to play a crapload of Banjo Kazooie.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: DrFishcake on July 30, 2012, 04:52:17 pm
I have enough bread to see me through the rest of the week. Expenditure: £0.28
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on July 31, 2012, 05:32:28 am
I think I feel confident enough to reveal my answer to the abysmal stand-alone character creator for D&D Online.  For those of you who have never seen it, here's a screencap of it.  Note that the pic is shrunk down because the form itself is fucking HUGE.  Its so long, that it can't fit on my laptop's screen.

(http://i655.photobucket.com/albums/uu273/RH-00/th_ddo-character-planner-screencap_31-July-2012.png) (http://s655.photobucket.com/albums/uu273/RH-00/?action=view&current=ddo-character-planner-screencap_31-July-2012.png)

Correct me if I'm wrong, but that's a fucking mess, isn't it?  Compare that to my current (working) design for Fire Forge:

(http://i655.photobucket.com/albums/uu273/RH-00/th_fireforge-reveal_31-July-2012.png) (http://s655.photobucket.com/albums/uu273/RH-00/?action=view&current=fireforge-reveal_31-July-2012.png)

So comparatively clean, you could eat off it.  The main program itself is still mostly a skeleton, the only partly-working section is the Skills tab, pictured above.  I've been spending most of my time getting the scripting design and tool capable of making this an easily-extensible near-dream of a program.

Before this, I had only the foggiest clue how serialization in C# worked.  I didn't even really know how it'd all fit together, but my ramshackle collection of ideas (many fueled by my good friend, caffeine) turned out looking better than its competitor, and I'm doing this all by myself, learning shit as I fucking go.

To the creators of the D&D Online Character Planner, you wouldn't know good GUI design if it bit your dicks off, and I could design a better interface than you in my god damned sleep.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: SpaceProg on July 31, 2012, 04:16:24 pm
That's cool, Rav. :)  You might have a natural knack for that kinda thing.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Distind on July 31, 2012, 04:56:08 pm
Before this, I had only the foggiest clue how serialization in C# worked.  I didn't even really know how it'd all fit together, but my ramshackle collection of ideas (many fueled by my good friend, caffeine) turned out looking better than its competitor, and I'm doing this all by myself, learning shit as I fucking go.
I'll double check how I'm doing it. The easy(and slow in enterprise applications) way largely consists of attaching a keyword to the serializable object, and making sure the right constructors exist for .net to do everything for you. But I don't remember how I'm committing it to a string off the top of my head.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on July 31, 2012, 08:00:45 pm
I know that you need (for the way I'm doing it) to include System.Runtime.Serialization and System.Runtime.Serialization.Formatters.Binary.  Also need to give your class the [Serializable()] tag, and make sure its derived from ISerializable.  After that, all you need is a deserialization constructor, and to override GetObjectData().

Looks kinda like this...

Code: [Select]
using System;
using System.Collections.Generic;
using System.Linq;
using System.Text;

using System.Runtime.Serialization;
using System.Runtime.Serialization.Formatters.Binary;

namespace Creator
{
    [Serializable()]
    public sealed class SP_Type : ISerializable
    {
        public string    Name;
        public List<int> SP_Table;

        public SP_Type()
        {
            this.Name     = "Generic SP Table";
            this.SP_Table = new List<int>( 20 );
        }

        public SP_Type( SP_Type other )
        {
            this.Name     = other.Name;
            this.SP_Table = other.SP_Table;
        }

        // Deserialization Constructor
        public SP_Type( SerializationInfo info, StreamingContext ctxt )
        {
            this.Name     = ( string    ) info.GetValue( "Name",     typeof( string    ) );
            this.SP_Table = ( List<int> ) info.GetValue( "SP_Table", typeof( List<int> ) );
        }

        // Serialization Function
        public void GetObjectData( SerializationInfo info, StreamingContext ctxt )
        {
            info.AddValue( "Name",     this.Name     );
            info.AddValue( "SP_Table", this.SP_Table );
        }
    };
}
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Jebediah on July 31, 2012, 09:44:12 pm
I started watching Breaking Bad. Excellent show.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Art Vandelay on July 31, 2012, 09:50:56 pm
I started watching Breaking Bad. Excellent show.
I was considering taking a lookse at that show last afternoon. It does look rather spiffy.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
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Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Jebediah on July 31, 2012, 09:56:14 pm
I started watching Breaking Bad. Excellent show.
I was considering taking a lookse at that show last afternoon. It does look rather spiffy.

Do so. It's quite good.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: largeham on August 01, 2012, 10:13:35 am
Whoo, got on the news! Fuck you all I'm a celebrity now! :D
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Vypernight on August 01, 2012, 03:26:20 pm
Got my birth certificate in the male.  First time I've ever really seen it.  I must admit, it feels good to see Salem, MA as my birthplace.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: SpaceProg on August 01, 2012, 03:49:08 pm
Which male?  Did you roll it up and slide it in, or just wad it on in there?

I'm sorry... I just couldn't resist.  Even I, the bastion of goodness and light on these forums, get a dirty mind sometimes.  ;)
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Vypernight on August 01, 2012, 04:11:24 pm
oops

*mail

No thanks, you can keep the males.  I don't want 'em.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Zygarde on August 01, 2012, 06:41:18 pm
My bike got fixed so that's good.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sleepy on August 02, 2012, 03:28:55 pm
I sent my mom a gourmet coffee cake for her birthday. She just got it and said it's amazing. My sister and I get to surprise her with more gifts this weekend, including a new Keurig and tasty gourmet coffee of all flavors.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Art Vandelay on August 03, 2012, 12:14:02 am
Eight litres of Coke for $10. Granted, it's not vanilla, but I'll take it.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Søren on August 03, 2012, 12:15:46 am
I finally this bitch ass evil chapter in Godel Escher Bach. And I understand it!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Shane for Wax on August 03, 2012, 06:28:42 am
I finally this bitch ass evil chapter in Godel Escher Bach. And I understand it!

You accidentally a word.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Meshakhad on August 03, 2012, 03:38:38 pm
A couple of days old, but still:

So, I asked a girl out. And she said yes.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Hades on August 03, 2012, 07:10:07 pm
I got a couple good pictures of that rabbit I've been seeing in my back yard for years.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v630/stryder85/wabbit2.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v630/stryder85/wabbit1.jpg)
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: m52nickerson on August 04, 2012, 04:37:11 pm
Does getting my lawn mowed in 100 degree weather without passing out count?

No, I don't have a riding lawn mower.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: SpaceProg on August 04, 2012, 04:53:29 pm
I must say, if you can save up enough money to get a riding mower, do so.  A good one pays for itself in the time and energy it saves.  Also wear light white sleeved dress shirt and a wide-brimmed straw hat.  You may look like Farmer Brown, but you will feel a helluva sight better.  Riding mower or not.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: myusername on August 04, 2012, 05:53:37 pm
Team GB just got 6 Gold medals in 1 day in the Olympics! 2 Rowing medals (Men's Four & Women's Leightweight double sculls) 1 in cycling (Women's Team Pursuit), 3 in athletics (Jess Ennis in the heptathlon, Greg Rutherford in the long jump and Mo Farah in the 10, 000m). Also a silver in the men's lightweight double sculls and through to the tennis mixed doubles final. :)
29 total medals for Great Britain now which is brilliant.

On the minus side the football team lost on penalties (predictable eh)?
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on August 04, 2012, 08:17:39 pm
I may be getting work as early as tomorrow...doing some housework for a member of a local non-profit my ma's a part of, stuff like painting rooms and stripping linoleum.  The lady I'm workin for is offering my bro and I $20/hr, and she said she likely has enough to keep us busy for a week.

So, I'm thinkin, 5 hours a day for 7 days...could work out to near $700.  Combine that with her spreading the word to other members of the organization, it could turn into even more work for us.  And they're almost all middle-aged white ladies with too much money and too little fortitude.

Please, let this turn into a source of sweet, sweet lucre.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Her3tiK on August 05, 2012, 02:03:17 am
Got to meet up with some of my best friends from high school. Good to know we're all moving on with life but still close enough to share jokes and cheap shots at each other.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RinellaWasHere on August 05, 2012, 03:12:12 am
I was at a graduation party today and heard a man say "It's like playing Russian Roulette- whoever whines the most gets what he wants."

Sir... That's not how Russian Roulette works. At all.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Mechtaur on August 05, 2012, 04:02:17 am
I was at a graduation party today and heard a man say "It's like playing Russian Roulette- whoever whines the most gets what he wants."

Sir... That's not how Russian Roulette works. At all.

This was a good thing?

On topic: Made a ninja style run through the store at work today. Vaulted over shopping carts and slid under one customer's arm. Haven't had that much fun since my first go at parkour.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Bezron on August 05, 2012, 07:07:43 am
I started watching Breaking Bad. Excellent show.
I was considering taking a lookse at that show last afternoon. It does look rather spiffy.

Do so. It's quite good.

Agreed, but just remember that when it is slow, it is very slow, and when it is exciting it is very exciting (i.i. slog through the slow ones because the good ones are fucking awesome)
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RinellaWasHere on August 05, 2012, 10:57:29 am
I was at a graduation party today and heard a man say "It's like playing Russian Roulette- whoever whines the most gets what he wants."

Sir... That's not how Russian Roulette works. At all.

This was a good thing?


It made me laugh.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Vypernight on August 05, 2012, 07:12:10 pm
Althought I'm still feeling the effects of my cold, last night was the first night in over a week that I got a full 8 hours.  Before that, even with Niquil (which I hate taking, along with pretty much every medicine), I'd only get about 4 hours a night.

Well last night, I took just under a full dose and lay on the couch to watch TV.  I remember watching the Top 100 Video Games when next thing I know, American Ninja Warrior was on.  I looked at the clock and it was 5 minutes until my alarm was to go off.

I don't even remember closing my eyes!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Søren on August 05, 2012, 07:14:03 pm
Uni starts up again today, and the classes look quite challenging. Pretty excited to take it on
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Art Vandelay on August 06, 2012, 12:06:30 am
Come Wednesday, I may end up on the jury for a ten week trial. I'm not sure why so many people dislike jury duty. In my state at least, the money is really nothing to sneeze at and there's free coffee.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Her3tiK on August 06, 2012, 08:23:19 pm
It's not just today, but I've been in my home town (San Diego) since Friday, and have seen some of my closest friends from high school on Saturday. It's nice to know we're still close, and willing to jump through all sorts of hurdles to support one another. Also a Saturday thing, my mom's hooked me up with a job as a porter/temp agent for apartments through a place she used to work for. I'm going to call them when I get back in town, and then my year+ of unemployment should be coming to an end! :D
Also, yesterday was a surprise party for my cousin's 18th birthday, and my uncle (the one who disowned me over religious opinions) is finally acting normal again :D We talked, played games, and I had my first actual burger in over a decade. It was quite nice. I also had a long conversation with my grandpa about music and technology.
Then, today, I saw another friend from HS, and we won tickets to an advance screening of Bourne Legacy for tomorrow night. She also discussed visiting for a weekend once I've got a job and can afford to do things again. That's going to be equal parts strange and fun, but isn't that how the best things in life always are?
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: nickiknack on August 06, 2012, 08:56:25 pm
I finally got a chance to get a bra fitting today(they do it in the lingerie dept. at my job), it feels nice to have a proper fitting bra, I'm a 38 D.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sleepy on August 06, 2012, 09:48:38 pm
I finally got a chance to get a bra fitting today(they do it in the lingerie dept. at my job), it feels nice to have a proper fitting bra, I'm a 38 D.

I've always wondered if I'm buying the proper size. I'd like a fitting, too.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Jebediah on August 06, 2012, 10:25:37 pm
I had a fitting and found out I was wearing a size that was way off. Properly fitting bras are the most glorious things ever. I only have three, unfortunately, because my bras are about sixty dollars a piece.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Meshakhad on August 07, 2012, 02:29:05 pm
Went on a date last night. It was awesome.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Veras on August 07, 2012, 10:59:42 pm
I found the perfect pair of sunglasses.  They wrap around very close to my eyes, so no light can possibly get to my eyes from the sides.  The frames are thick enough that no light can get in from the top or bottom.  They grip my head tightly enough that they don't fall, but not so tightly that it is uncomfortable.

I have multiple migraines almost every week, and a good pair of sunglasses goes a long way toward preventing them and reducing their severity.  This is a major victory for me.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Jebediah on August 08, 2012, 01:42:36 am
Saw the Deftones and System of a Down this evening. It was great. The night had many many bullshit moments, but the performances were fantastic.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Meshakhad on August 08, 2012, 02:25:03 am
Suzan DelBene, who I am interning for, got second place in the primary for Washington's 1st Congressional District. Essentially, she is now the Democratic nominee, and will face off with John Koster in the general election.

Also, I got to meet a sitting member of Congress - Rick Larsen (D-WA). I think that's a first for me.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Her3tiK on August 08, 2012, 01:25:44 pm
The Los Angeles Science Museum has announced the Shuttle Endeavor will be arriving at LAX on Sept. 20, and will make it's way to the museum itself on Oct. 13. It will be travelling along LA roads & freeways between these two dates. I am not missing the October date for a damn thing.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: SpaceProg on August 08, 2012, 02:38:18 pm
Whew, that'll be a heckuva wide load.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: nickiknack on August 08, 2012, 08:44:30 pm
1.The new microwave came today.

2. I got to spend some time with my best friend, who I haven't seen in months, though I've talked to her on the phone and on fb.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: TheL on August 09, 2012, 04:12:05 pm
Today was student appreciation day at work, which means students and faculty got ot enjoy music and free food. Veggie burgers aer better than any diet food has any right to be.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Zygarde on August 09, 2012, 05:22:22 pm
I went to my first day of my 10th grade year and these are the events I considered good.(I'll make a separate post of this in the things that annoy me thread after this.)First my friend Micheal was still and we hade a few laughs at lunch. Second the majority of the classes I had were ones I wanted with the exception of one. Also last and foremost in my mind I meet a boy who immigrated from Vietnam he speaks  no english but he is so cool (I also may be mildly attracted to him.) so that was what was good to me on my first day. (It still mostly sucked.)
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on August 09, 2012, 07:17:53 pm
I've managed to get the problem with the SP tables not loading properly hammered out, I've expanded the Class...class, to include an identifier string that tells us what SP table we need to load for it (for a class with no casting power, we have the "none" SP table, which is all 0s).  I've also gotten the classes, as they are currently, serializing and loading into the script writer just fine with minimal effort.

Also, got skeleton code for all the other program classes I'll need, and I wrote up (currently non-working, and won't work until I get scripts written up) script loading code for all of em into Fire Forge itself, so, once I get them all hammered out, I'll have about half the loading work already done!  I think, all in all, I'm about one third to halfway through, at this point.  Skills, Spells, and SP Types are all done...Classes are at about 75% done, and the rest I've either gotten a bit of progress on, or at least have working skeleton code for.

Today has been a productive day.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Jebediah on August 09, 2012, 11:28:45 pm
I had to train someone at work today (which was actually really annoying) but I got a free meal out of it. And my trainee told me she felt like she was learning something from me, which she didn't feel was happening with her other trainers.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sleepy on August 10, 2012, 01:04:31 pm
I got a letter in the mail saying I won a scholarship I applied for ages ago.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Veras on August 10, 2012, 01:41:54 pm
Congratulations!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Her3tiK on August 10, 2012, 02:23:41 pm
So, again, this was technically yesterday, but I was incredibly busy and didn't really have time (or energy) for computer things.

First and foremost, I finally got a job! I'm now a porter-for-hire through a staffing company that helps apartment complexes find additional maintenance and leasing staff when they need the help. Take that, 1.5yrs of unemployment!
Secondly, after getting back from the interview and changing, I went to a bar and had a really long conversation with one of my closest friends. I also enjoyed getting drunk for the first time, which may have been due to the fact that my friend is more of a philosophical drunk than, y'know, ragey or depressed or something. I also tried my first tequila shot, and this mixed drink that's basically whiskey and lemonade, which was surprisingly good! I then proceeded to crash on my friend's couch, since she lives closer to the bar and I don't currently have keys to my building (another story for a different thread). Not a bad evening at all.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: nickiknack on August 10, 2012, 02:39:53 pm
I'm glad you found a job, I know how 1.5 years of unemployment feels like, I was unemployed for 2 years and it SUCKED.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Meshakhad on August 10, 2012, 03:03:56 pm
On Tuesday night, Suzan DelBene (whom I am interning for) won second place in the primary for Washington's 1st Congressional District, essentially becoming the Democratic nominee to face Republican John Koster in November.

On Wednesday, the girl who I have been dating called me. She had misunderstood the results and thought that Suzan had lost, so she wanted to make sure I'm OK.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sleepy on August 10, 2012, 03:37:38 pm
I got off my ass and got a new account at a bank, allowing me to qualify for a kickass scholarhship for 2013.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Normandy on August 10, 2012, 06:04:09 pm
So, again, this was technically yesterday, but I was incredibly busy and didn't really have time (or energy) for computer things.

First and foremost, I finally got a job! I'm now a porter-for-hire through a staffing company that helps apartment complexes find additional maintenance and leasing staff when they need the help. Take that, 1.5yrs of unemployment!
Secondly, after getting back from the interview and changing, I went to a bar and had a really long conversation with one of my closest friends. I also enjoyed getting drunk for the first time, which may have been due to the fact that my friend is more of a philosophical drunk than, y'know, ragey or depressed or something. I also tried my first tequila shot, and this mixed drink that's basically whiskey and lemonade, which was surprisingly good! I then proceeded to crash on my friend's couch, since she lives closer to the bar and I don't currently have keys to my building (another story for a different thread). Not a bad evening at all.
Nice, congrats!  ;D


In my own yay, I finally finished all the placement tests I need for the classes I want to take in the fall.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on August 11, 2012, 01:49:27 am
Got to work for my mom's friend again today, which means an extra $70 in my pocket (and, later, my account).  Also, I heard what is possibly the most hilarious thing I've ever heard in my life...

The lady's son is, unfortunately, very autistic, but he's the sweet kind that's kinda just off in his own little world and wouldn't hurt anyone.  Anywho, we were in her car, she was takin my brother and I ('long with her and her son) out to Sonic for dinner, and the topic of the whole Chick-Fil-A idiocy came up.  Her son said the most epic five words ever, regarding them: "They're a bunch of losers."

SO.  MANY.  POINTS.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: largeham on August 11, 2012, 05:02:17 am
2-3000 people came out in support of same sex marriage rights today. Quite a good turnout by our standards.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: SpaceProg on August 11, 2012, 06:13:25 am
I've survived another year on this planet.  *Shrugs*  Hey, I'll take that.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Art Vandelay on August 11, 2012, 06:50:26 am
Good job, friend.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Caitshidhe on August 11, 2012, 07:42:18 pm
After getting some recommendations from other people, I went out today scouting for tattoo shops. Because I've had a shitty few months, just got out of a bad situation, and my birthday is coming, and I fucking deserve a present! All I intended to do was get appraisals for one specific tattoo, a quote from Shakespeare's 'Much Ado About Nothing': 'For I was born to speak all mirth and no matter.' I asked around in NY (pre-clusterfuck) and was told usually $200-$250, for a little script tattoo on a wrist. Which is what my back tattoo cost and it's about ten times bigger. So when the second place I checked today said it would be $100, I was pretty damn happy.

And even happier when they said they could do it right then.

And WAY happier when it ended up costing $90.

So I walked away today with a tattoo without expecting to get one. I love it. And it didn't hurt nearly as much as I thought it would for being such a sensitive area. Probably because the needle she used was really tiny.

Will show photos once I can take the bandage off.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Hades on August 11, 2012, 09:21:25 pm
I got to see my friend for the first time in about 3 years. He swung by randomly and I got to meet his baby son. He's a little fat cutie.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Zygarde on August 11, 2012, 10:02:39 pm
All my time spent practicing is starting to pay off and I can finally hit a high note while singing without my voice cracking.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Meshakhad on August 12, 2012, 03:13:21 am
I'm no longer single.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: SpaceProg on August 12, 2012, 03:30:22 am
Good job, friend.

Thanks muchly. :)
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sleepy on August 12, 2012, 03:45:50 am
Happy belated birthday, Prog. Glad you're still around.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Mechtaur on August 12, 2012, 04:42:07 am
I'm no longer single.

*High fives*
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: SpaceProg on August 12, 2012, 01:36:54 pm
Happy belated birthday, Prog. Glad you're still around.
Thanks.  I mean, there's no real reason health-wise why I shouldn't be, but you know how unpredictable life itself can be.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on August 12, 2012, 05:43:18 pm
Went to the gas station to get a Sunday paper for ma, but I had no change, so I had to buy somethin so I could request change for said paper.  What'd I get?  The last bag of jalapeno cheddar Cheetos.

(http://www.stormclad.com/boardpics/fuck-yeah_2.jpg)
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sleepy on August 13, 2012, 05:43:10 pm
My car died in the middle of a dangerous intersection, and though it was mildly traumatic, some men were nice enough to stop and push it out of the road for me. I love random acts of kindness.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Zygarde on August 13, 2012, 10:48:15 pm
I got a girls number and I'm going on a date with her this Saturday.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: nickiknack on August 14, 2012, 12:17:07 pm
I'm done paying off my computer...FUCK YEAH!!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Hades on August 14, 2012, 01:12:43 pm
I've been exercising and watching my diet (not extremely closely, but close enough >_>) and I've lost a belt notch worth of weight. I don't know how much weight that is, as I don't have a scale, but it's still encouraging.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Jebediah on August 14, 2012, 04:41:27 pm
Way to go, Hades!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: SpaceProg on August 14, 2012, 05:05:55 pm
I've been exercising and watching my diet (not extremely closely, but close enough >_>) and I've lost a belt notch worth of weight. I don't know how much weight that is, as I don't have a scale, but it's still encouraging.

One size is approx 12 lbs.

Good job! :)
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Søren on August 14, 2012, 05:08:58 pm
My muse for writing has been dead for so long, but yesterday I got a massive burst of inspiration anf wrote up a short story. Kinda rushed, but it felt good to finally write again
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on August 14, 2012, 06:46:20 pm
Think I've gotten the Enhancement class for Fire Forge done the way I want it, haven't slotted it into the script writer, but still, its another thing I can knock off the list!  I swear, this is getting easier with each class I finish.

I'm also learning a lot about how games are structured from doing all this, I've now learned the purpose of item IDs, for instance.  The Dictionary is probably one of my most-used non-primitive types.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: largeham on August 15, 2012, 06:21:41 am
Got a copy of Andrew Gordon's Labor and Imperial Democracy in Prewar Japan.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Meshakhad on August 15, 2012, 04:50:34 pm
I got a girls number and I'm going on a date with her this Saturday.

Good luck.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Cerim Treascair on August 15, 2012, 05:08:43 pm
I asked one of my bosses today how I'm doing overall, and he gave an answer that... well, my dad would give.  "You're actually doing just fine.  Just keep plugging away."

Between that answer and the fact they included me in a group photo for the entire shop (which consists of a grand total of nine people, including me) when I've only been there a grand total of a month and a half as of tomorrow, it's looking like this job is going to be a keeper.  You know the phrase, "do something you enjoy, and you'll never work a day in your life?"

I'm making $9 an hour, and I'm loving the FUCK out of what I'm doing.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ironbite on August 15, 2012, 05:31:45 pm
Not bad money btw.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Cerim Treascair on August 15, 2012, 05:56:35 pm
Well, no, it still beats my unemployment I was getting by $90 and a little change each week, but considering my last machinist job started me at $10 an hour... mind you, said last job was at a company with 68 employees... much smaller place, this.  They can't even afford to offer us insurance as permanent employees.  ANY insurance.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: erictheblue on August 18, 2012, 09:38:36 am
I have been dropping my resume my temp agencies in hopes of finding something to tide me over until my Bar results come in. Wednesday I got a call from one of them, asking me to come in for an interview yesterday. I got there and they told me they have a job starting Monday and running for at least a month, maybe a little more.

So starting Monday, I will be back in the workforce for the first time in 3 years. Pay isn't a lot, but it will be enough to cover my expenses for the next month, as well as a little extra. (I need to call Social Services and see if this will end my eligibility for food stamps, which I just got approved for.)
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: SpaceProg on August 18, 2012, 10:16:14 am
Mark Martin got his 4th pole of the season, and the 55th of his career.  He starts up front tomorrow at the Michigan Race.  Go Epic Swag!  Go 55 Team!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RinellaWasHere on August 20, 2012, 01:21:52 pm
This actually happened several weeks ago, but I'll post it anyway.

"For a great number of reasons that I don’t want to go into, today was shaping up to be one of the worst days of my life. You know, the kind of day when you just want to lock yourself in your room, turn off your phone, and cry until there’s nothing left in you. One of those days, up until I got on the MAX.

Five stops from home, the train doors slid open and a little girl got on with her family. She couldn’t have been older than six, and was wearing a clearly homemade pink cape and huge pink sunglasses. She sat herself down and proudly informed me that she was a superhero. Figuring I may as well humor her, I asked how the heroics had been going. With a pout, she explained that she’d been looking all day and still hadn’t found any bad guys to fight. I pointed out that if she couldn’t find the bad guys, she could look for the good guys and help them. She agreed enthusiastically, and wrote it down in a little pink notebook with “HERO BOOK” written on the cover in glitter pen. I asked if I could get a picture of her, but she refused- she couldn’t risk anyone knowing her secret identity.

We kept talking for the rest of the ride, and she told me all about her superpowers and how her kitten sidekick was guarding her room at home. As the train rattled into my stop, I thanked her for her conversation and got up to leave. Without warning, she wrapped herself around my leg in a huge hug. I looked down at her in surprise, and she gave the biggest smile I’ve ever seen.

“Hey mister,” she said, “thanks for being one of the good guys.”

Little lady, you may never save the world, but you sure as heck saved my day."
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Her3tiK on August 20, 2012, 01:33:01 pm
My band just got home from our first out-of-state gig, in Vegas of all places! It was exhausting, but incredibly fun, and the venue wants us to come back in December! I don't remember my privacy settings, but I put up some pics on my Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.3455998322852.2127938.1357658340&type=3). If that doesn't work, let me know, and I'll just link a few to the Member Pic Thread.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: FirsthandTuna on August 20, 2012, 01:34:59 pm
My band just got home from our first out-of-state gig, in Vegas of all places! It was exhausting, but incredibly fun, and the venue wants us to come back in December! I don't remember my privacy settings, but I put up some pics on my Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.3455998322852.2127938.1357658340&type=3). If that doesn't work, let me know, and I'll just link a few to the Member Pic Thread.

That's awesome! Your facebook thing doesn't work, though.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: tygerarmy on August 20, 2012, 02:12:11 pm
Works for me.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: SpaceProg on August 20, 2012, 10:17:36 pm
This actually happened several weeks ago, but I'll post it anyway.

"For a great number of reasons that I don’t want to go into, today was shaping up to be one of the worst days of my life. You know, the kind of day when you just want to lock yourself in your room, turn off your phone, and cry until there’s nothing left in you. One of those days, up until I got on the MAX.

Five stops from home, the train doors slid open and a little girl got on with her family. She couldn’t have been older than six, and was wearing a clearly homemade pink cape and huge pink sunglasses. She sat herself down and proudly informed me that she was a superhero. Figuring I may as well humor her, I asked how the heroics had been going. With a pout, she explained that she’d been looking all day and still hadn’t found any bad guys to fight. I pointed out that if she couldn’t find the bad guys, she could look for the good guys and help them. She agreed enthusiastically, and wrote it down in a little pink notebook with “HERO BOOK” written on the cover in glitter pen. I asked if I could get a picture of her, but she refused- she couldn’t risk anyone knowing her secret identity.

We kept talking for the rest of the ride, and she told me all about her superpowers and how her kitten sidekick was guarding her room at home. As the train rattled into my stop, I thanked her for her conversation and got up to leave. Without warning, she wrapped herself around my leg in a huge hug. I looked down at her in surprise, and she gave the biggest smile I’ve ever seen.

“Hey mister,” she said, “thanks for being one of the good guys.”

Little lady, you may never save the world, but you sure as heck saved my day."

That is just pure, unadulterated, grade-A awesome right there.  Good on both you and her. :)
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Normandy on August 20, 2012, 11:52:36 pm
My band just got home from our first out-of-state gig, in Vegas of all places! It was exhausting, but incredibly fun, and the venue wants us to come back in December! I don't remember my privacy settings, but I put up some pics on my Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.3455998322852.2127938.1357658340&type=3). If that doesn't work, let me know, and I'll just link a few to the Member Pic Thread.

That's awesome! Your facebook thing doesn't work, though.
It works for me.  You probably have to be friends with him on Facebook to see it.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Søren on August 21, 2012, 06:20:21 am
The girlfriend of one of my jugger teammates talked to me out of the blue today, she just wanted to say hi. Little things like that make me happy :D
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Hades on August 21, 2012, 06:54:11 am
Ermahgerd, I upderted mer blerg!

http://fruitsofapathy.blogspot.com/
http://fruitsofapathy.tumblr.com/
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: SimSim on August 21, 2012, 03:25:38 pm
I was given a large quantity of various good beers. I think my liver will hate me now.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Zygarde on August 23, 2012, 04:28:23 am
I have turned the ripe age of 17 on this fine Thursday so yes that happened.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: SpaceProg on August 23, 2012, 12:10:15 pm
Happy birthday, dude!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Hades on August 24, 2012, 12:30:47 pm
^ Happy birthday (belated)

I just got done painting the garage door, and it's looking pretty spiffy. Needs a second coat tomorrow, but it looks way better than it did. I should have taken a before picture.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Deus ex Populo on August 24, 2012, 05:36:18 pm
I just moved into my dorm at SBU. My roommates are pretty cool so far, and hopefully they'll stay that way.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sleepy on August 24, 2012, 09:26:04 pm
I just found an extra $3500 of financial aid in my school account labeled as "State assistance." If this is more free money, then I'm one happy camper.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on August 24, 2012, 10:00:15 pm
I got to have a nice, friendly back-and-forth with a Druid in DDO today during a Delera's run.  I kept teasing him for being a hippie, tree-hugging dwarf, and he kept teasing me about being a boring, stuffy Monk who only eats broccoli.

I love people who can take a joke.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RinellaWasHere on August 25, 2012, 02:08:14 am
I rejoined the forums.
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Post by: SpaceProg on August 25, 2012, 06:44:14 am
Yay!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Art Vandelay on August 25, 2012, 07:01:17 am
Coupon for three large pizzas for $27. I'm currently stuffed to bursting and I have around 1 1/2 pizzas left for tomorrow. Most delicious, I must say.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Jebediah on August 25, 2012, 02:44:19 pm
Homemade chai tea, incense, and crime shows. What a perfect afternoon.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Art Vandelay on August 25, 2012, 09:47:09 pm
Well, I did it. I successfully ate three large pizzas in the space of eighteen hours. Fucken-A.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Normandy on August 25, 2012, 11:07:16 pm
Well, I did it. I successfully ate three large pizzas in the space of eighteen hours. Fucken-A.
Bravo.  You can never have too much pizza.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Art Vandelay on August 25, 2012, 11:39:20 pm
Well, I did it. I successfully ate three large pizzas in the space of eighteen hours. Fucken-A.
Bravo.  You can never have too much pizza.
Truer words have never been spoken.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Morgenleoht on August 26, 2012, 01:10:07 am
I just had a friend send me an Amazon Gift Card for $100. I bought a Dragon Age action figure and jeans.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Hades on August 26, 2012, 01:10:01 pm
I drew Nikola Tesla and I saw Gagnam Style on the news. Also I had tacos.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: SimSim on August 26, 2012, 02:22:33 pm
Tesla and tacos > Gagnam Style.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Her3tiK on August 26, 2012, 07:07:15 pm
Got the internet fixed after a week of problems that essentially kept me offline!

As far as things I wanted to post go, my job's been going great. The apartments I'm contracted out to said they want to keep me working for them indefinitely, and would hire me outright if they could afford the fee needed to break my contract with my employer. They even agreed to give me a 4-day work week so I'd have time for my band's shows without needing time off.

Yesterday at Summer Slaughter was fucking brutal. The first two rows in front of the stage was almost exclusively our fans, and the pits we got were absolutely vicious. I even saw a few absolute strangers wearing our shirts, and had some people come up to us and say they showed up early just to catch our set. Also, BTBAM fucking killed their set. Such a good freakin' day.

ETA: Dunno how I forgot this, but this morning I deposited my first paycheck in over 3yrs.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sleepy on August 26, 2012, 07:30:17 pm
My dad's best friend Kevin lives in New York and has been quite alone and depressed for some time now, especially after my dad's death. My dad was working on a massive model train landscape that he built from scratch, and we wanted to give it to Kevin to have something to remember him by, as well as something fun to work on since he's stuck at home due to disabilities. It was going to cost a couple hundred dollars to ship, but my grandmother who also lives in New York will instead take it back with her so he can have it. This makes me so happy. I've wanted him to have it for ages now.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on August 26, 2012, 08:55:02 pm
Made $60 today!  I feel like a sleep-deprived zombie...mostly because I am, but I've got money, and honestly, that makes it all worthwhile.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: largeham on August 26, 2012, 09:02:19 pm
Tesla and tacos > Gagnam Style.

What is this Gagnam/gangnam/something thing? I keep seeing stuff on Youtube and around the intrawebs in general.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Hades on August 26, 2012, 10:35:29 pm
Tesla and tacos > Gagnam Style.

What is this Gagnam/gangnam/something thing? I keep seeing stuff on Youtube and around the intrawebs in general.


Nobody can tell you. You must watch to know.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9bZkp7q19f0
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sleepy on August 27, 2012, 11:28:56 am
I have a new (used) car! I'm so fucking excited. Trying to find a decent one around here is impossible.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Hades on August 27, 2012, 12:51:37 pm
Congrats, Sleepmo!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Distind on August 27, 2012, 02:25:00 pm
I have found a meatball sub that doesn't suck.

A bit of pepperoni and it'll be quite serviceable. Plus it'll make for a better innuendo in a pinch.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sleepy on August 27, 2012, 03:10:15 pm
Woooooo, turns out that I really did get $3500 from the state. Free money. I also made an appointment with the school's counselor today (the first day of classes), so I'm not stuck on a waiting list.

Also, I finally have Unix lab access, so there are fewer assholes in here.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: SimSim on August 27, 2012, 03:34:52 pm
Time for Sleepy to learn about cat, grep, tail and other fun things. Just stay away from vi.

What kind of car did you get?
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sleepy on August 27, 2012, 03:35:47 pm
A 2005 Toyota Camry.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: SimSim on August 27, 2012, 03:38:34 pm
Nice.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Damen on August 27, 2012, 04:25:16 pm
Not today, but a nice little cluster of good things.

Got a 2003 Yamaha Virago 250.
Passed my motorcycle safety course.
Got my motorcycle license just today.
Got to find out that I'm not too bad on a motorcycle.
Got an invite to a friend's in Tulsa.

I am a wee bundle of happy. ;D
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: TheL on August 27, 2012, 04:30:50 pm
*hugs Damen*  Congrats!!  You are now mobile.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Her3tiK on August 27, 2012, 11:28:24 pm
My band got an offer for our first paid gig!

Also, got some nice video from our set at Summer Slaughter, if anyone wants to see it \m/
(click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Art Vandelay on August 28, 2012, 02:39:12 am
Nachos. That is all.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Meshakhad on August 28, 2012, 08:56:54 am
My vacation ends in two days. Not that I didn't enjoy it, but that means that in two days, I get to see my girlfriend again. Oh, and it's her brother's bar mitzvah, so I get to see her all dressed up. And I get to dance with her!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on August 28, 2012, 10:47:36 pm
I got to drive more, and I got my anti-depressants refilled!  Ran out today, and let me tell you...DO NOT WANT.  Again.  Ever.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: nickiknack on August 28, 2012, 11:19:02 pm
My mom's job is finally unionized, after two years of fighting the big shits have relented, and signed the contract. My mom not only gets a raise, but will get about $7,000 in back pay.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Her3tiK on August 28, 2012, 11:49:13 pm
My mom's job is finally unionized, after two years of fighting the big shits have relented, and signed the contract. My mom not only gets a raise, but will get about $7,000 in back pay.
That's kinda fucking awesome.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: largeham on August 29, 2012, 05:12:27 am
My mom's job is finally unionized, after two years of fighting the big shits have relented, and signed the contract. My mom not only gets a raise, but will get about $7,000 in back pay.

Fuck yes.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: The Right Honourable Mlle Antéchrist on August 29, 2012, 07:28:10 pm
I might be fostering a cat for the next little while, until her owner pays off some bills and can afford to rent a new place. She's so cute. :)
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Morgenleoht on August 29, 2012, 07:31:16 pm
I got a set of Team Duncan PJs (Dragon Age character) today!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RinellaWasHere on August 29, 2012, 08:24:38 pm
My ex informed me that we will not, under any circumstances, be getting back together.

Holyfuckingshit I'm free
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Hades on August 29, 2012, 10:48:15 pm
I HAVE A NEW KITTEH!

I was about to go to bed when I heard some faint meowing outside. I went out, and sitting on the deck was this beautiful, and very hungry looking kitten. I put some food and water in a couple of bowls, and he sucked it all down like there was no tomorrow.

I brought him inside, and my mom and grandmother both fell in love with him, as did I. We had to keep him. We couldn't just give him some food, then send him off into the cold unknown.

I gave him a bath because he was smelleh, and now he smells good. He's super soft, like a rabbit. And he's SUCH A SWEET CAT. He's been attached to me all night. Even as I type this, I type with one hand because I have to hold him in the other.

I named him Max Power. Here he is:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v630/stryder85/STA60706.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v630/stryder85/STA60709.jpg)
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Post by: nickiknack on August 29, 2012, 10:54:13 pm
YAY!! CUTE KITTY!!
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Post by: Art Vandelay on August 29, 2012, 10:55:49 pm
Awesome name.
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Post by: RavynousHunter on August 29, 2012, 11:21:08 pm
EEE!  Kitteh.  I want kittennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnsssss...even though I have far too many cats already, lol.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sleepy on August 29, 2012, 11:22:15 pm
He's so preeeeetty. I'm glad you kept him.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Art Vandelay on August 30, 2012, 01:46:44 am
I finally got around to watching Breaking Bad. I'm seven episodes into season two and so far, while the show is a little slow and the family drama side of things is a bit over-emphasised, overall it's fairly decent, especially for a drama. I should have a good bit of fun with this show over the next few weeks.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: SpaceProg on August 30, 2012, 08:19:26 am
I love it when a critter has found a loving home. :)  It makes me feel all groovy. 
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Hades on August 30, 2012, 08:41:55 am
I feel like it was perfect timing. Last night was really cold.
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Post by: The Right Honourable Mlle Antéchrist on August 30, 2012, 09:26:29 am
It must be "obtain a cat" week. I'm getting a 1-year-old kitty to foster (possibly keep, the owner and I need to work out whether or not he'll be able to afford to take her back) later on today. She has one of the prettiest coat patterns I've seen -- mostly black, grey and cream bullseye tabby, with swirls of copper throughout. I'll post pics of her when I bring her home, and get her settled in a bit.

How's your other cat adjusting to the kitten?
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Hades on August 30, 2012, 10:08:35 am
Creep (my other cat) is taking it surprisingly well. In his younger days he was quite the little hellion. Any time the subject of another cat, or even a dog got brought up, we had to consider that Creep would torment any new additions. Just a few weeks ago we turned away a kitten that our neighbor offered us. However, that kitten had a home, so there was no guilt or consequences involved in turning it away.

Max, on the other hand, has obviously been stray for a while. He's got no meat on him. He's all fuzz and bones. He was dirty and smelly. We had to take him, regardless of how Creep might react.

He's been good, though. He's hissed at Max a couple times, but all in all he seems to be taking it in stride. I chalk it up to him being older and less full of piss and vinegar than he used to be.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sleepy on August 30, 2012, 10:16:11 am
I was annoyed because my textbook for linear algebra is $230 (and the book itself is quite small), but I found it online for far less and can therefore buy groceries with the savings.
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Post by: R. U. Sirius on August 30, 2012, 10:30:02 am
Kitty!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: SimSim on August 30, 2012, 03:53:38 pm
I finally got around to watching Breaking Bad. I'm seven episodes into season two and so far, while the show is a little slow and the family drama side of things is a bit over-emphasised, overall it's fairly decent, especially for a drama. I should have a good bit of fun with this show over the next few weeks.
Wait until season 3. There's less family drama and more drug drama.

Hades, you need to get a female cat now and name her Chesty Laroux, or one of the other names Homer tried to get Marge to use.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Her3tiK on August 31, 2012, 05:30:56 am
Found out I'll be playing Vegas, a CA metal fest, and Phoenix (for pay!!) in November, may have a month-long tour in January, and will be playing a 2-day music festival in Colorado over the summer. A friend from Florida said she'd fly out for said festival since she already has relatives in CO.

Next year is going to be interesting.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: SpaceProg on August 31, 2012, 09:06:06 am
Things are lookin' up, dude.  Rock n' roll! :D
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Meshakhad on August 31, 2012, 10:35:42 am
Yesterday was my girlfriend's brother's bar mitzvah. After the (rather brief) ceremony, we went back to her house. We spent almost the entire time prior to the guests arriving that evening cuddling. And today begins our two-day date, starting with breakfast this morning.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sleepy on August 31, 2012, 03:33:16 pm
I'm quite pleased with how much I've accomplished today. I had giant stacks of bank statements, hospital paperwork, and various cards on my desk that I sorted into trash, shred, and recycle piles. My desk is far neater and I don't have a dreaded feeling every time I look at it now. I also found a ton of old gift cards to places like Subway and Best Buy that still have some money on them.

Man, I love having no class on Fridays.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Søren on August 31, 2012, 10:46:26 pm
At my boyfriends place, I missed him <3
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Zygarde on September 01, 2012, 12:05:05 am
I am at my sisters house where thier is power we won't expect to get power at my house untill atlest sunday but I'm safe and sound you guys.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: SpaceProg on September 01, 2012, 12:57:26 am
Good to know, Khris. :)
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Morgenleoht on September 01, 2012, 05:36:47 am
Had a Venti Starbucks Signature Hot Chocolate with hazelnut syrup and two slices of Pizza Capers Reef and Beef pizza. And I've taken up beading to hopefully make a bit of extra cash.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: nickiknack on September 03, 2012, 06:22:02 pm
I bought a pair of dress pants for 75 cents...FUCK YEAH!! Also I've gone down another pant size.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Art Vandelay on September 04, 2012, 03:25:04 am
My Nintendo 64 still works. It's been in sitting in the bottom of a rather heavy box for the past month and it's a little dusty, so I was worried it was gone for good when it refused to start a couple of times. Turns out it just needed to warm up. Turn it on and off a couple of times and it works just fine. Thank fuck my days of playing Banjo-Tooie as it's meant to be played are not yet over.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: SpaceProg on September 04, 2012, 10:18:08 am
I should dig my old systems out and see if they still work too.  They go back to an old NES.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Art Vandelay on September 04, 2012, 08:00:17 pm
Aye, you really should. To my knowledge those old cartridge based games have battery-fed memory for save files. It's 2012 now, those batteries aren't going to hold out for much longer, particularly for the older systems.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Thejebusfire on September 04, 2012, 10:02:04 pm
I did manage to get a job!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: SpaceProg on September 05, 2012, 12:20:11 am
Aye, you really should. To my knowledge those old cartridge based games have battery-fed memory for save files. It's 2012 now, those batteries aren't going to hold out for much longer, particularly for the older systems.

It's been a few years since I've had them out.  Not that long, but I do check them every so often.  Last time I had them out, all the cart-based games worked.  Even Legend of Zelda (NES) still had my first file on it where I beat the game the first time.  Never saved over it.  Same with Link to the Past (SNES).
If they ever were lost or corrupted, I'd be a little bummed, but I know stuff like that can't last forever, what with the batteries being so old. 

Good thing that happened today:  I got a haircut.  I am much cooler.  If just literally instead of also figuratively.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: chad sexington on September 05, 2012, 05:16:37 am
We had a load of Mills&Boon romance paperbacks come in to work today, so I spent the morning amusing myself by putting price stickers over key words in the titles to make them much more interesting.  EG, 'A Night of ****ing', 'A **** at the Altar', Staking His ****', etc.

Well, it kept me entertained, anyway :P
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Morgenleoht on September 05, 2012, 05:32:06 am
I finished a custom bead necklace for a friend.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: TheL on September 05, 2012, 06:05:58 am
We had a load of Mills&Boon romance paperbacks come in to work today, so I spent the morning amusing myself by putting price stickers over key words in the titles to make them much more interesting.  EG, 'A Night of ****ing', 'A **** at the Altar', Staking His ****', etc.

Well, it kept me entertained, anyway :P

That is awesome.  Unless M&B is the "clean" sort of romance, in which case it is false advertising and you should be ashamed.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: chad sexington on September 05, 2012, 08:29:02 am
I should have been ashamed anyway.  But I was too busy giggling like a schoolchild.

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Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Meshakhad on September 05, 2012, 04:59:37 pm
Is it bad that when I tried to imagine what would go in the blank for "Staking His ****", the first word that came to mind was "Vampire"?
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Søren on September 05, 2012, 09:17:50 pm
I got 9 out of 10 on my tech and data assignment. Pretty pleased with that considering how much i HATE that class
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: DarkfireTaimatsu on September 05, 2012, 11:42:53 pm
Yay, new mouse. My old one was slowly dying. It made drawing pretty difficult.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Morgenleoht on September 06, 2012, 02:52:01 am
I got my first paid custom beading commission!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Vypernight on September 06, 2012, 04:13:40 am
(click to show/hide)

Turns out my wife did get the autograph.  However, since she has a bad knee and hip (car wreck when she was younger), she couldn't stand in line for long, so she paid extra (and did some begging) to get it mailed to her.

Edited: Spoilered because I didn't realize it was going to be that big.  (The image, people, get your heads out of the gutter!)
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Post by: tygerarmy on September 06, 2012, 05:21:49 am
That is awesome!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: chad sexington on September 06, 2012, 05:44:44 am
Awesome, Vyper! :D

Is it bad that when I tried to imagine what would go in the blank for "Staking His ****", the first word that came to mind was "Vampire"?
M&B actually have a line of paranormal romances - ghosts, vampires, werewolves etc.  In fact they cater to just about every taste these days (except the obviously illegal).
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: tygerarmy on September 06, 2012, 05:49:50 am
I bought my tickets to go see my Aunt and Uncle for Thanksgiving!
West Palm Beach here I come again!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sleepy on September 06, 2012, 11:15:33 am
Since I have no class on Fridays, today is my Friday, and I only have to make it through an hour and fifteen minutes of one measly class. Then I can frolic again.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Zygarde on September 06, 2012, 05:13:35 pm
I just learned how to play the song Leaving Earth from Mass Effect 3 on the piano.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Hades on September 06, 2012, 05:23:45 pm
I've been listening to This American Life all day. I never listened to it before, now I'm hooked.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on September 06, 2012, 09:22:39 pm
I got my first paid custom beading commission!

^-- Read as "beheading commission."  Which, incidentally, would be fucking awesome.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Morgenleoht on September 07, 2012, 12:14:13 am
I got my first paid custom beading commission!

^-- Read as "beheading commission."  Which, incidentally, would be fucking awesome.

LOL. I wish!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: SpaceProg on September 07, 2012, 12:40:54 am
I dunno, that could be kinda messy.  I wouldn't wear any of my good clothes.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Her3tiK on September 07, 2012, 01:00:08 am
I learned how to fix refridgeraters at work today.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Veras on September 07, 2012, 01:01:04 am
I found a bag of Twizzlers that I bought last week and forgot about!

It's like a surprise from myself!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Saturn500 on September 07, 2012, 08:25:30 am
I got my first paid custom beading commission!

^-- Read as "beheading commission."  Which, incidentally, would be fucking awesome.

LOL. I wish!

There can be only one!

Sorry, couldn't resist.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sleepy on September 07, 2012, 04:32:30 pm
I'm amazed and frightened by how much I've gotten done today -- cleaning the bathroom, doing dishes, tons of laundry, and completing lame homework. It's so strange to be caught up on everything.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: DrFishcake on September 08, 2012, 08:24:12 am
In a charity shop earlier I found something that I until now didn't know existed but now wonder how I ever lived without it: a print version of the Skeptic's Dictionary! :)
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Morgenleoht on September 08, 2012, 04:30:06 pm
Technically this was yesterday but... I volunteered at an Aboriginal festival, got a volunteer gig doing research for the service running it, and was welcomed into the community by some of the elders. Given that until two years ago I'd believed that my family's Aboriginal heritage was a hoax created by my aunt to get benefits (gotta love my mum's racism and bitchery), this is pretty significant.

I also got to taste crocodile and emu. Crocodile tastes like the best parts of fish and chicken, emu tastes like steak.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on September 08, 2012, 06:15:38 pm
I feel really good today, like, better than I have in quite a bit.  I went for a nice run just a few minutes ago, and its an absolutely beautiful day today...I was actually a little disappointed that I had to go inside, which is a very rare thing.  I feel really relaxed and calm, if I didn't know better, I'd swear I was high, lol.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Jebediah on September 09, 2012, 01:46:38 pm
Exercise is a wonderful thing for the mind. You should run as often as possible! I'm super glad you feel so great today.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Normandy on September 09, 2012, 02:45:39 pm
Exercise is a wonderful thing for the mind. You should run as often as possible! I'm super glad you feel so great today.
This.  I find that a good workout is one of the best ways to calm down after I've had a bad day.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Zygarde on September 09, 2012, 03:15:00 pm
Today I made quite possibly my best piano composition to date the only problem I can't remember the notes.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: JohnE on September 09, 2012, 10:01:07 pm
Today I spent most of the day making art.

On the other hand, I forgot to eat lunch. If it weren't for the women in my life, I might starve. Not because I can't fix myself something to eat, mind you. Just because I need someone to remind me.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Morgenleoht on September 10, 2012, 01:30:30 am
I made another beaded necklace.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Art Vandelay on September 10, 2012, 03:39:16 am
I made another beaded necklace.
I read that as "bearded necklace".
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on September 10, 2012, 04:26:36 am
I read it as "breaded necklace."  Tasty.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sleepy on September 10, 2012, 11:34:40 am
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-cJN8FWSUWbc/UE4LuqvNPVI/AAAAAAAAAOo/Y75T4xgkvr0/s1600/beardedNecklace.png)


And man, it is so freaking beautiful outside today. We haven't had a break from the heat wave in awhile, so this is positively refreshing.

Also, I tried a new method with my conditioner, and after just one wash my hair feels softer than usual.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Hades on September 10, 2012, 11:51:27 am
I would wear that necklace and strut.

And it is a really nice day out. Windows are open and AC is off. Cats are laying in the sun.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Jebediah on September 10, 2012, 02:49:50 pm
Windows are open and AC is off.

Here too! It's awesome. My room is super breezy.

Plus, I'm wearing a sweater and just used pumpkin spice creamer in my coffee, and I have a bag of candy corn. I'm so glad it's starting to feel like fall. I hope it lasts.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Morgenleoht on September 10, 2012, 06:54:18 pm
Windows are open and AC is off.

Here too! It's awesome. My room is super breezy.

Plus, I'm wearing a sweater and just used pumpkin spice creamer in my coffee, and I have a bag of candy corn. I'm so glad it's starting to feel like fall. I hope it lasts.

Whereas it's finally starting to warm up where I am...
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: SimSim on September 10, 2012, 07:49:17 pm
Yeah, opposite hemospheres will do that.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Søren on September 10, 2012, 08:10:19 pm
Had my microbio exam. Very confidant in the result
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Her3tiK on September 10, 2012, 10:05:37 pm
Found $5 on the way to work and my on-site boss (I'm a temp worker) told me I've got a guaranteed job at his property when I leave the temp agency I work for.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Meshakhad on September 10, 2012, 11:15:48 pm
Had my microbio exam. Very confidant in the result

This could be taken in both good and bad ways...
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Morgenleoht on September 11, 2012, 04:21:56 am
I have two confirmed custom orders, I was stopped by a woman on the street asking about my necklace and wound up giving her my details and prices for custom work, and I might wind up with another order. :)
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Art Vandelay on September 11, 2012, 04:26:54 am
I bought gravy while at the shops today. Tomorrow, I think I'll try making poutine.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Damen on September 11, 2012, 02:58:37 pm
Last night my dad and I rode our motorcycles through the country on an old favorite road of ours. We ended up pulling over in a dark area and you could see every star in the sky.

By sheer happenstance, I turned around and lo and behold there was a bright orange flaming streak in the sky that I at first took to be an airplane or firework. It took me a couple seconds to realize it was a shooting star, the biggest and brightest I've ever seen and which I now think was a large chunk of space debris burning up on reentry because before it winked out it started breaking apart. I grabbed my dad, pointed at it and we were both slack-jawed at what we were seeing. It must have been visible for a good three or four seconds before vanishing. He said it was the brightest shooting star he'd ever seen in his life and that he'd remember it for the rest of his days.

And on a less spectacular but no less pleasing note, on the way home I finally rolled over the 1,000 mile mark on my bike, which means it's now past it's break-in period. ;D
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: SpaceProg on September 11, 2012, 03:04:14 pm
/me is envious of, but very happy for, Damen.  :)
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Witchyjoshy on September 11, 2012, 05:30:58 pm
I got off my ass and walked down to the post office instead of waiting until the next day when I could've gotten a ride there and back.

My feet hurt but in a good way.  Not only did I do an action that was 100% me, with help from no one else, but I got some good exercise in.

...Which I sorta negated by stopping at the local ice cream shop on the way back and buying a cone with Sunset Island Rainbow Sherbet.

Good gods that was delicious.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: SimSim on September 12, 2012, 03:32:50 pm
I found out I don't work on employee appreciation day, this is fucking great. Because nothing says your appreciated more than having to extra work that day.

Now if only I can find a way to have off on the employee christmas party. See previous complaint, add in carrying ~400lbs of turkeys and hams on top of already busier than normal day.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: TheL on September 12, 2012, 05:41:50 pm
Damen:  Meteors are awesome. :)
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Morgenleoht on September 13, 2012, 01:08:21 am
Third custom order... :)
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Distind on September 13, 2012, 08:17:02 am
Technically yesterday now, but the new graphics card works! Skyrim, high, mondotexture pack, doesn't even flinch. Gonna try it on ultra tonight, but holy shit was that pretty looking out from dragon's reach. Used to be just kinda... white. It's also quiet as hell and pretty cool so far. Now I just have to wait for borderlands 2 to come out.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Søren on September 13, 2012, 07:49:58 pm
Talked to one of my favorite black metal artists on skype today :D
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Hades on September 14, 2012, 03:18:17 pm
I got to hang out with my friend for a little bit, which doesn't happen often. He promised that he would take a day off when The Hobbit comes out so we can go see it.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Her3tiK on September 14, 2012, 11:57:31 pm
My boss is apparently holding me up as the standard by which is measures my coworkers, wants to hire me on full-time (instead of the temp work I'm technically doing), and says he can get me a 15%-20% raise in the process. The best part? I haven't even worked there for a month yet :D
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Cerim Treascair on September 15, 2012, 02:18:41 am
Technically yesterday, now, but... between my roommate and I, we cleared back probably... a good hundred feet of brush, vines and undergrowth.  Now to kill the whole area with 'fuck-you'-level herbicide, KEEP it dead, then come next year, we'll rake it all out, cut down a few trees, and rent a wood chipper for a weekend... then we'll dig out after that, and plant grass, and officially expand the lawns.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: SpaceProg on September 15, 2012, 02:43:28 am
Priestling is the Scourge of Plantkind.  Big plants tell their little plants about him to scare them into being good.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Cerim Treascair on September 15, 2012, 01:04:47 pm
Priestling is the Scourge of Plantkind.  Big plants tell their little plants about him to scare them into being good.

*snorts his tea laughing!*
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: nickiknack on September 16, 2012, 10:02:56 pm
YAY!! The new season of Boardwalk Empire started tonight, it's about time. I was sick of waiting.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Søren on September 17, 2012, 12:35:05 am
Finished reviewing the last of the Russian cases. Very hard, but I feel good about myself. Now onto past tense!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Mechtaur on September 17, 2012, 01:54:11 am
Finished reviewing the last of the Russian cases. Very hard, but I feel good about myself. Now onto past tense!

Out of curiosity, what are you using to learn it?

I'm using "Russians for dummies" and a Russian-to-English Oxford dictionary.

... I really need to take a day to work on my grammar though.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Søren on September 17, 2012, 05:14:22 am
I'm using russionlessons.net

It's a bloody good site. Though I still have to find a book on it
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Vypernight on September 17, 2012, 05:21:10 am
It's Monday; my weekend begins!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sleepy on September 17, 2012, 02:24:12 pm
I got a 100 on my first major project. I am fucking happy, because that thing took hours and hours to complete.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: chad sexington on September 17, 2012, 08:17:14 pm
Well done!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Morgenleoht on September 18, 2012, 01:18:12 am
Completed four hours of work experience at an Aboriginal organisation. :)
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Yla on September 18, 2012, 06:19:56 am
Late post, but I had an exam in turbulence modelling yesterday. It's a freakishly complicated subject, and I got a 1.3 (A-)
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Søren on September 18, 2012, 07:07:21 am
Finished reviewing the last of the Russian cases. Very hard, but I feel good about myself. Now onto past tense!

Out of curiosity, what are you using to learn it?

I'm using "Russians for dummies" and a Russian-to-English Oxford dictionary.

... I really need to take a day to work on my grammar though.

Finally finished all the lessons on the site, but holy god I need to go through them all again, I cant look at a sentence without going "now how the fuck was that formed"

As for the good thing, I get to go to my boyfriends place tomorrow, will be staying there for a few days ^_^
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Art Vandelay on September 18, 2012, 12:46:10 pm
Lying in bed, butt naked and with my laptop on my crotch. So delightfully warm.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sleepy on September 18, 2012, 02:19:45 pm
Don't get too much jizz on it, now.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Hades on September 18, 2012, 03:06:22 pm
Kiss your precious sperm goodbye.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Art Vandelay on September 18, 2012, 03:16:39 pm
Kiss your precious sperm goodbye.
I'm sorry, what? I can't hear you over the sound my intense hatred of kids.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Jebediah on September 18, 2012, 04:31:14 pm
It's a beautiful rainy day.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Hades on September 18, 2012, 04:37:10 pm
Kiss your precious sperm goodbye.
I'm sorry, what? I can't hear you over the sound my intense hatred of kids.

But god commands us to procreate, you heathen.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Art Vandelay on September 18, 2012, 04:45:54 pm
Kiss your precious sperm goodbye.
I'm sorry, what? I can't hear you over the sound my intense hatred of kids.
But god commands us to procreate, you heathen.
Eh, Hell is far more preferable to spawning.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Jack Bauer on September 19, 2012, 12:06:07 am
To-day I got the spousal permission to decorate the patio for Halloween - I just love buying things that light up in the dark...
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on September 19, 2012, 04:18:39 am
Kiss your precious sperm goodbye.
I'm sorry, what? I can't hear you over the sound my intense hatred of kids.
But god commands us to procreate, you heathen.
Eh, Hell is far more preferable to spawning.

Yuuuuuuuuup.  It'd be a happy fuckin day worthy of the biggest god damned party money can buy if I ever found out I was sterile.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: SpaceProg on September 19, 2012, 04:24:46 am
Eeehhh... Sterility still doesn't protect you from all those alphabet diseases.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Art Vandelay on September 19, 2012, 02:55:52 pm
Yeah, but it protects you from the worst possible sex-based woopsie by far. That most definitely counts for something.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sleepy on September 19, 2012, 03:03:44 pm
Indeed it does. My god, would I be happy to be sterile. No more worrying about that nonsense.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: SpaceProg on September 19, 2012, 03:20:34 pm
Yeah, but it protects you from the worst possible sex-based woopsie by far. That most definitely counts for something.


Getting preggers is worse than HIV/AIDS?  I dunno.... :p

One's 'curable' the other... not so much.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Art Vandelay on September 19, 2012, 03:23:19 pm
Getting preggers is worse than HIV/AIDS?  I dunno.... :p
Personally, I'd rather the AIDS.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: nickiknack on September 19, 2012, 06:46:03 pm
I made my appointment to get highlights in my hair, by this time a week from now, I'll have Auburn highlights.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sleepy on September 19, 2012, 07:13:18 pm
Yeah, but it protects you from the worst possible sex-based woopsie by far. That most definitely counts for something.


Getting preggers is worse than HIV/AIDS?  I dunno.... :p

One's 'curable' the other... not so much.

Yeah, but one is much more likely than the other. In my case, at least.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: SpaceProg on September 19, 2012, 09:35:11 pm
*Shrugs* Fair 'nough.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Random Gal on September 20, 2012, 02:13:41 am
Eeehhh... Sterility still doesn't protect you from all those alphabet diseases.

The worst STD of all is known as Baby and causes extreme distress that lasts for decades.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sleepy on September 20, 2012, 07:26:44 am
I'm ecstatic. I got up at 7 because I had to work on a math problem that I thought would take me two hours. Bitch took twenty minutes. Now I get sleep.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Morgenleoht on September 21, 2012, 02:59:37 am
I just did a $12 survey...
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Meshakhad on September 21, 2012, 06:56:24 pm
Last night, my girlfriend and I were talking, and we both agreed that we want to eventually get married. It wasn't a surprise, given that we've already discussed marriage (though more along the lines of "I want X to happen at my wedding"), and we've only been together less than 2 months, so we're trying to move slowly, but we're now of the opinion that we're probably going to get married.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Morgenleoht on September 23, 2012, 12:37:12 am
I bought Skyrim and got about $200 worth of clothes for $140. :)
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ironbite on September 23, 2012, 02:01:13 am
EEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!  SKYRIM!

Ironbite-what ya gonna be dragonborning around as?
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Morgenleoht on September 23, 2012, 02:54:56 am
Stuffed if I know. Never played the game. It's still installing downloads and a high textures pack and I've an hour to go...
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ironbite on September 23, 2012, 05:11:35 am
Well tell me so I can trade tips and we've got a nice video game thread to use.

Ironbite-I'm an Argonian Werewolf.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Normandy on September 23, 2012, 04:09:29 pm
It was a few days ago, but I found out I got a 24/25 on a quiz I thought I had bombed.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sleepy on September 25, 2012, 02:28:02 pm
I no longer have to pay the $450 medical bill I got in the mail.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Mechtaur on September 26, 2012, 02:08:25 am
I was watching some Youtube videos from the Red Army Choir and stumbled upon an argument between a self-proclaimed Fascist and a Communist. I don't know why that made me feel really happy.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Søren on September 26, 2012, 04:46:12 am
I was watching some Youtube videos from the Red Army Choir and stumbled upon an argument between a self-proclaimed Fascist and a Communist. I don't know why that made me feel really happy.

Kalinka kalinka kalinka moya!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: chad sexington on September 26, 2012, 05:16:43 am
Today I got a cd of "songs" by this lady (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Florence_Foster_Jenkins)   ;D
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Mechtaur on September 26, 2012, 06:53:50 pm
I was watching some Youtube videos from the Red Army Choir and stumbled upon an argument between a self-proclaimed Fascist and a Communist. I don't know why that made me feel really happy.

Kalinka kalinka kalinka moya!


Эй, ухнем!
Эй, ухнем!
Ещё разик, ещё да раз!
Эй, ухнем!
Эй, ухнем!
Ещё разик, ещё да раз!

On the subject of good days, this one involves sexy time, so I'll spoiler it.

(click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Veras on September 26, 2012, 07:08:48 pm
Here's an internet-high five to go with your tele-high five

(http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQK6n8iXYSoD7qeE_278NqNqrWftwL42nuJ_ZFiiTZx4DaXOjr-Ag&t=1)
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: nickiknack on September 26, 2012, 08:44:34 pm
I got my highlights done today.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RinellaWasHere on September 27, 2012, 03:15:04 am
Mechtaur, can I be you for a day?
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Mechtaur on September 27, 2012, 03:17:11 am
Mechtaur, can I be you for a day?

Alright, but only for a day and I recommend you choose carefully.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RinellaWasHere on September 27, 2012, 03:12:11 pm
I get to wear a tuxedo all day today. I love wearing suits, you have no idea.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Zygarde on September 27, 2012, 05:08:48 pm
I got to see a student I hate with a passion get chewed out by my favorite teacher and it was GLORIOUS!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sleepy on September 27, 2012, 08:19:31 pm
I get to wear a tuxedo all day today. I love wearing suits, you have no idea.

I'm actually jealous. I've always wanted to see what it was like being in one of those kickass suits.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: SpaceProg on September 27, 2012, 09:12:34 pm
Stiff, itchy, and hot.   


But you're sharp-looking.  ;)
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: nickiknack on September 29, 2012, 11:01:37 am
1. I was able to get up in time to watch the season premire of Star Wars: The Clone Wars, I was afraid that I might sleep through it, because Nicki loves her sleep more than anything else.
2. The season premire was great, Kenobi fighting with 2 lightsabers and the last shot was a hoot, but I'm a sucker for that Palpatine smirk.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Her3tiK on September 30, 2012, 01:35:40 pm
Saw my good friends play direct support for Animals as Leaders last night. It had to be their best show yet.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Meshakhad on September 30, 2012, 04:03:10 pm
Spent a good two hours of yesterday watching Avengers while cuddling with my girlfriend.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Jack Bauer on September 30, 2012, 06:12:04 pm
Continued unpacking my stuff from the UK...

Found my clarinet.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: nickiknack on September 30, 2012, 09:32:50 pm
Since they're going to need help putting all the clothes away, that we weren't able to today, they gave me a couple more hours of work for tomorrow, which means more money for me. Plus I was able to set a personal record at work with getting 9 ICAPS(the store credit card application) this month, I'm lucky if I get 4 in a month.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RinellaWasHere on October 01, 2012, 11:49:00 pm
I shaved using a pocketknife. The shave wasn't great, but hey, I feel badass.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: nickiknack on October 02, 2012, 12:07:29 am
I shaved using a pocketknife. The shave wasn't great, but hey, I feel badass.

On a related note, my brother asked for a Straight razor for Christmas, and my whole family thinks he's lost it, but this result of seeing way too many horror films and whatnot with people getting killed with one.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: SpaceProg on October 02, 2012, 12:25:38 am
They take some practice to use, but you can get a real clean shave with a straight razor.

As for shaving with a pocketknife... I was never able to get my knives that sharp.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RinellaWasHere on October 02, 2012, 12:32:36 am
I sharpened it for hours, and it was already quite sharp. Again, the actual shave still sucked.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Morgenleoht on October 02, 2012, 12:43:07 am
I'm redecorating my room over the next couple weeks. I also ate a 500ml tub of store brand gourmet chocolate ice cream on the way home.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sleepy on October 02, 2012, 12:46:36 am
I'm redecorating my room over the next couple weeks. I also ate a 500ml tub of store brand gourmet chocolate ice cream on the way home.

Maaaan, I have the strongest craving for ice cream now. It's a good thing the nearest 24-hour store is more than a minute or two away.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Mechtaur on October 02, 2012, 02:55:38 am
Just got a new liter bottle of vodka earlier today and I dominated half the bottle (50% alchohol). Which is really odd since it used to only take a cup of wine to take me down.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Morgenleoht on October 02, 2012, 03:49:13 am
I've prepped and packed my first jewellery order for postage tomorrow. :)
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Hades on October 02, 2012, 04:31:50 am
I shaved using a pocketknife. The shave wasn't great, but hey, I feel badass.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oECIKVaz5rc
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: SpaceProg on October 02, 2012, 05:59:24 am
Just got a new liter bottle of vodka earlier today and I dominated half the bottle (50% alchohol). Which is really odd since it used to only take a cup of wine to take me down.
Probably need to ease it off for a while, matey.  Sounds like your tolerance is building up.  Half a liter of 100 proof though... really isn't all that much. (Says the former sot).
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sleepy on October 02, 2012, 03:58:34 pm
I got to see my professors get pied today. Also got a kickass B+ on my linear algebra test, which I thought I may've bombed.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Hades on October 03, 2012, 03:38:53 pm
I walked like this for a minute while I was at the mall today, just because I was a bit hyper and feeling goofy.
(http://kingtrumpsace.files.wordpress.com/2011/01/haters-gonna-hate.gif?w=610)

Anyway, the good thing that happened was somebody actually recognized what I was doing and yelled "Haters gonna hate" from the other side (I was on the second floor). Made my week.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sleepy on October 03, 2012, 07:08:08 pm
That is awesome, Hades. I'm jealous.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RinellaWasHere on October 03, 2012, 07:24:20 pm
I shaved using a pocketknife. The shave wasn't great, but hey, I feel badass.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oECIKVaz5rc

BRB dancing to this forever
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Søren on October 06, 2012, 03:08:51 am
My favorite black metal artist posted this on FB

Очи чёрные, очи страстные
 Очи жгучие и прекрасные
 Как люблю я вас, как боюсь я вас
 Знать, увидел вас я в недобрый час

And I read it as I would normally read something in english, and I didnt realize it was russian after I read it.

This pleases me
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Morgenleoht on October 06, 2012, 04:45:38 am
I got told by a shopkeeper to bring in some of my beaded jewellery. :)
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sleepy on October 06, 2012, 09:45:16 am
I just woke up in a surprisingly good mood, somehow. And I get to go to a kickass fall festival today. There will be funnel cake, and it will be nommed.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: The Right Honourable Mlle Antéchrist on October 06, 2012, 01:09:18 pm
My cat came home from the vet this morning. The surgery went really well, and she seems to be healing up nicely. The bill was expensive ($423), but seeing how happy she was when I came in to pick her up made it all worth it. She's an adorable little bugger.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: SpaceProg on October 06, 2012, 01:25:16 pm
She'll probably be feeling a lot better too.  No more of that... sexual tension.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: The Right Honourable Mlle Antéchrist on October 06, 2012, 02:24:09 pm
I look forward to not having a cat thrust its vagina in my face.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RinellaWasHere on October 06, 2012, 02:59:24 pm
I have my next masculine-shaving project- I'm going to shave with an obsidian shard.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: SpaceProg on October 06, 2012, 03:12:14 pm
Did you acquire it by fighting the Fire Dragon in the Volcano of Infinite Burningness?
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RinellaWasHere on October 06, 2012, 03:48:03 pm
Nay, my brother, nothing so pedestrian! Atop my two-wheeled steed I didst ride along the dangerous path into the fabled city of Portland. I braved the sidewalks and bridges of this many-rivered metropolis with one goal in mind- to acquire the needed armamanents to conquer the insidious armies of the facial hair!

My sole guide in my quest was the light voice in my ear, the dulcet tones of that blessed spirit who calls herself "Siri" and her mighty tool, the legendary Global Positioning System. Down Portsmouth and Lombard, across Clay and Davis, my pedal-powered vessel carried me swift as the wind. And lo, not two hours later I saw it, that massive structure of concrete and more concrete with magnificent red chimney, that ancient citadel known only as the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry!

With hands swift and sure I locked my steed to a nearby pole, and strode in as befits a hero. I nodded to the guards of this industrial temple- I meant them no threat, and they were none to me. I entered that merchant's stall they call the gift shop, and with but one mighty wave of my hand captured the rapt attention of the salesclerk. Unto that comely lass I bespoke these words:

"Hey, hi, excuse me. Do, um, do you guys sell obisidan? You know, like, the rock?"

"Uh... Yeah, over by the dinosaur models."

"Right... Yeah, okay, thanks."

"No problem. Nice kilt."

"Oh, thanks. You too- wait, sorry, my bad. Thanks."

And so, with the exchange of twelve dollars, my task was complete, and I rode home victorious.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: SpaceProg on October 06, 2012, 04:21:14 pm
...You can get them without having to fight Fire Dragons in the VoIB?  Why didn't anyone tell me?!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: The Right Honourable Mlle Antéchrist on October 06, 2012, 07:20:05 pm
But Space Prog, the truth was in your heart all along.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Veras on October 06, 2012, 10:22:05 pm
I found my awesome, lime green Game Boy Color, and started playing Pokémon Yellow.  After having not played in about 12 years, I'm having a lot of fun with it.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: nickiknack on October 06, 2012, 11:40:36 pm
Given that there was a mixup and my order at this coffee place I frequent was delayed, I got some free coupons.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: QueenofHearts on October 06, 2012, 11:44:23 pm
But Space Prog, the truth was in your heart all along.

That's deep, yo!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ironbite on October 07, 2012, 12:09:46 am
And then they fucked
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: SpaceProg on October 07, 2012, 12:34:12 am
And there was much rejoicing.

Crowd: "Yay."
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on October 07, 2012, 03:27:38 am
Twas a day or two ago, but I found out recently that my uncle Reggie...actually isn't a Christian, he's a deist.  An honest, dyed-in-the-wool deist.  And, the best part?  He's surprisingly cool about the whole thing, about me being an atheist in a family that's pretty much all one flavor of Christian or another.  Says that religion's something that ought to be a personal deal, something you keep in your heart, in your mind, and in your home, but something you don't try to force upon others or wedge into any conversation you happen to come across.

I repeat, I HAVE FOUND ANOTHER SANE MAN IN MY FAMILY.  Know what that is?  A breath of fresh fucking air.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: SpaceProg on October 07, 2012, 09:30:58 am
WooT!  Good for you, Rav. :)
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Art Vandelay on October 08, 2012, 01:27:28 am
I just found out that Red Dwarf got a reboot, and so far it's actually pretty good.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: SpaceProg on October 08, 2012, 09:42:14 am
It did?  When?  Where?  Wha?
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Art Vandelay on October 08, 2012, 10:02:06 am
New episode got released a few days ago. Original cast and everything.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: SpaceProg on October 08, 2012, 10:17:38 am
Carson voice: I did not know that! 
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sleepy on October 08, 2012, 02:32:18 pm
My Spanish class got canceled today, so I only spent one short hour on campus. I also just found out that I have most of next week off due to fall break and my professors traveling.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: nickiknack on October 08, 2012, 10:31:51 pm
I've gone down another pants size, I now can fit into a size 10( I've been working for almost a year, and I've gone down from a size 16 to a size 10). Also I got a new pair of pjs, and it was on sale...YEAH!!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Zygarde on October 09, 2012, 12:33:59 am
PlanetSide 2 Beta finally downloaded and I love the game
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Askold on October 11, 2012, 07:47:33 am
I got a job.


It has nothing to do with my training or previous work experience -which I must admit was pretty varied, including but not limited to cleaning, farm-work, automation engineering and assembly, maintenance and last but not least, electrical work in ambulances, taxis and other specialty vehicles.

Now I'm gonna be a telephone salesman.

Actually, this is the first time I'm going to be in contact with customers.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Hades on October 11, 2012, 09:14:12 am
Congratulations :]
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: nickiknack on October 11, 2012, 11:38:24 am
I'll be getting a $10 JCP rewards coupon next month for sure.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Cerim Treascair on October 11, 2012, 09:12:41 pm
I got confirmation today that I'll be hired on permanently at work next week.  Hello raise!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Her3tiK on October 12, 2012, 12:41:02 am
Every year since a couple years before I was born, my dad's side of the family has rented a cabin for one weekend every winter as a sort of family retreat. Seeing as my family's grown a bit since then, and many of us are now adults, there has been some discussion as to when myself, my brother and step siblings, and our cousins, will need to start paying for ourselves. So far, it seems like our parents are content to pay for us and, while I'm perfectly content with this (who doesn't like not paying for things?), I want to start doing something to help out with this affair, since it takes a lot of planning and coordination between everybody. So, I've gotten the aforementioned cousins and siblings to agree to take care of the traditional big meal that's usually relegated to one family, including purchase, prep, and serving. As of right now, everyone's on board, we've agreed on what to make (pizza from scratch), and we don't need too much help from our folks. Feels great to take the initiative and finally give back with something like this.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Mechtaur on October 12, 2012, 01:58:21 am
I have someone getting ready to help me at work now. Fuck. Yes.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Morgenleoht on October 12, 2012, 02:26:33 am
I got another beading order!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Veras on October 12, 2012, 02:53:45 am
I received a perfect score and glowing comments on the paper I turned in a few weeks ago.  I didn't start reading the 466 page book until less than 6 hours before the paper was due.  I read the book, wrote the necessary 7 pages, and turned it in without so much as a single proofread.  Oh, and I was sick that day.

Either I'm awesome, or this prof has really low expectations.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sleepy on October 12, 2012, 11:41:38 am
I'm pretty sure I did well on my midterms this week, and now I have fall break and nothing to do. Fuck yes.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ironbite on October 12, 2012, 06:51:33 pm
Oh you have plenty to do Sleepy...plenty to do.

Ironbite-yes...yes....that is sooooooooooooooooooooooo creepy.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sleepy on October 12, 2012, 07:38:14 pm
(http://blog.richmond.edu/psyc200/files/2009/12/happy_face_scared_hg_clr.gif)
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Zygarde on October 12, 2012, 07:51:29 pm
I came out to my friend Micheal as trans today and he seemed cool with it so that's good.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ironbite on October 12, 2012, 10:44:57 pm
I managed to manipulate everyone in the word association game to get us back to blueberries
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: tygerarmy on October 12, 2012, 10:58:19 pm
Had a blast the past 2 days at Comic Con, still got 2 left.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Her3tiK on October 12, 2012, 11:11:38 pm
Learned how to do some wall maintenance at work. Apparently it's called "Spackling". I feel more relevant to my field.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RinellaWasHere on October 13, 2012, 01:43:59 am
Well, I survived my dental surgery mostly intact, and with 100% fewer wisdom teeth than I came in with. The amount of actual wisdom lost has yet to be determined.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Random Gal on October 14, 2012, 08:13:53 am
Well, I survived my dental surgery mostly intact, and with 100% fewer wisdom teeth than I came in with. The amount of actual wisdom lost has yet to be determined.


Probably only about 1d6 at the most, probably curable via Lesser Restoration. What level was your dentist?
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RinellaWasHere on October 14, 2012, 01:55:24 pm
12, though I'm pretty sure he had on Glasses of +5 dexterity.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ironbite on October 14, 2012, 02:17:49 pm
That really changes nothing as Dexterity doesn't have a lick to do with Wisdom.

Ironbite-any spells cast?
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Her3tiK on October 14, 2012, 03:34:35 pm
My band got a wall of death going at the show last night, and I had more people tell me they think I'm a phenomenal bassist. I don't know that I agree, but I'll take it :D
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Vypernight on October 15, 2012, 06:27:42 am
My wife bought me a digital camera so I can take pictures when we go on ghost walks for our anniversary this week.  I look forward to taking and posting lots of picks of pretty much nothing, but it's still fun.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Søren on October 15, 2012, 07:44:20 am
I managed to get 7/10 on a biochem prac report, even though I completely forgot two sections of it. My discussion for it was that awesome.

I remember telling a classmate last week "dude, this discussion...its like scientific porn"
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RinellaWasHere on October 15, 2012, 11:39:27 am
The swelling on the right side of my face looks like a squirrel. I swear I heard it squeaking.

In other news, I got stronger pain meds.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sleepy on October 15, 2012, 01:28:46 pm
I registered to vote.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Her3tiK on October 15, 2012, 04:37:26 pm
Wrote a riff in 5/8 (which I've been dying to do for quite some time) that I really like, and I'm working on my band's first bass solo. Getting it down is going to be a nightmare, but hopefully it'll sound good.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: The Right Honourable Mlle Antéchrist on October 15, 2012, 04:54:11 pm
I registered to vote.

*high five*

Anyone who is eligible but isn't registered should follow Sleepy's example and register. Too many young people are apathetic about politics.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Veras on October 15, 2012, 05:30:56 pm
And do so quickly, the deadline to register for this election has already passed in many states, and is tomorrow for a handful more.

Here's a list of the deadlines for each state. (http://www.longdistancevoter.org/voter_registration_deadlines#.UHx-eMXA-So/)
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Zygarde on October 15, 2012, 09:36:46 pm
I listened to Dio for the first time in my life and I am in love!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Her3tiK on October 15, 2012, 11:44:41 pm
Just found out I'll be opening for The HAARP Machine (https://www.facebook.com/thehaarpmachine?fref=ts) next month!

I'll also be opening for (my) hometown heroes, As I Lay Dying, as well as Killswitch Engage, but that's mostly cool for nostalgic reasons. I am very excited about this festival (https://www.facebook.com/cametalfest?fref=ts) now.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ironbite on October 16, 2012, 07:20:11 pm
I'm...sorry but you're opening for.....an actual mainstream band?

Ironbite-congrats!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Her3tiK on October 16, 2012, 08:21:33 pm
Thanks Ironbite! I don't want to give the impression that this means we've 'made it', cuz there are a lot of other local acts along with us, but it's certainly not a bad gig.

Also, we get backstage VIP passes :D
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ironbite on October 16, 2012, 08:39:46 pm
Dude you get to hang with a band I've actually heard of.  That's awesome.

Ironbite-a lot of bands start off that way...you'll be doing the theme song for a WWE PPV in no-time.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Meshakhad on October 17, 2012, 02:17:06 am
I just found a new band to love: Sabaton.

"To the skies, see Carolus Rise!"
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Vypernight on October 17, 2012, 09:40:12 am
More like the past couple of days.  We went to St. Augustine again for our anniversary, and aside from the hotel undergoing construction (It's becoming a Best Western) and our favorite burger shop closing, we had a lot of fun.

Monday night, we went on another ghost walk.  I took a bunch of random pictures, figuring noting would appear in them.  The next day we saw something in them.  My wife, the firm believer in an afterlife, insists they're orbs.  I though, the skeptic, am still unconvinced. 

We also toured the tour, went to the Old Jail, Wax Museum (her favorite) and the downtown area.  Overall it was fun; the hotel was just annoying.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Random Gal on October 19, 2012, 12:44:41 am
I turned 25 today, and I saw a falling meteor.

EDIT: Should have added "trigger warning" for any dinosaurkin out there. :P
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: chad sexington on October 19, 2012, 03:28:40 am
Haha :D

Also, Happy Birthday!  25's a good age.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Jebediah on October 19, 2012, 01:50:37 pm
Today I learned how to give injections!

And happy belated birthday, Random Guy!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Her3tiK on October 20, 2012, 01:36:42 pm
Finally got to debut in my hometown, and played my first live bass solo. The solo was a mess (it was a very last minute decision as we had to fire one of our guitarists), but I the rest of the show was solid and I could hear myself really well for once. I actually surprised myself with how well I was doing.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RinellaWasHere on October 20, 2012, 01:41:14 pm
I got an iPhone! It's my little brother's old phone, but still- iPhone!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: clockworkgirl21 on October 21, 2012, 04:17:49 pm
(http://i48.tinypic.com/2ntfgad.jpg)

A friend of mine lost her mother this week after a long illness, and although I personally think it was a coincidence, I'm glad she got some comfort in this possibility of an afterlife.

Just made me smile, is all.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: SpaceProg on October 21, 2012, 07:10:30 pm
Hey, you never know...

Hope is good.

It made me smile too.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on October 21, 2012, 09:42:45 pm
Hey, you never know...

Hope is good.

It made me smile too.

Aye, hope is always good.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sleepy on October 22, 2012, 03:53:39 pm
I got a 99 on my comp sci midterm, which makes me glow with happiness.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: tygerarmy on October 22, 2012, 07:16:32 pm
Well it happened Thursday, but I've been at work since then.  I passed the board and became promotable.  So I will soon be a Sergeant.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: SpaceProg on October 22, 2012, 08:02:59 pm
Butbutbut... you'll have to buy your own uniform once you become a sergeant.  Or at least that was how it was when my uncle was in the Army and Navy.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Veras on October 22, 2012, 08:04:11 pm
Went to dinner with my wife.  The weather is perfect, and on the way home we saw a gorgeous double rainbow.  Amazing.

EDIT:  Oh yeah, and our wedding song came on.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: SpaceProg on October 22, 2012, 08:18:23 pm
Those are supposed to be pretty rare.  I've only seen one in my life so far.  Kudos. :)
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Random Gal on October 23, 2012, 06:36:38 pm
I've seen two or three myself. Come to think of it, I've found three four-leaf clovers and saw a falling meteor before. Am I somehow warping the laws of probablility?
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: SpaceProg on October 23, 2012, 06:47:22 pm
Damn... spread some o' that luck around, laddie.

I've seen a meteor or two, but I think it was during a meteor shower.  I couldn't find a 4-leaf clover if my life depended on it (my cousin can find like 1 every so many minutes...).

Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sleepy on October 23, 2012, 07:41:27 pm
I got my shiny new debit card in the mail.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: nickiknack on October 24, 2012, 12:20:12 am
I found the two shirts I've been looking for about 2 weeks now, they were in the closet, but were at the very end of it, which I have trouble getting to.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Zygarde on October 24, 2012, 12:46:55 am
I'm starting to become more up front with my femininity and I also have a new name. (not legally yet but this forums a start.)
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Alehksunos on October 24, 2012, 01:02:20 am
I've found the pair of ear-buds that I've lost months ago in the washer. Apparently, it was inside a pair of pants I have not worn in a while, and it's even a miracle that they still work after having been through getting drenched and washed inside.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Mechtaur on October 24, 2012, 01:58:48 am
I've seen two or three myself. Come to think of it, I've found three four-leaf clovers and saw a falling meteor before. Am I somehow warping the laws of probablility?

If you can find two five-leaf clovers, we'll be twinsies. xD
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: SpaceProg on October 24, 2012, 02:37:32 am
5-leaves?  Dang you must be frikkin' Gladstone Gander.   

Disney character.  Donald Duck's cousin.  Wikipedia.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Mechtaur on October 24, 2012, 02:40:57 am
5-leaves?  Dang you must be frikkin' Gladstone Gander.   

Disney character.  Donald Duck's cousin.  Wikipedia.

I actually knew who that guy was.

Now if only I actually believed in luck.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Jebediah on October 25, 2012, 12:33:20 pm
The grocery store Wegmans recently opened in my area, and I was finally able to go today. It is so incredibly amazing. I am taking my camera next time I go. There is a soda machine with over 125 different flavors, the food court is as big as a restaurant, and the candy aisle is like a straight up candy store. It has its own parking garage, and there is an escalator in the store.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sleepy on October 25, 2012, 02:20:55 pm
I got my credit score in the mail and am very pleased with it. I also have a credit card on the way to help further improve that number. This excites me and makes me look forward to apartment-hunting once I graduate.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Material Defender on October 25, 2012, 02:39:30 pm
Well, I took over most of Japan. Just one last bastard opposing my unification!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: SpaceProg on October 25, 2012, 03:26:26 pm
It's not Tojo's brain in a jar, is it?
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Distind on October 25, 2012, 03:46:11 pm
The grocery store Wegmans recently opened in my area, and I was finally able to go today. It is so incredibly amazing. I am taking my camera next time I go. There is a soda machine with over 125 different flavors, the food court is as big as a restaurant, and the candy aisle is like a straight up candy store. It has its own parking garage, and there is an escalator in the store.
Heh, they're awesome, they started here in Rochester and I rarely shop anywhere else. Though I think I'll have to check out some of their newer stores, most of them around here are like 20 years old. Still nice, but pre-mega store.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ironbite on October 25, 2012, 07:29:28 pm
I like Harris Teeter myself but Wegman's is great as well.  Just the prices are a bit...pricey.

Ironbite-but that food court...my god that food court.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Søren on October 25, 2012, 07:39:08 pm
I got sooooo much work done yesterday. Quite productive, I seem to be finally understanding some theromochemistry concepts
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Jebediah on October 25, 2012, 07:55:04 pm
I like Harris Teeter myself but Wegman's is great as well.  Just the prices are a bit...pricey.

Ironbite-but that food court...my god that food court.

Harris Teeter is pretty expensive too, though. Neither are my family's first choice when grocery shopping.


And yes, dear lord, that food court.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: tygerarmy on October 27, 2012, 06:10:44 pm
I went and bought the first four books of A Song of Ice and Fire.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: SimSim on October 27, 2012, 06:12:41 pm
Be prepared for those books to suck you in.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: tygerarmy on October 27, 2012, 06:58:32 pm
I had borrowed book one from someone and am almost done with it.  And I watched the two seasons of the show, I know that I'm doomed.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RinellaWasHere on October 27, 2012, 09:13:56 pm
I was able to confirm my postgraduation assignment with the Peace Corps.

Two years from now, after I graduate, I'll be doing two years of charity work in Hong Kong. It was my first choice, and I am so pumped.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sleepy on October 28, 2012, 07:07:41 pm
Class is canceled tomorrow. Thanks, Sandy.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Saturn500 on October 28, 2012, 07:14:17 pm
Class is canceled tomorrow. Thanks, Sandy.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: nickiknack on October 28, 2012, 07:41:44 pm
My Doctor's appointment that I was worried about missing due to fucked up payment issues, has been cancelled thanks to Sandy. FUCK YEAH!!!!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Jebediah on October 29, 2012, 02:02:42 pm
No class tomorrow, either!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Saturn500 on October 29, 2012, 02:17:25 pm
No class tomorrow, either!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sleepy on October 29, 2012, 02:24:02 pm
I'm waiting for that email from my school. Pleeeeeease, cancel.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Jebediah on October 29, 2012, 02:45:58 pm
Also, my work is closed, too. I'm glad I wasn't scheduled because I would be annoyed at the loss of hours.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sleepy on October 29, 2012, 04:29:01 pm
NOOOOOO. The school email says all classes are canceled tomorrow through noon. My class is at 12:30.

Please tell me I count.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Jebediah on October 29, 2012, 04:54:27 pm
I'm sure they'll end up changing it later. The bad part hasn't even come yet.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sleepy on October 29, 2012, 05:13:49 pm
Yeah, it just recently picked up here. I cracked open my door to check outside and it was ridiculous how much wind hit me at once.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Zygarde on October 29, 2012, 05:28:15 pm
I went to therapy today and after explaining to my therapist about my troubles being bisexual and transgender I felt like a huge stone was lifted from my back and I felt twenty times happier than when I entered.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: erictheblue on October 29, 2012, 05:39:00 pm
I was sworn into the VA Bar.

Then had to drive back from Richmond in the wind and rain. (Actually, my fiancee drove. But being in the passenger seat wasn't much fun...)
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Veras on October 29, 2012, 07:01:34 pm
Congratulations again, Eric.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RinellaWasHere on October 29, 2012, 09:57:10 pm
THERE IS, RIGHT NOW, A GUEST SPEAKER AT MY SCHOOL DISCUSSING THE POLITICAL IMPLICATIONS OF A ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE. HE WORKS FOR OBAMA. I'M IN HEAVEN.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sleepy on October 29, 2012, 09:58:00 pm
My professor is super awesome and has given us an extra five days for our assignment due to the hurricane. Sandy has improved my week in so many ways.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: SpaceProg on October 29, 2012, 10:43:16 pm
I lost my intarweb for a few days. Got it back this morning.  Feels good to catch up on stuff.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Zygarde on October 29, 2012, 11:50:06 pm
I felt genuinely happy today and not the small kind of a happiness I get when I leave school or get a new video game (which I did today four to be exact thank you steam Halloween sale) but I feel real grade A happy for once in  my miserable life.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Morgenleoht on October 30, 2012, 05:13:24 am
I got nearly $280 worth of beading stuff for just under $170. :)
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Art Vandelay on October 31, 2012, 08:48:47 am
I must say, I've a new found respect for the 360 port of Minecraft. Despite the lack of mods, being several versions out of date and a rather clumsy interface, playing split screen with my cousin was probably the most fun I've ever had playing Minecraft. Since finding a nearby ravine (which I dubbed The Stone Vagina) and an abandoned mine, our current project is to gather fuckloads of rails and lay a track going from our base to the bottom of said ravine. So far its coming along rather nicely, even if gold is really fucking hard to come by.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: SimSim on October 31, 2012, 09:57:40 am
Took a personal day, so I get a day of coffee, candy, and horror movies. Plus my new phone should arrive today.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sleepy on October 31, 2012, 12:03:36 pm
I think I just fell in love with my linear algebra professor. He's giving us an extra day to do our homework since we missed class on Tuesday. Now I can have a decent Halloween!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Søren on November 01, 2012, 04:23:38 am
I passed an exam which I thought I would get zero for.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: maanantai on November 01, 2012, 04:35:56 am
Sooo many good things among the bad ones, that I can barely count them (most of them happened yesterday, though, but I think it still counts because it just sank in!)

I did find in which hospital my husband is and the person at the call center was really kind and helpful! (he was called an ambulance when he kind of collapsed at work, but no one took time to inform me! I found out about it at night when I got from work and he was nowhere to be found and answered his phone kind of confused and not exactly knowing where he was... )

I was calculating that if his employer doesn't pay for his ambulances (he was transferred from er to better hospital) or his hospital stay we'd be paying around €500 from our pockets to cover the costs, but my mother (who knows everything <3) told me that my estimates were far off! Ambulance drives should be around €10/each and hospitalnights around €30-50/each (And no, he does not have private health insurance and so on...). So yay! Not too big dent in our budget!
Plus the nurses at the hospital where he was yesterday (I managed to get the in visitation time even though I couldn't get off work earlier!) were really super nice! (Nothing compared to that shitty deathtrapofaplace where he was first taken from work!)


It also is just "minor" issue in his vestibular system or something, so nothing life threatening!

And best news of all times! He gets to come home today. He just called that the doctor gave him permission to leave and I'm about to go and pick him up in few hours (they still need to write him off and so on...) so: yay!

*Is happy*
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Distind on November 01, 2012, 07:20:34 pm
It LIVES! My tower once again stalks the internet.

I should have gone in on a solid state drive earlier! Last time installing window seven took about 3 hours, which I could largely ignore. Now, just over an hour(and I'm cooking). With all of 20 second full cycle boot times.

Now, to install all that is good and fun in the world.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ironbite on November 01, 2012, 08:11:15 pm
Someone wants me to delete my account on another forum because I'm going to be voting Obama.

Ironbite-I feel vindicated somehow.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RinellaWasHere on November 01, 2012, 08:39:51 pm
Someone wants me to delete my account on another forum because I'm going to be voting Obama.

Ironbite-I feel vindicated somehow.

High-five!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Morgenleoht on November 02, 2012, 02:50:26 am
I used to be never allowed to help assemble the most basic things because my mother would claim I'd break them.

Today, I put together a set of plastic drawers in fifteen minutes to her usual thirty.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on November 02, 2012, 04:53:01 am
The good news, I think I've stumbled upon the absolute most perfect Christmas present for...someone quite special to me.  The bad news, I don't yet got the money to get it.

Someone wanna loan me a few quid?  XD
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Osama bin Bambi on November 03, 2012, 01:34:13 am
My DragCave account has all five slots filled up with dragon eggs from this year's Halloween release. I usually miss major holidays and their releases, so... yeah. This one was handled very well. TJ (the admin) moved the release date forward because of the hurricane, and ever since he chose to switch to biomes as egg drop sites it's been a lot easier for people to spread out and get the egg they're looking for.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: nickiknack on November 04, 2012, 11:15:53 am
Extra hour of sleep...fuck yeah.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Flying Mint Bunny! on November 04, 2012, 08:36:13 pm
They had salt and vinegar discos 6 packs in asda for £1! There is one pack left.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: QueenofHearts on November 05, 2012, 05:51:15 pm
I took the LSATs (Law School Admissions test) a few days ago and did alright (not good by my standards, but good nontheless) and since getting my scores my e-mail has been blown up. I got some fee waivers to some schools I wanted to apply to and one from Liberty University. I sent them this

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Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ironbite on November 05, 2012, 08:40:25 pm
Isn't Liberty University that collage that Pat Robertson founded?
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: QueenofHearts on November 05, 2012, 08:42:31 pm
Isn't Liberty University that collage that Pat Robertson founded?

That would be Regent, in Virginia Beach. Liberty was founded by Jerry Falwell. Either way, both of those law schools are jokes.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ironbite on November 05, 2012, 08:57:02 pm
Knew it was one of those.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on November 06, 2012, 01:45:18 am
My mum's early birthday gift finally arrived today.  The laughing, smile, and hugs made the purchase and wait more than worth it.  That poor woman's been thru hell the past few days, so giving her something to genuinely be happy about feels really good.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: SpaceProg on November 06, 2012, 03:18:21 am
I took the LSATs (Law School Admissions test) a few days ago and did alright (not good by my standards, but good nontheless) and since getting my scores my e-mail has been blown up. I got some fee waivers to some schools I wanted to apply to and one from Liberty University. I sent them this

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LOL  Hehehehehe... Liberty University, thou hast been trolled... masterfully.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: nickiknack on November 06, 2012, 09:52:12 am
The line at the polling place was short, very short. Last time I voted, in '08, it was long, and I had to wait close to an hour.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Jebediah on November 07, 2012, 12:00:52 am
Today was my first time ever going to the polls to vote. I've always had to do it by absentee ballot. I liked it. I know people complain about the wait, but I thought it was so cool.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sleepy on November 07, 2012, 09:18:41 am
I got up this early (9 am) to register for classes, and I got everything I wanted. My schedule's looking mighty fine, especially Monday/Wednesday where I'm done with classes by noon.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: QueenofHearts on November 07, 2012, 09:55:35 am
I got up this early (9 am) to register for classes, and I got everything I wanted. My schedule's looking mighty fine, especially Monday/Wednesday where I'm done with classes by noon.

It would've been better if you didn't have a class until noon.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sleepy on November 07, 2012, 10:20:29 am
Well, the class that day is just 11-11:50, so I'm quite alright with that. The current semester has been particularly bitchy because on Mondays and Wednesdays, I don't get out until 6:15 pm.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Her3tiK on November 07, 2012, 10:25:46 am
I have been having a blast trolling all my Romney-supporting friends, seeing the states that've legalized gays and weed, the end of political ads, crying Republican talking heads... And I haven't even said who I voted for.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: QueenofHearts on November 07, 2012, 10:28:37 am
Well, the class that day is just 11-11:50, so I'm quite alright with that. The current semester has been particularly bitchy because on Mondays and Wednesdays, I don't get out until 6:15 pm.

Yeah, I know the feeling. My last full semester of University, I had a MWF class from noon-1 and then Tues/Thursday classes from 8-3:15 (with a break from 12:30-2). I think University departments get together and plan "this is how we're gonna fit the most classes into the fewest days so the students are swamped."
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sleepy on November 07, 2012, 11:23:29 am
Well, the class that day is just 11-11:50, so I'm quite alright with that. The current semester has been particularly bitchy because on Mondays and Wednesdays, I don't get out until 6:15 pm.

Yeah, I know the feeling. My last full semester of University, I had a MWF class from noon-1 and then Tues/Thursday classes from 8-3:15 (with a break from 12:30-2). I think University departments get together and plan "this is how we're gonna fit the most classes into the fewest days so the students are swamped."

That sounds dreadful. I'm thankful I haven't had to take any 8 am classes, since this department doesn't appear have anything that early.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Thejebusfire on November 07, 2012, 11:38:24 pm
My missing ID card was turned into lost and found.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RinellaWasHere on November 08, 2012, 01:02:24 pm
For three hours tonight I'm going to be a male stripper for charity.

It'sa-raining men...
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Zygarde on November 08, 2012, 07:26:39 pm
For three hours tonight I'm going to be a male stripper for charity.

It'sa-raining men...

Please film this I and a few other female members (and a few males *cough* Zack *cough* ) would very much like to see this.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Jebediah on November 08, 2012, 09:09:13 pm
I just wrote my first nursing diagnosis! I'm not sure if it's entirely correct, but it's still kind of awesome!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Morgenleoht on November 08, 2012, 09:14:43 pm
I got the stuff to be able to remake a necklace professionally today. :D
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Søren on November 08, 2012, 09:18:43 pm
I enrolled for my classes next year. Only taking 3 subjects each semester since theres a third year subject in it.

Also my partner has just about finished building me a new gaming computer!. 3.3 ghz processor. 2ddr. 9800GT graphics gard. Not too bad, though I'm not exactly a hardcore gamer anymore, just some relativly old ones from a couple of years ago i wanna play.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Saturn500 on November 08, 2012, 09:30:56 pm
I enrolled for my classes next year. Only taking 3 subjects each semester since theres a third year subject in it.

Also my partner has just about finished building me a new gaming computer!. 3.3 ghz processor. 2ddr. 9800GT graphics gard. Not too bad, though I'm not exactly a hardcore gamer anymore, just some relativly old ones from a couple of years ago i wanna play.

Throw this one in as well, it's from a few years ago!

http://store.steampowered.com/app/207350/ (http://store.steampowered.com/app/207350/)
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Søren on November 09, 2012, 12:19:23 am
Well the games I want are ARMA 1 and 2, Napoleon total war and Medieval total war 2.

Also, my partners sister is offering me and my partner free accommodation in Thailand for a week to be used before june. Now theres just the case of getting the funds together and convincing mum to let me go
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Her3tiK on November 09, 2012, 12:28:39 am
Found some really good music (http://got-djent.com/article/350teric-new-release-continiuum-available-for-free-download). I am absolutely loving it. And the mild drizzle that started this afternoon.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RinellaWasHere on November 09, 2012, 02:08:51 am
MY GROUP WENT FOR $4,400.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: nickiknack on November 13, 2012, 08:27:47 pm
I bought half of my mom's christmas gift, now I have to figure out what else to get her...my sister will have ideas.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RinellaWasHere on November 15, 2012, 06:25:55 pm
I found my missing hearing aids under my desk. The batteries are dead, but at least I have them back.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Meshakhad on November 15, 2012, 07:29:48 pm
I bought a really awesome song.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iXELm8n3byc
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: QueenofHearts on November 16, 2012, 10:21:51 am
I took the LSATs (Law School Admissions test) a few days ago and did alright (not good by my standards, but good nontheless) and since getting my scores my e-mail has been blown up. I got some fee waivers to some schools I wanted to apply to and one from Liberty University. I sent them this

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Follow up to this story, Liberty ACTUALLY got back in touch. Just now, I can't believe it. These fools be trolllin'.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sleepy on November 16, 2012, 12:49:49 pm
For serial? How'd they respond?
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Her3tiK on November 16, 2012, 12:50:37 pm
Just finished a phone interview with Target. It seemed to go well, and I didn't even have to put any clothes on.

...and just got assigned an 'indefinite' assignment with my other job. That starts tomorrow. Continuing this story probably belongs in a different thread...
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: DarkfireTaimatsu on November 17, 2012, 02:44:00 am
I received one of the promotional Yu-Gi-Oh! cards from Shonen Jump in the mail today, even though I stopped subscribing to Shonen Jump months ago when they switched to digital distribution only.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Art Vandelay on November 17, 2012, 02:46:42 am
...They still make Yu-Gi-Oh cards? I'd really hate to have the job of balancing that game.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: DarkfireTaimatsu on November 17, 2012, 07:26:26 am
I think the balance is "sets published before [set name] are forbidden", and they move it up every few sets.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Art Vandelay on November 17, 2012, 08:01:42 am
Sounds like a royal pain in the ass for the players. You've shelled out for a bunch of cards, you've got a pretty solid grasp of the meta-game and a comfortable strategy built around it, then suddenly its all useless.

Then again, I suppose it would keep things from getting stagnant, ensures power creep isn't an issue and keeps things accessible to newbies. I suppose it all comes down to what you're looking for in a trading card game.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Askold on November 17, 2012, 10:02:56 am
Sounds like a royal pain in the ass for the players. You've shelled out for a bunch of cards, you've got a pretty solid grasp of the meta-game and a comfortable strategy built around it, then suddenly its all useless.

Then again, I suppose it would keep things from getting stagnant, ensures power creep isn't an issue and keeps things accessible to newbies. I suppose it all comes down to what you're looking for in a trading card game.

It works the same way with Magic: The gathering.

And let's face it, not only is this more profitable it is also the only viable way to keep any sort of balance in a card game that gets new sets every year.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sleepy on November 17, 2012, 12:16:21 pm
My professor picked three students (myself included) from the computer science department to help us get summer internships at the naval base here. I'm so excited.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Material Defender on November 17, 2012, 01:25:11 pm
Good eats is on today!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: JohnE on November 17, 2012, 02:59:36 pm
Two F-18s (I think) were circling over my neighborhood before the UCLA-USC game and made several passes DIRECTLY over my house.

It was cool.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ironbite on November 17, 2012, 05:51:54 pm
My professor picked three students (myself included) from the computer science department to help us get summer internships at the naval base here. I'm so excited.

I know you're excited to see all those seamen.

Ironbite-I'll let myself out.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: SpaceProg on November 17, 2012, 06:02:51 pm
Good eats is on today!
I used to watch that show a lot.  Alton Brown is cool.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: nickiknack on November 17, 2012, 07:55:56 pm
1. I got some new highlights today, I love my new copper-red highlights.

2. I bought a new mouse for my computer, it's wireless, and I love it.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Her3tiK on November 17, 2012, 11:32:30 pm
Found out I got a raise at work today!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: QueenofHearts on November 18, 2012, 04:25:08 am
For serial? How'd they respond?

Super serial, like Al Gore serial.

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I haven't responded, a day later I'm still at a loss for words
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ironbite on November 18, 2012, 04:28:30 am
......WRITE THEM BACK ABOUT YOU STUDYING TO DEFEND TRANSEXUALS!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Morgenleoht on November 18, 2012, 04:30:52 am
......WRITE THEM BACK ABOUT YOU STUDYING TO DEFEND TRANSEXUALS!

This.

Oh! I got some news that if it goes through and is even a quarter of what I was told might happen, I could have certain things paid off quicker than I thought and might even be able to have something approaching a reliable income.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: QueenofHearts on November 18, 2012, 04:54:18 am
......WRITE THEM BACK ABOUT YOU STUDYING TO DEFEND TRANSEXUALS!

That was written in response to me writing them about studying law to defend transsexuals, among other queer individuals & causes....
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ironbite on November 18, 2012, 05:02:23 am
Oh wow...they want your money.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: SpaceProg on November 18, 2012, 09:47:17 am
They want your money now, they'll expel you later. :p
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Veras on November 18, 2012, 11:22:28 am
Or they've gotten enough bad press already, and they're afraid that you're baiting them, so they sent back a letter that is as neutral as possible while still making sure to say that they examine the law from a Christian perspective.  I interpreted that letter to mean "We don't want any dirty trannies here, but we are smart enough to know that we could get in trouble if we flat out say that a specific class of people are not welcome here, so we're just going to point out that we study law from a CHRISTIAN point of view (hint, hint).
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: QueenofHearts on November 18, 2012, 11:32:28 am
Veras, that was my take on it. Anywoo, I sent them that first e-mail as an attempt to troll, so I guess I invited such a reply.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Saturn500 on November 18, 2012, 12:50:35 pm
I'm now the owner of a Wii U Deluxe Edition.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: nickiknack on November 18, 2012, 02:23:47 pm
I got my birthday presents from my sister and brother in law early. Fuck yeah, I'm now the owner of Star Wars: Book of the Sith, and I have a $50 amazon gift card to blow.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Zygarde on November 19, 2012, 03:27:41 pm
I started my new workout regent

it consist of:
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: SpaceProg on November 19, 2012, 06:35:07 pm
Just my opinion, but I'd replace the situps with crunches/curls.  They tend to be MUCH better on your back.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Zygarde on November 19, 2012, 08:35:37 pm
Well part of me doing this is to make sure I can pass the Navy s physical exams and the such mostly the 3 mile run that they put you through (I went through some basic over the summer and I hate this part the most)
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: SpaceProg on November 19, 2012, 09:06:58 pm
It's cool.  Just a suggestion.  When I switched to crunches, I noticed my abs were getting a more thorough workout from top to bottom.  I've got a tricksy lower back though.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: SimSim on November 20, 2012, 03:47:21 pm
Well part of me doing this is to make sure I can pass the Navy s physical exams and the such mostly the 3 mile run that they put you through (I went through some basic over the summer and I hate this part the most)
If you're required to run, you need to start running. The biking will help a little, but not much.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sleepy on November 20, 2012, 03:55:22 pm
My mom is the shiz, having my favorite cereal and deli meat here when I arrive.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Art Vandelay on November 20, 2012, 09:51:41 pm
Yesterday I got $60 worth of games for only $10. Fuck yeah, I got me five shiny new point-and-click adventure games. I should be set for the next couple of weeks or so.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sleepy on November 21, 2012, 04:15:40 pm
I just asked my three-year-old nephew what he was thankful for (he's adopted) and he said, "Dad and Mom!"
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Søren on November 21, 2012, 08:35:35 pm
I finally finished all my exams
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: nickiknack on November 21, 2012, 09:39:44 pm
My mom made her crushed pineapple and bacon cheese ball...it's one of my favorite things she makes during the holidays.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Hades on November 23, 2012, 09:47:29 pm
I finally started watching Gravity Falls. It's as awesome as I had hoped.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RinellaWasHere on November 24, 2012, 04:31:26 pm
While I was driving home on I5, a chap in a black Lexus chose to weave around the UPS truck behind me and cut me off. Fortunately for all involved, I managed to pull off the complicated hybrid of braking and accelerating needed to prevent a three-car pileup, as he obviously had somewhere important to be, judging by the bird he flipped me as he drove off at seventy miles an hour. Not ten minutes later, I happened to pass by the selfsame Captain Lexus as he argued with a police officer on the side of the road.

I couldn't resist the temptation to toss him a smirk and jaunty two-fingered salute as I drove by. Justice is a wonderful thing.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Her3tiK on November 25, 2012, 02:29:15 pm
Performed at California Metalfest, and can now say I've opened for Animals as Leaders, As I Lay Dying, and Killswitch Engage. I'll throw a pic or two up once I figure out how to go about it (don't really want a photobucket account just for forum posts, y'know?).
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sleepy on November 27, 2012, 03:17:00 pm
I bought so much delicious food today that I don't know what to eat first.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Shane for Wax on November 28, 2012, 10:09:02 am
My friend surprised me with art of my OTP! ^_^

And I'm sharing it with you so deal with it.

(http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_me7cgrEMio1qkbtzzo1_500.png) (http://moony92.tumblr.com/post/36738248558)

FemShep and Jack. *squees* My FemShep and Jack.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Morgenleoht on November 28, 2012, 08:42:08 pm
I got LOTR Extended Edition DVD set for $72. :)
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: nickiknack on November 28, 2012, 08:53:22 pm
I celebrated my birthday today. I did nothing all day long and it was fun.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: davedan on November 28, 2012, 09:04:31 pm
Happy birthday Nicki.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Morgenleoht on November 28, 2012, 09:07:36 pm
Happy birthday.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: nickiknack on November 28, 2012, 10:33:59 pm
Thanks
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Material Defender on November 28, 2012, 11:31:36 pm
Happy B-Day!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sleepy on November 29, 2012, 11:20:47 am
I got to meet people at the naval base today since my professors selected me and two others to apply for internships there, and it was super awesome. The main two folks talked about projects they were doing, which mainly consist of data mining, and I'd looooove to be involved in that. I hope I get accepted.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RinellaWasHere on November 29, 2012, 12:50:03 pm
I'm wearing a suit today, as I do every Thursday. What no one seems to know is that I'm also cosplaying Agent 47.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Material Defender on November 30, 2012, 02:50:03 pm
Class was cancealed for no good reason!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RinellaWasHere on November 30, 2012, 03:02:16 pm
Holy shit, mine too! And people from colleges everywhere on Facebook have been posting statuses about cancelled classes as well. Is it professor off day?
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Material Defender on November 30, 2012, 03:05:32 pm
Holy shit, mine too! And people from colleges everywhere on Facebook have been posting statuses about cancelled classes as well. Is it professor off day?

Nah, I still got an exam later today. I think the Professors are just tired and want an early weekend.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: nickiknack on November 30, 2012, 06:02:22 pm
I helped a lost dog out. This little reddish brown poodle followed me and my dog home from our afternoon walk, and it took a liking to me. After an hour of calling different places and whatnot, I ended up taking it down to my dog's vet office, for them to check it out. It had a flea collar on, but no microchip or tags, it wasn't neutered and about 2 years in age. They told me they were going to keep it over the weekend and hand it over to Animal Control. So when I get home, Animal Control was at my house finally, and I told them they could find it at the vet's office. I have a friend at work that's looking for a little poodle type dog, I'm telling her about this little guy. If no one claims him, I would love for her to have him. This little guy is such a sweetheart of a dog.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Cerim Treascair on November 30, 2012, 10:06:29 pm
I've been having a very nice start to my weekend.  Getting back into WoW with my friends, playing some Battlestar Galactica Online with another friend, writing, getting permission from several writers to write quick fics about some of their characters as thank yous for the entertainment they've given me with their work...

Oh yeah... this is awesome.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Distind on December 01, 2012, 02:20:54 pm
I got LOTR Extended Edition DVD set for $72. :)
That's like what, 50 cents per hour of footage?
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Morgenleoht on December 01, 2012, 05:40:06 pm
More like $8AUD per hour. Who cares, it's mine!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: JohnE on December 01, 2012, 10:41:52 pm
I just finished getting interviewed for the Conlangery Podcast (http://conlangery.com/) about one of my languages.
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Post by: RinellaWasHere on December 02, 2012, 04:15:26 am
So yesterday on my way to work, I bummed into Cracked's Michael Swaim in front of the Rose Quarter. I sent him a Tweet about it, and he just responded by saying he's read my blog, calling me an excellent writer, and telling me to keep it up. I'M FUCKING DYING OF JOY.
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Post by: DarkfireTaimatsu on December 02, 2012, 04:25:38 am
The Steam version of Scribblenauts finally patched, so I've been doing that all weekend. It's really kind of cutting into my drawing time. (http://forums.fstdt.net/fstdt-lounge/things-that-annoy-you/) >w>
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Post by: ironbite on December 02, 2012, 05:11:38 am
So yesterday on my way to work, I bummed into Cracked's Michael Swaim in front of the Rose Quarter. I sent him a Tweet about it, and he just responded by saying he's read my blog, calling me an excellent writer, and telling me to keep it up. I'M FUCKING DYING OF JOY.

........fuck you.

Ironbite-*cuts you for your good luck*
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Post by: Mechtaur on December 02, 2012, 09:37:31 pm
Watched an argument between two neo-nazi groups that were fighting about whether the Nordic or Slavic side was better.

Really big boost to my day seeing that for some reason. I think I'm just addicted to watching idiot groups implode.
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Post by: nickiknack on December 02, 2012, 10:15:41 pm
They killed off Gyp Rosetti on Boardwalk Empire, I hated him.
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Post by: Auggziliary on December 02, 2012, 11:35:23 pm
My parrot learned to keep a tempo to a song without me helping him.
Whenever he hears a song with a catchy beat, I click my tongue to the tempo. He learned to imitate the clicking sound somehow and copy my tempo. At first he would keep the tempo for 10 seconds and then gradually speed up and get lost, start over, then repeat. After a few tries he usually get frustrated and walks away (You can tell by his face and coos he's thinking "You know what? Fuck it! I can't do this shit").
Today I played a song without clicking for him and he did it by himself. He clicked to the beat exactly until he got tired.

The song was the theme song from "GTA 4: Ballad of Gay Tony" by the way.
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Post by: Sleepy on December 03, 2012, 12:30:41 pm
It's surprisingly warm today. I welcome this since it's normally painfully cold when I walk back to my car after my night class.
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Post by: Flying Mint Bunny! on December 03, 2012, 01:37:42 pm
I went to the Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park.

It was good.
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Post by: Material Defender on December 03, 2012, 03:37:07 pm
My cold broke!
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Post by: TheL on December 03, 2012, 04:28:00 pm
The gomashioo furikake I ordered from a Japanese Ebay seller arrived today.  Not only was it a bit bigger than I'd expected, the seller also threw in an art postcard and a little "Thanks for buying"-type letter in Engrish.

It was the cutest thing.
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Post by: Zygarde on December 03, 2012, 05:03:53 pm
I'm starting to become better at geometry this pleases me greatly.
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Post by: Her3tiK on December 03, 2012, 06:54:40 pm
So yesterday on my way to work, I bummed into Cracked's Michael Swaim in front of the Rose Quarter. I sent him a Tweet about it, and he just responded by saying he's read my blog, calling me an excellent writer, and telling me to keep it up. I'M FUCKING DYING OF JOY.
Dude. Too good.
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Post by: Morgenleoht on December 03, 2012, 09:33:04 pm
I got my beading loom!
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Post by: Osama bin Bambi on December 03, 2012, 10:26:22 pm
I play Dragon Cave, which is basically my substitute for hoarding and becoming a crazy cat lady. My hobby is rescuing eggs that other players abandon. Most people consider it thankless work, but it's necessary for someone to do it because otherwise the main cave would not be able to drop new eggs. Also, there are some uncommon dragons that drop more frequently in the abandoned area than they do in the regular cave, so that's a plus too. Anyway, I picked up a random dragon and just found out that it is a 8th-generation Dorkface lineage dragon. Basically, that means that it can trace itself back to Midas Dorkface and Shallynaar, two famous dragons on the site. They are rather sought-after eggs, so why the fuck would anyone abandon one?
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Post by: That Guy on December 04, 2012, 12:15:01 am
I got a turntable today!  Yay!  I am now on my way to becoming a record collector nerd - officially! :P
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Post by: RavynousHunter on December 04, 2012, 02:03:10 am
Got registered for college today!  Haven't chosen my classes yet, I'll do that after I wake up later on today, but I'm closer than I've ever been, and it feels really, really good.  Also found out from the FAFSA site that, because my Expected Family Contribution is literally nothing, I stand to receive up to $5,500 from Pell grants alone.

My god, please let me get the hell in...the delicious monies, they TAUNT ME.  There's also the whole getting out of the house, meeting people, and learning shit thing...that's awesome, too.

MONEY!  :D
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Post by: JohnE on December 04, 2012, 02:14:21 am
The vending machine gave me two butterfingers for the price of one.
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Post by: Shane for Wax on December 04, 2012, 02:38:05 am
Had Red Lobster for the first time in half a year. :D Yeah, I know not all that exciting but it is for me since I have to be in a special mood for seafood.

Also, we have a brand new Steak n' Shake!
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Post by: Sleepy on December 04, 2012, 11:18:52 am
Steak n' Shake is kickass. I love their milkshakes.
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Post by: Jebediah on December 04, 2012, 11:19:55 pm
I have heard of this Steak n' Shake. I wish to go there.
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Post by: Veras on December 05, 2012, 09:56:12 am
I heard that they're changing their model to eliminate servers.
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Post by: Sleepy on December 05, 2012, 10:27:16 am
Since it's nearly finals week and everyone is stressed to hell, my school is bringing specially trained dogs into our library for people to enjoy. I don't go to the library much, but I think that's a really cool idea.
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Post by: DrFishcake on December 05, 2012, 12:07:23 pm
The radio just played Holiday in Cambodia by the Dead Kennedys. This makes me jizz myself very happy indeed.

Also, someone fuck yeah'd something I wrote. So thank you, whoever it was.
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Post by: ironbite on December 05, 2012, 08:09:12 pm
TROLOLOLOLOLOLOLOL!
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Post by: Her3tiK on December 05, 2012, 10:42:15 pm
Facebook God answered finally answered one of my questions!
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Post by: RavynousHunter on December 06, 2012, 01:30:47 am
I got to see something I haven't been able to see in years: a cityscape at night.  A lot of people I know would probably find it odd or just plain wrong, but all those little, twinkling lights below me, casting their glow like tiny stars...there's few things like it.  There are few things that make me feel more at home than seeing those beautiful lights in the dead of night.  Only shame is that I don't actually live where I'll see those particular lights...but, with any luck, I'll be seeing a new set soon enough.
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Post by: Shane for Wax on December 06, 2012, 02:21:29 am
Steak n' Shake is kickass. I love their milkshakes.
I haven't tried this one yet but I think I might tomorrow.

I have heard of this Steak n' Shake. I wish to go there.
You should go!
I heard that they're changing their model to eliminate servers.

Not really sure what that means. You always need someone to serve food.
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Post by: RavynousHunter on December 06, 2012, 02:29:34 am
I don't think there's a Steak N Shake in my state.  I am disappoint.
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Post by: RinellaWasHere on December 06, 2012, 03:37:12 am
I found out about is webcomic:

http://archipelagocomic.com/comic/

SO GOOD.
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Post by: Shane for Wax on December 06, 2012, 03:44:39 am
A kickstarter I backed got 'approved'! (http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/3299112/vagabond-brewing)

Amount pledged: $50.00
Reward: Like your glassware in large doses? Then this contribution level is for you! You will receive one of our limited edition growlers as well as a first-run pint glass, sticker, and personalized thank you letter.
Estimated delivery: Jan 2013
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Post by: Sleepy on December 06, 2012, 02:39:54 pm
I got a 15/15 on my math assignment. How the fuck? I was seriously making things up towards the end of it.

Either way, I only need 8 more points to pass the class, and the final exam is 50 points, so I think I should be okay.
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Post by: Auggziliary on December 06, 2012, 08:36:58 pm
I pet some bunnies at the pet store.
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Post by: Her3tiK on December 06, 2012, 10:25:32 pm
I recorded bass for my band's first studio recording. Instruments are done, vocals go down in 11 days, and our debut single will be ready to annihilate at the start of the year.

I am beyond excited.
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Post by: Jebediah on December 06, 2012, 11:36:43 pm
I just found a typo on the NIH website. ALSO I gave my first injection today! On a real person!

Today, I am a winner.
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Post by: Meshakhad on December 07, 2012, 01:18:50 am
I just found a typo on the NIH website. ALSO I gave my first injection today! On a real person!

Today, I am a winner.

What did you inject them with?
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Post by: Morgenleoht on December 07, 2012, 01:26:29 am
I recorded bass for my band's first studio recording. Instruments are done, vocals go down in 11 days, and our debut single will be ready to annihilate at the start of the year.

I am beyond excited.

Let us know, dude. We'll have to buy or something.
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Post by: Jebediah on December 07, 2012, 01:29:58 am
I just found a typo on the NIH website. ALSO I gave my first injection today! On a real person!

Today, I am a winner.

What did you inject them with?

3 units of insulin. I preformed swimmingly.
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Post by: RavynousHunter on December 07, 2012, 01:47:02 am
Lil late, but good goin on the assignment, Sleeps!

Also, haven't been to Little Rock at all today.  Going out is all well and good, and a necessary part of staying sane, but I hope I can avoid going to town for at least the rest of this week.  Unless I'm promised pizza.  Then, I might be tempted...
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Post by: RinellaWasHere on December 07, 2012, 02:44:21 am
I may have a girlfriend now, and I asked her out with the best line ever.

So she came to my dorm's coffee bar tonight. I said hi, and we got to talking. She's the girl I mentioned a few weeks back who I sort of asked out to dinner. She asked why I did that, and I fumbled my answer.

Me: Well, I really like you- Um, I'd really like to get to know you better.

Her: Was that first thing what you meant to say?

(click to show/hide)

She gave me her number. I'm glowing with joy.
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Post by: davedan on December 07, 2012, 03:36:32 am
Good on you Rinella!

Anyway remember the three basics of dating, rohypnol, chloroform and duct tape and she has to have sex with you if you buy her dinner.

Bullshit aside I hope you both have a good time and make a connection and a better friend.

Real advice, she's as nervous as you have fun, and remember you rock like a frog in a sock full of ice cubes.

My confession: I'm off to Bangladesh! Back in a couple of weeks.


BIATCHES


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Post by: RavynousHunter on December 07, 2012, 03:44:33 am
I may have a girlfriend now, and I asked her out with the best line ever.

So she came to my dorm's coffee bar tonight. I said hi, and we got to talking. She's the girl I mentioned a few weeks back who I sort of asked out to dinner. She asked why I did that, and I fumbled my answer.

Me: Well, I really like you- Um, I'd really like to get to know you better.

Her: Was that first thing what you meant to say?

(click to show/hide)

She gave me her number. I'm glowing with joy.

Awesome, brother!  Best advice I can give, and this is gonna sound really corny, is to just be you.  Don't try to put up a false front, because brother, lemme tell ya, it is far, far better to be disliked for who you are than to be loved for something you're not.  If that works out well, you'll know...once you get past the initial awkward "oh my god, I have a girlfriend" phase, you should find that talking to her and bein around 'er is as natural as breathing.

How do I know?  That's exactly how it is with me and my lady.  More'n 18 months on, and we can still sit around talking for hours on end.  We can even enjoy bein with one another without speaking a single word.

Just, keep this in mind, always: actions will always speak louder than words.
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Post by: SimSim on December 07, 2012, 04:42:03 pm
Found a giftset of Chimay that contains 1 glass and a Chimay Red, Tripel, and Bue. Merry Christmas to me.
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Post by: Art Vandelay on December 07, 2012, 08:19:01 pm
I may have a girlfriend now, and I asked her out with the best line ever.

So she came to my dorm's coffee bar tonight. I said hi, and we got to talking. She's the girl I mentioned a few weeks back who I sort of asked out to dinner. She asked why I did that, and I fumbled my answer.

Me: Well, I really like you- Um, I'd really like to get to know you better.

Her: Was that first thing what you meant to say?

(click to show/hide)

She gave me her number. I'm glowing with joy.

Now that you have her number, be sure to send her a picture of your penis. It shows confidence and a refreshing up-front attitude about both your assets and your intentions. Girls love it when you take such a step to remove a large amount of uncertainty about a relationship and thus a large potential for drama from the get-go.
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Post by: The Right Honourable Mlle Antéchrist on December 07, 2012, 08:54:41 pm
Netflix has made Star Trek: TNG available in Canada. Yay.
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Post by: SimSim on December 07, 2012, 08:58:04 pm
Have they made DS9 available?
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Post by: The Right Honourable Mlle Antéchrist on December 07, 2012, 09:00:13 pm
No :(
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Post by: SimSim on December 07, 2012, 09:53:42 pm
BOO!

At least TNG is good for the most part. Except for season 2.
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Post by: The Right Honourable Mlle Antéchrist on December 07, 2012, 10:02:40 pm
Season 2 has a few decent episodes. Season 1 is where the real cheese is.
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Post by: SimSim on December 07, 2012, 10:15:12 pm
Hmmm, been a while since I've watched it, but I do remember a writer's strike going on during season two and it being a real stinker. But I don't remember much about season 1. Now I want to rewatch it.
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Post by: nickiknack on December 07, 2012, 10:17:22 pm
I got my $15 rebate check in the mail today, from my dog's heartworm medication company.
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Post by: Art Vandelay on December 08, 2012, 07:29:55 am
I just discovered an awesome way to play Halo 3. Slightly alter the Infection game mode to give the zombies 300% movement speed, then select the Sandtrap map. Hilarious zombie-vehicle chases will ensue. I tell you, get a few friends/family to play with and it's an absolute hoot.
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Post by: RinellaWasHere on December 10, 2012, 01:02:45 pm
I just rocked my Cantonese final.
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Post by: TheL on December 10, 2012, 07:11:42 pm
MY BREAD ROSE RIGHT, YOU GUYS!  IT FINALLY ROSE RIGHT!!

Lesson learned:  Never try to rush the second rise.  Also, you knead to need more.  Or something like that.


ETA: False alarm.  It still was too dense.  I just don't have the arm strength yet to knead it enough.
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Post by: JohnE on December 10, 2012, 10:36:20 pm
I'm a special guest on the Conlangery podcast on an episode featuring one of my languages. (http://conlangery.com/2012/12/10/conlangery-77-fairylang/)
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Post by: lazerfrog on December 10, 2012, 10:45:24 pm
I didn't happen today, but I just recently got a job lined up.  Certainly a good thing considering my current financial status.
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Post by: Meshakhad on December 11, 2012, 09:02:51 pm
I just made my first game mod. Specifically, I took the MiscMods mod for Europa Universalis 3, and tweaked the Shattered Europe scenario to create a Jewish OPM in Lisboa. And it WORKED! Long live the Republic of Sepharad!
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Post by: Morgenleoht on December 11, 2012, 09:57:13 pm
I completed an inch of Viking knitting without killing anyone, including myself.
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Post by: Her3tiK on December 11, 2012, 10:40:37 pm
Came up with a brutal breakdown for this song I'm working on. Now to finish the instrumentation and add lyrics.
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Post by: Morgenleoht on December 12, 2012, 03:14:47 am
I've gotten into the university of my choice. :D
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Post by: Morgenleoht on December 12, 2012, 09:09:29 pm
I donated a bike I couldn't use today... and because I couldn't sell it and I'm on a pension, I got a $30 gift card from the charity I donated it to.
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Post by: Jebediah on December 12, 2012, 10:39:21 pm
I've gotten into the university of my choice. :D

Congratulations!
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Post by: Moltar on December 12, 2012, 10:40:56 pm
I can fail my final tomorrow and still get a B in the class.
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Post by: Sleepy on December 12, 2012, 10:53:52 pm
I'm done with this semester.
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Post by: Morgenleoht on December 12, 2012, 11:05:17 pm
I've gotten into the university of my choice. :D

Congratulations!

Thanks! On the downside, I'm facing waking up times of 4-6AM and 4 hour commutes (2 hours there and back) at least three days a week...
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Post by: Sleepy on December 13, 2012, 06:17:47 pm
My friends and I exchanged gifts today, and everything they got me was penis-related. Needless to say, I'm a happy camper.
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Post by: ThunderWulf on December 14, 2012, 01:56:19 am
Got to see some of the meteor shower! ^_^
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Post by: RinellaWasHere on December 16, 2012, 01:59:34 pm
I'm 20!
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Post by: nickiknack on December 16, 2012, 02:03:42 pm
I'm 20!

Happy Birthday. Enjoy your 20's, because when you turn 30 you'll be wondering where the time went.
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Post by: largeham on December 16, 2012, 05:50:02 pm
I've gotten into the university of my choice. :D

Congratulations!

Thanks! On the downside, I'm facing waking up times of 4-6AM and 4 hour commutes (2 hours there and back) at least three days a week...

If you are taking public transport, try to catch some sleep on it. I face similar traveling times, it is basically the only way I survive.
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Post by: nickiknack on December 16, 2012, 07:56:23 pm
I got an email from one of my online star wars buddies(she's huge Palpatine fangirl like me), she's almost finished with the picture that she's drawing for me, and she hopes to have it finish by christmas. If anyone is interested in her work, here's her blog (http://pileofsith.tumblr.com/), she has her DA account linked on it also.
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Post by: Morgenleoht on December 16, 2012, 09:49:15 pm
I've gotten into the university of my choice. :D

Congratulations!

Thanks! On the downside, I'm facing waking up times of 4-6AM and 4 hour commutes (2 hours there and back) at least three days a week...

If you are taking public transport, try to catch some sleep on it. I face similar traveling times, it is basically the only way I survive.

Sad autistic is sad because she can't sleep at the drop of a hat. By the time I got to sleep, I would have reached Brisbane. (Lives on the Gold Coast)...
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Post by: Distind on December 17, 2012, 07:55:36 am
Found a pretty good joke,

The punchline to a joke 500 years in the making

(click to show/hide)
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Post by: ThunderWulf on December 17, 2012, 09:48:03 am
Not today, but yesterday at work I got to meet Lilly the Hero Pit Bull (http://www.facebook.com/LillyTheHeroPitBull?ref=stream).  Awesome pittie who rescued her owner's mom from being hit by a freight train.
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Post by: Sleepy on December 17, 2012, 03:39:14 pm
I'm nearly halfway done with my essays for my internship application, and that makes me a happy panda.
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Post by: Auggziliary on December 17, 2012, 05:05:20 pm
My sister was proposed to.
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Post by: erictheblue on December 17, 2012, 05:27:22 pm
I have a job interview with a local Public Defenders Office on January 2. Apparently they had tried to call and e-mail me, but had the wrong phone number and (I suspect) typed my e-mail address wrong. But I called to follow up (not knowing either of the above) and left a message with the correct number. So they called and scheduled me.
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Post by: Cerim Treascair on December 17, 2012, 05:48:16 pm
I got a care package from my parents today... $400 in four seperate checks.
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Post by: nickiknack on December 17, 2012, 07:03:47 pm
My dog's Christmas gift(a new bed) came today.
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Post by: Impious Rex on December 17, 2012, 10:49:05 pm
Finally got to see my grades today, and they were good ones.
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Post by: RinellaWasHere on December 17, 2012, 10:52:22 pm
Operation: Obsidian-Shard Shave was a resounding success. I no longer have literally any facial hair, and didn't cut myself at all.
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Post by: Veras on December 17, 2012, 11:34:53 pm
My adviser informed me that I do not require any more electives:  the seminar that I took this semester was the last one I require as a graduate student (actually, I'm a little annoyed by this, as he told me that I was going to need another one after this when I met him in August, but whatever).

I finished my paper for my class today.  As such, with the exception of my thesis, this was the last paper that I will write as a Master's student.

My brother was in a car accident today, and the pictures look pretty terrifying, but nobody was hurt (despite the fact a semi was involved).  I'll count that as a good thing.
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Post by: Osama bin Bambi on December 17, 2012, 11:41:01 pm
I finished a philosophy paper. Woohoo!
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Post by: RavynousHunter on December 18, 2012, 02:08:35 am
Got my financial aid straightened out, declined all the loans, accepted my kickass grant, and setup direct deposit so the remainder is sent straight to my bank account.

Productive day was productive.
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Post by: Meshakhad on December 18, 2012, 04:03:57 am
This was more of a "last week" thing, but still:

My dad has been hired by my old high school to teach a programming class. Even better, he's decided to hire me as his lab assistant. Also, I'll be learning Python.
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Post by: Her3tiK on December 18, 2012, 10:45:32 am
It's raining again. The streets will smell clean.
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Post by: TheL on December 18, 2012, 01:00:56 pm
This was more of a "last week" thing, but still:

My dad has been hired by my old high school to teach a programming class. Even better, he's decided to hire me as his lab assistant. Also, I'll be learning Python.

Have a congratulatory cake.

(http://eat-the-evidence.com/photos/2011-jul29-enthoughtbaking12.jpg)
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Post by: nickiknack on December 18, 2012, 02:01:22 pm
I'm done with my christmas shopping, fuck yeah.
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Post by: Zygarde on December 19, 2012, 05:20:12 pm
Two things of great happiness happened to me today. The first is that I finally passed my algebra 1 finals which I had to retake twice. The second is I am done with first semester finals and don't have to go back to school after tomorrow so I am ultra happy and exited about the rest of my 10th grade year. 
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Post by: Her3tiK on December 19, 2012, 08:32:43 pm
Found a book store in Long Beach that sells books for $1. I know own books on learning Italian and Spanish.
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Post by: nickiknack on December 20, 2012, 12:11:01 am
My Mom made christmas cookies, yeah, time to sneak some.
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Post by: Art Vandelay on December 20, 2012, 06:19:12 am
Got the majority of my Christmas shopping done. Now I just have to wait for Steam to get on with their sale so I can finish off the last of it.

Also, tis a good day for people who own Alpha Centauri on GOG.com. They gave us Alien Crossfire for free. Finally, it's now possible to get that game without either pirating or paying through the nose on eBay.
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Post by: Sleepy on December 20, 2012, 03:25:56 pm
I finished my Christmas wrapping today. Also, when I called a couple places to pay bills, it turned out that my account had been credited for a couple things, so I have nothing to pay. That leaves at least an extra $400 in my pocket, which is quite pleasing.
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Post by: Shane for Wax on December 20, 2012, 03:37:33 pm
Saw my doctor.

My enlarged throat lymph nodes aren't from cancer.

She says it's allergies+acid reflux doing it.

So yay.
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Post by: Her3tiK on December 20, 2012, 04:05:02 pm
Didn't get home from a party til 5:30 this morning. Largely because of a food fight.
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Post by: Hades on December 20, 2012, 04:15:12 pm
My friend and I are going to see The Hobbit on Saturday. FUCK YEAH, SON.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: SimSim on December 20, 2012, 05:16:39 pm
Won $50 at work holiday party. Oh yeah!
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Post by: nickiknack on December 20, 2012, 08:29:20 pm
I found my favorite pair of earrings, I thought they were lost forever.
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Post by: ThunderWulf on December 20, 2012, 10:15:42 pm
Got my new pendant I ordered! ^_^  Now I just need a slightly longer chain for it, because it feels like it's too close around my neck.
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Post by: nickiknack on December 21, 2012, 12:26:39 am
I'm now FB friends with comic book writer John Ostrander(He writes a lot the Star Wars comics), awesome....
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Post by: Her3tiK on December 21, 2012, 01:51:12 am
Had a nice evening of reading up on psychologist Carl Jung's theory of the 'shadow'. It's incredibly interesting, and seems to be meshing with my personal philosophies in a way that are helping them change and grow. I can't wait to get my hands on his published works so I have more than snippets and analyses to browse.
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Post by: ironbite on December 21, 2012, 02:16:21 am
I finished my Christmas wrapping today. Also, when I called a couple places to pay bills, it turned out that my account had been credited for a couple things, so I have nothing to pay. That leaves at least an extra $400 in my pocket, which is quite pleasing.

So it's still not to late to get me a birthday present.
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Post by: Cerim Treascair on December 21, 2012, 02:50:09 am
I got a $100 bonus check on top of my paycheck... and got to go home 2 hours early.  My job rules.  My boss is even more awesome.
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Post by: Sigmaleph on December 21, 2012, 04:20:09 pm
Got a 9 (out of 10) on my last final of the year.
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Post by: Her3tiK on December 21, 2012, 06:47:43 pm
I'll be opening for Jeff Loomis in April.
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Post by: Mechtaur on December 22, 2012, 01:52:12 am
I got a new ushanka on order. Can't wait.
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Post by: Hades on December 22, 2012, 12:10:10 pm
I'm going to see The Hobbit in a couple hours, and this also happened.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v630/stryder85/esd_zpsb88ab6ca.png)
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Post by: Auggziliary on December 22, 2012, 07:24:40 pm
One of my friends smoked a ton of weed, then skyped me. He introduced me to every item in his pantry, then talked to his cat for a while.
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Post by: ThunderWulf on December 23, 2012, 12:24:37 am
One of my friends smoked a ton of weed, then skyped me. He introduced me to every item in his pantry, then talked to his cat for a while.

That sounds like a hilariously good time.
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Post by: Her3tiK on December 23, 2012, 01:49:51 am
Wrote a good number of riffs that'll likely form a new song. It's incredibly sad and depressing.

ETA: Also got an offer to write some blues tunes for an indie film one of my high school buddies is working on. If he gets it into Sundance Film Festival, I'll get an IMDB page and be able to add "Composer" to my resume :P
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Post by: chiheisen on December 23, 2012, 07:16:35 am
My father-in-law randomly sent me a package containing a box of one of my favorite sweets and ¥30000 just for the hell of it.
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Post by: Shane for Wax on December 23, 2012, 01:47:51 pm
I got a new phone the other day and after putting apps on it I figured out how to take screenshots (it's really easy with ICS)

So what do I do? Put Commander Shepard and Jack on my home screen:

(http://24.media.tumblr.com/d7ab57cf228ed7e0a1559abd7678ae46/tumblr_mfhy9lvH0E1qdl4w6o1_500.png)
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Post by: nickiknack on December 25, 2012, 12:13:59 pm
$100 gift card to amazon, enough said.
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Post by: Auggziliary on December 25, 2012, 01:11:28 pm
I got 2 crystal bird statues and they're beautiful.
I also got an iPod(the new nano) and a 100$ gift card for Sephora.
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Post by: RinellaWasHere on December 25, 2012, 01:33:47 pm
Got a badass overcoat.
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Post by: Captain Jack Harkness on December 25, 2012, 04:35:19 pm
I'm enjoying Xmas with my baby nephew.
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Post by: ThunderWulf on December 25, 2012, 09:20:43 pm
New Droid tablet! :)
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Post by: Osama bin Bambi on December 26, 2012, 12:53:22 am
I am proud of my many contributions to RationalWiki's page on Geert Wilders. http://rationalwiki.org/wiki/Geert_Wilders (http://rationalwiki.org/wiki/Geert_Wilders)
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Post by: Sleepy on December 27, 2012, 12:35:49 pm
My mom found out her cancer hasn't returned.
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Post by: ThunderWulf on December 27, 2012, 12:46:22 pm
My mom found out her cancer hasn't returned.

Yay! That's always good new to hear when someone's winning agsinst cancer.
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Post by: Saturn500 on December 27, 2012, 03:38:25 pm
My Neo Geo X Gold Limited Edition finally arrived!
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Post by: RavynousHunter on December 28, 2012, 01:07:35 am
Mum came home a lot early from work, both because there were no patients in her area and because of the roads being a bit more...treacherous than normal, due to snow/ice.  Also, surprised me with pineapple Smirnoff Ice.  Normally, I don't drink, I can't stand liquor.  Also, whenever the fam gets liquor, they bet beer, which is fucking disgusting no matter what pretty name you dress it up with.  Seems ma noticed this, and decided to get me somethin, as well.  Might be a bit odd, her gettin me booze, but...well, the intent was genuinely good, and I'm glad she took me into consideration.

Oh, she also got a bottle of red muscadine wine for New Year's.  I quite like wine, especially -that- particular variety.

I'm one classy sumbitch, I tell ya what.
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Post by: nickiknack on December 28, 2012, 07:29:13 pm
I ordered my Kindle Paperwhite, and I ordered a really awesome custom case for it.
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Post by: largeham on December 29, 2012, 05:58:35 am
Got a $5 pay rise. Doesn't sound like much, but represents an increase of over 33%.
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Post by: Her3tiK on December 29, 2012, 11:20:49 am
Got a $5 pay rise. Doesn't sound like much, but represents an increase of over 33%.
Nice! Take what you can get, dude!

How have I not heard King Diamond until today?
Also, woke up to the sound of thunder. It is looking to be a good day.
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Post by: Art Vandelay on December 29, 2012, 09:17:20 pm
I just found out that GTAIII works just fine without having to knob about in any .ini files. This please me and my massive nostalgia boner very much.
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Post by: RinellaWasHere on December 29, 2012, 09:42:58 pm
I got a new waistcoat and tie today for ten bucks. This brings my total suit and formalwear count to:

3 complete standard suits
2 complete tuxedos
1 stroller suit
1 Chesterfield overcoat
3 pairs of dress shoes
17 long ties
6 pre-tied bow ties
2 self-tied bow ties

And because I thrift-shop like a madman, all this combined has cost me less than $200. I may not be handsome, but I am one well-dressed motherfucker.
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Post by: Moltar on December 29, 2012, 10:47:36 pm
I tackled a loafer at work today.
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Post by: RinellaWasHere on December 29, 2012, 11:04:50 pm
I tackled a loafer at work today.

I read this and thought you meant the kind of shoe.
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Post by: Moltar on December 29, 2012, 11:06:11 pm
I tackled a loafer at work today.

I read this and thought you meant the kind of shoe.

No, I always wanted to tackle a thief to the ground, another one to check off my bucket list.
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Post by: Zygarde on December 29, 2012, 11:09:21 pm
I tackled a loafer at work today.

Combine this with your avatar and this becomes possibly the greatest mental image ever.
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Post by: Art Vandelay on December 30, 2012, 10:08:27 am
Finally, I think I've figured out how to play Alpha Centauri without running my faction into the ground a few turns in. I must say, I feel like I've really accomplished something here.
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Post by: Feral Dog on December 30, 2012, 08:32:41 pm
Today's my birthday. Got two books using a gift card and a Starbucks using a free drink coupon, and a free Red Robins burger that I split with my sister. Since the family is broke, I have a belated party next weekend. 90% finished with a crochet 3DS carrying case- just have to block the other two pieces (not enough pins to do all three at once), attach a button, and sew the pieces together, all of which takes maybe 15 minutes after the blocking is done. Also fixed my copy of Portal 2- turns out one of the files wasn't verified.
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Post by: ironbite on December 31, 2012, 12:49:22 am
Watched Tony Romo choke a huge as donkey dick.
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Post by: Veras on December 31, 2012, 09:44:35 am
There was a new Order of the Stick posted today (first one in three months).
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Post by: RinellaWasHere on December 31, 2012, 12:36:28 pm
There was a new Order of the Stick posted today (first one in three months).

WAIT WHAT HOLY CRAP I NEED TO READ IT
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Post by: Sleepy on December 31, 2012, 01:40:52 pm
I got some kickass letters of recommendation for this naval base internship. I can't wait to find out who's chosen.

Also, my Morrowind download is already at 52%. That's quite unexpected, considering this crappy net.
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Post by: Cerim Treascair on December 31, 2012, 01:45:14 pm
I got some new yarn today :3 I'm going to wear my knitting needles to nubs <3
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Post by: Mechtaur on December 31, 2012, 11:32:28 pm
My new ushanka came in the mail today!

On the flip side, my hedgehog's much needed food did not.
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Post by: Shane for Wax on January 01, 2013, 02:46:20 am
Hedgie needs food badly. Hedgie better not be about to die.
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Post by: TheL on January 01, 2013, 11:24:23 am
Last night at a New Years party, I discovered the game Cards Against Humanity.  So many people here need to play that game...
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Post by: Meshakhad on January 01, 2013, 04:51:16 pm
Last night at a New Years party, I discovered the game Cards Against Humanity.  So many people here need to play that game...

The week before my best friend's wedding, I spent a lot of time playing it with the wedding party.
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Post by: Mechtaur on January 01, 2013, 04:56:20 pm
Hedgie needs food badly. Hedgie better not be about to die.

Hedgie is the portliest thing you will ever see and has been scarfing down earthworms as a very happily received replacement.

I would never allow any of my pets to come under harm if I could help it.
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Post by: nickiknack on January 01, 2013, 08:04:35 pm
Somehow the girls in my department ended up talking about boobs, and I have the most admired ones.
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Post by: Auggziliary on January 01, 2013, 08:07:44 pm
Somehow the girls in my department ended up talking about boobs, and I have the most admired ones.

Hahaha, I remember in my 9th grade year my female friends were talking about how they thought their breasts were too small. I walked up and said "What are y'all talking about?" and everyone was like "OH shut up you!", since I am a D cup.
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Post by: nickiknack on January 01, 2013, 08:11:19 pm
That's what I'm too, 38 D.
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Post by: Auggziliary on January 01, 2013, 08:22:02 pm
That's what I'm too, 38 D.

34 D here.
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Post by: Her3tiK on January 01, 2013, 10:27:54 pm
Went to the best NYE party I've ever been to. Drank the most I ever have, vaguely remember dancing to music I usually hate, met some cool new people, and got to know one of my best friends a lot better. I get the feeling this is going to be a good year.
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Post by: ironbite on January 02, 2013, 12:43:56 am
That's what I'm too, 38 D.

34 D here.

*sits down*

Ironbite-do go on.
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Post by: RavynousHunter on January 02, 2013, 12:48:49 am
Homemade Chinese food.  Crab rangoon and General Tsao's chicken.  FUCKING.  YES.
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Post by: Feral Dog on January 02, 2013, 01:49:39 am
I got some new yarn today :3 I'm going to wear my knitting needles to nubs <3

What kind of yarn?
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Post by: nickiknack on January 02, 2013, 11:10:06 am
The heat's back on, now it's just a waiting game to see how long the house warms up completely.
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Post by: ThunderWulf on January 02, 2013, 04:07:14 pm
So my next ink is going to be adding some more and finishing up one of my current tatts, but I found a sick design for one my next two full inks.  The first one I'm going to do is a silhoutte of a forest around my right wrist, but I stumbled across this one today.  I had gotten a new Alestorm album, and this was on the cd and the back inside paper as well.

Spoiler'd for size.
(click to show/hide)
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Post by: Her3tiK on January 02, 2013, 10:14:20 pm
So my next ink is going to be adding some more and finishing up one of my current tatts, but I found a sick design for one my next two full inks.  The first one I'm going to do is a silhoutte of a forest around my right wrist, but I stumbled across this one today.  I had gotten a new Alestorm album, and this was on the cd and the back inside paper as well.

Spoiler'd for size.
(click to show/hide)
That's gonna be pretty badass.
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Post by: JohnE on January 03, 2013, 12:21:27 am
Decadence is getting pizza delivered to your hotel room and eating it in bed, in your underwear, while watching Doctor Who.
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Post by: R. U. Sirius on January 03, 2013, 08:47:06 am
The heat's back on, now it's just a waiting game to see how long the house warms up completely.

I volunteer to help keep you warm until it does!
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Post by: RinellaWasHere on January 03, 2013, 01:24:24 pm
Tonight is my Eagle Scout Court of Honor. I earned the rank two years ago, but we're finally having the ceremony. I'm really excited.
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Post by: Morgenleoht on January 03, 2013, 02:45:04 pm
Douchebag flatmate has been asked to leave. :)
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Post by: nickiknack on January 03, 2013, 08:37:17 pm
My Kindle paperwhite came today. Fuck yeah!!
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Post by: ThunderWulf on January 03, 2013, 09:20:15 pm
I had $100 in GameStop gift cards, so I pre-ordered Dead Space 3, bought Far Cry 3, and got some awesome Turtle Beach gaming headphones for like 30 bucks.
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Post by: Lt. Fred on January 03, 2013, 10:50:55 pm
Went on a date.
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Post by: nickiknack on January 04, 2013, 10:43:13 pm
I found $1 on my way home from volunteering and I found this awesomely geeky indie makeup place called Victorian Disco (http://www.victoriandisco.com/), and they have a collection of Star Wars (http://www.victoriandisco.com/collections/galaxy-far-far-down-the-street) inspired makeup. And yes, I did order some. :D
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Post by: Cerim Treascair on January 05, 2013, 10:49:35 am
I got some new yarn today :3 I'm going to wear my knitting needles to nubs <3

What kind of yarn?

medium worsted weight.  4.  Looking to try some bulky 5 stuff though.


Also, more good stuff happening:  I got my car back with the new alternator in the day after I dropped it off.
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Post by: Sleepy on January 05, 2013, 04:05:52 pm
Our chimney is fixed and we have fire now. Also an easy way to kill stink bugs.
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Post by: Art Vandelay on January 05, 2013, 09:26:14 pm
Our chimney is fixed and we have fire now. Also an easy way to kill stink bugs.
You sure that won't make them smell even worse?
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Post by: Sleepy on January 05, 2013, 09:31:13 pm
Our chimney is fixed and we have fire now. Also an easy way to kill stink bugs.
You sure that won't make them smell even worse?

We haven't had any issues with it so far. It's worked for the past few years, and it's satisfying to know that thousands of them are burning.
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Post by: Art Vandelay on January 05, 2013, 09:32:36 pm
Well then, carry on.
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Post by: Feral Dog on January 07, 2013, 04:07:48 am
I got some new yarn today :3 I'm going to wear my knitting needles to nubs <3

What kind of yarn?

medium worsted weight.  4.  Looking to try some bulky 5 stuff though.


Also, more good stuff happening:  I got my car back with the new alternator in the day after I dropped it off.

I'm partial to alpaca, cashmere, cotton, and bamboo yarns. The first two types are pretty pricey (especially if you shop those niche stores that carry the really nice brands), and I have too many animals to have that much nice string around, so I usually save that for gifts. Cotton and bamboo are general use stuff.

Functional cars: woo hoo!
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Post by: Her3tiK on January 07, 2013, 04:20:35 pm
I just found out that my band will be opening for Cattle Decapitation in San Diego next month, at the venue where I spent the best nights of my teenage years. I could not be more excited right now.
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Post by: Art Vandelay on January 08, 2013, 04:00:42 am
Three awesome live speedruns in a row. Grand Theft Auto III, Fallout and Fallout 2.

I can't think of a better way to spend my evening.
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Post by: Sleepy on January 08, 2013, 06:37:58 pm
I am jumping for joy right now. My internship application required transcripts from both of my colleges, and I was having issues with getting my community college to send one. Well, I just checked my application status, and the transcript has been processed! I'm good to go!
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Post by: ThunderWulf on January 08, 2013, 06:53:42 pm
I just found out that my band will be opening for Cattle Decapitation in San Diego next month, at the venue where I spent the best nights of my teenage years. I could not be more excited right now.

That's awesome scoring a big name concert like that!
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Post by: Cerim Treascair on January 08, 2013, 07:21:33 pm
I  just made a delightful breakfast for dinner.  Three Belgian waffles, two scrambled eggs, a pound of hash browns and six sausage links each for my roomie and I.
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Post by: Shane for Wax on January 08, 2013, 07:43:58 pm
And I had real food for the first time since Thursday!

...What?

No, but in all seriousness since everyone is tired of hearing about my food at the hospital: I have an infection and they're treating it so hopefully I get to go home tomorrow!
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Post by: Hades on January 08, 2013, 08:44:03 pm
I  just made a delightful breakfast for dinner.  Three Belgian waffles, two scrambled eggs, a pound of hash browns and six sausage links each for my roomie and I.

You'll have that Brad Pitt Fight Club body in no time.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ThunderWulf on January 08, 2013, 08:50:05 pm
And I had real food for the first time since Thursday!

...What?

No, but in all seriousness since everyone is tired of hearing about my food at the hospital: I have an infection and they're treating it so hopefully I get to go home tomorrow!

Glad to hear you'll be home soon!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Shane for Wax on January 08, 2013, 09:00:22 pm
And I had real food for the first time since Thursday!

...What?

No, but in all seriousness since everyone is tired of hearing about my food at the hospital: I have an infection and they're treating it so hopefully I get to go home tomorrow!

Glad to hear you'll be home soon!

Thanks! So're my parents. Mum's sick too so dad's exhausting himself trying to care for us both.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ironbite on January 09, 2013, 12:34:08 am
I am jumping for joy right now. My internship application required transcripts from both of my colleges, and I was having issues with getting my community college to send one. Well, I just checked my application status, and the transcript has been processed! I'm good to go!

And soon I'll be making jokes about you surrounded by seamen.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sleepy on January 09, 2013, 12:41:36 am
I am jumping for joy right now. My internship application required transcripts from both of my colleges, and I was having issues with getting my community college to send one. Well, I just checked my application status, and the transcript has been processed! I'm good to go!

And soon I'll be making jokes about you surrounded by seamen.

I look forward to it.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ironbite on January 09, 2013, 01:04:10 am
Seamen as far as you can see.  So much seaman, you'll be gagging on them.  So much seaman you'll be feeling covered in them.

Ironbite-hmmmm...can I drag this out?
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Post by: Jebediah on January 09, 2013, 11:22:18 am
One of my old roommates just left me a nice message on my facebook and it really made my day.
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Post by: nickiknack on January 09, 2013, 02:15:58 pm
I got my custom Kindle case  (http://www.etsy.com/listing/111257927/ipad-mini-star-wars-death-star-ereader?ref=sr_gallery_38&ga_search_query=star+wars+kindle+case&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=US&ga_ref=auto6&ga_search_type=all) in the mail today.  ;D
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: R. U. Sirius on January 09, 2013, 05:18:44 pm
A couple of friends came over and we watched the "Three Stooges" movie.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ThunderWulf on January 09, 2013, 06:42:13 pm
Well I just FINALLY got my new phone! After dealing with all that shit with the original phone I got two years ago being awful and being replaced several times, then having an old phone with a cracked screen, it's good to have something that actually fully works again.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: nickiknack on January 10, 2013, 10:37:34 pm
I finally got to see the Hobbit.
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Post by: QueenofHearts on January 11, 2013, 12:44:18 am
1000 posts
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Post by: Auggziliary on January 12, 2013, 12:32:33 am
So there's this girl that bullies everyone in our grade, and I mean everyone. But she's a complete coward. Like today, basically I stood up for someone from her. Later when I saw her I wanted to talk to her. Every time I tried to talk to her she ran away, this happened 3 times.
Lately I've been making jokes about her, and everyone laughs at them. I like to do this because she gets REALLY self conscious when I joke about her, like even with a really light one about her that no one should get offended by, she turns bright red and can only react with "Yeah?! well...you.. sh-SHUDDUP BITCH". It's actually quite hilarious.

I'm just really happy to discover that she's actually really pathetic, and now I can stand up to her, and get a laugh.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Jebediah on January 12, 2013, 12:40:09 am
Lately I've been making jokes about her, and everyone laughs at them. I like to do this because she gets REALLY self conscious when I joke about her, like even with a really light one about her that no one should get offended by, she turns bright red and can only react with "Yeah?! well...you.. sh-SHUDDUP BITCH". It's actually quite hilarious.

That really isn't very nice.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Auggziliary on January 12, 2013, 12:51:44 am
Lately I've been making jokes about her, and everyone laughs at them. I like to do this because she gets REALLY self conscious when I joke about her, like even with a really light one about her that no one should get offended by, she turns bright red and can only react with "Yeah?! well...you.. sh-SHUDDUP BITCH". It's actually quite hilarious.

That really isn't very nice.

They aren't mean jokes though. Like we had a little project where we basically drew pictures. Everyone's of course didn't look stellar. We all started making fun of everyone's posters for fun. She just called my poster stupid and that she didn't want to look at it. So I made a joke about her poster. She drew a bull and the horns looked weird, so joked about them having bunny ears. Because she bullies me a lot she gets pissed whenever people laugh with me instead of her.
Then she got all pissed off and started acting like some kind of victim and then tried to bully me again(She calls me stupid, and makes fun of me because I take anti-depressants, and a bunch of other things). Of course I didn't really care because it basically came down to her stuttering.
This is the same girl that says everyday that she "Doesn't give a shit about what others say about" her. I mean, she makes fun of rape victims who don't scream or struggle because apparently being frozen in fear is "stupid". She's an absolute bitch and half of my friends are scared of her(the other half she ass kisses to, so they think she's an angel).
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ironbite on January 12, 2013, 01:37:55 am
Hit her with what'll be left of the bacon haunch I'm bringing you.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Shane for Wax on January 12, 2013, 01:42:48 am
Don't become the bully in return...
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on January 12, 2013, 02:24:53 am
Sounds like someone who's just got no sense of humor, to me.  Seriously, if she can't take a run-of-the-mill schoolroom ribbing, well...tough.  I've known alpha bitches like that, think they're the cock of the walk, but the moment someone makes even a tiny, innocuous joke about them, the fucking world's ending or some shit.  It doesn't have to be something huge, you could just use an old, grade school "somethin on your nose" joke, and they'd fly off in a pissy little huff.

Now, I'm not saying ya outright mock 'er, or treat 'er like utter shit, but again, if she's a complete cunt, I can't really be arsed to care if she's so pathetic that she can't take an innocent joke.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: QueenofHearts on January 12, 2013, 05:33:58 am
Lately I've been making jokes about her, and everyone laughs at them. I like to do this because she gets REALLY self conscious when I joke about her, like even with a really light one about her that no one should get offended by, she turns bright red and can only react with "Yeah?! well...you.. sh-SHUDDUP BITCH". It's actually quite hilarious.

That really isn't very nice.

I know we all can't be as nice as Jeb, but we should try. If she's that insecure about things, picking on her (even if she tacitly condones it by picking on others) isn't the answer. I was bullied in High School and at the time it does suck, but after you graduate, you'll think back and wonder "why did I even respond to such pettiness." I think it's best to just let it go if she tries to put you down. A simple "yeah, my picture sucks, eh" will quickly take the sting out of her insults. Likewise, when she picks on others just telling her it's not nice and being friendly towards those she bullies will make her look bad enough.

TL;DR, you're better than that, don't stoop to her level.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Art Vandelay on January 12, 2013, 05:48:31 am
My views on the matter; if she can dish it out but can't take it, I say let her fucking have it. In my experience, the only thing cunts like that understand is being decisively put it their place. All this "turn the other cheek" nonsense sounds all high and mighty in theory, but in practice it just sends the message that they're free to walk all over people with no consequences whatsoever.

So yeah, don't hold back. Tear her as many new ones as you please.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ThunderWulf on January 12, 2013, 11:20:56 am
Lately I've been making jokes about her, and everyone laughs at them. I like to do this because she gets REALLY self conscious when I joke about her, like even with a really light one about her that no one should get offended by, she turns bright red and can only react with "Yeah?! well...you.. sh-SHUDDUP BITCH". It's actually quite hilarious.

That really isn't very nice.

I know we all can't be as nice as Jeb, but we should try. If she's that insecure about things, picking on her (even if she tacitly condones it by picking on others) isn't the answer. I was bullied in High School and at the time it does suck, but after you graduate, you'll think back and wonder "why did I even respond to such pettiness." I think it's best to just let it go if she tries to put you down. A simple "yeah, my picture sucks, eh" will quickly take the sting out of her insults. Likewise, when she picks on others just telling her it's not nice and being friendly towards those she bullies will make her look bad enough.

TL;DR, you're better than that, don't stoop to her level.

Yeah, there are better ways to go about a situation like that.  Just bullying back makes you no better than her.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Auggziliary on January 12, 2013, 11:32:56 am
Lately I've been making jokes about her, and everyone laughs at them. I like to do this because she gets REALLY self conscious when I joke about her, like even with a really light one about her that no one should get offended by, she turns bright red and can only react with "Yeah?! well...you.. sh-SHUDDUP BITCH". It's actually quite hilarious.

That really isn't very nice.

I know we all can't be as nice as Jeb, but we should try. If she's that insecure about things, picking on her (even if she tacitly condones it by picking on others) isn't the answer. I was bullied in High School and at the time it does suck, but after you graduate, you'll think back and wonder "why did I even respond to such pettiness." I think it's best to just let it go if she tries to put you down. A simple "yeah, my picture sucks, eh" will quickly take the sting out of her insults. Likewise, when she picks on others just telling her it's not nice and being friendly towards those she bullies will make her look bad enough.

TL;DR, you're better than that, don't stoop to her level.

Yeah, there are better ways to go about a situation like that.  Just bullying back makes you no better than her.

Yeah I was kind of worried about that. None of it is outright bullying, usually whenever she goes on a bitch-fest about someone behind their back I'll call her out on it, and sometimes be sassy about it. I usually just stand up for people in a humorous way.
Like one day she was making fun of a trumpet player because he messed up(He's really sensitive about it, and he's attempted suicide twice. He's my friend and he thinks he's worthless except for his trumpet playing).  Well I pointed out that last week he had to replace her for almost half a song because she sucks so bad at playing. Her face was priceless.
Another time she was making fun of a girl for looking like "a twelve year old boy with too much eye-liner", which is total bullshit. The girl she was making fun of was absolutely gorgeous and really sweet too. Also she wears boy's clothes so it didn't make any sense to make fun of another girl for sometimes wearing tomboyish clothes. Well I said "Sounds like someone's jealous!" and she got really mad. Then I told her that she kinda looked like her so she shouldn't make fun of her. She just tried to come up with a lame insult and she was really embarrassed.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: QueenofHearts on January 12, 2013, 11:51:13 am
I think the right answers to those would've been to assure the bullied person that they play/look fine, offer a bit of praise about them (you play fine, wish I could stay that in synch & I couldn't pull off that look) and then ask her why she has to be so mean to people. Of course, she'll say something mean to you, but just let it go.

I understand that she is asking for it by being rude, but it isn't worth it. My brother and sister-in-law are no different, they thrive off of high school drama and try to get everyone they can involved in their stupid games. It has lead to them outing me to around town when I don't take their sides in petty squabbling. I let it go. I don't speak to them nor do I consider them family, but I don't perpetuate their drama. And of course people talk and say nasty things, that's what people do. However, a lot of people see them for what they are the minute they (other people) tell me what's being said and hear me say "I know what they're saying, I'm not going to let it get to me" and leave it at that.

Finally, and I'm not trying to beat a dead horse, but the fact you brought up such a story in this thread implies that you took pride in what transpired. That's really what I think is most concerning to us.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Auggziliary on January 12, 2013, 12:01:07 pm
I guess the reason I'm proud is because I'm no longer scared of her like a lot of people are.
Ignoring what she says doesn't work though, because she makes those jokes to MY friends and then gets them to make the jokes too. If I don't react they wont stop. I've tried to tell her seriously to stop but she just laughs and tells me to STFU. Also I can't really ignore some of the stuff she does since it's interrupting me, like in class if I say anything to my friends she will tap me on the shoulder and tell me to STFU for no reason. None of my other friends notice this though since she kisses their asses.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Cerim Treascair on January 12, 2013, 03:12:31 pm
I feel so happy today... I had a long, much-needed discussion with a friend of mine vis a vis religion vs. faith last night, and a weight's been lifted off my shoulders.  I've got lunch and an Ubermonster in me, I'm going to write later, and I may even bake a cake tonight, just for fun.  On top of that, I got a lovely fudge recipe from my roommate's mother.  That's on the docket for next week's baking.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Shane for Wax on January 12, 2013, 06:14:42 pm
(http://24.media.tumblr.com/914e33a2ad32a185b77375893adeb855/tumblr_mgjbvb8LJb1qdl4w6o1_500.png)

All that needs to be said.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ThunderWulf on January 12, 2013, 06:28:01 pm
I feel so happy today... I had a long, much-needed discussion with a friend of mine vis a vis religion vs. faith last night, and a weight's been lifted off my shoulders.  I've got lunch and an Ubermonster in me, I'm going to write later, and I may even bake a cake tonight, just for fun.  On top of that, I got a lovely fudge recipe from my roommate's mother.  That's on the docket for next week's baking.

If you don't mind me asking, WHAT is an Ubermonster?
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Cerim Treascair on January 12, 2013, 06:30:45 pm
I feel so happy today... I had a long, much-needed discussion with a friend of mine vis a vis religion vs. faith last night, and a weight's been lifted off my shoulders.  I've got lunch and an Ubermonster in me, I'm going to write later, and I may even bake a cake tonight, just for fun.  On top of that, I got a lovely fudge recipe from my roommate's mother.  That's on the docket for next week's baking.

If you don't mind me asking, WHAT is an Ubermonster?

An Ubermonster is a variant on the Monster energy drinks... they make it with an adapted German brewing process.  Non-alcoholic energy drink, comes in this amazing glass bottle that you need a bottle opener for... about $4 each, but it hits you like a truck.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: nickiknack on January 12, 2013, 08:20:29 pm
Found out today, the uniform idea has been nixed...Fuck Yeah!!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on January 13, 2013, 03:05:17 am
I tend to prefer the regular or giant bottle variants of Monsters.  The teensy tiny ones do next to nothing, for me, and I have the sneaking suspicion that its because its more "energy blend" and less caffeine.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Cerim Treascair on January 13, 2013, 03:07:05 am
I tend to prefer the regular or giant bottle variants of Monsters.  The teensy tiny ones do next to nothing, for me, and I have the sneaking suspicion that its because its more "energy blend" and less caffeine.

I'm fond of the Lo-Carb variant, but the Zero Sugar new version they've got is oddly delicious.  Fruity!  Still has substantial kick, but no sugar.  And the can design is badass too.  The Ubermonsters have classical Gryphons on the label.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Art Vandelay on January 13, 2013, 05:12:07 am
Lying in bed watching an Attenborough documentary on my laptop. It doesn't get much better than this.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ThunderWulf on January 13, 2013, 06:52:45 pm
I got made an admin of one of the metal pages I'm a fan of on Facebook! :D
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sleepy on January 14, 2013, 08:04:43 pm
I just wrote a crapload of HTML on my first day of class, and it actually looks like something decent. I feel mighty fine, considering I haven't done any error checking, but just opened the page to see how it turned out.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: SimSim on January 14, 2013, 08:35:06 pm
HTML isn't bad, CSS makes me want to kick puppies. I just don't get it.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on January 14, 2013, 10:57:08 pm
First day of school after a nearly 6 year-long hiatus was actually pretty good.  Got most of my online classes first days squared away, and my sign language class was actually pretty cool.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Shane for Wax on January 15, 2013, 09:17:45 am
I just wrote a crapload of HTML on my first day of class, and it actually looks like something decent. I feel mighty fine, considering I haven't done any error checking, but just opened the page to see how it turned out.

I. Hate. Tumblr's. HTML.

In other news the games I ordered are on their way and I'm playing a game of 'will this all arrive in the same box?'
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Jebediah on January 15, 2013, 02:58:00 pm
This girl got an iPhone!!!!!!!! So excited.

I also have new ADD meds.

I am such a winner.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: SimSim on January 15, 2013, 03:21:19 pm
Which one? New phones are always awesome.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Jebediah on January 15, 2013, 05:37:06 pm
4S!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Zygarde on January 15, 2013, 07:08:54 pm
Today I fount out my older cousin Is going to be her graduating classes valedictorian and she is getting four scholarships and I'm really happy for her.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: nickiknack on January 15, 2013, 11:59:46 pm
Our new Keurig machine came to today...FUCK YEAH!! Now we just have to figure out how to work it, given that it's a little bit different from our old one.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ThunderWulf on January 16, 2013, 12:03:03 am
Our new Keurig machine came to today...FUCK YEAH!! Now we just have to figure out how to work it, given that it's a little bit different from our old one.

When we got our first one I swear my caffeine consumption tripled for a little while. :P
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: nickiknack on January 16, 2013, 12:10:20 am
Same thing here with me and my mom. We're the biggest coffee junkies around.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Distind on January 16, 2013, 10:46:23 am
Hah, Keurig machines.

We've had one in the office, but just recently they pushed the cup prices up to 50 cents each. A few days later someone sends out an email to the entire company advertising 'free market' cups for 30 cents each(still more than the original 25). As of this morning we now have an offical policy that sending out emails to the entire company without permission from HR can result in disiplinary action or being fired.

Not really good, but funny shit from where I'm sitting.

Tea, caffine without needing hot water. Just sit the bags in and wait till you can't see through it anymore, then you've got something that'll perk your ass right up.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sleepy on January 17, 2013, 04:33:50 pm
Woohoooooo, evening classes fuckin CANCELED. Hopefully all classes are canceled tomorrow.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ironbite on January 17, 2013, 05:20:02 pm
its not gonna snow sleepy
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: QueenofHearts on January 17, 2013, 05:23:02 pm
its not gonna snow sleepy

It will, you just have to believe  :)
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sleepy on January 17, 2013, 05:38:50 pm
its not gonna snow sleepy

DON'T FUCKING SAY THAT.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on January 17, 2013, 05:43:11 pm
Finished two Psych tests early (~24 hrs early), got my other assignments planned and scheduled on my phone, and I'm gonna do as much as I can, as early as I can.

The fact I'm even capable of this feels fuckin awesome as hell.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ironbite on January 17, 2013, 09:46:58 pm
oh look almost 10 pm as of this post and...

ironbite-NO FUCKING SNOW!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sleepy on January 17, 2013, 09:55:57 pm
(http://img607.imageshack.us/img607/9660/sadfaced.png)
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Jebediah on January 17, 2013, 10:46:01 pm
Finished two Psych tests early (~24 hrs early), got my other assignments planned and scheduled on my phone, and I'm gonna do as much as I can, as early as I can.

The fact I'm even capable of this feels fuckin awesome as hell.

I feel this way the first day of every semester. And then it's gone by the second day.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Cerim Treascair on January 18, 2013, 02:25:55 am
work went blazingly fast yesterday.  Now, though? precious, precious sleep.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Flying Mint Bunny! on January 18, 2013, 07:12:05 am
It's snowing!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sleepy on January 18, 2013, 10:10:15 am
Finished two Psych tests early (~24 hrs early), got my other assignments planned and scheduled on my phone, and I'm gonna do as much as I can, as early as I can.

The fact I'm even capable of this feels fuckin awesome as hell.

I feel this way the first day of every semester. And then it's gone by the second day.

Same here. I've been able to keep it up for a week now though. A new record.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Flying Mint Bunny! on January 20, 2013, 05:17:21 pm
Snowball fight with my brother today :D
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RinellaWasHere on January 20, 2013, 10:53:26 pm
Just got back from dinner with that girl I mentioned a few months back. It's our first time really hanging out, and I think it went great.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Morgenleoht on January 20, 2013, 10:56:59 pm
I can sign up for the virtual lecture and not get up at 4am to make a 8am class. :D
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: nickiknack on January 22, 2013, 08:10:03 pm
So I picked up my w-2 today, and I was curious to how much I would get back, so I just did a quick tax calculator thing and if it did it right I should get about $1,132 back...I'm putting half of that in my savings account.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: chitoryu12 on January 22, 2013, 08:26:56 pm
Today, all I've done is sleep 11 hours straight, eat a sandwich, and join this forum.

Yesterday, though, I did some ADR for a film and then the photo shoot for the poster!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: R. U. Sirius on January 23, 2013, 08:43:43 am
I got a callback from one of the vets I sent my resume to and got an interview for today! Wish me luck, guys!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Her3tiK on January 23, 2013, 03:45:00 pm
Just played a round of League of Legends where both team's AD carries scored penta kills. Statistically, you're only supposed to see that once per 150 games or so.

Feelsgoodman
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ThunderWulf on January 23, 2013, 05:03:43 pm
Just played a round of League of Legends where both team's AD carries scored penta kills. Statistically, you're only supposed to see that once per 150 games or so.

Feelsgoodman

I love video game moments that make you feel badass.  I've been playing WoW again because one of my friends got me back into it, and we were doing a dungeon run.  Normally in a dungeon, I average about 25-50k dps, but was doing over 98k at one point that dungeon run.  I felt unstoppable.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Zygarde on January 23, 2013, 05:13:50 pm
I have an audition tomorrow.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Her3tiK on January 23, 2013, 05:20:50 pm
Just played a round of League of Legends where both team's AD carries scored penta kills. Statistically, you're only supposed to see that once per 150 games or so.

Feelsgoodman

I love video game moments that make you feel badass.  I've been playing WoW again because one of my friends got me back into it, and we were doing a dungeon run.  Normally in a dungeon, I average about 25-50k dps, but was doing over 98k at one point that dungeon run.  I felt unstoppable.
Nice. Overperforming in any capacity feels great.

I should clarify though, for my part, that the statistics are one pentakill per 150 games, not one per team. Also, I was not the one to score this, and in fact died when my team got it.

I have an audition tomorrow.
Oooh. What for?
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Zygarde on January 23, 2013, 05:24:52 pm
A program at my school It's small scale but hey it's a chance for people to see me playing my piano and possibly get the word out that I can play.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Her3tiK on January 23, 2013, 05:25:17 pm
You should totally film it and show us.

That sounded less creepy in my head.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ironbite on January 24, 2013, 01:04:26 am
Just played a round of League of Legends where both team's AD carries scored penta kills. Statistically, you're only supposed to see that once per 150 games or so.

Feelsgoodman

I never actually carry a team when I play a carry.  Mostly cause my twitch reflexes, builds, what have you just don't give me a whole lot of damage output.  But!  I can set up kills for others to get so I'm good for something.

Ironbite-though when I get Fizz I get triple kills all the time.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Her3tiK on January 24, 2013, 01:13:54 am
Just played a round of League of Legends where both team's AD carries scored penta kills. Statistically, you're only supposed to see that once per 150 games or so.

Feelsgoodman

I never actually carry a team when I play a carry.  Mostly cause my twitch reflexes, builds, what have you just don't give me a whole lot of damage output.  But!  I can set up kills for others to get so I'm good for something.

Ironbite-though when I get Fizz I get triple kills all the time.
Right? I always go for support. Woe be unto the team that makes me carry, or, gods forbid, play AP. Guaranteed disaster every time.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RinellaWasHere on January 24, 2013, 01:46:42 am
My friend found a lump on her breast a few weeks ago, which was frightening as hell. She got it removed today, and it doesn't look cancerous.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ThunderWulf on January 24, 2013, 10:33:56 am
My friend found a lump on her breast a few weeks ago, which was frightening as hell. She got it removed today, and it doesn't look cancerous.

That's good.  Hope it stays that way.


Got to hang out with one of my friends who I haven't seen in a long time last night.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Zygarde on January 24, 2013, 05:11:11 pm
I made the audition so now I have  a performance in a few weeks.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Damen on January 24, 2013, 07:34:21 pm
This is my

(http://www.toms-travels.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/1000-b.jpg)

Go me!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on January 24, 2013, 07:54:45 pm
Once again, got praised on my apparently excellent pancake-making abilities.  Your standard mix of milk, eggs, and self-rising flour, but with oneeeeee exception...seeing as we've no vegetable oil, I decided to substitute it with melted butter.  Worked out very, very well!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: chitoryu12 on January 24, 2013, 11:41:44 pm
Movie I did is set for its red carpet premier on February 17th! We're already estimating 300-600 people, and distribution will be worked out after we have the initial screening.

Rock out!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sleepy on January 25, 2013, 05:34:28 pm
Novartis sent my mom a free month of cancer drugs to hold her over while they're going through her paperwork to provide further financial assistance for medications. That easily saves her $12,000.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RinellaWasHere on January 25, 2013, 05:37:21 pm
I finally figured out how to tie a bow tie. My joy is infinite.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ThunderWulf on January 25, 2013, 09:32:40 pm
Novartis sent my mom a free month of cancer drugs to hold her over while they're going through her paperwork to provide further financial assistance for medications. That easily saves her $12,000.

Nice!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Cerim Treascair on January 25, 2013, 11:30:48 pm
It's snowing outside, the moon is full and shining down, and I have both a hot cup of rose petal tea, and hot cocoa.  A very lovely night indeed.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Her3tiK on January 26, 2013, 04:18:43 am
Got to see my best friend that I haven't seen in over a month cuz she went to visit her family in Iceland. So happy I got to see her :D

Also, Gangster Squad is a really good movie. Nice mix of action, drama, and comedy, especially if you're familiar with the Los Angeles area.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Jebediah on January 26, 2013, 10:20:53 pm
Novartis sent my mom a free month of cancer drugs to hold her over while they're going through her paperwork to provide further financial assistance for medications. That easily saves her $12,000.

That is super, super awesome. Yay on them.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sleepy on January 27, 2013, 03:35:25 pm
Thanks, Jeb.

Anyway, I just got a $170 check in the mail from my doctor. It's always nice to have money turn up like that.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RinellaWasHere on January 27, 2013, 04:36:03 pm
I've gone, since last July, from 250 to 190 pounds. I'm officially no longer overweight.

I'm also starting take up parkour, and I'm happy to find I'm not completely awful at it. I've got no upper-body strength, but I can run and jump pretty well.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Morgenleoht on January 27, 2013, 04:50:51 pm
http://news.ninemsn.com.au/national/2013/01/27/08/00/southeast-qld-on-tornado-alert

So far I'm alright and the house is standing and I have internet. :)
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Art Vandelay on January 28, 2013, 12:21:28 am
http://news.ninemsn.com.au/national/2013/01/27/08/00/southeast-qld-on-tornado-alert

So far I'm alright and the house is standing and I have internet. :)
Wow, really? Tornadoes? Huh, I thought those were a northern hemisphere thing.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Morgenleoht on January 28, 2013, 02:06:38 am
http://news.ninemsn.com.au/national/2013/01/27/08/00/southeast-qld-on-tornado-alert

So far I'm alright and the house is standing and I have internet. :)
Wow, really? Tornadoes? Huh, I thought those were a northern hemisphere thing.

I lost power for eight hours but otherwise I'm alive and good, so I'm happy.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: chitoryu12 on January 28, 2013, 02:08:20 am
I made a sandwich.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ThunderWulf on January 28, 2013, 07:13:18 am
I've gone, since last July, from 250 to 190 pounds. I'm officially no longer overweight.

I'm also starting take up parkour, and I'm happy to find I'm not completely awful at it. I've got no upper-body strength, but I can run and jump pretty well.

Grats!  Also, parkour sounds wicked fun.  I'd love to be able to do even half of the crazy shit I see those people doing.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Morgenleoht on January 28, 2013, 05:03:24 pm
Sun's out today. Yays!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Her3tiK on January 28, 2013, 08:50:32 pm
Flu's over!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: nickiknack on January 28, 2013, 10:26:28 pm
My Star Wars inspired eye shadow came in the mail today, I now feel like a true geek.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: chitoryu12 on January 28, 2013, 11:12:39 pm
My Star Wars inspired eye shadow came in the mail today, I now feel like a true geek.

You had better take pictures.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Auggziliary on January 29, 2013, 08:52:01 pm
So a when we were talking about double standards and sexism in english class, a guy joked "A lock that is unlocked by many keys is a bad lock, and a key that unlocks many locks is a master key" (yeah that's an metaphor for sex in case you didn't notice) . I said to him "A pencil sharpener that sharpens many pencils is a good sharpener, but a pencil that is sharpened by many wont be a good pencil for long"*.

*I got this from someone here who responded to the same "lock and key" thing with that comeback. Sorry, I forgot who it was... I think it was in the "Dumbest protest signs" or "dumbest political cartoons" or "Things people say on facebook rehashed" threads...
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ThunderWulf on January 29, 2013, 10:53:59 pm
So a when we were talking about double standards and sexism in english class, a guy joked "A lock that is unlocked by many keys is a bad lock, and a key that unlocks many locks is a master key" (yeah that's an metaphor for sex in case you didn't notice) . I said to him "A pencil sharpener that sharpens many pencils is a good sharpener, but a pencil that is sharpened by many wont be a good pencil for long"*.

*I got this from someone here who responded to the same "lock and key" thing with that comeback. Sorry, I forgot who it was... I think it was in the "Dumbest protest signs" or "dumbest political cartoons" or "Things people say on facebook rehashed" threads...

The fact that you got to use a burn from the threads is awesome.  What was his reaction?
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Post by: Art Vandelay on January 29, 2013, 11:48:08 pm
"A pencil sharpener that sharpens many pencils is a good sharpener, but a pencil that is sharpened by many wont be a good pencil for long"*.
I suppose if you sharpen the entire thing in one go, but if you only sharpen it when it's unusable, then it'll be a good enough pencil regardless of how many different sharpeners you use.

Yay pedantry!
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Post by: Auggziliary on January 30, 2013, 05:10:50 pm
So a when we were talking about double standards and sexism in english class, a guy joked "A lock that is unlocked by many keys is a bad lock, and a key that unlocks many locks is a master key" (yeah that's an metaphor for sex in case you didn't notice) . I said to him "A pencil sharpener that sharpens many pencils is a good sharpener, but a pencil that is sharpened by many wont be a good pencil for long"*.

*I got this from someone here who responded to the same "lock and key" thing with that comeback. Sorry, I forgot who it was... I think it was in the "Dumbest protest signs" or "dumbest political cartoons" or "Things people say on facebook rehashed" threads...

The fact that you got to use a burn from the threads is awesome.  What was his reaction?

all they guys were just like "OOOHHhh!"
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Post by: chitoryu12 on January 30, 2013, 05:26:56 pm
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Post by: chitoryu12 on February 01, 2013, 05:01:05 am
Got myself Photoshop CS6. Time to edit all of my headshots like a REAL PRO.
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Post by: Sleepy on February 01, 2013, 04:23:11 pm
I got my hair cut today. It feels so nice to have it at a reasonable length.
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Post by: ironbite on February 01, 2013, 04:48:22 pm
What not down to your ass isn't a reasonable length?
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Post by: SimSim on February 01, 2013, 05:34:26 pm
Found a bottle of Victory Brewing Company's Oak Horizontal, an oaked barleywine ale. It was a limited release and is getting hard to find.
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Post by: Sleepy on February 01, 2013, 05:43:36 pm
What not down to your ass isn't a reasonable length?

Grow yours out to that length, it'll suit you. Have fun washing it.
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Post by: Whore of Spamylon on February 01, 2013, 08:02:25 pm
Well, I managed to score 1 copy of Medal of Honor for the PS3, 11 copies of Men in Black for the PS3, 16 copies of Happy Feet for the Wii, and 117 copies of Tiger Woods '13 for the PS3.

All for the price of $0.00 at Newegg.

http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=337537

The status on my Newegg account claims that the items are being packaged.  I am trying hard not to get my hopes up in case of a cancellation.
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Post by: ironbite on February 01, 2013, 09:12:17 pm
What not down to your ass isn't a reasonable length?

Grow yours out to that length, it'll suit you. Have fun washing it.

Wish I could.

Ironbite-I just get shaggy like a sheepdog.
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Post by: Zygarde on February 01, 2013, 10:10:07 pm
I just ordered a N7 dog tag also I went on a field trip to laser tag (Nearlery threw out my already bad back) and we went to the mall to eat lunch  (I love lo mein and sweet and sour chicken.)
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Post by: Cerim Treascair on February 02, 2013, 11:48:50 am
What not down to your ass isn't a reasonable length?

Grow yours out to that length, it'll suit you. Have fun washing it.

Wish I could.

Ironbite-I just get shaggy like a sheepdog.

You and me both.  I'd love to have mine that long.  I'd go for the Duo Maxwell look.
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Post by: nickiknack on February 02, 2013, 04:10:08 pm
The episode of Star Wars The Clone Wars finally aired that I've been waiting for since the end of August. The last ten minutes were the most awesome shit ever.
(click to show/hide)

Also, OMG, OMG, OMG, I have this online buddy from Croatia, she's really into Star Wars, and her favorite character is Palpatine, and that's how we connected...I just found out she's a Pony fan too.
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Post by: chitoryu12 on February 02, 2013, 08:39:09 pm
Got the tickets for the red carpet premier of my first real film work!
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Post by: QueenofHearts on February 03, 2013, 11:51:37 pm
RAVENS WON! RAVENS WON! RAVENS WON!!!!
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Post by: Thejebusfire on February 04, 2013, 12:10:59 am
I've been trying to find more Anita Blake comics to no avail. But I did find one of the books for free.
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Post by: ThunderWulf on February 04, 2013, 09:50:24 am
Found a bottle of Victory Brewing Company's Oak Horizontal, an oaked barleywine ale. It was a limited release and is getting hard to find.

Victory makes great stuff.
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Post by: SimSim on February 04, 2013, 03:35:46 pm
Found a bottle of Victory Brewing Company's Oak Horizontal, an oaked barleywine ale. It was a limited release and is getting hard to find.

Victory makes great stuff.
That they do. I really need to make a trip up to their brewery sometime, within 45 minutes of where I live.
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Post by: nickiknack on February 04, 2013, 04:53:50 pm
I was told that I have a great figure.
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Post by: ThunderWulf on February 04, 2013, 06:22:18 pm
Found a bottle of Victory Brewing Company's Oak Horizontal, an oaked barleywine ale. It was a limited release and is getting hard to find.

Victory makes great stuff.
That they do. I really need to make a trip up to their brewery sometime, within 45 minutes of where I live.

Only discovered them fairly recently.  Was at a packie (what we call a liquor store up here) and didn't see any of my usual choices.  I noticed their HopDevil Ale, and decided to give it a go.  Absolutely delicious.
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Post by: SimSim on February 04, 2013, 06:35:44 pm
HopDevil is excellent, if you can find it on draught it's even better than out of a bottle.
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Post by: Her3tiK on February 04, 2013, 06:49:25 pm
Got mah band's tickets for our show with Jeff Loomis and Soilwork today. Should be an easy sale for once cuz these bands are, y'know, good.

Also, finally learned to play Muse's 'Hysteria' the whole way through. I've only been at it for a year. I should probably revoke my Death Metal Card.
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Post by: The Illusive Man on February 04, 2013, 09:04:25 pm
I found a way to back up and restore PGP WDE or Truecrypt WDE encrypted, hardware independent operating systems installed on an internal HD. This is without using a separate boot partition or a separate boot CD.
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Post by: chitoryu12 on February 04, 2013, 09:26:10 pm
Got mah band's tickets for our show with Jeff Loomis and Soilwork today. Should be an easy sale for once cuz these bands are, y'know, good.

Also, finally learned to play Muse's 'Hysteria' the whole way through. I've only been at it for a year. I should probably revoke my Death Metal Card.

Nah, you're just going into the realm of understandable music.
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Post by: Her3tiK on February 05, 2013, 01:25:39 am
Got mah band's tickets for our show with Jeff Loomis and Soilwork today. Should be an easy sale for once cuz these bands are, y'know, good.

Also, finally learned to play Muse's 'Hysteria' the whole way through. I've only been at it for a year. I should probably revoke my Death Metal Card.

Nah, you're just going into the realm of understandable music.
I actually don't like death metal. It's tons of fun to play, but I can't listen to it.
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Post by: TheL on February 05, 2013, 07:59:38 pm
The episode of Star Wars The Clone Wars finally aired that I've been waiting for since the end of August. The last ten minutes were the most awesome shit ever.
(click to show/hide)

Also, OMG, OMG, OMG, I have this online buddy from Croatia, she's really into Star Wars, and her favorite character is Palpatine, and that's how we connected...I just found out she's a Pony fan too.

Waitaminute.  Isn't Clone Wars set between episodes 2 and 3?  And wasn't Maul cut in half during Episode I?  Is this like Anakin's little "flesh wound?"
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Post by: Her3tiK on February 05, 2013, 08:25:28 pm
The episode of Star Wars The Clone Wars finally aired that I've been waiting for since the end of August. The last ten minutes were the most awesome shit ever.
(click to show/hide)

Also, OMG, OMG, OMG, I have this online buddy from Croatia, she's really into Star Wars, and her favorite character is Palpatine, and that's how we connected...I just found out she's a Pony fan too.

Waitaminute.  Isn't Clone Wars set between episodes 2 and 3?  And wasn't Maul cut in half during Episode I?  Is this like Anakin's little "flesh wound?"
He survived. Duh.

His story arc is about as dumb as you're probably assuming.
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Post by: Art Vandelay on February 05, 2013, 08:32:02 pm
The episode of Star Wars The Clone Wars finally aired that I've been waiting for since the end of August. The last ten minutes were the most awesome shit ever.
(click to show/hide)

Also, OMG, OMG, OMG, I have this online buddy from Croatia, she's really into Star Wars, and her favorite character is Palpatine, and that's how we connected...I just found out she's a Pony fan too.

Waitaminute.  Isn't Clone Wars set between episodes 2 and 3?  And wasn't Maul cut in half during Episode I?  Is this like Anakin's little "flesh wound?"
He survived. Duh.

His story arc is about as dumb as you're probably assuming.

It's Star Wars. at this point, they'll make up any old shit if it'll make a quick buck, no matter how convoluted and asinine.
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Post by: chitoryu12 on February 05, 2013, 09:04:53 pm
The episode of Star Wars The Clone Wars finally aired that I've been waiting for since the end of August. The last ten minutes were the most awesome shit ever.
(click to show/hide)

Also, OMG, OMG, OMG, I have this online buddy from Croatia, she's really into Star Wars, and her favorite character is Palpatine, and that's how we connected...I just found out she's a Pony fan too.

Waitaminute.  Isn't Clone Wars set between episodes 2 and 3?  And wasn't Maul cut in half during Episode I?  Is this like Anakin's little "flesh wound?"

Worse than that, cut in half and fell into a plasma reactor. But yes, he did indeed survive thanks to his "pure hatred" keeping him alive. Apparently the reactor shaft he fell into was actually leading into a waste water tank, where he got shipped to another planet and used the Force to somehow fuse himself to a spider-like robotic body.

Yeah, they REALLY wanted to keep the only good character from Episode I alive.
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Post by: nickiknack on February 05, 2013, 10:57:39 pm
To be honest I'm not that fond of the whole "Let's bring Maul back" stuff, but hey if Boba Fett can survive falling into the Sarlacc, then Maul can survive being cut in half, and surviving on hatred. Especially if it leads to Palpatine deciding to open up a can of whoop ass on him and his half brother... That being said Palpatine IS the Best Character of the whole saga...
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Post by: chitoryu12 on February 06, 2013, 03:13:00 am
To be honest I'm not that fond of the whole "Let's bring Maul back" stuff, but hey if Boba Fett can survive falling into the Sarlacc, then Maul can survive being cut in half, and surviving on hatred. Especially if it leads to Palpatine deciding to open up a can of whoop ass on him and his half brother... That being said Palpatine IS the Best Character of the whole saga...

See, Fett surviving the Sarlacc is believable because he was still in Mandalorian armor and was a walking armory when he fell in. Darth Maul? Not so much. Even his "pure hatred" would have hardly kept him from surviving a landing into water so far down the pit that you couldn't even see anything but black. The Force hasn't been demonstrated to have so much power, especially for a relative newbie, that it can save your body from being utterly pulverized AFTER being bisected at the waist.
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Post by: davedan on February 06, 2013, 03:26:12 am
Also the Sarlac pit is meant to slowly digest you over 100 of years of torment so - escape is kind of on the cards for a guy covered in armour with a jet pack.

As for maul surviving a 100 m odd fall with only half a body. Surely he would have bled to death. Even presuming the lightsaber instantly cauterised his wound the impact of the fall if not killing him would certainly have opened up the wounds causing him to bleed to death. Not to mention shock.

However I understand that even palpatine comes back but at least that is resurrection by way of a 'perfect' clone rather than being fucking unkillable.
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Post by: ironbite on February 06, 2013, 03:27:15 am
To be honest I'm not that fond of the whole "Let's bring Maul back" stuff, but hey if Boba Fett can survive falling into the Sarlacc, then Maul can survive being cut in half, and surviving on hatred. Especially if it leads to Palpatine deciding to open up a can of whoop ass on him and his half brother... That being said Palpatine IS the Best Character of the whole saga...

See, Fett surviving the Sarlacc is believable because he was still in Mandalorian armor and was a walking armory when he fell in. Darth Maul? Not so much. Even his "pure hatred" would have hardly kept him from surviving a landing into water so far down the pit that you couldn't even see anything but black. The Force hasn't been demonstrated to have so much power, especially for a relative newbie, that it can save your body from being utterly pulverized AFTER being bisected at the waist.

Wait...why are you assuming Maul is a relative newbie when it comes to the Force?  Where, anywhere, did Lucas say this?

Ironbite-Citation bloody needed bub.
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Post by: Art Vandelay on February 06, 2013, 03:38:00 am
Wait...why are you assuming Maul is a relative newbie when it comes to the Force?  Where, anywhere, did Lucas say this?

Ironbite-Citation bloody needed bub.

As I recall, he was the sith equivalent of a padawan (to Sidious, if memory serves), so it's pretty likely. That and his Mad Lightsaber Skillz suggests that pretty much all of his training has been in that, while his force powers were of secondary concern.
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Post by: chitoryu12 on February 06, 2013, 05:27:17 am
Wait...why are you assuming Maul is a relative newbie when it comes to the Force?  Where, anywhere, did Lucas say this?

Ironbite-Citation bloody needed bub.

As I recall, he was the sith equivalent of a padawan (to Sidious, if memory serves), so it's pretty likely. That and his Mad Lightsaber Skillz suggests that pretty much all of his training has been in that, while his force powers were of secondary concern.

This is correct. According to Wookiepedia's sources with the dates, he was only 22 when he appeared on Naboo and got bisected, which is about the exact same age as Anakin (who was noted for being unusually strong in the Force). In The Wrath of Darth Maul, he was actually sent to an academy to learn assassination and was told not to use any of his Force abilities except for his heightened senses. Most of his training consisted of making him a deadly fighter and encouraging his rage and anger.

Either way, there's been very few times in canon that I can recall where a Jedi has been shown to use the Force to outright prevent massive physical trauma. The pit was so deep that you couldn't even see the bottom; even if it was nothing but deep water, the height was almost definitely above 100 meters (if I remember correctly, the height at which you're almost definitely suffering fatal injury). If the impact alone wasn't enough to kill him, it would have broken his arms and left him unable to swim, or knocked him unconscious so he could drown.

To make matters worse, all the sources I can find call the pit the melting pit. That doesn't bode well for the contents.

Guy in power armor loaded with close range weapons falling into a giant monster and blowing his way out? I can buy that. Guy getting sliced in half and falling into a pit hundreds and hundreds of meters deep and surviving long enough to get dumped on the junkyard of another planet hours later? Nah.
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Post by: nickiknack on February 06, 2013, 12:32:23 pm
It's the Star Wars Universe, Fuck Logic.


However I understand that even palpatine comes back but at least that is resurrection by way of a 'perfect' clone rather than being fucking unkillable.

Palps does come back, he has a shitload of clones growing on Byss, but he comes back as more of a Caligula (http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/TheCaligula) rather than the chessmaster, I know and love.
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Post by: Zygarde on February 06, 2013, 05:44:22 pm
I have a week off of school next week thanks to Mardi Gras (A sorta holiday that I don't care for much)
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Post by: JohnE on February 07, 2013, 12:12:30 am
I just found out I get to go to Gallifrey One, the biggest Doctor Who convention in America.
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Post by: chitoryu12 on February 08, 2013, 12:55:25 am
Our poster's out! I'm the zombie in the denim jacket in the back, on the left.

(https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc6/205758_572573852770706_474482087_n.png)

And our premier is selling out so fast, we needed to open a third screening room to handle all the people.
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Post by: Meshakhad on February 08, 2013, 03:16:00 am
So, yesterday, my Middle Eastern History professor met with each of his students individually, to go over how we're doing in class. And he had nothing but good things to say. He really likes how well read I am (it's gotten to the point that when he asks a question, he only calls on me if nobody else knows the answer).

Also, if you have any interest in Middle Eastern history or politics, I highly recommend you watch this documentary (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IwvXLKt-_3U) on the Six Day War.
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Post by: SimSim on February 08, 2013, 04:09:30 pm
I'm about to have a house go under contract. So unless something odd happens I'll be a homeowner in 1-2 months.
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Post by: ThunderWulf on February 08, 2013, 08:27:00 pm
I have several upcoming/new albums on pre-order that I'll be getting over the next couple of months, and I got the first one today! :)
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Post by: chitoryu12 on February 08, 2013, 08:27:29 pm
TV show I did is airing in 14 days!

I mean, it's airing in Europe so I need to learn how to hack the Italian Disney Channel over there to see it. But TV!
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Post by: Her3tiK on February 11, 2013, 12:34:52 am
So this technically happened yesterday, but I did not have computer access, but I finally got to play Soma San Diego. For those of you not familiar, Soma is the metal venue for San Diego county. I lived up the street for it throughout all of high school, and spent many weekends and untold amounts of money there with my best friends, moshing to my favorite bands of the time. It's one of the big things that expired me to become a musician, so being able to play there, especially when my band isn't even a year old yet, is a dream come true. The venue didn't charge us for tickets we didn't sell like most do, they had stage hands to help us get our gear on and off stage, and some of my best friends (As well as parents, grandmother, and first guitar teacher) were in the audience. And, after the show, this one guy that was up against the front rail the whole time pulled me aside to tell me what a great player I am and ask for pointers to get better. It was weird but incredibly flattering. To top it off, the room was filled with people, and they all loved our music. Last night was easily the best show I've ever played. I can die happy now.

ETA for today things: In an attempt to be more outwardly appreciative and affectionate towards my friends, I wrote three of them letters. One of them was sent to Texas, since I can't exactly get there myself, while I hand delivered the other two tonight, along with a rose for each (all three of them are women, if that wasn't obvious). I don't mean anything by the timing, but let's be honest, flowers are easy to get right now. Also, something in my head was insisting that this was the only rational response to... I still don't really know what made me do this, but the reactions thus far have been well worth it.
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Post by: ThunderWulf on February 14, 2013, 10:40:35 am
So this technically happened yesterday, but I did not have computer access, but I finally got to play Soma San Diego. For those of you not familiar, Soma is the metal venue for San Diego county. I lived up the street for it throughout all of high school, and spent many weekends and untold amounts of money there with my best friends, moshing to my favorite bands of the time. It's one of the big things that expired me to become a musician, so being able to play there, especially when my band isn't even a year old yet, is a dream come true. The venue didn't charge us for tickets we didn't sell like most do, they had stage hands to help us get our gear on and off stage, and some of my best friends (As well as parents, grandmother, and first guitar teacher) were in the audience. And, after the show, this one guy that was up against the front rail the whole time pulled me aside to tell me what a great player I am and ask for pointers to get better. It was weird but incredibly flattering. To top it off, the room was filled with people, and they all loved our music. Last night was easily the best show I've ever played. I can die happy now.

Nice!  Gratz' dude!
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Post by: chitoryu12 on February 14, 2013, 06:56:15 pm
My younger sister's the president of the Japanese Cultural Society (read: anime club) at school. Two kids (one of whom is on probation) got into a fistfight and despite having a wrist brace, she waded in to break it up and got punched in the chest.

She not only stopped the fight, but she kicked both of them out of the club on the spot. And when one of the assholes had his sister text her to complain about "letting him get punched", Kelly called her and ranted about how he's not her responsibility, then hung up.

That's my girl!
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Post by: ironbite on February 15, 2013, 12:12:18 pm
Woke up to an extra $1200 in the bank account.
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Post by: Her3tiK on February 15, 2013, 12:16:26 pm
Woke up to an extra $1200 in the bank account.
God damn. Nice!
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Post by: ironbite on February 15, 2013, 12:21:37 pm
Yeah I thank the United States Government for that.

Ironbite-NEW GAMING LAPTOP HERE I COME!
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Post by: Jebediah on February 15, 2013, 12:48:01 pm
My coffee is extra delicious today.
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Post by: Morgenleoht on February 15, 2013, 06:54:24 pm
Someone compared my fanfic writing to awesome chicken tikka masala and another said she was addicted to the particular series I was writing.
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Post by: chitoryu12 on February 15, 2013, 07:10:14 pm
We've sold out what appears to be 4 theaters for the movie now, and more are being opened!
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Post by: Flying Mint Bunny! on February 15, 2013, 07:17:02 pm
I won a candle in a competition.
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Post by: Art Vandelay on February 16, 2013, 05:10:42 am
Ordered a replacement Xbox today. Should be here on Friday.

I swear, if this one shits itself, there'll be hell to pay. Really now, why is it that the 360 is so damn fragile? My Nintendo 64 is over a decade old (no shit) and spent a good several months in a dusty old box under a pile of other, rather heavy crap and it still works just fine.
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Post by: chitoryu12 on February 16, 2013, 08:40:38 am
My best friend (and ex-girlfriend) is going out to the premier with me on Sunday. This is the first time I've seen her in person since December 2011.
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Post by: nickiknack on February 16, 2013, 04:01:43 pm
I convinced my sister to do my taxes earlier this year, she said that they're be done by the end of the month.
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Post by: JohnE on February 16, 2013, 05:33:56 pm
I just saw one of my favorite web shows, Just Cos, being filmed. I might end up in the background of a shot, playing with my phone.
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Post by: Mechtaur on February 16, 2013, 10:45:11 pm
I get to actually watch one my favorite YouTubers do a live stream.
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Post by: chitoryu12 on February 17, 2013, 10:29:21 am
Picking up my date in 3 1/2 hours to see the premier of a movie I worked on last year and gave me the start of my acting career and holy shit I'm bouncing off the goddamn walls someone stop me
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Post by: Her3tiK on February 17, 2013, 11:24:30 am
My best friend and I are planning a road trip for our birthdays, since they are a week apart in June. I think we're gonna end up taking a road trip to San Francisco together :D

Now to find the $$ for this somewhere... >.>
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Post by: RinellaWasHere on February 17, 2013, 02:19:15 pm
So I was home for a few hours yesterday, and got to meet our new neighbors that moved in two houses down.

They're middle-class, white, straight, 2 kids and a third on the way. Classic conservative-approved America, right?

They're second-generation Wiccans, and are completely open about it. It's just nice to see the "creepy weirdo witch" stereotype get struck down.
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Post by: Her3tiK on February 17, 2013, 07:30:55 pm
Got contact info that may allow my band to play at a shopping mall. Okay, maybe not cuz, y'know, death metal isn't "family friendly", but still...

I'm gonna see if I can use this contact, as well as a possible contact I've got at this property I've been working for for the past few months, to see if I can start doing some booking/promoting for local bands. I've got contacts in some unorthodox places, which I'm hoping will lead to some interesting business ventures.
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Post by: Auggziliary on February 17, 2013, 07:32:36 pm
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Post by: Mechtaur on February 17, 2013, 07:46:37 pm
I got a new laptop for school. I haz a happy.
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Post by: chitoryu12 on February 18, 2013, 01:33:46 am
Rockabilly Zombie Weekend is absolutely fan-fucking-tastic. I only wish it were longer, because it was shot, edited, scripted, and acted brilliantly. Everyone was ecstatic, all of us hugging and cheering in the lobby after the screening (we had to open 5 theaters for it).

I'm going to buy the DVD, but I almost want to find a pirated copy right now so I can watch it again and again. It's that good.
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Post by: RinellaWasHere on February 18, 2013, 03:18:20 am
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Congrats!
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Post by: Jack Mann on February 18, 2013, 07:44:26 pm
My cat decided to run away last night.  She's declawed (from a previous owner), and doesn't seem to understand what fear is, so I was really worried.

Someone found her this afternoon and called me.  She has been getting alternating petting and scolding since.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sleepy on February 18, 2013, 07:47:23 pm
My cat decided to run away last night.  She's declawed (from a previous owner), and doesn't seem to understand what fear is, so I was really worried.

Someone found her this afternoon and called me.  She has been getting alternating petting and scolding since.

I'm glad you got her back. Having a pet run away is terrifying.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Jack Mann on February 18, 2013, 10:05:48 pm
You should have seen her brother.  He was a total wreck.  Meowing all morning, pawing at me, trying to go out.  They've never been apart before.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ThunderWulf on February 19, 2013, 09:02:15 pm
Pre-order bonanza today! Picked up my pre-orders of Dead Space 3 and Crysis 3, and also pre-ordered Destiny. Also got my pre-orders of the new Suffocation album and the remaster of Jungle Rot's debut album. :D
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: chitoryu12 on February 20, 2013, 12:17:14 am
Went to see the "premier" of Game On! down at a bar in Orlando (we took over one of the rooms and their TV and sound system), since it's not airing in the United States and otherwise we wouldn't get to see it. Got through 10 of the 26 episodes, with us planning one or two more similar events so we can all see the entire first season.

Oh yeah, it's airing in 146 countries.

146.

As in one hundred. Plus forty-six more.

Goddamn.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: FirsthandTuna on February 20, 2013, 02:30:24 pm
It's snowing today. In late February. In southern Arizona. I haven't seen snow in years.

This may or may not be good, actually, because no one here knows what the fuck to do. It's like it's the end of the world or something.

(click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Shane for Wax on February 20, 2013, 04:22:43 pm
I ordered a polo+jacket combo for $39.99

Shit hot considering the jacket alone usually retails for $79.99
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: nickiknack on February 20, 2013, 07:05:59 pm
They're going to start building a coffee shop inside of my store.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Her3tiK on February 20, 2013, 10:52:55 pm
Got some good advice on the music industry from some people who work on a different level than I do, as well as offers for more paying gigs/tours, and help with home recording and mixing/mastering.

I'm going to be thinking about this for a while.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: chitoryu12 on February 24, 2013, 01:27:27 pm
So the girl I went to the premier with, her boyfriend scoffed at the work I did on the film and sarcastically asked if I got paid "$20 and a Lunchable." I was proud of her for backsassing to him.

Well, he's not only been unemployed for a long time, but he's now homeless and sleeping on a creepy amateur artist's filthy floor (in the apartment he shares with his entire family, including his 16-year-old sister and her baby) and refuses to even look for a job out of laziness and spite.

I suggested that he may have eaten a Lunchable recently.

*z-snaps*

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nCQGQ5qBQTA
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ThunderWulf on February 24, 2013, 07:42:50 pm
Got a surprise day off today. :)
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: SpaceProg on February 24, 2013, 09:13:07 pm
Woot!  Mark Martin came in a SOLID 3rd in the Daytona 500 today.  If he'd had one more lap he would have made 1st.  Old man is up there with the kids kicking all kinds of ass. OLD SCHOOL FTW.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Her3tiK on February 25, 2013, 02:53:45 pm
I'm going to become a paid contributor to a SoCal music blog. It's not a lot, but it's better than nothing, and I get to support the scene I love so much.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Søren on February 25, 2013, 04:21:06 pm
My boyfriend bought me a high end gaming mouse
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Auggziliary on February 25, 2013, 09:28:07 pm
My boyfriend bought me a high end gaming mouse

(https://encrypted-tbn2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQDajp5D92EWDFQ4_yoT1NfAqk2htfrIBdRbvaR2EVO_9YM3LUM_Q)

That's adorable!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Bezron on February 26, 2013, 03:18:49 pm
Not today but over the weekend:

I have gotten most of my wife's family into Doctor Who, and my 9 year old nephew is really into it.  For my birthday, he took money out of his piggy bank and bought me a 10th Doctor Sonic Screwdriver.  His giving it to me was cute enough, but then I opened it and put the batteries in it so that we could play with it.  I set it down for a second and my 3 year old daughter picked it up, pointed it at him, hit the button (for lights and sound) and says "Come along, Pond".  My wife and I cracked up (nephew hasn't made it that far in the episodes so he didn't catch the reference). 

My daughter has also been running around telling everyone "Don't blink!  You blink and you're boring!"  Apparently, she said it correctly to my mother-in-law and she told her to say boring instead of dead.  She's been doing it for a couple of weeks, and she said it to a lady looking at an angel picture at Hobby Lobby.

Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Scotsgit on February 26, 2013, 04:29:45 pm
Saw this, got all emotional:

http://www.viddler.com/embed/70d1d214/?f=1&offset=0&autoplay=0&secret=48017121&disablebranding=0
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: SpaceProg on February 26, 2013, 07:12:32 pm
Not today but over the weekend:

I have gotten most of my wife's family into Doctor Who, and my 9 year old nephew is really into it.  For my birthday, he took money out of his piggy bank and bought me a 10th Doctor Sonic Screwdriver.  His giving it to me was cute enough, but then I opened it and put the batteries in it so that we could play with it.  I set it down for a second and my 3 year old daughter picked it up, pointed it at him, hit the button (for lights and sound) and says "Come along, Pond".  My wife and I cracked up (nephew hasn't made it that far in the episodes so he didn't catch the reference). 

My daughter has also been running around telling everyone "Don't blink!  You blink and you're boring!"  Apparently, she said it correctly to my mother-in-law and she told her to say boring instead of dead.  She's been doing it for a couple of weeks, and she said it to a lady looking at an angel picture at Hobby Lobby.



I love it when new Whovians join the Whovian Collective.  Resistance is futile... but really, why would you want to?
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: nickiknack on February 26, 2013, 11:57:40 pm
My makeup I ordered came, today.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Her3tiK on February 27, 2013, 10:52:45 am
I have a roommate and a few new places to live if I need them. And I'm getting work as a paid contributor to a music blog. It's not much, but I feel like it'll be a great way to give back to the music scene I've had a hard time contributing to (yay poverty).
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Meshakhad on February 27, 2013, 12:39:52 pm
My copy of Game of Thrones Season 2 arrived yesterday.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ThunderWulf on February 27, 2013, 05:26:33 pm
Found out that my friend's girlfriend finally gave birth and he's now officially a dad.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Rabbit of Caerbannog on February 28, 2013, 01:15:33 pm
I was in front of a judge for the first time today and won a dismissal.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Zygarde on February 28, 2013, 05:21:20 pm
I got to go see a play called "Guess Who's Comeing to Dinner" and it was spectacular the whole thing was grand and I wish I could go see it again.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Southern Comforter on February 28, 2013, 06:01:11 pm
My dad brought not one, but two jugs of Arizona sweet tea from the store. The only downside is that we're having hot dogs for dinner, and I try to refrain from eating pork (failing horribly at it, btw).
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Southern Comforter on March 01, 2013, 06:51:25 am
This happened yesterday, but I forgot to mention it. My granddad is offering work for me over the weekend. He just sold some property, and he needs someone to help him clear it out. Instead of hiring some strangers with a pickup truck and some chainsaws to help him, he decided it would be cheaper to hire me and my brother. It'll take all weekend. The downside? I have multiple tests to study for over the weekend, and I have to work on part of a project. I can't afford to not do the project either because I'm already ten points behind for not turning in the first part. Either way, I'm gonna spend my weekend like a winner, and that makes me feel pretty good. The only difference is that if I spend it pruning trees and clearing out garbage with my granddad, I'll get paid, but if I make another 100 on my biology test, my chances of getting a damn good job in the future and getting paid like a total boss go up.
Title: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: chiheisen on March 01, 2013, 07:31:26 am
My seniors graduated today.  While I really am sad to see them go, I know that they're all growing up and they all will work hard to have lovely futures.
Students asking me to sign their year books, though, really was bittersweet.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sleepy on March 01, 2013, 10:20:23 am
My professor gave us an extension on our giant circuit assignment. Fuck yeah! Now there's nothing standing between me and spring break.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Southern Comforter on March 01, 2013, 01:33:31 pm
My professor gave us an extension on our giant circuit assignment. Fuck yeah! Now there's nothing standing between me and spring break.
Similar thing just happened to me today. My biology test was pushed to Wednesday, so now I have the opportunity to get some work done on the weekend and hopefully get some money. I don't have a stable job, but I love doing oddjobs like that.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Caitshidhe on March 01, 2013, 01:43:14 pm
I GOT A $60 TIP AT WORK!! *weeps in happiness*
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Shane for Wax on March 01, 2013, 01:59:28 pm
I GOT A $60 TIP AT WORK!! *weeps in happiness*

HUZZAH! Damn, that's a big tip.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Southern Comforter on March 01, 2013, 02:03:53 pm
I GOT A $60 TIP AT WORK!! *weeps in happiness*

HUZZAH! Damn, that's a big tip.
Biggest tip on the citadel?
I'm sorry...
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Cerim Treascair on March 01, 2013, 02:17:17 pm
I GOT A $60 TIP AT WORK!! *weeps in happiness*

Holy shit! Big table? What was it, a 14 person meal?!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Southern Comforter on March 01, 2013, 03:11:37 pm
>questioning if I'm a good person or not
>walk towards the kitchen to wash out a glass, telling myself that even if it's painful for me to bring back old memories, I must tell certain people how I sincerely feel
>about to re-enter room when all of a sudden, brother bursts out of his room and says
>I HAVE AN ASPERGERS FIXATION ON MONEY AND KUSH
>wind up on floor dry heaving from how hard I'm laughing
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Caitshidhe on March 01, 2013, 04:52:35 pm
I GOT A $60 TIP AT WORK!! *weeps in happiness*

Holy shit! Big table? What was it, a 14 person meal?!

Oh, no, I'm not a waitress, I'm a pet-sitter and dog-walker. People rarely ever tip me (or any other pet caretaker) because I don't think most people are aware it's a tipping situation. I don't get paid very much so dropping a $20 my way can make a big difference, especially considering the driving involved and needing to fuel up. I almost never get tips except at Giftmas (which are, admittedly, usually pretty decent tips--plus one of my regular clients gave me a sweet travel mug with pawprints on it and a big box of assorted teas), but about half the time when I'm sitting someone's pets for several days or longer while they're away, I'll get a tip. I was hoping I'd get one this time but I didn't think it'd be THAT much! (I have to be here until Tuesday.)

This is especially great for me since my car died permanently dead and I have to save up to buy a new car. In the meantime my work opportunities are severely limited. So that $60 was a great boon. ^_^
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: nickiknack on March 01, 2013, 08:53:20 pm
My new Ipod Touch case came today
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: chitoryu12 on March 01, 2013, 09:19:58 pm
And now my mom is friends with Mila Jovovich.

How?
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ironbite on March 01, 2013, 10:19:14 pm
....as in for real or Facebook?
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: chitoryu12 on March 01, 2013, 10:44:32 pm
....as in for real or Facebook?

Facebook, but Mila was the one who sent the request.

Just like Tom Wilson did. And Christopher Lloyd. And Mandy Patinkin.....

I don't get how I'm the actor, but she's the one getting friend requests from all of Hollywood.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Morgenleoht on March 02, 2013, 01:41:49 am
I saw the sister I haven't seen in four years, went shopping, and got $40 for my birthday in two weeks!
Title: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: chiheisen on March 02, 2013, 01:49:27 am
The husband and I got to see our almost-baby's heartbeat today. 
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Veras on March 02, 2013, 03:30:04 am
I'm finally moving on my masters thesis.  After months of being paralyzed with fear at the sheer size of the project, I finally found the information I need to put together my dataset.  I made more progress this week than in the last 9 months combined.

The best part is that the criteria I set leaves me with only 11 states to examine over a 30-year period, meaning that I have 330 data points for each of my variables (probably 20 or so).  I originally intended to use about 30 states, meaning that I would have to enter 900 pieces of information for every single variable that I used.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Cerim Treascair on March 02, 2013, 04:36:56 am
Well, it took on the order of 16 hours, but I have, with assistance, averted serious drama with a fandom I'm in.  And now, I go get DRUNK as a result of all this.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: SpaceProg on March 02, 2013, 07:26:04 am
*Grooves and sings*

Who got the pole? (For Phoenix!)
Mark got the pole!
Who got the pole? (Mark Martin!)
56th career pole!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: QueenofHearts on March 02, 2013, 07:34:13 am
The husband and I got to see our almost-baby's heartbeat today.

Yay!! Super excited for you.

*Grooves and sings*

Who got the pole? (For Phoenix!)
Mark got the pole!
Who got the pole? (Mark Martin!)
56th career pole!

This makes me think nothing but dirty thoughts for some reason. I blame being tired. Yeah. I'll go with that.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: SpaceProg on March 02, 2013, 08:07:55 am
Well... it's THE pole, not A pole. :p
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: chitoryu12 on March 02, 2013, 12:49:53 pm
Got a new 42 inch flatscreen, U-Verse, and wireless internet for the whole house!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Southern Comforter on March 02, 2013, 08:08:16 pm
Hooooooooooo, man my day was pretty great.

Got up at around 8, covered in sweat and drool (result of me drinking caffeine before bed). Immediately took a shower and took off with my brother in the truck. I was late, but my grandma still made me breakfast and we took our sweet time before getting to work. So here's what's happening. My grandfather sold some land to a friend of his, and he plans on building on that property (he says it's gonna be a lab for water purification, but my dad is convinced it's gonna be a meth lab). So the area is practically a jungle, infested with mesquite trees and garbage is thrown carelessly around. My granddad gave me a single rusty hacksaw and a wheelbarrow and said, "get to work." My brother was supposed to be helping, but all he really did was take some measurements and hold wood for me while cracking dick jokes. So since it was a relatively young tree, I took that hacksaw, and got to work. Had the whole thing down by lunchtime. Spent the rest of the day chopping it all up into firewood. I had to apologize to the Earth as soon as I was done, but man, I feel so good knowing I had it in me to do all that. Going back tomorrow to continue clearing the area out.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Zygarde on March 02, 2013, 09:09:25 pm
Okay as many of you know I will be turning 18 in a few months (Six to be exact .) and so to celebrate this me and a few family members are going to Disney as a big "send off" to my childhood in July before I turn 18 in Augest.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Southern Comforter on March 02, 2013, 09:23:00 pm
Okay as many of you know I will be turning 18 in a few months (Six to be exact .) and so to celebrate this me and a few family members are going to Disney as a big "send off" to my childhood in July before I turn 18 in Augest.
That sounds like the best.

I didn't do anything fancy on my eighteenth birthday. I considered myself a man at age seventeen. Although I did assume a fetal position and cry all day on my sixteenth.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: chitoryu12 on March 03, 2013, 01:12:30 am
Brought Ashley over, so I'm hoping that I can finally start seeing her with some regularity. Watched Thor, Birdemic with Rifftrax, and about half of The Man With The Golden Gun before she had to leave. And I FINALLY got to give her that teddy bear from Macy's in Manhattan. It had been sitting on my table for over a year, since we were never able to see each other.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: R. U. Sirius on March 03, 2013, 09:32:32 am
Okay as many of you know I will be turning 18 in a few months (Six to be exact .) and so to celebrate this me and a few family members are going to Disney as a big "send off" to my childhood in July before I turn 18 in Augest.

See if you can score with one of the Disney Princesses.

Come on, you know you want to! ;)
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: chitoryu12 on March 03, 2013, 10:44:33 am
Okay as many of you know I will be turning 18 in a few months (Six to be exact .) and so to celebrate this me and a few family members are going to Disney as a big "send off" to my childhood in July before I turn 18 in Augest.

See if you can score with one of the Disney Princesses.

Come on, you know you want to! ;)

Oh God, not them. Those chicks can be haughty at best and absolutely insane at worst.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: maanantai on March 03, 2013, 11:12:58 am
I'm alive :D And not even depressed. Positively surprised by this considering all the angst I've been having lately.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Morgenleoht on March 04, 2013, 12:34:17 am
I've managed to find a list of suburbs that will be cheap to live in on my own but have an hour or less commute to university. :)
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: chitoryu12 on March 04, 2013, 09:36:16 am
I'm alive :D And not even depressed. Positively surprised by this considering all the angst I've been having lately.

If you're ever at a loss for something good to think about, just remember that you're alive.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: maanantai on March 04, 2013, 10:48:58 am
I'm alive :D And not even depressed. Positively surprised by this considering all the angst I've been having lately.

If you're ever at a loss for something good to think about, just remember that you're alive.

Well, just to be the negative one here (again, as usually) that thought, personally, can be bit depressive too. I've actually "failed at failing".

And keeping the positive attitude on: I've managed not to think about the work today \o/ *hopefull about feeling less stressed about it after the week is over*
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: chitoryu12 on March 04, 2013, 10:56:02 am
Being alive is never failing at failing. It's getting another chance.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: SpaceProg on March 04, 2013, 10:59:54 am
Any day on the sunny side of the grass is a good one.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: chitoryu12 on March 04, 2013, 11:17:34 am
Any day on the sunny side of the grass is a good one.

Even on the rainy side, or when you're not even on the grass at all, it's still better than not being there at all. Because you can always make your way back to the sunny side as long as you're still there.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Southern Comforter on March 04, 2013, 02:00:34 pm
The fucking train blocked off the road to the doctor's office, and I can't pick up a prescription that I need. However, I got gummy bears, and that makes everything perfectly fine.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Material Defender on March 04, 2013, 02:50:23 pm
Napped with my boyfriend.
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Post by: Moltar on March 04, 2013, 02:58:03 pm
I got my abstract approved for the Undergraduate Research Conference.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Her3tiK on March 04, 2013, 03:27:51 pm
Got an actual, physical letter from one of my best friends in the mail, and I get to meet up with one of the guitarists from a band I really like today.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Mechtaur on March 04, 2013, 03:44:10 pm
My wife got released from the hospital and feels great. Best part is I was able to get our insurance to actually cover the whole trip. I am happy now.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Her3tiK on March 04, 2013, 04:20:52 pm
My wife got released from the hospital and feels great. Best part is I was able to get our insurance to actually cover the whole trip. I am happy now.
Okay, you win Good Thing of the Week. Everyone else go home; we got nothin' to top this.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ironbite on March 05, 2013, 12:48:44 am
Well considering he put her in there with sexy times....
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sleepy on March 05, 2013, 02:23:51 am
I got the internship that I applied for at the naval base!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Mechtaur on March 05, 2013, 02:30:33 am
I got the internship that I applied for at the naval base!

Yay! Good job!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ironbite on March 05, 2013, 02:50:25 am
I got the internship that I applied for at the naval base!

NOW YOU'LL BE SURROUNDED BY SEAMEN!

Ironbite-that joke will never be old.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: QueenofHearts on March 05, 2013, 03:27:07 am
I got the internship that I applied for at the naval base!

Woohoo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Awesome jobs Sleepface
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Post by: chitoryu12 on March 05, 2013, 10:24:18 am
Heading out to set for the first time in 2013 in a few hours!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sleepy on March 05, 2013, 01:55:30 pm
Thanks, guys.

Also, my uncle gave me a Snuggie, and I'm quite content now.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: chitoryu12 on March 05, 2013, 11:21:06 pm
Production assistant disappeared on the way to the set today. Since I showed up 5 hours early for my scenes, I promptly became the 2nd AD.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RinellaWasHere on March 06, 2013, 12:42:49 am
Jumped from ten feet up- rolled properly and didn't die. Parkour training is working!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: QueenofHearts on March 07, 2013, 02:33:46 pm
I just reheard a great song that I hadn't heard in years and totally forgot everything about it. One of life's simple pleasures. :)
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: R. U. Sirius on March 08, 2013, 12:15:41 pm
I got a new job working at an organic fast-food place that's opening soon. Training starts a week from Monday, with an orientation next weekend, and when I asked about full vs. part-time, the manager said he would give me as many hours as I could handle. Even if it's minimum wage or just a bit more, I'll save an assload in commuting costs, so if I can swing full-time hours, I'll probably actually come out ahead.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Askold on March 08, 2013, 03:15:30 pm
I just reheard a great song that I hadn't heard in years and totally forgot everything about it. One of life's simple pleasures. :)

Reading this post reminded me of a song I hadn't heard in ages. After finding it from youtube I put it on and out toddler apparently liked the song because she began smiling and nodding to the tune of the song.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sleepy on March 08, 2013, 05:29:19 pm
I just reheard a great song that I hadn't heard in years and totally forgot everything about it. One of life's simple pleasures. :)

Man, I had something similar to me happen. There was a song I wanted to find several years ago, but I never could because I didn't know the artist, title, or any lyrics. Just the tune. I heard it at work one day and nearly flipped my lid in excitement.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ThunderWulf on March 08, 2013, 08:37:49 pm
I think I found a new favorite tea. :)
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: QueenofHearts on March 09, 2013, 03:25:01 am
I just got back from a transgender support group and I had a blast! What started as a 2 hour meeting ended with me and another girl sitting in her car, chatting for close to five hours about anything & everything.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: nickiknack on March 09, 2013, 12:06:41 pm
THIS (http://nukethefridge.com/2013/02/07/ntf-scoop-emperor-palpatine-to-get-a-standalone-star-wars-film/).
I really hope this turns into a reality, this is so full of EPICNESS!! ;D
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sleepy on March 09, 2013, 03:16:11 pm
We got power back! This means chicken tacos tonight.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Zygarde on March 09, 2013, 06:00:13 pm
I found my old Flip Camera today which is good.
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Post by: wrightway on March 09, 2013, 11:41:50 pm
The weather was wonderful today. The mister and I spent all afternoon at the park. :)
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Post by: Captain Jack Harkness on March 11, 2013, 07:03:31 pm
I just checked out five computer-related books at my public library.  I guess there's a cap of "30" items.  This includes renting movies, audiobooks, and CDs.

Twilight Sparkle would be proud, man. <3
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Post by: Morgenleoht on March 11, 2013, 07:21:08 pm
Someone contacted me about potential freelance website design gigs!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Zygarde on March 11, 2013, 08:02:21 pm
My niece came by today and I got to spend time with her for a four year old she's very bright but I kinda fear for her future since well we live in Louisiana the backwards ass state that has textbooks that say Hippies worshiped Satan.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: nickiknack on March 11, 2013, 08:07:30 pm
My niece came by today and I got to spend time with her for a four year old she's very bright but I kinda fear for her future since well we live in Louisiana the backwards ass state that has textbooks that say Hippies worshiped Satan.

When she gets older, give her a copy of Howard Zinn's A People's History of the United States (http://www.amazon.com/Peoples-History-United-States-P-S/dp/0061965588/ref=la_B000AQ01MQ_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1363046687&sr=1-1). It'll set her on the right path.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Auggziliary on March 11, 2013, 08:08:35 pm
Finally fucking talked to someone. (IRL, of course).
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Zygarde on March 11, 2013, 08:15:51 pm
My niece came by today and I got to spend time with her for a four year old she's very bright but I kinda fear for her future since well we live in Louisiana the backwards ass state that has textbooks that say Hippies worshiped Satan.

When she gets older, give her a copy of Howard Zinn's A People's History of the United States (http://www.amazon.com/Peoples-History-United-States-P-S/dp/0061965588/ref=la_B000AQ01MQ_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1363046687&sr=1-1). It'll set her on the right path.

Good idea I also have to give her some piano books she just took that up as her hobby.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Morgenleoht on March 11, 2013, 08:22:27 pm
Just finished another jewellery order. :)
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ThunderWulf on March 11, 2013, 09:07:20 pm
Found out about a great band that I haven't heard before!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on March 12, 2013, 12:45:27 am
I got 100% on my last ASL test!  FUCK YEAH!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Captain Jack Harkness on March 12, 2013, 12:55:55 am
I got 100% on my last ASL test!  FUCK YEAH!

Your Age/Sex/Location test?  Huh?

...wait...

American Sign Language?  It took me a bit to get that one.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ironbite on March 12, 2013, 01:03:23 am
Took me 1 nanosecond to get what he was talking about.  You need to go see a specialist.

Ironbite-also Augg, don't you have a boything to talk to?
Title: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: chiheisen on March 12, 2013, 04:54:05 am
One of my coworkers gave me a lovely bouquet and another gave me a pretty hand towel.  It made me feel special.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Auggziliary on March 12, 2013, 07:31:20 pm
Took me 1 nanosecond to get what he was talking about.  You need to go see a specialist.

Ironbite-also Augg, don't you have a boything to talk to?

Yeah, but he's a freshman in college right now while I'm in high school. I meant that I was so stressed/depressed that I couldn't talk to people.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Mechtaur on March 12, 2013, 08:01:04 pm
I got a D10 in Hebrew.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Osama bin Bambi on March 12, 2013, 08:04:50 pm
I got a D10 in Hebrew.

For a second I thought you were talking about getting a D in Hebrew class and I was like, "Wait, I thought that would be a bad thing!"

Then I realized that you were talking about D10 die. Do you have any pictures?
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Mechtaur on March 12, 2013, 08:19:05 pm
I got a D10 in Hebrew.

For a second I thought you were talking about getting a D in Hebrew class and I was like, "Wait, I thought that would be a bad thing!"

Then I realized that you were talking about D10 die. Do you have any pictures?

Spoilered because every image of it is apparently ungodly massive.

(click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Art Vandelay on March 12, 2013, 08:33:42 pm
I got a D10 in Hebrew.

For a second I thought you were talking about getting a D in Hebrew class and I was like, "Wait, I thought that would be a bad thing!"

Then I realized that you were talking about D10 die. Do you have any pictures?

Spoilered because every image of it is apparently ungodly massive.

(click to show/hide)

So you can now play Jewish DnD. So what's you're favourite class? I usually play a lawyer, but there's something to be said for an investment banker if you get the build right.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Mechtaur on March 12, 2013, 08:40:38 pm
I got a D10 in Hebrew.

For a second I thought you were talking about getting a D in Hebrew class and I was like, "Wait, I thought that would be a bad thing!"

Then I realized that you were talking about D10 die. Do you have any pictures?

Spoilered because every image of it is apparently ungodly massive.

(click to show/hide)

So you can now play Jewish DnD. So what's you're favourite class? I usually play a lawyer, but there's something to be said for an investment banker if you get the build right.

I prefer Media Dominator myself.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Her3tiK on March 12, 2013, 09:27:07 pm
My tax return got deposited today. Now let's see how long I can go before I use all of it.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ironbite on March 13, 2013, 12:51:51 am
Took me 1 nanosecond to get what he was talking about.  You need to go see a specialist.

Ironbite-also Augg, don't you have a boything to talk to?

Yeah, but he's a freshman in college right now while I'm in high school. I meant that I was so stressed/depressed that I couldn't talk to people.

That's not right....grrrrr
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Meshakhad on March 13, 2013, 12:21:20 pm
I got a D10 in Hebrew.

For a second I thought you were talking about getting a D in Hebrew class and I was like, "Wait, I thought that would be a bad thing!"

Then I realized that you were talking about D10 die. Do you have any pictures?

Spoilered because every image of it is apparently ungodly massive.

(click to show/hide)

So you can now play Jewish DnD. So what's you're favourite class? I usually play a lawyer, but there's something to be said for an investment banker if you get the build right.

I prefer Media Dominator myself.

לול
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Auggziliary on March 13, 2013, 05:23:36 pm
Took me 1 nanosecond to get what he was talking about.  You need to go see a specialist.

Ironbite-also Augg, don't you have a boything to talk to?

Yeah, but he's a freshman in college right now while I'm in high school. I meant that I was so stressed/depressed that I couldn't talk to people.

That's not right....grrrrr

I'm getting better, slowly...
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Osama bin Bambi on March 13, 2013, 05:24:19 pm
I got a D10 in Hebrew.

For a second I thought you were talking about getting a D in Hebrew class and I was like, "Wait, I thought that would be a bad thing!"

Then I realized that you were talking about D10 die. Do you have any pictures?

Spoilered because every image of it is apparently ungodly massive.

(click to show/hide)

So you can now play Jewish DnD. So what's you're favourite class? I usually play a lawyer, but there's something to be said for an investment banker if you get the build right.

I prefer Media Dominator myself.

Aww, c'mon, why doesn't the Rabbi class get any love?
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on March 13, 2013, 07:43:06 pm
Managed to nab a copy of the GW2 soundtrack.  I have to say, I'm glad I did, because this is easily some of the most awesome game music, like, ever.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Her3tiK on March 13, 2013, 07:45:46 pm
Everyone at work commented on how hard I was working and what a good job I did. The boss even let me clock out early, but log a full shift.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ThunderWulf on March 13, 2013, 08:37:12 pm
Finally got my new watch today that I've been waiting for! ^_^
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Caitshidhe on March 13, 2013, 10:24:17 pm
After years of aggressively hating Facebook and social networking in general, Boything got an account today. Because of this, I have now seen photos of him in full drag. If I didn't love him before, I certainly do now...
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Random Gal on March 13, 2013, 10:57:33 pm
I just got a job at my school's geology museum.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: chitoryu12 on March 13, 2013, 11:26:12 pm
The chat discovered this (http://www.pornmd.com/sex-search) site (possibly NSFW).

Go see what areas seem the most repressed.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Art Vandelay on March 13, 2013, 11:45:23 pm
The chat discovered this (http://www.pornmd.com/sex-search) site (possibly NSFW).

Go see what areas seem the most repressed.
Funny that top 4 through 8 in Iran is all gay porn. Also, #6 in Louisiana is a tad strange.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Captain Jack Harkness on March 13, 2013, 11:49:09 pm
Poetic lost her phone today.  The reason this is good is because we were able to get her a phone with a prepaid plan and no contract.  Now, her old phone was on her mom's account.  I think that means that it can be removed without prematurely ending any contracts.

Oh, and we grew closer as I was there to help calm her down from a panicked state and guide her through a contingency plan.  Not only that, but I got to exercise some leadership muscle. :)
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Askold on March 14, 2013, 02:17:20 pm
I'm watching Ozzy Osbourne's music videos from youtube and my babygirl is "dancing" to the music. She isn't even 2 years old but she already recognises good music.

I'm less happy about the fact that she learned how to undress and now she can't seem to keep any clothes on her...

At least keep the diaper on kid...
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Zygarde on March 14, 2013, 05:24:11 pm
I got rid of my old bet and replaced it with a way more comfortable futon I'm so glad to git rid of that old bunk bed since It was a bit of a safety hazard.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: nickiknack on March 14, 2013, 10:45:46 pm
I finally weighed myself(I haven't in years). I'm 130lbs, that's the lowest I've ever been as a adult.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Morgenleoht on March 15, 2013, 01:31:11 am
I got $40 and had peri peri chicken bought for me by my aunt because it's my birthday tomorrow.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Morgenleoht on March 15, 2013, 04:33:33 pm
It's my birthday... and I've already started by getting $200 from a friend.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ironbite on March 15, 2013, 05:32:43 pm
YAY!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Osama bin Bambi on March 15, 2013, 06:30:51 pm
I got a caramel apple. :3
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Auggziliary on March 15, 2013, 07:09:09 pm
The chat discovered this (http://www.pornmd.com/sex-search) site (possibly NSFW).

Go see what areas seem the most repressed.
Funny that top 4 through 8 in Iran is all gay porn. Also, #6 in Louisiana is a tad strange.

It means straight boys having sex, not gay men  banging women.

Also INDIA #7 WTF
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Flying Mint Bunny! on March 15, 2013, 07:36:13 pm
WTF at Finland 2) Granny, and Romania 1) Mom and Son

What suprised me the most though is that the top searches for a lot of them were their own countries.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Her3tiK on March 15, 2013, 08:28:55 pm
I'm now officially a contributing writer for a SoCal music blog! I'm getting paid to support the scene I love!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Art Vandelay on March 15, 2013, 08:33:41 pm
You know, I really don't want to know what's going on with South Korea. Though the Czechs are oddly specific about their fetishes.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Meshakhad on March 15, 2013, 08:58:10 pm
I wonder what the top results are from Vatican City...
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Caitshidhe on March 15, 2013, 09:29:59 pm
I really hope the countries that have 'mom' in their top ten search results have just tried to find their country's equivalent of MILF porn...

Also, Chile's porn of choice is almost exclusively gay porn. I find this incredibly funny.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: nickiknack on March 15, 2013, 09:40:22 pm
I wonder what the top results are from Vatican City...

Altar boys
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Scotsgit on March 15, 2013, 09:44:19 pm
I got paid all of my back pay.  Have been spending some of it not very wisely. 8)
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: chitoryu12 on March 15, 2013, 11:02:57 pm
I really hope the countries that have 'mom' in their top ten search results have just tried to find their country's equivalent of MILF porn...

Also, Chile's porn of choice is almost exclusively gay porn. I find this incredibly funny.

Peru is 100% gay porn, and one of them is "just bieber". I think he should cancel any concerts over there; the audience will NOT be there for what he thinks they're there for!

Also, got all the pieces to my costume for the film shoot tomorrow!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Alehksunos on March 16, 2013, 12:08:28 am
On the subject of that site:

According to my reads:
But that is if you take nothing with a pinch of salt and accept everything that you read.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: chitoryu12 on March 16, 2013, 12:15:27 am
I noticed how China's entries were exclusively specific requests for Asians.

Oh, you think Romania is fucked? Go look at #6 for the Czech Republic.

I'll wait.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on March 16, 2013, 03:39:44 am
Peru.  Fucking Peru.  Their top 10?  ALL GAY.  #4 is "Just Beiber (Gay)."  Yeah.  Absorb that for a fucking minute.  The #4 porn search in Peru is what I'm assuming is a misspelling of a request for Justin Beiber in gay porn.  WHAT?

Also, South America in general seems to really, REALLY love its gay porn.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: chitoryu12 on March 16, 2013, 03:42:18 am
Peru.  Fucking Peru.  Their top 10?  ALL GAY.  #4 is "Just Beiber (Gay)."  Yeah.  Absorb that for a fucking minute.  The #4 porn search in Peru is what I'm assuming is a misspelling of a request for Justin Beiber in gay porn.  WHAT?

Also, South America in general seems to really, REALLY love its gay porn.

Yeah, literally 3 posts above you there.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on March 17, 2013, 12:49:47 am
-squints-  Son of a...

Well, either way, my statement still stands!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: chitoryu12 on March 17, 2013, 12:51:58 am
Back home from the film shoot with a Five Guys burger!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Random Gal on March 17, 2013, 06:21:19 am
Some pornstar named "Lisa Ann" seems to be really popular worldwide.
Finland's top two results are "mature" and "granny." Apparently Finns have a thing for old people?
For a Bible Belt State, Kentucky's got a suspicious "free gay porn" entry as #1.
As mentioned before, South America really loves its gay porn. Especially Venezuela, Peru, and Chile.
Lebanon is really strange, there's a lot of trans/futa porn along with with "big legs (gay)," "hairy arab," and most bizarrely "shit orgy."
Kazakhstan likes squirting and gay Russians.
For a hardcore Muslim country, Pakistan likes a lot of gay porn.
South Africa is really gay, and has "biggest orgy" and "poop" on the list too.
Kenya likes gay monster cocks, old men, anal, and fake gay vaginas.
Libya likes gay daddies of various kinds and "american anal sluts".
Iceland likes some really weird gay sex. With teenage Native Americans, somehow.
Eastern Europe is just plain bizarre. Mother-son incest popular in Hungary and Romania, top result for Czech Republic involves fisting and #6 is "castrated shemale", etc.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Distind on March 17, 2013, 05:46:36 pm
Defining Funny: Watching a Lucky Charms commercial airing on the scifi channel during the movie leprechaun on saint Patric's day.

On a completely horrible note, I find the production of the old leprechaun movies to be better than history's new bible series.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Osama bin Bambi on March 17, 2013, 06:09:54 pm
The chat discovered this (http://www.pornmd.com/sex-search) site (possibly NSFW).

Go see what areas seem the most repressed.
Funny that top 4 through 8 in Iran is all gay porn. Also, #6 in Louisiana is a tad strange.

It means straight boys having sex, not gay men  banging women.

Also INDIA #7 WTF

I also find it strangely hilarious that the top ten results for Israel are basically "prostate," "cops," "Arabs," and different kinds of gay porn.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Random Gal on March 18, 2013, 01:58:28 am
I only just noticed a few countries on the list.
Syria's #1 is "Aunt" and the rest include "creamy squirt," "doctor anal," "suppository (gay)," and "dirty scat." Pretty perverted for a fundie-rich country.
Cambodia is almost as gay as the South American countries.

I also note that America has a strange obsession with creampies compared to everyone else.

EDIT: Wow, THIS was my 800th post?
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Auggziliary on March 19, 2013, 03:07:44 pm
I only just noticed a few countries on the list.
Syria's #1 is "Aunt" and the rest include "creamy squirt," "doctor anal," "suppository (gay)," and "dirty scat." Pretty perverted for a fundie-rich country.
Cambodia is almost as gay as the South American countries.

I also note that America has a strange obsession with creampies compared to everyone else.

EDIT: Wow, THIS was my 800th post?

It's really odd how the more prude and homophobic the country, the more weird-fetishy and gay it gets.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Her3tiK on March 19, 2013, 10:36:47 pm
Had both staff and residents of the place I'm working at tell me I'm the hardest working person in the building.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Auggziliary on March 20, 2013, 05:33:12 pm
    Well today in class we talked about the Steubenville rape case, and one guy said that she was a whore and she probably faked and she deserved it because she was drunk, etc. So I promptly told him to "shut the hell up" since women faking rape "is very rare" and that they boys had called themselves the "rape crew" and filmed the whole thing. He just turned red and everyone said "OOOooooh" since that's all teens do when emotionally aroused.
    I'm normally super shy and socially awkward, but this year I've been better at standing up for myself and friends. Also that guy was a dick.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Mechtaur on March 21, 2013, 01:05:14 am
I got a D10 in Hebrew.

For a second I thought you were talking about getting a D in Hebrew class and I was like, "Wait, I thought that would be a bad thing!"

Then I realized that you were talking about D10 die. Do you have any pictures?

Spoilered because every image of it is apparently ungodly massive.

(click to show/hide)

So you can now play Jewish DnD. So what's you're favourite class? I usually play a lawyer, but there's something to be said for an investment banker if you get the build right.

I prefer Media Dominator myself.

Aww, c'mon, why doesn't the Rabbi class get any love?

A) It is a prestige class and I'm not qualified for it yet.

B) My dice collection has expanded. I now have a D10 Polish, D10 and D6 Hindi, D10 Arabic, D10 Mandarin, D6 Korean, and a few others I haven't identified yet.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Meshakhad on March 22, 2013, 10:12:03 pm
After a few days of issues with my computers, I am now in possession of a brand-new, state-of-the-art gaming computer. The power supply ALONE cost $170.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Morgenleoht on March 22, 2013, 10:14:43 pm
After a few days of issues with my computers, I am now in possession of a brand-new, state-of-the-art gaming computer. The power supply ALONE cost $170.

*hates you on principle*
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Saturn500 on March 22, 2013, 10:46:12 pm
And this is why quite a few people opt to go with consoles: No matter what, it's cheaper in the long run.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Meshakhad on March 22, 2013, 10:47:53 pm
And this is why quite a few people opt to go with consoles: No matter what, it's cheaper in the long run.

Counterargument: Crusader Kings 2 isn't on any consoles.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: nickiknack on March 22, 2013, 11:13:51 pm
2 things that have happen of lately:
1. the Store Manager, last complimented me on my recover work at work last night.
2. I've had a breakthrough with the writer's block I've been having with my fanfic.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Shane for Wax on March 22, 2013, 11:36:02 pm
My friend finished up my art commission for my Star Wars/Mass Effect crossover. My Shepard is Mandalorian:

(http://24.media.tumblr.com/1110afc515cbe5e91732ff01a50100c0/tumblr_mk3gcz5Pnu1rw7xa0o1_500.png)

Her colors do mean something. Honor the father (red), Justice (black), Mourning of a Lost Love (Gray).

I'm so happy with it. :D
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sleepy on March 23, 2013, 12:50:28 am
I bought a 360 today. Quite content with that.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on March 23, 2013, 01:18:58 am
I bought a 360 today. Quite content with that.

Woohoo!  One of us, one of us...
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Morgenleoht on March 23, 2013, 02:08:10 am
I've been told my dickhead flatmate will be removed in June.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: chitoryu12 on March 23, 2013, 02:11:43 am
Went to Treasure Tavern in Orlando.

The good part is that I now have stories to tell people. Stories of terror.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Zygarde on March 23, 2013, 04:10:46 pm
I fount out my older cousin got accepted into MIT.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Osama bin Bambi on March 23, 2013, 05:00:37 pm
My friend finished up my art commission for my Star Wars/Mass Effect crossover. My Shepard is Mandalorian:

(http://24.media.tumblr.com/1110afc515cbe5e91732ff01a50100c0/tumblr_mk3gcz5Pnu1rw7xa0o1_500.png)

Her colors do mean something. Honor the father (red), Justice (black), Mourning of a Lost Love (Gray).

I'm so happy with it. :D

That's a really nice picture. I wish I could draw people.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Captain Jack Harkness on March 23, 2013, 05:09:55 pm
While it's technically something that happened yesterday, I won a free coffee thermos that I filled with free drip coffee.

Yeah.  It was the coffee shop's 8th anniversary.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Shane for Wax on March 23, 2013, 10:29:03 pm
My friend finished up my art commission for my Star Wars/Mass Effect crossover. My Shepard is Mandalorian:

(http://24.media.tumblr.com/1110afc515cbe5e91732ff01a50100c0/tumblr_mk3gcz5Pnu1rw7xa0o1_500.png)

Her colors do mean something. Honor the father (red), Justice (black), Mourning of a Lost Love (Gray).

I'm so happy with it. :D

That's a really nice picture. I wish I could draw people.

I wish I could draw people, too. There'd be so much art of my chars.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: nickiknack on March 23, 2013, 10:38:34 pm
I'm the same way I can't draw people, but it's really nice to have buddies, either online  or irl who can. I can't wait until my Croatian friend is done with the star wars artwork that's she's drawing for me( it's a drawing of Palpatine as a teenager, no big surprise there folks). She showed me the progress she's made not too long ago, I love her doodles.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sleepy on March 24, 2013, 01:24:20 am
I went hiking today at a kickass lake with friends, then went out to dinner, beat my game, and had yummy cake.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Zygarde on March 24, 2013, 03:58:26 pm
I am having a relaxing Sunday afternoon full of coffee, a comfy bed/ sofa and all the Marvel movies leading up to the Avengers...TIS a nice day.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Auggziliary on March 24, 2013, 04:05:21 pm
My sister's friend is a zoo worker thing(Idk the proper term, but it's above a keeper), and let me touch a bunch of animals and see the "behind the scenes" stuff.
I fed a giraffe and elephant, and played with a baby Tapir and baby Ant eater. Also I saw a baby porcupine and a shit ton of parrots, but the parrots were angry and wanted to see me suffer or something.

Giraffes are surprisingly slobbery.

Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Søren on March 24, 2013, 06:06:39 pm
I had an awesome weekend with my boyfriend, he made me a delicious cake and showed me how to make shepards pie
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: chitoryu12 on March 24, 2013, 09:42:30 pm
RZW now has an airsoft event! http://www.mindgame-productions.com/?page_id=72&action=evregister&event_id=6

If you're near Ocala on May 25th, register and go shoot some people!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Auggziliary on March 25, 2013, 06:56:25 pm
My dad was watching Fox News and they were talking about too much government spending while showing ducks and clips of star trek. I don't know why there were ducks but it made me happy.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Flying Mint Bunny! on March 25, 2013, 09:07:06 pm
I went to the Science Museum today with my aunt :D
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Caitshidhe on March 26, 2013, 12:49:15 pm
Not so much 'good' as just plain funny.

I was browsing a site making fun of terrible bad cosplays and Boything was watching and I was showing him some of the worst. Scrolling past a picture of an otherwise decent cosplay ruined by an incredibly shitty wig, Boything says, 'HEY, WAIT, BACK UP! GO BACK TO THAT ONE!'

He sat staring at it and pointed stuff out--'That's her face, her nose, how she does her eye makeup. That's definitely a cosplay she wanted to do and she's crazy about Death Note. And that's DEFINITELY her room. And she would always spend a shit-load of money on her cosplays and then get the cheapest wigs she could.'

So who is this mystery lady?

His ex-girlfriend.

I think this is funnier than I should, not least because this girl HATED ME on sight when we met just because I was hanging out with him. We weren't even dating. I didn't even know his last name at the time. I didn't even know his REAL name at the time. THe site doesn't identify any of the bad cosplayers, so it's not like anybody browsing it would know who it was unless, like Boything, they actually knew her.

It also sorta answers the question of I wonder what happens if someone finds their own picture or a picture of someone they know on one of these sites? Well, apparently, THAT happens.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Her3tiK on March 26, 2013, 08:40:26 pm
So I went into this violin shop today, looking to see if they had any positions I could offer a friend of mine (if she doesn't get a job by August she gets deported, and it has to be related to her degree, so music). Turns out, they don't, but I wound up talking with the salesperson about music for over an hour. Everything from out preferences in style, dislike of hiphop, favorite shows/performances, the music industry, etc. I don't know how that happened. Anyways, before I go, he lets me try out a violin. First time I've played an instrument, insofar as the short explanation of proper posture and bow use is considered such, and it was amazing. He said I caught on quickly, and offered me a sweet deal if I decide to buy one in the future, as well as hooking me up with some teachers.

I love the days where I don't plan my adventures.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Osama bin Bambi on March 27, 2013, 10:48:31 pm
On Dragon Cave, I managed to snag a Royal Blue egg (http://dragcave.net/view/90FWz) from the abandoned area. It has a great lineage too. Talk about luck...
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Askold on March 28, 2013, 09:29:11 am
I got a job!

I had been in two interviews about a job in telemarketing (I have a wife and a kid and another one [another kid, not another wife] on the way, I need to make ends meet somehow.) and just got a call that I have been accepted. Yay!

Gonna go sign the contract next week.
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Post by: nickiknack on March 28, 2013, 11:31:26 am
Congrats askold.
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Post by: Sleepy on March 28, 2013, 11:49:04 am
Good for you, askold.

I'm rather content because I just filled out a scholarship application that my bank is offering. Apparently they receive very few applications each year, so I think I'm in a fairly good position to get it.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Her3tiK on March 28, 2013, 07:25:39 pm
Picked up my first BTBAM albums today. Didn't like them until I opened for 'em last August, but now they're amazing.

I <3 prog metal.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Vypernight on March 29, 2013, 03:44:41 pm
More like funny and ironic, but I still thought I'd post it.

Today at work we made pizza for our bakery.  Since it's Good Friday, we made Vegetable Pizza (with mushrooms, olives, peppers, etc.) for the devout believers in our crew (95% of the bakery) and MEAT Piize for us evil heathens (pepperoni, sausage, bacon, LOTS of sauce).  Despite, as I said, 95% of our bakery being pretty devout, and despite it being Good Friday, the Veggie Pizza was barely touched while the Carnivore one got annihilated pretty fast!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sleepy on March 29, 2013, 08:49:06 pm
I finally got to meet my cousin and see my uncle who lives in California.
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Post by: chitoryu12 on April 01, 2013, 03:33:51 pm
Finally decided to pick up for one of those scam calls I kept getting from 661.

Indian Man: Hello, may I speak to ______ please?

Me: Yes you may.

Indian Man: Well, my name is--

Me: APRIL FOOL's!

*hangs up*
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Post by: chitoryu12 on April 02, 2013, 09:15:34 pm
First TV spots for the show I did are out!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oCuL0kMxk28

In Italian!
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Post by: Her3tiK on April 02, 2013, 10:15:22 pm
Wrote a song in Fmin today. Didn't use an open string once. Still sounds heavy and melodic.

As a metalhead, this feels like quite an accomplishment.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Vypernight on April 03, 2013, 05:17:57 am
I finally finished my Star Wars fanfiction story (my version of Ep VII).  It's the longest story I've every written, 22 chapters, plus prologue and epilogue.  I just need to finish the proofreading now.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Meshakhad on April 03, 2013, 08:42:30 am
So this quarter, I knew that I would only have to go to school two days a week - Tuesday and Thursday.

Then yesterday, my instructor for Game Design decides that, with only 6 students in the class, we only need to meet once a week. As everyone in my class has identical schedules (we're all Digital Media Arts majors in our final quarter), we voted to meet on Tuesdays, when we also have our one other class.

So this quarter, I only need to show up on campus ONE DAY A WEEK!

Mind you, I also need to get an internship, which is expected to fill up the other four days. But still...
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sleepy on April 03, 2013, 10:33:00 am
So this quarter, I knew that I would only have to go to school two days a week - Tuesday and Thursday.

Then yesterday, my instructor for Game Design decides that, with only 6 students in the class, we only need to meet once a week. As everyone in my class has identical schedules (we're all Digital Media Arts majors in our final quarter), we voted to meet on Tuesdays, when we also have our one other class.

So this quarter, I only need to show up on campus ONE DAY A WEEK!

Mind you, I also need to get an internship, which is expected to fill up the other four days. But still...

Man, I envy you. A couple semesters ago, I was thrilled to have Fridays off. Class one or two days a week would be a luxury.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: nickiknack on April 03, 2013, 11:07:19 am
FUCK YEAH!!! I finally got my tax refund.

I finally finished my Star Wars fanfiction story (my version of Ep VII).  It's the longest story I've every written, 22 chapters, plus prologue and epilogue.  I just need to finish the proofreading now.

cool, can't wait to finish reading it, plus that reminds me that I need to work on my three.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: chitoryu12 on April 03, 2013, 06:10:27 pm
So this quarter, I knew that I would only have to go to school two days a week - Tuesday and Thursday.

Then yesterday, my instructor for Game Design decides that, with only 6 students in the class, we only need to meet once a week. As everyone in my class has identical schedules (we're all Digital Media Arts majors in our final quarter), we voted to meet on Tuesdays, when we also have our one other class.

So this quarter, I only need to show up on campus ONE DAY A WEEK!

Mind you, I also need to get an internship, which is expected to fill up the other four days. But still...

Man, I envy you. A couple semesters ago, I was thrilled to have Fridays off. Class one or two days a week would be a luxury.

I had 4 days a week back when I was in school. Most of the days were fine, but there was one semester where I had a night English class on Mondays. The problem I had wasn't the relatively small number of classes, but the sheer amount of homework I got deluged with. The first day of Intermediate Algebra (basically the "starter" course for new students) involved less than 30 minutes of discussion on a very complex new sequence that hadn't been covered in high school, followed by dozens of long and complex problems and a book that was horrible at actually explaining how to solve them. That was one class.

One of the biggest reasons I decided to quit school in favor of work after only one year was that I wanted to be able to focus entirely on my job and social life, rather than classes completely unrelated to my career path that took up even more time than the ones for my major.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sleepy on April 03, 2013, 08:00:19 pm
My non-major classes were pretty simple, for the most part. The worst one involved writing a 12-page paper, but I still enjoyed the class itself. Now that I'm taking nothing but classes for my major, at least some of the homework is fun.

In math classes, I honestly never did the homework. Very few professors will waste their time grading such a thing, and they just recommend you do it so you don't flunk the tests.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Distind on April 03, 2013, 08:53:58 pm
In math classes, I honestly never did the homework. Very few professors will waste their time grading such a thing, and they just recommend you do it so you don't flunk the tests.
Beware this advice if you're in a tech school.

My math professors not only graded the homework, they'd take individual points off for each issue in your answer. I once had one problem cost me half the grade on a homework with 10 problems. I'd gotten a formula wrong in the second stage and managed to work it out to completion anyway. Could have just been the fact he was department head though. Freaking evil from my point of view.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sleepy on April 03, 2013, 10:27:35 pm
In math classes, I honestly never did the homework. Very few professors will waste their time grading such a thing, and they just recommend you do it so you don't flunk the tests.
Beware this advice if you're in a tech school.

My math professors not only graded the homework, they'd take individual points off for each issue in your answer. I once had one problem cost me half the grade on a homework with 10 problems. I'd gotten a formula wrong in the second stage and managed to work it out to completion anyway. Could have just been the fact he was department head though. Freaking evil from my point of view.

That's quite shitty of them. Homework is meant for learning, and students are going to make mistakes which they'll later ask the professor about. It's how the learning process works. If they honestly expect everyone to master the material overnight and convey that perfectly through a crapload of textbook problems, then they're living in a dream world.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Søren on April 03, 2013, 10:35:47 pm
This guy thats been harrassing me, he got caught pouring sulfuric acid on my bag. Now all hell is gonna rain down on the motherfucker. God I hope he gets ruined from this
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on April 03, 2013, 10:47:58 pm
Waitwaitwait...he was pouring fucking ACID on your shit?  I dunno how it works in Australia, but over 'ere, I'd be mighty surprised if that didn't count as terroristic threatening, which if I'm not mistaken, is a felony in most states.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Her3tiK on April 04, 2013, 01:36:13 am
Found out the annoying as fuck roommate is moving out. This person embodies everything that keeps me from going to clubs in LA. Cannot wait for her to leave.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Morgenleoht on April 04, 2013, 02:36:59 am
Found out the annoying as fuck roommate is moving out. This person embodies everything that keeps me from going to clubs in LA. Cannot wait for her to leave.

If there is anything remotely resembling karma, my annoying as fuck flatmate will somehow meet yours and they will wind up sharing a place.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Auggziliary on April 04, 2013, 06:34:02 pm
Waitwaitwait...he was pouring fucking ACID on your shit?  I dunno how it works in Australia, but over 'ere, I'd be mighty surprised if that didn't count as terroristic threatening, which if I'm not mistaken, is a felony in most states.

Seriously man why is everyone being batshit crazy around you? Do you live in terroristville or some shit?
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Søren on April 04, 2013, 06:53:45 pm
Terroristville. Australia. Potato. Potahto.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Distind on April 04, 2013, 06:56:20 pm
Terroristville. Australia. Potato. Potahto.
Got to love when you catch them in the act of a concrete crime. Destruction of property fuckwad!
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Post by: nickiknack on April 04, 2013, 06:57:24 pm
Got my hair done.
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Post by: Her3tiK on April 04, 2013, 09:34:20 pm
Submitted my first paid blog for review. Can't wait to see it published.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Auggziliary on April 04, 2013, 09:43:18 pm
New Dragon Ball Z thing coming out. "Battle of Gods".

(http://www.fanboy.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/dragonball-battle-of-gods-400x276.jpg)
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Post by: RavynousHunter on April 05, 2013, 02:16:52 am
New Dragon Ball Z thing coming out. "Battle of Gods".

(http://www.fanboy.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/dragonball-battle-of-gods-400x276.jpg)

DUDE.  Saw that a few days ago, and all I could say was "FUCK YES."  I'm a Dragon Ball Z fanboy (sane one, of course), and I fly my flag with pride.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ironbite on April 05, 2013, 02:25:37 am
Now what is the chance that Team Fourstar can Abridge that like there's no tomorrow?
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on April 05, 2013, 02:26:54 am
Now what is the chance that Team Fourstar can Abridge that like there's no tomorrow?

I don't think its a question of "can," just "when."
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Morgenleoht on April 05, 2013, 02:34:24 am
Apparently it did so well in Japan that the series is going to be revived.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: chitoryu12 on April 05, 2013, 02:53:43 am
Now what is the chance that Team Fourstar can Abridge that like there's no tomorrow?

Just wait until they see that the new bad guy is Karate Bunny.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Zygarde on April 05, 2013, 05:07:31 pm
I have a date tomorrow with my ex girlfriend of all people this should be...interesting to say the least.
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Post by: chitoryu12 on April 05, 2013, 05:45:15 pm
Going to Jurassic Park 3D!
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Post by: RavynousHunter on April 06, 2013, 01:14:52 am
Apparently it did so well in Japan that the series is going to be revived.

Wait...that's actually true?  I thought it was some bullshit rumor that someone started like people did with Dragonball AF and Absalon.  The former being an April Fools' joke that got way outta hand, and the latter being someone getting -really- confused because they saw footage from the Data Cardass game they've got in Japan, which if I'm remembering right, is almost entirely video-based, like the old FMV adventure games.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: chitoryu12 on April 06, 2013, 01:42:43 am
Apparently it did so well in Japan that the series is going to be revived.

Wait...that's actually true?  I thought it was some bullshit rumor that someone started like people did with Dragonball AF and Absalon.  The former being an April Fools' joke that got way outta hand, and the latter being someone getting -really- confused because they saw footage from the Data Cardass game they've got in Japan, which if I'm remembering right, is almost entirely video-based, like the old FMV adventure games.

I read that as "Dat Cardass."
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Morgenleoht on April 06, 2013, 02:01:24 am
Apparently it did so well in Japan that the series is going to be revived.

Wait...that's actually true?  I thought it was some bullshit rumor that someone started like people did with Dragonball AF and Absalon.  The former being an April Fools' joke that got way outta hand, and the latter being someone getting -really- confused because they saw footage from the Data Cardass game they've got in Japan, which if I'm remembering right, is almost entirely video-based, like the old FMV adventure games.

I read that as "Dat Cardass."

I've said 'apparently' as I saw it on Facebook, so take it with a grain of salt.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Cerim Treascair on April 06, 2013, 02:13:23 am
I got help from my roomie to get my front brakes replaced on my car.  AND pizza for lunch!
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Post by: chitoryu12 on April 06, 2013, 05:01:24 am
Game On! is airing in 8 hours!

Well, it's airing in Italy so I'd need to steal the European Disney channel. But it's airing!
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Post by: QuesadillaFan on April 06, 2013, 07:52:09 pm
I went to buy beer and found that the corner store had a Sam Adams Summer variety case in stock.  And it has a blueberry lager in it. Looking forward to trying that.
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Post by: ThunderWulf on April 06, 2013, 09:52:09 pm
Went to a great comedy show last night.
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Post by: Sleepy on April 07, 2013, 10:21:00 am
I hiked eight miles yesterday, and I'm not even sore today!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Auggziliary on April 07, 2013, 11:27:17 am
I figured out how to make tofu. It tastes awesome when cooked right.
Just press it a lot, and freeze it, then press it again when it thaws. Then marinate for like 10 minutes and bake at low temp for a long time.
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Post by: Alehksunos on April 07, 2013, 09:38:59 pm
Found a Frank Zappa album goldmine at my local Half Price Books.

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Post by: RavynousHunter on April 07, 2013, 11:44:17 pm
Happened last week, but what the hell!  I managed, in my ASL class, to not only make a girl laugh so much she had to step outta class for a few minutes, but I got a fucking 105% on my midterm.  A+.  ...I've never gotten one of those before.

IT FEELS FUCKING AMAZING.

Teacher also said that I'd likely be the standard by which she'd judge all the other midterms.  That's the kinda praise I've neeeeever gotten before, and shit, does it feel good.
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Post by: Cerim Treascair on April 07, 2013, 11:56:41 pm
AWESOME to hear, Ravy!

On my end? I made stromboli for the first time tonight.  It was FUCKING DELICIOUS.

I know it'd be even better if I had better quality ground beef... or better yet, steak.

Made four pretty good-size stromboli for about $13.  Dinner for tonight, and lunch for tomorrow.
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Post by: QuesadillaFan on April 08, 2013, 12:19:22 am
Technically yesterday but eh:  Made a whole bunch of taquitos, four flavors, and the only thing I wish I'd known beforehand was that Casa Mamita taco seasoning can't compete with McCormick.  Oh well, I'll just doctor up the stuff when I use it until I either make my own or buy more McCormick.  Finally got caught on stuff for coursework. A rather productive day.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Zygarde on April 08, 2013, 12:37:06 am
So some of you know that I got into a fight a few weeks ago which ended with me getting socked in the face and my glasses broken well I finally got some new way better glasses.
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Post by: ironbite on April 08, 2013, 01:43:09 am
Got a letter of complaint for doing my job.

Ironbite-I'll be grinning like a loon all week long.
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Post by: Sleepy on April 08, 2013, 11:17:07 pm
I won the computer science scholarship that I applied for.
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Post by: RavynousHunter on April 08, 2013, 11:22:57 pm
I think I have what I'm gonna do my 2nd ASL expressive video on.  We've got to do a story, a short one...everyone suggested typical things, kids' fairy tales.  Fuck that shit, I'm going to do something awesome.

I'm debating either doing an abridged version of Baldr's death, or Ragnarok.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ironbite on April 09, 2013, 01:37:00 am
Baldr's Death.

Ironbite-Ragnorok's just...too complicated.
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Post by: Art Vandelay on April 09, 2013, 04:56:33 am
I have internet access once again. Fucking finally.
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Post by: QueenofHearts on April 09, 2013, 05:21:04 am
Oh, you were gone a week... we never noticed  :P
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Post by: Art Vandelay on April 09, 2013, 05:40:37 am
Really? You didn't wonder why there were 80% less dick jokes around here?
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Post by: Sleepy on April 09, 2013, 10:41:12 am
I noticed the missing wang. Good to have it back.
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Post by: RavynousHunter on April 10, 2013, 09:06:05 pm
Baldr's Death.

Ironbite-Ragnorok's just...too complicated.

This is true.  I'll save Surtr's fire for some other assignment, lol.

I noticed the missing wang. Good to have it back.
Must...not...laugh...
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Post by: Captain Jack Harkness on April 11, 2013, 01:06:40 am
I did some epic coding today.  It. Felt. Fucking. Awesome.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Zygarde on April 11, 2013, 03:07:09 am
I finally learned to play Let It Be on Piano my first Beatles song.
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Post by: Her3tiK on April 11, 2013, 01:14:25 pm
My boss said I can sign up for leasing classes. I'll be able to fill that position, in addition to porter, and be able to take even more assignments. This should translate in to less down time between jobs.
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Post by: Morgenleoht on April 11, 2013, 11:17:12 pm
I got 500g of soup mix (peas, lentils, and barley) for $1.19 and 10 Twinings Assam Bold teabags for $1.
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Post by: chitoryu12 on April 11, 2013, 11:32:28 pm
Ordered ESS goggles, my M3 shotgun, and six spare shells! Airsofting is now possible!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Auggziliary on April 12, 2013, 08:29:33 pm
I saw a hummingbird. And it wasn't one of those hummingbirds that go for your eyes when you walk near a flower.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Zygarde on April 12, 2013, 11:08:22 pm
I have applied for a job today.
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Post by: chitoryu12 on April 13, 2013, 10:46:09 pm
Game On broke the Disney Italia viewership records with just two episodes aired!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Shane for Wax on April 13, 2013, 11:19:36 pm
I ate for the first time in two days.
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Post by: Her3tiK on April 15, 2013, 01:33:42 am
My first paid article (http://www.creativeedgemusic.com/2013/04/los-angeles-metal-syrebris.html) got published this week! I interviewed another LA band, who happen to be friends of mine.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: chitoryu12 on April 15, 2013, 02:10:40 am
My first paid article (http://www.creativeedgemusic.com/2013/04/los-angeles-metal-syrebris.html) got published this week! I interviewed another LA band, who happen to be friends of mine.

The people in that band need names that are easier to spell.
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Post by: Random Gal on April 15, 2013, 12:02:14 pm
I passed a lab that I thought would bomb harder than Hiroshima.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Art Vandelay on April 15, 2013, 12:17:12 pm
I started watching Dexter today, and four episodes in I'm absolutely loving that show. You know, I really want to know what's going on with mainstream American entertainment. Why is it big budget movies and music are almost entirely made up of crap, and yet downright amazing TV shows are almost a common occurrence? Whatever it is your TV producers are doing, they'd best keep that shit up.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Feral Dog on April 15, 2013, 05:14:32 pm
I have a temporary overhire position a Michael's store as a store opener. Job entails unloading all the merchandise and putting it on the shelves. (How the hell they're doing so well they can open some more stores in this economy is beyond me, but oh well.) HOPEFULLY, I'm one of the 60% of openers that get to stay after it's open. It's a 20 minute drive from my house, I would get a 25% discount, and they give you a whole hour for lunch. Plus benefits.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sleepy on April 15, 2013, 05:16:01 pm
I have a temporary overhire position a Michael's store as a store opener. Job entails unloading all the merchandise and putting it on the shelves. (How the hell they're doing so well they can open some more stores in this economy is beyond me, but oh well.) HOPEFULLY, I'm one of the 60% of openers that get to stay after it's open. It's a 20 minute drive from my house, I would get a 25% discount, and they give you a whole hour for lunch. Plus benefits.

Congrats. That sounds like a pretty swell place to work.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Zygarde on April 15, 2013, 05:23:38 pm
I have come into possession of $40 today which may not seem like much but when you don't have a job (yet) and you usually lose all your money to stupid shit its a nice feeling.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Søren on April 15, 2013, 09:11:57 pm
I started watching Dexter today, and four episodes in I'm absolutely loving that show. You know, I really want to know what's going on with mainstream American entertainment. Why is it big budget movies and music are almost entirely made up of crap, and yet downright amazing TV shows are almost a common occurrence? Whatever it is your TV producers are doing, they'd best keep that shit up.

I love dexter, but i dropped out of it because the channel that hosted it screwed with the times and i missed a couple of eps.

Also. I fiiiiinally connected my tablet to the bitch that is my uni network, and i think i did fairly well in a genes and proteins test i barely study for. I also got a new phone, samsung galaxy s2, and its fantastic
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Shane for Wax on April 15, 2013, 09:45:44 pm
The only good thing about Dexter is Yvonne Strahovski and Kate Moennig guest starring.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Morgenleoht on April 15, 2013, 10:00:15 pm
I cooked my first batches of chunky vegetable soup and pumpkin and potato soup from scratch today!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: chitoryu12 on April 15, 2013, 10:02:30 pm
After months of trying and failing to be accepted for casting, I've just gotten a sudden email for a Disney TV spot tomorrow for $125!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Auggziliary on April 15, 2013, 10:13:08 pm
I told off a girl in my class today. We were talking about drug addictions and poverty, and since my class is rich republicans, many said that drug addicts "should just quit and move somewhere else". Then one girl said that her aunt had a crack addiction and did crack in front of her when she was 10, because she was addicted to it, not because she was some moron who is too lazy to try hard.
Well. Apparently another girl thought that was hilarious, since the girl was black. The girl who laughed is basically a stereotypical spoiled brat... I was fucking furious about her giggling, so I looked at her and said "wow... you're a cunt." She shut up after that.
I know that's mean, but I am proud because I actually stood up for someone. Plus I was getting really tired of people being assholes and getting away with it in the class(like calling the steubenville victim a slut).
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Art Vandelay on April 15, 2013, 10:25:00 pm
I started watching Dexter today, and four episodes in I'm absolutely loving that show. You know, I really want to know what's going on with mainstream American entertainment. Why is it big budget movies and music are almost entirely made up of crap, and yet downright amazing TV shows are almost a common occurrence? Whatever it is your TV producers are doing, they'd best keep that shit up.

I love dexter, but i dropped out of it because the channel that hosted it screwed with the times and i missed a couple of eps.

Fuck TV, watching online is where it's at. I can watch it on my own terms, and without a 1:2 ads to show ratio.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: chitoryu12 on April 15, 2013, 10:27:35 pm
I told off a girl in my class today. We were talking about drug addictions and poverty, and since my class is rich republicans, many said that drug addicts "should just quit and move somewhere else". Then one girl said that her aunt had a crack addiction and did crack in front of her when she was 10, because she was addicted to it, not because she was some moron who is too lazy to try hard.
Well. Apparently another girl thought that was hilarious, since the girl was black. The girl who laughed is basically a stereotypical spoiled brat... I was fucking furious about her giggling, so I looked at her and said "wow... you're a cunt." She shut up after that.
I know that's mean, but I am proud because I actually stood up for someone. Plus I was getting really tired of people being assholes and getting away with it in the class(like calling the steubenville victim a slut).

And now you're turning into me!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on April 16, 2013, 01:33:09 am
I'm getting back into the flow of story-writing again...and while working on code and thinking about Reign, I came across an idea for another game in what may end up being a series.  Its tentative title?  Savior of the Dead, all inspired by this song...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WrLG3qPPN1Q

For anyone who might be interested, here's what I've got written about it so far...

(click to show/hide)

(Also, yes, I did take a bit of a cue from D&D's Epic Level Handbook.)
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Feral Dog on April 16, 2013, 01:22:46 pm
I told off a girl in my class today. We were talking about drug addictions and poverty, and since my class is rich republicans, many said that drug addicts "should just quit and move somewhere else". Then one girl said that her aunt had a crack addiction and did crack in front of her when she was 10, because she was addicted to it, not because she was some moron who is too lazy to try hard.
Well. Apparently another girl thought that was hilarious, since the girl was black. The girl who laughed is basically a stereotypical spoiled brat... I was fucking furious about her giggling, so I looked at her and said "wow... you're a cunt." She shut up after that.
I know that's mean, but I am proud because I actually stood up for someone. Plus I was getting really tired of people being assholes and getting away with it in the class(like calling the steubenville victim a slut).

It's not mean if they're out of line.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Her3tiK on April 16, 2013, 06:53:24 pm
Wrapped up 3 more bluesy tunes for my friend's film. Almost done with this little project.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: nickiknack on April 16, 2013, 08:12:41 pm
One of the shirts (http://www.welovefine.com/4385-tales-from-the-sith.html) I ordered came today.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: nickiknack on April 17, 2013, 03:48:38 pm
My other shirt (http://shirtoid.com/91156/darkside-emperors/) I ordered came today, plus my nail polish I ordered from Sephora.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Cerim Treascair on April 17, 2013, 05:43:50 pm
It has been an absolutely GORGEOUS day today.  Mid-60's, airing out the house with all the windows open, did some yard work, watched a bit of restaurant impossible, and going to fold some laundry in a bit.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Zygarde on April 18, 2013, 10:30:55 pm
I don't have school for the rest of this week or all of next week.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Feral Dog on April 19, 2013, 12:47:32 am
GOT MY FIRST PAYCHECK.

It's only part-time and only covers my first week, but still!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Random Gal on April 19, 2013, 03:29:44 am
It has been an absolutely GORGEOUS day today.  Mid-60's, airing out the house with all the windows open, did some yard work, watched a bit of restaurant impossible, and going to fold some laundry in a bit.

*looks around at huge piles of snow outside*

I hate you.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Distind on April 19, 2013, 06:13:04 am
Noticed I could see my sock through my shoes, so I now have, new shoes.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Søren on April 19, 2013, 07:07:07 am
One of my classmates tried to pay off my lab partner to keep the results to himself and not give them to me, and to my amazement, my lab partner said no.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Art Vandelay on April 19, 2013, 07:10:08 am
One of my classmates tried to pay off my lab partner to keep the results to himself and not give them to me, and to my amazement, my lab partner said no.
You should really be documenting this stuff. If you can prove that they're trying to sabotage your work, you could have them expelled from the university.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Søren on April 19, 2013, 07:13:41 am
One got kicked out recently for pouring attempting to pour sulfuric acid over my stuff, the smell alerted half the science department.

With the other stuff, theres not much point because it will be a my word vs them case. And they'll eventually manage to pay off the girl or lie to her about me
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Art Vandelay on April 19, 2013, 07:31:30 am
Hence why you should document it. Maybe get said lab partner to back up your story as well. If nothing else, it'll send a message to the others. "Fuck with me and your university education will be forfeit".
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Distind on April 19, 2013, 07:47:02 am
Honestly if you can get your lab partner to tell the faculty about the incident it may very well get them kicked out all on it's own. There's one thing in fucking with someone personally, hard for the university to act on that, this is fucking with academics, they tend to jump on that shit.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Auggziliary on April 19, 2013, 05:11:27 pm
Yeah... that stuff sounds pretty illegal, not just against uni policies.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Meshakhad on April 20, 2013, 01:12:57 am
So we just had a lovely dinner with some friends of my parents, as well as the daughter of one of said friends, whom I immediately hit it off with. We're nearly the same age (three weeks apart), we have a ton of common interests, and we just get along well. On top of it, she's cute and single. Definitely made a friend, with potential for something more.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: QueenofHearts on April 20, 2013, 05:49:39 am
Happy 4:20!!!! ;)
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ThunderWulf on April 20, 2013, 09:31:28 am
One got kicked out recently for pouring attempting to pour sulfuric acid over my stuff, the smell alerted half the science department.

With the other stuff, theres not much point because it will be a my word vs them case. And they'll eventually manage to pay off the girl or lie to her about me

What the actual fuck?  Yeah... that's pretty extreme, and I agree with Auggie, that sounds pretty damn illegal.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Cerim Treascair on April 20, 2013, 04:06:17 pm
I have an interview scheduled for Monday afternoon! It's half the drive, and working with plastic instead of metal for machining... but I have the possibility of trying to get more money, as well.  I'm going to ask for $15 an hour.  Anything above $10 is gravy.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: nickiknack on April 20, 2013, 08:35:17 pm
I finally came across a troop selling girl scout cookies in my area, bought a few boxes.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Cerim Treascair on April 21, 2013, 03:11:49 am
I finally came across a troop selling girl scout cookies in my area, bought a few boxes.

Spare a box of Tagalongs for a poor Gryphon? *beak quiver*
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: TheL on April 21, 2013, 07:43:39 pm
I have no idea where the Girl Scouts in my area are.  I WANT MY SAMOAS AND LEMON COOKIES DAMN IT.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ironbite on April 22, 2013, 01:39:45 am
Time to start hunting Girl Scouts then L.

Ironbite-.....with a white panel van if needed.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Meshakhad on April 22, 2013, 12:06:59 pm
This is a recurring funny thing. A while ago, I posted a comment on a birther video on YouTube, saying that I had found a video where Obama reveals where he was really born, and that I would send it to anyone who PMed me.

Last I checked, my comment is still top rated on the video. I got another PM today, so I sent them this video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vws9fTtQgz4
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Cerim Treascair on April 22, 2013, 03:05:21 pm
Well, my interview went well... now I just have to hope that they call me back soon.  Preferably this week.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: nickiknack on April 23, 2013, 12:18:29 am
My Star Wars costume book came today, good god I love costume porn.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Her3tiK on April 23, 2013, 12:47:36 am
I am one song away from finishing the music for my friend's movie. Composer status, here I come!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ironbite on April 23, 2013, 01:15:00 am
Spoony released his Final Fantasy 13 Part 3 review last night.

Ironbite-my god....what is the point of this game?
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: chitoryu12 on April 23, 2013, 01:18:53 am
Spoony released his Final Fantasy 13 Part 3 review last night.

Ironbite-my god....what is the point of this game?

Your money.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Morgenleoht on April 23, 2013, 02:30:02 am
Got a console table big enough to be a slim desk for $15 and put $150 worth of stuff (two bedside tables, an asymmetrical book/dvd case and a crockpot) at a secondhand store. Everything I need to move into my own apartment.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Søren on April 23, 2013, 02:38:32 am
My new lecturer for my Sensory and Motor systems class doesnt suck
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Shane for Wax on April 24, 2013, 11:05:49 pm
I found out I lost some bust size. Not enough to get me down a shirt size for some sites, but I can still wear some large t-shirts rather comfortably again.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Vypernight on April 25, 2013, 07:48:47 am
I just got a new computer!  Now I can finally start writing my Pirates story.  Unfortunately, it only has Wordpad, so I may use the Office free trial until I can buy it (I have it free for one month). 
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Southern Comforter on April 25, 2013, 11:39:17 am
I just got a new computer!  Now I can finally start writing my Pirates story.  Unfortunately, it only has Wordpad, so I may use the Office free trial until I can buy it (I have it free for one month).
I love buying new computers (even if I'm known for clinging onto older models)! My latest rig is a monster of an HP with 2 TB of hard disk space, 10 GB of RAM, and a video card that runs fucking everything. It's given me little to no problems at all, and I only paid 300 bucks for it. Meanwhile, my brother paid 700 for a laptop that's supposed to have the same specs as mine, but blows up every time he tries to do anything at all with it. He just got a new laptop with Windows 8, and he's currently bitching about how he can't install Windows 7 on it because it's a Toshiba and installing older versions of Windows aren't recommended for those.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Vypernight on April 25, 2013, 01:11:32 pm
Well mine was on its last legs, and it seemed to really screw up after I unplugged it (I had to plug it back in to get some some items.  My only complaint about the new computer is I need Office since it only has wordpad.  I started writing again, but Wordpad already hates me as it fails to save half the time and gives me a hard time whenever I try to reload my story.  I'm thinking of getting Office free for the first month, but it looks like a different version that the one I eventually want, and I'm not sure if there's a difference between the two.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ironbite on April 25, 2013, 01:17:51 pm
Open Office is a great program and it's free.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: chitoryu12 on April 25, 2013, 05:33:07 pm
The music video I did for a Valencia student came out!

(click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Vypernight on April 25, 2013, 06:21:59 pm
Open Office is a great program and it's free.

Thanks but I really don't trust downloading any program onto my computer just yet.  I'll just put up with wordpad for a couple of weeks.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Southern Comforter on April 25, 2013, 06:33:30 pm
The music video I did for a Valencia student came out!

(click to show/hide)
Bleh. I hate that song, but it's always neat to see someone you know in a video.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Morgenleoht on April 26, 2013, 11:31:13 pm
My obnoxious flatmate has been given notice.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Cerim Treascair on April 27, 2013, 04:03:35 am
I have pizza! <3
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: chitoryu12 on April 27, 2013, 08:37:53 am
Going to another RZW showing with my best friend that I've seen once in the past 4 years!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Zygarde on April 27, 2013, 11:40:57 am
I am now the owner of the Hyrule Historia and I am so happy for that.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: JohnE on April 27, 2013, 12:54:03 pm
Today we started a two day yard sale. It was supposed to start at 9am, but people started showing up about 6, before we even had signs up. It's not even 10 yet and we've already made more money and gotten rid of more stuff than I expected for the whole weekend.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: chitoryu12 on April 27, 2013, 01:23:53 pm
I am now the owner of the Hyrule Historia and I am so happy for that.

For a second my brain thought "Hyrule Historia" was a car.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Cerim Treascair on April 27, 2013, 01:25:22 pm
Today we started a two day yard sale. It was supposed to start at 9am, but people started showing up about 6, before we even had signs up. It's not even 10 yet and we've already made more money and gotten rid of more stuff than I expected for the whole weekend.

Dude, jackpot!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Feral Dog on April 27, 2013, 03:22:55 pm
Rescued a baby cottontail bunny, about 5 weeks old, from my stepdad's Golden Retriever. He had the little guy in his mouth, and dropped it on my foot. It was scared stiff, but it wasn't injured (I got some gardening gloves, checked it for injuries) so I put it in a shoebox until the drool dried off because it's still chilly out, then let it loose on the other side of the fence. Bunny took off as fast as it could.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: JohnE on April 27, 2013, 09:15:11 pm
Yard sale update: We're wrapped up for the day. Sales continued pretty strong until early afternoon. We've probably sold well over half our merchandise, and probably 75% of the total value. We're questioning whether we even need a second day.

BTW, the money is going towards a new glass-working torch for my wife.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ThunderWulf on April 27, 2013, 11:55:04 pm
So I did this today...

Maybe not the brightest thing, but it was good for a laugh or two.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uwcsJjgtwZo
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: chitoryu12 on April 28, 2013, 01:14:16 pm
Had a wonderful date at the Rockabilly Zombie Weekend showing in Daytona Beach yesterday, followed by the rest of the night at the boardwalk! Here's my date (Yalina) with a dog we found on the boardwalk:

(click to show/hide)

She really loves dogs.

And now I've got a Rush concert tonight!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: chitoryu12 on April 29, 2013, 12:14:00 am
So that may have been the best concert I've ever been to and will ever be at.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Vypernight on April 30, 2013, 07:22:43 am
We visted my family yesterday, spent time with my mom, played with the little puppies and got to see my baby brothers (who are 25 and 27).  This was the first time I saw my 27 yr old brother in about 3 years, since he travels a lot and is even planning on going to Costa Rica for a few months.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Cerim Treascair on April 30, 2013, 03:30:32 pm
I have hot blueberry pancakes, heavy on the syrup, and I'm catching up on my reading.  Life is good.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: nickiknack on April 30, 2013, 05:51:51 pm
Ok, I told the guy about the anxiety issues I have, and how I found his morning messages, along with the personal questions to be weird. He seems to be ok with it and taking it slow...THANK YOU!!!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Meshakhad on May 01, 2013, 03:29:59 am
My dad's genealogy test came back, and it is confirmed: my family is descended from ancient Irish royalty (through the male line, no less!)
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: QueenofHearts on May 01, 2013, 10:14:52 am
So I did this today...

Maybe not the brightest thing, but it was good for a laugh or two.

-youtube-

You are one ballsy mofo
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Shane for Wax on May 01, 2013, 04:20:35 pm
My dad's genealogy test came back, and it is confirmed: my family is descended from ancient Irish royalty (through the male line, no less!)

I'm supposedly adopted into a Scottish Royalty clan. But who knows. I want a DNA test myself for various reasons. Not least of which because you can find out whether you're susceptible to something. I forget which things they can find.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: chitoryu12 on May 01, 2013, 04:27:55 pm
My dad's genealogy test came back, and it is confirmed: my family is descended from ancient Irish royalty (through the male line, no less!)

I'm supposedly adopted into a Scottish Royalty clan. But who knows. I want a DNA test myself for various reasons. Not least of which because you can find out whether you're susceptible to something. I forget which things they can find.

The male side of my family is Scottish of some import as well, though I can't remember exactly how important; the earliest it's been traced back was the Middle Ages to a king's tax collector.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Cerim Treascair on May 01, 2013, 04:36:34 pm
My dad's genealogy test came back, and it is confirmed: my family is descended from ancient Irish royalty (through the male line, no less!)

I'm supposedly adopted into a Scottish Royalty clan. But who knows. I want a DNA test myself for various reasons. Not least of which because you can find out whether you're susceptible to something. I forget which things they can find.

I wouldn't mind the same, being adopted.  I've HEARD I've got bloodlines going back there, but I want some certainty.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: nickiknack on May 01, 2013, 04:36:50 pm
Meanwhile I'm just probably descended from peasants...not mention most of my father's side is big question mark since his dad ended up in the foster care system after his parents died and it has been trouble finding out more.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ThunderWulf on May 01, 2013, 06:19:53 pm
Meanwhile I'm just probably descended from peasants...not mention most of my father's side is big question mark since his dad ended up in the foster care system after his parents died and it has been trouble finding out more.

Similar thing happened with my dad's dad.  He was put up for adoption when he was born, and then ran away from his foster family when he was 18.  Changed his name and everything.  Have literally ZERO idea what that quarter of my heritage is.  So I'm half French-Canadian, 1/4 Irish, and the rest... *shrugs*
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: nickiknack on May 01, 2013, 06:59:37 pm
Meanwhile I'm just probably descended from peasants...not mention most of my father's side is big question mark since his dad ended up in the foster care system after his parents died and it has been trouble finding out more.

Similar thing happened with my dad's dad.  He was put up for adoption when he was born, and then ran away from his foster family when he was 18.  Changed his name and everything.  Have literally ZERO idea what that quarter of my heritage is.  So I'm half French-Canadian, 1/4 Irish, and the rest... *shrugs*

The thing is that his (My father's father) parents died in some car crash around the NYC area, when he was really young, and he was thrown in the foster care system, kept the last name, but it's been a bitch to find out more info.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Moltar on May 01, 2013, 09:48:51 pm
I got a B on my GIS project, even through I'm passing nicely I don't feel like I'm retaining anything.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Cerim Treascair on May 03, 2013, 03:48:44 am
The weather was DELICIOUS here today! 80 degrees and no wind, sunny all day... I'll take more of this, yes I will!
Title: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: chiheisen on May 03, 2013, 10:12:56 am
I went to Tokyo Disneyland with my husband yesterday.  It was my first time ever to go to any Disneyland, so it was pretty exciting.  Also, it was the 30th anniversary, so they were selling a lot of special goods.
Though I am super tired now and I hurt all over, I had a great time and it was a lovely date with my husband.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: chitoryu12 on May 03, 2013, 12:15:06 pm
Went to Iron Man 3 last night and going to see the UCF Capstone film showing tomorrow!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sleepy on May 03, 2013, 04:08:41 pm
My facebook project is DONE. It's not perfect, but during the demo today where we played with everyone else's facebooks, they all seemed to have many more bugs. I'm so friggin' content.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: QueenofHearts on May 03, 2013, 04:36:46 pm
My facebook project is DONE. It's not perfect, but during the demo today where we played with everyone else's facebooks, they all seemed to have many more bugs. I'm so friggin' content.

Woohoo!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ironbite on May 03, 2013, 06:38:49 pm
Saw Iron Man 3.

Ironbite-Phase 2 is looking...so good.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sigmaleph on May 03, 2013, 08:27:02 pm
Got an email about a job as a math tutor. I don't know if I actually got the job, they'll call me tomorrow, but at least they replied, so that's nice.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Captain Jack Harkness on May 04, 2013, 06:23:56 pm
So Shopko is selloing "Boppit Smash," and you can demo the thing.

I broke the old high score of 69 by getting 85 points. :D
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Osama bin Bambi on May 07, 2013, 09:00:23 pm
Apparently Delaware legalized same-sex marriage.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Shane for Wax on May 08, 2013, 01:10:42 pm
My mum brought me an apple pie when she got me lunch. Nom.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Cerim Treascair on May 08, 2013, 02:37:22 pm
I more than likely have work again! *happy Gryphon dance!*
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sleepy on May 08, 2013, 03:37:02 pm
I met awesome people at the naval base today. One of the roads within it parallels the Potomac, and the view is spectacular.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Cerim Treascair on May 09, 2013, 02:04:37 pm
and... well, it's official.  I have work again.  I get to go back to waking up at 3:30 a.m. ...

... I'm still going to look for something better.  This doesn't feel right.  Call it gut instinct.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: nickiknack on May 09, 2013, 06:48:02 pm
My new shirt (http://www.redbubble.com/people/reaperfox/works/9573621-okey-dokey-loki?body_color=baby_blue&p=t-shirt&print_location=front&ref=shop_grid&style=mens) came today.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Søren on May 10, 2013, 09:38:16 am
I found some really good russian rap that should help with my listening comprehension
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: chitoryu12 on May 11, 2013, 11:26:57 pm
Was at Wal-Mart so Kelly could get a dress for graduation. Made an impulse buy on an airsoft H&K USP pistol, a Blackhawk concealed carry holster, and a supply of C02 cartridges for the gun.

The gun's big and has terrible ergonomics, but I finally have a sidearm for the games!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: mellenORL on May 12, 2013, 01:35:42 pm
The anti-bark ultra sonic gizmo I bought arrived...and it works like a charm! The pups are playing happily, but quietly. No more worries about loud barks annoying the sweet elderly couple next door - whew!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Saturn500 on May 14, 2013, 09:29:52 am
The Kickstarter for The Tale of ALLTYNEX reached the first stretch goal! Guidebook GET!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Witchyjoshy on May 14, 2013, 09:18:09 pm
I got to read a book I enjoy, while laying next to an open window on my bed, while the fan was blowing on me.

Sometimes the little things are the biggest.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Feral Dog on May 14, 2013, 09:19:42 pm
Got my dog her shots. Vet said she's got great teeth for a 5-year-old dog, looks like a 1-year-old dog's teeth.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on May 15, 2013, 12:40:12 am
I have discovered something simple, yet incredibly fucking genius.  Baked potato + dash of salt + ...wait for iiiiiiiit...  Papa John's Garlic Butter.  We had some leftover in the fridge, decided to put it on there and MY FUCKING GOD.  I think this is gonna become one of my new things.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Shane for Wax on May 15, 2013, 12:42:54 am
I have discovered something simple, yet incredibly fucking genius.  Baked potato + dash of salt + ...wait for iiiiiiiit...  Papa John's Garlic Butter.  We had some leftover in the fridge, decided to put it on there and MY FUCKING GOD.  I think this is gonna become one of my new things.

Have you ever tried baked potato+ranch dressing? It's an interesting combination and not half bad. If you're out of sour cream (or don't like it) I'd try it next time.

I hear the garlic butter is great, tho. I might try it later on.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: QueenofHearts on May 15, 2013, 02:29:28 am
I have discovered something simple, yet incredibly fucking genius.  Baked potato + dash of salt + ...wait for iiiiiiiit...  Papa John's Garlic Butter.  We had some leftover in the fridge, decided to put it on there and MY FUCKING GOD.  I think this is gonna become one of my new things.

I've done that before... Welcome to the club.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on May 15, 2013, 02:51:29 am
Is there anything garlic butter DOESN'T improve?  Pizza, toast, baked potatoes...it seems almost universally applicable!  Also, think I've done the ranch on baked 'tato before, and I think no baked potato is truly complete without sour cream.  Or garlic butter.  ...Or both...I must test this, when I've got sour cream.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Witchyjoshy on May 15, 2013, 04:34:33 am
Italian seasoning and garlic will turn any pre-made pizza from a boring "This feels cheaper than McDonalds" experience to a "Wow it's almost like it's home made!" experience.

Same for spaghetti, actually.  I never make spaghetti without garlic and Italian seasoning now.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: mellenORL on May 15, 2013, 03:36:52 pm
I spread 15 bags of cypress mulch in my back garden...sat down to relax on the bench and breathe in the jasmine vine blooms, watching my two young dogs stretch out and nap on the soft, fragrant cypress. So peaceful.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ironbite on May 15, 2013, 08:28:04 pm
Is there anything garlic butter DOESN'T improve? 

Sex.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Feral Dog on May 15, 2013, 08:44:17 pm
Is there anything garlic butter DOESN'T improve? 

Sex.

I'm sure there's Rule 34 of garlic butter somewhere...
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: QueenofHearts on May 15, 2013, 09:02:23 pm
Is there anything garlic butter DOESN'T improve? 

Sex.

I'm sure there's Rule 34 of garlic butter somewhere...

Girl don't go there...

Cause if you ruin garlic butter for me I'll be sad. :'(
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Post by: chitoryu12 on May 16, 2013, 12:11:36 am
Went to see Star Trek two days before the official world premier.

Go see it.
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Post by: ThunderWulf on May 16, 2013, 12:22:05 am
- My pre-order I've been waiting for FINALLY freaking came.

- Got the poster I was waiting for too.

- Turned my bordem into semi-spring cleaning.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ironbite on May 16, 2013, 01:23:08 pm
I'M BACK ON MORNINGS AT AIR WISCONSIN!  WHOO-HOO!

Ironbite-and only a year seniority too.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: JohnE on May 16, 2013, 11:27:16 pm
iStock increased the base commission rate for illustrations from 15% to 20%, so from now on I'll make a third more money from each clip-art sale.
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Post by: QueenofHearts on May 17, 2013, 02:40:07 am
Woohoo!!!!!

I just found out that Metalocalypse is coming out with a movie this October... I so can't wait!!!!
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Post by: Cerim Treascair on May 17, 2013, 02:43:16 am
Our flower planter is growing nicely! Throw in sunny, gorgeous 70's and 80's weather? Oh yes, I am a happy Gryphon.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Feral Dog on May 18, 2013, 02:35:55 am
So this isn't really good for me, but for my mom it is:

Mom really wants a chicken coop. Bob (stepdad) told her that the only way he's going to get one is if we get a free chicken from somewhere.

Today, Ozzy the cat comes running into the yard, proud as can be, with a little chicken chick in his mouth. We rescued it, took it to the vet (needed an antibiotic shot but was otherwise okay), and the original owners were bored with the chickens anyways so we got to keep this one (they already sold the rest). So I guess mom gets her chicken coop after all. Thanks, Ozzy. *facepalm*
Title: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: chiheisen on May 18, 2013, 05:00:34 am
Yay, I'm down 2.1 kg! 
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: nickiknack on May 20, 2013, 05:25:00 pm
1. got a new pair of Jeans, and a pair of carpis.
2. I can fit into a size 8 now.
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Post by: chitoryu12 on May 20, 2013, 08:45:59 pm
Got the two new toilets installed. Days late, but still....
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Post by: RinellaWasHere on May 20, 2013, 11:58:09 pm
Had a date tonight that I think went super well.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Art Vandelay on May 21, 2013, 12:08:37 am
Had a date tonight that I think went super well.
So you slapped her across the face with your penis?
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: chitoryu12 on May 21, 2013, 01:45:21 am
Had a date tonight that I think went super well.
So you slapped her across the face with your penis?

I think he shit in her mailbox.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on May 21, 2013, 01:52:26 am
Both wrong!  He slapped her across the face with his dick WHILE shitting in her mailbox.  Like a true man.
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Post by: Sleepy on May 21, 2013, 01:56:22 am
That really would be a good date, because it takes skill to do those things simultaneously.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: QueenofHearts on May 21, 2013, 05:17:44 am
So, I may be on national television in the upcoming future. I kind of ended up having a deep and detailed conversation with a woman only to find out she is putting together a reality show that looks like it will air on TLC. So, yeah, pretty cool.

I also wound up being interviewed for a local lesbian magazine. Also, pretty cool.
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Post by: Sleepy on May 21, 2013, 11:16:20 am
You'd better keep us up to date on it. I'm gonna record that shiz.
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Post by: nickiknack on May 21, 2013, 11:19:44 am
Awesome, I want to see Queen on TV.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: QueenofHearts on May 21, 2013, 11:36:24 am
Awesome, I want to see Queen on TV.

I'll keep everyone up to date, but knowing my luck & how those shows are, I doubt much will come of it. Even so, it was still cool having that chat and the whole TV possibility did get my head in the clouds for the weekend  ::)
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Post by: mellenORL on May 21, 2013, 02:43:57 pm
That is super exciting Queen!

A shipment of sheet moss I got for the shady part of my garden came today, but it's raining like crazy, so I get to blow off installing it (it'll be fine as it was packed to survive).

My whole day yesterday was spent solving one small crises after another with several of my elderly neighbors having minor water seepage into their back doors from all the rain...I was the wet/dry shop vac heroine!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: chitoryu12 on May 22, 2013, 02:31:14 am
Went to a friend's birthday dinner at a sushi restaurant. Declined any cocktails (since they were goddamn $9), but it was nice to see people I've barely or never interacted with since high school and show how I've changed.
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Post by: ironbite on May 22, 2013, 02:58:36 am
Legacy of Romulus dropped tonight.

Ironbite-so...so happy.
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Post by: Caitshidhe on May 22, 2013, 04:29:31 am
(http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f243/punchbug/yoshiwallet_zps8a0cb91b.jpg?t=1369202266)

Got this awesome new wallet at Wall-World!

It didn't have a price tag on it, so I wasn't sure I was going to get it until I saw a price. And since it's a licensed character, I expected it to be at least $10. But the guy at the till clearly didn't want to bother getting a manager or looking up the price or anything, so instead he just scanned the previous item a second time and called it even. What did he scan? An eighty-cent packet of key tags.

I'm looking up the same wallet now online (for some reason, Wal Mart doesn't have it on their website), and they keep showing it for $12 - $20. So basically I got a freaking $20 wallet for less than a dollar thanks to a very lazy cashier at Wally World. Heeee! ^_^
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Damen on May 22, 2013, 05:18:28 am
Legacy of Romulus dropped tonight.

Ironbite-so...so happy.

That makes one of us. My account has been hijacked and I still haven't been able to get it sorted out yet. :'(
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ironbite on May 22, 2013, 01:15:21 pm
I'm sorry.

They've updated the UI, allowing you to pick different color schemes including fucking TNG.  The character creation has been streamlined, the Klingon side now allows you to start at level 1 instead of level 20, they've added a brand new map area called Paradise City where you have a crap ton player away teams running around killing the same shit as you and, oh yeah, YOU CAN PLAY AS THE ROMULANS!

My only issue is the fact the Romulan ship choices are....limited.  Only one per tier until you hit Subadmiral.

Ironbite-meh whatever I'll be fine.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Damen on May 22, 2013, 01:31:55 pm
I'm sorry.

They've updated the UI, allowing you to pick different color schemes including fucking TNG.  The character creation has been streamlined, the Klingon side now allows you to start at level 1 instead of level 20, they've added a brand new map area called Paradise City where you have a crap ton player away teams running around killing the same shit as you and, oh yeah, YOU CAN PLAY AS THE ROMULANS!

My only issue is the fact the Romulan ship choices are....limited.  Only one per tier until you hit Subadmiral.

Ironbite-meh whatever I'll be fine.

Oh I know, I was able to beta test it on the Tribble server for a few hours and levels before the fucknugget decided to rape me out of my primary source of entertainment. It's a good enough expansion that it was the primary source of the fire under my add to upgrade my video card.

Now I'm going gray just trying to get a fucking reply from a staff member to get my account back. *not happy*
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Post by: Southern Comforter on May 22, 2013, 05:00:17 pm
Finished remodeling my room today. Moved all my stuff back in and finally got my computer back.
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Post by: chitoryu12 on May 22, 2013, 10:16:36 pm
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/603664_10151487490078978_964780228_n.jpg)

That's me (in the red ) at the graduation of someone very important. That girl is my adoptive sister, someone I took in just 2 years ago, when her mother tried to abandon her for a man she met online from England. As well as trying to steal her daughter's Social Security money she was to receive for her father's early death from cancer.

Kelly, once my best friend and now my only sibling, is the only girl in her family who has graduated on time and not pregnant. She's got a scholarship to SSC for the effort she's put into her schoolwork despite getting shafted hard by life. Everyone at that school is sad to see her go, as she's made friends with virtually everyone she's met despite only spending two years there.

And she's done something that, for much of her family, was downright miraculous.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Shane for Wax on May 24, 2013, 05:22:12 pm
I found one of the pins I thought I lost. So I quickly added it to my hat:

(http://25.media.tumblr.com/d73e3c5e55c0a7d18ef4a9900ef56ff3/tumblr_mnbligyT291qdl4w6o1_500.jpg)

I have no idea where I would've found a replacement Yoda pin. Glad I found it again in my room.
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Post by: erictheblue on May 27, 2013, 09:17:51 am
I went to the Virginia Renaissance Faire with my wife and her parents yesterday. The faire is small when compared to the Maryland one (which happens late summer-early fall), but still really nice. Lots of vendors with cool stuff. A jousting demo. Lots of stages for entertainment. My wife and I entered the archery tournament, where (to our pleasure) we both managed to hit the target with all 3 arrows. I actually managed to hit the center ring with my last shot. (My first two were considerably farther out...)

I picked up a mug and mug strap, which were the two things I wanted. The mug strap actually matches my belt (black leather with a dragon).

Of course, we got sunburned because we forgot to put on sunscreen. I'm not too bad off because I was wearing a hat, long-sleeved shirt, and pants. My wife, however, is rather red. 
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Post by: Morgenleoht on May 27, 2013, 08:59:34 pm
My moronic flatmate was given notice today. He goes at the end of June.
Title: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: chiheisen on May 28, 2013, 09:50:37 pm
I sent my father-in-law copies of my most recent ultrasound last week.  Today, I received a package from him containing my favorite sweets from his area.  Yay!

(http://i41.tinypic.com/2usfv9i.jpg)
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Post by: Meshakhad on May 28, 2013, 10:19:31 pm
Crusader Kings II just got the new DLC: The Old Gods.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: nickiknack on May 30, 2013, 11:54:41 am
I looked at my paystub online yesterday, and I'll be getting some extra money, which is awesome because I need to get some shorts.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sigmaleph on May 30, 2013, 05:28:34 pm
I thought my wi-fi adapter was broken, but whatever problem it had was easily fixed (by the ancient art of opening the case, taking the offending part out and putting it back in again).
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Thejebusfire on May 30, 2013, 05:33:48 pm
I'll be starting my first night at work. I hope it goes well.
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Post by: Sleepy on May 30, 2013, 06:45:20 pm
I have shiny new badges to wear at my job. And I finally got PC access, so the day went by much faster.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: nickiknack on May 30, 2013, 11:28:03 pm
The NY Mets swept the Yankees, and my obnoxious Yankee fan relatives are silent... ;D
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Post by: erictheblue on June 01, 2013, 06:34:51 pm
I posted for sale the first items for the ebay and etsy shops my wife and I have decided to run.
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Post by: Shane for Wax on June 01, 2013, 08:12:10 pm
When I went to a doctor's appointment I got really sick. Spoiler'd for icky medical/somewhat TMI stuff.

(click to show/hide)

I'm home now. I'm on antibiotics and on the way to recovery.
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Post by: nickiknack on June 02, 2013, 10:51:18 pm
The RED WEDDING happened tonight on GOT(Yeah, I got problems).
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ironbite on June 03, 2013, 06:51:26 pm
It's a nice night for a...Red Wedding.

Ironbite-it's a nice night to...start again.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Southern Comforter on June 06, 2013, 08:56:38 am
My friend made me awesome presents for my birthday. ;D I hate presents that can be bought with money and forced emotion (so unless you have something really personal and heartfelt to tell me, don't bother wishing me a happy birthday). They're both based half on Disgaea, as it's one of the things we bond over, and half on personal events we've been through. Those were a hell of a lot better than having $100 tossed at me by my parents, even if I do sort of need the money.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Saturn500 on June 06, 2013, 01:38:01 pm
The Tale of ALLTYNEX is out, and I got the reward codes for supporting the Kickstarter!
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Post by: Zygarde on June 06, 2013, 04:39:53 pm
This may seem mundane and stupid but there's a stickbug in my room and it looks cool I wish I still had my specimen container so I could catch it and study it. (Also I've never seen a stick bug in real life only on tv)
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sleepy on June 06, 2013, 06:20:34 pm
This may seem mundane and stupid but there's a stickbug in my room and it looks cool I wish I still had my specimen container so I could catch it and study it. (Also I've never seen a stick bug in real life only on tv)

My god. Kill it before it breeds.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Zygarde on June 06, 2013, 06:22:43 pm
Why?
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sleepy on June 06, 2013, 07:52:44 pm
Wow, I completely misread it as "stink bug." My mistake. I do tend to like walking-sticks, they're one of the few bugs I find cute.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: wrightway on June 08, 2013, 09:46:50 pm
I found out Dan Harmon was hired back to "Community." All hail the king!
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Post by: Shane for Wax on June 10, 2013, 07:06:42 am
I cleaned up my bookshelf which is actually half books, half random shit. Top shelf has this setup now:

(http://25.media.tumblr.com/329a43418845022e69d1a6ede3c4b459/tumblr_mo6aeoce3o1qdl4w6o1_500.jpg)

I hope to add to it soon.

Once that was done I then added a Mass Effect Renegade symbol decal to my laptop:

(http://25.media.tumblr.com/65142702fc10009750d2e50a0402c4ca/tumblr_mo6a9wLFIj1qdl4w6o1_500.jpg)

Which then made way to add another pin to my hat. This time a Slytherin Prefect pin:

(http://25.media.tumblr.com/4a70f24d695e8a07001b801e2c25a801/tumblr_mo6b92qyUS1qdl4w6o1_500.jpg)

I know it's silly but I feel like I accomplished something today.
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Post by: chitoryu12 on June 10, 2013, 09:22:54 pm
I just sent a girl on OkCupid a message and she said that it sounded like a failed pickup line by Harry Dresden.

I think I'm in love.
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Post by: Feral Dog on June 10, 2013, 10:18:33 pm
Yayyyy

http://xfinity.comcast.net/articles/news-health/20130523/US-MED--Teen.Pregnancies-States-List/
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Post by: wrightway on June 10, 2013, 10:38:52 pm
Yayyyy

http://xfinity.comcast.net/articles/news-health/20130523/US-MED--Teen.Pregnancies-States-List/

Anyone else snickering slightly at the higher rates among bible belt/abstinence only states?
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Post by: Alehksunos on June 10, 2013, 10:44:43 pm
Quote
Texas, 47, 24 percent

It pleases me very much that not even (P)rick Perry and his goons were able to stop the drop.

What? A 23% drop is very impressive, considering it's this rat shithole of a state, especially when my Governor has tried to stop any measures of sexual liberation.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on June 11, 2013, 05:15:52 pm
Pretty much the only good thing to come out of today so far: I bought 3 shipping boxes at the post office today, but only got charged for two.  I know its probably a little unethical to not go back and pay for the third, but...honestly, I kinda need every little boost I can get today.
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Post by: ThunderWulf on June 11, 2013, 10:17:49 pm
Not today, but my younger brother recently graduated from college.
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Post by: chitoryu12 on June 12, 2013, 04:45:11 am
Through my varied Facebook connections, I have gotten to see the start of a catfight between Miley Cyrus and Khloe Kardashian vs. Amanda Bynes.

Dis gon' be good.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: davedan on June 12, 2013, 04:55:56 am
Who the fuck is Amanda Bynes anyway?
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: chitoryu12 on June 12, 2013, 05:44:04 am
Who the fuck is Amanda Bynes anyway?

She got famous through The Amanda Show on 90s Nickelodeon. It was a major part of my generation's childhood, one of those "everyone knows her name" kind of things. Then she did a series of films while maintaining her at least semi-clean image as a youthful star.

Then she basically went nuts, got into drugs and alcohol, got in trouble several times for DUI, and was arrested a few weeks ago for smoking pot in the lobby of a building in NYC and looked like this (http://assets.nydailynews.com/polopoly_fs/1.1355681.1369849443!/img/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_635/051313bynes4sh.jpg) at her court appearance. She denies everything, claiming that the NYPD broke into her apartment and made a false arrest while sexually harassing her, and claims to be "allergic to drugs and alcohol"

She's also since denied making a number of highly offensive and embarrassing Tweets, including stating that she often fucked Drake Bell backstage on The Amanda Show and that she repeatedly insulted Rihanna, including saying that Chris Brown beat her for not being pretty enough. She claims that they're forgeries.

Not that Miley's helping anything with her own nasty attitude. That girl's poison, and I ain't just saying that because she's imitating the style of crappy 80s metal bands.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Shane for Wax on June 12, 2013, 06:07:19 am
After going on a "gun porn" binge on my blog, I got an ask. I thought it might be a recent follower who didn't like my love of guns. Turns out, they loved it and thanked me for it. Said I helped make the start of the day better. :3
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Feral Dog on June 12, 2013, 07:26:14 pm
So, a birthday present came for me in the mail almost six months after my birthday (Dec. 30th). Shipping date says it was supposed to have arrived around New Years. *facepalm*

Also found out Digger is being collected into an omnibus if the Kickstarter campaign is successful, it's only been going two days so far and has already made it to its minimum goal and two stretch goals.
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1234535943/digger-omnibus
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Post by: Sleepy on June 13, 2013, 02:54:32 pm
I got to leave work four hours early because of the storm.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Zygarde on June 13, 2013, 10:44:41 pm
I have finally gotten over my writer's block and have finally finished the first part of a fanfiction I've been working on since April.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: wrightway on June 13, 2013, 11:16:38 pm
I have finally gotten over my writer's block and have finally finished the first part of a fanfiction I've been working on since April.

What fandom?
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Zygarde on June 14, 2013, 12:33:48 am
Fire Emblem.
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Post by: Alehksunos on June 15, 2013, 02:42:01 am
While "today" is now yesterday at this time:

Klonoa 2: Lunatea's Veil came to my door today, and I was surprised it came faster than I've expected. I'll go give a spin when I'm finished with Door to Phantomile (which won't be long, as I'm at the ever-frustrating Final Vision).
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sleepy on June 15, 2013, 08:20:36 am
Alehksu, you have the best avatar.
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Post by: chitoryu12 on June 15, 2013, 10:47:50 am
Taking care of my BFF's chihuahua for a week.

His name is Taco.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Shane for Wax on June 15, 2013, 04:07:38 pm
Got my very late birthday present from my not-girlfriend:

(http://25.media.tumblr.com/5fd799c4ad33184e48631590e25aea78/tumblr_mogadoU1gU1qdl4w6o1_500.jpg)

Hers is companion.
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Post by: Meshakhad on June 15, 2013, 04:58:39 pm
Today I found a new band, Schlafes Bruder, who are effectively a successor to the much-lamented E Nomine.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Alehksunos on June 15, 2013, 05:08:48 pm
Alehksu, you have the best avatar.

Thank you very much.

Some people don't get the "Psycho Villager" meme because of how the Animal Crossing series are meant to be lighthearted games. Ignoring the numerous subversions of its sugarbowl setting and cast, most notably in The Terrible Secret of Animal Crossing (http://lparchive.org/Animal-Crossing/) and Ruby Quest (http://evilcorporation.com.br/rubyquest/)...
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on June 15, 2013, 09:36:12 pm
I'm alive!  And, moved to ol 'Ginny, at long last.  I am now tired from a long-ass bus ride that was fraught with delays, lol.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Feral Dog on June 15, 2013, 09:55:12 pm
Sister graduated from high school. That means of all her siblings mom's the only one with 100% success rate in that regard for her kids. Yayyyy.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Søren on June 16, 2013, 08:27:50 am
Got a few little projects to keep myself busy during the holidays. Got my russian to get back into, arabic to start, a book on the roman empire i want to read, maybe write some stupid little fanfiction smutfests.

...i like keeping busy :D
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ironbite on June 16, 2013, 09:01:48 pm
I'm alive!  And, moved to ol 'Ginny, at long last.  I am now tired from a long-ass bus ride that was fraught with delays, lol.

....as in Virginia?

Ironbite-yeah we don't call it "Ol' Ginny"
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Zygarde on June 17, 2013, 12:12:38 am
So that fanfiction I talked about a few days ago has gotten a lot more popular and has already gotten four followers in a few hours which pleases me greatly.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Feral Dog on June 17, 2013, 02:11:14 am
Contributed $100 to the Digger kickstarter.  ;D Hopefully they make it to their $80,000 goal (they probably will, I mean they've still got 23 days left and are already at $74k) because, as one person already said, Boneclaw Mother has to happen.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on June 18, 2013, 10:29:01 am
I'm alive!  And, moved to ol 'Ginny, at long last.  I am now tired from a long-ass bus ride that was fraught with delays, lol.

....as in Virginia?

Ironbite-yeah we don't call it "Ol' Ginny"

I'm still from Arkansas, brother.  It'll be a while before I'm talkin like one of you Yanks.  Hell, my girlfriend still chuckles at the way I say "penis."
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Shane for Wax on June 18, 2013, 10:30:35 am
A friend of mine named a species of animal after me for one of their projects. Luposarchus shanei. It's one of the largest animals in the world she created and is an apex predator. May not seem like a big deal to some but I feel rather honored to have something named after me, even if it's only for a project.

:D
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: SpaceProg on June 18, 2013, 01:13:47 pm
I'm alive!  And, moved to ol 'Ginny, at long last.  I am now tired from a long-ass bus ride that was fraught with delays, lol.

....as in Virginia?

Ironbite-yeah we don't call it "Ol' Ginny"

I'm still from Arkansas, brother.  It'll be a while before I'm talkin like one of you Yanks.  Hell, my girlfriend still chuckles at the way I say "penis."

Let me guess (being a fellow southerner): Puh-eenus, or Pay-niss? 
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on June 18, 2013, 02:44:21 pm
I'm alive!  And, moved to ol 'Ginny, at long last.  I am now tired from a long-ass bus ride that was fraught with delays, lol.

....as in Virginia?

Ironbite-yeah we don't call it "Ol' Ginny"

I'm still from Arkansas, brother.  It'll be a while before I'm talkin like one of you Yanks.  Hell, my girlfriend still chuckles at the way I say "penis."

Let me guess (being a fellow southerner): Puh-eenus, or Pay-niss? 

According to her, the latter.  Which is odd, because I've never spotted it, meself...and I'm usually good at spotting things like that in my speech, lol.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: QueenofHearts on June 18, 2013, 04:47:51 pm
I'm alive!  And, moved to ol 'Ginny, at long last.  I am now tired from a long-ass bus ride that was fraught with delays, lol.

....as in Virginia?

Ironbite-yeah we don't call it "Ol' Ginny"

I'm still from Arkansas, brother.  It'll be a while before I'm talkin like one of you Yanks.  Hell, my girlfriend still chuckles at the way I say "penis."

Now I feel ditzy for just calling it Virginia :-\
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ironbite on June 18, 2013, 04:51:42 pm
I'm alive!  And, moved to ol 'Ginny, at long last.  I am now tired from a long-ass bus ride that was fraught with delays, lol.

....as in Virginia?

Ironbite-yeah we don't call it "Ol' Ginny"

I'm still from Arkansas, brother.  It'll be a while before I'm talkin like one of you Yanks.  Hell, my girlfriend still chuckles at the way I say "penis."

Now I feel ditzy for just calling it Virginia :-\

.......I'm sorry did you just call the state that held the capital of the Confederacy.....yankee territory?

Ironbite-.........yeah get the hell out now.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on June 18, 2013, 05:22:44 pm
I'm alive!  And, moved to ol 'Ginny, at long last.  I am now tired from a long-ass bus ride that was fraught with delays, lol.

....as in Virginia?

Ironbite-yeah we don't call it "Ol' Ginny"

I'm still from Arkansas, brother.  It'll be a while before I'm talkin like one of you Yanks.  Hell, my girlfriend still chuckles at the way I say "penis."

Now I feel ditzy for just calling it Virginia :-\

.......I'm sorry did you just call the state that held the capital of the Confederacy.....yankee territory?

Ironbite-.........yeah get the hell out now.

Hippy.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Morgenleoht on June 18, 2013, 10:16:59 pm
Kinda mixed. I had to go to the dentist because of a cavity, but I still qualify for my state's free healthcare, so it didn't cost me anything.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on June 19, 2013, 11:32:10 am
Two words: garlic toast.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Art Vandelay on June 19, 2013, 11:35:54 am
Two words: garlic toast.
That sounds just so damn delicious right now. If only it weren't 1:30am...
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on June 19, 2013, 11:40:28 am
Two words: garlic toast.
That sounds just so damn delicious right now. If only it weren't 1:30am...
There's a bad time for garlic toast?
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Art Vandelay on June 19, 2013, 11:42:46 am
Two words: garlic toast.
That sounds just so damn delicious right now. If only it weren't 1:30am...
There's a bad time for garlic toast?
I don't live alone, so I'm sure there may be an objection or two to me getting up and banging about in the kitchen.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: nickiknack on June 19, 2013, 12:26:58 pm
It's official, I'm going to the NY Comic Con come October, and I got a ticket for my best friend too.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: chitoryu12 on June 19, 2013, 03:13:32 pm
It's official, I'm going to the NY Comic Con come October, and I got a ticket for my best friend too.

Looked up the Javits Center. The hotel I usually stay at is very near that building. How long are you staying in the city?
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: nickiknack on June 19, 2013, 03:28:24 pm
It's official, I'm going to the NY Comic Con come October, and I got a ticket for my best friend too.

Looked up the Javits Center. The hotel I usually stay at is very near that building. How long are you staying in the city?

Just the day of it, I live like a 2 hour train ride away from the city.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: wrightway on June 19, 2013, 04:19:51 pm
Watermelon. Oh my deities, watermelon.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: chitoryu12 on June 19, 2013, 05:40:51 pm
It's official, I'm going to the NY Comic Con come October, and I got a ticket for my best friend too.

Looked up the Javits Center. The hotel I usually stay at is very near that building. How long are you staying in the city?

Just the day of it, I live like a 2 hour train ride away from the city.

If you want a good place to get breakfast nearby, hit up the Westway Diner on 9th Avenue (next to the Chipotle on 44th). It's a relatively quick walk from Penn station and the convention center and has good food and a great staff.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Shane for Wax on June 19, 2013, 06:05:04 pm
I got the Master's laser screwdriver to add to my collection:

(http://24.media.tumblr.com/d3a576e5bedec18b73d9d68bb8473bfb/tumblr_monuksYgZw1qdl4w6o1_500.jpg)
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Feral Dog on June 19, 2013, 06:19:35 pm
Made stuffed bell peppers yesterday (Stuffing: brown rice, garlic, onion, tomato, chicken, oregano), but made so much extra stuffing I'm going to add a zucchini and almonds to it and cook it as a casserole.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: wrightway on June 19, 2013, 06:31:40 pm
I found out the library is organizing a zombie themed flash mob for the art festival.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Art Vandelay on June 19, 2013, 11:49:55 pm
Two words: garlic toast.
That sounds just so damn delicious right now. If only it weren't 1:30am...
There's a bad time for garlic toast?
I don't live alone, so I'm sure there may be an objection or two to me getting up and banging about in the kitchen.
Well, it's now a more reasonable hour, so I'm making garlic toast. And by god it will be delicious.

And it was delicious. I should do this more often.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Igor on June 20, 2013, 03:33:00 am
I got the Master's laser screwdriver to add to my collection:

(http://24.media.tumblr.com/d3a576e5bedec18b73d9d68bb8473bfb/tumblr_monuksYgZw1qdl4w6o1_500.jpg)
Want. Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaant.

Anyways, on topic, the collection of Gaslight Anthem singles I preordered ages ago came in the other day and I just got around to listening to most of them today. As expected, they're amazing.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Cerim Treascair on June 20, 2013, 05:01:34 am
it's 5 a.m., I'm running on a grand total of maybe 20 hours of sleep for the ENTIRE work week right now, and yet work this week has actually ended up pretty damn... almost lazy.  Got a new guy at work, which I hope means training for me to do more versatile stuff, while he takes up what I'm doing, and I'm looking at more long-running work today.  Nice end to the week.  Very nice.
Title: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: chiheisen on June 20, 2013, 06:50:12 am
Three of my students came to talk to me at lunch, just because they wanted to.  After they left the staff room when cleaning time began, another teacher came and told me that she overheard the students excitedly rambling about how talking to me in English is fun.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Feral Dog on June 20, 2013, 09:26:40 am
As of 5:40AM, I am an auntie. ;D
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Her3tiK on June 20, 2013, 04:16:16 pm
Found a website that's full of panoramic views of Iceland. It's going to take days to see it all (I've seen 2.5 of the 15 landmarks this morning, and have to stop because it's so overwhelming). Between what I've seen, everything I learn from reading about Iceland, and the people I know from there, I am absolutely convinced that this is the greatest country on the planet.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: chitoryu12 on June 21, 2013, 07:14:02 am
I was able to laugh today because I received an unusually incompetent Nigerian spam email:

Quote
This mail is been writing to you because we have come to understand that
you have lost a lot of money all because you want to receive your fund
well note that all that have been stopped as the federal government of
Nigeria has promised to assist you with the sum of $3.5million in other to
compensate you and all you have to do is fill the below information s

1 full name

2 home phone and cell phone number

3 occupation

4 amount that was lost by you

Send this and get back at once.

with $150 for transfer to your account and also note that you are only to
respond with all needed details and that is if you ready to send the fee.

Contact Email : [REDACTED]

Warm regards

Mr femi

Wama Bank plc
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Distind on June 21, 2013, 09:42:17 am
Learning a bit more about JQuery, looks like I should be able to do an image resize script that will apply to all image tags in about 7 lines of code, without modifying any of the tag rendering. And toss comment collapsing in with a whopping two lines of code. Once I make actual headers for comments at any rate.

I'm still not fond of it, but I will acknowledge it's useful and more intelligible than the old hacks I've used before.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Zygarde on June 22, 2013, 11:00:15 pm
I filled out a job application today and I think I might actually stand a chance at getting hired.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: nickiknack on June 23, 2013, 12:33:20 am
Netflix finally added some new stuff to it's instant streaming service, including The Avengers


(click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: chitoryu12 on June 23, 2013, 04:25:01 am
Took Taco back to his home, got paid, and spent most of the paycheck on The Last Of Us.

I'm satisfied.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: chitoryu12 on June 24, 2013, 10:21:11 pm
Silvio Berlusconi has just been convicted for hiring underage prostitutes.

One of the most infamously corrupt and misogynistic politicians in modern governments, who regularly skirted punishment, is now banned from holding public office for life AND is facing up to 7 years in prison.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ironbite on June 25, 2013, 07:29:54 pm
Only 7 for underage kiddie fiddling?

Ironbite-I'm not satisfied.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Veras on June 25, 2013, 07:32:42 pm
How long do you think it will take him to find a way around it?
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: chitoryu12 on June 25, 2013, 10:06:36 pm
Only 7 for underage kiddie fiddling?

Ironbite-I'm not satisfied.

It's the only thing Berlusconi's really gotten at all. In office and out, he's a pro at avoiding any punishment. He basically relies on refuge in audacity.......and blatant corruption. Mostly corruption.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: davedan on June 25, 2013, 10:28:27 pm
Only 7 for underage kiddie fiddling?

Ironbite-I'm not satisfied.

It was for 7 years her being underage and the abuse of power. The abuse of power was getting her off police charges when she got arrested for something, basically saying I know the president and Berlesconi coming down and getting her out.

As for kiddy fiddling she was clearly not a kid. A very mature 17 year old (absolutely gorgeous too - at least once she was over 18) I mean the guys a sleaze but he isn't a paedophile (at least not for this).
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Witchyjoshy on June 25, 2013, 10:34:04 pm
...Hell that's barely ephebophilia.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Clochette on June 25, 2013, 10:41:31 pm
Not paedophilia, but still a crime if she was under the age of majority (plus prostitution is illegal at any age).
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: davedan on June 25, 2013, 10:52:37 pm
I'm not sure whether prostituion is or isnt illegal in Italy. As he only got in trouble for this girl makes me think that the underage bit was the big deal. Pretty sure he didn't deny rooting her once she was over 18.

Besides which I wasn't weighing on the legality or otherwise of it, simply that calling him a kiddy-fiddler is a bit of stretch.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Osama bin Bambi on June 26, 2013, 10:41:59 am
This just in - DOMA has been struck down as unconstitutional, and the bill that Wendy Davis was filibustering in Texas last night was vetoed by the governor. It's invalidated.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sigmaleph on June 26, 2013, 03:18:05 pm
I'm not sure whether prostituion is or isnt illegal in Italy. As he only got in trouble for this girl makes me think that the underage bit was the big deal. Pretty sure he didn't deny rooting her once she was over 18.

Besides which I wasn't weighing on the legality or otherwise of it, simply that calling him a kiddy-fiddler is a bit of stretch.

From what I understand, the actual problem was that she was both a prostitute and 17. Independent sex workers over 18 are legal (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prostitution_in_Italy), and age of consent is 16 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ages_of_consent_in_Europe#Italy).
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Søren on June 27, 2013, 11:40:02 am
Boyfriend and i made the tastiest fucking lasagna, awesome consistency.

Also finally started work on my borodino project, which is basically a furry version of war and peace, with gay porn.

Tolstoy just shat himself in the afterlife
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: nickiknack on June 27, 2013, 09:08:51 pm
I got 4 ICAPS(the store credit card application) today. That's the most I've ever gotten in one day. Plus I had a free tea today.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ThunderWulf on June 28, 2013, 01:29:04 pm
My collecter's edition pre-order of the new Amon Amarth album finally came today! :D
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Morgenleoht on June 28, 2013, 04:46:51 pm
I'm going on holiday to see my sister for a week. :)
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: nickiknack on June 28, 2013, 09:49:11 pm
I got an extra day of work, one of the managers called me up and asked if I would mind coming in on Monday. I can't wait for my next paycheck, it's going to be a good one, especially since I'm working the 4th so I get time and a half for that day.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: chitoryu12 on June 28, 2013, 09:49:53 pm
I got cake.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Zygarde on June 29, 2013, 12:03:19 am
I got cake.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NY7FgKWeV5U couldn't resist.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Random Gal on June 29, 2013, 02:55:33 am
This just in - DOMA has been struck down as unconstitutional, and the bill that Wendy Davis was filibustering in Texas last night was vetoed by the governor. It's invalidated.

Wait, Rick Perry vetoed an anti-abortion bill? Seriously?
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: erictheblue on June 29, 2013, 09:53:02 am
Virginia requires attorneys to take 12 hours of Continuing Legal Education (CLE) every year. Due to the fact I have yet to find an attorney job, I have been putting off doing CLE. (Partially because I have not been getting paid well. Partially because I was waiting to see what kind of job I got so I could take CLE that goes along with it.) CLE costs about $120 for 2 hours, so doing it is a chunk of change.

I thought CLE was due by July 31. Bar dues ($225) are due July 31. So I decided I had to bite the bullet and start paying. So I went to the site today to sign up for and take my first CLE.

Turns out that I have until October 31 to complete CLE. I am still taking 4 hours at the moment, since I had planned to take those hours today. (My new temp job is working at a law firm that does foreclosures. So I am taking a class on foreclosure.) But my finances for the month just got a lot more flexible.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: QueenofHearts on June 29, 2013, 09:59:45 am
ouch, that's like $1,000 in fees... at least now you have a job (even if only a temp job) to help cover them

and you have a nice new bike, there's always that ;D
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: chitoryu12 on June 29, 2013, 10:34:25 pm
Sister had her 18th birthday today. It was long and exhaustive, but even after the morning 3.5 hour zipline session nearly killed me (only slight hyperbole) I kept at it because I couldn't quit on something this important to her.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: nickiknack on June 30, 2013, 08:00:59 pm
Because I got 4 ICAPS the other day, I got $20 worth of coupons to blow at my job.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: chitoryu12 on June 30, 2013, 08:02:12 pm
Because I got 4 ICAPS the other day, I got $20 worth of coupons to blow at my job.

You intentionally wrote that so we'd read it as "blowjob", didn't you?
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: nickiknack on June 30, 2013, 08:03:43 pm
It's not my fault you have a gutter mind.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Her3tiK on June 30, 2013, 08:13:38 pm
Just got back from a weekend tour to Colorado Springs and Albuquerque. Toured with two other bands in the same van without quite enough seats for everybody. It was fun, but incredibly tiring.

Also going to mention, since I don't know yet if it's a good or bad thing yet, that this has concluded my time in Nihilitus, and that I am no longer a member of the band.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ironbite on June 30, 2013, 08:19:13 pm
It's not my fault you have a gutter mind.


SUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUURE it's not.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: nickiknack on July 01, 2013, 10:36:58 pm
I bought a sundress for $7, fuck yeah.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: erictheblue on July 02, 2013, 06:34:37 pm
I had a job interview yesterday. The job could have been custom-made for me. In a prosecutor's office. Prosecuting domestic violence. And doing training for law enforcement and citizens about DV.

The interview went awesome. The interviewer (the head of the office) said several times that she is very impressed with me.

Now I have to wait until next week to find out if she will offer me the job.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sigmaleph on July 02, 2013, 07:11:36 pm
Hurray! Hope you get it.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ThunderWulf on July 03, 2013, 09:51:59 am
Hope you get the job eric! :D


Yesterday I had some awesome sushi for lunch.
https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc1/1052307_10151440068136467_2113404086_o.jpg (https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc1/1052307_10151440068136467_2113404086_o.jpg)
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: wrightway on July 03, 2013, 03:54:46 pm
The dress I've been eyeing went on clearance. When I ran into the store they only had one left and it was in my size. Plus the fabric is stretchy so I may be able to use it as a maternity dress.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Veras on July 03, 2013, 04:12:11 pm
I only have to be at work for 49 more minutes before I can leave work for the day, and I don't have to be back until next week.  I'm going to New Hampshire early tomorrow morning, where I will get to spend four whole days with some of my favorite people in the world.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ThunderWulf on July 03, 2013, 10:27:25 pm
I went sailing!  Even got to control the sail myself for most of the time we were out.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Iczerfour on July 04, 2013, 06:59:11 pm
I got a cello and some lessons.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sigmaleph on July 04, 2013, 07:49:15 pm
I just got the following email from the TAs at one of my classes:

"Hey, we were reviewing the grading for the first exam of the semester, and we think we were a bit strict. Those we are sending this email to now have a passing grade".

Fuck yeah.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Morgenleoht on July 04, 2013, 08:36:08 pm
I have two confirmed jewellery orders and three more potential ones. ^_^
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on July 04, 2013, 08:38:12 pm
I got an ankh ring at a fair today!  I've always wanted one...I'm one step closer to being an Avatar!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ironbite on July 04, 2013, 09:20:31 pm
What's a Paladin?
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on July 05, 2013, 09:44:04 am
What's a Paladin?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b0hhXmDVTZM
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: nickiknack on July 07, 2013, 08:01:29 pm
Won $2 on a scratch off that was given to me, because I got an ICAP in the alotted time at work.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Shane for Wax on July 08, 2013, 08:50:42 am
I preordered Saints Row 4. Apparently they're doing the whole 'pre-order and get a "special edition" of the game' thing with it.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Her3tiK on July 08, 2013, 02:57:00 pm
Started something resembling a workout routine this morning. I feel sluggish as all hell right now, but in a really good way. Here's hoping I don't drop the ball.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: The Right Honourable Mlle Antéchrist on July 08, 2013, 06:19:25 pm
So, I was fretting because my bank account was nearly empty and I don't get paid until Thursday. Then I checked the mail and discovered that I got my GST cheque today. Yay for perfect timing.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Feral Dog on July 08, 2013, 10:17:37 pm
Today's my sister's 21st birthday. Not the one with the baby, so we can actually celebrate!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Her3tiK on July 09, 2013, 02:21:29 am
So I already posted here today, don't care. Found some absolutely incredible music (http://www.youtube.com/user/caitlindotcodotza?feature=watch) thanks to my short attention span. I don't know how or why I come across half this stuff, but I absolutely love it. The internet is just littered with all kinds of undiscovered talent and treasure.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: chitoryu12 on July 09, 2013, 02:29:44 am
Tried to use Songza. It didn't have three of my favorite artists available at all.

Why is this a good thing? I could tell a girl who was hating on Pandora beforehand to suck it.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Yla on July 09, 2013, 06:45:42 am
I did something to my code this weekend and now it runs almost double as fast.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Vypernight on July 09, 2013, 06:46:04 am
I was asked to proofread and playtest a tabletop game and got free updated game charts out of it.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on July 09, 2013, 12:07:19 pm
Ohmigod ohmigod ohmigod!  I made my first Minecraft block!  Not much in the grand scheme of things, but its one step further in the development of my mod!

(http://i655.photobucket.com/albums/uu273/RH-00/Keep%20of%20Metal%20and%20Gold/1c6ca8bf-9d22-4e6d-a18e-e3bd5dae7a9e_zps56bf931c.jpg)
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: chitoryu12 on July 10, 2013, 12:45:21 am
Not only did I get cast at Halloween Horror Nights, I got a 10 cent raise!

I now make $7.85 an hour!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Thejebusfire on July 10, 2013, 01:03:49 am
I finally built up the courage to color my hair.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: nickiknack on July 10, 2013, 01:07:48 am
I finally built up the courage to color my hair.

Ooo, can we see pics??
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Thejebusfire on July 10, 2013, 01:17:50 am
Unfortunately, I didn't wait long enough for the bleach to set in, so it didn't turn out very bright. It's actually not very noticeable.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Shane for Wax on July 10, 2013, 09:29:33 am
My hair is so dark I have to bleach and bleach to even get to what people consider brown. =/ Imagine me trying to get blonde highlights. I fell asleep. lol
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: The Right Honourable Mlle Antéchrist on July 10, 2013, 09:39:13 am
I tried to dye my hair blonde once, when I was around 14. Worst mistake of my life.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: chitoryu12 on July 10, 2013, 02:40:44 pm
I've only gotten any color in my hair once, when I put blonde highlights in for the 8th grade dance.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Her3tiK on July 10, 2013, 03:25:19 pm
Slept/meditated for a bit in the slough near where I live now. I'd almost forgotten how much I missed doing that.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: PosthumanHeresy on July 10, 2013, 03:28:49 pm
I tried to dye my hair blonde once, when I was around 14. Worst mistake of my life.
Same here, 15 though. Long story short, I was dressing up as Spike from BTVS. I looked cool for that day, at least.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Clochette on July 10, 2013, 05:55:16 pm
I was born with a full head of red hair but it fell out and grew back in platinum blonde. I dyed my hair red a few months before I graduated high school, but I didn't like how much effort it takes to maintain dyed hair.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Valerius on July 10, 2013, 06:44:20 pm
I weighed myself after working out today. I'm up to 134.5 lbs. That's up 6.5 since I started a few months ago. I'm also 6 feet tall XD
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: QueenofHearts on July 10, 2013, 07:21:48 pm
I weighed myself after working out today. I'm up to 134.5 lbs. That's up 6.5 since I started a few months ago. I'm also 6 feet tall XD

Damn, you're skin and bones...
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: chitoryu12 on July 10, 2013, 07:27:41 pm
I know a guy from a gaming clan who's about that weight, but even taller. He can play music on his ribs.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Her3tiK on July 10, 2013, 07:33:32 pm
I weighed myself after working out today. I'm up to 134.5 lbs. That's up 6.5 since I started a few months ago. I'm also 6 feet tall XD
Want some of my gut? It'd just about balance the two of us out.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Valerius on July 10, 2013, 07:35:10 pm
I weighed myself after working out today. I'm up to 134.5 lbs. That's up 6.5 since I started a few months ago. I'm also 6 feet tall XD

Damn, you're skin and bones...

Pretty much. That's why I started working out; I got tired of being scrawny and weak.

I know a guy from a gaming clan who's about that weight, but even taller. He can play music on his ribs.

That's just freaky. Makes me feel better about myself though XD
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Feral Dog on July 10, 2013, 10:23:02 pm
The Digger kickstarter made ALL its goals!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Thejebusfire on July 11, 2013, 12:39:22 am
I got a better look at my hair in the bathroom mirror at work today. It actually is noticeable, but some parts of it are darker than others. Looking at it reminds me of that episode of Daria where she tried to die her friends hair and it turned out all blotchy.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: QueenofHearts on July 11, 2013, 06:40:20 am
I was born with a full head of red hair but it fell out and grew back in platinum blonde. I dyed my hair red a few months before I graduated high school, but I didn't like how much effort it takes to maintain dyed hair.

I've been seriously considering dying my hair red for almost a year, ever since watching a few episodes of "My So Called Life." Claire Danes made red hair look so fucking hot.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on July 11, 2013, 08:11:16 am
I was born with a full head of red hair but it fell out and grew back in platinum blonde. I dyed my hair red a few months before I graduated high school, but I didn't like how much effort it takes to maintain dyed hair.

I've been seriously considering dying my hair red for almost a year, ever since watching a few episodes of "My So Called Life." Claire Danes made red hair look so fucking hot.

If she did that, then Karen Gillan (http://images6.fanpop.com/image/photos/32800000/Doctor-and-Amy-eleventh-doctor-and-amy-pond-32883698-437-594.jpg) ought to seal the deal, lol.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: The Right Honourable Mlle Antéchrist on July 11, 2013, 09:55:53 am
Imma be working longer hours than usual for the next couple weeks. Sounds sucky on the surface, but my paycheque is going to be huge.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Søren on July 12, 2013, 09:55:03 am
I got a look at my class schedule for next semester and its pretty good
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: maanantai on July 12, 2013, 01:11:12 pm
My personal summer just started. For next 4 weeks I'm free from opening AND closing shifts and actually everything between. No grumby customers, no idiotic demands made, no dealing with roma, no constant coffeemaking AND I only have to clean up after myself and hubby.  :D And I already got paid for it. Taking the time off, I mean. Me likes.  ;D
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Her3tiK on July 12, 2013, 01:57:14 pm
I may have found someone to start a booking/recording/merch/promotional company to help local bands get off the ground. It's something I've really been thinking about lately, and hopefully something that won't be too hindered (initially) by state or national lines.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: nickiknack on July 12, 2013, 11:16:28 pm
I was born with a full head of red hair but it fell out and grew back in platinum blonde. I dyed my hair red a few months before I graduated high school, but I didn't like how much effort it takes to maintain dyed hair.

I've been seriously considering dying my hair red for almost a year, ever since watching a few episodes of "My So Called Life." Claire Danes made red hair look so fucking hot.

I been getting red highlights in my hair for almost a year now. I intended on going full on ginger one day. I love red hair, I find it to hot. Also I have no regents dying my hair, and have no shame in admitting part of the motivation behind was due to my favorite star wars character having red hair when he was younger.

That being said, I bought the first part of my Pinkie Pie cosplay costume, for the upcoming NY Comic Con, in October.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: The Right Honourable Mlle Antéchrist on July 13, 2013, 12:02:04 am
I was born with a full head of red hair but it fell out and grew back in platinum blonde. I dyed my hair red a few months before I graduated high school, but I didn't like how much effort it takes to maintain dyed hair.

I've been seriously considering dying my hair red for almost a year, ever since watching a few episodes of "My So Called Life." Claire Danes made red hair look so fucking hot.

I been getting red highlights in my hair for almost a year now. I intended on going full on ginger one day. I love red hair, I find it to hot. Also I have no regents dying my hair, and have no shame in admitting part of the motivation behind was due to my favorite star wars character having red hair when he was younger.

I've been considering dying my hair something along the lines of this shade:

(http://i41.tinypic.com/2q172qe.jpg)

I can't do it until my current colour grows out, though.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: nickiknack on July 13, 2013, 12:17:36 am
I usually go with a copper/auburnish color for my highlights, it goes good with my brown hair.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Witchyjoshy on July 13, 2013, 01:08:51 am
I kinda wanna go with a dark blue (because... well... I've wanted to for practically half my life now) but I'm hesitant about putting bleach in my hair (not to mention permanent stuff isn't handy when you face the prospect of finding a job sometime soon) and the only temp blue dye has to be applied with a little brush, like for highlights (Despite the fact that it advertises itself as a temp dye, and not a highlight dye)

Oh, and the temp blue isn't dark blue.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Morgenleoht on July 13, 2013, 06:01:46 am
My new flatmate is an intelligent, amusing, geeky, reasonable guy who's a practicing Muslim. I can handle him until November. :)
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: PosthumanHeresy on July 13, 2013, 08:07:21 am
Two close friends of mine sung along to all of "What I Got", and one of them has in fact played all of Saints Row: The Third and has logged tons of hours in it. I joked to her "Does that make [the other one, her girlfriend] Pierce?"
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ironbite on July 13, 2013, 12:33:14 pm
I was born with a full head of red hair but it fell out and grew back in platinum blonde. I dyed my hair red a few months before I graduated high school, but I didn't like how much effort it takes to maintain dyed hair.

I've been seriously considering dying my hair red for almost a year, ever since watching a few episodes of "My So Called Life." Claire Danes made red hair look so fucking hot.

I been getting red highlights in my hair for almost a year now. I intended on going full on ginger one day. I love red hair, I find it to hot. Also I have no regents dying my hair, and have no shame in admitting part of the motivation behind was due to my favorite star wars character having red hair when he was younger.

That being said, I bought the first part of my Pinkie Pie cosplay costume, for the upcoming NY Comic Con, in October.

So you are trying to seduce me.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: nickiknack on July 13, 2013, 12:35:52 pm
Yes, I am  ;)
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Art Vandelay on July 13, 2013, 12:39:22 pm
Yes, I am  ;)
You'll be picking feathers from between your teeth for the next week.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ironbite on July 13, 2013, 04:46:53 pm
....won't just be her teeth she'll be picking feathers out of.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Shane for Wax on July 13, 2013, 08:22:21 pm
*baps with newspaper* BAD! BAD RAPTOR! NO BISCUIT.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: chitoryu12 on July 13, 2013, 11:24:02 pm
Went to the indoor airsoft field in Winter Park today for the first time and won two games singlehandedly!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Thejebusfire on July 14, 2013, 12:16:38 am
I finally own a PlayStation.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Valerius on July 14, 2013, 08:55:57 pm
I tried an experiment in the kitchen where I fried up some potatoes and sauerkraut with paprika. It turned out decently enough, and since I usually suck at cooking, I'll call it a success. On top of that, I tried a bottle of Kronenbourg Blanc with my meal, and found therein my new favourite wheat beer. Today was a good day.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Feral Dog on July 14, 2013, 09:21:24 pm
I tried an experiment in the kitchen where I fried up some potatoes and sauerkraut with paprika. It turned out decently enough, and since I usually suck at cooking, I'll call it a success. On top of that, I tried a bottle of Kronenbourg Blanc with my meal, and found therein my new favourite wheat beer. Today was a good day.

I've got some recipes if you want them.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Valerius on July 14, 2013, 09:31:57 pm
I tried an experiment in the kitchen where I fried up some potatoes and sauerkraut with paprika. It turned out decently enough, and since I usually suck at cooking, I'll call it a success. On top of that, I tried a bottle of Kronenbourg Blanc with my meal, and found therein my new favourite wheat beer. Today was a good day.

I've got some recipes if you want them.

That would be great, actually! I'm still living at home while I get my undergrad degree, and one of my goals for when I move out someday is to become halfway decent at cooking so I don't have to rely on buying premade, processed shit, or eating out all the time. Any and all help/tips/advice/recipes/whatever is welcome!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Her3tiK on July 15, 2013, 12:01:18 am
Long weekend. First, my dad got remarried (2nd wife). The wedding/reception was great, I didn't whiff the toast like I thought I would (though I did not know I was the best man until the DJ thanked me for being the best man), and I got some amazing quality time with my cousins. Now that we're becoming legal adults (and drinking age), we're coming up with all kinds of plans to keep in touch and hang out more often. Gods, I've missed these guys so much. Almost haven't realized just how much they've grown since I moved away 4yrs ago.

And tonight, I got to Skype with my best friend, whom I haven't really gotten the chance to talk with since I moved. I miss her so much =/
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Feral Dog on July 15, 2013, 01:53:10 am
That would be great, actually! I'm still living at home while I get my undergrad degree, and one of my goals for when I move out someday is to become halfway decent at cooking so I don't have to rely on buying premade, processed shit, or eating out all the time. Any and all help/tips/advice/recipes/whatever is welcome!
:D
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Dr. Weird on July 15, 2013, 11:41:17 am
Went to a comic and toy show yesterday.  Saw lots of neat stuff, but the best thing was that I ran into a former neighbor and friend I hadn't seen in fifteen years.

Didn't find too much I could afford, but that made it an awesome day.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: chitoryu12 on July 15, 2013, 10:38:53 pm
Having one of the Twinkies out of the first new batch.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: PosthumanHeresy on July 16, 2013, 12:23:49 pm
Having one of the Twinkies out of the first new batch.
New Twinkies!? YAY! I have never had one and was so sad when they were discontinued.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Vypernight on July 16, 2013, 01:18:05 pm
Finally got last year's tax refund (There was a huge mess with identity theft), plus a little bonus for waiting so long.  We put most into savings and toward our trip to Universal in October.  Today though, we pulled a little out and had some fun, going to Toys R Us and Barnes N Noble.  I ended up buying 3 books at BN and 2 off Amazon.  Then we went to the Cheesecake Factory for lunch.

Very nice day.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Her3tiK on July 16, 2013, 01:58:14 pm
Found a place up the street from me that offers all sorts of music lessons, including theory, recording, business, and the instruments themselves. Definitely going to be investing in at least one of the classes while I'm in San Diego, but hopefully more if I can afford it. Really want to learn to sing, and I need someone riding my ass to get better a guitar.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: nickiknack on July 16, 2013, 02:07:11 pm
The water advisory is most likely going to be lifted, they're just waiting for the 2nd negative test, we already have the 1st one. Both me and my mom have stopped boiling the water because we both had it, and one negative test is good enough for me.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Dr. Weird on July 16, 2013, 03:49:07 pm
Having one of the Twinkies out of the first new batch.
New Twinkies!? YAY! I have never had one and was so sad when they were discontinued.

The Twinkies sold out at the store I go to, but I did score two boxes of Cupcakes.
 :D
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: chitoryu12 on July 16, 2013, 03:58:42 pm
The boxes not only have the gold "First batch" badge, but they've got a new tagline: The sweetest comeback in the history of ever.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: nickiknack on July 16, 2013, 04:08:58 pm
The boxes not only have the gold "First batch" badge, but they've got a new tagline: The sweetest comeback in the history of ever.
It's a shame that they have to union bust in order to do so, that is why I'm glad I'm not into Twinkies.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Mira on July 17, 2013, 01:47:21 am
Today I signed a lease for my very first apartment! My new roommate is awesome and I'm super excited about everything. Moving isn't lots of fun, but I'm glad to start my new life. The flipside was that I had to drive 8 hours back home to Illinois today. I wasn't too fond of that.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Valerius on July 17, 2013, 01:52:33 am
Today I signed a lease for my very first apartment! My new roommate is awesome and I'm super excited about everything. Moving isn't lots of fun, but I'm glad to start my new life. The flipside was that I had to drive 8 hours back home to Illinois today. I wasn't too fond of that.

Congratulations on your first apartment and living on your own for the first time! That seems so far away from home. I'd be terrified if I were in your shoes, since I haven't moved out yet. Or maybe I'm just developmentally delayed XD But I suppose at least you're within driving distance (even if it does take that long). Good luck with your new place!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Mira on July 17, 2013, 02:00:42 am
Today I signed a lease for my very first apartment! My new roommate is awesome and I'm super excited about everything. Moving isn't lots of fun, but I'm glad to start my new life. The flipside was that I had to drive 8 hours back home to Illinois today. I wasn't too fond of that.

Congratulations on your first apartment and living on your own for the first time! That seems so far away from home. I'd be terrified if I were in your shoes, since I haven't moved out yet. Or maybe I'm just developmentally delayed XD But I suppose at least you're within driving distance (even if it does take that long). Good luck with your new place!

Thanks! Don't worry, I'm super terrified :p. I'm doing alright though since I'll have some really good friends living within 15 minutes of my apartment, plus my roommate who I get along with fantastically already. I felt like getting away from Chicagoland, plus my new school is one of the best for trans people in the nation, which makes it a great fit for me.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: QueenofHearts on July 17, 2013, 02:03:33 am
Today I signed a lease for my very first apartment! My new roommate is awesome and I'm super excited about everything. Moving isn't lots of fun, but I'm glad to start my new life. The flipside was that I had to drive 8 hours back home to Illinois today. I wasn't too fond of that.

Congratulations on your first apartment and living on your own for the first time! That seems so far away from home. I'd be terrified if I were in your shoes, since I haven't moved out yet. Or maybe I'm just developmentally delayed XD But I suppose at least you're within driving distance (even if it does take that long). Good luck with your new place!

Thanks! Don't worry, I'm super terrified :p. I'm doing alright though since I'll have some really good friends living within 15 minutes of my apartment, plus my roommate who I get along with fantastically already. I felt like getting away from Chicagoland, plus my new school is one of the best for trans people in the nation, which makes it a great fit for me.

My schools better :p
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Valerius on July 17, 2013, 02:08:22 am
That's great that you have friends living close by and an awesome room-mate. That must make things a hell of a lot easier. I'd be even more scared if I didn't have friends or family close by.

And congratulations on your new school! Sorry, I hope you can forgive my ignorance in this, but what specifically about your new school makes it better for trans people than most other schools? Programs? Support groups? Understanding staff and student body? I'm genuinely curious to know.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Mira on July 17, 2013, 02:16:10 am
Today I signed a lease for my very first apartment! My new roommate is awesome and I'm super excited about everything. Moving isn't lots of fun, but I'm glad to start my new life. The flipside was that I had to drive 8 hours back home to Illinois today. I wasn't too fond of that.

Congratulations on your first apartment and living on your own for the first time! That seems so far away from home. I'd be terrified if I were in your shoes, since I haven't moved out yet. Or maybe I'm just developmentally delayed XD But I suppose at least you're within driving distance (even if it does take that long). Good luck with your new place!

Thanks! Don't worry, I'm super terrified :p. I'm doing alright though since I'll have some really good friends living within 15 minutes of my apartment, plus my roommate who I get along with fantastically already. I felt like getting away from Chicagoland, plus my new school is one of the best for trans people in the nation, which makes it a great fit for me.

My schools better :p

I won't get stabbed at my school.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Mira on July 17, 2013, 02:18:44 am
That's great that you have friends living close by and an awesome room-mate. That must make things a hell of a lot easier. I'd be even more scared if I didn't have friends or family close by.

And congratulations on your new school! Sorry, I hope you can forgive my ignorance in this, but what specifically about your new school makes it better for trans people than most other schools? Programs? Support groups? Understanding staff and student body? I'm genuinely curious to know.

They have a ton of really helpful services catered to us right on campus, (http://www.phs.umn.edu/clinic/transgender/home.html) plus the university health plan covers most parts of transition, including SRS.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: QueenofHearts on July 17, 2013, 02:19:48 am
Today I signed a lease for my very first apartment! My new roommate is awesome and I'm super excited about everything. Moving isn't lots of fun, but I'm glad to start my new life. The flipside was that I had to drive 8 hours back home to Illinois today. I wasn't too fond of that.

Congratulations on your first apartment and living on your own for the first time! That seems so far away from home. I'd be terrified if I were in your shoes, since I haven't moved out yet. Or maybe I'm just developmentally delayed XD But I suppose at least you're within driving distance (even if it does take that long). Good luck with your new place!

Thanks! Don't worry, I'm super terrified :p. I'm doing alright though since I'll have some really good friends living within 15 minutes of my apartment, plus my roommate who I get along with fantastically already. I felt like getting away from Chicagoland, plus my new school is one of the best for trans people in the nation, which makes it a great fit for me.

My schools better :p

I won't get stabbed at my school.

My school is obviously the school of Hard knocks :-\

ETA: But the Twin Cities lead the nation in rape...
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: davedan on July 17, 2013, 02:20:32 am
Kids these days, back in my day you got stabbed by the teacher as you came in and stabbed as you left. Don't even talk to me about Phys ed. Sure you might have had to learn to move your internal organs around to avoid fatal wounds. But that just builds character.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Valerius on July 17, 2013, 02:27:05 am
That's great that you have friends living close by and an awesome room-mate. That must make things a hell of a lot easier. I'd be even more scared if I didn't have friends or family close by.

And congratulations on your new school! Sorry, I hope you can forgive my ignorance in this, but what specifically about your new school makes it better for trans people than most other schools? Programs? Support groups? Understanding staff and student body? I'm genuinely curious to know.

They have a ton of really helpful services catered to us right on campus, (http://www.phs.umn.edu/clinic/transgender/home.html) plus the university health plan covers most parts of transition, including SRS.

Wow. That's terrific! No wonder Queen is jealous XD Good luck with your new apartment and your new school!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Mira on July 17, 2013, 02:31:03 am
Today I signed a lease for my very first apartment! My new roommate is awesome and I'm super excited about everything. Moving isn't lots of fun, but I'm glad to start my new life. The flipside was that I had to drive 8 hours back home to Illinois today. I wasn't too fond of that.

Congratulations on your first apartment and living on your own for the first time! That seems so far away from home. I'd be terrified if I were in your shoes, since I haven't moved out yet. Or maybe I'm just developmentally delayed XD But I suppose at least you're within driving distance (even if it does take that long). Good luck with your new place!

Thanks! Don't worry, I'm super terrified :p. I'm doing alright though since I'll have some really good friends living within 15 minutes of my apartment, plus my roommate who I get along with fantastically already. I felt like getting away from Chicagoland, plus my new school is one of the best for trans people in the nation, which makes it a great fit for me.

My schools better :p

I won't get stabbed at my school.

My school is obviously the school of Hard knocks :-\

ETA: But the Twin Cities lead the nation in rape...

Oh sure, go right to the thing I can't make a joke about. We still have gay marriage. Minneapolis-1 Your City-0
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: QueenofHearts on July 17, 2013, 02:32:28 am
That's great that you have friends living close by and an awesome room-mate. That must make things a hell of a lot easier. I'd be even more scared if I didn't have friends or family close by.

And congratulations on your new school! Sorry, I hope you can forgive my ignorance in this, but what specifically about your new school makes it better for trans people than most other schools? Programs? Support groups? Understanding staff and student body? I'm genuinely curious to know.

They have a ton of really helpful services catered to us right on campus, (http://www.phs.umn.edu/clinic/transgender/home.html) plus the university health plan covers most parts of transition, including SRS.

Wow. That's terrific! No wonder Queen is jealous XD Good luck with your new apartment and your new school!

My school offers all of that....

And Mira, while that is true, my Uni allows same-sex domestic partnership benefits. Ergo, same boat. Besides, that's irrelevant as I'm not getting married anytime soon.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Mira on July 17, 2013, 02:46:12 am
That's great that you have friends living close by and an awesome room-mate. That must make things a hell of a lot easier. I'd be even more scared if I didn't have friends or family close by.

And congratulations on your new school! Sorry, I hope you can forgive my ignorance in this, but what specifically about your new school makes it better for trans people than most other schools? Programs? Support groups? Understanding staff and student body? I'm genuinely curious to know.

They have a ton of really helpful services catered to us right on campus, (http://www.phs.umn.edu/clinic/transgender/home.html) plus the university health plan covers most parts of transition, including SRS.

Wow. That's terrific! No wonder Queen is jealous XD Good luck with your new apartment and your new school!

My school offers all of that....

And Mira, while that is true, my Uni allows same-sex domestic partnership benefits. Ergo, same boat. Besides, that's irrelevant as I'm not getting married anytime soon.

Fine, more gay marriage for me then.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Valerius on July 17, 2013, 02:47:09 am
My school offers all of that....

Sorry. I wasn't trying to imply it didn't. Clearly, I just suck at humour.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: QueenofHearts on July 17, 2013, 02:50:49 am
My school offers all of that....

Sorry. I wasn't trying to imply it didn't. Clearly, I just suck at humour.

No you're fine. It is a very good university policy and it's also very rare. Only 37 universities in the nation offer coverage of SRS and HRT. TBH, I knew before picking schools that mine would offer such benefits which made me work a bit harder with them on negotiating a decent scholarship to make it affordable.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Her3tiK on July 17, 2013, 11:03:43 am
Went out to a bar with my brother, stepsister (as of Saturday!), and cousin last night. First time, since we're now all old enough to do so. It was a ton of fun, and I'm sure my cousin and I will keep going after my siblings head back to school.

Also, some dude paid for my hangover food. It was really weird.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Mira on July 17, 2013, 11:28:37 am
Went out to a bar with my brother, stepsister (as of Saturday!), and cousin last night. First time, since we're now all old enough to do so. It was a ton of fun, and I'm sure my cousin and I will keep going after my siblings head back to school.

Also, some dude paid for my hangover food. It was really weird.

Awesome, I can't wait until I can go to bars next year.

At least it was the nice kind of weird and not the 'watch you in your sleep' kind of weird.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Her3tiK on July 17, 2013, 11:31:28 am
Went out to a bar with my brother, stepsister (as of Saturday!), and cousin last night. First time, since we're now all old enough to do so. It was a ton of fun, and I'm sure my cousin and I will keep going after my siblings head back to school.

Also, some dude paid for my hangover food. It was really weird.

Awesome, I can't wait until I can go to bars next year.

At least it was the nice kind of weird and not the 'watch you in your sleep' kind of weird.
You might want to find out what kind of drunk weird you are first (assuming you don't already know). I haven't been too bad yet, but I've definitely pushed my limits a couple times. That said, it's a lot of fun when you're already in a good mood.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: chitoryu12 on July 17, 2013, 04:39:12 pm
Went out to a bar with my brother, stepsister (as of Saturday!), and cousin last night. First time, since we're now all old enough to do so. It was a ton of fun, and I'm sure my cousin and I will keep going after my siblings head back to school.

Also, some dude paid for my hangover food. It was really weird.

Awesome, I can't wait until I can go to bars next year.

At least it was the nice kind of weird and not the 'watch you in your sleep' kind of weird.
You might want to find out what kind of drunk weird you are first (assuming you don't already know). I haven't been too bad yet, but I've definitely pushed my limits a couple times. That said, it's a lot of fun when you're already in a good mood.

I'm the worst kind of alcoholic.

Not in the sense that I abuse it, but in the sense that I'd like to start drinking more and trying new things....but I can't be arsed to bother ordering anything and I just ask for a Coke or whatever and skip the whole process.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ironbite on July 17, 2013, 04:55:12 pm
Star Trek Online just released a new dev blog detailing a carrier command overhaul.

Ironbite-I AM SO HAPPY!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Mira on July 17, 2013, 06:10:27 pm
Went out to a bar with my brother, stepsister (as of Saturday!), and cousin last night. First time, since we're now all old enough to do so. It was a ton of fun, and I'm sure my cousin and I will keep going after my siblings head back to school.

Also, some dude paid for my hangover food. It was really weird.

Awesome, I can't wait until I can go to bars next year.

At least it was the nice kind of weird and not the 'watch you in your sleep' kind of weird.
You might want to find out what kind of drunk weird you are first (assuming you don't already know). I haven't been too bad yet, but I've definitely pushed my limits a couple times. That said, it's a lot of fun when you're already in a good mood.

I only drink every few months and even then I limit it quite a bit. I've found out that I'm apparently a slutty drunk. >.>
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sleepy on July 17, 2013, 06:39:46 pm
Went out to a bar with my brother, stepsister (as of Saturday!), and cousin last night. First time, since we're now all old enough to do so. It was a ton of fun, and I'm sure my cousin and I will keep going after my siblings head back to school.

Also, some dude paid for my hangover food. It was really weird.

Awesome, I can't wait until I can go to bars next year.

I still think of you as 16.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: The Right Honourable Mlle Antéchrist on July 17, 2013, 06:45:19 pm
Our Mira is all grown up :)
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Mira on July 17, 2013, 07:31:34 pm
Went out to a bar with my brother, stepsister (as of Saturday!), and cousin last night. First time, since we're now all old enough to do so. It was a ton of fun, and I'm sure my cousin and I will keep going after my siblings head back to school.

Also, some dude paid for my hangover food. It was really weird.

Awesome, I can't wait until I can go to bars next year.

I still think of you as 16.

I still think of you as a bitch.

Honestly though, so do I.

Our Mira is all grown up :)

Lies, I refuse to.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Her3tiK on July 17, 2013, 08:58:37 pm
NEW TOOL ALBUM COMING BY NEXT YEAR!!!!!!!!!!! (http://www.metalhammer.co.uk/news/tool-new-album-update-most-likely-itll-be-early-2014/)
Also, I have learned that Lamb of God will be touring with Killswitch Engage this fall. I am a very happy metalhead today.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Mira on July 18, 2013, 02:43:05 pm
More good news! Over the past year I've been gradually making small alterations in my dietary habits. Looks like I finally hit the tipping point for more calories burned than taken in. In the first half of 2013 I lost 5 lbs. In the past month alone I've lost an additional 10! I'm really proud of how much willpower I've been able to put forth.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Hades on July 18, 2013, 03:11:18 pm

I still think of you as a bitch.


(http://24.media.tumblr.com/44636d86206f293afc86fe30f0993ea0/tumblr_mprne4JvVQ1swb0wgo1_500.gif)
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Mira on July 18, 2013, 03:31:14 pm
That image and your avatar go fantastically together.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Witchyjoshy on July 18, 2013, 03:48:06 pm
That image and your avatar go fantastically together.

Dammit you stole the words right out of my mouth.

Er... off of my fingers, rather.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: QueenofHearts on July 18, 2013, 05:52:28 pm

I still think of you as a bitch.


(http://24.media.tumblr.com/44636d86206f293afc86fe30f0993ea0/tumblr_mprne4JvVQ1swb0wgo1_500.gif)

#YOLO

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Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Shane for Wax on July 18, 2013, 06:31:34 pm
(http://25.media.tumblr.com/6728b08f9038040f5898d7f6bfd62903/tumblr_mq5l4wKJhu1qdl4w6o1_500.jpg)

I still have a bottle of my all-time favorite beer. Thanks.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Valerius on July 18, 2013, 07:18:18 pm
(http://25.media.tumblr.com/6728b08f9038040f5898d7f6bfd62903/tumblr_mq5l4wKJhu1qdl4w6o1_500.jpg)

I still have a bottle of my all-time favorite beer. Thanks.

That looks classy as hell. And also expensive. What brand is it? I've never tried a lambic before, so I'll have to look out for it next time I'm at the store.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Shane for Wax on July 18, 2013, 07:29:29 pm
Depending on where you live it has to be special order. That specific bottle is Lindemans Kriek (pronounced like creek). It goes down real smooth.

Last time I went to buy it, the guy didn't even know what it was even tho I found it on his shelves. lol
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Valerius on July 18, 2013, 07:46:47 pm
Lindeman's eh? Alright, I think I've heard of it then. I'm sure I'll be able to find it. There's this huge-ass liquor store around here that just opened a year ago, and it has pretty much EVERYTHING. Thanks.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sleepy on July 18, 2013, 07:57:34 pm

I still think of you as a bitch.


(http://24.media.tumblr.com/44636d86206f293afc86fe30f0993ea0/tumblr_mprne4JvVQ1swb0wgo1_500.gif)

I'm glad you broke your several-month-silence to post this.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Shane for Wax on July 18, 2013, 08:23:36 pm
Lindeman's eh? Alright, I think I've heard of it then. I'm sure I'll be able to find it. There's this huge-ass liquor store around here that just opened a year ago, and it has pretty much EVERYTHING. Thanks.

No problem. I'm always happy to get more people to try it. Hehe.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: The Right Honourable Mlle Antéchrist on July 18, 2013, 08:56:29 pm
I will also try this beer, but I can't guarantee that I'll like it.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Valerius on July 18, 2013, 10:35:33 pm
So it was 30°C (86°F) today. Considering I live ~670ish km north of the US/Canada border, that's fairly hot for around here. Finished my work a bit early, went to lunch, sat out on the patio directly in the sun, and baked for about an hour and a half. I love heat, so it was pretty nice!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: The Right Honourable Mlle Antéchrist on July 18, 2013, 10:47:24 pm
^^ Where are you in Canada, if you don't mind my asking? I live in Calgary.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Shane for Wax on July 18, 2013, 11:43:07 pm
I will also try this beer, but I can't guarantee that I'll like it.

Heh so long as you try it I don't mind if you end up not liking it. More for me. :P
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Valerius on July 19, 2013, 12:24:39 am
^^ Where are you in Canada, if you don't mind my asking? I live in Calgary.

Edmonton, actually. So pretty close.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: The Right Honourable Mlle Antéchrist on July 19, 2013, 12:37:28 am
And also mortal enemies.  >:(

(Actually, I was born in Edmonton, so I can't hate on the city. Just the Oilers.)
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Valerius on July 19, 2013, 12:47:43 am
I have family down there, so I'm not allowed to hate your city either. Except when it comes to football :P  Hockey, not so much. This probably makes me a bad Canadian, but I couldn't give less of a shit about hockey. So hate away! :D
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: QueenofHearts on July 19, 2013, 12:48:35 am
I don't know why you two are bickering. Canada is just America's goofy looking hat. What part of the hat you are is irrelevant since America is still #1   :P
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: The Right Honourable Mlle Antéchrist on July 19, 2013, 12:50:19 am
We're not bickering, we're building bridges. There will be peace between our warring cities.

Also, I hate Calgary's football team, mostly because a kid I used to work with who I hate got drafted onto it.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Valerius on July 19, 2013, 01:07:38 am
I don't know why you two are bickering. Canada is just America's goofy looking hat. What part of the hat you are is irrelevant since America is still #1   :P

Yeah, not so much bickering as making fun of how our two cities are pretty much arch-enemies in everything.

We're not bickering, we're building bridges. There will be peace between our warring cities.

Also, I hate Calgary's football team, mostly because a kid I used to work with who I hate got drafted onto it.

That would pretty frustrating, I imagine. I used to go to school with a guy who got drafted into the WHL. The Jock stereotype pretty much fit him perfectly. I did not much care for him. I'm curious though, where were you working that you got stuck working with him?
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: The Right Honourable Mlle Antéchrist on July 19, 2013, 01:14:40 am
Fast food job when I was a teenager. I probably shouldn't care, since this was over 7 years ago, but anytime I see a picture of him online or on TV, images of him being incredibly annoying come rushing back to me, and the hate is renewed.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Valerius on July 19, 2013, 01:47:39 am
That would explain it. Ah well, I'd probably be the same in your position. There's not a lot of people who piss me off, but the ones who do, I pretty much hate. Does this make us bad people lol ?
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: PosthumanHeresy on July 19, 2013, 03:59:28 am
Nah, that's perfectly logical and normal.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Hades on July 19, 2013, 06:12:00 am

I still think of you as a bitch.


(http://24.media.tumblr.com/44636d86206f293afc86fe30f0993ea0/tumblr_mprne4JvVQ1swb0wgo1_500.gif)

I'm glad you broke your several-month-silence to post this.

Four months to the day. Unintentionally.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sleepy on July 19, 2013, 09:55:19 am
Someone's got fuckin' talent.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Valerius on July 19, 2013, 06:10:09 pm
Depending on where you live it has to be special order. That specific bottle is Lindemans Kriek (pronounced like creek). It goes down real smooth.

Last time I went to buy it, the guy didn't even know what it was even tho I found it on his shelves. lol

Went to the store to pick it up after work today. They had every type of Lindeman's lambic fruit beer EXCEPT that one! Liquor store, I am disappoint. Bought a bottle of Lindeman's Pomme instead. I can't really say it tasted like beer. More like sweet cider. Still good though, so not a total disappointment.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Shane for Wax on July 20, 2013, 12:06:00 am
Yeah. The Kriek is more beer-y. It's beer with that cherry zing to it. You'll have to let me know what happens when you get to try the kriek.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Valerius on July 20, 2013, 02:23:53 am
Hmm. Does it taste anything like Floris Kriek? I saw that on the shelf, but I don't think it's a lambic, so maybe it's not comparable. Or have you had Floris Kriek at all? Yeah, I've had fruit beers before and they actually tasted like beer with just a bit of the fruit flavour. Thought the Pomme would be like that.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Feral Dog on July 20, 2013, 02:31:13 am
Korra Book 2 is coming out! Finally!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Shane for Wax on July 20, 2013, 02:41:04 am
Hmm. Does it taste anything like Floris Kriek? I saw that on the shelf, but I don't think it's a lambic, so maybe it's not comparable. Or have you had Floris Kriek at all? Yeah, I've had fruit beers before and they actually tasted like beer with just a bit of the fruit flavour. Thought the Pomme would be like that.

I haven't tried it. I've only had Belle-Vue and Lindemans, sadly.

I did some googling and it appears that it's really average tasting. It only garnered a 77 on beeradvocate. But it's up to you if you just want a sampling of what cherry beer is kinda like. I'd suggest trying to get a bottle of Lindemans or Belle-Vue for a better first experience. But tastes differ so widely you might end up liking the Floris compared to Lindemans or Belle-Vue.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: PosthumanHeresy on July 20, 2013, 02:42:03 am
I had an awesome steak at Applebees, and had an attractive waitress with the most awesome eyes I've seen (pale-green, something I've never seen before). Too much makeup, imo, but still attractive. Tipped extra because she was really damn good, not showing up a million times but not showing up only once or twice, either.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Valerius on July 20, 2013, 02:48:13 am
Hmm. Does it taste anything like Floris Kriek? I saw that on the shelf, but I don't think it's a lambic, so maybe it's not comparable. Or have you had Floris Kriek at all? Yeah, I've had fruit beers before and they actually tasted like beer with just a bit of the fruit flavour. Thought the Pomme would be like that.

I haven't tried it. I've only had Belle-Vue and Lindemans, sadly.

I did some googling and it appears that it's really average tasting. It only garnered a 77 on beeradvocate. But it's up to you if you just want a sampling of what cherry beer is kinda like. I'd suggest trying to get a bottle of Lindemans or Belle-Vue for a better first experience. But tastes differ so widely you might end up liking the Floris compared to Lindemans or Belle-Vue.

Yeah, I don't always go by those beer-rating sites. I've had beers that only got average reviews on those sites, but I thought were fantastic, and I've had beers that those sites gave really good ratings but which I thought were very average and "meh". Still, I'll have to look out for those beers. Hopefully I can find them somewhere. Thanks again.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: chitoryu12 on July 20, 2013, 04:28:29 am
I had an awesome steak at Applebees, and had an attractive waitress with the most awesome eyes I've seen (pale-green, something I've never seen before). Too much makeup, imo, but still attractive. Tipped extra because she was really damn good, not showing up a million times but not showing up only once or twice, either.

When I was last out to eat at Steak n' Shake, I was with my mother and this guy named Rob. Complete jackhole; an actor like myself, but with an ego through the roof, self-esteem through the basement, and every insecurity imaginable. He's a handsome guy (handsome enough to professionally impersonate both Johnny Depp and his various characters, among others; he's even been Johnny's "decoy" when he was in town), but has no luck with women because he has almost zero social skills. Meaning he tends to insult someone, either while joking around or because he can't keep his mouth shut, and then gets angry when people are offended. He's brilliant, but I hate having to hang out with him. My mom just feels sorry for him and is trying to help him with his work and social life, which is why we continue to see him damn near weekly. I have no problems telling him off, and whenever he's a jackhole (especially to me, since he tends to make fun of me a lot) I give it right back to his face until he shuts up.

Anyway, we didn't have the best time at the restaurant. It took us ages to get a seat because the manager was an idiot who had insisted on cleaning off the booth next to a clean one before seating us, then forgot to seat us entirely. Our waitress was the one who happened to notice that we were left in the corner and got us taken care of, and she did her best to handle various other problems (like taking the extra charge off Rob's bill when he complained about his upcharge fries not having enough seasoning). She also gained brownie points with us for making fun of Rob when he complained about not getting the bubble top on his milkshake because he didn't order whipped cream with his.

So as we're finishing up, my mom hands her $10 as a tip for having to deal with all the crap that night. Of all the things he could say, Rob says "Oh, I didn't contribute to that." Real smug-like, like he thinks it's a joke. And we're both aware that he's just saying this because the waitress isn't the kind of woman he'd usually be hitting on, so he thinks it's okay to be mean to her.

So I told her that Rob doesn't like women.

He wasn't pleased.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: PosthumanHeresy on July 20, 2013, 08:06:22 am
Oh so very a tangent, but was quite worth it.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Askold on July 20, 2013, 03:35:23 pm
My wife's water just broke. Hospital told us to wait untill the morning before coming to the maternity ward unless it seems like the baby won't wait untill the morning. ;)

Particularly good news since the caesarean birth had been scheduled for monday due to some complications but my wife was already traumatized by the previous time that had to be done and in her own words has been hoping to give birth the natural way for ten years now.

This story will be updated in a day at the latest.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: chitoryu12 on July 20, 2013, 03:36:49 pm
Oh so very a tangent, but was quite worth it.

I say stuff like that to or about him pretty regularly now. He gets away with a lot of shit because most people are too nice to tell him off or too upset at his insults to sling any mud back at him. I'm really the only person who responds to his bullshit by sending it right back.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Valerius on July 20, 2013, 04:01:07 pm
My wife's water just broke. Hospital told us to wait untill the morning before coming to the maternity ward unless it seems like the baby won't wait untill the morning. ;)

Particularly good news since the caesarean birth had been scheduled for monday due to some complications but my wife was already traumatized by the previous time that had to be done and in her own words has been hoping to give birth the natural way for ten years now.

This story will be updated in a day at the latest.

Congratulations, askold! Here's hoping the birth goes smoothly.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Shane for Wax on July 20, 2013, 04:20:34 pm
Hmm. Does it taste anything like Floris Kriek? I saw that on the shelf, but I don't think it's a lambic, so maybe it's not comparable. Or have you had Floris Kriek at all? Yeah, I've had fruit beers before and they actually tasted like beer with just a bit of the fruit flavour. Thought the Pomme would be like that.

I haven't tried it. I've only had Belle-Vue and Lindemans, sadly.

I did some googling and it appears that it's really average tasting. It only garnered a 77 on beeradvocate. But it's up to you if you just want a sampling of what cherry beer is kinda like. I'd suggest trying to get a bottle of Lindemans or Belle-Vue for a better first experience. But tastes differ so widely you might end up liking the Floris compared to Lindemans or Belle-Vue.

Yeah, I don't always go by those beer-rating sites. I've had beers that only got average reviews on those sites, but I thought were fantastic, and I've had beers that those sites gave really good ratings but which I thought were very average and "meh". Still, I'll have to look out for those beers. Hopefully I can find them somewhere. Thanks again.

Yeah, that's my point. lol Like I'm a fan of both Woodchuck and Strongbow but if you ask other people it's supposedly wrong of me to like both of the ciders. One or the other, not both. Pfft.

But you're welcome (again). :P
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: wrightway on July 20, 2013, 08:02:24 pm
My wife's water just broke. Hospital told us to wait untill the morning before coming to the maternity ward unless it seems like the baby won't wait untill the morning. ;)

Particularly good news since the caesarean birth had been scheduled for monday due to some complications but my wife was already traumatized by the previous time that had to be done and in her own words has been hoping to give birth the natural way for ten years now.

This story will be updated in a day at the latest.

Fingers crossed for a safe and easy labor!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Her3tiK on July 20, 2013, 10:39:27 pm
My wife's water just broke. Hospital told us to wait untill the morning before coming to the maternity ward unless it seems like the baby won't wait untill the morning. ;)

Particularly good news since the caesarean birth had been scheduled for monday due to some complications but my wife was already traumatized by the previous time that had to be done and in her own words has been hoping to give birth the natural way for ten years now.

This story will be updated in a day at the latest.

Fingers crossed for a safe and easy labor!
Have fun cutting the cord!

Or whatever it is you say in this situation. I'm out of my element, here.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: chitoryu12 on July 20, 2013, 11:27:12 pm
My wife's water just broke. Hospital told us to wait untill the morning before coming to the maternity ward unless it seems like the baby won't wait untill the morning. ;)

Particularly good news since the caesarean birth had been scheduled for monday due to some complications but my wife was already traumatized by the previous time that had to be done and in her own words has been hoping to give birth the natural way for ten years now.

This story will be updated in a day at the latest.

Fingers crossed for a safe and easy labor!
Have fun cutting the cord!

Or whatever it is you say in this situation. I'm out of my element, here.

"Don't get any shit on you!"
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: PosthumanHeresy on July 21, 2013, 01:18:23 am
My wife's water just broke. Hospital told us to wait untill the morning before coming to the maternity ward unless it seems like the baby won't wait untill the morning. ;)

Particularly good news since the caesarean birth had been scheduled for monday due to some complications but my wife was already traumatized by the previous time that had to be done and in her own words has been hoping to give birth the natural way for ten years now.

This story will be updated in a day at the latest.

Fingers crossed for a safe and easy labor!
Have fun cutting the cord!

Or whatever it is you say in this situation. I'm out of my element, here.

"Don't get any shit on you!"
But let the baby get shit on. No, seriously, they did studies and found that babies that don't get shit on have much weaker immune systems. I'm not even joking.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Feral Dog on July 21, 2013, 07:25:58 am
My wife's water just broke. Hospital told us to wait untill the morning before coming to the maternity ward unless it seems like the baby won't wait untill the morning. ;)

Particularly good news since the caesarean birth had been scheduled for monday due to some complications but my wife was already traumatized by the previous time that had to be done and in her own words has been hoping to give birth the natural way for ten years now.

This story will be updated in a day at the latest.

High five!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sleepy on July 21, 2013, 01:38:41 pm
My wife's water just broke. Hospital told us to wait untill the morning before coming to the maternity ward unless it seems like the baby won't wait untill the morning. ;)

Particularly good news since the caesarean birth had been scheduled for monday due to some complications but my wife was already traumatized by the previous time that had to be done and in her own words has been hoping to give birth the natural way for ten years now.

This story will be updated in a day at the latest.

Fingers crossed for a safe and easy labor!
Have fun cutting the cord!

Or whatever it is you say in this situation. I'm out of my element, here.

"Don't get any shit on you!"
But let the baby get shit on. No, seriously, they did studies and found that babies that don't get shit on have much weaker immune systems. I'm not even joking.

Well, I'll be over here in the corner, vomiting up all my organs.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: PosthumanHeresy on July 21, 2013, 01:59:07 pm
My wife's water just broke. Hospital told us to wait untill the morning before coming to the maternity ward unless it seems like the baby won't wait untill the morning. ;)

Particularly good news since the caesarean birth had been scheduled for monday due to some complications but my wife was already traumatized by the previous time that had to be done and in her own words has been hoping to give birth the natural way for ten years now.

This story will be updated in a day at the latest.

Fingers crossed for a safe and easy labor!
Have fun cutting the cord!

Or whatever it is you say in this situation. I'm out of my element, here.

"Don't get any shit on you!"
But let the baby get shit on. No, seriously, they did studies and found that babies that don't get shit on have much weaker immune systems. I'm not even joking.

Well, I'll be over here in the corner, vomiting up all my organs.
The miracle of childbirth! Yeah, reproduction isn't attractive all all.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Shane for Wax on July 21, 2013, 02:41:35 pm
More reasons for me to sell my eggs! YAY!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Askold on July 21, 2013, 03:06:08 pm
My wife's water just broke. Hospital told us to wait untill the morning before coming to the maternity ward unless it seems like the baby won't wait untill the morning. ;)

Particularly good news since the caesarean birth had been scheduled for monday due to some complications but my wife was already traumatized by the previous time that had to be done and in her own words has been hoping to give birth the natural way for ten years now.

This story will be updated in a day at the latest.

Fingers crossed for a safe and easy labor!
Have fun cutting the cord!

Or whatever it is you say in this situation. I'm out of my element, here.

"Don't get any shit on you!"
But let the baby get shit on. No, seriously, they did studies and found that babies that don't get shit on have much weaker immune systems. I'm not even joking.

Well, I'll be over here in the corner, vomiting up all my organs.
The miracle of childbirth! Yeah, reproduction isn't attractive all all.
I want to thank you all for your kind and sincere words.

And just to remind myself and everyone else about the magical joy of babies:
(http://thepaincomics.com/Babies%20Are%20Assholes.jpg)

The baby hasn't been born yet. It's starting to look like it'll be surgery after all. My mother is here to take care of my firstborn so I can go visit my wife in the morning and be there as a support. (Much good that will do...)

Still hoping that they won't have to resort to surgery but the important thing is that the baby and mother can both get out of hospital, alive and healthy.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: chitoryu12 on July 21, 2013, 08:04:41 pm
Went airsofting again. The stories are too long to tell on a non-airsoft board, so I'll just point out some highlights:

* Shooting a guy's exposed gun and arm, and shooting him in the face (don't worry, everyone needs full protection at the field) when he didn't call it.

* Safety killing a person by saying "You're dead cowpoke" and pointing the gun at the back of his head. Then leaning around the corner to his friend and saying "You too."

* Hitting a guy who looked like a Hollister or A&F model, who was wearing a thin designer shirt and holding a rental gun, with 3 BBs from the shotgun straight to the chest as he was running. He fell, slid across the floor, and slammed into a piece of cover hard enough to shift its position.

* Using a door as cover and popping a kid in the face with a single shot from my pistol.

* Playing an Alamo game on the Mexican team. Bodyslammed the door to the building twice to try and get it open. Turns out a bigger guy was holding it shut with his body and I was abusing him by proxy.

* During the same Alamo game, a kid tried to throw a CO2 grenade from 10 feet into the Alamo and it bounced off the wall back at him. Cue everyone on our team screaming "SHIIIT!" and leaping for cover.

Also, I killed a lot of people. Which is a good thing.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ThunderWulf on July 22, 2013, 07:24:10 pm
- Got a turntable, bought 3 records from Newbury Comics, and 3 more records I ordered came today.

- Finally replaced my sneakers that were about ready to freaking disintegrate.

- Got some more ink.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: nickiknack on July 23, 2013, 09:22:30 pm
Found a great tutorial video online in making your own pony cosplay ears, plus a friend gave me a really good tip in making them(she told me I should line them with craft wire).
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Valerius on July 23, 2013, 10:22:46 pm
More experimenting in the kitchen! This time, I made curried chicken and quinoa. Last time I tried, it failed because I forgot salt and half the spices. However, this time: SUCCESS! Still have a long way to go before I can make it as good as my mom though, let alone as good as my grandma (they're from India, by the way), but at least I can make it properly now, so I'm pretty happy! ;D
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Feral Dog on July 24, 2013, 08:15:21 pm
^^ Hooray!

Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Witchyjoshy on July 24, 2013, 08:19:43 pm
I planned out a supper for myself while at the store and got the ingredients for it.  A mozzarella cheese burger (made using lean meat) with a salad on the side.  I also used a "tomato, basil, and garlic" seasoning on the meat before cooking.

I feel like an adult.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Her3tiK on July 24, 2013, 10:01:29 pm
Got two applications/resumes turned in to various places, getting an interview set up for this weekend, took a TB test for another job application, discovered an awesome ambient rock/metal band (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HKFDYdaSyng), and found out I may be able to visit my friends in Austin at the end of the year. Though the amount of running around town required to do all this has been incredibly tiresome.

ETA: Oh, and I'm discussing creating a politics/religion blog with a good friend of mine. We both really, really need a more appropriate outlet for our opinions than Facebook.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ironbite on July 25, 2013, 12:56:38 am
Skipped work for the Mayhem Festival today.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Søren on July 25, 2013, 02:05:51 am
Boufriend and i are making a pork vindaloo....my hands smell like gerlic and ginger
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Art Vandelay on July 25, 2013, 02:14:25 am
Ermagerd! Gerlic.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Søren on July 25, 2013, 02:17:26 am
GERRRRR
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Zygarde on July 25, 2013, 08:48:26 pm
While this happened yesterday I did not post about it, I am back from Disney Land! It was a fun trip minus the rain I enjoyed myself and while I have to go back to school two weeks from now I'm not gonna let that cloud the good memories and on the bright side two weeks after school lets back in I turn 18 so yes I'm happy and a bit annoyed but mostly happy.
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Post by: ThunderWulf on July 25, 2013, 08:55:29 pm
The rest of the vinyls I ordered came! ^_^
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Post by: Valerius on July 25, 2013, 10:45:04 pm
Met my family at a pub today. Everything on draft (which is a lot) was $4 (cheap for Canada, don't know about anywhere else). Had a couple pints and generally had a good time. Then walked around and sat down at a café, ordered some tea and baklava (I freaking love that stuff) to kill time while I waited for the alcohol to wear off before driving home. Haven't been out in a while, so it was really nice.
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Post by: ThunderWulf on July 25, 2013, 10:50:49 pm
Met my family at a pub today. Everything on draft (which is a lot) was $4 (cheap for Canada, don't know about anywhere else). Had a couple pints and generally had a good time. Then walked around and sat down at a café, ordered some tea and baklava (I freaking love that stuff) to kill time while I waited for the alcohol to wear off before driving home. Haven't been out in a while, so it was really nice.

That's not bad pricing for beer.  It's AT LEAST 5 bucks a beer anywhere near me.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Her3tiK on July 25, 2013, 10:57:12 pm
Landed a job interview for tomorrow, and started making plans to surprise my friends back in LA when I'm able to visit. Showing up unannounced is so much fun.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Valerius on July 26, 2013, 12:22:47 am
Met my family at a pub today. Everything on draft (which is a lot) was $4 (cheap for Canada, don't know about anywhere else). Had a couple pints and generally had a good time. Then walked around and sat down at a café, ordered some tea and baklava (I freaking love that stuff) to kill time while I waited for the alcohol to wear off before driving home. Haven't been out in a while, so it was really nice.

That's not bad pricing for beer.  It's AT LEAST 5 bucks a beer anywhere near me.

Oh it's usually more here too. In fact, the place we went to is a bit more expensive than other places, usually around $7 or $8 (it's a little fair since they have over 100 beers to choose from), but Thursday is cheap-pint-night at that place, so that's pretty sweet.
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Post by: nickiknack on July 27, 2013, 12:05:23 am
Found a good deal on a pair of dress pants and a skirt, the total came out to $9.35 for both.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Valerius on July 27, 2013, 02:37:22 am
Found a good deal on a pair of dress pants and a skirt, the total came out to $9.35 for both.

Holy crap, that's cheap!

Today I volunteered at a food festival, got free tickets, and hung out there with friends after my shift. Then came home, had more friends over, and polished off a bottle of mead. Good day!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: anti-nonsense on July 27, 2013, 02:58:02 am
Landed a job interview for tomorrow, and started making plans to surprise my friends back in LA when I'm able to visit. Showing up unannounced is so much fun.

so how did your job interview go?
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: nickiknack on July 27, 2013, 10:04:15 am
Found a good deal on a pair of dress pants and a skirt, the total came out to $9.35 for both.

Holy crap, that's cheap!

This is why I love my associate discount, 25% off. Plus the stuff was clearance, and I was really happy to find a pair of slim leg dress pants in my size in the mix.
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Post by: Flying Mint Bunny! on July 27, 2013, 02:58:15 pm
It's raining :D
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Post by: Cerim Treascair on July 27, 2013, 05:42:11 pm
I've been entertaining my friends for the past several days, and it's been delightful.  Great weather, a lovely walk, fantastic dinner... I'm so happy.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: PosthumanHeresy on July 28, 2013, 12:00:28 am
It's raining :D
I wish it was raining here.  :'(
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Meshakhad on July 28, 2013, 01:23:12 am
Today, I took my rightful place on the Iron Throne.

(http://i.imgur.com/LIUkeJL.jpg)
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Mira on July 28, 2013, 01:28:11 am
Did you kill JohnE?
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Post by: Feral Dog on July 28, 2013, 02:16:49 am
Went to the Tacoma Ethnic Fest, saw the Korean drummers and dancers. Recognized the lead dancer as the lady who owns my favorite teriyaki restaurant, sisters and I went up to say 'hi' after the show and she was happy to see us. :D
Title: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: chiheisen on July 28, 2013, 09:45:52 am
I went to a party at a friend's house for my city's local summer festival.  It was really nice.  We spent time talking, eating, and listening to music.  Despite the heat, I had a great time and I can't wait to see everyone again.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: QueenofHearts on July 28, 2013, 09:49:42 am
happened yesterday, I got my hair done. It looks gorgeous <3
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Post by: chitoryu12 on July 28, 2013, 06:21:38 pm
Went to Busch Gardens yesterday and did some stuff I missed on my previous trips. And got annual passes to there, SeaWorld, and Aquatica so I can go whenever I want!

Also, had a bit of a misstep today when the valet last night lost our car key and didn't show up to work. The manager made it up to us by letting us get free lunch in the hotel restaurant.
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Post by: Morgenleoht on July 28, 2013, 10:53:37 pm
I finished a jewellery order. :)
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Mira on July 29, 2013, 10:11:34 pm
I heard an ad on the radio today. It said Sleepy's is coming to Chicago. I was pumped until I realized I'm moving away this week :(
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: chitoryu12 on July 29, 2013, 10:22:19 pm
I heard an ad on the radio today. It said Sleepy's is coming to Chicago. I was pumped until I realized I'm moving away this week :(

*looks at Sleepy in confusion*
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Her3tiK on July 29, 2013, 10:37:55 pm
Finally registered for college classes. Got a nice mix of music and web design, which should lead to a life of self-employment and/or grinding poverty.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sleepy on July 30, 2013, 07:28:37 am
I heard an ad on the radio today. It said Sleepy's is coming to Chicago. I was pumped until I realized I'm moving away this week :(

Nooooooooo. Delay your move, I SET THIS UP JUST FOR YOU
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: nickiknack on July 30, 2013, 05:00:42 pm
1. I finally got my portable mobile charger, after a month of waiting
2. I got the craft supplies I needed to make the pony ears for my cosplay for the NYCC
3. When I went to pick up my dog from getting groomed, the receptionist loved my Pinkie Pie/Loki t-shirt I was wearing. Turns out both her and her husband are big geeks and their bucket list includes going to the SDCC.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: chitoryu12 on July 30, 2013, 07:46:00 pm
Not only did I get my eye prescription changed (so I can actually read text past 100 feet), I got contacts! No more going blind for airsoft or work!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Askold on July 31, 2013, 03:02:38 am
Technically it was yesterday but I forgot to post it: Last night was the first time my daughter called me daddy.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Art Vandelay on July 31, 2013, 05:03:10 am
I just sold a Steam trading card for $52.18. Good god, this has to be the greatest thing I've ever done. I was laughing hysterically for a good ten minutes after getting the notification that some moron paid $59.99 for a single virtual trading card.

Whelp, there are definitely no backsies on this one, I can tell you that much.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Morgenleoht on July 31, 2013, 05:27:58 am
How did you sell it? (Has a few Skyrim ones she'd see about selling).
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Art Vandelay on July 31, 2013, 05:49:10 am
I just put it on the Steam marketplace for $59.99. I didn't think anyone would actually buy it, but lo and behold some genius actually pays for it just two weeks or so after I put it on the market. Unfortunately, I can't spend it anywhere other than Steam, but I'm sure I can find a use for it nevertheless.

If I can get the same results with the new massive pile of trading card guff that I just bought (for around a grand total of $1.50, no less), I just may have discovered the most wonderful thing I could possibly envision.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Søren on July 31, 2013, 06:20:52 am
Time to put pretty much all of my cards up online xD
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on July 31, 2013, 08:50:48 am
I just put it on the Steam marketplace for $59.99. I didn't think anyone would actually buy it, but lo and behold some genius actually pays for it just two weeks or so after I put it on the market. Unfortunately, I can't spend it anywhere other than Steam, but I'm sure I can find a use for it nevertheless.

If I can get the same results with the new massive pile of trading card guff that I just bought (for around a grand total of $1.50, no less), I just may have discovered the most wonderful thing I could possibly envision.

(http://static2.fjcdn.com/thumbnails/comments/im+still+trying+to+figure+out+this+one+_2249bfd3b32c80c4b9e522704a7336a9.jpg)
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Søren on July 31, 2013, 10:06:57 am
I mentioned a while back how my university put a ban on students seeing their results for some classes.

Got my result for a class that i found fucking boring, passed. Thank god
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Ghoti on July 31, 2013, 08:38:46 pm
I found that video I've been looking for since forever, and it's even better than I remember. (It's http://youtu.be/KaOC9danxNo, in case anyone cares. Pretty cool IMHO.)
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: nickiknack on July 31, 2013, 11:12:44 pm
The Pony cosplay tail that I ordered came today.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Meshakhad on August 01, 2013, 02:16:34 am
So, my best friend and his wife (whom I have not seen in over a year - since their wedding, in fact) are staying with us for two nights.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Feral Dog on August 01, 2013, 02:57:13 am
Spent 3 days in Vancouver, WA (with a couple side trips to Portland, OR) for a friend's birthday party.

The only downside was her boyfriend- my god, he is just unbelievably passive-aggressive.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Shane for Wax on August 01, 2013, 03:06:14 am
The 10th Doctor RPer I've been stalking finally followed me back. My Mass Effect/Doctor Who crossover is now in effect and I haven't stopped squeeing.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Art Vandelay on August 01, 2013, 06:00:04 am
I have pizza, therefore I'm better than you.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on August 01, 2013, 09:03:41 am
I fully plan on, either today or tomorrow, taking my girlfriend out on an epic dinner to celebrate the end of her internship, and the beginning of her True Vacation.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ironbite on August 01, 2013, 10:15:56 am
The Pony cosplay tail that I ordered came today.

So I guess you could say you finally...*sunglasses*...got some tail.

Ironbite-YEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!
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Post by: Thejebusfire on August 01, 2013, 01:08:13 pm
I found the most adorable pair of boots at the thrift store today.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Her3tiK on August 01, 2013, 04:19:52 pm
Landed a job at the campus bookstore, and I've got a guaranteed in at the cafeteria when that position is up (it's only for the month). So I'll get to learn to cook. Yay.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Ghoti on August 01, 2013, 04:45:37 pm
I made an enormous origami rose that turned out really really well. Later today, I'm gonna pop some tags get some yarn and start working the Jayne hat I've been meaning to make for about a year.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Meshakhad on August 01, 2013, 05:15:04 pm
The Pony cosplay tail that I ordered came today.

So I guess you could say you finally...*sunglasses*...got some tail.

Ironbite-YEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!

*BLAM*
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: PosthumanHeresy on August 01, 2013, 06:38:57 pm
I made an enormous origami rose that turned out really really well. Later today, I'm gonna pop some tags get some yarn and start working the Jayne hat I've been meaning to make for about a year.
Really? Awesome. I has one, tis beautiful.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Valerius on August 01, 2013, 06:41:22 pm
I made an enormous origami rose that turned out really really well. Later today, I'm gonna pop some tags get some yarn and start working the Jayne hat I've been meaning to make for about a year.

I first read this as "I made an enormous orgasm." This may or may not have something to do with the fact that I just tried a couple pints of new beers, which were quite good!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Leafy on August 01, 2013, 07:04:35 pm
I got to watch a TSA agent test a baby bottle. It was awesome.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Damen on August 02, 2013, 06:16:01 am
I just rolled over 5,000 miles on my bike. Also broke the 5,000 mark on the odometer one year to the day after I started riding. This pleases me.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Her3tiK on August 02, 2013, 02:19:39 pm
Found some good articles on what (not) to do when creating a fictional world.
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Post by: Morgenleoht on August 03, 2013, 02:49:25 am
I made two variations of a cabochon set for someone and another person bought the extra set. :)
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: nickiknack on August 03, 2013, 07:16:41 pm
I got the ears done today for my Pinkie Pie cosplay.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Leafy on August 03, 2013, 11:40:11 pm
STRAWBERRY PIE! :D
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Post by: Ghoti on August 04, 2013, 02:56:30 am
I made peanut butter cookies with Nutella in place of peanut butter, and they turned out amazing. By "amazing" I mean "paper-thin and 6" across", but at least they're not too crispy.  Note to self: use more flour next time.
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Post by: PosthumanHeresy on August 04, 2013, 02:51:09 pm
I made peanut butter cookies with Nutella in place of peanut butter, and they turned out amazing. By "amazing" I mean "paper-thin and 6" across", but at least they're not too crispy.  Note to self: use more flour next time.
That sounds damn good.
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Post by: nickiknack on August 06, 2013, 12:21:40 am
My cosplay wig came today.  ;D
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Post by: Her3tiK on August 06, 2013, 12:22:21 am
First day of work in over a month.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Shane for Wax on August 06, 2013, 05:40:01 pm
Neil Gaiman wrote an entire article to answer a question I gave him on tumblr. (http://doctorwhotv.co.uk/gaiman-talks-12th-doctor-regeneration-limit-52305.htm)

I'm mildly freaking out because I gave him the inspiration to do it.
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Post by: Osama bin Bambi on August 06, 2013, 06:09:47 pm
I just pretty much wrote the Gun Owners of America page on RationalWiki :P
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Morgenleoht on August 06, 2013, 06:10:51 pm
Neil Gaiman wrote an entire article to answer a question I gave him on tumblr. (http://doctorwhotv.co.uk/gaiman-talks-12th-doctor-regeneration-limit-52305.htm)

I'm mildly freaking out because I gave him the inspiration to do it.

I'm not a Whovian but I am a Neil Gaiman fan.

I hate you. :P
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Post by: RavynousHunter on August 06, 2013, 06:15:28 pm
Pahimar put up a new Let's Mod video, detailing everything you need to know to get a Minecraft 1.6.x dev environment up and running!  Also, apparently, Pahimar's getting married, which is awesome.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ironbite on August 06, 2013, 06:51:33 pm
Does that mean he's gonna nuke his Youtube channel and force everyone to stop using his mods?
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: QueenofHearts on August 06, 2013, 06:52:50 pm
Does that mean he's gonna nuke his Youtube channel and force everyone to stop using his mods?

I lol'd
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Shane for Wax on August 06, 2013, 07:02:47 pm
Neil Gaiman wrote an entire article to answer a question I gave him on tumblr. (http://doctorwhotv.co.uk/gaiman-talks-12th-doctor-regeneration-limit-52305.htm)

I'm mildly freaking out because I gave him the inspiration to do it.

I'm not a Whovian but I am a Neil Gaiman fan.

I hate you. :P

Hehehe. Hate you too, lovely. :P
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Post by: Her3tiK on August 06, 2013, 07:08:30 pm
Restrung my guitar and played it all afternoon. Haven't done that since I joined Nihilitus. Felt great to struggle through some Tool, Incubus, and Lamb of God.

Tool's bass lines are way harder than the guitar parts.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Morgenleoht on August 06, 2013, 08:24:41 pm
Neil Gaiman wrote an entire article to answer a question I gave him on tumblr. (http://doctorwhotv.co.uk/gaiman-talks-12th-doctor-regeneration-limit-52305.htm)

I'm mildly freaking out because I gave him the inspiration to do it.

I'm not a Whovian but I am a Neil Gaiman fan.

I hate you. :P

Hehehe. Hate you too, lovely. :P

Just kidding. More jelly than anything else.
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Post by: Shane for Wax on August 06, 2013, 09:09:08 pm
I figured. Hehe. It's fine. c:
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on August 06, 2013, 09:52:27 pm
Does that mean he's gonna nuke his Youtube channel and force everyone to stop using his mods?

HA!  Brother, you're thinking of GregoriusT, not Pahimar.  Pahimar's a cool dude.  Plus, he's Canadian, they don't pull that kinda bullshit.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: chitoryu12 on August 06, 2013, 10:34:03 pm
Pahimar put up a new Let's Mod video, detailing everything you need to know to get a Minecraft 1.6.x dev environment up and running!  Also, apparently, Pahimar's getting married, which is awesome.

I somehow missed it, but over a month ago General Ironicus got married.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Zygarde on August 07, 2013, 03:22:48 pm
I weighed myself today I lost 4 pounds this makes me happy.
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Post by: Meshakhad on August 07, 2013, 03:32:06 pm
Found some good articles on what (not) to do when creating a fictional world.

Linkz plz.
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Post by: chitoryu12 on August 07, 2013, 05:03:36 pm
Went to Universal with my friend and some pretty girls (and one very cool guy that I got along with well) for her birthday. Also got myself a Smithwick's ale and mocked the new Duff beer (it's literally Budweiser with added malt).
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Post by: nickiknack on August 07, 2013, 11:35:34 pm
Just found out Anthony Daniels(C-3PO) is coming to the NYCC, and he'll be there the day I go.
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Post by: Søren on August 08, 2013, 06:51:23 am
I just discovered that a teaspoon of honey in tea is so much better than a couple of teaspoons of sugar.

And the smell is just awesome
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Post by: Ghoti on August 08, 2013, 09:37:16 pm
I got my hair cut! It's all short and a little poofy but it's SHORT and I feel less dysphoric than I have in a good long while.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Veras on August 09, 2013, 01:31:28 pm
I realized that I have access to almost all human knowledge, just by asking my phone a question.  Because this reminded me of the computer from Star Trek, I have taught my phone to call me Captain Picard.  Now if I can only get it to answer to Computer...
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Her3tiK on August 10, 2013, 02:41:24 am
Talked with my best friend on the phone for over an hour, got some new work projects set up (short and long term), had another close friend (who I think has a thing for me) say the meteor shower this weekend reminded her of me, and have fallen back in love with my guitar.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sleepy on August 10, 2013, 10:44:47 am
I just got an email from financial aid saying that they made a correction on my FAFSA. I now have a glimmer of hope that this'll change the amount they give me.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Witchyjoshy on August 10, 2013, 05:13:57 pm
I was mowing with the family's shitty lawnmower that takes basically ten minutes to get it going and will slow to a halt if the grass is too thick.

I accidentally banged the top part fairly hard against the meter on the side of the house.  No visible damage.

The lawnmower now starts up in seconds and cuts through thick grass fairly well.

I accidentally fixed the lawnmower.  With percussive maintenance.

Truly, I am the Jesus of technology.
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Post by: Leafy on August 10, 2013, 05:17:36 pm
I found some good things to do for community service.
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Post by: ThunderWulf on August 10, 2013, 10:05:40 pm
Went to an awesome concert last night.  I took almost 80 pics and am currently trying to figure out a fast way to get them all on to my computer since my cloud app I have you can only upload one at a time.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: chitoryu12 on August 10, 2013, 10:33:12 pm
I was mowing with the family's shitty lawnmower that takes basically ten minutes to get it going and will slow to a halt if the grass is too thick.

I accidentally banged the top part fairly hard against the meter on the side of the house.  No visible damage.

The lawnmower now starts up in seconds and cuts through thick grass fairly well.

I accidentally fixed the lawnmower.  With percussive maintenance.

Truly, I am the Jesus of technology.

My mower can be the same, but no amount of whacking will fix it. The problem is that the grass (especially wet grass; it needs to be almost dry enough to be a fire hazard to prevent this) tends to build up on the bottom of the mower, especially around the ejection chute, and it'll very rapidly clog up the blades.

Apparently a way to mitigate the problem is to adjust the mower so it sits higher on its wheels.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: PosthumanHeresy on August 11, 2013, 01:28:00 am
I was mowing with the family's shitty lawnmower that takes basically ten minutes to get it going and will slow to a halt if the grass is too thick.

I accidentally banged the top part fairly hard against the meter on the side of the house.  No visible damage.

The lawnmower now starts up in seconds and cuts through thick grass fairly well.

I accidentally fixed the lawnmower.  With percussive maintenance.

Truly, I am the Jesus of technology.
Reminds me of my old Xbox. Back during a hurricane, we moved it from my room. My father dropped it and it broke. I punched it and fixed it. Lawnmower-wise, it broke and we MacGyvered a solution that has improved it, because now you can go in reverse without turning the key (riding mower) and it doesn't turn off if you get up.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Witchyjoshy on August 11, 2013, 04:28:13 am
You have a riding mower?

Lucky.  Not that it would help us all that much.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Søren on August 11, 2013, 04:51:51 am
Im finally going back to uni tomorrow
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Post by: Leafy on August 11, 2013, 12:19:34 pm
Riding lawnmovers make it kinda fun.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: PosthumanHeresy on August 11, 2013, 01:38:35 pm
My lawn is far too big for a push mower.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Witchyjoshy on August 11, 2013, 03:11:08 pm
Our lawn is too small for a riding lawnmower to be honest.

Doesn't stop our neighbor with an even smaller yard from using the riding lawnmower and also mowing into our yard and actually destroying our grass.

Seriously I've mowed the property line like... twenty times, and each time he ignores it and mows his own way.

The funny thing is, the way he's mowing, he's actually screwing himself out of valuable back yard space.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Meshakhad on August 11, 2013, 04:09:43 pm
Our lawn is too small for a riding lawnmower to be honest.

Doesn't stop our neighbor with an even smaller yard from using the riding lawnmower and also mowing into our yard and actually destroying our grass.

Seriously I've mowed the property line like... twenty times, and each time he ignores it and mows his own way.

The funny thing is, the way he's mowing, he's actually screwing himself out of valuable back yard space.

Try land mines.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Witchyjoshy on August 11, 2013, 04:21:00 pm
Our lawn is too small for a riding lawnmower to be honest.

Doesn't stop our neighbor with an even smaller yard from using the riding lawnmower and also mowing into our yard and actually destroying our grass.

Seriously I've mowed the property line like... twenty times, and each time he ignores it and mows his own way.

The funny thing is, the way he's mowing, he's actually screwing himself out of valuable back yard space.

Try land mines.

We want to save our yard, not destroy it.

We're hoping that putting in trees or bushes along the property line will help.

Unfortunately, one thing we've figured out is that he has connections.  He consistently parks in front of the fire hydrant, we've even seen officials go through (including one time it was inconvenient when they were emptying and filling the fire hydrant for reasons I don't fully understand) and the guy has never received a ticket for it.  So he's got some connections in the police force.

He and all of his friends also drive huge trucks and he tends to find any excuse to hang a flag in his front porch, so I'm guessing he's a highly conservative redneck.
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Post by: RavynousHunter on August 11, 2013, 05:02:08 pm
How much would a few meters of razor wire cost ya?
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Witchyjoshy on August 11, 2013, 05:21:41 pm
A lawsuit, most likely.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Valerius on August 11, 2013, 05:26:22 pm
My dad bought me a case of this:
(http://www.thebeerstore.ca/sites/default/files/styles/brand_medium/public/brand/hero/lafinHERO.jpg)
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on August 11, 2013, 05:35:42 pm
A lawsuit, most likely.

Well, he shouldn't be on your property if he doesn't wanna get his shit wrecked.  Besides, he'd only have a case if he's stupid enough to touch it.

(For the humour impaired, the above is a joke and not meant to be serious.)
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Witchyjoshy on August 11, 2013, 06:05:17 pm
I was going with the joke, actually, in a cynical sort of way.

Like I said, though, it seems fairly obvious that he has connections.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on August 11, 2013, 06:43:31 pm
I figured ya were...but, you know what severs connections really well?  A nice, sharp machete.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Clochette on August 11, 2013, 06:45:59 pm
Our lawn is too small for a riding lawnmower to be honest.

Doesn't stop our neighbor with an even smaller yard from using the riding lawnmower and also mowing into our yard and actually destroying our grass.

Seriously I've mowed the property line like... twenty times, and each time he ignores it and mows his own way.

The funny thing is, the way he's mowing, he's actually screwing himself out of valuable back yard space.

Why don't you talk to him and and tell him what the problem is? Maybe he doesn't even realize he's annoying you.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on August 11, 2013, 06:46:32 pm
Now is not the time for reason, now is the time for knee-jerk reactions!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Witchyjoshy on August 11, 2013, 07:02:14 pm
Our lawn is too small for a riding lawnmower to be honest.

Doesn't stop our neighbor with an even smaller yard from using the riding lawnmower and also mowing into our yard and actually destroying our grass.

Seriously I've mowed the property line like... twenty times, and each time he ignores it and mows his own way.

The funny thing is, the way he's mowing, he's actually screwing himself out of valuable back yard space.

Why don't you talk to him and and tell him what the problem is? Maybe he doesn't even realize he's annoying you.

Social anxiety and feeling intimidated.  My dad's a navy veteran (so is my mom, actually) and even he's too scared to talk to the guy.

That being said, it should be fairly obvious by the way we mow what our property line is.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: PosthumanHeresy on August 11, 2013, 07:24:17 pm
I just got several hundred dollars worth of Marilyn Manson collectables (three Spooky Kids-era flyers, which are really, really, really rare) for less than $50.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: chitoryu12 on August 11, 2013, 09:41:03 pm
Went to Busch Gardens with my family. Then we made a last-minute jaunt 25 miles south to Treasure Island in St. Petersburg, with my brand new set of aviators (I can actually wear sunglasses now, thanks to my contacts). Got some snowballs (the slushy treat) and swam in the very warm Gulf of Mexico.

Also, I'm doing GISHWHES this year. Already planning on making a visit to the Orange Blossom Cannonball steam train with some steampunk clothing...
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: nickiknack on August 11, 2013, 10:26:40 pm
My Pinkie Pie cosplay costume is more or less done for the most part. The cutie mark patch is in the mail, the only things I need to get are the shoes, the nail polish and the plush alligator. I didn't think I'll be so far ahead in progress with the costume. I just couldn't stop getting the supplies.
(http://img153.imageshack.us/img153/9369/qdrq.jpg)
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ironbite on August 12, 2013, 05:45:46 pm
Can't wait for the pics.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Witchyjoshy on August 12, 2013, 05:59:42 pm
Can't wait for the pics.

I have to admit I did a double take at this.

Then I remembered who you are and who you're talking to and then I suddenly understood.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ironbite on August 12, 2013, 06:04:24 pm
...I'm suddenly scared to understand why you did a double take.

Ironbite-and I'm not sure that I want to find out.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sleepy on August 12, 2013, 06:08:38 pm
I can't imagine what this world would be like if Ironbite didn't do this

Ironbite-at the end of each post.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ironbite on August 12, 2013, 06:10:56 pm
Ahhh.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sleepy on August 12, 2013, 06:14:58 pm
(click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Zygarde on August 12, 2013, 06:51:46 pm
So I started 11th grade today, for the most part it's been...okay I got two classes I wanted to take Chemistry and American history, and one I didn't want to take...Algibra II i hate algebra.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Her3tiK on August 12, 2013, 11:03:42 pm
First legitimate day of work in almost 3 months.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Yuu Isim on August 12, 2013, 11:27:30 pm
I joined this wonderful place

I ended up getting funding for a project of mine to last me the next 3 months. Hey alright.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on August 13, 2013, 08:20:33 am
Happened last night, but I got my new trackball!  The one I had was damn near dead, and having a fresh one is so goooooooooooooood.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Witchyjoshy on August 13, 2013, 01:44:41 pm
...I'm suddenly scared to understand why you did a double take.

Ironbite-and I'm not sure that I want to find out.

Simple - I thought "Wait, Ironbite's looking forward to pony!?"

Then I remembered the fact that you like to hang around the Member Pictures thread and I realized the simpler reason was "Ah, he just wants to see pictures of Nicki."

Then everything was right with the world again.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: PosthumanHeresy on August 13, 2013, 05:13:31 pm
So I started 11th grade today, for the most part it's been...okay I got two classes I wanted to take Chemistry and American history, and one I didn't want to take...Algibra II i hate algebra.
Algebra II is better than Geometry. Where do you live that school starts this early? I'm in NY and we start in September (going into senior year).
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Zygarde on August 13, 2013, 05:36:40 pm
I live in the south and we tend to start school early here.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sleepy on August 13, 2013, 06:55:17 pm
When does your school year end? For college, ours starts the last week of August and ends the last week of April or first week of May.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: chitoryu12 on August 13, 2013, 08:04:48 pm
Yeah, public school started this week here in Seminole County.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: PosthumanHeresy on August 13, 2013, 09:13:01 pm
Yeah, public school started this week here in Seminole County.
Wow. I was homeschooled from 7th grade until 10th (moved up here) and I completely forgot that.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Zygarde on August 13, 2013, 10:15:18 pm
When does your school year end? For college, ours starts the last week of August and ends the last week of April or first week of May.
School usually the last week in May and lets back in around the first two weeks of Augest.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Leafy on August 13, 2013, 10:29:04 pm
Got to hang with some friends.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: chitoryu12 on August 13, 2013, 10:57:51 pm
I get to call a Nice Guy an asshole to his face(book) and it feels good.

Edit: Also, I'm going to make an OkCupid profile for Ted Hartrup from the Ambition Flash series.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on August 14, 2013, 12:12:37 pm
Managed to tack on some mods to the pack the server I'm on is using, some that were lost in our move from a custom pack to a modified FTB Unhinged: Universal Electricity, Atomic Science, and Mekanism.  I also got PowerCraft to behave with 'em, and Tinker's Construct and GregTech play together without any problems!  I feel accomplished.  Now, if only the FTB forums would come back up so I can inform my admin...

[ETA]

Got to the admin, and Tinker's Construct has been enabled!  I gave him the versions of the mods to download, with instructions on how to (for the client) install PowerCraft, along with a zip containing all the necessary config files.  I feel fucking accomplished!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: chitoryu12 on August 14, 2013, 08:20:49 pm
Passed my audiogram for Universal. That's another year where my hearing is scientifically proven.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Valerius on August 14, 2013, 11:48:36 pm
Several awesome things today:

-It was baking hot out (~29°C/84°F).

-There were lots of raspberries on the raspberry bush in our backyard. They're my favourite fruit, so I spent about half an hour finding all the ripe ones and eating them. (No one else likes them, so I don't have to share ;D).

-The road that runs past my neighbourhood is only 1 lane wide before it turns onto a freeway. I turned onto it and as the second lane was ending, I slowed down to let the guy next to me merge in. The old cow driving behind me was apparently outraged by this and honked her horn at me repeatedly. My response was to troll her by slowing down and driving 10km/h below the speed limit for a couple kilometres until I turned off into my neighbourhood. The murderous look of rage on her face was priceless! XD
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: PosthumanHeresy on August 14, 2013, 11:52:28 pm
My half sister is moving up from Florida to live with us with her daughter.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Ghoti on August 15, 2013, 12:24:42 am
I got paid and went to Chipotle. The quesaritos there are fucking MASSIVE but I was hungry (and high) enough to eat the entire thing.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Morgenleoht on August 15, 2013, 01:37:24 am
I've been allowed to defer my course for a semester, thank gods, because I have unreliable Internet and a long commute. On the upside, I can save $30 more a fortnight towards moving closer to uni. On the downside, I'm behind by a half-year. On the upside, I can start in Semester 1 and work on getting the basics for freelance work down. On the downside, I will still have shitty Internet until I move. First world problems, eh?
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: nickiknack on August 15, 2013, 11:55:24 am
1. my cutie mark iron-on came in the mail yesterday.

2. I won a free foundation in this raffle thing they had going on for the employees at my job.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Zygarde on August 15, 2013, 09:30:25 pm
I don't know if you would count this as good,but I do since it saves me some trouble but my selective service card came today.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: PosthumanHeresy on August 15, 2013, 09:40:24 pm
I don't know if you would count this as good,but I do since it saves me some trouble but my selective service card came today.
Well, if they ever bring back the draft, just shoot your feet. It'll hurt like fuck but solve the issue.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Zygarde on August 15, 2013, 09:41:58 pm
...But I want to join the military.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: PosthumanHeresy on August 15, 2013, 09:43:56 pm
...But I want to join the military.
Okay, then join. I figured you wouldn't care too much about the card if you were joining anyways.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Leafy on August 15, 2013, 11:21:31 pm
Actually found some school clothes!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: PosthumanHeresy on August 15, 2013, 11:51:53 pm
Actually found some school clothes!
What do you mean?
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Leafy on August 16, 2013, 12:30:08 pm
Actually found some school clothes!
What do you mean?
I hate going back-to-school shopping, because I'm so particular about clothes. I actually found some though!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sleepy on August 16, 2013, 01:08:25 pm
Plus women's sizes are all kinds of fucked.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Witchyjoshy on August 16, 2013, 01:30:34 pm
Plus women's sizes are all kinds of fucked.

Seriously, I'll help my mother shop for clothes sometimes (mostly an eye for appearance) and I'm just mystified at how vastly different the scale is for men and women's sizes.  I would never be able to find clothes in my size just by looking at the tag if I wanted to cross-dress.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Mira on August 16, 2013, 08:41:09 pm
I finally got internet, I'm having a really good time with my new roommate, and I really love my new city. Moving out is just altogether awesome.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: PosthumanHeresy on August 16, 2013, 08:44:14 pm
Actually found some school clothes!
What do you mean?
I hate going back-to-school shopping, because I'm so particular about clothes. I actually found some though!
Ahh, okay. Yeah, I have two to three buckets (I do not use my dresser, because time is limited and I'll just unfold them and take them out anyways) of clothing at any one time. And, definitely agree with how fucked womens' sizes are. Getting gifts for my mother is an exercise in luck and receipt collection.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: The Right Honourable Mlle Antéchrist on August 16, 2013, 09:41:36 pm
I got to do my good deed for the day. While I was walking over to the strip mall, I came across a married couple from the rez who had no money or food, and had walked all the way from the rez into the city in order to ask people for help. The guy asked me for change to help buy a meal, and after I told him I didn't have any cash on me, he asked if I had a debit card to buy his wife something to eat. I ended up getting them both meals at Subway, and hung around with them for a bit since they were pretty cool.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Art Vandelay on August 16, 2013, 10:00:31 pm
Found a Firefox add on called Youtube Subscriptions Grid. Thanks to it, the Youtube subscriptions page actually looks better than it did before Youtube fucked it up.

Ah, I love the internet. Whenever something sufficiently popular goes tits up, there's always someone else who can fix it.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sleepy on August 17, 2013, 09:47:31 am
This was yesterday, but we went to a nursery and got to pet happy kitties.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: QueenofHearts on August 17, 2013, 01:50:06 pm
I finally got internet, I'm having a really good time with my new roommate, and I really love my new city. Moving out is just altogether awesome.

My city is still better :P
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Shane for Wax on August 17, 2013, 01:53:02 pm
I was able to get out of the house today. Unfortunately it's rainy, muggy, and my leg pitches a fit in this kind of weather and my back was joining in the chorus.

But despite all that, I got out of the house for the first time and I wasn't heading to the hospital or a pain management appointment.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Mira on August 17, 2013, 02:15:06 pm
I finally got internet, I'm having a really good time with my new roommate, and I really love my new city. Moving out is just altogether awesome.

My city is still better :P

Bitch, please.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Her3tiK on August 17, 2013, 02:25:06 pm
I finally got internet, I'm having a really good time with my new roommate, and I really love my new city. Moving out is just altogether awesome.

My city is still better :P

Bitch, please.
You all lose to San Diego. If you disagree, you're wrong.

Also, wrote another section of this song I haven't had new ideas for in over a year. It's nowhere near done, but it's going to be great to be able to record it in a few months.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Valerius on August 17, 2013, 07:19:21 pm
I went out to lunch with friends, then went to the Fringe Theatre festival. Went to a "seminar" on how to survive a zombie apocalypse, and then later saw some guys juggle really long knives. It was warm and sunny too.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Leafy on August 17, 2013, 08:35:03 pm
Actually found some school clothes!
What do you mean?
I hate going back-to-school shopping, because I'm so particular about clothes. I actually found some though!
Ahh, okay. Yeah, I have two to three buckets (I do not use my dresser, because time is limited and I'll just unfold them and take them out anyways) of clothing at any one time. And, definitely agree with how fucked womens' sizes are. Getting gifts for my mother is an exercise in luck and receipt collection.
I agree with you on all that. :/

I finally got internet, I'm having a really good time with my new roommate, and I really love my new city. Moving out is just altogether awesome.

My city is still better :P

Bitch, please.
You all lose to San Diego. If you disagree, you're wrong.

Also, wrote another section of this song I haven't had new ideas for in over a year. It's nowhere near done, but it's going to be great to be able to record it in a few months.
Another San Diegian?  Sweet.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: PosthumanHeresy on August 17, 2013, 11:04:00 pm
Found out my plans for tomorrow were actually a scam. Freed up that day and lets me be lazy.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Her3tiK on August 18, 2013, 01:29:37 am
One of my best friends (whom I think has a thing for me) is trying to visit at the end of the year.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Witchyjoshy on August 18, 2013, 02:28:49 am
I'm learning how to let go of the depression of my past so that I can stop cowering in the present while being afraid of the future.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Clochette on August 18, 2013, 02:47:38 pm
My new sick gaming rig will run Skyrim maxed at 60 FPS. And don't any of you nerds brag about how yours runs it at 80 FPS and it only cost you $5 and a stick of gum. The human eye can't tell the difference at those levels.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Flying Mint Bunny! on August 18, 2013, 03:03:50 pm
Asda had lots of Milky Bar desserts reduced to 10p! Bought loads, so I will enjoy stuffing my face with them tonight.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Valerius on August 18, 2013, 05:07:45 pm
My new sick gaming rig will run Skyrim maxed at 60 FPS. And don't any of you nerds brag about how yours runs it at 80 FPS and it only cost you $5 and a stick of gum. The human eye can't tell the difference at those levels.

I'm so jealous of you right now. I've been wanting a good gaming PC for a while now, but all I have is a two-year-old laptop that I bought for university.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sleepy on August 18, 2013, 06:46:26 pm
My new sick gaming rig will run Skyrim maxed at 60 FPS. And don't any of you nerds brag about how yours runs it at 80 FPS and it only cost you $5 and a stick of gum. The human eye can't tell the difference at those levels.

I'm so jealous of you right now. I've been wanting a good gaming PC for a while now, but all I have is a two-year-old laptop that I bought for university.

Wow, my situation is identical. I've had this laptop for two years, and while it'll run things like Sims 3 decently, it dies over things like Alice and won't even begin to run Witcher games. I can't wait to graduate and get a nice gaming PC.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Valerius on August 18, 2013, 07:06:28 pm
My new sick gaming rig will run Skyrim maxed at 60 FPS. And don't any of you nerds brag about how yours runs it at 80 FPS and it only cost you $5 and a stick of gum. The human eye can't tell the difference at those levels.

I'm so jealous of you right now. I've been wanting a good gaming PC for a while now, but all I have is a two-year-old laptop that I bought for university.

Wow, my situation is identical. I've had this laptop for two years, and while it'll run things like Sims 3 decently, it dies over things like Alice and won't even begin to run Witcher games. I can't wait to graduate and get a nice gaming PC.

Yeah, my laptop is pretty much like that. It was quite decent for a laptop two years ago, but it just can't compare to a desktop. I can run TES IV: Oblivion and Mass Effect on it at slightly less quality than on my xbox, but that's about it. I can afford to spend the money and get a gaming PC or build my own, but the reason I don't is that I worry that I'll either spend more time than I should gaming and this'll effect my grades/other academic stuff, or I won't let it affect my academics, but then I won't get to play as much and I'll have wasted my money as gaming progresses and my hypothetical gaming rig slowly grows obsolete.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Clochette on August 18, 2013, 10:14:39 pm
My new sick gaming rig will run Skyrim maxed at 60 FPS. And don't any of you nerds brag about how yours runs it at 80 FPS and it only cost you $5 and a stick of gum. The human eye can't tell the difference at those levels.

I'm so jealous of you right now. I've been wanting a good gaming PC for a while now, but all I have is a two-year-old laptop that I bought for university.

Wow, my situation is identical. I've had this laptop for two years, and while it'll run things like Sims 3 decently, it dies over things like Alice and won't even begin to run Witcher games. I can't wait to graduate and get a nice gaming PC.

Yeah, same with me. I'm using a laptop I got in 2010 as a high school graduation gift. Laptops don't age well so it's pretty useless for gaming now. The desktop cost me nearly $1000 but it's fucking worth it.

This Oatmeal comic pretty much sums it up.

(http://s3.amazonaws.com/theoatmeal-img/comics/computer_phases/1.png)
(http://s3.amazonaws.com/theoatmeal-img/comics/computer_phases/2.png)
(http://s3.amazonaws.com/theoatmeal-img/comics/computer_phases/3.png)
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Art Vandelay on August 18, 2013, 11:21:21 pm
My new sick gaming rig will run Skyrim maxed at 60 FPS. And don't any of you nerds brag about how yours runs it at 80 FPS and it only cost you $5 and a stick of gum. The human eye can't tell the difference at those levels.

I'm so jealous of you right now. I've been wanting a good gaming PC for a while now, but all I have is a two-year-old laptop that I bought for university.

Wow, my situation is identical. I've had this laptop for two years, and while it'll run things like Sims 3 decently, it dies over things like Alice and won't even begin to run Witcher games. I can't wait to graduate and get a nice gaming PC.

Yeah, my laptop is pretty much like that. It was quite decent for a laptop two years ago, but it just can't compare to a desktop. I can run TES IV: Oblivion and Mass Effect on it at slightly less quality than on my xbox, but that's about it. I can afford to spend the money and get a gaming PC or build my own, but the reason I don't is that I worry that I'll either spend more time than I should gaming and this'll effect my grades/other academic stuff, or I won't let it affect my academics, but then I won't get to play as much and I'll have wasted my money as gaming progresses and my hypothetical gaming rig slowly grows obsolete.
I hate all of you. Mine runs Minecraft, on normal render distance, at around 10-15FPS. It's the reason I'm almost exclusively a retro gamer these days.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: PosthumanHeresy on August 19, 2013, 12:41:29 am
My new sick gaming rig will run Skyrim maxed at 60 FPS. And don't any of you nerds brag about how yours runs it at 80 FPS and it only cost you $5 and a stick of gum. The human eye can't tell the difference at those levels.

I'm so jealous of you right now. I've been wanting a good gaming PC for a while now, but all I have is a two-year-old laptop that I bought for university.

Wow, my situation is identical. I've had this laptop for two years, and while it'll run things like Sims 3 decently, it dies over things like Alice and won't even begin to run Witcher games. I can't wait to graduate and get a nice gaming PC.

Yeah, my laptop is pretty much like that. It was quite decent for a laptop two years ago, but it just can't compare to a desktop. I can run TES IV: Oblivion and Mass Effect on it at slightly less quality than on my xbox, but that's about it. I can afford to spend the money and get a gaming PC or build my own, but the reason I don't is that I worry that I'll either spend more time than I should gaming and this'll effect my grades/other academic stuff, or I won't let it affect my academics, but then I won't get to play as much and I'll have wasted my money as gaming progresses and my hypothetical gaming rig slowly grows obsolete.
I hate all of you. Mine runs Minecraft, on normal render distance, at around 10-15FPS. It's the reason I'm almost exclusively a retro gamer these days.
Mine is from 2010 and can't run Half-Life. And it fails at Flash games too, if it's been on for more than several hours.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: JohnE on August 19, 2013, 01:11:10 am
Just got back from a friend's wedding. A few Highlights:

- Fried chicken and waffle hors d'ouvres.

- The vows included quotes from Super Mario Bros, Legend of Zelda, and Hedwig and the Angry Inch

- Instead of a flower girl, they had a candy mime.

- Spontaneous, reception-wide sing-along to Hotel California.

- Reception got Rick rolled.

- Groom made out with best man.

- Groom sang a song to the bride backed up by himself x 3 in video form.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Witchyjoshy on August 19, 2013, 03:24:17 am
Oh god dammit that sounds like the most awesome wedding ever.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on August 19, 2013, 01:57:58 pm
My brother once went to a wedding where every dish at the reception contained bacon, outside the drinks.  I repeat: every single edible dish had bacon in it, somewhere.

FUCK YES.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sigmaleph on August 19, 2013, 02:18:48 pm
The Jewish vegetarian's nightmare.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: JohnE on August 19, 2013, 03:03:39 pm
At the bride's last birthday party, she served "unicorn jerky," which was bacon with chocolate frosting and rainbow sprinkles.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: PosthumanHeresy on August 19, 2013, 05:12:33 pm
At the bride's last birthday party, she served "unicorn jerky," which was bacon with chocolate frosting and rainbow sprinkles.
That's awesome.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: nickiknack on August 19, 2013, 07:48:29 pm
If I ever have a wedding, I want it to be just like that.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on August 20, 2013, 12:50:24 am
I wonder what would happen if you mixed bacon in with your traditional nacho spread...I MUST TEST THIS.  My arteries will hate me, but sweet Jesus, it'll be worth it.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Valerius on August 20, 2013, 03:22:52 pm
Short 5-hour workday! Woohoo! The fact that I'm on a salary 'til classes start, and not an hourly wage makes this even more awesome! ;D
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ironbite on August 20, 2013, 04:28:33 pm
If I ever have a wedding, I want it to be just like that.

I will make this happen so hard.

Ironbite-not...the wedding part the unicorn jerky part.......*runs aways into the night*
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Leafy on August 20, 2013, 05:57:04 pm
Got to go to Boston Market today. So good. :P
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sleepy on August 20, 2013, 06:49:48 pm
An MRI showed that my brain is normal and there are no tumors.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Valerius on August 20, 2013, 06:51:40 pm
An MRI showed that my brain is normal and there are no tumors.

That's excellent news. If you don't mind me asking, why were you expecting tumours?
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: chitoryu12 on August 20, 2013, 07:01:22 pm
I'm going in for a few hours every day this week to help out with some of my mom's work. Getting myself $200 for it.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Dr. Weird on August 20, 2013, 08:57:36 pm
Not technically today, but this last weekend I went to GenCon and had a blast.

--Met up with a friend I only get to talk to online for the rest of the year.

--Spent way too much money on Ars Magica, Dungeons and Dragons, and Star Wars Saga Edition books.  Got the new 13th Age core book, designed by guys who designed two out of the three previous, and it looks awesome.

--Had Andrew Huerta sign issues of the Pathfinder comic (the ones he drew).

--Got a Doctor Who 4th Doctor scarf like I've wanted for decades.

Next year's gonna have a hard time topping this.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ironbite on August 20, 2013, 09:16:18 pm
Got switched from baggage back to commissary.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Ghoti on August 21, 2013, 12:32:14 am
I get to spend the rest of the week with my brother and nephew and NOT my parents and siblings.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Valerius on August 21, 2013, 12:44:03 am
I get to spend the rest of the week with my brother and nephew and NOT my parents and siblings.

Your brother isn't like your other fundie siblings then?
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: The Right Honourable Mlle Antéchrist on August 21, 2013, 12:47:37 am
Finally got my tooth pulled. My jaw is slightly swollen and a bit tender, but it feels about a zillion times better than it did this morning. Plus, I got to keep the tooth, which is so gnarly and awesome looking. I'm tempted to post pictures of it in the disturbing images thread.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Valerius on August 21, 2013, 12:51:17 am
Finally got my tooth pulled. My jaw is slightly swollen and a bit tender, but it feels about a zillion times better than it did this morning. Plus, I got to keep the tooth, which is so gnarly and awesome looking. I'm tempted to post pictures of it in the disturbing images thread.

Do it!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Ghoti on August 21, 2013, 01:01:31 am
I get to spend the rest of the week with my brother and nephew and NOT my parents and siblings.

Your brother isn't like your other fundie siblings then?
No, he's annoyingly conservative but he knows when to shut up. Plus, he's raising his son in a religion-neutral house, so mad props for that.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Valerius on August 21, 2013, 01:03:45 am
I get to spend the rest of the week with my brother and nephew and NOT my parents and siblings.

Your brother isn't like your other fundie siblings then?
No, he's annoyingly conservative but he knows when to shut up. Plus, he's raising his son in a religion-neutral house, so mad props for that.

That alone makes him a vast improvement from your parents then, in my opinion.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: The Right Honourable Mlle Antéchrist on August 21, 2013, 01:08:06 am
Finally got my tooth pulled. My jaw is slightly swollen and a bit tender, but it feels about a zillion times better than it did this morning. Plus, I got to keep the tooth, which is so gnarly and awesome looking. I'm tempted to post pictures of it in the disturbing images thread.

Do it!

I'll post some tomorrow. The tooth had to be bisected in order to remove it, so I can even post some cross-section pics. It's actually pretty neat.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Valerius on August 21, 2013, 01:11:27 am
Finally got my tooth pulled. My jaw is slightly swollen and a bit tender, but it feels about a zillion times better than it did this morning. Plus, I got to keep the tooth, which is so gnarly and awesome looking. I'm tempted to post pictures of it in the disturbing images thread.

Do it!

I'll post some tomorrow. The tooth had to be bisected in order to remove it, so I can even post some cross-section pics. It's actually pretty neat.

That would be awesome. My dad's a dentist and growing up, I would often hear him talking to my mom about notable cases he's worked on, so I've always been interested in teeth.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Ghoti on August 21, 2013, 01:12:16 am
I get to spend the rest of the week with my brother and nephew and NOT my parents and siblings.

Your brother isn't like your other fundie siblings then?
No, he's annoyingly conservative but he knows when to shut up. Plus, he's raising his son in a religion-neutral house, so mad props for that.

That alone makes him a vast improvement from your parents then, in my opinion.
Yeah, it does. I look forward to taking little Daniel to the planetarium and the zoo instead of the church and the shrink's office.
Back on topic, I nailed the high note in "Hide and Seek" earlier today. My cats were impressed.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Her3tiK on August 21, 2013, 02:36:26 am
Hung out with a friend I haven't seen in years. One of the rare times I've spent with another guy.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Feral Dog on August 21, 2013, 03:47:56 am
I got Adblocker on my computer. I had no idea it would make that much of a difference in performance or I would have gotten it sooner!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: PosthumanHeresy on August 21, 2013, 07:56:53 am
My sister and niece have moved in with us and I spent pretty much all day with them. Three year olds have way too much energy. That said, this is the first time I've ever met my sister, and she is awesome.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sleepy on August 21, 2013, 10:23:24 am
Finally got my tooth pulled. My jaw is slightly swollen and a bit tender, but it feels about a zillion times better than it did this morning. Plus, I got to keep the tooth, which is so gnarly and awesome looking. I'm tempted to post pictures of it in the disturbing images thread.

Do it!

I'll post some tomorrow. The tooth had to be bisected in order to remove it, so I can even post some cross-section pics. It's actually pretty neat.

Where in your mouth was the tooth? I've never seen one removed in that way (not that I've seen a ton removed anyway).


An MRI showed that my brain is normal and there are no tumors.

That's excellent news. If you don't mind me asking, why were you expecting tumours?

I had one removed a few years ago, and we check annually to ensure it hasn't returned. Though now I get to wait 18 months between appointments.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Valerius on August 21, 2013, 10:37:14 am
An MRI showed that my brain is normal and there are no tumors.

That's excellent news. If you don't mind me asking, why were you expecting tumours?

I had one removed a few years ago, and we check annually to ensure it hasn't returned. Though now I get to wait 18 months between appointments.

Wow. That's kind of scary, actually. I'm glad it's not coming back though. That's terrific news.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: The Right Honourable Mlle Antéchrist on August 21, 2013, 01:54:18 pm
Where in your mouth was the tooth? I've never seen one removed in that way (not that I've seen a ton removed anyway).

It was the first molar on the bottom left side of my mouth (the one that comes right after the premolars). It's a large tooth with deep roots, so pulling it out the standard way is extremely difficult, particularly when it's not loose. Using too much force might have shattered it, which would force him to dig around for pieces of the roots and probably cause way more damage than necessary, so after a half hour or so of trying to slowly pull it out the standard way, he decided to slice it in half and pull it out one root at a time in order to minimize the trauma to the surrounding gums. Once he'd done that, it only took another 5 minutes or so to get the roots out, and a few minutes after that to put in a stitch and do the usual post-op stuff.

He did a good job. I've only had a bit of swelling & stiffness, and no visible bruising, so I'm pretty happy with the results.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Shane for Wax on August 21, 2013, 03:28:47 pm
Where in your mouth was the tooth? I've never seen one removed in that way (not that I've seen a ton removed anyway).

It was the first molar on the bottom left side of my mouth (the one that comes right after the premolars). It's a large tooth with deep roots, so pulling it out the standard way is extremely difficult, particularly when it's not loose. Using too much force might have shattered it, which would force him to dig around for pieces of the roots and probably cause way more damage than necessary, so after a half hour or so of trying to slowly pull it out the standard way, he decided to slice it in half and pull it out one root at a time in order to minimize the trauma to the surrounding gums. Once he'd done that, it only took another 5 minutes or so to get the roots out, and a few minutes after that to put in a stitch and do the usual post-op stuff.

He did a good job. I've only had a bit of swelling & stiffness, and no visible bruising, so I'm pretty happy with the results.

My jaw hurts just reading about it.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: The Right Honourable Mlle Antéchrist on August 21, 2013, 06:15:41 pm
Thank Jebus for local anesthesia.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Shane for Wax on August 21, 2013, 06:18:18 pm
Thanks, Jebus. (http://fqa.digibase.ca/index.php?action=profile;u=28) :P
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: chitoryu12 on August 21, 2013, 08:19:57 pm
I just ate an entire medium pizza from Pizza Hut in one sitting.

FUCK DA POLICE
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Her3tiK on August 21, 2013, 10:17:08 pm
Started setting up accounts on various social/music sites for my music. They're all bare bones right now, but they link to each other (mostly), and help ensure that I'll have the name I want on each site. Now I just need to copyright the name, put some music together to upload, and get some banners/pictures/artwork to make these things look pretty.

And my dad paid me to help him out with a project at work. Now I can get a few small things for school, and replace my old instrument cables.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Leafy on August 21, 2013, 11:24:57 pm
Went back to my Middle School to see some old teachers. xD
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Valerius on August 21, 2013, 11:51:30 pm
I hit 140 lbs at the gym today, up 12 since I started working out. Hooray for protein powder! ;D
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: PosthumanHeresy on August 22, 2013, 02:11:50 am
Started setting up accounts on various social/music sites for my music. They're all bare bones right now, but they link to each other (mostly), and help ensure that I'll have the name I want on each site. Now I just need to copyright the name, put some music together to upload, and get some banners/pictures/artwork to make these things look pretty.

And my dad paid me to help him out with a project at work. Now I can get a few small things for school, and replace my old instrument cables.
Dude, you so need to make a thread for that here.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Her3tiK on August 22, 2013, 10:58:25 pm
Started setting up accounts on various social/music sites for my music. They're all bare bones right now, but they link to each other (mostly), and help ensure that I'll have the name I want on each site. Now I just need to copyright the name, put some music together to upload, and get some banners/pictures/artwork to make these things look pretty.

And my dad paid me to help him out with a project at work. Now I can get a few small things for school, and replace my old instrument cables.
Dude, you so need to make a thread for that here.
An "everyone share your music/online art repositories" thread, or "Her3tik's ego isn't big enough; here's his music"?

I don't actually have anything produced or recorded at the moment. Recording, especially, is going to take quite some time, as I lack the hardware necessary to do so.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Zygarde on August 23, 2013, 03:06:15 am
I have turned 18 today.
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Post by: Feral Dog on August 23, 2013, 04:00:57 pm
I have turned 18 today.

Congrats! Now you can vote and buy porn!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Art Vandelay on August 24, 2013, 05:57:24 am
I just ate 12 chocolate bars in one sitting.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sleepy on August 24, 2013, 08:51:34 am
That will probably turn into "things that annoy you" in a few hours.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: SimSim on August 24, 2013, 09:37:31 am
He can make a movie about it called Revenge of the Chocolate.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Art Vandelay on August 24, 2013, 09:38:44 am
Oh, please. My stomach made that chocolate its bitch several hours ago.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on August 24, 2013, 09:41:10 am
Happened last night, but my brother got me a miniature white kitten as a gift on Guild Wars 2!  I repeat, I now have an invincible, happy kitten that can follow me thru the bloodiest battlefields and still be adorable.  BEST BROTHER EVER.

(http://i655.photobucket.com/albums/uu273/RH-00/th_gw029_zps8381213f.jpg) (http://i655.photobucket.com/albums/uu273/RH-00/gw029_zps8381213f.jpg)
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Søren on August 24, 2013, 09:45:24 am
My favorite black metal artist, deha amsg, on msn said i was awesome for teaching myself russian.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: QueenofHearts on August 25, 2013, 03:36:37 am
Yay Sleepy on good health :)
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Mira on August 25, 2013, 09:07:12 am
I now have furniture!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: PosthumanHeresy on August 25, 2013, 11:40:40 am
Started setting up accounts on various social/music sites for my music. They're all bare bones right now, but they link to each other (mostly), and help ensure that I'll have the name I want on each site. Now I just need to copyright the name, put some music together to upload, and get some banners/pictures/artwork to make these things look pretty.

And my dad paid me to help him out with a project at work. Now I can get a few small things for school, and replace my old instrument cables.
Dude, you so need to make a thread for that here.
An "everyone share your music/online art repositories" thread, or "Her3tik's ego isn't big enough; here's his music"?

I don't actually have anything produced or recorded at the moment. Recording, especially, is going to take quite some time, as I lack the hardware necessary to do so.
I was thinking the second one.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: chitoryu12 on August 26, 2013, 01:26:39 am
Went to a little VMA party. Had pork chops and brought a box of Samuel Adams Harvest Collection beer and cider.

Since only three beers were taken during the night, I now have a box full of Sam Adams to get through. Time for some Woodchuck Hard Cider.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Morgenleoht on August 26, 2013, 02:23:10 am
Real crushed garlic, rock salt, Italian herbs, crushed tomato with garlic and basil, straight from the farm tomatoes, mushrooms and snow peas, and gourmet pasta. Made enough for three people plus four more servings.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: chitoryu12 on August 26, 2013, 03:04:12 am
The Woodchuck was a very nice pear cider, and I'm so buying it again. I've also become a fan of Samuel Adams Octoberfest Märzen.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sleepy on August 26, 2013, 01:43:57 pm
I have friends in both of my classes, so group work shouldn't be a major bitch. Hurraaaay.

Also, the professor for my operating systems class has given it an RPG theme, so we get to do quests in class and earn XP for them. Hey, it may sound lame, but at least it's interesting.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Witchyjoshy on August 26, 2013, 02:43:43 pm
I have friends in both of my classes, so group work shouldn't be a major bitch. Hurraaaay.

Also, the professor for my operating systems class has given it an RPG theme, so we get to do quests in class and earn XP for them. Hey, it may sound lame, but at least it's interesting.

Hey, there's precedent for it working.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Shane for Wax on August 26, 2013, 04:49:19 pm
It'd actually be a personal race for me to get the max level in that class.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on August 26, 2013, 06:35:50 pm
I'm finally, FINALLY underway for proper development of my fucking Minecraft mod.  I have unraveled the mysteries of textures and icons, and now I set my sights higher: the mysteries of forced chunk resets!  Hell, I even got a block to, basically, act -just- like TNT when hit with a flint and steel, complete with the fuse sound, and smoke!  Just need to figure out how to texture the entity itself, but that shouldn't be too much of a hassle.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Flying Mint Bunny! on August 26, 2013, 07:08:55 pm
Not so much today, but tomorrow i'm going to the Natural History Museum and the British Museum, so I will be in museum heaven :D
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: chitoryu12 on August 26, 2013, 07:41:30 pm
I went on GTA Forums.

Normally this wouldn't be interpreted as a "good" thing. But I do, because it's a place where I can go and suddenly be the smartest human being around.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Witchyjoshy on August 26, 2013, 09:08:10 pm
I went on GTA Forums.

Normally this wouldn't be interpreted as a "good" thing. But I do, because it's a place where I can go and suddenly be the smartest human being around.

That's how I feel visiting the GameFAQs Skyrim forums.

Yes, that is an arrogant statement for me to make.  No, I don't care.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Søren on August 26, 2013, 09:18:40 pm
Not arrogant if its correct
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Post by: Witchyjoshy on August 26, 2013, 09:21:08 pm
Not arrogant if its correct

It can be arrogant if it's correct, actually.

As it turns out, having an insufferable stuck-up attitude about yourself and being right isn't any better than having an insufferable stuck-up attitude about yourself and being wrong.

Then again, several members of GameFAQs seem to believe that I am a condescending jack-ass who thinks himself better than everyone else, rather than a insignificant little twerp with an undying hatred of arrogant jack-asses because of his own low self-esteem.  So... why should I disappoint them?
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: chitoryu12 on August 26, 2013, 09:46:47 pm
Allow me to list the top topics on the GTA V forum right now.

* Gandalf or no Gandalf?

* Why Ned Luke is the Protagonist (Pages 1 2 3 ...4 )
Proof

* We need more sand in GTA V

* GTA V Police Cars (Pages 1 2 3 ...272 )
Let's push for better ones!

* help please!

* Was Michael in TBOGT? (Pages 1 2 3 ...4 )

* Glory Hole Theme Park
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Morgenleoht on August 26, 2013, 10:11:37 pm
...

There are a lot of shit-for-brains out there who play video games.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: chitoryu12 on August 26, 2013, 10:20:33 pm
By the way, the "Ned Luke" thing is a thread from before they ever revealed that there were 3 protagonists, when people were just looking at Michael and suggesting that he must be the protagonist because he showed up so much. There were a ton of names for him, with the two biggest being Ned Luke and Albert De Silva.

Someone necro'd the thread so they could remind another member that they had not only said that they hated the idea of multiple protagonists, but that it would never happen in any GTA ever.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Zygarde on August 27, 2013, 12:21:04 am
So I restarted my schools table top gaming group with a rousing game of Star Wars:Edge of the Empire.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Shane for Wax on August 27, 2013, 12:16:23 pm
Allow me to list the top topics on the GTA V forum right now.

* Gandalf or no Gandalf?

* Why Ned Luke is the Protagonist (Pages 1 2 3 ...4 )
Proof

* We need more sand in GTA V

* GTA V Police Cars (Pages 1 2 3 ...272 )
Let's push for better ones!

* help please!

* Was Michael in TBOGT? (Pages 1 2 3 ...4 )

* Glory Hole Theme Park

At least half of those are taking the piss. Why hasn't this forum burned to the ground?
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sleepy on August 27, 2013, 01:05:01 pm
I got all my textbooks for free this semester. Fuck you, bookstore.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: chitoryu12 on August 27, 2013, 02:44:47 pm
Allow me to list the top topics on the GTA V forum right now.

* Gandalf or no Gandalf?

* Why Ned Luke is the Protagonist (Pages 1 2 3 ...4 )
Proof

* We need more sand in GTA V

* GTA V Police Cars (Pages 1 2 3 ...272 )
Let's push for better ones!

* help please!

* Was Michael in TBOGT? (Pages 1 2 3 ...4 )

* Glory Hole Theme Park

At least half of those are taking the piss. Why hasn't this forum burned to the ground?

Would you believe which ones are serious? I already explained the Ned Luke thing, but the "Was Michael in TBOGT" thread was based entirely around a very serious suggestion that one of the GTA V protagonists was actually a minor character named Michael, who's about 17 years younger and looks nothing like him. "help please!" is someone asking for people to find fan art of Michael's son cursing at someone. "Glory Hole Theme Park" is one of many threads discussing whether they'll bring back the joke from San Andreas as a Disneyland pastiche.

And that police car thread dates back to November 2012 from someone demanding that Rockstar entirely rebuild the police car models (instead of retexturing them from the GTA IV ones) to more accurately match specifics of the model of Crown Victoria used in LA. Somehow the thread is still going today.

So the Gandalf and sand threads are literally the only troll posts there.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Flying Mint Bunny! on August 27, 2013, 02:49:28 pm
Had a great day at the museums.
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Post by: PosthumanHeresy on August 27, 2013, 09:59:37 pm
Made my first mashup

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gUXLH2u4x0Q
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Post by: nickiknack on August 28, 2013, 10:13:46 pm
My perfume finally came.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Morgenleoht on August 29, 2013, 04:39:51 am
I've made 14 pairs of earrings and 5 rings, plus the basis for either a bracelet and necklace or two necklaces, over the past two days. :)
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Yla on August 29, 2013, 06:41:55 am
Post is late but:
Monday I met my three cousins for the first time in dont-know-how-long-exactly-but-probably-five-years-it-was-long-enough-I-did-not recognize-them and spent a nice day swimming with them.
No solid plans yet but we all liked it and were looking forward to doing this more often.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on August 29, 2013, 09:28:55 am
Winter Kills, DevilDriver's newest album, is as awesome as ever.  Dez, you sir, are the fucking man.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Ghoti on August 29, 2013, 09:51:37 am
I found an online bio class that's not full - which means I don't have to drive two unnecessary hours every Tuesday and Thursday. 
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: PosthumanHeresy on August 29, 2013, 11:37:12 am
Things have just generally been good lately. In fact, they have been for months now. I'm likely gonna get hit by a bus and a plane while being attacked by a rabid animal at his rate.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Leafy on August 29, 2013, 03:56:08 pm
Things have just generally been good lately. In fact, they have been for months now. I'm likely gonna get hit by a bus and a plane while being attacked by a rabid animal at his rate.
Whatch out for rabid bears.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: nickiknack on August 29, 2013, 08:55:01 pm
Got my free foundation that I won at work  a couple of weeks ago, turns out I'm not as pale as I was, I'm actually a light medium( they have some gadget that can determine the skintone)
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Ghoti on August 29, 2013, 10:06:57 pm
I don't have to go to school until next Tuesday.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on August 29, 2013, 11:16:26 pm
Got to play on the updated version of the Minecraft server I've been on for a while now...and we FINALLY have a user, other than me, that can speak proper fucking English!  I'm not sure if our admin just learned it as a second language or what, but he can be a right arse to understand, sometimes.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Alehksunos on August 30, 2013, 04:44:40 pm
Animal Crossing New Leaf has came from the mail. For the longest time I've wanted that game and it's finally mine.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: chitoryu12 on August 30, 2013, 04:59:03 pm
Because of the day disparity between August and September, I get to put my new contacts in a day before I thought I should.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Mira on August 30, 2013, 06:15:45 pm
I have a desk and chair now. It's the life of luxury for me.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on August 30, 2013, 06:32:29 pm
I have a desk and chair now. It's the life of luxury for me.

"King in the castle, king in the castle, I have a chair!"
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ironbite on August 30, 2013, 06:40:53 pm
I GOT A JAR OF DIRT!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Witchyjoshy on August 30, 2013, 06:42:39 pm
I GOT A JAR OF DIRT!


Should I guess what's inside it?
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Søren on August 30, 2013, 08:17:30 pm
Jai and I made the most delicious honey soy chicken wings. They were sticky and drippy and a fucking mess but OMFG MOAR
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on August 30, 2013, 08:41:26 pm
I've begun work on the first REAL item of the Keep of Metal and Gold mod: the Composite Bow!  Just need to get the string-drawing textures to actually render when I draw an arrow back...and make the arrow actually come OUT of the fucking bow.  After that, its a matter of finding out how to alter the arrow's starting velocity so its primary feature can come to fruition: a farther-shooting, more accurate bow that comes out-of-the-box with level 1 knockback!  It'll be a fair sight more expensive than a vanilla bow, of course.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Meshakhad on August 31, 2013, 01:31:00 am
My new laptop came! And when I start 'er up, what are the first five websites I visit?

Mozilla, here, TV Tropes, Steam, and Apple.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Shane for Wax on August 31, 2013, 01:42:52 am
My new laptop came! And when I start 'er up, what are the first five websites I visit?

Mozilla, here, TV Tropes, Steam, and Apple.

I see nothing wrong with this.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Meshakhad on August 31, 2013, 02:51:18 am
My new laptop came! And when I start 'er up, what are the first five websites I visit?

Mozilla, here, TV Tropes, Steam, and Apple.

I see nothing wrong with this.

Especially because it's a Windows 8 laptop, and tries to shove how awesome all this Microsoft stuff is, and I immediately go for Firefox and iTunes.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: chitoryu12 on August 31, 2013, 07:46:10 am
My new laptop came! And when I start 'er up, what are the first five websites I visit?

Mozilla, here, TV Tropes, Steam, and Apple.

Don't let Distind know that you're going on TV Tro--oh wait.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: SimSim on August 31, 2013, 02:40:43 pm
Got a good deal on a new high efficiency front loading washer. Yay for Labor Day weekend sales.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ironbite on August 31, 2013, 03:07:21 pm
My new laptop came! And when I start 'er up, what are the first five websites I visit?

Mozilla, here, TV Tropes, Steam, and Apple.

I see nothing wrong with this.

Especially because it's a Windows 8 laptop, and tries to shove how awesome all this Microsoft stuff is, and I immediately go for Firefox and iTunes.

When I first got my new laptop, first thing I did after it registered was to download Opera.

Ironbite-then it borked itself and runs a bit shit right so not sure what I'm gonna do.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: chitoryu12 on August 31, 2013, 08:10:43 pm
Went to Typhoon Lagoon for a bit, then Splitsville for a straight hour of bowling, buying some Disney merchandise (including a Haunted Mansion themed Life board game), and a short time in Disneyquest so my sister and I could beat the spiritual sequel to Let's Go Jungle.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Her3tiK on August 31, 2013, 11:33:21 pm
I get to see one of my best friends when she visits at the end of January!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: wrightway on September 01, 2013, 02:15:09 am
I got to see a group of protestors in Guy Fawkes masks rallying against the impending war in Syria.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: nickiknack on September 01, 2013, 07:58:04 am
1. My NYCC badges came yesterday, wasn't really expecting them to come so soon.

2. My mom actually likes my new perfume, and she didn't make a snide remark about it's name to boot.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Her3tiK on September 01, 2013, 08:02:39 pm
Apparently my mom's been holding on to this old violin my uncle (her brother) left with us years ago, which I just found out last night. I asked if she could find out from him (the guy's kind of hard to get in touch with) if I could borrow it, and he said if I want it, it's mine! I own a violin! All it needs (I think) is to be restrung, and I need a bow, and a teacher!

I am so excited! :D
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: PosthumanHeresy on September 03, 2013, 12:40:10 am
My girlfriend is on new meds for her schizophrenia. The ones she was on weren't working too well and made her extremely sleepy.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Jebediah on September 03, 2013, 09:35:40 pm
Today I found a real life, physical copy of a Chick tract on my mom's car. This is the first one I've seen and it's so exciting.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Zygarde on September 03, 2013, 09:42:30 pm
I fount out what Native American tribe I'm related to (Choctaw) so that's interesting.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Her3tiK on September 03, 2013, 11:59:50 pm
This jazz class may be the best idea I've had all year. And I really wasn't sure I'd enjoy it so much... or at all...
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Askold on September 04, 2013, 01:32:17 am
So, I wake up early in the morning (5 am or something) and notice that there is something at the foot of my bed. Turns out my daughter had gotten off her bed at night and apparently wanted to come and sleep in my bed. Except that she fell asleep halfway through and only her upper body is on the bed with her legs hanging over the edge.

Luckily I didn't wake her up so I just picked her up and tucked her in her bed again.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: chitoryu12 on September 04, 2013, 01:57:04 am
Dennis Rodman not only went to North Korea, but praised Kim Jong-Un.

How is this a good thing?

It proves that the real world is in the Men In Black universe. And that's fucking cool.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Veras on September 04, 2013, 02:07:17 am
My vegetable garden has produced delicious herbs, red potatoes, and sweet corn, and tonight I served a meal that, with the exception of a little salt, pepper, and oil, came entirely from my own garden, seasoning and all.

I'm already trying to decide what to grow next year.  I'm thinking popcorn, potatoes, garlic, and maybe strawberries.

Oh, and I'm also looking forward to burning what's left in the garden once I harvest the last of the corn.  That should be fun.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: PosthumanHeresy on September 04, 2013, 06:26:48 am
Dennis Rodman not only went to North Korea, but praised Kim Jong-Un.

How is this a good thing?

It proves that the real world is in the Men In Black universe. And that's fucking cool.
How?
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ironbite on September 04, 2013, 09:58:41 am
So, I wake up early in the morning (5 am or something) and notice that there is something at the foot of my bed. Turns out my daughter had gotten off her bed at night and apparently wanted to come and sleep in my bed. Except that she fell asleep halfway through and only her upper body is on the bed with her legs hanging over the edge.

Luckily I didn't wake her up so I just picked her up and tucked her in her bed again.

You're a terrible father because you didn't take pictures.

Ironbite-FOR SHAME!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Ghoti on September 04, 2013, 01:46:36 pm
I had the perfect response to a dumb, insensitive question: someone asked me (again) if I was disappointed that my hands are "too small". I looked at my hand for a second, then made a fist and said "Actually, I think they're just the right size to punch people who ask stupid questions." (I have no idea why I keep getting comments about my hands, because they're huge. Maybe people want to comment on my breasts but think that would be way out of line?)
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Morgenleoht on September 04, 2013, 02:54:50 pm
I had the perfect response to a dumb, insensitive question: someone asked me (again) if I was disappointed that my hands are "too small". I looked at my hand for a second, then made a fist and said "Actually, I think they're just the right size to punch people who ask stupid questions." (I have no idea why I keep getting comments about my hands, because they're huge. Maybe people want to comment on my breasts but think that would be way out of line?)

*comfies*

My hands are freakin' tiny, personally.

In other news, finally watched Bran Nue Dae. It was awesome!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: SimSim on September 04, 2013, 03:57:53 pm
My quarterly water bill came today and it wasn't nearly as high as I was afraid it was going to be.

Today I found a real life, physical copy of a Chick tract on my mom's car. This is the first one I've seen and it's so exciting.
Which tract did you find?

My vegetable garden has produced delicious herbs, red potatoes, and sweet corn, and tonight I served a meal that, with the exception of a little salt, pepper, and oil, came entirely from my own garden, seasoning and all.

I'm already trying to decide what to grow next year.  I'm thinking popcorn, potatoes, garlic, and maybe strawberries.

Oh, and I'm also looking forward to burning what's left in the garden once I harvest the last of the corn.  That should be fun.
Grow chilis. I've had great luck growing chili peppers in my garden.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: SpaceProg on September 04, 2013, 04:04:31 pm
Dennis Rodman not only went to North Korea, but praised Kim Jong-Un.

How is this a good thing?

It proves that the real world is in the Men In Black universe. And that's fucking cool.
How?

'Cause in the MIB Universe, Rodman is an alien.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: PosthumanHeresy on September 04, 2013, 04:36:20 pm
Dennis Rodman not only went to North Korea, but praised Kim Jong-Un.

How is this a good thing?

It proves that the real world is in the Men In Black universe. And that's fucking cool.
How?

'Cause in the MIB Universe, Rodman is an alien.
Ahh. I didn't make the link there.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: SpaceProg on September 04, 2013, 04:39:43 pm
Eh, no worries.  The line was kind of a passing throw-away anyway. 
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: chitoryu12 on September 04, 2013, 04:52:32 pm
Dennis Rodman not only went to North Korea, but praised Kim Jong-Un.

How is this a good thing?

It proves that the real world is in the Men In Black universe. And that's fucking cool.
How?

In MIB, Agent K says that Dennis Rodman is actually an alien who isn't even trying to hide it.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Veras on September 05, 2013, 11:51:43 am
My vegetable garden has produced delicious herbs, red potatoes, and sweet corn, and tonight I served a meal that, with the exception of a little salt, pepper, and oil, came entirely from my own garden, seasoning and all.

I'm already trying to decide what to grow next year.  I'm thinking popcorn, potatoes, garlic, and maybe strawberries.

Oh, and I'm also looking forward to burning what's left in the garden once I harvest the last of the corn.  That should be fun.
Grow chilis. I've had great luck growing chili peppers in my garden.

I don't really eat chilies, but I have heard that they keep bugs away.  Do you have any insight into whether or not this is true?
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: SimSim on September 05, 2013, 04:08:48 pm
It's quite possible. The leaves on the pepper plants are far less bug eaten than the mint was.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: wrightway on September 05, 2013, 04:10:55 pm
I found my Buffy boxset I thought I'd lost. Hello seven seasons of wonderful.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ironbite on September 05, 2013, 06:04:00 pm
I found my Buffy boxset I thought I'd lost. Hello seven seasons of wonderfully ripping my heart out

Fixed it for you.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: PosthumanHeresy on September 05, 2013, 06:10:44 pm
I found my Buffy boxset I thought I'd lost. Hello seven seasons of wonderfully ripping my heart out

Fixed it for you.
Season 4 wasn't too depressing. Other than that, I agree.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Leafy on September 05, 2013, 06:39:55 pm
I got some community service hours helping an old teacher.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: PosthumanHeresy on September 05, 2013, 07:16:22 pm
I got some community service hours helping an old teacher.
Old as a teacher from your past or old as in elderly?
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: wrightway on September 05, 2013, 08:23:39 pm
I found my Buffy boxset I thought I'd lost. Hello seven seasons of wonderfully ripping my heart out

Fixed it for you.

Yeah, that looks about right.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Leafy on September 05, 2013, 09:14:02 pm
I got some community service hours helping an old teacher.
Old as a teacher from your past or old as in elderly?
Teacher from my past. She's not very old. xD
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Meshakhad on September 06, 2013, 02:27:44 am
I woke up in Norway.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: chitoryu12 on September 06, 2013, 03:25:40 am
I woke up in Norway.

Are you supposed to be there?
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Her3tiK on September 06, 2013, 08:37:18 am
I woke up in Norway.

Are you supposed to be there?
Can we trade places?
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Hades on September 06, 2013, 02:30:00 pm
I made a grilled cheese with a layer of jalapeno slices. It was like eating a giant jalapeno popper.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: QueenofHearts on September 06, 2013, 03:02:17 pm
Apparently, I did the reading for this weekend last Wednesday. So I don't have to read 40 pages (and this is tiny print, bible pages) of actus reus or omissions in criminal law. Not to mention the things that go along with reading (I take notes of what I read).

So this saves me like 3 hours
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Alehksunos on September 06, 2013, 03:12:55 pm
My copy of the World Adventures expansion pack for The Sims 3 had come in the mail just recently.

That doesn't sound like anything special, right? Well what if I told you that the expansion pack itself went on a "world adventure" from the United Kingdom to the United States? I mean it's the funniest thing right now, I even did a comparison of the ERSB and PEGI system (which is used in the United Kingdom) just to show my brother how they do their packaging differently.

The only bad thing about it is... it's pretty much an anal owner's worst nightmare, to have inconsistencies in their collection (hell, it's already fairly inconsistent when I have a Base Game + Seasons expansion box in the row).

EDIT: For regional reasons, the expansion doesn't work. Luckily, I still have some time to return this expansion to the seller.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Ghoti on September 06, 2013, 04:59:32 pm
Glorious day! The President of my college dropped in at the theater interest meeting on Tuesday, in order to give students a chance to talk to/recognize him. I told him about the chem outing debacle and asked for help. Today I found out that the offending student has been suspended (with a stern warning that any future "incidents" will probably get her expelled) and the teacher "supervisor" of the QSA (previously unmentioned because I had no idea there was a QSA supervisor, as he never showed up to any meetings) has been officially reprimanded.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on September 06, 2013, 05:05:50 pm
Glorious day! The President of my college dropped in at the theater interest meeting on Tuesday, in order to give students a chance to talk to/recognize him. I told him about the chem outing debacle and asked for help. Today I found out that the offending student has been suspended (with a stern warning that any future "incidents" will probably get her expelled) and the teacher "supervisor" of the QSA (previously unmentioned because I had no idea there was a QSA supervisor, as he never showed up to any meetings) has been officially reprimanded.

That, my friend, truly is glorious!  Justice has been served, no?
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Ghoti on September 06, 2013, 06:00:01 pm
Glorious day! The President of my college dropped in at the theater interest meeting on Tuesday, in order to give students a chance to talk to/recognize him. I told him about the chem outing debacle and asked for help. Today I found out that the offending student has been suspended (with a stern warning that any future "incidents" will probably get her expelled) and the teacher "supervisor" of the QSA (previously unmentioned because I had no idea there was a QSA supervisor, as he never showed up to any meetings) has been officially reprimanded.

That, my friend, truly is glorious!  Justice has been served, no?
Yes it has. For the first time in a long time, an authority figure has helped me without also screwing me over in some way.
I also found out the theater folk are some of the most interesting and accepting weirdos I've ever met. Dis gon b gud.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: wrightway on September 06, 2013, 08:04:46 pm
Glorious day! The President of my college dropped in at the theater interest meeting on Tuesday, in order to give students a chance to talk to/recognize him. I told him about the chem outing debacle and asked for help. Today I found out that the offending student has been suspended (with a stern warning that any future "incidents" will probably get her expelled) and the teacher "supervisor" of the QSA (previously unmentioned because I had no idea there was a QSA supervisor, as he never showed up to any meetings) has been officially reprimanded.

That is absolutely wonderful! Happy dance time!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: PosthumanHeresy on September 06, 2013, 09:08:18 pm
Numfar! Do the dance of joy!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Morgenleoht on September 06, 2013, 09:45:09 pm
One of the senior elders at the Indigenous Corporation where I volunteer at called me 'a fine young Aboriginal woman' on Facebook today.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Ghoti on September 06, 2013, 10:13:12 pm
Numfar! Do the dance of joy!
(http://suptg.thisisnotatrueending.com/archive/24874032/images/1368772555700.gif)
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Shane for Wax on September 07, 2013, 12:46:35 am
I'm getting better at photoshop.

My last two creations:

(http://24.media.tumblr.com/b69a50bc0b9ba2f69d09baefaca3b0f4/tumblr_msqnqy3Rab1qdl4w6o1_500.png)

(http://31.media.tumblr.com/ca345a02525197279937c01c0e0a7c13/tumblr_mspcnfAfe01qdl4w6o1_500.png)

I'm so happy I'm not 100% talentless. I'm not great at photoshop but I'm not as bad as I was or what I see from some people on tumblr or even in the real world.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: SimSim on September 07, 2013, 11:31:40 am
Found a couple of cool things at an arts festival. Now to figure out where to put them.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Her3tiK on September 07, 2013, 02:18:46 pm
Found a website looking for contributing writers (largely on social issues). Already sent an application email; I'd love to be able to write about current events.

Or at all... I think the music site abandoned me ;-;
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sleepy on September 08, 2013, 09:03:38 am
I went to Busch Gardens yesterday and it was SO amazing. All the animals there were so happy, and I had exotic birds landing on me to eat the food I had.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Witchyjoshy on September 08, 2013, 01:25:34 pm
I went to Busch Gardens yesterday and it was SO amazing. All the animals there were so happy, and I had exotic birds landing on me to eat the food I had.

God dammit I am so jealous right now XD
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ironbite on September 08, 2013, 03:25:46 pm
I really miss going to Williamsburg to go to Busch Gardens.

Ironbite-someday I'll have the time.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Leafy on September 08, 2013, 05:34:35 pm
Yay for getting to sleep in!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on September 08, 2013, 08:32:34 pm
I feel accomplished!  I've begun work on my mod's first functional block: the Steel Mill.

(http://i655.photobucket.com/albums/uu273/RH-00/Keep%20of%20Metal%20and%20Gold/th_2013-09-08_193813_zpsbce89c0a.png) (http://i655.photobucket.com/albums/uu273/RH-00/Keep%20of%20Metal%20and%20Gold/2013-09-08_193813_zpsbce89c0a.png)

So far, all I've gotten is the block itself and the recipe down-packed, but there will be more!  Yes, I'm moving on from the Composite Bow for now, until I can get it to render properly.  The textures are likely temporary til I can get someone to make me a proper set.

What's its purpose?  To make steel, of course!  I'll have a semi-companion block/machine called the Flint Grindstone that will allow you to grind down soft materials like sandstone, cobble, and for the purposes of the Steel Mill, coal and charcoal, into usable dusts or softer blocks like sand or gravel.  The Steel Mill requires two kinds of fuel to operate: proper coal or charcoal in one slot, and coal or charcoal dust in the other, to lend carbon to the inputted iron, thus creating steel.  I plan on it working about the same speed as a vanilla furnace, maybe a little bit faster, but one set of fuel will only last 4 smeltings instead of the 8 you get with a vanilla furnace.

However, char/coal isn't the only solid fuel you can use!  Any fuel that will work in a vanilla furnace will work here.  So, if you want to use a bucket of lava, you can use a bucket of lava and get 50 steel!  However, I might make an add-on block for it that can store and utilize liquid fuels from various mods like BuildCraft, Forestry, or GregTech to burn steel in it.  At least...until you get the upgraded version of the Steel Mill, the electric version that only requires char/coal dust, works 25% faster than its lesser cousin, and gives you 10 ingots per dust: the Steel Foundry!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: chitoryu12 on September 09, 2013, 08:58:38 am
Got some good feedback from my acting at HHN for the first rehearsal. Some of the puppeteers doing a walkthrough actually came back into my room purely so they could watch me more.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Ghoti on September 09, 2013, 07:04:38 pm
I found out I (probably) share a genetic mutation with Benedict Cumberbatch. It's a form of heterochromia that causes the eyes to be very a Mary Sue-ish combination of blue, green, and gold. For comparison (Spoilered for size:)
(click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Witchyjoshy on September 09, 2013, 07:20:14 pm
Cool!

My eyes just tend to be blue and green hazel.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Ghoti on September 09, 2013, 07:33:25 pm
Cool!

My eyes just tend to be blue and green hazel.
I'm also the only person in my family with that mutation. My mom and sister's eyes are baby blue, my dad and little brother have hazel eyes, and my older brother's eyes are chocolate brown.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: chitoryu12 on September 09, 2013, 07:41:03 pm
My eyes aren't anything unusual, just very, very blue.
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Post by: wrightway on September 09, 2013, 07:46:34 pm
At least they're blue. My eyes are a boring shade of brown.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Zygarde on September 09, 2013, 08:32:35 pm
At least they're blue. My eyes are a boring shade of brown.
Same I wish my eyes were a different color especially since green eyes apparently run in my dad's family.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Her3tiK on September 10, 2013, 12:24:00 pm
I am not sure that this is the most appropriate place for this, but I received my first topless pic from a friend last night. I say that because it wasn't meant to be sexual in nature.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ironbite on September 10, 2013, 02:50:01 pm
Just a "here's my boobs" type pic?
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: PosthumanHeresy on September 10, 2013, 03:48:26 pm
I am not sure that this is the most appropriate place for this, but I received my first topless pic from a friend last night. I say that because it wasn't meant to be sexual in nature.
How is a topless pic non-sexual?
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Feral Dog on September 10, 2013, 07:31:54 pm
I am not sure that this is the most appropriate place for this, but I received my first topless pic from a friend last night. I say that because it wasn't meant to be sexual in nature.
How is a topless pic non-sexual?


"Does this look normal?"
"Check out my new tattoo/piercing."
"Look how much weight I've gained/lost."
"I look awesome!"
"Are these bug bites, or a rash?"
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: PosthumanHeresy on September 10, 2013, 09:51:06 pm
I am not sure that this is the most appropriate place for this, but I received my first topless pic from a friend last night. I say that because it wasn't meant to be sexual in nature.
How is a topless pic non-sexual?


"Does this look normal?"
"Check out my new tattoo/piercing."
"Look how much weight I've gained/lost."
"I look awesome!"
"Are these bug bites, or a rash?"
The middle three are all sexual. Especially the piercing, since the only one you have to get topless to show is nipples.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Her3tiK on September 11, 2013, 02:23:17 am
I am not sure that this is the most appropriate place for this, but I received my first topless pic from a friend last night. I say that because it wasn't meant to be sexual in nature.
How is a topless pic non-sexual?


"Does this look normal?"
"Check out my new tattoo/piercing."
"Look how much weight I've gained/lost."
"I look awesome!"
"Are these bug bites, or a rash?"
The middle three are all sexual. Especially the piercing, since the only one you have to get topless to show is nipples.
I had actually asked about her new piercings, and we both agree that breasts shouldn't be as sexualized as they are. So in that regard, no, it was not sexual in nature.

Though I'd be lying if I said there wasn't some tension between us.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Askold on September 11, 2013, 02:36:56 am
I am not sure that this is the most appropriate place for this, but I received my first topless pic from a friend last night. I say that because it wasn't meant to be sexual in nature.
How is a topless pic non-sexual?


"Does this look normal?"
"Check out my new tattoo/piercing."
"Look how much weight I've gained/lost."
"I look awesome!"
"Are these bug bites, or a rash?"
The middle three are all sexual. Especially the piercing, since the only one you have to get topless to show is nipples.
I had actually asked about her new piercings, and we both agree that breasts shouldn't be as sexualized as they are. So in that regard, no, it was not sexual in nature.

Though I'd be lying if I said there wasn't some tension between us.
I would not consider the weight gain/loss and tattoo/piercing pics to be sexual either. At least not automatically. ANYTHING can be sexual depending on context.

The "I look awesome" topless picture is the one I'd consider having sexual undertones if sent by a woman. (I know, double standard, but since the pic could be sent with her wearing a bra and have the same "look at my muscles" effect.)

Also: My wife wanted to add that a topless picture of someone breastfeeding a baby would also be in the "not sexual" category. Though I'm not sure how often pics like that are sent.

And there is a fetish for that and- OW! Brainbleach!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: chitoryu12 on September 11, 2013, 02:40:55 am
I went with a friend to go walk a dog at 1:00 AM. Said dog is a husky that's 30% wolf, very massive and intimidating. He's also extremely timid and scared of random stuff, and he damn near ran away from me when I tried to approach him the first time.

But eventually he warmed up to me and legit smiled when I was petting him.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Morgenleoht on September 11, 2013, 02:53:42 am
I made my first batch of vegan ice cream today.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on September 11, 2013, 08:31:31 am
I made my first batch of vegan ice cream today.

How the hell did you manage that?
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Flying Mint Bunny! on September 11, 2013, 08:38:49 am
Made plans to go up to London for New Years Eve with my best friend.

I know it's ridiculously early, but it just randomly popped into my head that i've never been to London for the New Years Eve fireworks before. Which is pretty shameful considering how close I live to London.

Plus, I don't want to spend yet another depressing New Years Eve stuck at home doing fuck all.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: wrightway on September 11, 2013, 12:09:56 pm
I made my first batch of vegan ice cream today.

How the hell did you manage that?

If it's the kind I'm thinking of, it involves using tofu instead of dairy.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Art Vandelay on September 11, 2013, 12:13:43 pm
I made my first batch of vegan ice cream today.

How the hell did you manage that?

If it's the kind I'm thinking of, it involves using tofu instead of dairy.

That sounds absolutely terrible. Even worse than my initial assumption of soy milk, and let me tell you, I absolutely fucking despise soy milk.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on September 11, 2013, 01:54:02 pm
I made my first batch of vegan ice cream today.

How the hell did you manage that?

If it's the kind I'm thinking of, it involves using tofu instead of dairy.

That sounds absolutely terrible. Even worse than my initial assumption of soy milk, and let me tell you, I absolutely fucking despise soy milk.

I can't tolerate milk of any kind.  I can do dairy products like cheese and ice cream, just not the liquid itself.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Flying Mint Bunny! on September 11, 2013, 02:04:13 pm
I made my first batch of vegan ice cream today.

How the hell did you manage that?

If it's the kind I'm thinking of, it involves using tofu instead of dairy.

That sounds absolutely terrible. Even worse than my initial assumption of soy milk, and let me tell you, I absolutely fucking despise soy milk.

I can't tolerate milk of any kind.  I can do dairy products like cheese and ice cream, just not the liquid itself.

Plain soya milk is disgusting, but I actually really like the chocolate flavoured soya milk. It has this sort of nutty aftertaste that's really nice.

So I think that soya ice cream would be nice as long as it's flavoured. Which it obviously will be, because even dairy ice cream has some kind of flavouring added to it.
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Post by: Morgenleoht on September 11, 2013, 04:22:01 pm
I made my first batch of vegan ice cream today.

How the hell did you manage that?

If it's the kind I'm thinking of, it involves using tofu instead of dairy.

That sounds absolutely terrible. Even worse than my initial assumption of soy milk, and let me tell you, I absolutely fucking despise soy milk.

I can't tolerate milk of any kind.  I can do dairy products like cheese and ice cream, just not the liquid itself.

Plain soya milk is disgusting, but I actually really like the chocolate flavoured soya milk. It has this sort of nutty aftertaste that's really nice.

So I think that soya ice cream would be nice as long as it's flavoured. Which it obviously will be, because even dairy ice cream has some kind of flavouring added to it.

Bananas, cocoa powder, coconut milk and a huge-ass dollop of vegan chocolate spread.
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Post by: Flying Mint Bunny! on September 11, 2013, 04:37:41 pm
I made my first batch of vegan ice cream today.

How the hell did you manage that?

If it's the kind I'm thinking of, it involves using tofu instead of dairy.

That sounds absolutely terrible. Even worse than my initial assumption of soy milk, and let me tell you, I absolutely fucking despise soy milk.

I can't tolerate milk of any kind.  I can do dairy products like cheese and ice cream, just not the liquid itself.

Plain soya milk is disgusting, but I actually really like the chocolate flavoured soya milk. It has this sort of nutty aftertaste that's really nice.

So I think that soya ice cream would be nice as long as it's flavoured. Which it obviously will be, because even dairy ice cream has some kind of flavouring added to it.

Bananas, cocoa powder, coconut milk and a huge-ass dollop of vegan chocolate spread.

That sounds delicious.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: PosthumanHeresy on September 11, 2013, 04:56:40 pm
I am not sure that this is the most appropriate place for this, but I received my first topless pic from a friend last night. I say that because it wasn't meant to be sexual in nature.
How is a topless pic non-sexual?


"Does this look normal?"
"Check out my new tattoo/piercing."
"Look how much weight I've gained/lost."
"I look awesome!"
"Are these bug bites, or a rash?"
The middle three are all sexual. Especially the piercing, since the only one you have to get topless to show is nipples.
I had actually asked about her new piercings, and we both agree that breasts shouldn't be as sexualized as they are. So in that regard, no, it was not sexual in nature.

Though I'd be lying if I said there wasn't some tension between us.
I agree they shouldn't be, but that said, I'd still be turned on, because I see them that way.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Morgenleoht on September 11, 2013, 05:18:14 pm
I made my first batch of vegan ice cream today.

How the hell did you manage that?

If it's the kind I'm thinking of, it involves using tofu instead of dairy.

That sounds absolutely terrible. Even worse than my initial assumption of soy milk, and let me tell you, I absolutely fucking despise soy milk.

I can't tolerate milk of any kind.  I can do dairy products like cheese and ice cream, just not the liquid itself.

Plain soya milk is disgusting, but I actually really like the chocolate flavoured soya milk. It has this sort of nutty aftertaste that's really nice.

So I think that soya ice cream would be nice as long as it's flavoured. Which it obviously will be, because even dairy ice cream has some kind of flavouring added to it.

Bananas, cocoa powder, coconut milk and a huge-ass dollop of vegan chocolate spread.

That sounds delicious.

It is. Five bananas, a cup of coconut milk, two tablespoons of cocoa powder and a heaped tablespoon of vegan chocolate spread, blended for five minutes and then frozen for 4+ hours. You could even use the unfrozen mixture as a really decadent chocolate sauce or dessert.
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Post by: Ghoti on September 12, 2013, 01:04:01 am
I went to see my shrink today and when I got home my cat and dog had decided to tolerate each other so they could greet me at the same time. So I hugged my smiling Shepherd-Doberman mix while my 18lb cat stood on my shoulder and purred in my ear.
Also I went two hours without adding to the Bad Thoughts Jar, which for me is fucking fantastic.
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Post by: chitoryu12 on September 12, 2013, 02:00:35 am
I was picked to do a special event for HHN on the 19th!
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Post by: Jebediah on September 12, 2013, 10:42:35 am
Today I am happy with myself.
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Post by: Søren on September 12, 2013, 11:51:22 pm
We got the little cunt thats been keying peoples cars on the street. Photographic evidence and all
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Post by: Ghoti on September 13, 2013, 12:45:27 am
STORY TIEM YOU GUISE

When my high school biology teacher was in high school biology, his teacher had a really strong Boston accent. Said teacher was very stern and very sensitive about his accent and thus had twentysomething high schoolers convinced that the denizens of hell would tear the balls off anyone who dared mock his manner of speech.
Then comes my teacher. He was (and still is) an unrepentant shitstirrer. He decides to mock the teacher.
One portion of the class involved memorizing the periodic table of elements in preparation for upperclass chemistry, and the way they did that was by saying the elements in order of ascending atomic number. Every three days or so a new element would be added, turning the semester-long exercise into a really boring game of Simon. When the class got to number 33, my teacher decided to say "arsenic" like his teacher did: "ahhhsenic". He counted on the twentysomething other students to drown out the sound of his mockery by saying it correctly.
However, due to reasons still unknown, the teacher stopped the recitation an element early. This led to my biology teacher blurting "ahhhsenic" to an otherwise quiet room, much to his terror. The teacher very calmly asked to see him after class ad resumed teaching.  He describes the next forty minutes of normal but subdued class as "the most terrifying experience of my life up to that point".
After class, the teacher has him sit down on the other side of his desk and simply stares at him until he's almost ready to cry. (My biology teacher was a sensitive child before he learned not to care.) After about five eternities (or five minutes, he wasn't counting), the teacher writes him a late pass and sends him on his way. As he leaves the classroom, he can hear his teacher laughing.
My biology teacher is still slightly terrified of people with Boston accents. </pointless story is pointless>
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: chitoryu12 on September 13, 2013, 01:06:28 am
He definitely sounds like a sensitive teenager if just staring at him could make him crap himself.

Staring works best if you could actually do some damage and you're trying to silently intimidate the other guy with that fact. A high school teacher, unless they whip off their belt, just isn't that scary.
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Post by: Witchyjoshy on September 13, 2013, 01:47:24 am
He definitely sounds like a sensitive teenager if just staring at him could make him crap himself.

Staring works best if you could actually do some damage and you're trying to silently intimidate the other guy with that fact. A high school teacher, unless they whip off their belt, just isn't that scary.

Not all threat is physical
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Post by: chitoryu12 on September 13, 2013, 02:08:54 am
He definitely sounds like a sensitive teenager if just staring at him could make him crap himself.

Staring works best if you could actually do some damage and you're trying to silently intimidate the other guy with that fact. A high school teacher, unless they whip off their belt, just isn't that scary.

Not all threat is physical

I'm aware, but it's a high school teacher. Unless you've been going to school in Hell (or wherever in Oklahoma MadCat is, which may be the same place), there's a limit to how much they can do without getting in deep shit.

Parents? Different matter.
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Post by: Ghoti on September 13, 2013, 12:24:37 pm
From how I interpret it, the Boston teacher was scary due to force of personality and a nasty habit of contacting parents for slight infractions.
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Post by: chitoryu12 on September 14, 2013, 01:37:07 am
From how I interpret it, the Boston teacher was scary due to force of personality and a nasty habit of contacting parents for slight infractions.

See, I never had to worry about that. My mom was actually sensible most of the time, and she could tell when something was afoot. She usually had more conflict with my teachers than I did.

There was an incident in 11th grade where someone misinterpreted (intentionally or otherwise) a joke I made as a bomb threat. After having all of my stuff and body searched (including going with a rather incredulous janitor to confirm that my locker was empty), I explained exactly what happened. The dean made the mistake of not telling my side of the story when on the phone with my mother, which she immediately found out and raised hell for.

The same dean threatened to have me arrested for trespassing when I was at the school after graduation to drop off some papers (because I didn't call the administrative office beforehand), and I pointed out that this was a recent policy change and they had no signage or any other warning indicating it. I ended up basically verbally flipping him off and leaving.
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Post by: Søren on September 14, 2013, 07:07:56 am
The pet store got some baby love birds today. So hopefully soon I will have a couple of birdies :3
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Post by: The Right Honourable Mlle Antéchrist on September 14, 2013, 07:13:42 am
I am not sure that this is the most appropriate place for this, but I received my first topless pic from a friend last night. I say that because it wasn't meant to be sexual in nature.
How is a topless pic non-sexual?


"Does this look normal?"
"Check out my new tattoo/piercing."
"Look how much weight I've gained/lost."
"I look awesome!"
"Are these bug bites, or a rash?"
The middle three are all sexual. Especially the piercing, since the only one you have to get topless to show is nipples.

How, exactly, is showing off a new piercing or weight changes automatically sexual? Unless you're doing it with the intent of turning someone on, you're just showing someone a body part that has recently changed in appearance.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on September 14, 2013, 08:29:42 am
To the one doing the showing, it may very well be perfectly platonic.  To any viewers, however, it could easily, understandably, and automatically be sexualized because that's how we've been wired.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: The Right Honourable Mlle Antéchrist on September 14, 2013, 10:07:43 am
To the one doing the showing, it may very well be perfectly platonic.  To any viewers, however, it could easily, understandably, and automatically be sexualized because that's how we've been wired.

In some cases, sure, but it's weird to be like "Nope, that's sexual because I would get turned on by it, even though both you and the other person didn't see it that way."
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Post by: Shane for Wax on September 14, 2013, 06:48:10 pm
I'm alive.
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Post by: ironbite on September 14, 2013, 07:58:36 pm
*hefts plasma rifle*

Ironbite-let's change that then.
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Post by: Shane for Wax on September 14, 2013, 08:09:58 pm
Considering why i felt to actually post that, now really isn't  the time, ironbite.
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Post by: Ghoti on September 14, 2013, 08:28:14 pm
Bad Ironbite! Bad! Go sit in the corner! Shoo! *waves rolled-up newspaper threateningly*
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Post by: RavynousHunter on September 15, 2013, 08:52:44 am
After suffering a night of flu-like hell, in which I woke up several times thru the night...something that hasn't happened once since I moved here, I actually don't feel all THAT bad.  The fever's gone, I DON'T feel like shit, and while I'm still a bit congested, I'm steadily improving.

I'm turning into Luke Cage!
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Post by: chitoryu12 on September 15, 2013, 10:26:21 am
Going in for a few hours at Universal today. Looks like they got my body in!
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Post by: Her3tiK on September 15, 2013, 12:56:08 pm
Had a great night catching up with a friend who's moving to the east coast to play DotA professionally. Some of my other buds from high school showed up, and met some cool people my friend met from... church. Don't really plan on partaking in that to socialize with them later, but they were fun to talk to.
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Post by: Ghoti on September 15, 2013, 01:13:25 pm
My binder has been ordered and shipped.
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Post by: Random Gal on September 15, 2013, 05:25:47 pm
An LGBT club is just starting on my campus. Eight people showed up to our preliminary meeting today, which is pretty successful for South Dakota.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: chitoryu12 on September 15, 2013, 06:38:37 pm
Got to get some extra pay at Universal working on my new half-transformed wolf body. Which translates to "Sitting there futzing about for 3 hours and spending 1 hour actually working in the house and being paid for the whole thing."
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Post by: maanantai on September 15, 2013, 09:56:40 pm
I actually got some sleep last night and feel like I can get through this day at work, too. Yay for me.

And I've got most of my homework for tonights swedish lessons done, just need hubs to check them and help with few little thingies. I feel funny about feeling good studying that shite. And actually paying for it too. Which proves that I'm on my way growing up.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Ghoti on September 18, 2013, 01:29:43 pm
MY BINDER HAS ARRIVED!!! It's a little long and the sensation takes some getting used to but IT'S HERE AND IT'S MINE AND NOBODY CAN GIVE ME SHIT ABOUT IT!
(http://iambrony.steeph.tp-radio.de/mlp/gif/33966__safe_twilight-sparkle_animated_filly_cute.gif)
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Post by: Her3tiK on September 18, 2013, 07:25:05 pm
Apparently I qualified for a BOG Grant, which not only pays my course tuition through next summer, but retroactively paid this semester. I was not aware of having filled this form out.
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Post by: chitoryu12 on September 19, 2013, 02:44:43 am
HHN Employee Preview is over, and our house has been receiving rave reviews!
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Post by: Feral Dog on September 19, 2013, 03:10:09 am
Hadn't read Gunnerkrigg Court for a couple weeks, I return to a rabid fandom due to
(click to show/hide)
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Post by: Flying Mint Bunny! on September 19, 2013, 07:33:19 am
My internet is back after being down for two days.  ;D
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Post by: ironbite on September 19, 2013, 09:51:47 am
Hadn't read Gunnerkrigg Court for a couple weeks, I return to a rabid fandom due to
(click to show/hide)

Yeah I'm thinking that's not exactly the Seed Bismuth but something that's trying to wreak havoc at the Court.

Ironbite-me thinks there's a reason for the Divide and not just because Coyote did it for laughs.
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Post by: RavynousHunter on September 20, 2013, 04:42:42 pm
Emailed my resume to the library up the road from me, and the lady that responded (said she forwarded it to HR) was really nice.  I dunno why, but I have a good feeling about this.  I'd really love to work in a library, nice and quiet and surrounded by books.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: chitoryu12 on September 21, 2013, 02:06:46 am
Not only is our house at HHN the current #1 of the leaderboards, John Landis came through with his wife and gave us high praise. He came through twice. We scared him both times.
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Post by: Morgenleoht on September 21, 2013, 02:08:25 am
My laptop is fixed!
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Post by: chitoryu12 on September 21, 2013, 02:20:40 am
Forgot to mention, I got filmed doing my role on Wednesday during preview night and had an obscene amount of pictures taken of me.

Guess who's on the local news?
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Post by: Ghoti on September 21, 2013, 02:24:49 am
I was at a grocery store in my "Procrastinators Unite! ...Tomorrow" shirt and a little old man came up and told me how much he loved it.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Her3tiK on September 21, 2013, 11:50:49 am
I was at a grocery store in my "Procrastinators Unite! ...Tomorrow" shirt and a little old man came up and told me how much he loved it.
I'll comment on this later.
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Post by: Sleepy on September 23, 2013, 09:26:55 am
Okay, I love my professor for my abstract comp sci class. I wrote the following as part of a response to a question, and my professor inserted the bold part during his grading.

Quote
Since observation is a requirement for real thought, it follows that the ability to make connections and proceed from one thought to the next because of those connections is also a requirement. An example is, “This kitchen looks very nice. I didn’t expect such high-end appliances since the homeowner is currently a full-time college student. I wonder where they obtain the extra cash for it. Perhaps they have wealthy parents like my old friend Jim or are selling meth"

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Post by: Jebediah on September 23, 2013, 10:08:49 pm
This video is two years old, so I'm sure many, if not all, of you already know about it, but I just learned about it today and it is the coolest thing I have ever heard.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cQl6jUjFjp4
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Post by: Random Gal on September 23, 2013, 11:14:43 pm
I learned that Nintendo was founded on September 23, and that September 23 happens to be Celebrate Bisexuality Day.

And as a bisexual Nintendo fan, I think that's pretty epic.
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Post by: SimSim on September 24, 2013, 04:38:08 pm
I finally managed to snag the parking spot in front of my house after a week of having to park down the block.
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Post by: Zygarde on September 24, 2013, 05:04:41 pm
I finally came out to my grandmother and she says she accepts me so that's lifted a large load off my shoulders.
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Post by: Witchyjoshy on September 24, 2013, 05:16:04 pm
Ordered an inverted pentagram today.  I FEEL LIKE SUCH A FUCKING REBEL!!

Also the side effect is that it'll be perfect for my halloween costume this year.
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Post by: Shane for Wax on September 24, 2013, 06:09:23 pm
Most people I talk to tend to just call that a pentacle, to distinguish from the 'right side up' pentagram.

I got my pain shots today and my glasses fixed. That's as good as it gets around here.
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Post by: Søren on September 24, 2013, 08:12:28 pm
Ordered an inverted pentagram today.  I FEEL LIKE SUCH A FUCKING REBEL!!

Also the side effect is that it'll be perfect for my halloween costume this year.

YOU FUCKING BADASS
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Post by: Witchyjoshy on September 24, 2013, 09:44:53 pm
Most people I talk to tend to just call that a pentacle, to distinguish from the 'right side up' pentagram.

I got my pain shots today and my glasses fixed. That's as good as it gets around here.

Technically, from what I understand a pentacle is just a pentagram in a circle.  Or something like that.
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Post by: Morgenleoht on September 24, 2013, 10:04:04 pm
I'll be getting to move in with my aunt and cousin in January. Six months of extra saving money FTW!
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Post by: Shane for Wax on September 24, 2013, 10:39:47 pm
Most people I talk to tend to just call that a pentacle, to distinguish from the 'right side up' pentagram.

I got my pain shots today and my glasses fixed. That's as good as it gets around here.

Technically, from what I understand a pentacle is just a pentagram in a circle.  Or something like that.

Depends on who you talk to, I suppose.

I just call anything five-pointed star-y a pentagram. Easier that way.
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Post by: Sigmaleph on September 24, 2013, 10:59:45 pm
I typically call all five-pointed stars pentacles, even though that's not strictly correct, because where I grew up "pentagram" means the five parallel lines you use to write sheet music.
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Post by: RavynousHunter on September 24, 2013, 11:00:44 pm
From what I understand, a pentacle is a 5-pointed star, upright, in a circle, like so:
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/97/Pentacle_2.svg/220px-Pentacle_2.svg.png)

Whereas a pentagram has the star pointing downward, either in a circle or pentagon, like...
(http://gnosticwarrior.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/upsidedown-pentagram.png)
or this...
(http://intermath.coe.uga.edu/topics/geometry/polygons/resrces/pentstar.gif)

If I remember correctly, the reasoning for the latter was so it'd look closer to the face of a goat, or so a stylized goat's head could fit roughly into the area.  You learn odd things when one of your cousin's girlfriends was, at one time, a confessed Luciferian.
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Post by: Shane for Wax on September 24, 2013, 11:14:04 pm
IDK, I don't use pentagrams and pentacles in my religion. And I've forgotten most of what I learned during my 'I'm gonna try out the edgy and restricted religions' phase.
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Post by: Søren on September 24, 2013, 11:57:05 pm
Dude I am getting so much work done on this essay. I am quite pleased
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Post by: Ghoti on September 24, 2013, 11:59:07 pm
IDK, I don't use pentagrams and pentacles in my religion. And I've forgotten most of what I learned during my 'I'm gonna try out the edgy and restricted religions' phase.
The only thing I remember from my "edgy restricted religions" phase is that an upside-down cross is NOT the/a satanic cross, it's St. Peter's cross. I tried to impart this information to someone else even more "edgy" than myself and got cussed out.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Shane for Wax on September 25, 2013, 12:20:41 am
I'm not sure you have to go looking at non-Christian religions to figure that one out. Tho I find it odd how very few Christians know this bit of information whereas it is usually the non-Christians who know it.

I do like the Sigil of Lucifer tho. More people should use it.
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Post by: chitoryu12 on September 25, 2013, 01:16:25 am
IDK, I don't use pentagrams and pentacles in my religion. And I've forgotten most of what I learned during my 'I'm gonna try out the edgy and restricted religions' phase.
The only thing I remember from my "edgy restricted religions" phase is that an upside-down cross is NOT the/a satanic cross, it's St. Peter's cross. I tried to impart this information to someone else even more "edgy" than myself and got cussed out.

Funny enough, GTA V actually got it right: if you look closely at Patricia Madrazo (a very kind, calm Mexican woman married to a wealthy mob boss), she's wearing an upside-down cross.
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Post by: Witchyjoshy on September 25, 2013, 02:04:53 am
I'm not sure you have to go looking at non-Christian religions to figure that one out. Tho I find it odd how very few Christians know this bit of information whereas it is usually the non-Christians who know it.

I do like the Sigil of Lucifer tho. More people should use it.

Yeah, that's a ridiculously awesome sigil.

I'm not actually becoming a Satanist, though, so the sigil wouldn't mean as much to me.

Also searching for "pentagram" tends to get me mostly the same thing as "pentacles".  So... let's hear it for confusing pagan markets?
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Meshakhad on September 25, 2013, 03:04:57 am
So, yesterday, when I started German class, I sat next to 2 very nice girls (sisters, actually), who were both history buffs and into strategy games. Today, one sister was apparently happy to see me, and we spent most of our break talking about obscure bits of history.

I like the way this is going.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Shane for Wax on September 25, 2013, 11:17:53 am
I'm not sure you have to go looking at non-Christian religions to figure that one out. Tho I find it odd how very few Christians know this bit of information whereas it is usually the non-Christians who know it.

I do like the Sigil of Lucifer tho. More people should use it.

Yeah, that's a ridiculously awesome sigil.

I'm not actually becoming a Satanist, though, so the sigil wouldn't mean as much to me.

Also searching for "pentagram" tends to get me mostly the same thing as "pentacles".  So... let's hear it for confusing pagan markets?

Pagan things are confusing and clouded and some of it is false and the rest is Christianized. What can ya do?
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Ghoti on September 25, 2013, 11:38:45 am
My cat walked past three sunny spots, including the one where his sister was sleeping, in order to lay on my lap. I take that as the highest form of praise my cat is capable of giving. All of the cats will sit on my lap if I hold them there, but he's the only one who deliberately chooses it over other spots.
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Post by: wrightway on September 25, 2013, 07:34:32 pm
A friend of mine posted her maid of honor pictures from a wedding she was recently in. The ones of her dancing with her kids are adorable and gave me warm fuzzies.
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Post by: Feral Dog on September 26, 2013, 01:17:04 am
Got into my math class.
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Post by: Witchyjoshy on September 26, 2013, 09:13:17 pm
Had a good day today, most of which involved being away from the internet.

Cleaned my room up quite a bit, got to make pizza and hang out with my mother, and lotsa other stuff.
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Post by: nickiknack on September 26, 2013, 10:16:24 pm
I can say for certain that I'm completely done with my Pinkie Pie cosplay outfit, and the only thing I really need to do is to iron on the cutiemark patch.
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Post by: RavynousHunter on September 27, 2013, 12:03:18 am
My birthday is officially tomorrow!  Woooooooooooooh!  First birthday with my girlfriend, I am a happy camper.
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Post by: The Right Honourable Mlle Antéchrist on September 27, 2013, 12:25:33 am
I got a raise today!

My birthday is officially tomorrow!  Woooooooooooooh!  First birthday with my girlfriend, I am a happy camper.

Happy birthday, Rav :)
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on September 27, 2013, 12:51:48 am
I got a raise today!

My birthday is officially tomorrow!  Woooooooooooooh!  First birthday with my girlfriend, I am a happy camper.

Happy birthday, Rav :)

Yay, thankee!  Also, woohoo!  A raise is always good.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: chitoryu12 on September 27, 2013, 02:18:07 am
I got thumbs-up from someone who may be one of the Universal show directors for my stuff tonight.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: The Right Honourable Mlle Antéchrist on September 27, 2013, 02:35:59 am
I got a raise today!

My birthday is officially tomorrow!  Woooooooooooooh!  First birthday with my girlfriend, I am a happy camper.

Happy birthday, Rav :)

Yay, thankee!  Also, woohoo!  A raise is always good.

I'm pretty stoked about it. I've been struggling to pay off some debts lately, largely because I had a number of unforeseen expenses right after purchasing my laptop, so this raise is going to be super helpful in getting caught up.
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Post by: Feral Dog on September 27, 2013, 03:19:20 am
Made a hat. No pattern, just freehand.

(The first picture has the actual color, the second just looks better.)
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: chitoryu12 on September 28, 2013, 01:53:34 am
I have fangirls for my HHN stuff.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Shane for Wax on September 28, 2013, 07:43:40 am
I found out that I can use google cache to access the videos that are on the site I've been using to watch Game of Thrones. While I'm doing this the site is technically down but google cache is so good it has the ability to show me the videos.

Why did I not try this earlier? Because I'm a dufus.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Søren on September 28, 2013, 08:33:17 am
Finished off a huge chunk of essay, which I didnt expect would happen, I just got on a roll.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Jebediah on September 28, 2013, 06:58:17 pm
Yesterday I went to an awesome concert.

Today I successfully installed a second hard drive on my desktop.

Tonight I am going to what should be a super excellent concert. One of my favorite bands is playing and I convinced all of my siblings to go. It will be the last time we'll all be able to hang out for the next few months, so this really means a lot to me.

Tomorrow is renaissance festival day!

Best Weekend Ever.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Ghoti on September 29, 2013, 12:31:15 am
My appetite seems to be coming back after a two-week absence. Ramen with green onions, egg, and black pepper has never been so good.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: QueenofHearts on September 29, 2013, 02:03:49 am
Had one of the greatest days of my life

Got a tat
Got drunk
Had some guys buy me those drinks :)
went to a concert
hung out with friends
Ate a turkey and cheese sandwich. It was a good turkey & cheese sandwich.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: chitoryu12 on September 29, 2013, 02:09:12 am
Had a really good day at HHN. We're trying our best to have my partner scare someone over the railing onto my platform. We come really close.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: The Right Honourable Mlle Antéchrist on September 29, 2013, 02:09:41 am
Had one of the greatest days of my life

Got a tat
Got drunk
Had some guys buy me those drinks :)
went to a concert
hung out with friends
Ate a turkey and cheese sandwich. It was a good turkey & cheese sandwich.

Sounds like a great day. :)

Will we get to see the new tattoo?
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Osama bin Bambi on September 29, 2013, 03:05:09 am
Had one of the greatest days of my life

Got a tat
Got drunk
Had some guys buy me those drinks :)
went to a concert
hung out with friends
Ate a turkey and cheese sandwich. It was a good turkey & cheese sandwich.

Sounds like a great day. :)

Will we get to see the new tattoo?

Seconded!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on September 29, 2013, 08:41:36 am
Most.  Epic.  Birthday.  Evar.

Used the Barnes and Noble gift card I got from my girlfriend's mum to get me a replica of Sirius Black's wand, went to the international market and got a big-ass thing of pocky (almond crunch, my favourite kind!), a pack of some kinda energy drink I've never tried before (comes in lil 150ml bottles), a new kind of tier 2 (maybe even tier 3) ramen, and my lady got me a PS2!

But, the fun don't stop there.  Apparently, my bro and mum are going in together to get me a 360, a copy of GTA 5, and a special edition of both Skyrim and New Vegas.

Went out with my lady to a cool Vietnamese place, had many tasty nommers there, then had sundaes and played GTA 5...really starting to enjoy playing as Trevor!

And, to top it all off, the irritating flatmate who had his family living with him (wife + daughter) against contract moved out yesterday!  This house will be, like...300% quieter now!  I am a happy camper.  A happy camper who is considering dressing up as Sirius Black for Halloween.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: SkyTrekTower on September 29, 2013, 04:29:53 pm
I got hired to work at a  Marriott Courtyard today after just one interview.  This will be my first paying job, and I can finally afford to build a life now.   
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Flying Mint Bunny! on September 30, 2013, 07:35:31 am
I got hired to work at a  Marriott Courtyard today after just one interview.  This will be my first paying job, and I can finally afford to build a life now.

Congratulations  :D
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Her3tiK on September 30, 2013, 10:55:34 am
The latest article I wrote for The Good Men Project (http://goodmenproject.com/featured-content/syrias-refugees-what-happens-to-those-displaced-by-violence/) was the first one they posted this morning!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Søren on September 30, 2013, 08:52:02 pm
I got 83 percent on my essay

Also had a really nice conversation with a classmate. It was quite nice. My confidence in my social abilities is up a notch
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: chitoryu12 on October 01, 2013, 11:33:52 pm
Went to open mic night at a tiny little coffee shop near downtown Orlando to watch my new friend (one of the swings at our HHN house) play ukulele and sing original music with a voice that's way stronger than her 5'3 adorableness would suggest.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Ghoti on October 02, 2013, 01:37:35 pm
I discovered salt and vinegar chicken wings. I will never again dread going to a wing joint because I don't know what to order.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Iczerfour on October 02, 2013, 07:40:16 pm
I learned how to play the first few notes from "hungry like the wolf" on my cello
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: chitoryu12 on October 02, 2013, 09:52:20 pm
Went to Epcot's Food & Wine Festival for a few hours. I'm going to be making trips once or twice a week until I eat every single item.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Zygarde on October 04, 2013, 05:31:29 pm
My face has stopped hurting and while the swelling hasn't gone down (doctor says it won't for a week.)  and I can start re-eating solid foods in about a week or two also they have finally given me painkillers that actually work(last time I had oral work done the painkillers did jack shit.)
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sigmaleph on October 04, 2013, 08:46:28 pm
I went from "Fuck, I cannot understand any of this!" to "Oh, hey, this is easy" in the course of a single day.

Which is convenient, because the test is tomorrow.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Søren on October 04, 2013, 10:53:58 pm
Yessssss. 10/10 on a cardiopulmonary quiz
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Ghoti on October 05, 2013, 01:04:25 am
There will be a day when I don't eat nachos at midnight because I'm high as a kite but today is not that day.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: chitoryu12 on October 05, 2013, 03:50:23 am
Someone messed with my rather fragile puppet feet during one of my sets and I had the police grab him at the end of the house to stop him from breaking shit.

The reason it's a good thing is because not only did I stop a potential asshole from damaging set pieces and puppets, but the sight of me lifting myself out of my hole while staring at him with apparent murder in my eyes (in reality, I was just trying to memorize his appearance to identify him) caused him to panic and run. Apparently he sprinted all the way through the next room as well.

I can officially say that all I need to do to intimidate someone is start moving toward them.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Søren on October 06, 2013, 07:28:55 am
My favourite russian grammar site is back up. So i can start my studies again
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: chitoryu12 on October 06, 2013, 01:42:39 pm
Because I strained my neck and shoulders with the repetitive motion in my spot at work, they moved me to one of the Nazi zombie/werewolf roles because they figured that it would be less strain on those muscles.

I'm now more injured than I was when they sent me to health services. But I don't care, because it was fun as hell.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: nickiknack on October 08, 2013, 01:24:14 am
I bought advance tickets to see Thor:The Dark World, now the only hard part is waiting a month.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Søren on October 09, 2013, 07:14:15 am
I found a great bird forum to hang out in.

Im discovering bits of tolstoys personality and its an absolute joy.

I got most of my assignments done or near done for uni.

We started enviromental toxicology in my envirobiotech class and its really interesting
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Witchyjoshy on October 09, 2013, 07:36:57 am
I found a great bird forum to hang out in.

Im discovering bits of tolstoys personality and its an absolute joy.

I got most of my assignments done or near done for uni.

We started enviromental toxicology in my envirobiotech class and its really interesting

Sounds like life is good right now! :3

...Confession: I read "Envirobiotech" as "Envirobitch".  I should go to bed.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Her3tiK on October 09, 2013, 10:29:12 am
I'm going to fill out the paperwork for my new job at a local venue/teen center this morning. The commute's going to be odd as all hell until I've got a car, but it'll be well worth it for this; it's exactly the kind of job I want, in the field I want to get in to.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on October 09, 2013, 11:52:58 am
I figured out how to format numbers in C#!  So, instead of "1000 kB," I get "1,000 kB."  Its a small thing, but learning makes me a happy programmer!  Also been working on a program that will let players of modded Minecraft servers keep their Minecraft instances synced up with the server's mods and configs via Dropbox, which I've deemed the Dropbox Minecraft Updater, or DMCU.  Well, the first one works like a charm, and is mind-bogglingly simple, but not very flexible.  DMCU 2, which is currently under development, is going to be a bit more complex, but much more flexible!  Don't take my word for it, look for yourself!

(http://i655.photobucket.com/albums/uu273/RH-00/th_DMCU_2_Preview_0_zpsba043cd7.png) (http://s655.photobucket.com/user/RH-00/media/DMCU_2_Preview_0_zpsba043cd7.png.html)

Such a pretty UI...I think I might be in love, lol.  Though, I should probably rename "Name" to "Name/Series," since my dictionary groups things by the mod suite of which they're a part, like "Mekanism" for Mekanism Generators/Tools.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Meshakhad on October 09, 2013, 03:43:03 pm
I bought and finished The House of Hades.

Now to wait a year for The Blood of Olympus...
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: chitoryu12 on October 09, 2013, 04:53:02 pm
My sister needed a video to accompany a zombie makeup tutorial she was doing for one of her classes, so I threw this together in literally about 2 hours. Which includes the time spent downloading and cutting down the source videos, finding the right remix of the song, and transferring everything over to a laptop one emailed piece at a time so we could use a better editing program.

Also, the gunshots were added as separate sound effects because there was too much other noise in the clips to just use them.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pJkeggP5Uqw
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Zygarde on October 09, 2013, 06:57:48 pm
I have finally found something to help me in my poorness in Algebra and other fields of mathematics.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Art Vandelay on October 12, 2013, 04:25:57 am
Summer went from utterly insufferable to actually bearable. Why, I hear you ask? Two words. Misting fan. Fantastic at keeping everything pleasantly cool, even in the face of 35-40 degree heat and humidity out the ass.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Indikins on October 12, 2013, 09:31:53 pm
I woke up this morning with my dog, Scuppers, sleeping beside me. When he also awoke, he suddenly started jumping around on my bed and we played together for several minutes before I even sat up.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Søren on October 13, 2013, 01:17:59 am
I finished the last of my assignments.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: chitoryu12 on October 13, 2013, 02:25:38 pm
I'm being moved around different roles at HHN until my neck and shoulder injury heal up a bit. On Friday, I was in the finale for Resident Evil. As in the house that's been getting consistently poor reviews and the morale of the scareactors has been dropping like a rock because of it, creating a vicious cycle of crap.

After the 3 sets I performed that night, their coordinator was gushing about me so much that I think he was trying to steal me for his house.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Ghoti on October 13, 2013, 02:32:27 pm
I've been reminding my mother on every opportunity to use my preferred name, and I have also been neglecting to do my laundry. Today instead of shouting my given name to get my attention, she shouted "WILLIAM! COME DO YOUR LAUNDRY NOW OR I'LL THROW THAT STUPID LAPTOP OF YOURS IN THE GARBAGE!" Never before have I been so thrilled by threats of destruction of my personal property.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ironbite on October 13, 2013, 04:59:37 pm
I got a free Lucario.

Ironbite-SUCK IT!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Indikins on October 13, 2013, 11:42:58 pm
I've been reminding my mother on every opportunity to use my preferred name, and I have also been neglecting to do my laundry. Today instead of shouting my given name to get my attention, she shouted "WILLIAM! COME DO YOUR LAUNDRY NOW OR I'LL THROW THAT STUPID LAPTOP OF YOURS IN THE GARBAGE!" Never before have I been so thrilled by threats of destruction of my personal property.

...Any progress is good progress, I guess. I hope it sticks.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Random Gal on October 14, 2013, 12:08:56 am
I got a free Lucario.

Ironbite-SUCK IT!

I don't own any Pokemon games from fourth gen or later.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Ghoti on October 14, 2013, 12:23:36 am
I've been reminding my mother on every opportunity to use my preferred name, and I have also been neglecting to do my laundry. Today instead of shouting my given name to get my attention, she shouted "WILLIAM! COME DO YOUR LAUNDRY NOW OR I'LL THROW THAT STUPID LAPTOP OF YOURS IN THE GARBAGE!" Never before have I been so thrilled by threats of destruction of my personal property.

...Any progress is good progress, I guess. I hope it sticks.
It didn't stick (see "Things That Annoy You" for just how 'unstuck' it is), but thanks for the encouragement. It makes sense, though, that a meltdown comes right after a breakthrough: she's forced to admit to herself that I really am William, but the cognitive dissonance caused by that realization makes her rethink the "vagina = girl, penis = boy" assumption she's held her whole life. Rather than act like an adult about it, she's being a fundamentalist baby with a persecution complex.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: QueenofHearts on October 14, 2013, 03:13:22 pm
I've been reminding my mother on every opportunity to use my preferred name, and I have also been neglecting to do my laundry. Today instead of shouting my given name to get my attention, she shouted "WILLIAM! COME DO YOUR LAUNDRY NOW OR I'LL THROW THAT STUPID LAPTOP OF YOURS IN THE GARBAGE!" Never before have I been so thrilled by threats of destruction of my personal property.

...Any progress is good progress, I guess. I hope it sticks.
It didn't stick (see "Things That Annoy You" for just how 'unstuck' it is), but thanks for the encouragement. It makes sense, though, that a meltdown comes right after a breakthrough: she's forced to admit to herself that I really am William, but the cognitive dissonance caused by that realization makes her rethink the "vagina = girl, penis = boy" assumption she's held her whole life. Rather than act like an adult about it, she's being a fundamentalist baby with a persecution complex.

Welcome to smashing the patriarchy.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on October 14, 2013, 04:37:57 pm
I've been reminding my mother on every opportunity to use my preferred name, and I have also been neglecting to do my laundry. Today instead of shouting my given name to get my attention, she shouted "WILLIAM! COME DO YOUR LAUNDRY NOW OR I'LL THROW THAT STUPID LAPTOP OF YOURS IN THE GARBAGE!" Never before have I been so thrilled by threats of destruction of my personal property.

...Any progress is good progress, I guess. I hope it sticks.
It didn't stick (see "Things That Annoy You" for just how 'unstuck' it is), but thanks for the encouragement. It makes sense, though, that a meltdown comes right after a breakthrough: she's forced to admit to herself that I really am William, but the cognitive dissonance caused by that realization makes her rethink the "vagina = girl, penis = boy" assumption she's held her whole life. Rather than act like an adult about it, she's being a fundamentalist baby with a persecution complex.

Welcome to smashing the patriarchy.

Also known as "Fun Times with QueenOfHearts!"
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ironbite on October 14, 2013, 06:34:51 pm
I GOT BATMAN TO WORK AGAIN AFTER IT WAS FREEZING AT THIS ONE SPOT!

Ironbite-now I know how to fix Deadpool as well.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Morgenleoht on October 16, 2013, 04:17:37 am
I put together a crowdfunding explanation/proposal for the Australian Indigenous Corporation I volunteer for and the CEO told me it was bloody brilliant and I was magnificent.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Dakota Bob on October 16, 2013, 08:04:02 am
Just ate some tasty pasta, hell yeah.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: largeham on October 16, 2013, 09:50:57 am
I put together a crowdfunding explanation/proposal for the Australian Indigenous Corporation I volunteer for and the CEO told me it was bloody brilliant and I was magnificent.

Please don't tell me Warren Mundine is involved.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Morgenleoht on October 16, 2013, 02:39:15 pm
I put together a crowdfunding explanation/proposal for the Australian Indigenous Corporation I volunteer for and the CEO told me it was bloody brilliant and I was magnificent.

Please don't tell me Warren Mundine is involved.

No. We're a grassroots Indigenous Corporation.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: The Right Honourable Mlle Antéchrist on October 16, 2013, 06:33:25 pm
I got a letter from the family of the child I'm sponsoring. I'm excited to start corresponding with them. :)
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Ghoti on October 18, 2013, 07:27:16 pm
I was extraordinarily depressed earlier today after I realized that I've spent more of my life being an ex than being in a relationship, until my cat curled up near my head and washed my face. It helped convince me that I'm still lovable.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Witchyjoshy on October 18, 2013, 07:58:17 pm
Cats seem to be pros at sensing depression and comforting people who have it.

Note to self: Hug own cat later.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Morgenleoht on October 19, 2013, 12:50:53 am
As of today, I have been officially recognised as an Indigenous woman. It's awesome to come home.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Random Gal on October 19, 2013, 02:36:03 am
As of today, I have been officially recognised as an Indigenous woman. It's awesome to come home.

Now you can tell anti-immigrant bigots to go back to Europe.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Morgenleoht on October 19, 2013, 03:12:49 am
As of today, I have been officially recognised as an Indigenous woman. It's awesome to come home.

Now you can tell anti-immigrant bigots to go back to Europe.

To quote 'Bran Nue Dae':
"Now you might think I'm cheeky/but I'd be satisfied/to put you back on the convict ships/and sail you on the tide.'
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: largeham on October 19, 2013, 05:47:05 am
As of today, I have been officially recognised as an Indigenous woman. It's awesome to come home.

Congrats, though I think it is a bit weird to that Indigenous people have to be officially recognised. Also, fuck Andrew Bolt.

In other news, Melbourne Heart didn't win.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Art Vandelay on October 19, 2013, 06:04:30 am
Also, fuck Andrew Bolt.
He's still relevant?
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Morgenleoht on October 19, 2013, 07:50:16 am
As of today, I have been officially recognised as an Indigenous woman. It's awesome to come home.

Congrats, though I think it is a bit weird to that Indigenous people have to be officially recognised. Also, fuck Andrew Bolt.

In other news, Melbourne Heart didn't win.

One blessing is that the Indigenous organisations themselves are the ones who handle the process instead of the government.

Also, fuck Andrew Bolt.
He's still relevant?

It's a conservative government. He'll get print space.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Shane for Wax on October 19, 2013, 01:20:43 pm
I actually feel like I got actual real sleep. It's a fucking miracle. I just wish it felt like I got more than just a couple hours of uninterrupted sleep.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sleepy on October 23, 2013, 02:21:38 pm
My comp sci project just started working. If I smile any more, my face will split in half.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Hades on October 23, 2013, 04:52:15 pm
My comp sci project just started working. If I smile any more, my face will split in half.

Did you fix it by using my suggestions?
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sleepy on October 23, 2013, 06:43:04 pm
My comp sci project just started working. If I smile any more, my face will split in half.

Did you fix it by using my suggestions?

Yes. I just needed to copy-paste it 50000000000 more times.
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Post by: Random Gal on October 30, 2013, 02:32:16 pm
I kissed a guy for the first time last Saturday.
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Post by: ironbite on October 30, 2013, 02:42:57 pm
Beat Mr. Freeze.

Ironbite-that fight feels just...so Batmanish.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Alehksunos on October 30, 2013, 06:11:12 pm
My 3D Modelling teacher has announced that my sadly unfinished model of a fictitious MP3 Player (which I plan to finish later) is not only exceptional, but is good enough to be displayed for future students as an example.

I am both in awe and annoyed, as I fear that may correspond with "Oh, damn. I didn't finish. Maybe if I do good enough my teacher might accept my unfinished assignment." for future students. I mean I'm happy my teacher was impressed, but not so happy with being an idol in this Family-Unfriendly Aesop. And this is from a teacher who worked in a lot of projects, and some of these projects were unfortunately crappy movies (oh, and did he share the horror stories working for them).

But you know, maybe it's not too much to crow about, as at least I've learned how to build those damn models from scratch with the help of reference images.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Meshakhad on October 31, 2013, 12:05:43 am
The Red Sox won the World Series.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Ghoti on October 31, 2013, 01:40:57 am
Last night my mom was screaming about how if I "push my agenda" (read: ask for correct pronouns) my boss is going to be so grossed out he'll dump me in the middle of the holiday rush. As it turns out, I don't have to ask for correct pronouns - my coworkers use them anyway. Faith in Humanity +1.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Askold on October 31, 2013, 01:54:23 am
Last night my mom was screaming about how if I "push my agenda" (read: ask for correct pronouns) my boss is going to be so grossed out he'll dump me in the middle of the holiday rush. As it turns out, I don't have to ask for correct pronouns - my coworkers use them anyway. Faith in Humanity +1.
Hooray! Shows her what she knows about modern world and prejudices.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Ghoti on October 31, 2013, 02:04:47 am
Also shows that I can pass as a young man, mezzo soprano be damned. I did fudge the truth by saying that I have a hormonal imbalance that made me "hit puberty at kind of a wonky angle", which is technically true.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Morgenleoht on October 31, 2013, 03:29:36 am
Also shows that I can pass as a young man, mezzo soprano be damned. I did fudge the truth by saying that I have a hormonal imbalance that made me "hit puberty at kind of a wonky angle", which is technically true.

Nice! *huggles* BTW, your mother sucks. :(
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Askold on October 31, 2013, 01:01:08 pm
I got a job.

I GOTS ME A JERRRRB!

I am planning to keep this one a bit longer than the last. (last time I got sick and apparently there's no point in keeping employees who aren't impervious to diseases and all weapons built by mortal hands.)
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Ghoti on October 31, 2013, 01:05:55 pm
Yay askold! *pops champagne bottle* Hooray for the newly employed!
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Post by: Witchyjoshy on October 31, 2013, 08:21:04 pm
Celebrated Samhain tonight.  Was a good ritual.
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Post by: QueenofHearts on November 01, 2013, 12:46:07 am
Celebrated Samhain tonight.  Was a good ritual.

I celebrated too. Marijuana and alcohol are one hell of a good way to celebrate this glorious night!!!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Witchyjoshy on November 01, 2013, 02:59:58 am
Celebrated Samhain tonight.  Was a good ritual.

I celebrated too. Marijuana and alcohol are one hell of a good way to celebrate this glorious night!!!

I wouldn't be surprised if that constitutes as a Samhain ritual in at least one pagan practice.
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Post by: Iczerfour on November 01, 2013, 07:01:46 pm
got the Daria Complete Animated series DVD set today..
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Post by: Indikins on November 01, 2013, 10:23:11 pm
I finally got my binder in the mail, and I'm already feeling better about my body. I feel so happy wearing it that I almost cried when I looked at my flattened chest in the mirror.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Ghoti on November 01, 2013, 10:29:06 pm
*high fives Indikins* Aww yeah, that's the best feeling in the world, innit?
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: QueenofHearts on November 01, 2013, 10:31:05 pm
I finally got my binder in the mail, and I'm already feeling better about my body. I feel so happy wearing it that I almost cried when I looked at my flattened chest in the mirror.

Way to go, bro!!!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Art Vandelay on November 02, 2013, 12:37:14 am
Internet's behaving itself again. Huzzuh!
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Post by: largeham on November 02, 2013, 02:37:41 am
Finally got my passport, after a month. Now I can go overseas and meet new people and travel to interesting places, if I could afford it.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Indikins on November 02, 2013, 02:54:45 am
*high fives Indikins* Aww yeah, that's the best feeling in the world, innit?

I finally got my binder in the mail, and I'm already feeling better about my body. I feel so happy wearing it that I almost cried when I looked at my flattened chest in the mirror.

Way to go, bro!!!

Hehe...yeah, it feels really good. Thank you both! I'm not wearing it out in public yet (especially since I still have long hair and girl clothes), but I've been trying it out at home a few hours each day and it works really well.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Art Vandelay on November 02, 2013, 08:57:06 am
Managed to pop my ass zit. Unfortunately, there seem to be more layers below the initial pus bubble, but hey, I'll take what I can get. In a few days, I should be able to sit down again.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Witchyjoshy on November 02, 2013, 04:24:07 pm
GROSS

All joking aside, good.  That does sound rather annoying, having an ass zit or whatever there :S
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Ghoti on November 02, 2013, 06:19:35 pm
I had two teenage guys in my checkout line having a fake-hushed argument about whether I was a boy or a girl and one of them asked me point-blank. When I told him, he yelled "I FUCKING KNEW IT" and gave me his number. He was then politely asked to leave the store for causing a disturbance. I didn't have the heart to tell his that I'm straight(ish) so I'll probably call him later tonight.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Meshakhad on November 02, 2013, 06:48:29 pm
This isn't a today thing, more of a last month or so thing, but there's a good chance I may be getting a girlfriend soon. Good signs include:
- She quite visibly smiles each time she sees me
- The second time we met, I got a hug and a kiss on the cheek (she's European)
- She was totally down with the idea of learning to play Dungeons & Dragons

Also, while cleaning off my desk, I found a paycheck for me from my high school, where I worked part-time this year. For twelve hundred dollars.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Ghoti on November 02, 2013, 07:15:07 pm
I called Aaron (the guy in my last post) and instead of politely explaining that I'm not into him we had a 45 minute conversation about everything from gender & sexuality (he's bi and his sister is trans, so no issues in the "ew trans people" department) to the Zelda timeline. Usually I wouldn't give more than a friendly "not-my-type" crap about teenage guys, but he's all nerdy and articulate and GORGEOUS and just wow. Is this what love-at-first-phone-call feels like? Because I think I'm in luuuurve.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: chitoryu12 on November 03, 2013, 12:09:19 pm
American Werewolf in London got the House of the Year award for Halloween Horror Nights 23!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Askold on November 03, 2013, 12:50:51 pm
Grandpa survived and looks like he is recovering.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Morgenleoht on November 04, 2013, 12:46:35 am
I've been approved for my very first apartment on my own!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Art Vandelay on November 04, 2013, 04:09:17 am
You know that ass zit I have? Well, it turns out it was actually a blister (it was late at night when I last posted about it), and not a regular blister that's gone once popped, but a blister that fights back with a vengeance. I've been trying to pop it once and for all for the past couple of days and it felt like I was trying to hack off a finger. Then I think "fuck it" and decide to just stab it as hard as I can with the a pair of nail scissors. Well, needless to say, I was in agony for the next couple of hours. Was it gone, though? Nope, still there. Only now it's not only leaking puss all over my upper ass crack, but it's actually called for reinforcements. Now sitting down is even worse, and I have to keep a wad of toilet paper wedged in my crack so I don't make a mess of my general surroundings.

Well, that's it. The blisters win. I've surrendered unconditionally, and allowed them to occupy and annex all provinces and territories of the Upper Asscrackia region. Hopefully the problem'll sort itself out over the next few days or so.

...Why the everloving fuck did I post this here? I could've sworn I put it in Things That Annoy You. I swear, every second post I make, I put it in the wrong thread. I must be going senile.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Witchyjoshy on November 04, 2013, 04:13:00 am
Uh, perhaps you should have gone to a doctor before doing that to yourself ._. yeouch.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ironbite on November 04, 2013, 03:12:42 pm
I've been approved for my very first apartment on my own!

CONGRATS!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Morgenleoht on November 04, 2013, 04:00:43 pm
I've been approved for my very first apartment on my own!

CONGRATS!

Thanks so much, my favourite mechanical raptor overlord!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Witchyjoshy on November 04, 2013, 05:02:14 pm
I've been approved for my very first apartment on my own!

Grats!

Sorry I didn't say anything before, Art's post scared other thoughts out of my brain.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Morgenleoht on November 04, 2013, 05:20:19 pm
I've been approved for my very first apartment on my own!

Grats!

Sorry I didn't say anything before, Art's post scared other thoughts out of my brain.

It's cool. I was only semi-snarking about it. LOL. Thanks!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sleepy on November 04, 2013, 06:49:14 pm
I'm glad Art's ass and its condition warrant this much discussion.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Ghoti on November 04, 2013, 07:34:08 pm
I'm not. I am, however, glad that I ate creamy chicken-dressing bake before reading about Art's ass blister and the resulting pus. /sarcasm

I'm going to go ahead and vomit, don't mind me.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sleepy on November 06, 2013, 08:50:30 am
Scumbag Cuccinelli was defeated by McAuliffe in the VA election. Thank friggin' god.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ironbite on November 06, 2013, 09:53:41 am
Too bad the Attorney General might make it illegal for women to have miscarriages.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: QueenofHearts on November 06, 2013, 10:00:29 am
Scumbag Cuccinelli was defeated by McAuliffe in the VA election. Thank friggin' god.

WooHoo!!!!!

Seriously, I hate that Cuccinelli guy (http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/03/05/AR2010030501582.html)
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: chitoryu12 on November 06, 2013, 11:17:59 am
Scumbag Cuccinelli was defeated by McAuliffe in the VA election. Thank friggin' god.

Now to get Rick Scott out of Florida before he tries to.....I dunno, ban the internet again.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Random Gal on November 06, 2013, 01:00:31 pm
Scumbag Cuccinelli was defeated by McAuliffe in the VA election. Thank friggin' god.

YES!

Yeah, seriously, Cuccinelli's a colossal douchecastle. Conspiring with mining companies to seize people's land without paying for it, accusing a scientist of defrauding the government because his grant-supported research supported anthropogenic global warming, etc.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sleepy on November 06, 2013, 01:16:56 pm
Indeed. And of course there's the general dickery, being anti-choice, anti-gay, anti-proper sex ed, etc. He's really the classic image of a douche.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Indikins on November 07, 2013, 04:23:47 am
(Since I didn't see anyone respond.)

Grandpa survived and looks like he is recovering.

That's great. I hope your grandpa gets better and he stays well.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: chitoryu12 on November 07, 2013, 06:05:07 pm
Ordered all of my airsoft stuff and got some coupons to reduce the price so it was all less than $400. Hopefully they'll all arrive before the 16th!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Witchyjoshy on November 08, 2013, 01:50:39 pm
Youtube changed one of their changes with the video player.  Now the "big screen small screen" option is outside of the stupid little gear thing instead of inside.  Effectively reverting one of their bad decisions.

I think their hands are tied on Google+ comments though.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Askold on November 08, 2013, 02:09:53 pm
I've been at my new job for five days and today was the second time I make the most sales at the call center.

I'd say that's a pretty good start. Now if I could keep that up for a month or so I might actually earn some money...
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: The Right Honourable Mlle Antéchrist on November 09, 2013, 05:13:32 am
Went to the Taboo exhibition (booths with sex related things), then headed over to the bar with my friends for the first time in ages. Had a really awesome night dancing, reminiscing about old times, and running into random people I haven't seen in a while.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Søren on November 10, 2013, 04:08:50 am
My bird is sleeping with his face buried in my hair. It feels nice
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Feral Dog on November 10, 2013, 04:49:35 am
Went to the mall today, and Jesus Pimp was wearing brilliant pink pinstriped suit today.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Ghoti on November 10, 2013, 01:11:41 pm
I got to (for the first time in my life) have a proper sleepover at a friend's house. We talked, we laughed, we played video games, and we drank a week's supply of Mountain Dew. It was awesome, and I can't wait to do it again.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Morgenleoht on November 10, 2013, 02:12:44 pm
I paid my last rent to my crazy-arse moderately racist Greek-New Zealander landlord today. 10 days until freedom!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Meshakhad on November 10, 2013, 02:32:08 pm
It's my 25th birthday today. I got a Windows Phone, an audiobook about the history of Dungeons & Dragons, and I got a "Happy Birthday" message from a sitting member of Congress!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Askold on November 10, 2013, 03:00:22 pm
It's my 25th birthday today. I got a Windows Phone, an audiobook about the history of Dungeons & Dragons, and I got a "Happy Birthday" message from a sitting member of Congress!
We share a birthday.

What are the odds. (1 in 365ish, leap years confuse this a bit.)
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: The Right Honourable Mlle Antéchrist on November 10, 2013, 03:15:50 pm
Happy birthday, guys :)
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on November 11, 2013, 09:55:16 am
It's my 25th birthday today. I got a Windows Phone, an audiobook about the history of Dungeons & Dragons, and I got a "Happy Birthday" message from a sitting member of Congress!
We share a birthday.

What are the odds. (1 in 365ish, leap years confuse this a bit.)

Not really, just make it 1 in 365.25.  Unless you WANT to make the decimals sad by avoiding them.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: chitoryu12 on November 12, 2013, 08:25:47 pm
Got my post-apocalyptic leather arm guard (with a thumb hole to act as makeshift hand protection) sewed up and ready for use. And I bought the Samuel Adams winter specialty pack; I've become a fan of bock.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Thejebusfire on November 13, 2013, 01:30:32 am
I bought a really adorable coat today.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Ghoti on November 13, 2013, 01:48:13 am
I get to stay up as late as I want because I don't work tomorrow. I also get to snuggle my kittehs while I drink Mountain Dew and play ME3.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: JohnE on November 14, 2013, 10:48:33 pm
I've made more money on iStock this week than any week before.

Also, I met my new kitten (see cutie thread).
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Ghoti on November 15, 2013, 02:32:17 pm
I have a brand-spankin'-new niece named Eliora Aviya (el-ee-or-a ah-vee-ah). Mom and baby are doing well & dad is on the way down to Florida to say hi.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: chitoryu12 on November 16, 2013, 10:32:12 pm
Had an epic airsoft event today based on the Fallout games. It lasted for 7 hours and there's more story than I could ever fit in one post. But to make a long story short, I:

* Started as a random wastelander.

* Got captured and initiated into the Rasta Raiders after dueling their lieutenant to a draw in The Pit.

* Helped broker a deal with some independent raiders to betray the US Marshals they were working with and work for the Rastas as drug runners and slavers.

* Made a ridiculous amount of caps, including one job that landed us 80 caps with no effort (if you've never seen a pile of 80 bottle caps, you have no clue how hard that shit is to carry; imagine cupping your hands together and filling them with caps until they're spilling out, multiplied by 2)

* Spied on the TreeBeard Commune leader sending bounty hunters against the Rastas and reported it,which resulted in a combined force of the Rasta Raiders, Talon Company mercenaries, and independent raiders and slavers capturing the largest town in the game in a preemptive strike and completely changing the course of the game. Oops.

* Fought through ambushes and betrayal to haul a bin for nearly half a mile from the Rasta base back to the captured town....where the Rastas revealed that they had two sets of power armor painted in their garish colors.

It was a good game.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Morgenleoht on November 18, 2013, 05:16:46 am
I move into my new apartment tomorrow. It ain't the best, but it's my first personal space. :)
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Zygarde on November 18, 2013, 05:15:23 pm
I meet a guy, he seemed cool.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Ghoti on November 18, 2013, 05:19:56 pm
I meet a guy, he seemed cool.
But did he seem like a pretty cool guy, the kind of guy that fights aliens and doesn't afraid of anything?
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: chitoryu12 on November 18, 2013, 05:50:31 pm
I meet a guy, he seemed cool.
But did he seem like a pretty cool guy, the kind of guy that fights aliens and doesn't afraid of anything?

Go to bed, Will.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Ghoti on November 19, 2013, 01:06:15 am
I meet a guy, he seemed cool.
But did he seem like a pretty cool guy, the kind of guy that fights aliens and doesn't afraid of anything?

Go to bed, Will.
Only if you come with me.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: chitoryu12 on November 19, 2013, 10:39:44 am
I meet a guy, he seemed cool.
But did he seem like a pretty cool guy, the kind of guy that fights aliens and doesn't afraid of anything?

Go to bed, Will.
Only if you come with me.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6nSKkwzwdW4
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: QueenofHearts on November 19, 2013, 07:47:14 pm
I painted my nails nice and pretty for tomorrow

(click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Indikins on November 19, 2013, 09:07:58 pm
I painted my nails nice and pretty for tomorrow

(click to show/hide)

How the hell do you keep it so neat? I always got the nail polish all over my fingers when I was a girl.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: QueenofHearts on November 19, 2013, 09:17:57 pm
How the hell do you keep it so neat? I always got the nail polish all over my fingers when I was a girl.

No idea to be honest... I am a terrible artist (drawing-wise) and my hands shake when I paint them. I guess I paint them so often I got used to it. I also use the good polish (L'Oreal: 140-pearly whites, 280-pink me up, and 540-jet set to Paris), which I'm sure helps.

Also, I didn't do it this time, I normally go back afterwards with a cotton ball of nail polish remover to clean up.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Indikins on November 19, 2013, 10:00:04 pm
How the hell do you keep it so neat? I always got the nail polish all over my fingers when I was a girl.

No idea to be honest... I am a terrible artist (drawing-wise) and my hands shake when I paint them. I guess I paint them so often I got used to it. I also use the good polish (L'Oreal: 140-pearly whites, 280-pink me up, and 540-jet set to Paris), which I'm sure helps.

Also, I didn't do it this time, I normally go back afterwards with a cotton ball of nail polish remover to clean up.

Hmm...that makes sense. I guess I just never practiced enough. In any case, your nails do look pretty nice, if I may say so.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Flying Mint Bunny! on November 20, 2013, 12:55:04 pm
Discovered these whilst shopping:

(http://i.groceries.asda.com/g/112/090/5000237112090_500000_IDShot_3.jpeg)

When I noticed them on the shelf, I actually said "Oh. My. God." out loud and stood there in a stunned reverential silence for a few seconds.

Luckily that aisle was empty, so one noticed me acting like a complete idiot over some new salt and vinegar snacks.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Witchyjoshy on November 20, 2013, 01:12:07 pm
Speaking of which... well this doesn't really belong in this topic, but I can't very well go to another topic and go "Speaking of which", leaving everybody confused.

There was this one brand of salt and vinegar chips we found (we were looking for regular chips, not kettle-cooked) because Dad loves salt and vinegar chips.  I've been known to enjoy them, too.  So I tried it.

...I swear, my taste buds were actually melting that time.  My tongue actually started to feel like it was actually experiencing chemical burns.  It was worse than eating incredibly spicy food.  I stopped eating after that.

WAY too much vinegar.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Flying Mint Bunny! on November 20, 2013, 01:37:38 pm
Speaking of which... well this doesn't really belong in this topic, but I can't very well go to another topic and go "Speaking of which", leaving everybody confused.

There was this one brand of salt and vinegar chips we found (we were looking for regular chips, not kettle-cooked) because Dad loves salt and vinegar chips.  I've been known to enjoy them, too.  So I tried it.

...I swear, my taste buds were actually melting that time.  My tongue actually started to feel like it was actually experiencing chemical burns.  It was worse than eating incredibly spicy food.  I stopped eating after that.

WAY too much vinegar.

... but those are the best ones!

I must know what this brand is.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Witchyjoshy on November 20, 2013, 02:45:52 pm
Really?  You enjoy the sensation of your taste buds being so burned that they actually go numb temporarily?

Okay, I'll get back to you on that.

ETA:

Thin & Crispy, that's what it's called.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Flying Mint Bunny! on November 20, 2013, 03:34:34 pm
Really?  You enjoy the sensation of your taste buds being so burned that they actually go numb temporarily?

Okay, I'll get back to you on that.

Yes. I favour the stronger crisp.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Witchyjoshy on November 20, 2013, 03:48:13 pm
Well, as I edited into my previous post, it's Thin & Crispy
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Flying Mint Bunny! on November 20, 2013, 03:57:10 pm
Well, as I edited into my previous post, it's Thin & Crispy

Thanks. It doesn't look like they sell them over here, but I will keep an eye out for them.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Witchyjoshy on November 20, 2013, 10:52:33 pm
So I made my first sale today.

Sold a Wii and Donkey Kong Country Returns to a grandmother looking to buy something for her 4 year old grandchild.

...Sure would've been fantastic if I was working at the place I made my sale XD
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Mira on November 20, 2013, 11:39:20 pm
I am now employed at a queer organization.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Askold on November 21, 2013, 12:32:29 am
I am now employed at a queer organization.

Does that mean that the organisations task is to promote queer rights or that the organisation is owned by queer persons or otherwise queer friendly?
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Mira on November 21, 2013, 12:36:53 am
The first.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: QueenofHearts on November 21, 2013, 08:44:57 am
and the latter
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: chitoryu12 on November 21, 2013, 11:20:05 am
The crane operator certification institute where I work is paying me extra to do some advertisements for them.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Mira on November 21, 2013, 11:23:37 pm
and the latter

Well, yeah
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Feral Dog on November 22, 2013, 12:17:33 am
2 dogs got neutered, vaccinated and teeth fixed. Now we just have one cat left to have shots/teeth and all 17 animals will be in decent medical shape (except for the one just diagnosed with oral squamous cell carcinoma.  :'( )
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Søren on November 22, 2013, 01:32:41 am
I got a distinction on my cardiopulmonary lab report
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Morgenleoht on November 25, 2013, 11:43:16 pm
I am now living in my own apartment with Internet!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on November 26, 2013, 09:41:01 am
I am now living in my own apartment with Internet!

Congrats, my friend!  How's it feel to be on ya own?
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: mellenORL on November 26, 2013, 02:57:12 pm
I am now living in my own apartment with Internet!
Massive Congrats to You :)
That was my all-time favorite "rite-of-passage" in early adulthood, because it meant I could finally have a dog of my own and some goddam privacy away from the parents.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Morgenleoht on November 26, 2013, 03:33:40 pm
It's been awesome since the last year in share accommodation was traumatic on several levels for me. I'm still two hours from my uni, but I'll be able to have peace and quiet and not have to share Internet with stupid people.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Feral Dog on November 26, 2013, 05:54:34 pm
Finished my backlog of Korra recordings.

(I feel like they should have spread the story out about five episodes more so it wasn't so rushed, especially where emotional scenes were concerned, but it was pretty and made great use of symbolism and reminded me of Okami so I could forgive about 3/4 of the pacing issues.)

Also, no class for three days and I plan on doing homework, doing some crochet and watching some Babylon 5 (never watched it before. Am on S1E6. It's 90's cheesy but I like it.)
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Zygarde on November 26, 2013, 08:19:35 pm
I got a new airsoft riffle a Kraken Police Ak-47
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Shane for Wax on November 26, 2013, 09:35:17 pm
I kept this display name so long it's relevant again cause of Burial at Sea.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: chitoryu12 on November 26, 2013, 09:41:26 pm
I got a new airsoft riffle a Kraken Police Ak-47

Surprisingly, I had never even heard of this gun. Unfortunately, I can barely even find any info on it; it seems like Aftermath is a small manufacturer.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Iczerfour on November 27, 2013, 03:18:22 am
my pre-orderd Wolf children blu-ray disk set came today.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Art Vandelay on November 27, 2013, 03:30:08 am
Re-watching both Tekkit series that The Yogscast did last year. Quite enjoyable, I have to say.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sigmaleph on November 27, 2013, 11:18:35 am
I won money in a psych experiment.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on November 27, 2013, 11:56:32 am
Re-watching both Tekkit series that The Yogscast did last year. Quite enjoyable, I have to say.

Might I suggest going thru some of Direwolf20's SMP series, as well?  They're very good, if ya ever get tired of Duncan's nasal voice...dunno WHY it annoys me so.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Art Vandelay on November 27, 2013, 09:22:11 pm
Re-watching both Tekkit series that The Yogscast did last year. Quite enjoyable, I have to say.

Might I suggest going thru some of Direwolf20's SMP series, as well?  They're very good, if ya ever get tired of Duncan's nasal voice...dunno WHY it annoys me so.

I might give it a look once I'm done. Though I have to say, I've pretty much had my fill of vanilla Minecraft Let's Plays at this point. It needs to be modded to hell and back in order to grab my interest.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: chitoryu12 on November 28, 2013, 05:08:33 pm
(http://31.media.tumblr.com/5e7008b9c0d997ed5dff8ef621b10fac/tumblr_mwzur2wrd01r18feuo1_1280.jpg)

Beer in a Kirk glass just happened, guys.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Vypernight on November 28, 2013, 07:19:08 pm
I got to celebrate both Thanksgiving (having a lazy day after several 50-hour weeks) and William Blake's birthday on the same day!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on November 28, 2013, 07:22:08 pm
Re-watching both Tekkit series that The Yogscast did last year. Quite enjoyable, I have to say.

Might I suggest going thru some of Direwolf20's SMP series, as well?  They're very good, if ya ever get tired of Duncan's nasal voice...dunno WHY it annoys me so.

I might give it a look once I'm done. Though I have to say, I've pretty much had my fill of vanilla Minecraft Let's Plays at this point. It needs to be modded to hell and back in order to grab my interest.

I don't think Direwolf20 even DOES vanilla LP series, be they SSP or SMP.  Hell, he's got his own pack on the FTB Launcher.


[ETA]
I made nachos, my girlfriend's family loved them.  I am a very, very happy camper.  Even if I was off by about a quarter cup of milk (for the cheese) and it was a -little- runny, but then again, I am -very- anal when it comes to the consistency of nacho cheese.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: lord gibbon on November 29, 2013, 10:21:49 pm
Not only did I finally buy Saints Row 4 today in the Steam Autumn sale, but my parents bought me a new sweater to replace my raggedy old one for Chanukah.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Ghoti on November 29, 2013, 10:31:58 pm
I managed to get a chapter and a half of a story that's been percolating in my head for a while out on paper. It involves a poorly-managed web of alternate realities and the people who travel between them.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Søren on November 29, 2013, 10:52:04 pm
I spent >130 bucks on my boyfriends groceries (hes so freaking poor). And when i came back, mum flipped out over me spending that much money, but I told her it was for boyfriends food situation.

She then hugged me and said that was a kind thing for me to do. one of the few and far between nice moments between me and mum
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: JohnE on December 04, 2013, 12:39:17 am
A couple weeks ago I started a sketch, thought it looked like crap, and abandoned it. I took another look at it today and realized it was actually pretty good and worth finishing.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: chitoryu12 on December 04, 2013, 08:08:49 pm
I received my MP5K shoulder holster.

Yes, it's a concealed carry rig for a submachine gun. Fight me.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ironbite on December 04, 2013, 08:13:42 pm
....k.

*whips out a rocket launcher*

Ironbite-you were saying?
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Ghoti on December 04, 2013, 08:31:23 pm
....k.

*whips out a rocket launcher*

Ironbite-you were saying?
Silly raptor. Never bring a rocket lunched to a Collector Particle Beam fight.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ironbite on December 04, 2013, 08:35:58 pm
Oh I got one of those.

Ironbite-as well as the Death Star main weapon.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: chitoryu12 on December 04, 2013, 09:21:35 pm
Oh my God I'm back in elementary school.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Witchyjoshy on December 04, 2013, 09:39:54 pm
Oh my God I'm back in elementary school.

No, you're on the internet.

Slight difference there.

Oh I got one of those.

Ironbite-as well as the Death Star main weapon.

Well I got biotics and can kill you with my brain.

Any questions?
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ironbite on December 04, 2013, 09:43:16 pm
Yes.  How do you deal with an unstable quantum singularity who's effects are not known to any culture or society?
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Witchyjoshy on December 04, 2013, 09:48:02 pm
Yes.  How do you deal with an unstable quantum singularity who's effects are not known to any culture or society?

Use a gun.

If that don't work.

Use more gun.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ironbite on December 04, 2013, 09:58:29 pm
Enjoy watching things just bounce of alien metal.

Ironbite-jack ass
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Witchyjoshy on December 04, 2013, 10:19:06 pm
Enjoy watching things just bounce of alien metal.

Ironbite-jack ass

I'll jack your ass.

If you get my drift ;)
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ironbite on December 04, 2013, 10:23:53 pm
.............*explodes the universe*
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on December 04, 2013, 11:19:56 pm
If nothin else, one good thing happened today: Zack and Ironbite have amused me.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Witchyjoshy on December 05, 2013, 02:18:41 am
If nothin else, one good thing happened today: Zack and Ironbite have amused me.

Yay, mission accomplished!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Askold on December 05, 2013, 01:48:09 pm
Enjoy watching things just bounce of alien metal.

Ironbite-jack ass
I thought you were covered in feathers? Did you pluck yourself clean? That must have hurt.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Feral Dog on December 05, 2013, 07:32:29 pm
Enjoy watching things just bounce of alien metal.

Ironbite-jack ass
I thought you were covered in feathers? Did you pluck yourself clean? That must have hurt.

Clearly they are metal feathers.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Shane for Wax on December 06, 2013, 11:25:42 am
A good friend of mine who roleplays the Kai Leng to my Shepard drew, well, my Shepard:

(https://24.media.tumblr.com/cae1dcbf52125f63586d9c1e4c57b247/tumblr_mxd6jqteNp1qmtaixo1_500.jpg)

I'm still kinda flailing and I dunno how to thank them at all.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on December 06, 2013, 11:27:11 am
I may be in a position, sometime soon, to help work on one my my favourite Minecraft mods, PowerCraft, and help bring it into 1.6.  Seeing "Modded by RavynousHunter!" on the Minecraft main screen would make my...like, everything.  Even if I end up doing more grammar/spelling editing than functional code, I'd be happy.  Though, I can't keep myself from the meat, lol, its gonna feel mah touch.  My happy, happy touch.

(Also glad to see that writing code for almost 15 years carries at least a little weight in some areas.)
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Ghoti on December 06, 2013, 09:50:51 pm
A good friend of mine who roleplays the Kai Leng to my Shepard drew, well, my Shepard:

(https://24.media.tumblr.com/cae1dcbf52125f63586d9c1e4c57b247/tumblr_mxd6jqteNp1qmtaixo1_500.jpg)

I'm still kinda flailing and I dunno how to thank them at all.
Cooooooool! Your Shep is a BAMF!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: QueenofHearts on December 07, 2013, 12:05:33 pm
Life is good :)
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ironbite on December 07, 2013, 04:31:02 pm
I managed to get the Nexus Mod Manager working again.

Ironbite-now to grab some mods!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Morgenleoht on December 07, 2013, 07:26:41 pm
I managed to get the Nexus Mod Manager working again.

Ironbite-now to grab some mods!

If only the site was working now... :(
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ironbite on December 08, 2013, 04:43:53 pm
Yeah it's coming and going apparently.

Ironbite-upgrades are a bitch.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Morgenleoht on December 08, 2013, 05:12:20 pm
Yeah it's coming and going apparently.

Ironbite-upgrades are a bitch.

I was able to update all my Skyrim mods today. LOL.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Feral Dog on December 11, 2013, 12:10:54 am
Got my final grade for my math class. It's a B!

That's the highest I've gotten in a math class since 6th grade!

 ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on December 11, 2013, 06:08:38 pm
I am so FUCKING happy right now!  I got officially welcomed in as a PowerCraft developer!  In a few minutes, I'll start working on my favourite mod, and bringing it to 1.6.2 for all to enjoy!

(Can't do 1.7+ because MCP and Forge haven't updated, yet.  1.7 is, apparently, quite a different beast from previous versions.)

[ETA]

Phew, nearly 20,000 errors.  I got my work cut out for me, don't I?
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Witchyjoshy on December 11, 2013, 06:40:14 pm
I managed to eat a slice of tomato with my burger today.

Sounds like small fry?  Not for me.  I have texture issues with a lot of foods that make it hard for me to eat them without barfing, even if the food itself tastes good.  Not only did I manage to eat it, I managed to enjoy it.

I want to enjoy tomatoes and onions, so I'm working at adjusting my palate so that I can enjoy them.  Onions are easier than tomatoes.  This was a pretty large success.

I'm also ridiculously full of energy today, I don't know why, and I love it.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: chitoryu12 on December 11, 2013, 06:50:50 pm
I can only enjoy tomatoes properly in their marinara sauce form, or a similar sauce. Otherwise, the taste just doesn't appeal to me.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Witchyjoshy on December 11, 2013, 07:24:50 pm
Have you tried adding salt and pepper?
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: mellenORL on December 11, 2013, 08:53:56 pm
Tomato Purist Sandwich

Two thick slices of fresh baked bread or a fresh hoagie/sub roll

Thick slices of organic heirloom tomato or Beefsteak tomato, perfectly ripe, at room temp

Sweet onion sliced thin (optional)

Sea salt and fresh ground pepper

Generous slather of real, badass mayonnaise, regular or roast garlic aioli style (Aussies can do Vegemite instead)
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Witchyjoshy on December 11, 2013, 08:54:42 pm
That's going to be expensive here :(

I'm going to try a real BLT soon though.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on December 11, 2013, 08:55:56 pm
Yeah, "organic" crap is pretty expensive in the States.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Witchyjoshy on December 11, 2013, 08:59:22 pm
Yes.  Especially in the grand state of Wisconsin, home of greasy country food.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: chitoryu12 on December 11, 2013, 09:37:50 pm
Have you tried adding salt and pepper?

I don't think that adding salt and pepper will do much to change the taste of raw tomato. And the amounts needed to simply mask the flavor with salt and pepper would make me question why I'm eating a tomato in the first place.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Ghoti on December 11, 2013, 09:38:06 pm
A friend/coworker bought my lunch today when he saw a picture of my tattoo. Browncoats unite! And buy each other food!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Witchyjoshy on December 11, 2013, 09:46:30 pm
Have you tried adding salt and pepper?

I don't think that adding salt and pepper will do much to change the taste of raw tomato. And the amounts needed to simply mask the flavor with salt and pepper would make me question why I'm eating a tomato in the first place.

Adding salt and pepper is what you're supposed to do with tomatoes, actually, when you eat them.  It's like adding salt to apples and watermelon - it enhances the good flavor aspect of it.

It's what I did to make the tomato slice edible for me.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: QueenofHearts on December 11, 2013, 09:54:52 pm
salt to apples and watermelon...

Well, that's enough internet for one day
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Witchyjoshy on December 11, 2013, 09:56:51 pm
That's how my family's eaten apples since before I was born.

As for watermelon, that's actually done by quite a few people, even in Japan.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: chitoryu12 on December 11, 2013, 10:01:09 pm
Okay, but that's Japan.

.....have you fucking SEEN that place? I'm pretty sure the radiation from two atomic bombings is what's caused the weirdness.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Witchyjoshy on December 11, 2013, 10:02:47 pm
Because it's not even close to being exclusive to Japan?  (Not to mention that's kinda racist...)

It's in quite a few cultures, including several American cultures.

The tarter the apple, the better it tastes with salt.  And salt brings out the sweetness in watermelon so it doesn't taste so bland.

Seriously, is the internet such a boring place that the idea of adding salt to watermelon is so shocking?
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: QueenofHearts on December 11, 2013, 10:06:10 pm
pretty much
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: mellenORL on December 11, 2013, 10:42:47 pm
Adding a bit of salt to sugary foods is considered mandatory in culinary schools. If you don't add that sprinkle of salt, even a chocolate mousse will have an odd "flat" finish to the taste.

All confectionary has a dash of salt. Adding salt to fruit goes back to the ancient Greeks, as far as a written account of it goes, and probably it goes back to cave man days. Try it!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Witchyjoshy on December 11, 2013, 11:19:00 pm
Wow, I figured it was a traditional thing, but I didn't realize it was so fundamental and ancient.  Cool!  I'm right about something!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Shane for Wax on December 12, 2013, 11:09:30 am
I learned how to make gifs~ They aren't the prettiest things in the world but...

(http://31.media.tumblr.com/a0d6e7e2ea0afb8767a47900f468e8c3/tumblr_mxp9e1jG7M1rw7xa0o1_400.gif)
(http://31.media.tumblr.com/9320e81bc29ca11a799a5a558be85778/tumblr_mxpadxijBn1rw7xa0o1_400.gif)
(http://25.media.tumblr.com/93407b9340209c6fb0e3e7bd80f40f3f/tumblr_mxp8fekGMq1qdl4w6o1_500.gif)
(http://24.media.tumblr.com/3ed71dfa6f338afa29c9b44ca6bd85fe/tumblr_mxp7mmYpjB1qdl4w6o1_400.gif)
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: QueenofHearts on December 12, 2013, 02:25:03 pm
Adding a bit of salt to sugary foods is considered mandatory in culinary schools. If you don't add that sprinkle of salt, even a chocolate mousse will have an odd "flat" finish to the taste.

All confectionary has a dash of salt. Adding salt to fruit goes back to the ancient Greeks, as far as a written account of it goes, and probably it goes back to cave man days. Try it!

Tried it once, never again... that was the first time an apple ever made me gag...

Are you sure the greeks didn't use salt to, well, preserve fruit instead of "make its flavor pop?"
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Witchyjoshy on December 12, 2013, 02:36:01 pm
You might have used too much salt if it made you gag O_o

Which type of apple did you try it with?

ADDENDUM:

Day 2 of my "Counting Calories" diet.  I managed to avoid snacking at all yesterday, and I lost almost two pounds already.

I had a controlled snack today.  13 apple-cinnamon rice mini-cakes.  120 calories of heaven on my tongue.

I'm feeling optimistic already.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: QueenofHearts on December 12, 2013, 06:39:55 pm
Sour green apple and only a dash... I tried it, I couldn't do it again. Let's just leave it at that. I see nothing beneficial to arguing about my taste buds...
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sleepy on December 12, 2013, 07:15:14 pm
I'll have my fruit with zero salt added, thank you. That's just disgusting.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ironbite on December 12, 2013, 08:41:34 pm
You people have no palate.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: QueenofHearts on December 12, 2013, 09:21:39 pm
Blame sleepy... that ho dislikes mint, cheesecake, and coffee

Man, I've been on that for a year. I should really get a life.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sleepy on December 12, 2013, 09:34:58 pm
I only dislike them because I have standards for the things I consume.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Witchyjoshy on December 12, 2013, 09:36:40 pm
Just trying to help, not trying to argue. *coughyoupeopleareboringcough*
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Feral Dog on December 12, 2013, 09:42:55 pm
I put cinnamon in my stir fry, but only if there's pineapple in it too.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: chitoryu12 on December 12, 2013, 11:20:03 pm
My Galaxy MP5K PDW arrived a day early!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Søren on December 13, 2013, 12:22:58 am
I got a distinction for enviromental biotechnology.

And i passed Health and Safety!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Shane for Wax on December 13, 2013, 04:06:37 am
I'm slowly learning how to make my gifs better. For the occasion my signature now has Jack punching my Shepard for your amusement.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sigmaleph on December 13, 2013, 08:57:07 pm
I went to Comic-Con*!


*Comic-Con Argentina, that is, not affiliated with any comic convention taking place in San Diego. Or anywhere else, for that matter.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: chitoryu12 on December 13, 2013, 10:39:50 pm
Had my first "true" con experience at Holiday Matsuri today. I've been to a con before (Orlando Anime Day), but I wasn't in costume and had no clue what I was doing and didn't know anybody. Today, Kelly and I went as reindeer with Christmas light necklaces and those crowbar-shaped door hangers with the jingle bells on them.

(https://scontent-b-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/q77/s720x720/1505474_476610512457307_514962220_n.jpg)

We're going tomorrow and Sunday as well. She's doing Christmas Sherlock tomorrow, but both days I'm going as Badass Reindeer: the same costume with an eyepatch, cigar, and MP5K on a shoulder rig.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Hades on December 14, 2013, 05:21:37 pm
I bought the Hyrule Historia book today. I hadn't intended on making any purchases aside from a new pack of socks, but in my browsing I found one in an aisle it didn't belong in and I just had to buy it.

It's a stunningly beautiful book. This is the kind of thing I went absolutely nuts for when I was a kid. The kind of thing that made me want to draw and stare at art all day, and inspired me deeply.

If any of you know a young person who is artistic and are wondering what to get them for Christmas, I really recommend Hyrule Historia. If they're anything like I was/am, their brains and hearts will explode with joy.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: QueenofHearts on December 14, 2013, 10:15:39 pm
I'll say it while I can (because it likely won't last until January), but I have a perfect 4.0 in law school :D
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: chitoryu12 on December 14, 2013, 10:20:23 pm
Bought the amulet for my Harry Dresden cosplay!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Mira on December 14, 2013, 10:27:19 pm
I got a small bonus for doing extra work this year. I was not expecting anything too so it made me really happy. Getting paid for promoting social justice is awesome.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: QueenofHearts on December 14, 2013, 10:29:32 pm
Sweet gig, Mira!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Feral Dog on December 15, 2013, 12:21:46 am
- Got my (signed) Digger omnibus with goodies. :) I ordered it wayyy back in June- it was worth the wait!

- Pomeranian got his staples out (botched neuter- they didn't see he had huge inguinal canals and he herniated a week after and ended up having 3 inches of bowel removed. Good thing the emergency vet does payment plans or we'd be screwed financially. Emergency vet said it's a real mystery how he didn't herniate earlier in life, because he 'should' have.).

- Little sister coming back for Christmas.

- Had lasagna for dinner.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Witchyjoshy on December 16, 2013, 01:27:56 am
I saw a couple of people who looked like they might be Muslims today while shopping.

She was wearing the headscarf that covered her hair, and he was wearing something that was kinda like.... I dunno, a fez but broader?  I know that younger guys traditionally wear it in the middle east (and it certainly wasn't a freaking turban like the right wing thinks it is)

Aside from that, they were dressing "American".  Pretty fancy, not too formal not too casual, shirts and pants (both of them)

I say this because the right wing has a twisted view of Muslims, and seeing these two people just doing their shopping and having an ordinary life made me smile.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Osama bin Bambi on December 16, 2013, 02:12:32 am
I bought the Hyrule Historia book today. I hadn't intended on making any purchases aside from a new pack of socks, but in my browsing I found one in an aisle it didn't belong in and I just had to buy it.

It's a stunningly beautiful book. This is the kind of thing I went absolutely nuts for when I was a kid. The kind of thing that made me want to draw and stare at art all day, and inspired me deeply.

If any of you know a young person who is artistic and are wondering what to get them for Christmas, I really recommend Hyrule Historia. If they're anything like I was/am, their brains and hearts will explode with joy.

OMG I got the same book a couple months ago. It's gorgeous, no?
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Shane for Wax on December 16, 2013, 07:57:09 pm
Friend got me a statue of Cernunnos for Yule. *u* I'm gonna properly open it on the Solstice. But I had to check it over because the guy who delivered it basically chucked the package at the door.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Witchyjoshy on December 16, 2013, 08:03:59 pm
Friend got me a statue of Cernunnos for Yule. *u* I'm gonna properly open it on the Solstice.

Yay!

Quote
But I had to check it over because the guy who delivered it basically chucked the package at the door.

FIRE HIS ASS.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Shane for Wax on December 16, 2013, 08:05:15 pm
I saw a couple of people who looked like they might be Muslims today while shopping.

She was wearing the headscarf that covered her hair, and he was wearing something that was kinda like.... I dunno, a fez but broader?  I know that younger guys traditionally wear it in the middle east (and it certainly wasn't a freaking turban like the right wing thinks it is)

Aside from that, they were dressing "American".  Pretty fancy, not too formal not too casual, shirts and pants (both of them)

I say this because the right wing has a twisted view of Muslims, and seeing these two people just doing their shopping and having an ordinary life made me smile.

(https://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lm0ud2lBJx1qhfg1po1_500.png)

Friend got me a statue of Cernunnos for Yule. *u* I'm gonna properly open it on the Solstice.

Yay!

Quote
But I had to check it over because the guy who delivered it basically chucked the package at the door.

FIRE HIS ASS.

I wish I could complain but I didn't get the guy's name or anything. He just dropped it off at the door and sped off.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Witchyjoshy on December 16, 2013, 08:14:06 pm
It was the Al-Amira or the Shayla, I believe.

My confusion was more about the guy's hat because I don't know what it's called.  I've seen it before, just never had a name associated with it. People make a bigger deal about how Muslim women are dressed than Muslim men.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: chitoryu12 on December 16, 2013, 09:19:54 pm
I've worn a hijab-style headwrap before during airsoft.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Ghoti on December 16, 2013, 11:17:34 pm
At work today, I was bagging groceries for an older lady who didn't speak very much English, so I talked to her in Spanish. I was pretty rusty, but she looked so happy to find someone who could understand her. I got a hug and a Starbucks gift card (after my manager approved).
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Shane for Wax on December 17, 2013, 12:08:07 am
It was the Al-Amira or the Shayla, I believe.

My confusion was more about the guy's hat because I don't know what it's called.  I've seen it before, just never had a name associated with it. People make a bigger deal about how Muslim women are dressed than Muslim men.

I couldn't find anything on the hat. And the thing I posted just happened to cross my dash at the same time I saw your post.

Es tut mir leid.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: QueenofHearts on December 17, 2013, 06:06:36 pm
Score, seeing one of my favorite bands in concert in a few weeks. Life's good!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Witchyjoshy on December 18, 2013, 07:30:01 pm
This didn't happen "Today", or even "last week", but I wanted to be sure of it before I posted it.

I've finally found my spiritual path, after searching four or five years for it.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sleepy on December 18, 2013, 07:47:17 pm
It has been so hard for me to find a pair of shoes I like. The big thing right now with sneakers is BRIGHT LOUD FLASHY COLORS, and all I want is something plain and black. Well, I found a pair at a new store today identical to the ones I currently own. I'm a happy camper, considering my current ones are getting holes.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Zygarde on December 18, 2013, 08:20:53 pm
I am done with tests and am so thankful for that.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: chitoryu12 on December 18, 2013, 08:22:12 pm
I now have visible muscle definition through a tight shirt.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sleepy on December 19, 2013, 10:26:31 pm
Grades were posted and I got two A's and a B. I'm quite happy, considering I did very little of my final project.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: chitoryu12 on December 22, 2013, 07:12:13 pm
Got my new iPhone 5S!

In spite of all the problems, I'm just glad that it runs smoothly.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Random Gal on December 23, 2013, 01:19:23 am
Back in my hometown for Christmas, I visited the local zoo on an unseasonably warm day.

Baby animals everywhere. Awwww.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: The Right Honourable Mlle Antéchrist on December 23, 2013, 06:37:21 pm
Had a chinook roll through, finally giving us some relief from the cold we've been having. We were at -18 this time yesterday, making today's +6 downright balmy.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: chitoryu12 on December 23, 2013, 06:48:54 pm
Had a chinook roll through, finally giving us some relief from the cold we've been having. We were at -18 this time yesterday, making today's +6 downright balmy.

The fish or the helicopter?
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Witchyjoshy on December 23, 2013, 06:58:00 pm
Had a chinook roll through, finally giving us some relief from the cold we've been having. We were at -18 this time yesterday, making today's +6 downright balmy.

The fish or the helicopter?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chinook_wind

Second google result for "Chinook" :P
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: chitoryu12 on December 23, 2013, 07:38:27 pm
Had a chinook roll through, finally giving us some relief from the cold we've been having. We were at -18 this time yesterday, making today's +6 downright balmy.

The fish or the helicopter?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chinook_wind

Second google result for "Chinook" :P

Not as intriguing as if it were caused by one of my two definitions.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: The Right Honourable Mlle Antéchrist on December 23, 2013, 09:45:07 pm
Helicopter fish riding the west wind.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Ghoti on December 23, 2013, 10:57:45 pm
I showed my dad a picture of my tattoo, and all he said was "at least he (the artist) did a good job". I was expecting a shitstorm, so this is awesome.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Art Vandelay on December 24, 2013, 07:59:17 am
Had a very enjoyable Christmas dinner. Delicious food, followed by me and my dad almost throwing up with laughter. My cousin was trying to remember the names of Santa's reindeer, and me and my dad were throwing in a few of our own. "On poofter, on arsehole, on knob-end, on cum-bubble". Extremely immature and rather puerile, most definitely, but damned if it wasn't utterly hilarious at the time. I was laughing so hard that I could barely breathe.

Also, profiteroles. Because they shit on sausage rolls.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ironbite on December 24, 2013, 08:20:46 am
Turned 30.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: SpaceProg on December 24, 2013, 01:52:39 pm
Happy Birthday, and welcome to not-quite-young-but-not-middle-age-either, Ibby.  It's not as bad as Timothy Leary said it would be.   Though he himself was over thirty when he told people not to trust anyone over 30... so... yeah.  He was a very conflicted man...
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on December 24, 2013, 04:58:50 pm
I guess it was one case where the Doctor didn't need you to trust him, lol.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: QueenofHearts on December 24, 2013, 05:55:00 pm
Turned 30.

I thought Dinosaurs were at least 65 million years old...

Happy Birthday, old man!

ETA: Unrelated, I baked a cheesecake... specifically a key lime cheesecake.

(http://i1176.photobucket.com/albums/x336/QueenOfHearts66/cheesecake.jpg)
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Random Gal on December 25, 2013, 01:06:30 am
I came out to my uncle, cousin, and grandmother. Now more of my extended family knows I'm bi and so far there haven't been any major problems.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: SpaceProg on December 25, 2013, 01:08:39 am
Awesome, Random. :)
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: QueenofHearts on December 25, 2013, 01:11:11 am
That is good news. Hope coming out to others goes as smoothly :)
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Ghoti on December 25, 2013, 03:29:04 am
I got all my Xmas shopping done, and got to open one present on Xmas eve (it's a red leather journal, handmade in Italy). Here's the rundown:
Dad: a Ford shirt, a harmonica, a picture frame, and a Slinky
Little bro: a B/w New York calendar, Let's Explore Diabetes With Owls, some cologne, Ferris Bueller's Day Off, and a fancy toothbrush.
Little Sis: Every Day, makeup remover wipes, a scented candle, and a make-your-own throw blanket. I also gave her some of my girly clothes because I don't need them anymore.
Mom: socks, a new prayer journal, a scarf, and a notepad.
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Post by: chitoryu12 on December 25, 2013, 10:20:56 am
Among my other Christmas gifts, my mom bought me the gaming computer I was saving up for!
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Post by: SpaceProg on December 25, 2013, 02:34:06 pm
We don't really have the cash to do much gift-giving 'round here, but I did get treated to mama's home-cooked pork tenderloin.  T'was good indeed.
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Post by: Shane for Wax on December 25, 2013, 02:52:57 pm
New jim-jams. New computer. Some other cool stuff. I'm happy. *u*
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Post by: mellenORL on December 25, 2013, 02:58:09 pm
<hugs shep> Good to know you got a warm fuzzy happy going on, hon.
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Post by: SpaceProg on December 25, 2013, 03:09:39 pm
... Are jim jams still slang for pajamas?


Just checking.
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Post by: Ghoti on December 25, 2013, 10:54:02 pm
I got Pokemon X, The Fault in our Stars, and Batman jim jams.
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Post by: Witchyjoshy on December 25, 2013, 11:18:57 pm
Everyone in this house had a good holiday.

We had a nice dinner together for lunch, and that dinner ended up being useful for supper, too, so Mom didn't have to cook.

Mom got what she wanted, Dad got some nice stuff that fits his interests, and I got several good video games, including from a couple of you guys here (You know who you are <3)

I also got thermal underwear and a new jacket, and I love these even more than I love the video games <3 Tired of being cold...
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Post by: The Right Honourable Mlle Antéchrist on December 26, 2013, 02:05:27 am
Turned 30.

Happy belated birthday.
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Post by: RavynousHunter on December 27, 2013, 07:48:51 pm
Finally got a new phone!  A Kyocera Rise, under Virgin Mobile, with both a touch screen and regular keyboard.  I'm waiting for the days on my old phone to get a bit shorter before I activate this one and send my pictures over, though.  However, I've already gotten a GameBoy Advance emulator up and running, and am enjoying using it to play Final Fantasy Tactics Advance, lol.

The best part of all this?  It was only $20, and the online reviews of it were favourable, which is vury good.  Tis an understatement to say I am quite pleased with this purchase, so far.
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Post by: QueenofHearts on December 30, 2013, 04:23:28 am
I just bit into a lime, and it tastes like heaven.
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Post by: Feral Dog on December 30, 2013, 05:11:48 am
It's my birthday!
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Post by: Cerim Treascair on December 30, 2013, 05:17:01 am
It's my birthday!

Happy birthday!
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Post by: QueenofHearts on December 30, 2013, 05:30:03 am
It's my birthday!

Damn, my birthday was 12/29. Here's to close-to-same-day-babies!

Happy Birthday.
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Post by: SpaceProg on December 30, 2013, 05:40:44 am
Happy birthday to you, Feral!  Keep on rocking that red wasp!
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Post by: Ghoti on December 30, 2013, 03:08:23 pm
I came out as trans to my grandma, over the phone. Here's a rough transcript of what happened:

Me: Hi grandma!
Grandma: Oh, hello dear. Who is this?
M: it's me, [legal name].
G: Oh, hello. How are you doing?
M: Not too bad, not too bad.
G: Well, that's good. Are you looking for your mother? I think she's...
M: No Grandma, [Mom's name] is on her way back to Minnesota. I want to talk to you, and I've got something important to say.
G: Well all right, spit it out.
M: I'm... My name isn't [Name] anymore. It's William.
G: Oh, all right, but isn't William a boy's name?
M: Yes it is, and that's the other part of what I want to say. I'm a boy, grandma. I just wound up with a girl's body.
G: Well, how do you know that?
M: It's not something that's easy to explain, grandma, but I feel it in my heart. It's a lot more comfortable for me when people call me William, and when they say "he" instead of "she" when they talk about me.
*awkward pause*
G: Did it hurt?
M: Did what hurt?
G: Becoming a boy.
M: *laughs* No, it didn't hurt.
G: Well, all right. *unintelligible background voices - my grandpa and the in-home caregiver* Yes, just a moment.
M: What's going on?
G: It's time for me to take my medicine, but I'll be praying for you, William.
M: Thanks, Grandma. Talk to you later.
G: God bless you, dear. Goodbye.
M: Goodbye.
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Post by: Random Gal on December 30, 2013, 03:45:13 pm
Awwwwww.

It's great that someone finally accepted you for who you really are.
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Post by: ironbite on December 30, 2013, 04:06:11 pm
To many of you people are born around when I was born.

Ironbite-get new birthdays.
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Post by: SpaceProg on December 30, 2013, 04:07:45 pm
Dongy's Gran sounds like a nice lady. 
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Post by: Ghoti on December 30, 2013, 04:20:33 pm
Dongy's Gran sounds like a nice lady. 
She really is. I'm not sure she'll remember that conversation ever happened (Alzheimer's/dementia is a cunt) but it's nice to know that she understands some of what's going on in my life and doesn't think I'm crazy/confused/possessed ("I'm praying for you" is basically her catchphrase, so I know she's not being passive-aggressive like a lot of people who'd say that after finding out someone they care about is queer).
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Post by: Zygarde on December 30, 2013, 04:27:43 pm
My sister gave birth today. The baby's name is De'ja it's a girl and here's a picture of her

(spoiled for size.)

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Post by: chitoryu12 on December 30, 2013, 06:30:26 pm
Is her middle name Vu?
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Post by: ironbite on December 30, 2013, 06:41:17 pm
That'd be last name.
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Post by: Zygarde on December 30, 2013, 06:55:44 pm
Yeah I have to ask my sister about that when I talk to her again.
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Post by: chitoryu12 on December 30, 2013, 07:04:09 pm
That'd be last name.

She already has a last name. She needs a middle name.
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Post by: Shane for Wax on December 30, 2013, 11:11:58 pm
Guess who now has their new gaming PC rig up and running and is feeling like he's in Star Trek or Mass Effect cause it's a touchscreen?

This guy.

First post on the new rig aww yiss.
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Post by: chitoryu12 on January 01, 2014, 12:32:25 am
Just used one of the tiny fountain fireworks as an improvised fuse for a larger one that failed to go off.

I feel like a redneck MacGyver.
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Post by: Feral Dog on January 01, 2014, 12:47:32 am
Made dinner and dessert.

Dinner: Turkey, stuffing, corn, brussel sprouts

Dessert: Creme Brulee, chocolate meringues (with real cocoa powder and a little cinnamon)
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Post by: Søren on January 01, 2014, 03:44:42 am
Im at my boyfriends house for just under a week.
Hes fixed my computer.
Im making honey soy chicken for him for dinner. And right now im sitting here on the couch reading my book on prussia while dinner simmers.

I feel content right now
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Post by: QueenofHearts on January 01, 2014, 04:00:00 am
Im at my boyfriends house for just under a week.
Hes fixed my computer.
Im making honey soy chicken for him for dinner. And right now im sitting here on the couch reading my book on prussia while dinner simmers.

I feel content right now

I love enjoying a good book while I let something cook
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Post by: Vypernight on January 02, 2014, 06:37:07 am
Yesterday, my boss told me not to mix as much bread from now on because things will be slow.  Well, I ignored her orders because every time she says that, we run out of bread.  Well, yesterday we ran out of most of the bread that she mixed (she rounded WAY down) and had to take some of my bread to bake later on.  This means two things:

A.  She was WRONG!

B.  Since today is my day off, She had to play catch-up for herself.

Realizing that makes today's day off truly enjoyable.
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Post by: chitoryu12 on January 02, 2014, 11:32:33 am
Yesterday, my boss told me not to mix as much bread from now on because things will be slow.  Well, I ignored her orders because every time she says that, we run out of bread.  Well, yesterday we ran out of most of the bread that she mixed (she rounded WAY down) and had to take some of my bread to bake later on.  This means two things:

A.  She was WRONG!

B.  Since today is my day off, She had to play catch-up for herself.

Realizing that makes today's day off truly enjoyable.

Well, unless she's the kind of boss to get angry when she makes a mistake and takes it out on the worker who proved her wrong and left her to clean up her own mess. In which case you're fucked.
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Post by: nickiknack on January 02, 2014, 02:12:45 pm
I've completely paid off my BoA credit card.
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Post by: wrightway on January 03, 2014, 12:14:18 pm
The baby slept for six hours straight last night. Not a full night's sleep, but I'll take it!
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Post by: Vypernight on January 03, 2014, 04:35:10 pm
Yesterday, my boss told me not to mix as much bread from now on because things will be slow.  Well, I ignored her orders because every time she says that, we run out of bread.  Well, yesterday we ran out of most of the bread that she mixed (she rounded WAY down) and had to take some of my bread to bake later on.  This means two things:

A.  She was WRONG!

B.  Since today is my day off, She had to play catch-up for herself.

Realizing that makes today's day off truly enjoyable.

Well, unless she's the kind of boss to get angry when she makes a mistake and takes it out on the worker who proved her wrong and left her to clean up her own mess. In which case you're fucked.

When the person to blame isn't apparent, she may point fingers, but in cases like this she knows better.  Also, considering she treats me as another asst. manager (consider our current asst. is a complete idiot, she gave me full access to our department's files, her passwords to enter said files, and responsibility for handling supply orders), she knows not to blame me for something unless it'd definitely my fault (which I have no problem owning up to).
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Post by: The Right Honourable Mlle Antéchrist on January 03, 2014, 11:07:42 pm
Got my new camera in the mail. It's a Nikon, 18 megapixels, 22x zoom, has GPS and wifi and a shitload of other features. Even has a built-in compass for whatever reason. I can't wait to take it out and get some pics from around the city. Best part is, I got it on sale during boxing week, so my Christmas money covered most of the cost.
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Post by: QueenofHearts on January 05, 2014, 12:12:11 am
I just got back from seeing one of my favorite bands live. Crazy show, so I'll give you the rundown.

1. I almost kicked this one guys ass for pulling my hair when he tried to jostle himself in front of me. He pulled my hair, I spun around and shoved him on his ass in front of his friend, and told him "pull my hair again, and you're dead." He behaved himself after that.
2. The one band on the card I did not know of stole it. Easily, they had the best energy of the band. Unfortunately, everyone was there fore the same band, so the band's energy didn't translate into the crowd. Probably for the best. But, I did discover a knew, kickass band.
3. I was literally so close, I touched my favorite band's lead singer. Literally, so close, she spit on me (of course by accident, but I didn't mind).
4. Afterwards, she shook my hand, and a few others in the front row.
5. As an encore, performed one of my favorite songs by them. The plus is some recent things in my life made me bond more with that song.
6. I got the drummer's drumstick.
7. I made some new friends.
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Post by: Lithp on January 05, 2014, 12:58:22 am
Posting here to repeat my quip about how you "got the drummer's drumstick."
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Post by: QueenofHearts on January 05, 2014, 01:14:59 am
Posting here to repeat my quip about how you "got the drummer's drumstick."

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Look how big it is lithp. I believe this is what we call a "four-hander." I bet you want it. Now go ahead, lithp, put it in your mouth you dirty girl ;)
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Post by: SpaceProg on January 05, 2014, 01:43:11 am
I'm very guardedly expecting to get broadband installed next Friday.  If everything works out, it'll come out to not much more than the... cough-dialup-cough I have now.
I'm just going to drop my current Internet Provider since they've been "getting broadband up [my] way" for about 11 years.  They finally admitted I was in a 'black zone'.  Whatever that means.   So fuck 'em.

With luck, Friday I will be entering the early 2000s.  At least.  Woot.  Time travel.
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Post by: ironbite on January 05, 2014, 07:24:37 am
I just got back from seeing one of my favorite bands live. Crazy show, so I'll give you the rundown.

1. I almost kicked this one guys ass for pulling my hair when he tried to jostle himself in front of me. He pulled my hair, I spun around and shoved him on his ass in front of his friend, and told him "pull my hair again, and you're dead." He behaved himself after that.
2. The one band on the card I did not know of stole it. Easily, they had the best energy of the band. Unfortunately, everyone was there fore the same band, so the band's energy didn't translate into the crowd. Probably for the best. But, I did discover a knew, kickass band.
3. I was literally so close, I touched my favorite band's lead singer. Literally, so close, she spit on me (of course by accident, but I didn't mind).
4. Afterwards, she shook my hand, and a few others in the front row.
5. As an encore, performed one of my favorite songs by them. The plus is some recent things in my life made me bond more with that song.
6. I got the drummer's drumstick.
7. I made some new friends.

And the name of the band is...?
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Post by: largeham on January 05, 2014, 09:55:24 am
Drinking alone! Woot! Woot!
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Post by: Yla on January 07, 2014, 08:38:56 am
I friggin' finally managed to turn in my thesis.
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Post by: chitoryu12 on January 07, 2014, 08:05:05 pm
I got a raise!
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Post by: Ghoti on January 08, 2014, 12:14:09 am
I found out that there's not a warrant out for my arrest, so I'm celebrating with root beer floats and ME2. Also my mom says she's going to try calling me Will again, so more good news.
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Post by: chitoryu12 on January 08, 2014, 10:09:52 am
I found out that there's not a warrant out for my arrest, so I'm celebrating with root beer floats and ME2. Also my mom says she's going to try calling me Will again, so more good news.

Wait, why would there be a warrant out for you arrest?
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Post by: ironbite on January 08, 2014, 10:49:58 am
See the Things that Annoy you thread.
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Post by: chitoryu12 on January 08, 2014, 11:06:38 am
See the Things that Annoy you thread.

Do you mean the "My dad is kicking me out" part or the "My boss claimed that I stole shit and fired me" part?

Because neither of those is especially likely to result in Dodongo having a warrant for his arrest.
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Post by: Art Vandelay on January 08, 2014, 11:15:13 am
See the Things that Annoy you thread.

Do you mean the "My dad is kicking me out" part or the "My boss claimed that I stole shit and fired me" part?

Because neither of those is especially likely to result in Dodongo having a warrant for his arrest.

As I recall, the boss had a mate in the police, so you can probably guess how that turned out.
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Post by: chitoryu12 on January 08, 2014, 11:34:18 am
See the Things that Annoy you thread.

Do you mean the "My dad is kicking me out" part or the "My boss claimed that I stole shit and fired me" part?

Because neither of those is especially likely to result in Dodongo having a warrant for his arrest.

As I recall, the boss had a mate in the police, so you can probably guess how that turned out.

Getting a warrant is harder than it seems, even if you're friends with a cop. The officer who wishes to have the warrant made needs factual evidence that the specific individual committed the crime (even just matching a description isn't factual evidence, as they need to know that YOU did it, not someone who looks like you; even witnesses identifying the perp based on a photo wouldn't fly with just a single person), and must present it to a neutral judge for a signature.

Even if the warrant was made and Will was arrested and charged, the preliminary investigations would rapidly prove the charges to be false before any trial commenced. I'm willing to bet that there would be some rather harsh questions regarding exactly what caused a warrant to be filled out for the arrest of an innocent person with no evidence, especially if anything was exaggerated or outright falsified (as it would have to be in this case) to get Will booked. Even if the boss just wanted to have Will arrested to harass him, it would result in more trouble than it's worth afterward and could result in some actual legal troubles for the guy.
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Post by: Ghoti on January 08, 2014, 11:55:57 am
No, no, I thought I missed the date when I was supposed to call the courthouse and get my court date. The cop who gave me a citation said that if I didn't stay on top of things he'd gladly arrest me and let me spend a few nights in the county jail. I strongly suspect he said it just because he got a kick out of seeing me scared, but I didn't want to take any chances.
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Post by: chitoryu12 on January 08, 2014, 12:16:49 pm
No, no, I thought I missed the date when I was supposed to call the courthouse and get my court date. The cop who gave me a citation said that if I didn't stay on top of things he'd gladly arrest me and let me spend a few nights in the county jail. I strongly suspect he said it just because he got a kick out of seeing me scared, but I didn't want to take any chances.

I don't think you can be arrested for not calling the courthouse for your court date. Especially since they can also provide the date even if you don't specifically contact them and request it.

Did you get a lawyer?
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Post by: Ghoti on January 08, 2014, 06:07:04 pm
Working on it, the thing with my brother's FoaF didn't work out.  :(
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Post by: Indikins on January 08, 2014, 09:59:34 pm
So my mum told me that we and my sister are going to Sydney in March to go to the Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras!  ;D
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Post by: QueenofHearts on January 08, 2014, 10:28:50 pm
So my mum told me that we and my sister are going to Sydney in March to go to the Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras!  ;D

Dude that's a win in my book. My parents wouldn't be caught dead around an LGBT event.
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Post by: Indikins on January 09, 2014, 12:14:45 am
So my mum told me that we and my sister are going to Sydney in March to go to the Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras!  ;D

Dude that's a win in my book. My parents wouldn't be caught dead around an LGBT event.

Yeah...I can't believe how lucky I've been with my family and my friend. But I'm sad your parents wouldn't go to one...I hope they get better?
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Post by: QueenofHearts on January 09, 2014, 10:46:17 am
So my mum told me that we and my sister are going to Sydney in March to go to the Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras!  ;D

Dude that's a win in my book. My parents wouldn't be caught dead around an LGBT event.

Yeah...I can't believe how lucky I've been with my family and my friend. But I'm sad your parents wouldn't go to one...I hope they get better?

Eh, their loss. I don't worry about them. I've said it before, but I have some of the best friends in the world, so I'm content. Just meant that as a "awesome news, dude"

ETA:
Got first semester grades today, I got a 3.6 for the semester, not including my legal writing grade (which will be factored in at the end of this semester).

For a hard curve of 3.0, a 3.6 is pretty respectable.
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Post by: Random Gal on January 09, 2014, 11:51:51 am
So my mum told me that we and my sister are going to Sydney in March to go to the Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras!  ;D

Dude that's a win in my book. My parents wouldn't be caught dead around an LGBT event.

Yeah...I can't believe how lucky I've been with my family and my friend. But I'm sad your parents wouldn't go to one...I hope they get better?

Eh, their loss. I don't worry about them. I've said it before, but I have some of the best friends in the world, so I'm content. Just meant that as a "awesome news, dude"

ETA:
Got first semester grades today, I got a 3.6 for the semester, not including my legal writing grade (which will be factored in at the end of this semester).

For a hard curve of 3.0, a 3.6 is pretty respectable.

Congratulations! That's better than I did in the entirety of high school.
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Post by: Witchyjoshy on January 09, 2014, 08:44:46 pm
Just got back from seeing The Desolation of Smaug.

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Post by: Random Gal on January 09, 2014, 09:05:53 pm
Just got back from seeing The Desolation of Smaug.

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After seeing it myself, I figured you'd react like that.
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Post by: Søren on January 09, 2014, 09:08:43 pm
Person on avian avenue made my new sig :D
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Post by: Witchyjoshy on January 09, 2014, 09:18:14 pm
Just got back from seeing The Desolation of Smaug.

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After seeing it myself, I figured you'd react like that.

I honestly predicted that I would like Smaug, but I'm surprised at just how much.

That was the most perfect depiction of a dragon in any movie I've ever seen so far.

I can only hope that this encourages more mainline studios and video game companies to start doing dragons again instead of leaving them to B-Movie and B-Game corporations.

EDIT:

Oh god people are actually shipping Smaug and Bilbo.  I don't even know how to.  I just don't even.

*dies of laughter*

If it helps I think it's still tongue and cheek even by their standards.
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Post by: RavynousHunter on January 09, 2014, 10:06:39 pm
Query: did said dragon have four legs, or only two?  If the former, then its a real dragon, if the latter, then its just a magical, fire-breathing pterosaur.
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Post by: Askold on January 09, 2014, 11:51:05 pm
a) People were already shipping Freeman's and Cumberpatch's characters from Sherlock, so it was inevitable that their characters in Hobbit would be shipped as well.

Query: did said dragon have four legs, or only two?  If the former, then its a real dragon, if the latter, then its just a magical, fire-breathing pterosaur.

b) I actually happen to like two legged dragons. The "Proto-drakes" in WoW for example look awesome and I like those models more than the "standard" dragon they have.
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Post by: SpaceProg on January 10, 2014, 12:03:34 am
I thought two-legged dragons (with wings) were a subspecies called "wyverns" and were just as dragon as any other dragon.  There's even the lindwurm that has no legs at all.

EDIT:  There's also the guiviere which has two legs but no wings or forelegs/arms.

Yeah... I've kinda been into dragons for a loooooong time.  I was called 'Puff' at school sometimes...
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Post by: Witchyjoshy on January 10, 2014, 12:11:37 am
Wyverns are smaller, have poisonous stingers on their tails, don't hoard gold, don't talk, and are generally stupid.

Pterosaurs are more like birds.

Smaug is a dragon.  He might as well be a four-legged one, because he uses his wings as forelegs, which is something wyverns don't seem to do.

There is nothing required for a dragon to have six limbs.

As far as the "magical fire-breathing pterosaur" comment... I'm just going to pretend you're joking.
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Post by: SpaceProg on January 10, 2014, 12:56:39 am
I have a statue of an eastern type (long, doesn't breathe fire, controls aspects of weather, and are very intelligent, lack wings, yet can fly) dragon with six legs. 
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Post by: RavynousHunter on January 10, 2014, 02:27:52 pm
I was more or less joking.  Two-legged dragons are more a stylistic peeve of mine than anything else.
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Post by: Witchyjoshy on January 10, 2014, 02:50:06 pm
I was more or less joking.  Two-legged dragons are more a stylistic peeve of mine than anything else.

I also happened to be in a bad mood (due to mostly unrelated reasons) when I made my last post :V So... apologies for coming across a little... angry? XD

Though ironically I recently got done being annoyed at people calling Smaug a wyvern purely based off of the number of his limbs and not because of any of the other factors that make a dragon a dragon and a wyvern a wyvern.

Though if you ask me, wyverns should be classified as a type of dragon to begin with... but that still doesn't make Smaug a wyvern XD He's still a drake to me :V
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Post by: ironbite on January 10, 2014, 08:30:52 pm
The Dragons of Skyrim would like a word with you over what you consider their species to be.

Ironbite-would you like Force, Fire, Frost, or Acid?
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Post by: chitoryu12 on January 10, 2014, 09:35:28 pm
I've got an audition scheduled for Diagon Alley characters in the new Universal Studios Orlando Harry Potter expansion!
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Post by: Witchyjoshy on January 10, 2014, 11:57:44 pm
The Dragons of Skyrim would like a word with you over what you consider their species to be.

Ironbite-would you like Force, Fire, Frost, or Acid?

All of the above, Stanley.
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Post by: RavynousHunter on January 11, 2014, 12:38:40 pm
The Dragons of Skyrim would like a word with you over what you consider their species to be.

Ironbite-would you like Force, Fire, Frost, or Acid?

All of the above, all at once, from every conceivable side.  If I am to die, it will be glorious, and if I win, I'll be atop a pile of a horde of dead dragons whose souls I've consumed; win-win in the most awesome way possible.

Also, found a place to get the soundtrack to one of my favourite games of all time: The Darkness.  I am a happy beaver!

[ETA]
Oh, also, I get to use my quantum armour from Minecraft (specifically, IC2).  After all, if they take flight, I want to be able to leap on to them and catch the cowards before they can flee.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Ultimate Paragon on January 12, 2014, 12:11:12 am
I found a $100 bill in the street.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Indikins on January 12, 2014, 03:25:03 am
I found a $100 bill in the street.

I found twenty cents on my mum's bathroom floor!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Søren on January 13, 2014, 03:24:21 am
I did my uni class allocation and my hours are quite sexy
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ironbite on January 13, 2014, 04:10:57 pm
I managed to get out of work on time.

Ironbite-it's been a rough couple of months to do that.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Cerim Treascair on January 13, 2014, 04:12:53 pm
I'm gonna go see Frozen shortly... If the music's anything to go by, I'm REALLY going to enjoy it.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Witchyjoshy on January 13, 2014, 06:10:35 pm
FINALLY got some sidewalk salt despite most stores being sold out.

The store we got them from has them in massive amounts of bulk, though, so we grabbed 80 pounds worth.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: chitoryu12 on January 13, 2014, 06:40:23 pm
I'm gonna go see Frozen shortly... If the music's anything to go by, I'm REALLY going to enjoy it.

It's probably my favorite Disney movie right now.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Witchyjoshy on January 13, 2014, 06:46:46 pm
I'll wait for the DVD to come out, but I do plan on seeing it.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Cerim Treascair on January 14, 2014, 01:30:11 am
I'll wait for the DVD to come out, but I do plan on seeing it.

Theater.  Seriously.  The visuals and music alone make it worth the price of admission.

So getting it on Blu-Ray when it comes out.  Oh yes.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Witchyjoshy on January 14, 2014, 02:07:21 am
We just went to a movie, though, and I don't feel like going just for Frozen.

It has to be a movie I've REALLY been anticipating to go see in theaters :P
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: chitoryu12 on January 14, 2014, 02:57:34 am
I think I just seduced a super nerdy girl by giving her the formula for determining the surface area of her boobs.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: mellenORL on January 14, 2014, 11:20:45 am
Oh, chit, you lucky something-something. You've met your soulmate ;D
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: chitoryu12 on January 14, 2014, 12:23:25 pm
Confirmation: seduction achieved.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Askold on January 14, 2014, 03:27:54 pm
Confirmation: seduction achieved.

Copy that.

Operation "Get lucky" is a go. I repeat: Operation "Get lucky" is a go.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Cerim Treascair on January 14, 2014, 06:16:16 pm
Confirmation: seduction achieved.

Copy that.

Operation "Get lucky" is a go. I repeat: Operation "Get lucky" is a go.

Chit might be staying up all night...
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ironbite on January 14, 2014, 06:36:01 pm
I got let go from work at the right time again.

Ironbite-WOOT!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: chitoryu12 on January 15, 2014, 12:24:34 am
Confirmation: seduction achieved.

Copy that.

Operation "Get lucky" is a go. I repeat: Operation "Get lucky" is a go.

Phase 2 complete. Phase 3 will commence in two weeks (i.e. when she's free from her work).
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on January 16, 2014, 05:20:00 pm
In the final stages of preparation for a nice trip to see my folks...whom I've not seen since June of last year.  It'll only be a week, but its shaping up to be a pretty fucking good week with promises of hard apple cider and meat, likely bacon.  Plus, getting to hang with my brother and friends again, and maybe meeting my bro's new friends, as well.

[ETA]

On a smaller note, a post I made on the FTB forums about IC2 (and why its becoming un-fun) got half a dozen likes in only a few hours, and was quoted favourably almost as many times.  I'm a happy beaver.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: QueenofHearts on January 16, 2014, 05:50:03 pm
After doing well my first semester, I have a chance of getting an internship with the 6th circuit court of appeals. I've been told by the person who would set everything up that I have a "decent shot of getting [this]." The same person told me if I wanted a district court gig, my shots were a "practical guarantee."

life is good
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sleepy on January 16, 2014, 08:01:55 pm
I had to write a resume for class as part of my ePortfolio, and I feel super confident in my ability to land a good job now. I'm rather excited that this is my last semester in college, and my professor even told me to start job hunting.

After doing well my first semester, I have a chance of getting an internship with the 6th circuit court of appeals. I've been told by the person who would set everything up that I have a "decent shot of getting [this]." The same person told me if I wanted a district court gig, my shots were a "practical guarantee."

life is good

Hurray Queen!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Ultimate Paragon on January 16, 2014, 10:45:16 pm
Congrats, Queen!   ;D

By the way, today I finally managed to find the source of an annoying rattling sound.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ironbite on January 17, 2014, 05:57:18 am
Look man I know it was used in the middle ages but trepanning only lead to bad things after awhile.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Random Gal on January 17, 2014, 02:05:01 pm
After doing well my first semester, I have a chance of getting an internship with the 6th circuit court of appeals. I've been told by the person who would set everything up that I have a "decent shot of getting [this]." The same person told me if I wanted a district court gig, my shots were a "practical guarantee."

life is good

That's great news. Congratulations!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: chitoryu12 on January 17, 2014, 06:53:29 pm
I made another ~$90 today and got lunch at Longhorn Steakhouse, where my server was essentially a clone of Jennifer Lawrence.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Alehksunos on January 17, 2014, 09:47:28 pm
This is more so "Something good that happened on the internet today" than "Something nice that happened to me today":

Ask Princess Molestria has been terminated from Tumblr. Fucking Bronies, suck it down.

(I'm not talking about all fans of MLP:FiM, but those gross nerds who consider humor comedy at the expense of others, i.e. jokes that make light out of violence against women, let alone all forms of sexualized violence.)
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: largeham on January 18, 2014, 03:01:21 am
After doing well my first semester, I have a chance of getting an internship with the 6th circuit court of appeals. I've been told by the person who would set everything up that I have a "decent shot of getting [this]." The same person told me if I wanted a district court gig, my shots were a "practical guarantee."

life is good

Woot woot! Wanna be lawyer fist-bump.

Slightly OT, what are the internship/career prospects for lawyers in America?
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: QueenofHearts on January 18, 2014, 11:17:38 am
After doing well my first semester, I have a chance of getting an internship with the 6th circuit court of appeals. I've been told by the person who would set everything up that I have a "decent shot of getting [this]." The same person told me if I wanted a district court gig, my shots were a "practical guarantee."

life is good

Woot woot! Wanna be lawyer fist-bump.

Slightly OT, what are the internship/career prospects for lawyers in America?

Generally speaking, I think most of my class went to law school to learn how to be better criminals. So, after graduation, I see the top of our class being  wealthy drug lords and the bottom of our class in prison for DUI.

Joking aside, it's generally portrayed as negative. A few years ago the wages for entry level work ballooned, the media made a big hype about how smart of an idea law school was, a lot of people went, saturated the market. Combine this saturation with the recent recession and the legal market got hit hard. But I think it's improving for three reasons: (1) the baby boom lawyers are about to retire, freeing up jobs, (2) the number of applicants to law school continues to drop (since 2010), and (3) with the recovering economy, it is easier to find work (out-of-college) today than 5 years ago.

Also, a lot of these focus on the law school class in the aggregate. As a rule of thumb, the people near the top of their classes always do better job hunting than those at the bottom. A lot better. And I'm near the top of my class, so I have that going for me.

As far as internship/career prospects, internships are mostly unpaid. Every now and then a big firm posts work with a decent stipend ($5000-$10,000 for 7-10 weeks of work) but most jobs are unpaid. As far as career prospects, and internship too, it's diverse. There are a lot of fields people can look at including criminal prosecutions for war criminal tribunals (I have a friend doing this), business and administrative law, work with contracts and breaches, and one of my friends went to a decent law school, stayed near the top of her class, and now works prosecuting sex offenders in a small town (go figure). I guess I don't know much specifics because I've never held a legal gig, but work is definitely diverse (and unpaid without a J.D.)

Combine looking at health law as a field, I would be surprised if I couldn't get a fall back job working at a trans-advocacy center with all the shit we put up with health care wise.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sleepy on January 18, 2014, 08:35:06 pm
The puppies I've been helping take care of all left today to go to the folks who adopted them. Sad, but they'll all be in happy homes. And I won't miss their barking or whining.

To celebrate, my landlady bought us a pizza and one of those kickass chocolate chip cookie pies. Fuck yeah.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on January 19, 2014, 03:21:13 pm
Got to my family's place safe and sound a few hours ago and spent most of the time catching up, lol.  Now, apparently, my bro's friends are coming along and we're gonna have a good, old-fashioned party which I am dubbing Meatstravaganza, because Mum went bug-fuck crazy and bought damn near every kind of meat you can think of for a cookout of epic proportions.  They've got a new dog, Ruger, who was an abandonee that they rescued.  He's...very energetic, lol.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: chitoryu12 on January 19, 2014, 06:22:56 pm
Kelly and I went to Otronicon, an annual video game and technology convention held at the Orlando Science Center. Some highlights:

* Did so well at a Bell R22 helicopter simulator that they had to stop me from completing the entire course. The guy running the booth said I made even him look bad.

* Tried out Google Glass for myself. It's surprisingly intuitive and easy to use. What I mainly want to see is going from a single tiny screen over one eye to a larger one that can act as a true sci-fi HUD. Right now it's kinda hard to see small text or pictures unless you've got the Glass connected to a screen, which defeats most of the purpose of wearing it.

* Played with the VirtuSphere for the second time. They added a ring around the user to hold onto, which solves the old problem of faceplanting when you walked too fast. But it's still very tiring (you need to put some force into moving the sphere, which is not unlike going up stairs in effort) and it's very hard to turn while moving. I could really only see it being used for some kind of simulator-based exercising, like running a course.

* Saw my sister get her face made into a 3D image. It only took about 10 minutes from the time she was photographed, and they're working on making it instantaneous.

* Saw a large number of 3D printers, some of which were printing right in front of us. Examples of 3D printed items included complex sets of gears and working plastic monkey wrenches and pliers.

* Saw my sister complete a soldering workshop, which ended in her making a robot pin with blinking LED eyes. We're now planning on buying a soldering kit.

* Bought a copy of Weird Florida. I'm making a road trip out of it, and also using it as inspiration for tabletop RPGs and other stories. We seriously had a wannabe Frankenstein in Key West back in the 30s, Count Carl Von Cosen. Complete with a makeshift laboratory in an old aircraft fuselage behind a Marine hospital, and dynamiting the family crypt of his "subject" before fleeing town.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Cerim Treascair on January 19, 2014, 07:55:41 pm
I cleaned out my car substantially.

... yes, I realize this doesn't sound like much of an accomplishment, but considering how bad I can be about cleaning up sometimes, this is progress for me.  I'm no hoarder, I'm just LAZY AS HELL for some things.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sleepy on January 21, 2014, 06:06:58 am
Class is canceled today! Fuck you, 6 am wakeup!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: chitoryu12 on January 21, 2014, 11:24:34 am
I didn't go into work early in the morning just because my mother blindly said "Yes" when the CFO asked if I would be yesterday.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ironbite on January 21, 2014, 04:16:23 pm
Class is canceled today! Fuck you, 6 am wakeup!

I wish work was canceled for the day.

Ironbite-I mean it basically was but still wish I didn't need to go in.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Feral Dog on January 22, 2014, 01:26:36 am
1) 'Embers' is over.
2) Had some edamame.
3) Unclogged the espresso machine. Now it steams!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: chitoryu12 on January 22, 2014, 07:42:10 pm
My Harry Dresden shield bracelet and glove came!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Ghoti on January 23, 2014, 06:45:51 am
I got laid. Jesus Mary mother of fuck I needed that.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Yla on January 23, 2014, 07:20:15 am
Gratz, Dodongo.

In other news, there was a guy in a panda costume at lunch, doing guy in a panda costume things. I didn't see him until I was two meters in front of him. After a second of shock, I had to laugh for minutes straight.

I wanted to go back and hug him a bit after I had eaten, but he was gone. SO CUDDLY!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: chitoryu12 on January 23, 2014, 12:29:21 pm
Justin Bieber got arrested for drunk drag racing in Miami.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sleepy on January 23, 2014, 12:37:06 pm
I'd like to think that he'll rot in prison, but we all know he's too important for such nonsense.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: chitoryu12 on January 23, 2014, 12:51:16 pm
I'd like to think that he'll rot in prison, but we all know he's too important for such nonsense.

Oh, I don't doubt that he'll probably get off with just a fine. But I'm just happy that he actually got put in cuffs and tossed in a drunk tank for the first time. And it was my state that did it.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ironbite on January 23, 2014, 01:23:26 pm
Well when he gets out, the station that did throw him in the tank will apologize then find 2 black kids to brutally murder to balance it out.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Ghoti on January 23, 2014, 04:15:26 pm
Well when he gets out, the station that did throw him in the tank will apologize then find 2 black kids to brutally murder to balance it out.
Not sure if trolling or depressingly accurate.  :(
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: The Right Honourable Mlle Antéchrist on January 23, 2014, 07:19:02 pm
My new laptop screen came in the mail today, and I successfully replaced it on my own. It's working perfectly.

Cost of having a repair shop replace it: Roughly $250, mostly for "two hours of labour" and "diagnostics".

Cost of doing it myself: Less than $100, including shipping and handling. "Labour" amounted to about 20 minutes of work, most of which involved trying to find the correct screwdriver to fit the tiny screws. "Diagnostics" involved the highly complex procedure of turning the computer on to make sure the screen was working. Well, that and comparing the part numbers & dicking around with display/resolution to be certain that everything was kosher.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: mellenORL on January 23, 2014, 08:28:47 pm
Congrats, Mlle!
This is why I love tools and working with all kinds of stuff, mechanical, electrical, home repair, building stuff in general. Most of it is simple. And divinely satisfying to do it yourself.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Art Vandelay on January 23, 2014, 10:52:45 pm
The "load more" button on my Youtube subscriptions page is finally back.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sigmaleph on January 24, 2014, 07:45:11 pm
The nonexistent gods blessed us with rain and lowered temperatures from a record-breaking 47° C (116°F) to the low twenties.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Ghoti on January 24, 2014, 08:55:05 pm
I now have three different people clamoring to get in my pants. I'm not sure how or why this happened, but to say I like the situation I'm in would be a grave understatement.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Ultimate Paragon on January 24, 2014, 09:02:04 pm
I now have three different people clamoring to get in my pants. I'm not sure how or why this happened, but to say I like the situation I'm in would be a grave understatement.
When did you become an anime character?
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ironbite on January 24, 2014, 09:03:17 pm
I now have three different people clamoring to get in my pants. I'm not sure how or why this happened, but to say I like the situation I'm in would be a grave understatement.

They're very comfy pants.  I like to sneak into your room at night and try them on.

Ironbite-too creepy?
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: wrightway on January 24, 2014, 09:06:43 pm
I now have three different people clamoring to get in my pants. I'm not sure how or why this happened, but to say I like the situation I'm in would be a grave understatement.

Huzzah!

(http://static.fjcdn.com/gifs/Avengers+Dance+Party.+The+Iron+twerk+is+too+strong_c8a133_4807892.gif)
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Ghoti on January 24, 2014, 09:09:16 pm
When did you become an anime character?
It must have been when I started spiking my hair and training myself to keep my eyes open SUPER WIDE all the time, desu.
They're very comfy pants.  I like to sneak into your room at night and try them on.

Ironbite-too creepy?
Oh, so that's what happened to my Batman pajama pants.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sleepy on January 24, 2014, 09:21:01 pm
I had to meet with a client today for my software engineering course and was initially dreading it, but it went very well and felt rather professional.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Indikins on January 25, 2014, 09:52:17 pm
I managed to find Prototype, Borderlands (GOTY edition) and Borderlands 2 for $12 each at EB Games.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ironbite on January 28, 2014, 08:29:30 pm
DARKMATCH IS BACK!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: wrightway on January 30, 2014, 01:54:52 pm
My Psych teacher has agreed to let me take the quiz with the overflow class. So that won't be counted off my grade.

...on the other hand; I got an email alert last night that the class average for the quiz was 58.9%. Either it's a hard quiz, or my classmates are all idiots.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Zygarde on January 30, 2014, 06:29:03 pm
My computer is finally fixed.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: chitoryu12 on January 30, 2014, 09:32:45 pm
I got a new project at work: remake all of the institute's instructional DVDs and create a new advertisement for them.

Not only do I get a raise for the job, I'm getting producer credit for my resume at the very least!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Søren on January 30, 2014, 10:22:09 pm
got a new air con installed in the hottest room of the house and its glorious
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: chitoryu12 on February 02, 2014, 01:39:26 am
Went to the Frozen sing-a-long. It was depressingly bereft of people, being a 3:30 PM showing: about 30 or so in total (including my group of 6), which included 5 or 6 little girls.

It was mostly my sister and I belting out the songs over the rest of the crowd.

We also went to IKEA after the showing. I've avoided going in until now, but it's surprisingly addictive and I kept having this impulse to buy everything I saw. We ended up spending $106 on various miscellaneous stuff (two aluminum travel mugs, a wooden spoon, a tea ball, some picture frames, etc.) and another $100 on a new chest of drawers for my clothes to replace the single wire shelf I've been using for years.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Ghoti on February 02, 2014, 10:51:41 am
Despite being a legal adult and thus not needing to sneak out, I snuck out of the house to, ahem, spend time with Bitemark Guy. I continue to be surprised at how cuddly we are, but I'm not complaining. And you know what they say about guys who play musical instruments...
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: chitoryu12 on February 02, 2014, 02:12:25 pm
Despite being a legal adult and thus not needing to sneak out, I snuck out of the house to, ahem, spend time with Bitemark Guy. I continue to be surprised at how cuddly we are, but I'm not complaining. And you know what they say about guys who play musical instruments...

Depends: is it a string or a wind instrument?
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Ghoti on February 02, 2014, 07:30:07 pm
Both, actually: violin and saxophone of all things. I will say that, from my experience, percussionists avert the "musicians are good in bed" trope (but from my experience percussionists aren't really musicians anyway, so I guess it evens out).

Edit: since the next question has a significant chance of being "well what do YOU play?": piano, claranet, guitar, ocarina.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Zygarde on February 02, 2014, 08:55:20 pm
I have finally started working on a fanfiction I abandoned a few years ago and I redid the first chapter.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Feral Dog on February 02, 2014, 10:45:31 pm
Seahawks won. (Consequently I won $20, now I can get that nice alpaca yarn I've been eyeing. Plus a little regional pride.)
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Jebediah on February 03, 2014, 08:14:53 pm
And with the conclusion of last night's finale, I no longer have to hear constant football talk.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Ultimate Paragon on February 05, 2014, 12:59:53 pm
My boss apologized to us for being a jerk the other day.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Cerim Treascair on February 05, 2014, 03:57:12 pm
I have a job interview tomorrow!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: chitoryu12 on February 10, 2014, 01:13:58 am
Fuckin' finally!

I finished the cuts of the video that's going to be playing at the CONEXPO booth for my company. I had to take the videos of the crane rodeos from the past two years, both made by the same videographer, and cut them into a coherent video. Why did I need to do that? Because the jackhole decided to be lazy this past November while filming the 2013 rodeo: shot everything quickly and sloppily and seriously must have spent 30 minutes making the initial cut that he submitted for review. It was loaded with every kind of mistake possible: poorly matched lighting and camera quality (not just no color correction, but even changes in the resolution), shaky shots from an aerial drone, one or two frames from a separate scene popping in because he shuffled scenes and didn't delete the scrap left behind, poor framing, shaky handheld shots, etc. The video was supposed to be played at CONEXPO and sent out on press releases. And then he didn't fix really anything I pointed out, acted like a lazy dick and didn't respond to correspondence, and basically left us with a half-finished project two weeks till the deadline.

So I just said "Fuck it" and made my own cut without him. I took the videos from 2012 and 2013, trimmed the fat, removed every single crappy shot, reshuffled both videos so it looked like it came from a single event, and went over the thing with a fine-toothed cyber comb to make sure that every mistake I made was ironed out.

Not only did I make a long cut that's going to be looped at the CONEXPO booth, I'm making a cut that's about a minute shorter for press releases. All I need to do is color correction and the audio and I'll be finished AND I can start an official career as a videographer. I've already been tapped to make the company's new advertisement AND remake all their old 90s instructional DVDs. I'm rolling in dough, bitches!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: SpaceProg on February 10, 2014, 01:18:24 am
Well, when you're cruising on your 80' yacht in the Caribbean, have a drink of champagne for the little people who made it all possible.

















:P 
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Flying Mint Bunny! on February 10, 2014, 10:25:19 am
Well, when you're cruising on your 80' yacht in the Caribbean, have a drink of champagne for the little people who made it all possible.

















:P

I read that as 80s yacht and now I think your life is like Duran Duran's video for Rio.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: mellenORL on February 10, 2014, 01:13:32 pm
Chit, I wanna see when you first launch that 80 foot yacht off the trailer into Lake Monroe. Big enuff to splash a wake up into the street! Open her up and roar off down the St. Johns River, then cruise for girls off the beach. I'd ask to borrow it, but even Lake Ivanhoe here is just a bath tub for something that big...it'd get stuck under the I-4 bridge :P

Seriously, though, looks like this job is panning out into something useful for you, redneck boss or not. Cheers!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Thejebusfire on February 10, 2014, 04:08:08 pm
Schools cancelled tomorrow due to the weather.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: SpaceProg on February 10, 2014, 04:12:18 pm
Same here.   Though the snow we're getting, nothing's laying.   Not yet, anyway.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: chitoryu12 on February 10, 2014, 06:19:22 pm
Chit, I wanna see when you first launch that 80 foot yacht off the trailer into Lake Monroe. Big enuff to splash a wake up into the street! Open her up and roar off down the St. Johns River, then cruise for girls off the beach. I'd ask to borrow it, but even Lake Ivanhoe here is just a bath tub for something that big...it'd get stuck under the I-4 bridge :P

Seriously, though, looks like this job is panning out into something useful for you, redneck boss or not. Cheers!

Thanks! I basically did in three days what the guy was supposed to do in a week and still hasn't finished. Along with being lazy, he tends to just show up and ask if he can start filming and recording and setting up with basically an hour's notice. He once asked if he could come and film a crane before 5:00....at 2:00. The crane was in a garage and needed to be driven out, parked, and set up with the outriggers and boom at a minimum in the rain. Yeah, no.

Right now I'm looking at audio options for recording the narration. I'm keeping the bosses updated on everything as I do it so they know exactly where I stand with the deadline, and they'll be prepared for when we need to record. Chances are Roman the Russian would have just shown up a day or two before the deadline asking to do the voiceover without a script.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: chitoryu12 on February 10, 2014, 08:33:32 pm
On that same note, that crappy videographer? I got to officially send him the kindly worded "You're fired" email.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Art Vandelay on February 10, 2014, 08:59:57 pm
On that same note, that crappy videographer? I got to officially send him the kindly worded "You're fired" email.
Getting to fire people is how you know you've truly made it.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: mellenORL on February 11, 2014, 11:30:22 am
Congrats, and I hope he's not the bitter type. He should have seen it coming, anyway. If he yells at you, just remind him he can get on unemployment. Watch his frown turn upside down...he actually does sound like the dysfunctional alkie type who would consider being on unemployment a nice little bingeing opportunity.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: chitoryu12 on February 11, 2014, 12:13:28 pm
Congrats, and I hope he's not the bitter type. He should have seen it coming, anyway. If he yells at you, just remind him he can get on unemployment. Watch his frown turn upside down...he actually does sound like the dysfunctional alkie type who would consider being on unemployment a nice little bingeing opportunity.

I don't know about unemployment; he's an independent videographer contracted for the job. He still gets paid for the work he provided, but he's being let go before the project is finished and they're planning on using me for their future work in his place.

However, he can bet his vodka-infused ass that I'll be letting other people in the business know about his work ethic. The guy may be technically competent, but I've seen a lot of the work he's done for the company. He basically has to be forced to dedicate time and effort into making a competent video, and will otherwise just slap it together quick and dirty. His work isn't worth the price he demands for it and anyone who uses his usual videos will end up looking unprofessional and cheap. I want to keep other Florida companies, especially film production companies, from getting ripped off.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sigmaleph on February 11, 2014, 10:04:14 pm
I finally fixed my internet connectivity issues, so I can log in from my own computer. Which I now appreciate all the more after using my dad's netbook for weeks.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Veras on February 18, 2014, 01:47:12 pm
My office is next to the dance classroom, so I can hear their music.  Today, they were playing "You Can't Stop the Beat" from Hairspray, and the speakers kept screwing up and shutting off, thereby stopping the beat.

This served the dual purpose of allowing me to work in peace for a few minutes, and being hilarious.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Søren on February 18, 2014, 05:38:13 pm
I'm slowly beginning to comprehend spoken russian by overwhelming myself with it
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Ghoti on February 18, 2014, 05:53:54 pm
I'm done with my job as a Liberty Tax dancer. Just take a gander at how many fucks I give!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: chitoryu12 on February 18, 2014, 06:40:57 pm
I'm slowly beginning to comprehend spoken russian by overwhelming myself with it

That's how I learned to play on Expert on Guitar Hero.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Katsuro on February 19, 2014, 02:27:05 am
I'm slowly beginning to comprehend spoken russian by overwhelming myself with it

That's how I learned to play on Expert on Guitar Hero.

I tried that approach in GH but all that happend was my brain metled and started leaking out though my eye sockets.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Art Vandelay on February 19, 2014, 04:16:50 am
Internet is once again behaving itself. Fucking finally...
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Flying Mint Bunny! on February 19, 2014, 03:59:14 pm
My comping went well today.

I won a signed Last Lovers Left Alive poster and £500 to spend on a clothes site. :D
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ironbite on February 19, 2014, 05:54:02 pm
Don't let Loki's Whore hear you have that.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Flying Mint Bunny! on February 19, 2014, 06:03:41 pm
Don't let Loki's Whore hear you have that.

Oh dear. Now i'm scared.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: The Right Honourable Mlle Antéchrist on February 19, 2014, 11:51:18 pm
My cat's doing much better & was finally able to come home from the vet this evening. He's curled up beside me right now, happily snoozing away. So glad to have him home. :)
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sleepy on February 20, 2014, 01:18:57 pm
I thought this day was going to be awful, but a couple awesome things happened.

1. I got an $800 refund from my school.

2. I got an email from my school asking me to showcase my software project at a luncheon they're having.

3. I got an email from Google wanting to talk about software engineering careers with them.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: mellenORL on February 21, 2014, 02:47:18 pm
Sleepy wins the thread! :)
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: chitoryu12 on February 21, 2014, 05:41:59 pm
I'm getting paid $25 an hour for my videography work!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Ultimate Paragon on February 21, 2014, 06:03:17 pm
Word on the office grapevine is that I'm due for a promotion soon.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Zygarde on February 22, 2014, 03:28:20 pm
I got to go out and shoot guns for four hours straight. (Even if I did almost dislocate my shoulder firing a 12 gauge and an AK47)
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Ultimate Paragon on February 22, 2014, 07:35:14 pm
I just came in second place in a cooking competition!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sleepy on February 27, 2014, 04:27:46 pm
Midterms are over. Spring break now!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Veras on February 27, 2014, 10:15:31 pm
You have Spring Break in February?  Isn't that more like Late Winter Break?
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Alehksunos on February 28, 2014, 12:55:58 am
Ate out and had the best old-world pizza I think I have ever had and later saw the Pixies live in concert (the first time I have ever been to a concert). I would say tonight was a great night.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sleepy on February 28, 2014, 08:31:07 am
You have Spring Break in February?  Isn't that more like Late Winter Break?

I suppose, though usually by now we have spring-ish weather here. It's also at this time so it's right in the middle of the semester at the 8 week mark, as opposed to leaving it until late March when spring actually hits and the semester is almost over.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: The Right Honourable Mlle Antéchrist on February 28, 2014, 05:15:39 pm
Had the best workout today. It's amazing how much better you feel when you're not eating tons of junk food while sitting around, doing nothing.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on February 28, 2014, 05:39:54 pm
Watched a decently-subbed version of the latest Dragon Ball Z movie today, and got a 6-pack of some nice Woodchuck hard apple cider.  Oh, and the generic, store-brand coffee I got a few days ago?  THAT SHIT SMELLS FUCKING AMAZING.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Zygarde on March 01, 2014, 06:19:30 pm
I now own a new gaming rig.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Veras on March 01, 2014, 10:39:05 pm
I found my copy of Sonic 2 for Sega Genesis.  The game is more than 20 years older than the TV that I'm using to play it, and it's awesome.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on March 01, 2014, 10:42:15 pm
Finally got my Kindle organized, and got Backward With Purpose on it.  My little tool is turning out to be quite useful, even if this retard Kindle can't handle RTF or HTML documents for some dumbass reason.  ...Even though the fucker has a god damned browser.  Granted, its black-and-white, but its a fucking browser, and as far as I know, HTML is pretty much the language of the internet, outside various scripting things and style sheet code.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: chitoryu12 on March 01, 2014, 11:04:33 pm
Went to the Collective Soul concert for Universal Studios' Mardi Gras today.

There was a guy two rows ahead of me (I was near the front) heckling the band constantly. He finally stopped after I shouted "I WILL LITERALLY PEE ON YOU." in front of all of his friends and people started laughing at him.

.....I had to go to the bathroom through the entire concert.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Art Vandelay on March 11, 2014, 02:50:29 am
I just taught the dog how to play Hide and Seek. He's pretty damn good at it too, once he figured out how to sniff me out instead of blindly running off in my somewhat general direction.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Veras on March 11, 2014, 02:02:44 pm
How good is he at hiding?
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Art Vandelay on March 11, 2014, 06:41:08 pm
Assuming it's possible to teach him how to do that, probably not very good, considering his size.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: I am lizard on March 11, 2014, 11:25:07 pm
Bit a pregnant deer, should succumb to blood poisoning in a few hours.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: chitoryu12 on March 15, 2014, 03:43:01 am
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lQlIhraqL7o

This is relevant right now.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Iczerfour on March 15, 2014, 06:34:02 am
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lQlIhraqL7o

This is relevant right now.

congrats
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: I am lizard on March 16, 2014, 08:20:19 pm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lQlIhraqL7o

This is relevant right now.
So you got a promotion?
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Zygarde on March 18, 2014, 05:36:24 pm
I am done with the ACT's thank the goddess and may that gods forsaken test never come near me for as long as I live or until I become a teacher.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: chitoryu12 on March 18, 2014, 09:49:56 pm
Only one more day of work, then it's Megacon time!

On a more ironic note, I finally got caught sneaking on a forum I was banned from. Which means I no longer need to carefully hide certain actions from different forums and social media to avoid getting found out! And I can use the nice avatar I made for that board!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on March 19, 2014, 09:51:43 am
Getting caught trying to evade your ban is a good thing?  Or am I just misreading something here?
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Art Vandelay on March 19, 2014, 11:24:45 pm
It's raining. I like the sound and the smell of rain, and it takes all the heat out of the day.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on March 20, 2014, 08:00:33 am
It's raining. I like the sound and the smell of rain, and it takes all the heat out of the day.

So, I'm not the only one that likes the smell of rain?  Whenever I told people that, they looked at me like I was crazy because I could smell rain.  Then again, I can smell the pheromones of pregnant women, too...and that just makes me physically ill, so a good nose is a blessing and a curse, alas.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Art Vandelay on March 20, 2014, 08:23:03 am
It's raining. I like the sound and the smell of rain, and it takes all the heat out of the day.

So, I'm not the only one that likes the smell of rain?  Whenever I told people that, they looked at me like I was crazy because I could smell rain.  Then again, I can smell the pheromones of pregnant women, too...and that just makes me physically ill, so a good nose is a blessing and a curse, alas.

Really? I thought pretty much everyone could smell rain. It's not that I have Super Smell either, since I most certainly can't smell pregnancy pheromones (and thank Christ for that).
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on March 20, 2014, 08:26:55 am
It's raining. I like the sound and the smell of rain, and it takes all the heat out of the day.

So, I'm not the only one that likes the smell of rain?  Whenever I told people that, they looked at me like I was crazy because I could smell rain.  Then again, I can smell the pheromones of pregnant women, too...and that just makes me physically ill, so a good nose is a blessing and a curse, alas.

Really? I thought pretty much everyone could smell rain. It's not that I have Super Smell either, since I most certainly can't smell pregnancy pheromones (and thank Christ for that).

Lucky fucker.  Its one of the reasons I'll never knock a girl up willingly.  I can NOT tolerate that smell, even in small doses.  Having it around me all the time for 9 months?  LOL NOPE.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Art Vandelay on March 20, 2014, 08:42:28 am
It's raining. I like the sound and the smell of rain, and it takes all the heat out of the day.

So, I'm not the only one that likes the smell of rain?  Whenever I told people that, they looked at me like I was crazy because I could smell rain.  Then again, I can smell the pheromones of pregnant women, too...and that just makes me physically ill, so a good nose is a blessing and a curse, alas.

Really? I thought pretty much everyone could smell rain. It's not that I have Super Smell either, since I most certainly can't smell pregnancy pheromones (and thank Christ for that).

Lucky fucker.  Its one of the reasons I'll never knock a girl up willingly.  I can NOT tolerate that smell, even in small doses.  Having it around me all the time for 9 months?  LOL NOPE.

Maybe you'd get used to it? Kind of like the smell of dog food.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: davedan on March 20, 2014, 09:20:20 am
I thought  it was the smell of Ozone that you got with the rain, that beautiful earthy smell. Can't say that I smell pregnant chicks either. Nor do I understand that weird pregnancy sex fetish.

Nothing that good happened today but I played touch football for the first time in ages yesterday and while I am sore now it was glorious.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on March 20, 2014, 09:49:55 am
It's raining. I like the sound and the smell of rain, and it takes all the heat out of the day.

So, I'm not the only one that likes the smell of rain?  Whenever I told people that, they looked at me like I was crazy because I could smell rain.  Then again, I can smell the pheromones of pregnant women, too...and that just makes me physically ill, so a good nose is a blessing and a curse, alas.

Really? I thought pretty much everyone could smell rain. It's not that I have Super Smell either, since I most certainly can't smell pregnancy pheromones (and thank Christ for that).

Lucky fucker.  Its one of the reasons I'll never knock a girl up willingly.  I can NOT tolerate that smell, even in small doses.  Having it around me all the time for 9 months?  LOL NOPE.

Maybe you'd get used to it? Kind of like the smell of dog food.

Having dealt with canned cat food most of my life, I can say that I'd likely never get used to the smell.  Canned pet food in general still makes me sick.

On another note, I've begun trying to improve my note-taking skills by taking detailed notes about modded Minecraft energy systems and cross-mod energy interactions.  Its fascinating work.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Ironchew on March 20, 2014, 01:17:46 pm
It's raining. I like the sound and the smell of rain, and it takes all the heat out of the day.

So, I'm not the only one that likes the smell of rain?  Whenever I told people that, they looked at me like I was crazy because I could smell rain.  Then again, I can smell the pheromones of pregnant women, too...and that just makes me physically ill, so a good nose is a blessing and a curse, alas.

I'm pretty sure everyone with at least an okay sense of smell can smell the compounds released by the ground when water drenches it, but the rain itself is odorless unless you've got a bad pollution problem.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on March 20, 2014, 03:27:59 pm
It's raining. I like the sound and the smell of rain, and it takes all the heat out of the day.

So, I'm not the only one that likes the smell of rain?  Whenever I told people that, they looked at me like I was crazy because I could smell rain.  Then again, I can smell the pheromones of pregnant women, too...and that just makes me physically ill, so a good nose is a blessing and a curse, alas.

I'm pretty sure everyone with at least an okay sense of smell can smell the compounds released by the ground when water drenches it, but the rain itself is odorless unless you've got a bad pollution problem.

At which point, its probably burning thru your roof, lol.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sigmaleph on March 21, 2014, 06:01:41 pm
I beat 2048 (http://gabrielecirulli.github.io/2048/).
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Ghoti on March 21, 2014, 08:12:25 pm
I've got almost $500 in the bank, which means I'll still have gas money after paying my rent.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: chitoryu12 on March 21, 2014, 09:39:22 pm
Day 1 of 3 of Megacon, the biggest convention in Central Florida (probably the biggest in Florida period, and definitely one of the biggest in the south).

Apparently during his panel, John Barrowman dropped trou and flashed his underwear at the entire audience. He had the Torchwood logo on his ass.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sleepy on March 21, 2014, 09:53:08 pm
My mom got me some nice pots and pans for my birthday, so we'll be able to cook delicious things when we move into our new apartment. I also signed the formal offer for my new job today and get to start next week, working part-time up 'til graduation.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Random Gal on March 21, 2014, 10:17:01 pm
With regards to the "smelling pregnancy pheromones" thing, I've never noticed it in pregnant women. However, this might explain something else I've found unusual.

A few years ago, I dated a transgender girl for about seven months. She always seemed to smell really nice, even when it wouldn't have made sense for her to be wearing perfume, and I'd never encountered anything like that particular smell before. I believe that pregnancy-related hormones and the compounds used in female HRT are effectively the same, and possibly the latter are more potent?
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Flying Mint Bunny! on March 22, 2014, 07:46:37 pm
It's raining. I like the sound and the smell of rain, and it takes all the heat out of the day.

So, I'm not the only one that likes the smell of rain?  Whenever I told people that, they looked at me like I was crazy because I could smell rain.  Then again, I can smell the pheromones of pregnant women, too...and that just makes me physically ill, so a good nose is a blessing and a curse, alas.

I'm pretty sure everyone with at least an okay sense of smell can smell the compounds released by the ground when water drenches it, but the rain itself is odorless unless you've got a bad pollution problem.

At which point, its probably burning thru your roof, lol.

I like the smell of rain and I only used to eat Salt & Vinegar McCoys when it was raining, because I thought it made them taste better.

Was I just delusional, or did chemicals in the rain make those crisps taste better?
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on March 22, 2014, 08:52:20 pm
Twas probably more psychosomatic than anything, but...smell is quite a powerful sense.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Vypernight on March 25, 2014, 07:10:00 pm
Finally got my computer fixed and returned to me.  Something went wrong with the start-up and I had to send it back to the manufacturer.  I lost some downloads, but I had saved anything I wrote to flash cards, so it's not so bad. 
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sleepy on March 25, 2014, 07:39:42 pm
It looks like we'll be getting the apartment we wanted! It's on the top floor with only one neighbor, and the view is nice. Plus they're in the process of renovating it, so we'll be the first people living there. I'm so happy.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Yla on March 26, 2014, 05:24:12 am
Today, I officially am a Master of Science with Honours. Got the certificate this morning.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Veras on March 26, 2014, 10:35:20 am
Congratulations
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Askold on March 26, 2014, 11:53:30 am
Graz for gaining a level. (Or is that a specialisation or a prestige class? What roleplay term would be the most accurate?)
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sigmaleph on March 26, 2014, 03:12:25 pm
Today, I officially am a Master of Science with Honours. Got the certificate this morning.

Huzzah!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Yla on March 26, 2014, 06:31:42 pm
Thanks everyone :)

Though I noticed that there a series of mistakes on the certificate. Some modules are listed twice (the grade calculations are correct though), and the formatting is screwed up in several places. So I'm going back to the office tomorrow and get that corrected.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Veras on March 27, 2014, 01:30:46 am
My iPod and dock were stolen from my office over Spring Break (there was a team of volunteers and workers in the building doing renovation).  A parent volunteer sifted through four days of surveillance tapes and found the person who took it (her own nephew--she volunteered to help because she suspected that he had done it).  She called him, and he initially denied it with some pretty hilarious lies, but it looks like I'm getting my stuff back.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Feral Dog on March 29, 2014, 01:10:08 am
1) Passed all my classes this quarter
2) Got into all the classes this quarter

and 3 is slight TMI

(click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: The Right Honourable Mlle Antéchrist on March 30, 2014, 01:11:01 am
One of my best friends got married today :)
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Ultimate Paragon on March 30, 2014, 09:30:41 am
One of my best friends got married today :)
Congratulations!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sleepy on April 04, 2014, 01:58:01 pm
We just played Urban Terror here at work as a "team-building activity." This is glorious.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Zygarde on April 05, 2014, 01:14:15 am
I went to my first live stand up show today (well, technically it was yesterday I didn't get home until 12 due to me trying and failing to find a drive thru that wouldn't fuck up my order, thank you Burger King.) And I had a blast I was laughing so hard I was light headed by the end.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Feral Dog on April 05, 2014, 08:17:23 pm
Technically it happened yesterday, but I joined the campus Tea Club, and the first meeting was hilarious:

1) Turned out to be a nerd, hippie, and hipster gathering with tea as the beverage of choice.
2) About halfway through, a guy came in very excited and happy (and left somewhat miffed that the Tea Club had nothing to do with the Tea Party. We did offer him some rose oolong, though.)
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: chitoryu12 on April 05, 2014, 09:48:15 pm
Went to my first renaissance festival today. Some highlights:

* Earned stickers for making a successful hit with all three throwing weapons at the booths: star, axe, and knife.

* Got 2/5 hits on archery despite having fired a bow maybe half a dozen times before in my entire life.

* Survived for about 5 seconds in a fencing match against a master fencer with many years of experience.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Hoplite on April 05, 2014, 09:49:31 pm
Today is the first day all winter where we had half a day in the low 40's with a little sun, without being punished for it by a following storm. Yay!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Meshakhad on April 06, 2014, 03:19:17 am
Happened nearly a week ago, but still:

I fired a gun for the first time. Slight humor in that I did so in one of the more Republican parts of Florida, rather than at home in Washington. Still, I enjoyed it. The staff was very helpful, and I did quite well. I might visit the local range in the near future.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Ghoti on April 06, 2014, 03:30:50 am
(http://cdn.smosh.com/sites/default/files/bloguploads/zelda-had-sex.gif)
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: chitoryu12 on April 06, 2014, 12:35:25 pm
(http://cdn.smosh.com/sites/default/files/bloguploads/zelda-had-sex.gif)

I hope you did like I did last time and sent that image to the person as they left.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Veras on April 08, 2014, 07:37:09 pm
I beat 2048.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Flying Mint Bunny! on April 08, 2014, 09:42:26 pm
I beat 2048.

The numbers game app? If so, well done.

I've been addicted it for a week now and my highest score so far is only 11448.

Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Hoplite on April 08, 2014, 10:40:23 pm
I watched Pontypool on Netflix today.

Sydney Briar is alive!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Zygarde on April 09, 2014, 01:48:43 pm
So I found out I'm taking the ASVAP next Tuesday, so that's a thing.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on April 11, 2014, 01:47:45 pm
Technically, this happened yesterday, but I went in for a preliminary doctor meeting thingy so I can schedule a vasectomy.  The cool part?  Absolutely ZERO bullshit questions or him-hawing, or beating around the bush, or pussy-footing around.  Just asked why I wanted it, gave my answer (tonnes of inheritable psychological maladies in my family), and he said it was cool.  I'll need to get some athletic support and an ice pack for afterwards, though, but that's not too bad.  Plus, the typical time it takes to clear my tubes, as it were, after the process is complete is around 15 ejaculations.  Also known as something I could comfortably complete within two weeks, lol.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Ultimate Paragon on April 11, 2014, 03:12:37 pm
I just got promoted!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: lord gibbon on April 11, 2014, 06:48:50 pm
Congrats! What's your job?
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Ultimate Paragon on April 11, 2014, 07:13:57 pm
Congrats! What's your job?
I'm a sales broker.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Askold on April 15, 2014, 03:49:24 pm
I have made some statistics look better. I got a job. Again.

The funny part is that the unemployment office held an interview/questioning with me last week to see if I am really trying to get a job or if they could maybe stop giving money to me for being a lazy moocher.

...After talking for a while and counting all the applications and job interviews I had been to they were left a bit flabbergasted. They did tell me to try get job X which they found from a list for me and to join a project that is supposed to help engineers gain employment. One day after joining the project I got a job (I had applied for it before the meeting with the unemployment office and actually had a phone interview for the job on my way home from the meeting...) so now the project can once again put on their papers that they've helped another engineer find employment. Yay!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: mellenORL on April 15, 2014, 06:56:58 pm
Congrats on finding a job, Askold!...And all by yourself, thank you very much. ;D
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sleepy on April 17, 2014, 09:24:36 am
My final project for the most stressful class this semester is complete. I have virtually nothing else to do besides final exams.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: TheUnknown on April 18, 2014, 06:04:52 pm
I just got my birthday present today (my birthday's a week from Sunday); a portable air conditioner for my room.  Hopefully, sleeping in my room upstairs will be a bit more bearable this summer (there's no central cooling for the upstairs, so it gets really hot and humid in the summer).
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sigmaleph on April 19, 2014, 11:55:55 pm
A couple people told me they thought I was five years younger than I am. I chose to take it as a compliment.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: lord gibbon on April 20, 2014, 03:57:07 am
I finally got my old writings off of my broken computer and onto my new one!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on April 20, 2014, 08:26:12 am
A couple people told me they thought I was five years younger than I am. I chose to take it as a compliment.

According to a friend of mine, my mic makes it sound like I'm 15 years old, lol.  Though, my voice does still occasionally fluctuate...a lot.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Ultimate Paragon on April 20, 2014, 09:05:32 am
A couple people told me they thought I was five years younger than I am. I chose to take it as a compliment.

According to a friend of mine, my mic makes it sound like I'm 15 years old, lol.  Though, my voice does still occasionally fluctuate...a lot.
That would never happen to me.  I sound like the white version of James Earl Jones.  I remember one time when I was having a Skype session with a client and his boss walked in because she thought he was watching Star Wars.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Ghoti on April 20, 2014, 09:47:13 am
A couple people told me they thought I was five years younger than I am. I chose to take it as a compliment.

According to a friend of mine, my mic makes it sound like I'm 15 years old, lol.  Though, my voice does still occasionally fluctuate...a lot.
That would never happen to me.  I sound like the white version of James Earl Jones.  I remember one time when I was having a Skype session with a client and his boss walked in because she thought he was watching Star Wars.
I keep startling my manager because my voice fluctuates so much in the mornings, she thinks there's two or more people behind the counter when it's just me. My enormous vocal range (EDIT: just tested it to back up my bragging and it's a little over three and a half octaves) and tendency towards trolling doesn't help.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on April 20, 2014, 10:00:06 am
Aye, I can alter my voice a fair bit, as well.  The only person that'd be even semi-well known that's got a somewhat close facsimile of my voice would be Warrel Dane when he's off stage, but my normal voice is a bit higher than his in pitch.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Zygarde on April 20, 2014, 10:27:40 am
While a lot of people say my voice is deep (still don't hear it I tend to fluctuate depending on what I'm doing mostly when I'm singing since that takes up most of my time.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: chitoryu12 on April 20, 2014, 09:04:15 pm
My voice has a lot of fluctuation, some of it intentional. I have roughly the same vocal range as David Michael Bennett, and when I need to get attention I just project in baritone.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Feral Dog on April 21, 2014, 02:17:52 am
Got back from SakuraCon. Things I went to while I was there:

- Both terrible fanfiction panels (I liked the Oldies But Goodies so much I decided to see The New Hotness too).
- Both Zap Brannigan comedy panels (both happened between other things I wanted to do, liked the first one enough to see what the other one was about)
- AMV theater, which I left for the manga library partway through because my poor ears were crying for mercy (I was too close to the speakers and there were no other seats open)
- Portal to Equestria
- Attack on Titan screening (first three English episodes- opening song was left alone, and lots of people sang along) and Q&A from studio people after
- Fashion show
- Dance
- Autographs- I got Chuck Huber, Hiroshi Nagahama, Leah Clark, Erik Kimerer, Erica Mendez,  and Yui Ishikawa.
- Taiko drum performance
- Blue Submarice No. 6 screening
- Vendors
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Witchyjoshy on April 22, 2014, 06:27:33 pm
Got into an argument with a fundie Christian on deviantART.  A YEC who believes that God created marriage and that Harry Potter is witchcraft.  Also believes that women should be subservient to men (what a surprise).

I haven't had this much fun with an argument in years.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Cerim Treascair on April 22, 2014, 06:29:58 pm
My roommate surprised me with a white hawaiian pizza when I got home, and I got validation at work.  Feels good :3
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: lord gibbon on April 23, 2014, 12:15:37 am
Today was my 23'd birthday, and I drank alcohol for the first time! I love mead!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: mellenORL on April 23, 2014, 11:54:32 am
Happy Birthday...and maybe Happy First Hangover! ;D
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: lord gibbon on April 23, 2014, 05:11:07 pm
Well, I've discovered I have a low alcohol tolerance, getting buzzed from half a pint of mead, but I seem to recover quickly too.

On the same subject, I'm so glad that there's a bar in town that specialized in cider and mead.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on April 24, 2014, 07:56:56 am
Well, I've discovered I have a low alcohol tolerance, getting buzzed from half a pint of mead, but I seem to recover quickly too.

On the same subject, I'm so glad that there's a bar in town that specialized in cider and mead.

Wait...there's a bar that serves drinks other than pisswasser and god awful bullshit that noone but hardcore alcoholics can stomach?
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Cerim Treascair on April 24, 2014, 07:04:04 pm
Well, I've discovered I have a low alcohol tolerance, getting buzzed from half a pint of mead, but I seem to recover quickly too.

On the same subject, I'm so glad that there's a bar in town that specialized in cider and mead.

Wait...there's a bar that serves drinks other than pisswasser and god awful bullshit that noone but hardcore alcoholics can stomach?

Sign me the hell up!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Hoplite on April 25, 2014, 07:30:03 pm
These lovely parents have a new baby

http://www.briloon.org/eaglecam1
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Zygarde on April 26, 2014, 12:55:52 pm
I have finally received my ACT scores and I got an 18 which means I don't have to take the damn thing again.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Witchyjoshy on April 27, 2014, 06:17:58 pm
A fundie rage-blocked me on deviantART while getting the "last word" in:

Quote
Sorry, but my job is to speak out the Truth, and I'm not holding it back for anyone, not even you.

And if you don't like that, don't bother commenting.

That was amusing.  I wonder if I should share the link.

Ah well, I may as well:

http://comments.deviantart.com/1/447290639/3443309268
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Cerim Treascair on April 28, 2014, 05:10:43 am
A fundie rage-blocked me on deviantART while getting the "last word" in:

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Sorry, but my job is to speak out the Truth, and I'm not holding it back for anyone, not even you.

And if you don't like that, don't bother commenting.

That was amusing.  I wonder if I should share the link.

Ah well, I may as well:

http://comments.deviantart.com/1/447290639/3443309268

That WAS incredibly entertaining to watch :3
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Veras on April 28, 2014, 09:55:38 pm
I did this

(http://i.imgur.com/Erv9ypX.png?1?5762)

I ended up with a score of 98,576.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sigmaleph on April 28, 2014, 10:30:35 pm
Daaaaaaaaamn. (I haven't got past 4096 yet)
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Ghoti on April 28, 2014, 11:52:26 pm
I'm having a hilarious fight with a crazy dude on whisper.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: chitoryu12 on April 29, 2014, 10:34:58 am
Our wi-fi got fixed. Apparently they let the exterior cord sit on open ground too far away from the wall when installing it and it got chopped up by our lawnmower.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sleepy on April 29, 2014, 05:22:37 pm
I'm done with final exams and have completed my bachelor's degree in computer science.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Veras on April 29, 2014, 05:34:01 pm
Woo!!! Go Sleepy!!!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Random Gal on May 01, 2014, 04:05:50 am
I'm done with final exams and have completed my bachelor's degree in computer science.

Congrats!

I should have this geology degree wrapped up by the beginning of August, and I've got a good chance of being hired by a couple of different museums too.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: mellenORL on May 01, 2014, 11:33:54 am
(http://i.imgur.com/OXAFTYr.jpg)

MASSIVE CONGRATS, Sleepy!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Ultimate Paragon on May 01, 2014, 11:35:32 am
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oyFQVZ2h0V8

Sorry, I just had to.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Søren on May 02, 2014, 08:06:35 am
I got some badass new boots
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Katsuro on May 02, 2014, 10:19:29 am
The extras agency all the Game of Thrones extras get their gigs through, Extras NI, has suddenly decided they don't want to bother doing our PAYE stuff anymore so all our extras work will now be classed as self-employed, so we now have do our own tax returns for it.

At first I was annoyed as it seemed like this would make life more complicated, especially with me being on Job Seekers allowance...until I discovered that because my pay from Extras NI will almost certainly be below the self-employed National Insurance band, and my combined income will be under the untaxable income band (as I'm unemployed), I'll actually be slightly better off as I'll now be paying no National Insurance on my pay from Extras NI (national insurance from self-employment is completely separate from the rest of your earnings, but tax is combined earnings).  It also turns out that because I'll be under those bands I won't actually have to register as self-employed and do my own tax returns - apparently HMRC likes people to do it anyway but it's not actually a legal requirment unless you're earning enough to owe tax and insurance.

So I don't actually really need to do anything until I get a job and my total income goes above the untaxable personal allowance, or if I get extremely lucky as an extra and start earning more than twice as much from it as I did last year, and not only that but I'll now be keeping ALL of my pay from being an extra due to no longer owing National Insurance. Also, quite a lot of the extras who were previously paying tax on their extras pay might even end up paying less tax on it because now that it's self-employed there are a whole bunch of expenses they can claim to reduce their "profit", including gym memberships and using their home phone and internet connections to get their extras work.

So my annoyance has turned into being quite pleased, which is a nice and rather rare feeling.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Zygarde on May 02, 2014, 05:17:22 pm
I revived my ASVAB scores today and from what I've looked up I am apparently able to enter all branches of the military. I still haven't decided which one (I'm a bit conflicted between The Air Force and The Navy.)
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: mellenORL on May 02, 2014, 05:51:11 pm
Although my family is alllll Navy, that means I'm qualified to advise you to go Airforce :P. It's just that if you do get assigned to a ship, shipboard life is very, very strenuous and a nasty combination of tedium, stress and just total lack of personal space. Shore leave is fun but short.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Feral Dog on May 03, 2014, 11:16:23 pm
I revived my ASVAB scores today and from what I've looked up I am apparently able to enter all branches of the military. I still haven't decided which one (I'm a bit conflicted between The Air Force and The Navy.)

I don't know how relevant it is to your decision, but I do remember hearing the Air Force is the most woman-friendly branch of the military.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: chitoryu12 on May 04, 2014, 12:29:44 am
I revived my ASVAB scores today and from what I've looked up I am apparently able to enter all branches of the military. I still haven't decided which one (I'm a bit conflicted between The Air Force and The Navy.)

I don't know how relevant it is to your decision, but I do remember hearing the Air Force is the most woman-friendly branch of the military.

What's the most transsexual-friendly branch?
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Zygarde on May 04, 2014, 06:43:28 pm
So I've decided I'm going to the Air Force since it seems the most able to fully utilize my skill-set.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Witchyjoshy on May 06, 2014, 08:30:32 pm
I accomplished things today, on my own power!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: mellenORL on May 07, 2014, 12:09:55 am
So I've decided I'm going to the Air Force since it seems the most able to fully utilize my skill-set.

Yay! Learn to fly  :)
(http://i.imgur.com/3JZSVn2.jpg)

(those are the Thunderbirds, USAF precision flying team)
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Zygarde on May 07, 2014, 05:01:30 pm
Can't not an officer and even if I was I don't have good vision so no flying for me plus I'm learning to be an AC-130 TV operator any way.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: mellenORL on May 07, 2014, 07:11:54 pm
Ooooooh! That mean you're gonna ride in that big old Spooky gunship? It's one of my faves in military flight sims....so many weapons.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Zygarde on May 07, 2014, 08:11:35 pm
Also in good news my niece is graduating from Pre-K to first grade. Look at that face!

(click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: chitoryu12 on May 07, 2014, 08:40:06 pm
Just a few days from a weeks-long trip up north!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: I am lizard on May 08, 2014, 12:33:22 am
I got some badass new boots
lady guy killer.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Cerim Treascair on May 09, 2014, 08:20:01 pm
I'm incredibly proud of my roomie.  He hasn't lit up in two weeks, thanks to using nicotine patches.  He's incredibly snacky though.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Katsuro on May 12, 2014, 11:16:59 am
My first ever lens for my first ever D-SLR arrived about an hour ago, and ohmfg it is the sex!  I'm almost hard and I haven't even used the thing yet.  It's a "super zoom" so i know the image quality won't be the best in the world (I'm starting with a super zoom as most of my photography is done on holidays with other people who aren't photographers, so I need the convienence of  being able to both travel light and not have to constantly dick around swapping lenses slowing everyone else down and generally pissing everyone off) but it just looks and feels sooooo much nicer and and more expensive than anything I've used before.  I can't wait until I've saved up enough again to start buying better lenses...almost literally, I'm itching to buy another lens even though I can't afford it yet.  Turns out I really fucking love lenses.

When my camera's battery is charged and I get to try both it and the lens out I might actualy explode.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Commissar Kaz on May 12, 2014, 11:07:34 pm
The Gundam models I ordered two weeks ago finally came in.  ;D
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Witchyjoshy on May 16, 2014, 01:33:28 am
I got to see an Asatru group kick out its white pride and racist members after they threw a fit over a Muslim joining to learn more about other religions.  And when they threw a fit over rules stating that white pride and racism will not be tolerated.

And when I say "kick" I mean "intolerated their intolerance until they ragequit".  If they didn't ragequit, they would have been kicked.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Zygarde on May 16, 2014, 08:12:00 pm
I am done with school which means that I am no longer an 11th grader but a 12th grader now I only have one more year to put up with my shit school then I can go to university.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Lt. Fred on May 19, 2014, 08:21:47 am
Totally going on a second date.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sleepy on May 19, 2014, 10:33:21 am
Rav and I successfully moved into a new apartment, and it's the best thing ever. I can barely contain myself. I just want to leave work and go unpack more.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on May 19, 2014, 04:26:07 pm
Rav and I successfully moved into a new apartment, and it's the best thing ever. I can barely contain myself. I just want to leave work and go unpack more.

Thankfully, there's not that much left, lol.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Askold on May 20, 2014, 01:12:05 am
Rav and I successfully moved into a new apartment, and it's the best thing ever. I can barely contain myself. I just want to leave work and go unpack more.

Thankfully, there's not that much left, lol.
Congratulations.

a) for new apartment.

b) for managing to mostly unpack already. I know some friends who haven't finished unpacking even years after moving into a new home. (You are likely to find a random box or bag years later and wonder where the hell it has been for so long.)
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sleepy on May 20, 2014, 10:38:01 am
That's hard to imagine. Though lots of people probably just throw half their stuff in the basement so they don't have to deal with it. I've just been throwing crap out or donating it.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Zygarde on May 20, 2014, 12:49:19 pm
I won some academic awards today while at our class moving up ceremony.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Igor on May 21, 2014, 12:18:18 pm
I found out that the distance between Reading and Leicester is approximately 263,932 upright wheelie bins.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Dakota Bob on May 24, 2014, 02:31:51 pm
Has anything good happened today? Well...

Finland just took down the Czech Republic to move to the gold medal game of the 2014 World Ice Hockey Championship, dats what!

WE'RE COMIN FOR YOU RUSSIA
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Veras on May 26, 2014, 12:31:16 am
I just finally solved the damn Google Doodle Rubick's Cube.

Maybe now I can have my life back.  Except it took me half an hour and over 400 moves, so I really need to get both of those numbers down, and memorize the sequences for moving around the top layer.

Shit.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Hoplite on May 26, 2014, 08:30:26 pm
I have a flycatcher bird building a moss nest above my porch door. The bad news is that it puts the porch off limits the rest of the summer.  That is one awesomely acrobatic bird, even hovers inches away from my face. That made me move away from the porch indefinitely. Cute buggers.

(http://www.birds-of-north-america.net/images/alder-flycatcher-14.jpg)
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Søren on May 30, 2014, 07:07:25 am
Got 70 distinction on my plasmid map experiment

Also im now able to command a section in my arma 3 realism unit
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Cerim Treascair on May 30, 2014, 07:52:28 pm
I woke up to my roomie telling me to grab a shower and get dressed.  Why? he treated me to lunch at Applebee's and then seeing the new X-men movie afterwards!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Hoplite on May 30, 2014, 08:21:37 pm
Found this hilarious online quiz: http://www.gomerblog.com/quizzes/scrubs-character/

This is a pretty neat Medical News satire site.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ironbite on May 30, 2014, 09:06:39 pm
Got 70 distinction on my plasmid map experiment

Also im now able to command a section in my arma 3 realism unit

Right so can you map me out exactly how to get the electricity plasmid?
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Art Vandelay on May 30, 2014, 09:23:16 pm
Got 70 distinction on my plasmid map experiment

Also im now able to command a section in my arma 3 realism unit

Right so can you map me out exactly how to get the electricity plasmid?

You can have the electricity. I, on the other hand, hereby lay claim to the bee arms plasmid.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Søren on May 30, 2014, 11:58:29 pm
Youre both faggots
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Witchyjoshy on May 31, 2014, 01:21:40 am
I finally got an interview scheduled.

Sadly, it's for McDonalds... but that's better than no job.  And I'm going to try to eventually get some cashier experience while I'm there - it'll be invaluable for future jobseeking opportunities.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Hoplite on May 31, 2014, 02:50:42 pm
I finally got an interview scheduled.

Sadly, it's for McDonalds... but that's better than no job.  And I'm going to try to eventually get some cashier experience while I'm there - it'll be invaluable for future jobseeking opportunities.

This morning I handed a cashier a coupon, and the cashier couldn't even read the coupon.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Witchyjoshy on May 31, 2014, 03:20:26 pm
I finally got an interview scheduled.

Sadly, it's for McDonalds... but that's better than no job.  And I'm going to try to eventually get some cashier experience while I'm there - it'll be invaluable for future jobseeking opportunities.

This morning I handed a cashier a coupon, and the cashier couldn't even read the coupon.

I'm talking about how places won't give you a cashier job unless you have cashier experience.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: chitoryu12 on May 31, 2014, 03:25:32 pm
Finally back home after a 3 week vacation!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Zygarde on June 01, 2014, 10:26:20 am
It didn't happen today but it's still good my friend who works at the World War II Museum said he could get me a job their so that's good for me since I've been looking for work for a while.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on June 01, 2014, 12:29:30 pm
I got new spices today!  It sounds silly, but I like having plenty of spices around to make food less...well, dull.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Alehksunos on June 01, 2014, 05:45:44 pm
I have finished my new home computer/gaming rig.

It was a pain in the ass figuring out what I've been doing wrong while setting it up. I had to format my operating system twice because I thought I fucked it up so badly (after installing the drivers for my graphics card) until I figured out I needed to have setup the screen display.

In short, I've made a few stupid mistakes (this is the first time I've built a computer, with the help of my uncle) and this took nearly four months with long, long delays (Spring Semester classes and finals, mainly) but in the end this was so worth it because I have a computer I won't have to be afraid I will suffocate with games of high-quality graphics and rendering 3D models (having to do 3D models for homework was hell on my laptop, but the wonderful thing was that its graphics card was better than the campus computers).
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Hoplite on June 02, 2014, 08:36:46 pm
I spilled coffee on the 500.00 laptop. I dropped the smartphone. The car needs repairs. The TV is broken.

At least I got a decent hike through a river gorge and checked out 3 waterfalls up close. That'll do.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Witchyjoshy on June 05, 2014, 01:44:13 am
This is no longer an April Fools joke and is now a real thing:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rc3jVX6cU2M

My reaction:

(http://i.imgur.com/NUyttbn.gif)

(This just didn't seem to fit well into Funny/Stupid Videos)
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Katsuro on June 05, 2014, 02:39:07 am
I have my second job interview of the week on Friday which is a record for me; usually if I get one interview in the span of a month I consider myself lucky.  Unfortunatley, like  Magus, it's for McDonalds but I mean, fuck, it's got to be better than being enemployed right?

The only problem is I have a 14 inch long beard, which may be an issue working in a food joint.  I'm assuming they have beard nets though?  I mean Sikhs traditionally are not alowed to cut their hair or beards (though many do these days),  they couldn't just refuse them jobs on those gorunds because that'd be a form of religious descrimination, so  surely they'll have beard nets for such an eventuality even if the Sikh population of Belfast is not exactly extensive.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: chitoryu12 on June 05, 2014, 07:16:34 pm
I have my second job interview of the week on Friday which is a record for me; usually if I get one interview in the span of a month I consider myself lucky.  Unfortunatley, like  Magus, it's for McDonalds but I mean, fuck, it's got to be better than being enemployed right?

The only problem is I have a 14 inch long beard, which may be an issue working in a food joint.  I'm assuming they have beard nets though?  I mean Sikhs traditionally are not alowed to cut their hair or beards (though many do these days),  they couldn't just refuse them jobs on those gorunds because that'd be a form of religious descrimination, so  surely they'll have beard nets for such an eventuality even if the Sikh population of Belfast is not exactly extensive.

Are you actually Sikh, or pretending to be Sikh?

Or just going to refuse to shave anyway and hope that they don't care?
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on June 05, 2014, 08:12:04 pm
THEY FIXED THE AC!  I'm so happy!  I won't have to strangle people, now!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ironbite on June 05, 2014, 10:21:00 pm
Yeah but I'm still on my way
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Katsuro on June 06, 2014, 01:31:13 am
I have my second job interview of the week on Friday which is a record for me; usually if I get one interview in the span of a month I consider myself lucky.  Unfortunatley, like  Magus, it's for McDonalds but I mean, fuck, it's got to be better than being enemployed right?

The only problem is I have a 14 inch long beard, which may be an issue working in a food joint.  I'm assuming they have beard nets though?  I mean Sikhs traditionally are not alowed to cut their hair or beards (though many do these days),  they couldn't just refuse them jobs on those gorunds because that'd be a form of religious descrimination, so  surely they'll have beard nets for such an eventuality even if the Sikh population of Belfast is not exactly extensive.

Are you actually Sikh, or pretending to be Sikh?

Or just going to refuse to shave anyway and hope that they don't care?

Neither of the first two - the Sikh thing was merely an example of my reasoning behind why they should have beard nets.  Also, I know someone with a beard who applied for a job at KFC who was given the choice of a beard net or shaving so hopefully McDonalds will do the same.  Hopefully.

And my beard is for another intermittent job that I do that I actually like doing, I don't imagine I'll like working at McDonalds nearly as much, so I'd prefer to not shave if possible as whilst it won't necessarily stop me fom doing that other job it will descrease my chances of being called back if I don't have the right look anymore.  Although a stable full time job will have to take priority over that, but I'd rather not shave if I can get away with it.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on June 06, 2014, 08:33:38 am
Yeah but I'm still on my way

So long as you bring drinks, I'm cool.  All I got right now is coffee and water.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ironbite on June 06, 2014, 10:52:49 am
All I have is MURDER AND DEATH!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Vypernight on June 06, 2014, 04:11:45 pm
The other morning, I woke up around 1:30 in the morning after a particularly creepy dream.  Not able to get back to sleep, I jumped on the computer and turned it into a short story.  Then when I got home from work, I edited it and added a few things.  My wife liked it but thought it could've used a jump scare, though I'm not sure I can write one.  Overall though I'm satisfied and feel I accomplished something with it, whether it succeeded ay being creepy or not.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Witchyjoshy on June 08, 2014, 10:52:43 pm
We heard someone next to us at a restaurant talk to each other about how they "were republicans for a long time" (implication being that they were no longer republicans), something about stuff being hard to ignore, then one guy saying a little too loudly "You can't change homos!"

I don't necessarily appreciate being proxy-called a "homo", but I shrugged it off and enjoyed the sentiment behind it.  Nice to see we weren't the only people disillusioned with the Republican party in this area.

Then on the way home, we saw this guy acting strange by the side of the road... then we got closer and noticed that he was wearing the infamous rubber horse mask.

My mom's words were, and I quote, 'He's... a horse?'  I laughed hard.  Then had to explain the horse mask thing to her.

There's so little culture here that seeing an internet meme makes it way into this real life area is something special.
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Post by: Sigmaleph on June 08, 2014, 10:56:51 pm
There is a horse mask thing? Beyond "oh hey that horse mask looks kinda creepy".
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Witchyjoshy on June 08, 2014, 11:00:46 pm
(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51NhtW9exnL._SX300_.jpg)

This thing.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Second Coming of Madman on June 08, 2014, 11:25:39 pm
My older brother got me a turtle made of what I think is Jade, though it has some red and tan parts in it.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: solar. on June 08, 2014, 11:32:06 pm
My little sister graduated high school. So all my siblings are high school graduates. Yay!
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Post by: RavynousHunter on June 09, 2014, 08:48:35 am
(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51NhtW9exnL._SX300_.jpg)

This thing.

Makes me want a chicken mask, a letterman jacket, and a baseball bat.
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Post by: chitoryu12 on June 09, 2014, 11:39:00 am
My sister has one. There's a semi-artistic shot of her playing with her girlfriend in a hotel pool wearing that mask.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Ultimate Paragon on June 09, 2014, 01:08:47 pm
(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51NhtW9exnL._SX300_.jpg)

This thing.

Makes me want a chicken mask, a letterman jacket, and a baseball bat.
Sounds like one of the narrators from Plumbers Don't Wear Ties.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Zygarde on June 09, 2014, 03:27:29 pm
I think it's a reference to Hotline Miami.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on June 09, 2014, 04:28:21 pm
I think it's a reference to Hotline Miami.

Dingdingdingding!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Askold on June 11, 2014, 01:32:59 am
Well, this happened yesterday but I forgot to post it.

I went to my first HEMA training session. We got a nice group of people starting to train it (some experienced and some new guys like me.)

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpf1/t1.0-9/10374966_10152189501760922_6030026520482789396_n.jpg)
(I'm the third one from the left.)

Also, since I no longer employed I have more time for my hobbies.

...Yay?
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Feral Dog on June 11, 2014, 04:28:40 am
I got hit with a nostalgia bomb. For Animorphs. Thanks a lot, XKCD.

I looked in the Tumblr tag, and found the whole series as ebooks (http://animorphsforum.com/ebooks/)
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on June 15, 2014, 04:31:30 pm
I just ordered me a bag of Valhalla Java Odinforce Blend coffee, by the dudes that do Death Wish coffee.  Got all the same caffeine levels, slightly less coffee in the bag (about 4oz, not much of a loss), was $5 cheaper, and had an even more kickass name.  I'm a happy beaver.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on June 20, 2014, 08:16:06 am
Okay, I know this is a double post, you guys, but this...this is amazing.  I got my epic coffee yesterday, and opened it up to get a little out cause I promised my bro I'd bring some when I come down to visit next, and holy FUCK.  You can tell this is some serious fucking coffee before you even brew the shit.  They've got a really strong smell to 'em, and a good one at that, and...the grounds themselves are nearly pitch fucking black.

Oh?  And the brewed coffee itself?  Amazinggggggggggggggggggggggg!  Seriously, this beats even Dunkin Donuts coffee, and I love that shit!  Excuse me while I go juggle bulldozers or something when the massive 660mg of caffeine hits me.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ironbite on June 20, 2014, 09:06:05 pm
.....I think I'm gonna have to come over and...confiscate this coffee.

Ironbite-yes....that's a plan.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on June 20, 2014, 10:14:45 pm
.....I think I'm gonna have to come over and...confiscate this coffee.

Ironbite-yes....that's a plan.

Its only about $20 on Amazon, and that's with shipping included.  Get yer own, you bleedin feathery buffoon!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Mechtaur on June 23, 2014, 03:34:28 am
About 11 weeks ago I created a baby. So, post-day goodness.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Veras on June 25, 2014, 01:28:17 am
A tornado passed very close to my home today, but it missed, so that's good.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Askold on June 25, 2014, 04:24:58 am
My wife got a job as a teacher! I'm going to stay home for the year taking care of the kids while she gets some work experience. We'll see later if she wants to continue working or if she wil take some time off and we'll get a third kid.

About 11 weeks ago I created a baby. So, post-day goodness.
Congratulations.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: chitoryu12 on June 26, 2014, 11:11:53 pm
Went to the team member preview of Diagon Alley at Universal Orlando! The Gringotts ride wasn't open (though the queue, preshow, and elevator all were), but I saw the rest of the stuff with a good friend from costuming. It's probably the most detailed and best thought-out part of the park, and absolutely worth the trip.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Art Vandelay on June 26, 2014, 11:19:24 pm
Seems a bit late to be building an entire Harry Potter themed section of a theme park. At this point, it's safe to say that the series has well and truly faded into irrelevancy.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Witchyjoshy on June 27, 2014, 12:06:36 am
Seems a bit late to be building an entire Harry Potter themed section of a theme park. At this point, it's safe to say that the series has well and truly faded into irrelevancy.

Yeah, which is why people everywhere are still talking about it, reading it to their kids, and making massive fan projects to it.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Art Vandelay on June 27, 2014, 12:08:44 am
Seems a bit late to be building an entire Harry Potter themed section of a theme park. At this point, it's safe to say that the series has well and truly faded into irrelevancy.

Yeah, which is why people everywhere are still talking about it, reading it to their kids, and making massive fan projects to it.

I haven't heard anyone talking about it since the last movie came out.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Witchyjoshy on June 27, 2014, 12:14:22 am
Seems a bit late to be building an entire Harry Potter themed section of a theme park. At this point, it's safe to say that the series has well and truly faded into irrelevancy.

Yeah, which is why people everywhere are still talking about it, reading it to their kids, and making massive fan projects to it.

I haven't heard anyone talking about it since the last movie came out.

I have.  Frequently, in fact.  Probably because I hang around people who talk about it.

Just because you don't hear about things doesn't mean people aren't talking about them :P
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Art Vandelay on June 27, 2014, 12:28:31 am
Seems a bit late to be building an entire Harry Potter themed section of a theme park. At this point, it's safe to say that the series has well and truly faded into irrelevancy.

Yeah, which is why people everywhere are still talking about it, reading it to their kids, and making massive fan projects to it.

I haven't heard anyone talking about it since the last movie came out.

I have.  Frequently, in fact.  Probably because I hang around people who talk about it.

Just because you don't hear about things doesn't mean people aren't talking about them :P

Well, how about that, then? That's what I get for steering well clear of any and all fandoms.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Witchyjoshy on June 27, 2014, 01:01:13 am
Seems a bit late to be building an entire Harry Potter themed section of a theme park. At this point, it's safe to say that the series has well and truly faded into irrelevancy.

Yeah, which is why people everywhere are still talking about it, reading it to their kids, and making massive fan projects to it.

I haven't heard anyone talking about it since the last movie came out.

I have.  Frequently, in fact.  Probably because I hang around people who talk about it.

Just because you don't hear about things doesn't mean people aren't talking about them :P

Well, how about that, then? That's what I get for steering well clear of any and all fandoms.

Yep.

I should probably also point out that the Pottermore site is a thing that is filled with active people.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: chitoryu12 on June 27, 2014, 01:14:57 am
Also, this is an expansion to existing content at the parks. Islands of Adventure has Hogsmede and Hogwarts itself, while Universal Studios Orlando has Diagon Alley/Knockturn Alley and London. Both are connected by the Hogwarts Express in the back of the park, with guests scanning their admission tickets upon entering the station to be allowed to travel to the next park.

And yeah, Harry Potter remains extremely popular. It's not at its massive height that it was at during the release of the books, but it's still one of the largest franchises on the entire planet, and probably one of the largest in the history of humankind. Diagon Alley is expected to have a massive grand opening in 2 weeks, and the media event was attended by many of the actors and their families (so Tim Burton was there with Helena Bonham Carter).

I was just lucky enough to be a seasonal team member, so I could get in early and check out everything except the ride portion of Gringotts.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Yla on June 27, 2014, 08:42:29 am
http://yeeeeeeeeeeeeeees.com/

I found the bug I've been looking for all week. Like most bugs, it was something utterly banal.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Ultimate Paragon on June 28, 2014, 09:10:21 am
Today's my 10th anniversary.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on July 01, 2014, 03:16:51 pm
Managed to head off extreme boredom-induced depression by working more on my game.  I don't necessarily feel good, per se, but I certainly feel better.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Meshakhad on July 04, 2014, 11:07:38 pm
I got a $15 dollar tip today.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Søren on July 05, 2014, 08:56:46 am
I got 95 on my biomedical project, 73 Distinction adv biomed and 68 research skills. Way better than I was expecting
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on July 07, 2014, 12:29:58 pm
I managed to get the 2nd chapter of my Harry Potter fanfic, Harry Potter and the Next Great Adventure, written up and posted.  For the curious, you can give it a read here (https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10332620/1/Harry-Potter-and-the-Next-Great-Adventure), though it is admittedly short, currently.  It feels to continue working on the same project consistently.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: chitoryu12 on July 14, 2014, 01:10:59 am
Spent the weekend at Metrocon in Tampa, cosplaying as Harry Dresden (https://scontent-a-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/t1.0-9/q77/s720x720/10464294_10152186516297765_3526173155702653252_n.jpg). Not only did a surprisingly large amount of people (easily in the two dozen range) recognize me, but the character is so uncommon at conventions that everyone who did see me totally nerded out. People would scream from across the hall or while on escalators, run in for hugs and pictures, and generally squee and literally have their jaws drop at seeing it. I put a lot of effort into the costume, wearing all the jewelry and hand-carving a staff with runes (with appropriate symbols for a Dresden staff, based on the Elder Futhark alphabet and its use in divination), so people were in total geek mode.

I'm glad I got to make so many people happy; one short Tony Stark told me that I made his night. It's going to be a permanent part of my growing cosplay stable, and I'm going to be adding even more detail as time goes on: a SplatterCon t-shirt, business cards to hand out to people who get it, the mid-series shield bracelet and force rings, and a new staff surface with more runes carved in better.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ironbite on July 14, 2014, 12:40:15 pm
Where's the scruff?
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on July 16, 2014, 07:39:01 am
My copy of the Ultimate Edition of New Vegas is (according to Amazon, at least) finally in!  After a small, somewhat suspect snafu with them somehow managing to fail in delivering it to my apartment complex's main office while the office was still fucking open and would be for 2 hours after the delivery supposedly failed, this leaves me a (potentially) happy beaver.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Witchyjoshy on July 18, 2014, 10:12:04 pm
I pushed myself really hard while exercising today, to the point where my legs feel as firm (and about as flexible) as pillars.

Moreover, I did this two days ago, as well.

I'm going to mow tomorrow so exercise won't be strictly necessary, but

I plan to do this again the day after that (unless I don't complete my mowing tomorrow - though I plan to do so)

And the rest of the days after that.

Also need to do some arm exercise...
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: chitoryu12 on July 18, 2014, 10:14:21 pm
I've dropped from 210 to 206 pounds and I'm going to a Pentatonix concert tomorrow!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Witchyjoshy on July 18, 2014, 10:25:48 pm
I've dropped from 210 to 206 pounds and I'm going to a Pentatonix concert tomorrow!

Pentatonix!? :D
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ironbite on July 18, 2014, 11:00:08 pm
Really really really good A Capella group.

Ironbite-they did a Daft Punk medley.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Witchyjoshy on July 18, 2014, 11:42:05 pm
Really really really good A Capella group.

Ironbite-they did a Daft Punk medley.

...

I am aware of this, which is why I displayed excitement.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: chitoryu12 on July 19, 2014, 12:10:21 am
Yeah, they're part of the Busch Gardens Tampa summer concert series this year. Free with park admission.

Makes up for the last time they played in Orlando, when all the ticket scalpers bought up almost every seat on the first day of sale to sell for several times the list price.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Eiki-mun on July 19, 2014, 10:55:12 am
I'm eating a delicious breakfast from the nearby cafe. I don't go there often because they're usually closed by noon, and I don't get up until around 1 PM, but I stayed up all night this time.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Hoplite on July 19, 2014, 11:24:57 pm
Best thing I read on the Internet today.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sMb00lz-IfE
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: chitoryu12 on July 20, 2014, 02:42:48 pm
So my sister met Scott and Mitch from Pentatonix out in the park before the concert.

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xfp1/t1.0-9/q74/s720x720/10563086_10152198862337765_3512323686798598455_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sleepy on July 20, 2014, 05:09:20 pm
We got a kickass new tv today. Gaming is now a million times better, since our old tv was about 24 inches.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sigmaleph on July 20, 2014, 05:57:04 pm
Best thing I read on the Internet today.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sMb00lz-IfE

Hmm. I know there are things that are subtly wrong with this video but I don 't know enough information theory/statistical mechanics/other stuff to fully explain them. It bugs me.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Hoplite on July 20, 2014, 07:44:09 pm
My thoughts exactly, too.  I am still pondering it - I do not take anything they said for granted, of course. They seem to be answering questions in the Youtube threads, so I can probably pose questions there if needed.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: The Right Honourable Mlle Antéchrist on July 20, 2014, 07:46:07 pm
It's my birthday, and despite not liking this whole getting older thing, I'm pretty psyched to go out and have dinner with family and friends. I plan on pigging out on wings, BBG ribs and cake. :)
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ironbite on July 20, 2014, 08:46:02 pm
It's my birthday, and despite not liking this whole getting older thing, I'm pretty psyched to go out and have dinner with family and friends. I plan on pigging out on wings, BBG ribs and cake. :)

HAPPY DAY OF SPAWNING!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Hoplite on July 20, 2014, 09:08:03 pm
Joyeux anniversaire! Vieillir suce.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: The Right Honourable Mlle Antéchrist on July 21, 2014, 02:27:21 am
It's my birthday, and despite not liking this whole getting older thing, I'm pretty psyched to go out and have dinner with family and friends. I plan on pigging out on wings, BBG ribs and cake. :)

HAPPY DAY OF SPAWNING!

Thank you, Sir Raptor.

Joyeux anniversaire! Vieillir suce.

Merci beaucoup. And yes, it does indeed. Still no gray hairs, though, so I think I'll be good for another few years.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Feral Dog on July 21, 2014, 05:06:46 am
I got into the Chemistry class I need to retake this fall, and so long as I get a good grade will be able to get my Associate's and transfer elsewhere (planning on Evergreen State College in Olympia, maybe the Tacoma campus... but preferably the real one.)
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Igor on July 23, 2014, 01:17:11 pm
I bought a pair of these headphones (http://www.yuniheadphones.com/) and they came in today! The sound is AMAZING compared to pretty much everything I've tried before (mono headsets suuuuuuck). Now, unfortunately, the build quality is a bit funky, they were 3D printed after all, and there are some plastic things broken on the band, but the package seems to have been roughly handled during shipping, so I blame the post office. Sucks, but they sound great!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on July 29, 2014, 01:49:17 pm
After what feels like a long, bloody war, I have finally been granted in-state tuition.  Financial aid will be awarded in a few days, and I'll finally be back in the education game.  The relief I'm currently feeling is fucking palpable.  I was afraid this was going to eat into my visit to my family, but it won't!  I can actually enjoy my time there.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Cerim Treascair on July 29, 2014, 05:50:27 pm
I got a surprising call from a bearings company (as in ball bearings and the like) and they want to talk to me... this could be verrrrry good for me...
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Mechtaur on July 30, 2014, 04:51:59 am
I was on a winning spree at Mah Jongg at work today. Made one of my worst days a whole lot better.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ironbite on July 30, 2014, 12:20:40 pm
Fuck your Mah Jongg.

Ironbite-Spades is where it's at.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Ghoti on July 30, 2014, 12:30:53 pm
Finally applying for a new job. The application/interview process is soul-sucking as always, but 40 hours guaranteed with full benefits AND a raise will be so worth it. Also, I found out my wisdom teeth are coming in straight, which gives me the option of leaving them in rather than dropping a months' pay on removal surgery.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Cerim Treascair on July 30, 2014, 07:28:59 pm
I have a job interview planned for Friday morning.  I really hope they pay better...
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Katsuro on August 02, 2014, 08:38:41 am
Just passed my 3 basic level stage combat modules today in broadsword, broadsword + sheild, and baton with a 2:2, 2:1 and Lower 1st respectivley (the grading goes from best to worst; Recommendation, 1st, Lower 1st, 2:1, 2:2, 3rd and Fail).  So rather inconsistant results (I was the only one to get 3 different grades, everyone else either had all 3 grades the same or 2 grades the same) but whatever - when I started I didn't think there was any way I could possibly memorise 3 different fights of 20 moves each in 4 days, plus I don't have much natural co-ordination or grace.  So anything above a fail is pleasing.

I still need to do the single sword and unarmed modules and at least one fight with a script (ie dialogue) before I can move on to intermediate, and I need 10 basic modules total before I can be awarded "Actor-Combatant Basic" but hey, that's 3 down.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: SpaceProg on August 02, 2014, 10:09:34 am
Finally applying for a new job. The application/interview process is soul-sucking as always, but 40 hours guaranteed with full benefits AND a raise will be so worth it. Also, I found out my wisdom teeth are coming in straight, which gives me the option of leaving them in rather than dropping a months' pay on removal surgery.

Mine appear to be coming in straight... well... if they were coming in at all.  My upper wisdom teeth seem to just be hanging out in my maxilla.  Not like they have anything better to do or whatever.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Ultimate Paragon on August 02, 2014, 10:44:26 am
Finally applying for a new job. The application/interview process is soul-sucking as always, but 40 hours guaranteed with full benefits AND a raise will be so worth it. Also, I found out my wisdom teeth are coming in straight, which gives me the option of leaving them in rather than dropping a months' pay on removal surgery.

Mine appear to be coming in straight... well... if they were coming in at all.  My upper wisdom teeth seem to just be hanging out in my maxilla.  Not like they have anything better to do or whatever.
I never needed my wisdom teeth removed.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sleepy on August 03, 2014, 09:06:14 pm
I went to our city's fair today with friends and got to feed/pet awesome animals. The guys running the games there were true carnies and would try to harass you into playing. It was hilarious. Then we went to get on a ride, and when a couple kids ran in front of us, the guy running it told them to stop and get the fuck back in line. That guy gets serious kudos.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Zygarde on August 12, 2014, 10:56:41 pm
Soon very soon me and a few other people in my Physics class will be constructing a Tesla Coil and I can not wait to harness electricity!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Feral Dog on August 13, 2014, 02:41:02 am
Figured out how to use the drop spindle properly, and completed a small skein of yarn.

So far for summertime string-related projects:
- (finished) Fluttershy pony
- (finished) spider
- (finished) skein
- halfway done with smaller spider
- shawl 3/4 complete

Once those are done I can start my fall projects:
- finish afghan (tragically neglected since January)
- hat and scarf set
- make more homemade string
- Optimus Prime
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Mechtaur on August 13, 2014, 05:10:32 am
Today I learned that Harvestmen (Daddy Longlegs) have a penis, something all other arachnids lack.

I don't know why this made me smile.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Witchyjoshy on August 13, 2014, 01:38:17 pm
This was yesterday, actually, but I actually saw a hawk walking around next to our neighbor's garage.

At first I thought it was a cat (due to its camouflage) but it didn't look right... then I saw it move and saw its shape better.

It was definitely looking for something, but it eventually gave up and took off.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Random Gal on August 13, 2014, 05:47:29 pm
This was yesterday, actually, but I actually saw a hawk walking around next to our neighbor's garage.

At first I thought it was a cat (due to its camouflage) but it didn't look right... then I saw it move and saw its shape better.

It was definitely looking for something, but it eventually gave up and took off.

I live in a coastal area with a lot of marshes, and we get a lot of ospreys out here.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sigmaleph on August 14, 2014, 02:29:14 pm
A webfic I thought was dead has apparently resurrected.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: I am lizard on August 14, 2014, 09:49:17 pm
A webfic I thought was dead has apparently resurrected.
Finally, a new chapter of My Immortal!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sigmaleph on August 14, 2014, 11:13:43 pm
That's a fanfic, not a webfic. You fail, sir.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: I am lizard on August 15, 2014, 05:43:11 pm
That's a fanfic, not a webfic. You fail, sir.
Screw you, My Immortal is the single greatest novel ever written in this generation.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: I am lizard on August 19, 2014, 07:56:36 am
Finally got scared while listening to a horror podcast.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Katsuro on August 19, 2014, 02:16:20 pm
My new toy arrived today. Sadly I won't really get to play with it 'till Saturday.

(http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h143/pete_morg/ead685b6-410a-465f-bfce-a102b9d8890c_zpsc2e1b8ca.jpg?t=1408472023)
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Ghoti on August 19, 2014, 04:55:23 pm
I got my hair cut, it's much shorter now.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Zygarde on August 23, 2014, 08:51:03 am
Huzzah I turned 19 today.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: I am lizard on August 23, 2014, 08:52:32 am
Huzzah I turned 19 today.
Have you ever masturbated to furry pornagraphy?
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Zygarde on August 23, 2014, 08:58:34 am
...I feel if I answer that it will be used against me so I'm not going to say yes or no, make of that what you will.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: chitoryu12 on August 23, 2014, 09:15:01 am
...I feel if I answer that it will be used against me so I'm not going to say yes or no, make of that what you will.

That was a yes.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Ghoti on August 23, 2014, 09:22:40 am
...I feel if I answer that it will be used against me so I'm not going to say yes or no, make of that what you will.

That was a yes.
That was a bigger "yes" than just saying "yes" would have been.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Zygarde on August 23, 2014, 09:26:04 am
This is probably the weirdest thing to happen on my birthday (the time I almost got in a plane crash notwithstanding) at least I got Oreo iceccream cake
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: I am lizard on August 23, 2014, 01:18:42 pm
This is probably the weirdest thing to happen on my birthday (the time I almost got in a plane crash notwithstanding) at least I got Oreo iceccream cake
Did you fuck it?
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: solar. on August 23, 2014, 01:45:59 pm
Well, in any case, happy birthday, Lilith. Enjoy your cake!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: I am lizard on August 23, 2014, 04:31:34 pm
Well, in any case, happy birthday, Lilith. Enjoy your cake!
Have you ever masturbated to furry pornography?
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Witchyjoshy on August 23, 2014, 06:11:00 pm
Okay, Lizard, I'm serious, stop.  This isn't funny, it's creepy and disruptive.  Please stop.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: I am lizard on August 23, 2014, 06:20:24 pm
Okay, Lizard, I'm serious, stop.  This isn't funny, it's creepy and disruptive.  Please stop.
Ok.
I apologize for my inappropriate behavior.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Nemo on August 24, 2014, 08:17:27 pm
I just got back from my first anime convention. Once upon a time, I swore that I was not a nerd, and would never get into that kind of stuff. Now I wear it like a badge of honor, and it was a lot of fun. I may have also been convinced to start watching Attack on Titan.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: chitoryu12 on August 24, 2014, 10:15:07 pm
Working on a new video; the client company handed their old crane simulator off to Robotics Technology Park of Alabama, and I filmed it and the mobile robotics museum inside. So now I'm making a 1 minute video for them to talk about it!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: guizonde on August 25, 2014, 09:22:24 am
I got a new pocket knife today courtesy of my boss' generosity, it's a really handy tool and looks awesome. I know I won't be able to lose it even if I try. Check it out!
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Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: lord gibbon on August 26, 2014, 05:36:56 pm
Maybe a minor thing, but still nice. I went out to Qdoba for lunch today, only to realize at the register that I'd forgotten to stop by the bank, an thus couldn't pay for my meal. The local manager responded by giving me a "good customer discount" (I've been there before). So now I was able to afford my full meal despite my error. Feels nice.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Cerim Treascair on August 26, 2014, 10:00:59 pm
I'm cinched in for a new job... leaving current job early tomorrow to talk to the folks at the new place properly, instead of playing phone tag!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Ghoti on August 26, 2014, 11:25:09 pm
I found another trans person in my town, we hit it off, and now we're getting high together. I can tell she's got some good shit because when she pointed out I'll have to go through puberty twice I started crying. Neverthelessx it's been a good night.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: I am lizard on August 27, 2014, 12:08:32 am
I found another trans person in my town, we hit it off, and now we're getting high together. I can tell she's got some good shit because when she pointed out I'll have to go through puberty twice I started crying. Neverthelessx it's been a good night.
Are you still high?
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Ghoti on August 27, 2014, 02:13:37 am
I found another trans person in my town, we hit it off, and now we're getting high together. I can tell she's got some good shit because when she pointed out I'll have to go through puberty twice I started crying. Neverthelessx it's been a good night.
Are you still high?
Toaster.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Askold on August 27, 2014, 02:32:54 am
I found another trans person in my town, we hit it off, and now we're getting high together. I can tell she's got some good shit because when she pointed out I'll have to go through puberty twice I started crying. Neverthelessx it's been a good night.
Are you still high?
Toaster.

Whatever you do, do not start thinking about the fact that there is a skeleton inside you.

(click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Ultimate Paragon on August 27, 2014, 07:57:31 am
I found another trans person in my town, we hit it off, and now we're getting high together. I can tell she's got some good shit because when she pointed out I'll have to go through puberty twice I started crying. Neverthelessx it's been a good night.
Are you still high?
Toaster.

Whatever you do, do not start thinking about the fact that there is a skeleton inside you.

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tSdSemAMzdY
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Art Vandelay on August 28, 2014, 07:23:10 am
Just because I can.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wbTTyacCO5c
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Igor on August 28, 2014, 12:04:13 pm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TeT1drNFZ-w
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Askold on August 28, 2014, 01:17:26 pm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RCQxl4Ae84w

Singing and dancing skellingtons are the best kind of skellingtons.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Commissar Kaz on August 31, 2014, 07:57:44 pm
I've been thinking about buying an airbrush for my Gundam and Warhammer 40K models, which would've set me back about $400. Turns out, my dad has an airbrush he bought and never used, and an air compressor. So now I only have to buy about $50 worth of stuff and I'm good to go.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: I am lizard on August 31, 2014, 09:34:43 pm
I found another trans person in my town, we hit it off, and now we're getting high together. I can tell she's got some good shit because when she pointed out I'll have to go through puberty twice I started crying. Neverthelessx it's been a good night.
Are you still high?
Toaster.

Whatever you do, do not start thinking about the fact that there is a skeleton inside you.

(click to show/hide)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tSdSemAMzdY
Shouldn't that be in Disturbing Images?
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on September 03, 2014, 09:15:37 am
Working on getting a development environment set up for my old Minecraft mod I was planning a while back.  If nothing else, it'll give me something to do before my allotted class time that isn't idly staring off into space or checking the same five or so sites repeatedly.  Doesn't hurt that I found an IDE for Java that, apparently, isn't half as irritating or slow as Eclipse.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sleepy on September 04, 2014, 05:12:30 pm
We played the "choose your own adventure" game almost all day at work again, and I ended the story on a positive note. Also, a few of the parts for my planned gaming PC arrived today. It will soon be complete!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Art Vandelay on September 09, 2014, 12:03:33 am
I think I finally took care of the magpie problem. I left out a bit of dog food mixed with some high strength insecticide (only where I'm certain the dogs can't get it, naturally) throughout the day and suddenly the little fuckers aren't waking me up at 6 am any more. I'm just extremely annoyed that I didn't think of this sooner.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on September 09, 2014, 02:55:44 pm
I made sushi today!  Part of it went toward my lunch for school this Thursday, but...damn, is this shit good!  I dunno what it is, but the sushi rice recipe I found (c/o Google) made the most flavourful sushi rice I've ever tasted.  Its not bland, boring, and almost totally tasteless, it actually has a sweet, smooth, somewhat vinegary flavour.  Combined with the celery, avocado, and cream cheese I put into the rolls, this has to be some of the best sushi I've had in a while.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ironbite on September 09, 2014, 04:10:15 pm
....which is what sushi rice is supposed to taste like.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: SpaceProg on September 09, 2014, 04:17:55 pm
Got my bloodwork and my flu shot over with.  Hopefully I won't be facing any more needles for a while.  Ugh.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Witchyjoshy on September 09, 2014, 07:07:48 pm
The marquee next to our local memorial (AKA, government owned property) that was constantly having religious bullshit put on it (AKA, a violation of the separation of church and state) was outright removed today.

I think people were lodging complaints.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on September 09, 2014, 07:19:04 pm
....which is what sushi rice is supposed to taste like.

Admittedly, the sushi I had most recently was somewhat overpowered by the other things I had at the time, so my memory may be a bit off.  Other than that, its been a very, VERY long time since I've had sushi, be it homemade, at a restaurant, or store bought.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Mechtaur on September 14, 2014, 09:35:48 pm
I finally found out about Mega-Audino. My avatar is pleased.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Second Coming of Madman on September 14, 2014, 10:23:56 pm
I finally found out about Mega-Audino. My avatar is pleased.
Oh godbear. Why is that image in my head?

(http://crossfitoneworld.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8341bf90553ef01a511da034e970c-800wi)
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Zygarde on September 14, 2014, 10:24:47 pm
I finally got over my grandfathers death, I finally have closure. Maybe now I can stop feeling so damn depressed.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Mechtaur on September 14, 2014, 10:32:40 pm
I finally found out about Mega-Audino. My avatar is pleased.
Oh godbear. Why is that image in my head?

(http://crossfitoneworld.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8341bf90553ef01a511da034e970c-800wi)

If I have a fine for disturbing the peace due to laughing so hard, I'm forwarding the bill to you.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on September 15, 2014, 09:32:41 am
The last few parts of our new computer should be here by Tuesday!  Soon, we shall breathe life into Frankenstein, and it will be good.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sleepy on September 16, 2014, 06:59:02 am
Our new gaming PC is complete! I've dreamed of this day for years.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ironbite on September 17, 2014, 12:37:24 am
GIVE ME YOUR STEAM NAMES!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: I am lizard on September 17, 2014, 01:15:48 am
GIVE ME YOUR STEAM NAMES!
Sexlizard69420666
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Askold on September 17, 2014, 03:04:34 am
GIVE ME YOUR STEAM NAMES!
Sexlizard69420666
Kilahti
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on September 17, 2014, 07:56:05 am
GIVE ME YOUR STEAM NAMES!

I ain't got nuh Steam name.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Zygarde on September 17, 2014, 08:32:36 am
GIVE ME YOUR STEAM NAMES!
You already know mines.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Second Coming of Madman on September 17, 2014, 08:54:44 am
GIVE ME YOUR STEAM NAMES!
Chelonian Knight, at your service.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ironbite on September 17, 2014, 12:52:42 pm
GIVE ME YOUR STEAM NAMES!

I ain't got nuh Steam name.

GET ONE!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Veras on September 19, 2014, 07:35:33 pm
I realized that I know the history of the American Presidency better than I thought.  If given any year in American history since the Constitution went into effect, off the top of my head, I can tell you who was President, what their party was, when they took office/were elected, and when they left office.  As often as not, I can also say who they defeated, and about 1/3 of the time I can name the VP as well.  I can usually spit out a few random facts about them as well.

Does anybody know of a job in which this is... you know... useful?
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Mechtaur on September 19, 2014, 07:56:55 pm
The threat level for me losing my home has gone from Code Orange to Code Tangerine. I actually have a chance now.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Ghoti on September 19, 2014, 08:33:46 pm
I realized that I know the history of the American Presidency better than I thought.  If given any year in American history since the Constitution went into effect, off the top of my head, I can tell you who was President, what their party was, when they took office/were elected, and when they left office.  As often as not, I can also say who they defeated, and about 1/3 of the time I can name the VP as well.  I can usually spit out a few random facts about them as well.

Does anybody know of a job in which this is... you know... useful?
US History teacher/professor... That's about it. Still, it's a neat skill to have.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sigmaleph on September 20, 2014, 11:47:48 am
I realized that I know the history of the American Presidency better than I thought.  If given any year in American history since the Constitution went into effect, off the top of my head, I can tell you who was President, what their party was, when they took office/were elected, and when they left office.  As often as not, I can also say who they defeated, and about 1/3 of the time I can name the VP as well.  I can usually spit out a few random facts about them as well.

Does anybody know of a job in which this is... you know... useful?

There was a time I could've done this for Argentinian presidents. That time was shortly before my last history test, and the knowledge is lost now.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Eiki-mun on September 21, 2014, 07:12:02 am
I just now noticed. I'm a Bishop!

(http://cdn.ucadia.net/images/one-evil.org/images_navigation_people_large/people_13_Innocent_III.jpg)

Hail me!

(click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on September 22, 2014, 05:30:04 pm
Gaming rig is working again!  Had to do a reinstall of Windows since the motherboard drivers borked the last install, but ITS ALIVE!!!  Now, to fix the comparatively minor problems caused by the unfortunately necessary reformatting of my SSD...
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Alehksunos on September 22, 2014, 10:05:42 pm
This reminds me of the time I was trying to get my computer set up. When my install(s) worked differently from what I've expected I thought my computer was broken. All I really needed to do was change my computer's display and the problem was solved.

I'm sure having the wrong display was not your actual problem.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on September 23, 2014, 08:11:22 am
This reminds me of the time I was trying to get my computer set up. When my install(s) worked differently from what I've expected I thought my computer was broken. All I really needed to do was change my computer's display and the problem was solved.

I'm sure having the wrong display was not your actual problem.

I wish it was what my problem was.  That, I could fix in safe mode, at least.  Alas, even safe mode loads motherboard drivers.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Eiki-mun on September 24, 2014, 05:11:52 pm
Excellent fanlyric of Heian Alien was released just now. It's good. You should take a listen.

http://asa-turney.tumblr.com/post/98333040927 (http://asa-turney.tumblr.com/post/98333040927)
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Witchyjoshy on September 25, 2014, 01:38:32 am
Using rye bread, cheddar cheese, and provolone cheese, I managed to make a very tasty grilled cheese sandwich in about 10 minutes.

And it tastes FAR better than an equivalent I got at Applebee's.

Incidentally, never try the tomato soup at Applebee's, unless you like the strong taste of Chef Boyardee.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on September 25, 2014, 06:16:32 pm
One of my (somewhat early) birthday presents from my girlfriend's mum was a new trackball I've been lookin at for a while.  I NOW HAVE ACCESS TO SCROLLWHEEL TECHNOLOGY!  Now, to get used to the new trackball, which has the ball on the left side instead of in the middle like the kind to which I've grown used.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Feral Dog on September 26, 2014, 03:55:40 am
I GOT THAT HOARDER OUT OF MY ROOM.

I can put my feet on the actual floor and not a foot deep of laundry, papers, and shoes. No dirty dishes, no garbage, no twenty+ purses. I have pulled my bag of clothes out from under my bed and put them back in the closet, which had been overflowing with clothes and shoes. My bookshelves now contain books, and not even more of my sister's clothes and garbage. I even put my yarn bin back in the room.

I still need to vacuum and give the walls a good wipe-down, but AAAH this is so great.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Witchyjoshy on September 26, 2014, 02:59:39 pm
I have received proof that many people aren't stupid assholes.

And it is good.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Witchyjoshy on October 01, 2014, 05:49:37 pm
Uh, I guess I'm doubleposting right now.

I had two interviews back to back at Walmart.

Then I peed in a cup in a hospital.

I think it's safe to say that this went well.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Ultimate Paragon on October 01, 2014, 09:07:39 pm
I got a bonus at work.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sigmaleph on October 01, 2014, 10:07:48 pm
Spent all day at a TEDx event. It was fun.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Igor on October 02, 2014, 04:50:41 am
I got to see Bill Nye! And it was AWESOME!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ironbite on October 05, 2014, 12:43:50 pm
Snagged a Strange Australium Grenade Launcher for playing Mann vs. Machine.  Thing is worth about 70 bucks on the Steam community market.

Ironbite-so happy.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Witchyjoshy on October 06, 2014, 03:25:42 pm
I'm off to Orientation!

I've got a job!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Igor on October 10, 2014, 10:34:01 am
I'm off to Orientation!

I've got a job!
Awesome, congrats!

I finally got printer emulation to work on the Commodore 64 emulator I've been playing with, it finally prints it properly instead of a bunch of dots or junk text , and it even looks like an old dot matrix printout! Without the horrible noise of an actual dot matrix printer (thank the gods!) though. (cue cries of "why would you even want that?!?")
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Zygarde on October 12, 2014, 11:00:09 pm
I managed to get two fan-fiction chapters done today. also I went to a concert yesterday.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sleepy on October 14, 2014, 07:06:45 am
I unexpectedly got a new phone yesterday. It's so shiny!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on October 15, 2014, 06:32:59 pm
I was made an op on another Minecraft server today, for helping diagnose rather severe lag we were having...and failing.  I dunno why people trust me so much, but it feels nice.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Svata on October 15, 2014, 06:48:26 pm
I just cooked the prettiest looking pork chops I've ever seen.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Witchyjoshy on October 20, 2014, 03:55:06 am
I just survived four days of hard work in a row.  Take that, years of depression and sedentary lifestyle!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Random Gal on October 23, 2014, 01:08:40 pm
I just made my 2000th post on this forum.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: I am lizard on October 23, 2014, 01:34:52 pm
I just made my 2000th post on this forum.
Could an admin please delete one of Random Guys quotes?
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Random Gal on October 24, 2014, 12:18:43 am
I just made my 2000th post on this forum.
Could an admin please delete on of Random Guys quotes?

Why?
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Ultimate Paragon on October 24, 2014, 12:21:41 am
I just made my 2000th post on this forum.
Could an admin please delete on of Random Guys quotes?

Why?

Because the Kool-Aid Man is red.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: I am lizard on October 24, 2014, 01:23:22 am
I just made my 2000th post on this forum.
Could an admin please delete on of Random Guys quotes?

Why?
keep you at 2999 posts to aggravate you.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Random Gal on October 24, 2014, 09:34:57 am
I've eaten alligator on a few occasions. I've also had rattlesnake once. They both tasted a lot like chicken. I wonder if the same is true of lizards...
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: I am lizard on October 24, 2014, 10:29:15 am
I've eaten alligator on a few occasions. I've also had rattlesnake once. They both tasted a lot like chicken. I wonder if the same is true of lizards...
They taste a better than buck-toothed fish, that's for sure.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Random Gal on October 24, 2014, 11:02:50 am
I've eaten alligator on a few occasions. I've also had rattlesnake once. They both tasted a lot like chicken. I wonder if the same is true of lizards...
They taste a better than buck-toothed fish, that's for sure.

Excuse me? That's considered a delicacy on Gnosticus IV.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Zygarde on October 24, 2014, 09:36:12 pm
I got a new recording microphone and a pop filter and I finally finished recording my first professionally made LP.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Ghoti on October 24, 2014, 11:38:34 pm
I interviewed for a high-paying job today - I think I did pretty well. Fingers crossed.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Ultimate Paragon on October 24, 2014, 11:40:54 pm
I got a new recording microphone and a pop filter and I finally finished recording my first professionally made LP.

Care to give us a link?
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Zygarde on October 25, 2014, 12:00:46 am
I will once it finishes uploading which won't be until 2:00 AM since I recorded the thing in native 1080p and YouTube likes to fuck over people who record things in less that 780p.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Random Gal on October 30, 2014, 12:14:03 pm
I only just realized this, but 2014 marks the 40th anniversary of Dungeons & Dragons.

(It was released in 1974, but I can't find an exact date)

Forty years and five editions, not to mention surviving the whole 80s satanic panic, and we're still playing it. (Yes, Pathfinder still counts; it's mostly just an update to the 3.5 rules)
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Katsuro on November 01, 2014, 04:15:16 pm
It didn't happen today but I just had a birthday without it making me fucking depressed and want to kill myself for the first time in years. Which was a nice change of pace.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Zygarde on November 07, 2014, 07:47:47 pm
My other sister gave birth today, Don't know the baby's name yet. (also it's a girl which is not surprising this family is full of us.)
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Second Coming of Madman on November 10, 2014, 11:32:32 pm
Managed to escape Florida.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Ghoti on November 11, 2014, 04:30:45 am
I got a job that pays $10.25 an hour, 40 hours guaranteed.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Witchyjoshy on November 11, 2014, 05:14:10 pm
I got a job that pays $10.25 an hour, 40 hours guaranteed.

Nice!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Ghoti on November 12, 2014, 02:48:51 am
I got a job that pays $10.25 an hour, 40 hours guaranteed.

Nice!
Thanks! It's at a factory one town over, and I'm really enjoying it so far.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Art Vandelay on November 20, 2014, 09:33:34 pm
My laptop has power, once again. No more shall I be forced to type on a iPhone with my fat fuck fingers.

Today is a very good day.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Søren on November 21, 2014, 05:26:46 am
Im bringing a new birdy home tomorrow
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Askold on November 21, 2014, 06:03:50 am
How many birds does that make now?
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Søren on November 21, 2014, 06:21:47 am
Four. One peach face lovebird, Tolstoy. Two Princess Parrots, Sonya and Mishka, and soon an Indian Ringneck, Pushkin
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Søren on November 22, 2014, 01:01:50 am
https://scontent-b-hkg.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/t31.0-8/1548169_10152462956431629_1224998456311140029_o.jpg?dl=1

Cant embed it, as its kinda huge
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Zygarde on November 29, 2014, 06:43:13 pm
I found a really old DS game from when I was about 12 or 13, was more excited than that time I found my old copy of Pokemon Emerald. (The game was New Super Mario Bros.)
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Veras on December 02, 2014, 04:28:55 am
I won a month-long upselling contest at work. Won might not be the right word. I finished with 244 points, while my 8 co-workers combined for 248, and that was after I wasn't put on the register for 2/3 of Black Friday weekend. The second and third place finishers had 112 and 75, respectively. I had 77 on Black Friday alone.

I get a $25 movie gift card.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Feral Dog on December 02, 2014, 04:48:46 am
Finished making some yarn. Now I can make a Seahawks hat for stepdad.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Ghoti on December 03, 2014, 04:11:01 am
I'm nineteen today, which isn't that exciting.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Zygarde on December 03, 2014, 08:36:05 am
Welcome to my world still waiting to turn 20, cause at least I'll be a year away from being able to drink(also happy birthday hope you eat cake cause cake is the best.)
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ironbite on December 03, 2014, 11:16:24 am
LET'S GOT TO A STRIP CLUB!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Ghoti on December 03, 2014, 12:53:41 pm
Welcome to my world still waiting to turn 20, cause at least I'll be a year away from being able to drink(also happy birthday hope you eat cake cause cake is the best.)
Thanks!
LET'S GOT TO A STRIP CLUB!
I would but I have work. Boo.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Katsuro on December 03, 2014, 01:59:36 pm
I got paid £76.50 today to basically sit on a sofa, chat and eat too much for 4 hours.  Sometimes being an extra is fucking awesome.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Eiki-mun on December 03, 2014, 02:22:59 pm
The interview went quite well. I really engaged with the guy, he was pleasant and fun to work with, and I have pretty much exactly the skillset he needs. Along with a lot of semi-relevant experience as well.

He's got other interviews to handle. Hopefully I'm the one, I like the job*.


*: For reference, the job in question is an electronics tester for a wholesale department store. They get a lot of returned and used items to resell, and it'll be my job to make sure the electronic ones work, or to record when they don't and how they don't. There'll also be some shipping experience as well.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Ghoti on December 05, 2014, 05:50:38 am
I have a three day weekend and Dragon Age: Inquisition. This is gonna be good.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Eiki-mun on December 08, 2014, 06:00:46 pm
Just got myself employment for the first time since I moved down to Sacramento in October! Going to be working as an electronics tester and shipping agent for about 10 bucks an hour. It's not huge, but it's definitely a good enough wage for a guy like me.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ironbite on December 08, 2014, 07:10:41 pm
7600 Posts...

Ironbite-now
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: lord gibbon on December 08, 2014, 10:00:41 pm
I HAVE RETURNED! And my computer is functioning so much better now. I'll probably be more active now that it doesn't take fifteen minutes to type a sentence.

(The above statement may be hyperbolae.)
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: I am lizard on December 08, 2014, 10:11:27 pm
Just got myself employment for the first time since I moved down to Sacramento in October! Going to be working as an electronics tester and shipping agent for about 10 bucks an hour. It's not huge, but it's definitely a good enough wage for a guy like me.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ironbite on December 10, 2014, 07:30:17 pm
So for everyone who was wondering bout my Sig and avatar change....

http://n4ught.deviantart.com/art/Stained-Glass-Trublag-499047986?ga_submit_new=10%3A1418050129

Ironbite-I'm so excited!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Askold on December 11, 2014, 02:01:17 am
Ironbite-I'm so excited!
And you just can't hide it?

(Nice avatar btw.)
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Zygarde on December 11, 2014, 08:38:54 am
I got free tickets to a concert.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Zygarde on December 12, 2014, 12:43:56 pm
Double post but I don't care, I have just finished recording and editing the final episode of my first LP, I'm so fucking happy and ecstatic I can explode. I can't wait until I get to the next game.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gjlgqsq7i0k
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Askold on December 12, 2014, 01:11:21 pm
Link please?
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Zygarde on December 12, 2014, 02:45:36 pm
I'll edit it into my old post when it's done uploading which will be a while.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Feral Dog on December 14, 2014, 02:59:50 am
1) My orchid, which hasn't bloomed in close to two years, has budding flowers and a new flower spike.
2) For once, nobody complained that I made something vegetarian* on my cooking night.
3) Met with the spin club. Got to try out a spinning wheel (was terrible at it) and a Turkish drop spindle (was okay at it, think I might actually get one later).
4) Passed Chemistry.
5) Found my missing coffee cup.
6) Finished the scarf I'm making for mom

(click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on December 14, 2014, 02:43:08 pm
Working on a Minecraft mod, and things I'm making actually WORK!  I HAVE A POTION THAT EXPLODES THINGS!  I am a happiness pig.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Ultimate Paragon on December 14, 2014, 02:44:47 pm
Working on a Minecraft mod, and things I'm making actually WORK!  I HAVE A POTION THAT EXPLODES THINGS!  I am a happiness pig.

Good job!  I'd like to try my hand at modding someday.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on December 16, 2014, 10:08:30 am
More something good that happened a few days ago, but I found someone who did orchestral covers of some of the music from Dragon Ball Z.  Needless to say, it is AWESOME.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eMBAu-nUzcc

I always appreciate having more nice things to listen to while I do my thang.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Nemo on December 19, 2014, 11:05:39 am
A relative of mine posted this on Facebook:

Quote
I can't wait to see the difference when Stephen Colbert takes over for Letterman. I hope his sticks to his conservative roots & doesn't sell out. It will be refreshing to hear his monolog that will bash the liberals. Letterman turned into such a flaming liberal I couldn't believe it.

I laughed. One of his friends posted this: __________, you do understand Colbert was a parody, right?
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on December 23, 2014, 07:55:57 pm
Got the most epic hoodie today.  Shit's light as a feather, but I swear it has to be an inch freaking thick.  It is the single warmest thing I own, and it is glorious.  Shit would prolly have me sweating all the way at the south pole.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ironbite on December 23, 2014, 08:15:01 pm
Caught a shiny Gloom today.

Ironbite-15 years since they created the damn mechanic and I caught my first non-event shiny.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Second Coming of Madman on December 23, 2014, 09:40:04 pm
Working on a Minecraft mod, and things I'm making actually WORK!  I HAVE A POTION THAT EXPLODES THINGS!  I am a happiness pig.

Good job!  I'd like to try my hand at modding someday.

It's not something for those unused to monotony, I can assure you.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: lord gibbon on December 24, 2014, 01:30:28 am
Caught a shiny Gloom today.

Ironbite-15 years since they created the damn mechanic and I caught my first non-event shiny.

Ah, memories. I was lucky enough to pull that off one generation later. Caught a shiny Duskull in Ruby. Of course, I've never seen another since.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on December 24, 2014, 08:04:45 am
Working on a Minecraft mod, and things I'm making actually WORK!  I HAVE A POTION THAT EXPLODES THINGS!  I am a happiness pig.

Good job!  I'd like to try my hand at modding someday.

It's not something for those unused to monotony, I can assure you.

Says you.  I love code, myself.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Zygarde on December 24, 2014, 05:37:13 pm
I made a new LP

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_qkunFrHQeM
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Art Vandelay on December 26, 2014, 03:18:21 am
Finally got enough money together to upgrade my rather aged laptop. Took advantage of the boxing day sales and got a rather nice deal on an HP Pavillion G7. Let me tell you, the 16GB of RAM and 3GB of video memory will be nothing short of a freaking godsend. Not only that, but I've got $50 of Steam credit that's gone very far thanks to the sale. Nothing against retro and indie games by any means, but after four years of hardware imposed retro-and-indie exclusivity, you get just a wee bit sick of it in the end.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Katsuro on December 31, 2014, 11:32:10 am
I don't think I've ever been so pleased to be made even poorer before:

(http://picpaste.com/pics/0d449b3f9c6a98df19805a682a26d964.1420043579.jpg)

Fucking birds think they're better than me coz they're tiny and far away? Well lets see how they like this shit!

PS: Excuse the irony of taking such a shite photo of it; the one camera I have that might actually have been able to take a half decent picture in such crap light was attached to the lens so it wouldn't fall over.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: The_Queen on December 31, 2014, 06:54:16 pm
Caught a shiny Gloom today.

Ironbite-15 years since they created the damn mechanic and I caught my first non-event shiny.

Very odd, I just caught a shiny Oddish on the 26th. Horde encounter?

But I've caught other shinies in the game: Wurmple in Ruby and Lillipup a month or so ago in White 2. All other shinies I got were from RNG abuse or breeding in Gen 2 (breeding anything with a shiny ditto in gen 2 gives you a 1/64 chance of getting a shiny of that pokemon).
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ironbite on December 31, 2014, 06:57:12 pm
Not a Hoard encounter.  Just a regular grass encounter.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: The_Queen on January 01, 2015, 03:26:13 am
Not a Hoard encounter.  Just a regular grass encounter.

Doubly lucky then! IIRC, horde encounters have two added benefits. The first is dream world abilities, and the second is increased chance of shiny encounter.

Nonetheless, congrats.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Ghoti on January 01, 2015, 04:55:12 pm
I'm about an hour's practice away from being able to play "Take Me to Church" (the rest of it, I already know the verse and bridge) on the piano. It's the first relatively challenging song I've taught myself in a while, and I'm glad I've still got the knack for it.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Ghoti on January 05, 2015, 06:51:02 pm
Double post, woo!
I got my new binder and my first packer today! I wasn't expecting them to arrive until this weekend, but apparently the US postal service was ever in my favor. Suck my silicone dick, dysphoria!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ironbite on January 05, 2015, 07:20:09 pm
Sorry I'm a top not a bottom.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: chitoryu12 on January 06, 2015, 09:57:41 pm
Double post, woo!
I got my new binder and my first packer today! I wasn't expecting them to arrive until this weekend, but apparently the US postal service was ever in my favor. Suck my silicone dick, dysphoria!

I was just talking to my sibling about silicone dicks and how stupidly massive the packers are. They feel like they would make you look like the models on packages of briefs.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Zygarde on January 07, 2015, 03:30:12 pm
I now have a new dog here he is his name is C.J and he's a cute little bugger.
spoilerd for size.
(click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Art Vandelay on January 07, 2015, 10:45:33 pm
New laptop has arrived. Needless to say, I'm quite the happy panda right now.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Ghoti on January 08, 2015, 03:51:11 am
Double post, woo!
I got my new binder and my first packer today! I wasn't expecting them to arrive until this weekend, but apparently the US postal service was ever in my favor. Suck my silicone dick, dysphoria!

I was just talking to my sibling about silicone dicks and how stupidly massive the packers are. They feel like they would make you look like the models on packages of briefs.
Yeah, it's definitely something I'm still getting used to. It's good for my ego but bad for nearly anything else. I'm just upset that I didn't make a "it's my dick in a box" joke before I opened the package it came in.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Eiki-mun on January 08, 2015, 03:54:25 am
I upgraded to old Skype. So much better.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Askold on January 08, 2015, 04:21:26 am
Double post, woo!
I got my new binder and my first packer today! I wasn't expecting them to arrive until this weekend, but apparently the US postal service was ever in my favor. Suck my silicone dick, dysphoria!

I was just talking to my sibling about silicone dicks and how stupidly massive the packers are. They feel like they would make you look like the models on packages of briefs.
Yeah, it's definitely something I'm still getting used to. It's good for my ego but bad for nearly anything else. I'm just upset that I didn't make a "it's my dick in a box" joke before I opened the package it came in.
...

...That would have been an actually funny application of the "dick in a box joke." Shame that the opportunity was missed. (You can just edit your post and we will pretend that you said that originally.)
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: rookie on January 08, 2015, 11:34:56 am
What a cute dog, Zy!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Igor on January 09, 2015, 07:11:08 pm
(http://i.imgur.com/LI0fWu7.png)
SUCCESS!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Random Gal on January 12, 2015, 09:46:25 am
I finally got a job!

Granted, it's a minimum wage job at a pizza place, but at least the numbers in my bank account are finally going up for once.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sleepy on January 14, 2015, 08:05:05 am
I get to work from home today because of the snow. Hurray!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ironbite on January 14, 2015, 01:13:11 pm
It...wasn't that bad.

Ironbite-was it?
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sleepy on January 14, 2015, 02:33:12 pm
Nah, but it was a good excuse, and most people at work stayed home.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Eiki-mun on January 19, 2015, 03:59:41 am
Version 1 of my H-doujin translation finished today. It's really nice to actually see the work you put money into.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Art Vandelay on January 19, 2015, 07:21:45 am
The hot pixel I've had for the past couple of weeks that's been driving me insane has fixed itself. Just as I was almost resigned to it always being a thing, as well. Now, if only that stuck pixel towards the bottom left corner would get its shit together, I'd have a perfectly unblemished screen.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on January 19, 2015, 10:01:53 am
Been reading a rather hilarious LP of Ultima VII (http://lparchive.org/Ultima-VII-The-Black-Gate/) for the past few days.  I think every game now needs its own Steve.

(http://lparchive.org/Ultima-VII-The-Black-Gate/Update%2026/4-avatar.png) "Duh."
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Zygarde on January 21, 2015, 12:06:39 pm
Yay! For more self promotion I completed my second LP two days ago! So I'm sharing it with you guys again.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iMNXBm7w2UQ



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=84sS5hPb6yg
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on January 22, 2015, 08:23:08 am
I've been considering maybe doing a modded Minecraft LP.  Mostly because the spotlights and such for mods like RotaryCraft are either poorly-done or several versions behind, and people don't like covering them, ESPECIALLY RotaryCraft, because they're scawwy and involve horrible, horrible math.  Like multiplication and division.  The horror.  I shall become the Blood Knight of Minecraft!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on January 23, 2015, 03:11:25 pm
Soooo, got the first episode of my LP uploading!  Shadowplay is very, VERY good.  If you've got an nVidia GTX 600 series or later video card (must be nVidia, though), I can't recommend it highly enough.  The video looks good, audio is perfectly fine, and it has pretty much ZERO performance impact whilst recording.  Hell, I might do Episode 2 while 1 is uploading...it'll take about an hour, lol.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Ultimate Paragon on January 23, 2015, 03:56:56 pm
Mind giving us a link?  I'd like to check it out.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on January 23, 2015, 04:01:30 pm
Mind giving us a link?  I'd like to check it out.

It'll be up here (http://youtu.be/dl1NxwIKJRk) at around 4:30PM Eastern Time.  Uploading 2.75GB of video takes quite a while, lol.

Also note that the video is unedited.  I don't have jack for editing software on this machine.  The first two episodes are more or less me rambling while I do beginner shit; the series will operate on the assumption that those watching it are familiar with vanilla mechanics.

[ETA]

She's up!  No. 2 should be along in around...20-30 minutes.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Second Coming of Madman on January 24, 2015, 09:26:00 pm
Mind giving us a link?  I'd like to check it out.

It'll be up here (http://youtu.be/dl1NxwIKJRk) at around 4:30PM Eastern Time.  Uploading 2.75GB of video takes quite a while, lol.

Also note that the video is unedited.  I don't have jack for editing software on this machine.  The first two episodes are more or less me rambling while I do beginner shit; the series will operate on the assumption that those watching it are familiar with vanilla mechanics.

[ETA]

She's up!  No. 2 should be along in around...20-30 minutes.

Your voice sounds exactly how I imagined it.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on January 25, 2015, 09:09:19 am
My voice actually has a bit more bass than the mic, or rather ANY MIC, picks up.  But, at least I ain't a squeaker.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on January 26, 2015, 10:55:22 am
Combining the videos together for Episode 4!  This is the longest one to date, but I manage to explain some things about Mekanism and RotaryCraft!

[ETA]

Annnd, let the uploading commence!  38 minutes of me talking about things and introducing people to Mekanism and RotaryCraft!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Zygarde on January 26, 2015, 04:51:35 pm
Hey Ravy what editing software do you use? I'm getting tired of WMM since it makes making videos longer than 30 minutes impossible.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on January 26, 2015, 06:01:37 pm
Corel VideoStudio X6.  It works fairly well, but I might need to tweak either it or Shadowplay to reduce the amount of blur and general crap in the videos.  Not sure if those are compression artifacts or not...
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sleepy on January 28, 2015, 07:03:34 pm
I just got another jury duty summons in the mail. So I get to miss work and do absolutely jack shit while being paid for it (I double checked and my job pays you for jury duty).
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Second Coming of Madman on January 31, 2015, 09:10:34 pm
I'm watching a Mythbusters episode where they recreate a Doom 3 level. Kinda disappointed in the choice, but I can understand why they chose Id Tech 4 for the episode.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sleepy on February 04, 2015, 06:07:03 pm
I did my taxes this past weekend and am super excited for the refund. It's a miracle because I've never done taxes this early.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on February 05, 2015, 06:27:08 am
Just saw my brother on the news.  Nothing bad, they were doing a piece on Pulaski Tech's aerospace division, and there he is, workin with his homies!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Søren on February 10, 2015, 04:28:41 am
I got accepted into honors
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ironbite on February 10, 2015, 06:33:06 am
Spider-Man is in th MCU
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Askold on February 10, 2015, 02:44:08 pm
I found this:
(http://i.imgur.com/TZezq5O.jpg)
Now I shall try to find out if it is true.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Ironchew on February 10, 2015, 05:09:58 pm
I found this:
(http://i.imgur.com/TZezq5O.jpg)
Now I shall try to find out if it is true.

Did he report them to the local authorities as soon as he heard about it? I bet he didn't.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Eiki-mun on February 10, 2015, 08:15:33 pm
Whether he defrocked them or not, with all the billowing smoke and stuff the guy just looks demonic.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Second Coming of Madman on February 10, 2015, 08:23:42 pm
Whether he defrocked them or not, with all the billowing smoke and stuff the guy just looks demonic.
Every picture. Every single picture.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Askold on February 11, 2015, 04:47:54 am
Did he report them to the local authorities as soon as he heard about it? I bet he didn't.
Shut up.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Art Vandelay on February 11, 2015, 04:57:31 am
Did he report them to the local authorities as soon as he heard about it? I bet he didn't.
Shut up.
So if an organisation finds out an employee is diddling children, then it's totally okay with you if they simply fire the person without actually alerting the authorities?
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Ironchew on February 11, 2015, 02:43:17 pm
Did he report them to the local authorities as soon as he heard about it? I bet he didn't.
Shut up.
What are you gonna do, punch me in the face?*

* Pope-approved behavior
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Ghoti on February 12, 2015, 12:44:20 pm
I had my first appointment with a gender/sexuality specialist today. Nothing much happened, but it's a big step toward starting HRT. If everything goes well I should be ready to start within a month or two.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sleepy on February 15, 2015, 10:36:06 pm
The past couple days were pretty freaking awesome. I got a job offer Friday that I plan on accepting, and another co-worker got a job offer that he accepted. This means my boss will shit himself, because he's basically losing half his team (and he deserves it).

Saturday we had fun shopping and ate yummy food, then played Alice. Today I went to a friend's birthday party, met people, and ate lots of sugar. Tomorrow I'm not going to work, because fuck it, I have vacation and I'm quitting anyway.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Yla on February 16, 2015, 05:39:59 am
I got a job!

I had an interview on Thursday, and half an hour into talking with the CEO, he's saying "we're taking you in any case, it's just a question which department". And turns out despite my expectations, what they are doing is in fact relevant to my interests and preferences (my application was a bit of a 'well, nothing lost if I send one anyway'). The salary question wasn't settled until today (their first offer was rather low), but I already spent the weekend looking for an apartment and will continue today.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ironbite on February 16, 2015, 05:00:08 pm
Might as well use it.  When we lost our contract, I did the same thing with my vacation days and sick hours.  Used 'em up.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Zygarde on February 16, 2015, 05:59:16 pm
Well today marks the first in the last couple of days that I felt actually fine enough to do anything but sleep.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sleepy on February 16, 2015, 09:47:37 pm
Might as well use it.  When we lost our contract, I did the same thing with my vacation days and sick hours.  Used 'em up.

Apparently we also have this policy where you can cash out your vacation time. I heard it's more heavily taxed, maybe? I have no idea how it typically works.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Second Coming of Madman on February 16, 2015, 10:45:55 pm
My hand basin has new taps, at last. The old ones were looking a bit varnished.

God, I'm a twat.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on February 19, 2015, 12:36:20 pm
I got to show off a little in statistics class this morning.  Feels good to show people just how good I am.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Igor on February 20, 2015, 07:04:25 pm
(https://scontent-ord.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfa1/t31.0-8/p600x600/10548809_10152769604403235_8469229866770644991_o.jpg)
Lookit this thing I (stupidly) spent money on! Course, I can't do much with it at the moment, I'm lacking a disk or tape drive, and something that'll let me connect it to a screen, but hey! It's still a working piece of computing history!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Cerim Treascair on February 20, 2015, 08:01:44 pm
I got a call from my temp agency today that as of four days ago, I was given a 50 cent raise, after only three months at my current job.  I'm up to $11 an hour, AND I got offered overtime tomorrow...

... come to think of it, I should probably go to bed soon.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on February 22, 2015, 03:03:03 pm
Uploading episode 30 of my LP.  Even though my audience is...pretty much non-existent, I feel proud for getting to the point where I can start playing with one of my favourite power-generating mods of all time: ReactorCraft.  Directing the flow of neutrons, turning deuterium into tritium, disposing of nuclear waste, and more await me!  FORWARD!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on February 25, 2015, 11:45:37 am
I finally got my fucking money from my financial aid leftovers!  I shall soon be the proud owner of one nVidia Shield tablet and one TI Nspire CX CAS.  I'm so happy, I could burn things!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sleepy on February 26, 2015, 09:13:55 pm
I ordered boots from Amazon for part of my costume, and they are kickass. I NEVER order that type of thing online, but these boots are perfect and only cost $20. You can't beat that.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Random Gal on February 27, 2015, 05:29:53 pm
I finally have a decent position that is actually in my field!

I got a seasonal position as a laboratory and field technician at a paleontology museum in Alberta for this summer (May 1 to August 31). Most of the stuff they work on tends to be Late Cretaceous dinosaurs and their contemporaries.

I will now have to fill out a lot of paperwork in order to legally work in Canada, but I'm finally getting to work in paleontology for a change.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on February 27, 2015, 06:45:06 pm
Just got my shiny new TI Nspire CX CAS!  It seems to be pretty much every TI calculator ever rolled into one and made, like...20 times more awesome.  For one, its got colour and a screen that doesn't have a crappy resolution!  Two, its actually effing rechargeable!  And three, it seems to have tools for everything, and I do mean everything.  Everything from "solve for x" to statistics to trig to straight-up fuckin calculus.  It'll take a little getting used to, but this thing already looks like a fuckin powerhouse.  Seriously, if this thing were a car, it'd be a Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: lord gibbon on February 27, 2015, 10:34:42 pm
I had several job interviews today, in an are within walking distance of my apartment, and at least two of them expressed interest in me! I may actually have work soon. What a strange concept.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ironbite on March 03, 2015, 06:39:32 pm
Man it's too bad I'm not as obsessed with Goobergate as some people.  Cause today there was an epic meltdown of certain Goobers that made me giggle.

Ironbite-like insanely giggle.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Art Vandelay on March 03, 2015, 06:51:13 pm
That's still a thing? If only Occupy Wall Street were half as tenacious. They'd have actually got something done by now.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on March 04, 2015, 08:29:27 pm
So far, the only bad thing I have to say about the nVidia Shield is that it takes a little longer than I'd like to start up.  Otherwise, that thing is truly top-notch, and I can't wait to play with it even more.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: niam2023 on March 04, 2015, 09:25:49 pm
Its about ethics in Twitter Harassment Campaigns!

As for good things today, I have managed to work out for four days in a row.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Askold on March 05, 2015, 01:47:05 am
Actually there is an incident regarding ethics in gaming journalism but I'm not sure if GG has even noticed it: http://imgur.com/gallery/anq6b
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: niam2023 on March 05, 2015, 01:55:23 am
Ever since, it seems at least, that they accepted Theodore Beale as their leader, they became worse than they were before.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on March 05, 2015, 09:46:31 am
Finally got my phone sorted out!  Its so fancy and cool.  I'm also really enjoying my tablet; it might take a bit longer than usual to type out a post, but it is damned handy.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Ultimate Paragon on March 05, 2015, 10:13:43 am
Actually there is an incident regarding ethics in gaming journalism but I'm not sure if GG has even noticed it: http://imgur.com/gallery/anq6b

Oh, believe me, it's been noticed.  And believe me, Kuchera is an asshole who's completely divorced from reality.  Even most of his ostensible allies don't like him.

Ever since, it seems at least, that they accepted Theodore Beale as their leader, they became worse than they were before.

Vox Douche isn't the leader of GamerGate.  There are no leaders, there is no hierarchy, there are only prominent members.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ironbite on March 05, 2015, 10:51:30 am
And then Tim Schafer made a sock puppet joke and Goobergate went insane.

Ironbite-and I giggle.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Ultimate Paragon on March 05, 2015, 10:54:02 am
And then Tim Schafer made a sock puppet joke and Goobergate went insane.

Ironbite-and I giggle.

So you laugh at women and minorities being belittled by a white male cishet?  I thought you were progressive.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: I am lizard on March 05, 2015, 11:40:44 am
Could we not have another argument over ethics in video game whatever?
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: niam2023 on March 05, 2015, 05:35:42 pm
Lizard, its Ethics in Twitter Harassment Campaigns.

Rationalwiki has a very good article on it. Lets let them speak and simply quiet down about this utter irrelevance.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Ultimate Paragon on March 05, 2015, 08:46:48 pm
Lizard, its Ethics in Twitter Harassment Campaigns.

Rationalwiki has a very good article on it. Lets let them speak and simply quiet down about this utter irrelevance.

That article is completely untrustworthy.  It's edited and maintained in large part by Ryulong, who has financial ties to GamerGate's enemies:

http://pastebin.com/80xtSGVz (http://pastebin.com/80xtSGVz)

He also got himself banned from Wikipedia because he was butthurt over being topic-banned from the GamerGate page.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ironbite on March 05, 2015, 09:22:41 pm
OH MY GOD NOBODY CARES!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Ultimate Paragon on March 05, 2015, 09:25:20 pm
OH MY GOD NOBODY CARES!

Then why are we having this conversation?
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Second Coming of Madman on March 05, 2015, 09:37:03 pm
I regard Ryulong (from personal experience, mind you) as not too bad as far Ghazi (Equally annoying as /r/KIA, to the point where I wonder if I'm looking at Buzzfeed) goes. Sure, he may be a annoying little pedant of a nerd whose only redeeming factor is the amusement gained from his ALL CAPS chimp-outs but he's my annoying little nerd.

Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: davedan on March 05, 2015, 10:44:42 pm
Lizard, its Ethics in Twitter Harassment Campaigns.

Rationalwiki has a very good article on it. Lets let them speak and simply quiet down about this utter irrelevance.

That article is completely untrustworthy.  It's edited and maintained in large part by Ryulong, who has financial ties to GamerGate's enemies:

http://pastebin.com/80xtSGVz (http://pastebin.com/80xtSGVz)

He also got himself banned from Wikipedia because he was butthurt over being topic-banned from the GamerGate page.

What does my head in about this crackers is this thing people have started doing, where they allege a source is biased and so completly disregard it. No attempt is made to sift through the document and point out the inaccuracies, it rather is a wholesale dismissal of all it says. I've even seen this lately with things that are accepted as being accurate. For instance a recent brouhaha we've had over our Human Rights Commission. It's one thing to be a little sceptical about what the hebrews might say about the Philistines, the Christians about Hypatia, the ancient greeks about the persians etc but it is another thing to completly filter out anything that might impinge on your world view by an arbitrary allegation of bias.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: niam2023 on March 05, 2015, 11:37:59 pm
Lizard, its Ethics in Twitter Harassment Campaigns.

Rationalwiki has a very good article on it. Lets let them speak and simply quiet down about this utter irrelevance.

That article is completely untrustworthy.  It's edited and maintained in large part by Ryulong, who has financial ties to GamerGate's enemies:

http://pastebin.com/80xtSGVz (http://pastebin.com/80xtSGVz)

He also got himself banned from Wikipedia because he was butthurt over being topic-banned from the GamerGate page.

For fucks' sakes stop drudging up people's ties to other people. Nobody cares who is connected to who in regards to this stupid twitter harassment campaign.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Ultimate Paragon on March 05, 2015, 11:39:52 pm
Lizard, its Ethics in Twitter Harassment Campaigns.

Rationalwiki has a very good article on it. Lets let them speak and simply quiet down about this utter irrelevance.

That article is completely untrustworthy.  It's edited and maintained in large part by Ryulong, who has financial ties to GamerGate's enemies:

http://pastebin.com/80xtSGVz (http://pastebin.com/80xtSGVz)

He also got himself banned from Wikipedia because he was butthurt over being topic-banned from the GamerGate page.

For fucks' sakes stop drudging up people's ties to other people. Nobody cares who is connected to who.

You should.  It's all about connections.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Second Coming of Madman on March 05, 2015, 11:40:15 pm
Go home, Ulti. You're drunk.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Ultimate Paragon on March 05, 2015, 11:44:27 pm
Go home, Ulti. You're drunk.

Drunk on ethics!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: niam2023 on March 05, 2015, 11:46:46 pm
Lizard, its Ethics in Twitter Harassment Campaigns.

Rationalwiki has a very good article on it. Lets let them speak and simply quiet down about this utter irrelevance.

That article is completely untrustworthy.  It's edited and maintained in large part by Ryulong, who has financial ties to GamerGate's enemies:

http://pastebin.com/80xtSGVz (http://pastebin.com/80xtSGVz)

He also got himself banned from Wikipedia because he was butthurt over being topic-banned from the GamerGate page.

For fucks' sakes stop drudging up people's ties to other people. Nobody cares who is connected to who.

You should.  It's all about connections.

Quote
AND WHEN ZOE QUINN THE SLUT WHORE CONNECTED HERSELF TO THOSE REVIEWERS SHE SINNED SINNED SINNED! SLUT PROSTITUTES HERSELF TO GAIN FAME AND MONEY!!
That is what I hear when I hear GamerGate talk about connections.

And ethics, my, what a joke. Ethics are worthless if GamerGate is the champion of them.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Ultimate Paragon on March 05, 2015, 11:49:54 pm
Lizard, its Ethics in Twitter Harassment Campaigns.

Rationalwiki has a very good article on it. Lets let them speak and simply quiet down about this utter irrelevance.

That article is completely untrustworthy.  It's edited and maintained in large part by Ryulong, who has financial ties to GamerGate's enemies:

http://pastebin.com/80xtSGVz (http://pastebin.com/80xtSGVz)

He also got himself banned from Wikipedia because he was butthurt over being topic-banned from the GamerGate page.

For fucks' sakes stop drudging up people's ties to other people. Nobody cares who is connected to who.

You should.  It's all about connections.

Quote
AND WHEN ZOE QUINN THE SLUT WHORE CONNECTED HERSELF TO THOSE REVIEWERS SHE SINNED SINNED SINNED! SLUT PROSTITUTES HERSELF TO GAIN FAME AND MONEY!!
That is what I hear when I hear GamerGate talk about connections.

And ethics, my, what a joke. Ethics are worthless if GamerGate is the champion of them.

Nice strawman you got there.  Besides, Zoe's been on the backburner for months now.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: niam2023 on March 06, 2015, 12:03:43 am
Strawman, huh, then why do you guys always target women for your little campaigns?

Oh, right, I'm supposed to ignore facts if they're not connected to the right people...
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Ultimate Paragon on March 06, 2015, 12:07:24 am
Strawman, huh, then why do you guys always target women for your little campaigns?

Oh, right, I'm supposed to ignore facts if they're not connected to the right people...

Ah yes, women like Phil Fish, Robin Arnott, Ben Kuchera, Jonathan McIntosh, Arthur Chu, Sam Biddle, Nathan Grayson, Tim Schafer, Geordie Tait, Ian Miles Cheong, Jim Sterling, and Bob Chipman.  Do some research, buddy.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: davedan on March 06, 2015, 12:08:50 am
What's happened to those guys? I've only paid cursory attention to this but the names I've heard were Quinn, Sarkessian and Wu.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: niam2023 on March 06, 2015, 12:11:23 am
True, but you really, really need to be bothered by something these guys say, or they need to go after your little enclave with their oh so hurtful words.

Women? All they need to do is sponsor something social justice related or have some "ethical failing", and then its doxx city and death threat town.

^ Brianna Wu? Terrified by these pseudo-militants, but still doing her thing. To show they cannot terrify her into submission.
Zoe Quinn? Homeless, drove out of her home by the sheer volume of vitriol and hate.
Sarkeesian? Canceled a speech because a GG member decided to threaten to go Columbine. She is still going strong even still.

Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Ultimate Paragon on March 06, 2015, 12:21:52 am
What's happened to those guys? I've only paid cursory attention to this but the names I've heard were Quinn, Sarkessian and Wu.

They've all been thoroughly mocked and investigated.  Turns out, Grayson was friends with Quinn from way back, Chu's a rape apologist, Ian Miles Cheong used to be a card-carrying Nazi (that's not a joke or an exaggeration), and Tim Schafer's under suspicion of financial fraud.

True, but you really, really need to be bothered by something these guys say, or they need to go after your little enclave with their oh so hurtful words.

Women? All they need to do is sponsor something social justice related or have some "ethical failing", and then its doxx city and death threat town.

^ Brianna Wu? Terrified by these pseudo-militants, but still doing her thing. To show they cannot terrify her into submission.
Zoe Quinn? Homeless, drove out of her home by the sheer volume of vitriol and hate.
Sarkeesian? Canceled a speech because a GG member decided to threaten to go Columbine. She is still going strong even still.

-Brianna Wu was caught committing false flags, and lied about being terrified into leaving her home.
-Zoe Quinn fled the country in order to avoid criminal charges.
-The threats against Anita Sarkeesian were not considered credible.

Phil Fish was also doxxed.  So much for "women are the only 'victims'".  And if GamerGate wants to go after women, why didn't they go after Leigh Alexander or Randi Harper?

And you want to talk about doxxing and harassment?  Fine.  Two can play at that game.  Zoe Quinn herself doxxed The Fine Young Capitalists.  Anita also doxxed people.  And I have a list of pro-GamerGate people who were doxxed and/or harassed:

Mike Cernovich
Boogie
Plebcomics
Milo Yiannopoulos

Do you want more names?  I have plenty.

And they also did the same thing to neutrals.  Claire Schumann is just one example.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Art Vandelay on March 06, 2015, 12:27:57 am
Say, isn't there a rule that anyone starting or sustaining any more FuckwitGate arguments would be banned? I could've sworn there was, though I suppose that could just be wishful thinking.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: niam2023 on March 06, 2015, 12:35:37 am
...True, I am dropping the topic.

Back on the good part of the topic;

In terms of my work outs, I got good news in that I discovered I can go up 7 1/2 pounds on a very difficult exercise and maintain that through a set.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Ultimate Paragon on March 06, 2015, 12:36:01 am
Say, isn't there a rule that anyone starting or sustaining any more FuckwitGate arguments would be banned? I could've sworn there was, though I suppose that could just be wishful thinking.

Okay.  Shutting up now.

Back on topic.  I found a ten-dollar bill in my couch.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Eiki-mun on March 09, 2015, 03:35:33 am
One of the muses I roleplay accidentally proposed to her girlfriend without even realizing it. Then said girlfriend accepted and now she's freaking out. In a good way.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Mechtaur on March 09, 2015, 01:26:13 pm
I'm back-ish.

My son was born two months premature, but is on par development wise for a child of his age. This is a very good thing.

For news that isn't so good, follow me over to the annoyance thread.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Askold on March 09, 2015, 01:27:37 pm
Congratulations!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Veras on March 10, 2015, 01:40:25 am
I decided to learn Illustrator and Photoshop about a year ago because I was bored.

Tomorrow, I have a meeting that will likely result in me obtaining a small, but paid, design contract.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on March 10, 2015, 09:48:28 am
I decided to learn Illustrator and Photoshop about a year ago because I was bored.

Tomorrow, I have a meeting that will likely result in me obtaining a small, but paid, design contract.

Hells yeah!  Congrats, brotha!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Art Vandelay on March 17, 2015, 09:46:49 pm
I bought a slingshot. The days of magpies living anywhere near my house are well and truly numbered, my friends.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ironbite on March 18, 2015, 10:44:38 am
The new dog we got, Murph, is getting along so well with Ville my cat.  Just today, they were on my bed within the same 5 foot square.  It was great.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: rookie on March 18, 2015, 12:51:15 pm
I dug out my first garden bed today! First of 3. Lettuce, cabbage, spinach, and snow peas are ready to go in this weekend!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Igor on March 18, 2015, 08:18:58 pm
Managed to get the Commodore 64 I posted about a while ago working! I thought it was beyond repair...
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Art Vandelay on March 18, 2015, 08:45:40 pm
I hope you like long load times.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Igor on March 18, 2015, 08:59:38 pm
Well, it could be worse, I don't have a tape drive! And I think there's a fastloader I can get.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Zygarde on March 20, 2015, 08:51:07 pm
Yay for more self promotion I finished the last episode of my Modern Warfare 2 Let's Play it's a three part episode that took way longer to edit than it should have.


(click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Veras on March 23, 2015, 11:11:57 pm
I have my 5x5 and 6x6 Rubik's cubes figured out now.  I guess it's time to get my hands on a 7x7.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on March 24, 2015, 10:03:55 am
Oh my god, a dude just came by at school talking about the dangers of "Hookah."  He was talking about hookahs as if they were drugs, and gave out the most hilariously leading survey I've seen in a very, very long time.  Seriously, the Republicans would be proud at how leading the questions were.  It took all my control to not bust out laughing at his spiel.  Does he think people are THAT retarded, to not spot painfully blatant bullshit?  I mean, COME ON, nobody uses fucking tobacco with a hookah, they use either weed or hash.  I REALLY should've laughed at his spiel, I really wanted to, but that would've been rude, lol.

Also, appropriate song is highly appropriate:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ty3jUgrUrPY
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on March 26, 2015, 01:10:35 pm
Chapter Three (https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10332620/3/Harry-Potter-and-the-Next-Great-Adventure) of my Harry Potter fanfic is up, at long last!  The main plot is finally stirring, we meet some familiar faces, and the Ministry gets a big shock to the system.  Shit's about to get REAL.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Ultimate Paragon on March 26, 2015, 03:37:06 pm
I found a $20 bill.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Second Coming of Madman on March 26, 2015, 06:08:56 pm
I have 45$ lying around, and I'm still trying to decide what to do with it.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: rookie on March 27, 2015, 03:41:39 pm
I made some gossipy girl at work cry without raising my voice or hands.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Art Vandelay on March 29, 2015, 05:46:43 am
Today, I ate nothing but nachos for every meal. Today was a very good day.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: MadCatTLX on March 29, 2015, 09:32:02 pm
Oh my god, a dude just came by at school talking about the dangers of "Hookah."  He was talking about hookahs as if they were drugs, and gave out the most hilariously leading survey I've seen in a very, very long time.  Seriously, the Republicans would be proud at how leading the questions were.  It took all my control to not bust out laughing at his spiel.  Does he think people are THAT retarded, to not spot painfully blatant bullshit?  I mean, COME ON, nobody uses fucking tobacco with a hookah, they use either weed or hash.  I REALLY should've laughed at his spiel, I really wanted to, but that would've been rude, lol.

Also, appropriate song is highly appropriate:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ty3jUgrUrPY

Do you still have a copy of the survey you could post a picture of?
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on March 30, 2015, 08:31:30 am
Alas, I do not.  I couldn't have taken one discreetly, either, since the dude was hovering over me the entire time like an over-protective mother hen.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Second Coming of Madman on March 31, 2015, 09:35:51 pm
A youtube update that isn't shit? Yes, please!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Ultimate Paragon on March 31, 2015, 09:43:34 pm
A youtube update that isn't shit? Yes, please!

Even a stopped clock...
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Ironchew on March 31, 2015, 10:20:08 pm
A youtube update that isn't shit? Yes, please!

Clearly an April Fool's prank.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sigmaleph on March 31, 2015, 10:53:46 pm
Bought a bunch of books.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: lord gibbon on March 31, 2015, 11:19:08 pm
A youtube update that isn't shit? Yes, please!
What update is this?
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Second Coming of Madman on April 01, 2015, 08:32:06 am
A youtube update that isn't shit? Yes, please!
What update is this?
The player's appearance has changed on-site somewhat, though I'm bereft of any further information.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Art Vandelay on April 07, 2015, 07:15:37 pm
Slingshot arrived today. The days of magpies and crows waking me up at the arsecrack of dawn are well and truly over.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Zygarde on April 07, 2015, 07:41:04 pm
I'm glad you took my suggestion.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: I am lizard on April 07, 2015, 09:11:08 pm
Slingshot arrived today. The days of magpies and crows waking me up at the arsecrack of dawn are well and truly over.
I was about to recomend getting a gun instead, but then I rembered Aussies can't just by an AR-15 at Wallmart like Americans can.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Ultimate Paragon on April 07, 2015, 09:42:19 pm
Slingshot arrived today. The days of magpies and crows waking me up at the arsecrack of dawn are well and truly over.

Is it really wise to provoke wildlife in Australia?
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Art Vandelay on April 08, 2015, 02:17:04 am
I'm glad you took my suggestion.
And a fantastic suggestion it was. The trick was finding one for a decent price. They're illegal here, so finding one at all, much less for cheap enough that I'm willing to risk it being siezed by customs took a while.
Slingshot arrived today. The days of magpies and crows waking me up at the arsecrack of dawn are well and truly over.

Is it really wise to provoke wildlife in Australia?

I think you'll find from now on that it's not wise for the wildlife to provoke me.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Meshakhad on April 08, 2015, 02:13:53 pm
I think you'll find from now on that it's not wise for the wildlife to provoke me.

And those were his last words.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Second Coming of Madman on April 11, 2015, 08:33:32 am
My father is to be a distinguished fellow of the College of Engineering.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: I am lizard on April 12, 2015, 12:54:07 am
Made a soufle.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Art Vandelay on April 13, 2015, 06:13:44 am
I have bacon. Lots and lots and lots of sweet, delicious bacon.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Zygarde on April 13, 2015, 06:18:08 pm
I made a new Let's Play this time of Dead Space!




http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhvsOMchbnw
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Eiki-mun on April 20, 2015, 12:08:41 pm
Two good things (that go great together!)

First, I finally managed to recover the files from my old computer, and as a bonus, I shoved my old 1 TB hard drive into my new one, doubling my hard drive space. Woo!

Second, I have a three-month old ticket that I've been forgetting to handle (because I'm a moron), and I was ready to bite the bullet, but I found out this morning that the police officer who'd pulled me over, whether accidentally or deliberately, didn't enter the ticket into the court system, so I don't actually have to pay for it at all. Considering this is saving me about 500 dollars, this is a really good deal.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on April 23, 2015, 10:44:49 am
Got a new idea for a fanfic and a chapter of it written up.  Basically, it deals with the question of what would happen if Vegeta had been the one to defeat Cell instead of Gohan, and gotten a taste of what it was to be a hero?  I'm calling it The Prince Ascendant (https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11203951/1/The-Prince-Ascendant).  I always thought Vegeta got shafted a lot in Z, pretty much never getting an important victory of any kind, so it feels nice to give the Prince a little well-deserved limelight.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Askold on April 24, 2015, 02:18:50 pm
Putin used the word "genocide" to describe the Armenian genocide. Turkey is furious over this and has responded by complaining that Russia has done a few genocides as well.

...Meanwhile, despite his campaign promise Obama still refuses to refer to the Armenian genocide with that name.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Thejebusfire on April 24, 2015, 03:48:19 pm
I don't have to pay the campus double for what I owe them. And my new video game came in today. Those are the only two good things that have happened all week.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: I am lizard on April 24, 2015, 07:41:18 pm
Putin used the word "genocide" to describe the Armenian genocide. Turkey is furious over this and has responded by complaining that Russia has done a few genocides as well.

...Meanwhile, despite his campaign promise Obama still refuses to refer to the Armenian genocide with that name.
http://rationalwiki.org/wiki/Stopped_clock
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: TheUnknown on April 25, 2015, 11:32:51 am
I passed my driving test.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: rookie on April 25, 2015, 11:16:06 pm
I passed my driving test.

Yay!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Random Gal on April 26, 2015, 08:24:31 pm
I made it across the border into Canada today and managed to obtain my work permit for the job I'll be doing.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on April 30, 2015, 01:03:46 pm
My Dragon Ball Z fic has passed the 1,000 view mark!  Its not much, but it gives me a warm, fuzzy feeling inside.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: I am lizard on April 30, 2015, 01:57:50 pm
My Dragon Ball Z fic has passed the 1,000 view mark!  Its not much, but it gives me a warm, fuzzy feeling inside.
That's funny, because I've read lots of fanfics that give me a similar feeling.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on April 30, 2015, 04:27:24 pm
Sweet Jesus, I have someone who wants to do art for my fic!  I am absolutely flabbergasted.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Zygarde on May 05, 2015, 09:35:12 pm
After spending a few months in limbo me and my grandmother finally got my grandfathers car, it took some fighting with his brothers but we finally got it. It's in a shite condition but we can fix that.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: rookie on May 06, 2015, 12:09:34 am
I guess I'ma man of simple pleasures at heart. But tonight,  right now, I'm sitting on my front porch with a tall glass of iced tea, half a pack of cigarettes, and a pretty decent buzz. Everyone else is sleeping, the wife, the kids, the dog. Just me and my wife's pointless cat Eddie (short for Edward Teach, I got to name the flea bag) enjoying the quiet murmur of traffic on Belair Rd. that filters through my ear buds. And right now, life is pretty damn good.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on May 07, 2015, 03:45:36 pm
I got to use something I (re) learned in statistics, hypothesis tests, in my final psych assignment.  I love it when I can do that, especially with math.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Askold on May 07, 2015, 03:56:12 pm
This was my fourth day at the new job and now I feel like this wasn't a horrible mistake and I might actually do decently well...

Ah, sales jobs. Close sales or you won't get paid. Being a slow learner or unlucky means you will go hungry.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Zygarde on May 08, 2015, 08:27:48 pm
Starting today I only have five days left of high school (technically  three not counting the weekend) and Oh gods I can not wait to be rid of this shit part of my life for the rest of time.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ironbite on May 08, 2015, 09:40:22 pm
You're gonna miss this
You're gonna want this back
you're gonna wish these days
HADN'T GONE BY SO FAST!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Cloud3514 on May 08, 2015, 11:15:25 pm
I may have gotten a new job today! Bad news, it's commission-based. Good news, I have a long history of being great with customers.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on May 08, 2015, 11:46:58 pm
You're gonna miss this
You're gonna want this back
you're gonna wish these days
HADN'T GONE BY SO FAST!

Pff-HAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHA!  Aah, I needed a good laugh.  Thanks, brotha.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on May 12, 2015, 02:58:55 pm
Done with finals!  Eat a dick, Spring semester!

Oh, I'm also incredibly happy.  Why?  Because I just saw the trailer for a live-action Attack on Titan movie.  Spoiler Alert: shit looks epic as FUCK.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yWXJ-jqg3is
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Post by: Zygarde on May 13, 2015, 01:21:30 pm
I am done with high school forever I even made a video to commerate it.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nKg8Xj1NbxM
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Post by: Ghoti on May 14, 2015, 06:53:32 pm
I quit my old job and got a new one doing the same thing for more money.
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Post by: Sleepy on May 17, 2015, 10:22:11 am
A few things over the past couple days:

1. My apartment is spotless now, because I got a surge of motivation to clean.
2. I got a check in the mail from my doctor, because apparently I overpaid for something last year. Hurray for unexpected money!
3. There's a marathon going on near here, along with a decent band playing good music. I walked to town to see all the runners.
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Post by: rookie on May 19, 2015, 03:27:53 pm
After doing some homework, I was able to almost double what goes into my compost. Next year's garden will be starting with six cubic feet of eco friendly organic compost. Less trash going out, less trash (in the forms of chemical fertilizer) going in.
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Post by: Zygarde on May 21, 2015, 03:56:34 pm
Well I'm graduating today, so that's good I guess.


and now I have pics from the graduation


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Post by: Random Gal on May 21, 2015, 08:23:15 pm
Congratulations, Zygarde! What are your plans next? University, community college, or something else?

In other news, I have a girlfriend now.
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Post by: Zygarde on May 21, 2015, 11:44:05 pm
Thanks I'm going to Texas Tech for Bio in August.
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Post by: Igor on May 21, 2015, 11:50:43 pm
Got my hair cut, so I'm not afraid to be seen in public anymore! I also got volume 1 of Mark Z. Danielewski's new epic 27(!) volume novel The Familiar... honestly not sure where I'll be keeping all those books! Oh, and I got a new phone the other day, been figuring out the intricacies of it.

(edit: only 27 volumes)
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Post by: Random Gal on May 22, 2015, 12:29:17 am
Thanks I'm going to Texas Tech for Bio in August.

I've been to that area before. Worked with their archaeology department on some Ice Age sites around the area back in 2011 actually. Be sure to pay Lubbock Lake Landmark (their local digsite) and the university's museum a visit while you're there; they've been finding some really interesting stuff.

Speaking of which, Lubbock Lake Landmark recruits volunteers for their digs every summer and gives them free room and board. You might find it interesting.
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Post by: Art Vandelay on May 23, 2015, 01:33:28 am
I finally have internet access. You lot have to put up with my bullshit once again.
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Post by: rookie on May 23, 2015, 10:35:25 am
Welcome back.
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Post by: Art Vandelay on May 23, 2015, 10:41:08 am
Thank you kindly, friend.
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Post by: Ultimate Paragon on May 23, 2015, 11:44:39 pm
I just got back from a very enjoyable camping trip.
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Post by: Art Vandelay on May 31, 2015, 09:08:51 am
I ate oysters and didn't projectile vomit everywhere. I love it when you take a risk and it pays off.
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Post by: Zygarde on June 05, 2015, 05:26:56 pm
I finished my Half-Life LP today.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9OP91GCSfFw
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Post by: RavynousHunter on June 05, 2015, 08:20:01 pm
Finally finished Chapter Five (https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11203951/5/The-Prince-Ascendant) of my Dragon Ball Z fic.  Had a pretty bad run of writer's block after the first few paragraphs, but I finally found a way to work it all out, and even got some action in there, which I wasn't sure I'd be able to do!  Feels good to be writing again.
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Post by: rookie on June 16, 2015, 11:48:01 am
I got the green light to get a new duck and goose gun, possibly for this fall but more probably next fall. Something set up for the great Atlantic flyway.
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Post by: RavynousHunter on June 21, 2015, 08:34:16 pm
Chapter Seven of my fic is out, and I'm actually getting really excited about writing future bits.  Why?  Because there's a nice twist I think people will like and like a lot.  I'm also really enjoying writing funny scenes...and I never fancied myself much of a comedy writer.
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Post by: Zygarde on June 23, 2015, 12:07:55 pm
Finally got my High School diploma.
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Post by: RavynousHunter on June 24, 2015, 10:37:55 am
Had to cream my coffee with a bit of milk today, since I didn't have enough real creamer.  Its not as horrid as I remember.
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Post by: lord gibbon on June 25, 2015, 02:01:15 am
Got to hear Malala Yousofzai Speak today.
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Post by: mellenORL on June 25, 2015, 12:22:10 pm
Finally got my High School diploma.

Congratulations! And hugs!
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Post by: Zygarde on July 02, 2015, 07:58:16 pm
Finally beat Metal Gear Solid 4 after two years of trying to beat Outer Haven and failing due to the fucking GECKO's.
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Post by: rookie on July 03, 2015, 12:16:20 am
I'm really into vegetable gardening. I have my little plot out back with the requisite tomatoes, peppers, beans, and until recently lettuce. Did pretty good for ourselves too. But I just found a wonderful resource. It turns out Baltimore City ha a couple extension agents. Their web page is pretty damn on point too. There's more information than I can comfortably browser. How did I think they were just for serious commercial farmers for so long?
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Post by: Svata on July 03, 2015, 05:47:42 pm
New laptop. That is all.
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Post by: MadCatTLX on July 03, 2015, 06:14:42 pm
Ok, so I'm chilling outside when I hear the horn of a passing train and I swear I recognize a pattern. Then I realize what it is, the guy's doing the first few notes of Jingles Bells... in July.
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Post by: Ultimate Paragon on July 04, 2015, 11:29:15 pm
I saw a good fireworks show.
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Post by: Askold on July 05, 2015, 03:57:10 pm
Random amusing note: In Asterix and the Vikings movie the ending credit has a joke just for the parents. In one of the many slides showing what happened after the film, the young hero who just got married is apparently begging some more magic potion from the druid ...because it is his wedding night and he needs/wants the extra energy.
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Post by: Random Gal on July 05, 2015, 09:23:48 pm
I saw a good fireworks show.

Oh, right. That reminds me.

Wednesday was my first Canada Day celebration. Mostly a casual thing here, hung out for a party with a bunch of friends I'd made at work here and then wandered downtown to watch the fireworks. It was very much like the Fourth of July back home, yet completely different somehow at the same time.

I'm still hoping I can keep my job over the winter and move here permanently.
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Post by: Ironchew on July 07, 2015, 01:33:50 pm
Made it through another Earth orbit.
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Post by: Sigmaleph on July 07, 2015, 09:28:06 pm
Congrats
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Post by: Ultimate Paragon on July 07, 2015, 10:30:47 pm
Made it through another Earth orbit.

How does it feel to be 365 days closer to death?
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Post by: Ironchew on July 07, 2015, 11:34:33 pm
Made it through another Earth orbit.

How does it feel to be 365 days closer to death?

Not a whole lot different. Then again, I don't read ahead for spoilers.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Askold on July 09, 2015, 01:13:24 am
After some theological debate it has been (accidentally) discovered that Finnish Lutheran priests can in fact marry same sex couples as soon as the Finnish law is updated.

This was discovered through a loophole... You see, a while ago a Finnish celebrity (really rich guy who spends a lot of time in the tabloid headlines) got married in a church despite the fact that neither he, nor his new wife, are members of the church. Which goes against the rules. But in the aftermath it was decided that the marriage is still valid, which is an important detail. The conclusion was that the church can punish priests who violate their rules but they cannot "undo" the marriage even if they afterwards discover that (although legal according to the laws of Finland) the marriage violates some rules of the church.

And there are priests who have already said that they are willing to marry gay couples so, as soon as the government finishes changing the law, things are going to get interesting.
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Post by: Svata on July 16, 2015, 10:33:04 pm
Found out a theater just up the road from me is gonna have Ressurection 'F' Aug 8-12. Already bought my tickets.
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Post by: RavynousHunter on August 05, 2015, 02:04:42 pm
I have a job!  Only a paid intern, but hey, a job's a job, so long as you're making money.

I have also found that Captain Morgan's spiced rum is actually rather palatable.  The two are unrelated.
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Post by: Zygarde on August 05, 2015, 02:09:40 pm
I got a turntable and about six records, all of them good (on a side note this will be the first I've listened to Led Zeppelin)
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Post by: rookie on August 05, 2015, 02:20:11 pm
I got a turntable and about six records, all of them good (on a side note this will be the first I've listened to Led Zeppelin)
Wow. That's awesome, it's how Zeppelin was meant to be listened to. Which album?

Oh yeah. My vape pen came in the mail. I know how incredibly douchey they are, but if I can use this in the car with the kids instead of smoking, well then at least I'm not wearing a fedora.
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Post by: Zygarde on August 05, 2015, 02:41:29 pm
I got III but I only got one record cause Goodwill sucks sometimes.
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Post by: RavynousHunter on August 10, 2015, 12:42:47 pm
Making my first commits to work code...feels good to be getting paid for doing what I enjoy, for once.  :P
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Post by: Zygarde on August 11, 2015, 07:01:54 pm
I'm back from Austin Texas and RTX and it was fun as all hell.
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Post by: TheL on August 14, 2015, 04:46:35 pm
I'm ordering pretty blue eyes for my hilariously expensive Korean doll. :3
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Post by: lord gibbon on August 15, 2015, 08:43:30 pm
I've finally gotten my computer working again and can once again take part in the community.
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Post by: RavynousHunter on August 15, 2015, 09:04:10 pm
A little chili powder and cumin make plain black beans go a long way.
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Post by: ironbite on August 15, 2015, 10:19:18 pm
Had homemade pizza today that was just about perfect.  And tomorrow is ribs on the smoker.

Ironbite-anyone jelly?
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Post by: TheL on August 15, 2015, 10:27:38 pm
Hubby and I just saw Weird Al in concert tonight!!

We're on our way to eat at a diner with some mutual friends who also went to the concert.  WOOOOOO!!
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Post by: ironbite on August 15, 2015, 10:43:46 pm
Lucky bitch.
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Post by: RavynousHunter on August 16, 2015, 11:22:13 pm
I like how, in my lifetime, I've seen warp drive go from an insane pipe dream to actually being semi-plausible.  Science is insane, and awesome.

Oh, I also like how folks are responding well to my Fullmetal Alchemist / Attack on Titan crossover (https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11442173/1/The-Greater-Evil).  Because breaking beloved characters psychologically is incredibly fun, for some reason.
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Post by: RavynousHunter on August 19, 2015, 11:57:40 am
I feel like a programming badass, now.  I just created a program, in C#, to compile C# code.  In 125 lines.  A RunUO-like scripting system is now within my grasp.
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Post by: Svata on August 19, 2015, 02:27:01 pm
I has job!
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Post by: Zygarde on August 23, 2015, 09:23:37 am
Well somehow I managed to make it to 20 years on this earth.
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Post by: Ultimate Paragon on August 23, 2015, 09:35:25 am
Well somehow I managed to make it to 20 years on this earth.

Happy birthday!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Askold on August 23, 2015, 09:36:29 am
Well somehow I managed to make it to 20 years on this earth.
Happy birthday!
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Post by: Zygarde on August 23, 2015, 01:49:38 pm
Thanks.
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Post by: guizonde on August 23, 2015, 02:51:48 pm
happy birthday zygarde.

also, yesterday i played my last gig before a long time, since my drummer's moving to sunny santa clara california.

it was awesome. makes me regret not gigging more. that, and i shouted myself nearly hoarse. i'm out of practice. but aside from that, everything was perfect.
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Post by: R. U. Sirius on August 24, 2015, 10:10:00 am
"Interesting" more than "good", but last night was the closest I've ever been to a live bat.

One of them somehow got into my landlady's room and she asked me to help get it back out. He was just hanging out on the wall when I got there, so I used a small cardboard box and another piece of cardboard to catch him, then took him outside and let him go. I joked about wanting to keep him, but I have no idea how one takes care of a bat in captivity, much less tame a wild one. Still, it was cool to be able to see one that up close without glass in between, like at a zoo. No pics, unfortunately.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: TheL on August 24, 2015, 02:07:23 pm
My hot Jewish manbeast and I have officially been married for a YEAR today!  We're celebrating with Greek food tonight.  So happy!

Also, I've finally installed the eyes on my doll.  Click here (http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb208/ongaru/Dolls/harriet_and_Angel_zps1rcimy1r.jpg) for a pic of her with my dog. :3
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Post by: Sigmaleph on August 24, 2015, 09:18:58 pm
Congratulations to you and Mr. Manbeast! (or is that Mr. L-Manbeast?)
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Post by: Art Vandelay on September 04, 2015, 08:49:35 am
So apparently, it's now magpie breeding season. Turns out, the little cuntsticks want to swoop me, but are too scared to actually come anywhere near me (at least when I have the slingshot out). It'll comes within a couple of metres of me, makes a scared little squawking sound and fly away. If I so much as point the slingshot at it, it makes an even more urgent sounding squawk and flies away faster and further.

As annoyed as I am that I haven't actually managed to hit one yet, at least the know their goddamn place. There's certainly been no 5:00am screaming sessions anywhere near my bedroom window in weeks now, so I at least got what I want in the end, even if the little fuckheads are still alive.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: rookie on September 07, 2015, 11:49:43 pm
I got a phone call from my boss today. It turns out I'm now eligible for promotion. So that's cool.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Askold on September 08, 2015, 03:45:23 pm
First day at new job. It's not a dream job but it is honest work and I got the job through a buddy who can vouch that they pay the wages properly and aren't breaking several laws so it is already better than the previous company I worked at...
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: rookie on September 09, 2015, 12:57:40 am
Glad it's working out for you Askold.
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Post by: Zygarde on September 09, 2015, 08:47:32 pm
So I checked myself on a scale today and I've lost 10 pounds since I started dieting and exercising more.
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Post by: RavynousHunter on September 13, 2015, 12:31:30 pm
I got an invitation to my college's Honour Society.  Dunno what to think of that, really.
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Post by: mellenORL on September 13, 2015, 12:49:34 pm
Think how that looks on a resume...
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Post by: Zygarde on September 13, 2015, 12:54:36 pm
Think of the potential people in high places you can meet that can land you a job after school.
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Post by: RavynousHunter on September 13, 2015, 07:13:09 pm
Thing is, I already have a job.  Sure, right now, I'm a part-time (paid) intern, but unless I slack off or majorly fuck something up, I'm pretty much guaranteed a spot in the company...maybe even before I graduate, if I play my cards right.  Hell, I could even end up on our company's fledgling R&D branch.  Even if I don't, I've made a good enough impression that I'll have several good work references and proper experience before I'm even done with community college.

[I say I'm a shoe-in because I'm on rather friendly terms with what amounts to the company's VP.  There's only, like, two guys above him, and that's only because they started the company.]
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Post by: Even Then on September 13, 2015, 07:19:52 pm
I continued doing a hobby that makes me happy: taking the piss out of heterosexual pride groups on Facebook.
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Post by: Svata on September 13, 2015, 07:27:22 pm
Links? Could use the smiles.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Even Then on September 15, 2015, 12:55:52 pm
I'm leery of showing my name to people and I'm too lazy to blur it out. Suffice to say, if you check out Heterosexuals Inspiring Pride et al, you might see me.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sleepy on September 15, 2015, 06:31:07 pm
Our lead software engineer is back at work today, which is a plus. There's been chaos for the past week because he's the only one who could edit certain bits of code.

Also, the Big Boss told me thanks for making him look good. This pleases me greatly.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Eiki-mun on September 16, 2015, 07:01:58 pm
I asked my boss for a raise today. He told me he thought I had deserved one for a while now, and was planning to bring it up at the next board meeting already. My other boss, one of three, chimed in that he thought the same.

Also, my bosses are the company owners.
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Post by: niam2023 on September 21, 2015, 02:02:58 am
I saw the video where a woman threw beer in Roosh V's face.

I can watch that smug prick getting doused again and again and it will never stop being hilarious.
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Post by: I am lizard on September 21, 2015, 02:48:30 am
I saw the video where a woman threw beer in Roosh V's face.

I can watch that smug prick getting doused again and again and it will never stop being hilarious.
(http://awesomegifs.com/wp-content/uploads/Tyrion_slaps_Joffrey.gif)
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Post by: rookie on September 21, 2015, 10:19:03 pm
I got my grow lights! No more street, um, oregano for me starting the next couple months.
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Post by: RavynousHunter on September 21, 2015, 10:22:13 pm
I am now the admin of a Minecraft server!  I feel almost like an adult.
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Post by: Even Then on September 21, 2015, 10:23:02 pm
Who's Roosh V?
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: niam2023 on September 21, 2015, 10:30:23 pm
The guy from Reaxxion and Return of Kings.
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Post by: Even Then on September 21, 2015, 10:46:36 pm
Ohhhhhhh.
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Post by: Ghoti on September 21, 2015, 11:13:55 pm
The grocery store in town is selling certain energy drinks for $1 each... so I got ten.
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Post by: Dr. Weird on September 22, 2015, 05:45:47 pm
Who's Roosh V?

The guy from Reaxxion and Return of Kings.

He's frequently on the FSTDT mainpage.   To encounter his "wisdom" if you dare...

http://www.fstdt.com/Search.aspx?Fundie=Roosh
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Post by: Even Then on September 22, 2015, 05:56:50 pm
Quote
Even a dog, when let loose from its master, does not begin to go on a rampage of destruction like women do when released from their traditional role.

Hey, women of FQA, if you go on a destructive rampage could you kill Roosh V for me? xoxo
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Post by: Zygarde on September 22, 2015, 06:05:05 pm
We promise we'll end him.
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Post by: Even Then on September 22, 2015, 06:08:31 pm
Capital. I'll send you some awesome Finnish beer in return.

Back on track, I'm rereading one of my favourite books (His Majesty's Dragon) again and it's still great.
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Post by: RavynousHunter on September 26, 2015, 07:27:08 pm
I've learned how to do scripting with Qt's QML language.  It has some odd restrictions (properties need to start with a lower-case letter), but it seems pretty damned handy.  Extensibility pig!  It is a good thing.
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Post by: guizonde on September 28, 2015, 03:14:37 pm
i'm posting from my new home. just moved in today. oh, and i start working (at mcdee's, unfortunately) tomorrow. not too shabby, all things considered.
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Post by: mellenORL on September 28, 2015, 10:06:29 pm
Double high fives, guizonde!
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Post by: RavynousHunter on September 29, 2015, 08:47:31 pm
I have made deviled eggs.  I AM A GOD NOW.
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Post by: Sigmaleph on September 29, 2015, 09:37:15 pm
A devil, surely.
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Post by: rookie on October 04, 2015, 01:34:55 am
I just found out that the worst employee at work quit! This guy managed to pick a fight (not physical, but fights are still fights) with every manager, alienate the entire kitchen staff, reduced an 18 year old waitress to tears (by yelling at another waitress), and earned the scorn and mockery of the drivers. To make matters worse, he was my direct supervisor. I got many write ups sticking myself between him and whoever he was pissing off. And he quit. Work will go so much better now.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Veras on October 04, 2015, 03:31:48 am
My former employer, who failed to pay its workers (myself included) so consistently that the total wages and penalties owed is well into 6 figures, has finally shut down. The lawsuits that prompted this move are ongoing, so the situation will continue to be a source of stress, and there is virtually no chance that I will receive a dime of what is owed to me, but it has been shut down, and cannot inflict harm upon a new person ever again.

I once considered some of the people involved to be family. The person who is primarily responsible for the downfall of this institution that I loved and was part of in some capacity since I was 16, is the greatest example of this. 10 years ago, I thought of her as an additional mother. Today I think of her as an enemy. There are other people who I care about whose friendship I have likely lost forever as a result of my efforts against the institution. That makes me sad. But I did what had to be done. My only regret is that I didn't do more, sooner, and maybe I could have helped more people avoid falling into her trap.

Today was a good day.
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Post by: Igor on October 04, 2015, 09:23:33 am
Technically a couple of days ago, but this happened:
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CQPGdJyWcAALQ8x.jpg)
I've been trying to get ahold of this for close to a year now, it's been consistently sold out since last Christmas.
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Post by: Sleepy on October 04, 2015, 10:11:19 am
I just found out that the worst employee at work quit! This guy managed to pick a fight (not physical, but fights are still fights) with every manager, alienate the entire kitchen staff, reduced an 18 year old waitress to tears (by yelling at another waitress), and earned the scorn and mockery of the drivers. To make matters worse, he was my direct supervisor. I got many write ups sticking myself between him and whoever he was pissing off. And he quit. Work will go so much better now.

I love it when crappy employees quit like that. Oftentimes it takes them ages to get fired because they require X number of writeups in addition to their poor behavior. My mom dealt with it way too often at her old jobs.
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Post by: Art Vandelay on October 05, 2015, 01:27:21 am
Finally shot down a magpie that has been sitting in the trees near my bedroom window and shrieking at the top of its lungs at 6 am almost every day. It ran into the neighbour's yard and beyond before I could finish it off, but eh, I can't imagine a bird with a broken wing is going to live for much longer. As an added bonus, its mate was around when it happened, and is now terrified of me as well.

I don't think there'll be any more dawn yelling sessions from those little fucksticks from now on, at least not anywhere near my window. This makes me happier than you could possibly imagine.
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Post by: Even Then on October 05, 2015, 11:10:02 am
I restocked on toilet paper, hand soap, dish washing liquid and body soap, for my roommate's benefit as well as mine. I feel like an adult who's worth something ^^

(then I noticed that my roommate had already bought toilet paper orz )
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Post by: nickiknack on October 05, 2015, 02:41:08 pm
I got the whole thing with my Medicaid worked out, turns out most people send the forms in late.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sleepy on October 05, 2015, 04:05:14 pm
When you first applied for Medicaid, do you recall how long it took to obtain coverage? We're trying to figure out some health insurance stuff right now.
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Post by: nickiknack on October 05, 2015, 06:22:30 pm
I would say it took about a month at most
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Post by: Zygarde on October 06, 2015, 10:52:47 am
This happened yesterday but I didn't get a chance to talk about it, I have officially completed seven Let's Plays, which is an awesome milestone for me.
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Post by: TheL on October 06, 2015, 03:47:31 pm
Capital. I'll send you some awesome Finnish beer in return.

Back on track, I'm rereading one of my favourite books (His Majesty's Dragon) again and it's still great.

Send me some hot Finnish metal composers (https://www.google.com/search?q=tuomas+holopainen) and I'll be happier. ;)

...wait, I'm married.  Damn it.
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Post by: RavynousHunter on October 06, 2015, 04:20:45 pm
I'd have suggested Johan Hegg...but he's Swedish.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: TheL on October 06, 2015, 04:33:27 pm
I'd have suggested Johan Hegg...but he's Swedish.

I tend not to go for the ZZ Top-level beard, there, but otherwise he's not too hard on the eyes. ;)
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ironbite on October 06, 2015, 07:14:38 pm
Capital. I'll send you some awesome Finnish beer in return.

Back on track, I'm rereading one of my favourite books (His Majesty's Dragon) again and it's still great.

Send me some hot Finnish metal composers (https://www.google.com/search?q=tuomas+holopainen) and I'll be happier. ;)

...wait, I'm married.  Damn it.

Listen all you have to do is *is dragged off by a robotic Triceratops*

Trihorn-sorry folks...he was gonna say something really stupid.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on October 06, 2015, 08:07:16 pm
I'd have suggested Johan Hegg...but he's Swedish.

I tend not to go for the ZZ Top-level beard, there, but otherwise he's not too hard on the eyes. ;)

Oddly, not the first to say that about the epic beards.  Personally, I'd kill to have one like that.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Even Then on October 07, 2015, 05:21:56 pm
The weather's getting nice and chilly, and the world's starting to be covered in frost. It's pretty.

Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: TheL on October 07, 2015, 06:07:49 pm
Meanwhile, SoFla is finally down to "T-shirts are so comfy" weather, rather than "OMFG gonna die" weather.  70's-80's, and humidity feels like it might finally drop below 80% soon!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: rookie on October 11, 2015, 01:05:48 am
I forgot how awesome it is to go to a very local mom and pop store staffed and patroned by hobbyists. Not only do you get that first world good feeling of small business shopping, but the education I got today made my head spin. You know, the guys who work there for the discount. Who spend 6 hours at work and then go home and spend another 3 hours doing it. And the friendlier customers  who'll happily help out a younger less experienced guy out.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: nickiknack on October 11, 2015, 08:06:03 pm
Was called a "Socialist Whacko" by some over entitled middle class teabilly. Even though I'm more of a socialistic leaning Social Democrat, it's always a badge of honor to be called  a "Socialist Whacko"
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Veras on October 20, 2015, 10:11:29 pm
I defend my thesis first thing tomorrow morning.  If it is accepted, I will finally have a Master's Degree after having been stuck on this fucking paper for years.

On a less positive note, I received an email today explaining that my defense should consist of a 15-20 minute presentation (PowerPoint optional), when I had expected to spend 5-10 minutes on it.  I just got home from work, and I present in 11 hours, so I should probably get on that.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sigmaleph on October 20, 2015, 10:12:27 pm
Good luck!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: The_Queen on October 20, 2015, 10:55:56 pm
I defend my thesis first thing tomorrow morning.  If it is accepted, I will finally have a Master's Degree after having been stuck on this fucking paper for years.

On a less positive note, I received an email today explaining that my defense should consist of a 15-20 minute presentation (PowerPoint optional), when I had expected to spend 5-10 minutes on it.  I just got home from work, and I present in 11 hours, so I should probably get on that.

I had to do something similar with my law school note, it was a breeze. Put the powerpoint together overnight. After all, you've already done all the research: now it's just stand up there and tell a bunch of people who are largely ignorant of your topic's specificity what it is all about.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Veras on October 21, 2015, 12:28:13 pm
My thesis defense was accepted.  I got an A, which means that I have now completed the work for my M.A. with a 4.0.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sleepy on October 21, 2015, 02:44:34 pm
Congrats, Veras! That's a truly kickass achievement.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: guizonde on October 21, 2015, 03:11:27 pm
My thesis defense was accepted.  I got an A, which means that I have now completed the work for my M.A. with a 4.0.

something tells me that me telling you that you won really hard is way less than what your gut tells you right now, that you won really hard.

(i love making confusing sentences)

congratulations, veras  :)
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: The_Queen on October 21, 2015, 08:07:01 pm
I passed the character and fitness portion of the bar. I can haz ethical lawyering!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ironbite on October 21, 2015, 09:11:39 pm
I OBJECT!

Ironbite-how did they rate the gams?
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on October 21, 2015, 09:18:05 pm
Had a 1-on-1 with my boss today and he basically said I've been doing really well on my work, and he praised the fact that I obviously test my shit before I publish it.  Glad to see these past 14 years haven't been going to waste.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: davedan on October 22, 2015, 12:06:43 am
I passed the character and fitness portion of the bar. I can haz ethical lawyering!

Congratulations! [lawyer joke redacted for more appropriate occasion]
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Random Gal on October 22, 2015, 04:07:26 am
I passed the character and fitness portion of the bar. I can haz ethical lawyering!

Excellent work!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: rookie on October 22, 2015, 09:52:24 am
Yay Queen!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: mellenORL on October 22, 2015, 10:27:57 am
Massive Congrats to Queen, and to Veras!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Ultimate Paragon on October 22, 2015, 11:46:02 am
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wDajqW561KM

Sorry, I had to.   ;D
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Igor on October 22, 2015, 03:38:31 pm
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CR8KEFUU8AAmKWL.jpg)
...just realized you can see a bit of my dirty floor there... But still! Night Vale novel!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: guizonde on October 23, 2015, 12:11:49 pm
i just landed a job as a translator-interpreter. i'm starting monday. psyched doesn't cover it.  ;D
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: mellenORL on October 23, 2015, 01:41:10 pm
Hell yeah, that's more like it, guizonde!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Svata on October 23, 2015, 02:19:56 pm
I didn't get punched! Or kicked out of the house!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Ghoti on October 26, 2015, 03:34:57 pm
I found out my old counseling place overcharged me by almost $500, so they sent me a refund check. I also got my federal tax returns for 2013 and 2014 (about $200 each).
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: nickiknack on October 26, 2015, 05:37:13 pm
I bought my tickets for The Force Awakens, can't wait until the 18th of December.
Also I got my copies of the campaign flyers made today.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Ironchew on October 27, 2015, 11:06:23 pm
There's someone on FTB that posts under the name "Ironchops".

Now I know how Ironbite feels and I can't stop laughing.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: rookie on October 27, 2015, 11:37:39 pm
Got my hunting licence! For one day I can escape the gynocrecy that is my house, wander about the forests and fields, and slay some woodland creatures.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: guizonde on October 28, 2015, 05:14:46 am
Got my hunting licence! For one day I can escape the gynocrecy that is my house, wander about the forests and fields, and slay some woodland creatures.

a real man is a killer. (http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/ARealManIsAKiller)

good on you rookie, go have a (directional) blast at fraggin' some vermin.  ;D

just make sure to eat what you hunt, or else it's a waste of good food.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on October 28, 2015, 09:39:07 am
There's someone on FTB that posts under the name "Ironchops".

Now I know how Ironbite feels and I can't stop laughing.

Wait...you're on FTB, too?  Assuming you mean "Feed the Beast," of course.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Ironchew on October 28, 2015, 04:39:26 pm
There's someone on FTB that posts under the name "Ironchops".

Now I know how Ironbite feels and I can't stop laughing.

Wait...you're on FTB, too?  Assuming you mean "Feed the Beast," of course.

If PZ Myers is said beast, perhaps.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ironbite on October 28, 2015, 04:52:30 pm
There's someone on FTB that posts under the name "Ironchops".

Now I know how Ironbite feels and I can't stop laughing.

FEEL MY PARKOUR RAGE!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Igor on October 28, 2015, 08:44:48 pm
I finally got my new glasses today and between that and a few other recent things (furry stuff, you don't care) I'm the happiest I've been in weeks!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Svata on October 29, 2015, 06:23:46 pm
Got my fucking School Check today!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on October 29, 2015, 09:30:01 pm
I'm writing my first bit of original fiction inspired mostly by ChromatiCraft (my favourite magic mod for Minecraft) and Thief.  I'm calling it Light From Shadow, and I'm already having fun writing a mage-thief.  Dis gon be fun.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Random Gal on October 31, 2015, 12:31:00 am
It's cooled off a lot here in Arizona, and the weather is very nice and pleasant after all the summer heat.

Of course, everybody here is complaining about how cold it is. That is, everyone except a certain someone who spent three years in South Dakota followed by four months in Canada.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Svata on October 31, 2015, 12:32:52 am
It's cooled off a lot here in Arizona, and the weather is very nice and pleasant after all the summer heat.

Of course, everybody here is complaining about how cold it is. That is, everyone except a certain someone who spent three years in South Dakota followed by four months in Canada.


Grats. Too bad that both the temperature and the humidity are hitting the mid 80s here regularly still.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Random Gal on October 31, 2015, 01:21:45 am
It's cooled off a lot here in Arizona, and the weather is very nice and pleasant after all the summer heat.

Of course, everybody here is complaining about how cold it is. That is, everyone except a certain someone who spent three years in South Dakota followed by four months in Canada.


Grats. Too bad that both the temperature and the humidity are hitting the mid 80s here regularly still.

Where were you from again?
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Svata on October 31, 2015, 02:31:15 am
GA. Currently Augusta.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Random Gal on October 31, 2015, 02:38:29 am
GA. Currently Augusta.

Ooh, that is quite harsh. The Deep South doesn't play around with the humidity.

Of course, we've got the opposite issue here.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Svata on October 31, 2015, 03:02:26 am
Yeah. We hit 100 several times in a row here this summer, which, factored with our average ~60% humidity at the hottest part of the day in june/july/august equals a heat index of 129 °F (~54 °C). In other words, hot as fuck. Also remarkably difficult to breathe in.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Random Gal on October 31, 2015, 03:08:12 am
After the Alberta badlands and now Arizona, it's probably going to feel like I'm breathing water when I return to Virginia over New Year's.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Svata on October 31, 2015, 03:10:39 am
Well, that should be helpful, given that you're a fish.[/snark]




ETA: Unrelated: Woo! new forum rank!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Random Gal on October 31, 2015, 04:00:03 am
Ah, I see it now. You become The Beast once you have 666 posts ;).
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: guizonde on October 31, 2015, 11:31:21 am
happy halloween everybody! tonight is the night i do something silly!

namely, go troll the bar where my sister works dressed in a fuzzy pikachu bodysuit. i will be extremely huggable, and will enjoy beer as much as candy.

(re: the weather. it's just right for me at the moment, around 20 c° daytime and 12 c° at night. much better from the near 40's i got during the summer.)
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Even Then on November 02, 2015, 07:59:26 am
I found the perfect hoodie for a cosplay I'll be doing for a con this month. I just hope I still have my old skeleton gloves somewhere...

EDIT:  couldn't find the gloves,  but I bought a pair for just 5 euros ^u^

Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: nickiknack on November 03, 2015, 02:04:25 pm
I won this raffle thing that they have at work, and got a 20% off coupon
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Svata on November 04, 2015, 06:26:14 pm
Well, I was in the lobby at work, getting dishes to wash, absent-mindedly humming the MST3K theme, when this (fairly attractive) female customer about the same age as me started singing along to it. I paused, and turned to look at her in mild astonishment, when she scribbles down something on a napkin and slips it into my pocket. Turns out, its her number (duh, the fuck else would it be?). So that's a thing.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on November 04, 2015, 06:31:48 pm
That's pretty bitchin, Svata!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: guizonde on November 04, 2015, 06:37:23 pm
Well, I was in the lobby at work, getting dishes to wash, absent-mindedly humming the MST3K theme, when this (fairly attractive) female customer about the same age as me started singing along to it. I paused, and turned to look at her in mild astonishment, when she scribbles down something on a napkin and slips it into my pocket. Turns out, its her number (duh, the fuck else would it be?). So that's a thing.

*in a sing-song voice*svata's a ladies' man! svata's a ladies' man!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Svata on November 04, 2015, 07:05:10 pm
Well, I was in the lobby at work, getting dishes to wash, absent-mindedly humming the MST3K theme, when this (fairly attractive) female customer about the same age as me started singing along to it. I paused, and turned to look at her in mild astonishment, when she scribbles down something on a napkin and slips it into my pocket. Turns out, its her number (duh, the fuck else would it be?). So that's a thing.

*in a sing-song voice*svata's a ladies' man! svata's a ladies' man!


A-fucking-pparently! No clue why, but I'm not complaining!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: davedan on November 04, 2015, 07:29:53 pm
Good on you Svata
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: niam2023 on November 04, 2015, 08:05:39 pm
Aced my line quiz today. Never had to ask for my next line once.

The monologue I did was two large paragraphs.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: rookie on November 06, 2015, 11:56:54 am
I got a promotion! Not much of a raise, but I'll be full time and eligible for benefits. More importantly, I feel good about the increased responsibilities and associated crap that goes with being an assistant general manager. It seems like everyone at work is on board too, which makes it easier to transition. It helps that I worked my way up, not clawed or stepped on everyone on my way up. So yay!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: guizonde on November 06, 2015, 12:12:51 pm
congratulations rookie  :)

eta: i was thinking about my bug out bag, and more specifically, my ultralight hammock (240g net-wound hammock). turns out that it fits between the beams in my living room! so far, i haven't tested it because my brother in law has adopted it immediately and is currently playing video games in it. but i'd consider that a huge success. i'm so playing guitar in it the first chance i get.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Ultimate Paragon on November 07, 2015, 10:42:33 am
I won a poker game yesterday.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sigmaleph on November 07, 2015, 10:27:40 pm
I went to a pride parade!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: niam2023 on November 07, 2015, 10:34:58 pm
I had the first day of my job yesterday.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Even Then on November 09, 2015, 10:04:51 am
My computer's finally getting sent back from repairs!

Can I get a fuck yeah?
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: mellenORL on November 09, 2015, 10:14:20 am
Fuck yeah!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Ghoti on November 09, 2015, 10:17:05 am
My computer's finally getting sent back from repairs!

Can I get a fuck yeah?
Fuck yeah!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Even Then on November 09, 2015, 10:37:09 am
You're too kind :-)

of course when I get the bill it'll be more like fuck no
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Art Vandelay on November 11, 2015, 02:05:17 pm
New sling shots finally arrived, and the local magpies are quickly remembering their fucking place. Quiet mornings are the best kind of mornings.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Art Vandelay on November 11, 2015, 11:13:41 pm
That'd certainly get the job done.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Askold on November 12, 2015, 08:39:36 am
Not as well as a shotgun and a .22lr rifle with a supressor...
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Svata on November 12, 2015, 09:01:14 am
Prefer a .308 myself.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Askold on November 12, 2015, 09:12:49 am
Prefer a .308 myself.
For magpies? .308 is a bit overkill for birds.

Then again, unless you live far from other houses guns are not a good option. Well, maybe if you shoot from the roof/window at birds on the ground... Then you could eliminate the dangers of over penetration or missing.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: guizonde on November 12, 2015, 09:20:40 am
Prefer a .308 myself.

pussy. i use .50 incendiary for swallows.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Svata on November 12, 2015, 09:22:20 am
Prefer a .308 myself.
For magpies? .308 is a bit overkill for birds.

Then again, unless you live far from other houses guns are not a good option. Well, maybe if you shoot from the roof/window at birds on the ground... Then you could eliminate the dangers of over penetration or missing.


They (the birds, not the neighbors) fucking deserve it. Also, I only plan on owning the single gun, so best to gowith the all-purpose round.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: mellenORL on November 12, 2015, 12:07:00 pm
Or see about putting a replica raptor in the tree to scare off the magpies. Although I've no idea how expensive a good hawk decoy would be in Oz. You do have raptors, right? Or is it a marsupial nightmare shaped like a twenty pound flying squirrel with poison injecting talons and huge fangs?
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: rookie on November 12, 2015, 12:34:18 pm
Art, can you get a BB gun where you are? That might work just as well (if not better)than a slingshot. Also I've found stray cays take care of local bird populations fairly well. Just remember, when you hit a bird with whatever you're using, finish it as quickly as possible.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Art Vandelay on November 13, 2015, 12:14:44 am
Art, can you get a BB gun where you are? That might work just as well (if not better)than a slingshot. Also I've found stray cays take care of local bird populations fairly well. Just remember, when you hit a bird with whatever you're using, finish it as quickly as possible.
The main reason I went with a slingshot is because I can just use nice, free rocks as ammo. BB gun would almost certainly work better, but I'd have to constantly buy ammo for it, which would get rather expensive.
Or see about putting a replica raptor in the tree to scare off the magpies. Although I've no idea how expensive a good hawk decoy would be in Oz. You do have raptors, right? Or is it a marsupial nightmare shaped like a twenty pound flying squirrel with poison injecting talons and huge fangs?
They're smart little fuckwits, so they'd figure out it's fake pretty quickly.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: guizonde on November 13, 2015, 11:40:04 pm
i convinced a friend to join up, i think he'll like lurking around here.  :)
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Random Gal on November 14, 2015, 12:01:18 am
Prefer a .308 myself.

pussy. i use .50 incendiary for swallows.

Laden or unladen?
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: guizonde on November 14, 2015, 12:29:02 am
Prefer a .308 myself.

pussy. i use .50 incendiary for swallows.

Laden or unladen?

i've got a double barrelled sniper rifle. both at the same time. (http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/UpToEleven)
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Random Gal on November 15, 2015, 12:11:08 am
Well came out as trans to an internet friend today; she was very accepting.

Also, the girl I'd been mentioning in the Ask FQA thread a while back? She's my girlfriend now. Don't worry, I told her everything up front, and given that she's trans herself has been nothing but supportive.

I've arranged to have an extended phone conversation with my best friend back home on Monday... hope this streak of good luck isn't going to end. After 17 years, I really don't want to lose him. I don't know what I would possibly do if he left. :(
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Svata on November 15, 2015, 12:18:49 am
*repeat high fives from itp*
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sigmaleph on November 15, 2015, 12:19:40 am
Nice. Good luck with the rest!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Ultimate Paragon on November 15, 2015, 12:28:51 am
Wonderful!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: rookie on November 15, 2015, 12:12:12 pm
Way to go Random! Place your hand on the monitor for your high five.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ironbite on November 15, 2015, 12:16:21 pm
I made breakfast and didn't burn down the house.  Also eggs fried in bacon grease taste yummy.

Ironbite-so yummy.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: guizonde on November 15, 2015, 03:26:18 pm
congrats random  :)

also, today, i did a thing. all tracks recorded by my friend, and all but "jetpack blues" were recorded today. i'll touch them up with lyrics asap.

https://soundcloud.com/guizonde (https://soundcloud.com/guizonde)
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Ghoti on November 15, 2015, 08:16:18 pm
congrats random  :)

also, today, i did a thing. all tracks recorded by my friend, and all but "jetpack blues" were recorded today. i'll touch them up with lyrics asap.

https://soundcloud.com/guizonde (https://soundcloud.com/guizonde)
When you said "Jetpack Blues" I was expecting a very different song. Still, it's pretty good!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Even Then on November 15, 2015, 08:32:15 pm
Sounds more like punk to me... the earlier version, at least.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: guizonde on November 16, 2015, 10:28:19 am
thanks. also, i started guitar playing punk rock, and i've been screaming in a mike for nearly ten years. my voice forgot how to sing normally without breaking up.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Random Gal on November 16, 2015, 09:58:28 pm
Finally came out to my best friend today. He took it really well, said he'd still be my friend no matter what I ultimately decided to do with it. Apparently, one of the teenagers he'd supervised as a camp counselor had told him the same at some point in the past and it wasn't a big deal to him as a result.

I did ask if he had any questions and said I'd do my best to answer them, but he didn't. We stayed on the phone for a while chatting about various things, kind of so I could keep an eye on how he was responding. So far, so good I guess. We're thinking about getting together in person over New Year's when I'm back home.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Even Then on November 17, 2015, 07:35:58 am
My computer finally came back from the shop! About time, too. Efficient German postal service my ass.

Now I could work on schoolwork... or I could shitpost in the GG thread. Decisions, decisions...
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: guizonde on November 17, 2015, 08:44:01 am
My computer finally came back from the shop! About time, too. Efficient German postal service my ass.

Now I could work on schoolwork... or I could shitpost in the GG thread. Decisions, decisions...

post your schoolwork in the gg thread.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Even Then on November 17, 2015, 03:31:13 pm
And since the guarantee was still valid, I DON'T HAVE TO PAY SHIT FOR THE REPAIRS!

*does an Irish jig on the goddamn rooftop*
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: guizonde on November 19, 2015, 06:20:50 pm
happened yesterday, but whatevs. i went to see the shrink with my mom. she wanted to understand what was misfiring in my brain, and the shrink thought it'd be a good idea. everything went better than expected, since due to my frequent blackouts i couldn't tell the shrink some things that i'd plain forgotten, my mom filled in the blanks. it made her rethink my diagnosis as less severe.

for convenience's sake, i can be called a psychotic. but i'm not that, it's what gets closest to what i am, what with the paranoia and the hallucinations (her biggest tip-off), but the fact that i can differentiate between what's real and what's not means i'm not a textbook delusional psycho. inside me is a battle of repressed aggression tempered with an overdevelopped sense of altruism and overempathy. with no way to let the aggression out, sometimes i black out, my hallucinations acting up is my warning sign.

the shrink plainly said so my mom and i could understand: "you've got psychotic tendencies, you've got antisocial tendencies, schizoid tendencies, an overempathy disorder, chronic depression, and you're frankly borderline. possibly on the autism spectrum. but you're not one over the other. i can't give you a label beyond some kind of idiopathic personnality disorder".

on the plus side, my meds have gone down. the shrink told me to start doing a more active physical activity beyond hiking and bushcraft to blow off steam, hinting at martial arts, and to get a better living rythm. meaning it's back to fixed meals and sleeping a regulation nine hours everyday.

oh, and things might clear up, or they might not. i'm probably stuck seeing things until my dying day, but the depression might lift one day, so might the paranoia. what's probable is that it won't get way worse, maybe even stabilize or disappear in a best case scenario. overall, a very positive session full of good news and hope. goodness knows i need some of that.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: TheL on November 19, 2015, 07:06:15 pm
Sounds like things are looking up, guizonde!  *hugs*

2 awesome things:

1. I found a 0000 knitting-needle set today, so I can now ruin my eyesight making absurdly tiny things.  It looks like my 13cm doll is going to get a new pair of teeny-tiny socks.

2. It's a dress-down day.  Any day in which I get to administer final exams in a corset, leggings, and a Sailor Moon skirt is a GOOD DAY.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: guizonde on November 19, 2015, 07:19:44 pm
2. It's a dress-down day.  Any day in which I get to administer final exams in a corset, leggings, and a Sailor Moon skirt is a GOOD DAY.

for whom? you or others?  ;D

... is that a distraction over there?!

*flees*
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ironbite on November 19, 2015, 07:24:15 pm
Yeah was about to say.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Random Gal on November 23, 2015, 10:58:28 pm
My girlfriend got invited to one of my family's Thanksgiving dinners, even after I told my cousin (who was making the offer) that she was trans.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Art Vandelay on November 28, 2015, 03:31:27 am
Found a cover with an inbuilt reading light for my e-reader for only $2. This is going to make reading at night so much easier.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Ghoti on November 28, 2015, 04:00:17 am
I downloaded a Chrome extension that puts a real, ridiculous Donald Trump quote with every mention of Donald Trump's name. Ah, it's the little things.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sleepy on December 01, 2015, 08:51:40 pm
My managers sent me a $100 Amazon gift card as thanks for the work I did on a recent project.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Svata on December 01, 2015, 08:54:34 pm
Began the arduous task of rebuilding my gaming collection. PS3, and 5 games down, ~20 games, fixed 3ds, new n64, and new dreamcast to go.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: niam2023 on December 01, 2015, 09:39:41 pm
I finish my third or fourth week at Amazon tonight. Dealt with some bullying that went on.

The management likes me, I'm recognized as a fast worker, and things are good.

Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Ghoti on December 03, 2015, 02:14:59 am
Today's my 20th birthday, and my third birthday on the forums.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Askold on December 03, 2015, 02:54:50 am
Congratulations little fishy!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: mellenORL on December 03, 2015, 10:08:07 am
Happy Happy, Will!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: rookie on December 03, 2015, 12:01:10 pm
Finished my Xmas shopping! It's all either here, on its way, or sitting in various shopping carts awaiting Monday (payday)!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on December 03, 2015, 12:20:40 pm
In a few days, I will be the proud owner of a BC Rich Warlock.  From there, I will learn to motherfucking SHRED.  The time has come.  PREPARE YOUR BUTTHOLES.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Even Then on December 03, 2015, 02:17:53 pm
I think I just got 269e in tax returns. On top of my monthly income.

#makingitrain
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on December 04, 2015, 10:42:06 am
Actually had a semi-intelligent discussion with someone on YouTube about the difference between the dangers of fusion and fission reactors.  I love being able to get at least a little technical.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Zygarde on December 04, 2015, 04:26:13 pm
I got tickets to go see one of my favorite comedians Eddie Izzard come the ninth.
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Post by: Sigmaleph on December 04, 2015, 06:01:49 pm
Nice!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on December 04, 2015, 08:58:22 pm
Saw Erock's "Questions Meet Answering" video, and he really sounds like a dude I wanna hang out and game with.  Doesn't hurt that he's the reason I've decided to get an axe and learn, either.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: R. U. Sirius on December 08, 2015, 10:30:21 am
(http://i.imgur.com/aE7EV4e.jpg)
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: TheL on December 08, 2015, 01:46:57 pm
Go, Sirius!
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Post by: Eiki-mun on December 08, 2015, 02:49:07 pm
Got a hundred dollar gift card to the store I ship for. Reason? "You work hard and it's Christmas". Nice.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: rookie on December 10, 2015, 11:26:45 am
My boss went on vacation so now I'm running the store. So far sales are up and food costs are down. As long as nothing catches fire this week I'll get a nice little commendation.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Zygarde on December 10, 2015, 02:24:00 pm
Well my internet speed has finally been upped so now Uploads no longer take an hour and now only take 20 minutes.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: The_Queen on December 10, 2015, 03:46:19 pm
I just got word that I passed the Multistate Professional Responsibility Examination, a pre-req to being a lawyer. In fact, my score was good enough to qualify me to practice in any state in the nation, should I so choose to take that state's bar.

QueeonOfHearts, coming to a state bar near you!
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Post by: mellenORL on December 10, 2015, 03:49:13 pm
Buy a tricked out death metal band tour bus as your law office ;)
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Post by: guizonde on December 10, 2015, 05:14:16 pm
i finally got around to bringing my stuffed badger into my appartment! only took 4 months, but i missed that thing!  :)
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: mellenORL on December 10, 2015, 05:58:36 pm
Beautiful, fierce looking, and oh-so-silky soft and fluffy? That's what stuffed badgers are! How long are its claws?
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: guizonde on December 10, 2015, 06:55:26 pm
Beautiful, fierce looking, and oh-so-silky soft and fluffy? That's what stuffed badgers are! How long are its claws?

averaging at 2cm, with two (the middle ones) a solid 3.5. thing's old. a legacy item from my best friend's deceased dad. kinda threadbare, now. still, he saw the first rehearsal of my band, and he's been our watcher ever since. because we were very young, we just call him "blaireau", or badger. we like putting silly hats on him. i'll try and post a photo so you can see his sorry state (and silly hat).
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: TheL on December 11, 2015, 06:06:15 pm
Found the in-laws' 45 collection and am cataloguing it. There's well over 100 records here, including a half-dozen book-and-recording sets.

And that's just the 45s.  There are a shit-ton of 33 RPM records, and I'm eventually going to catalog all of THOSE too.

Most of what I've gone through is fairly recent stuff from the 60s and 70s, but there's some RCA Red Seal records, which have to be fucking ancient.  I'm going to Google for dates on the older ones (because they don't have copyright dates on the record itself) after I've finished typing my fingers off here.

OK, wow.  There were a shitton of 60s and 70s singles, which didn't surprise me, but the 2 RCA Bluebird Childrens Records did (production years 1936-early 50's).  I'm also confused about the Red Seals--Wikipedia says they should be a red label on black shellac, but the records are red and translucent.  I've never seen a record like that before.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on December 11, 2015, 06:39:19 pm
Finally back from the shithole that is DC!  I am fucking knackered, but its good to be sitting in my own couch, again.  Gonna get some proper food in me in a bit, once I'm less tired.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ironbite on December 11, 2015, 07:29:14 pm
Hey DC isn't a shithole.

Ironbite-it's an asshole
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: guizonde on December 11, 2015, 09:48:59 pm
Hey DC isn't a shithole.

Ironbite-it's an asshole

i dunno, ever drove in d.c.? i'd say it's a sonofabitch, myself.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ironbite on December 11, 2015, 09:56:07 pm
You....you are aware of where I live right?

Ironbite-right?
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: guizonde on December 11, 2015, 10:24:39 pm
You....you are aware of where I live right?

Ironbite-right?

actually, no. you've never posted roughly where you lived, and i never bothered to check your location on your profile. truth be told, you're one of the few i can't locate semi-precisely on this forum. going out on a limb, judging by your post, i'll hazard a guess by saying downtown d.c., in which case i'll ask the question: are you a masochist?
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: rookie on December 12, 2015, 02:46:43 am
He's from NoVa, the DC burbs. And driving isn't too bad one you understand that everyone there is allowed to drive like they do in their home country.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: guizonde on December 12, 2015, 09:35:57 am
He's from NoVa, the DC burbs. And driving isn't too bad one you understand that everyone there is allowed to drive like they do in their home country.

i used to live in fairfax county, but i feared he actually lived in downtown d.c., you know, where they made intersections at 25° angles to align with the cosmic perfection of XVIIth century secret societies. i remember my dad driving me around, and even as a pre-teen, it seemed excessively overcomplicated and grid-locked.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on December 12, 2015, 09:39:28 am
I'm a pretty chill driver most of the time, and even I find DC to be nerve-wracking.  Also, Rooks, you mean "is allowed to drive like a god damned asshole."  Seriously, if you don't go the microsecond the light turns green, people start honking at you angrily, motherfuckers cut you off like its goin out of style, and you're lucky if anyone lets you over.  If you're going thru DC, you'd damn well better have a Marauder, so you can drive over the tight-arses that seem to infest that rat's nest of a city.  Doesn't help that the streets are abysmally maintained.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sleepy on December 12, 2015, 12:11:40 pm
I feel pretty pro in my driving after navigating DC twice a day for this past week. It's pretty hard not to go full GTA on people there.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Zygarde on December 12, 2015, 03:22:33 pm
So I started a new LP to go along with my F.E.A.R. Let's Play, this one is of Undertale.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_VPOix1OPds
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on December 12, 2015, 07:59:50 pm
Only two episodes in, and I'm already addicted to One Punch Man.  This show's fucking hilarious as hell.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ironbite on December 12, 2015, 08:52:08 pm
ONE PUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUCH!
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Post by: RavynousHunter on December 12, 2015, 11:54:22 pm
ONE PUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUCH!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l535LRrGAaY
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Askold on December 13, 2015, 02:02:39 am
At first I assumed that One punch man would be just a one joke series and didn't bother to read it. Then I saw some random pages from it that got my interest and both the manga and anime are good.

I like how Saitama is intentionally made into the most boring character in the story (apart from the few moments when he gets serious) BUT the other heroes and even random monsters have amazing designs and complicated back stories. ...Even the ones that get killed off 2 seconds after their story has been explained.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ironbite on December 13, 2015, 04:46:08 pm
That's the point of One Punch Man really from where I see it.  Here's your hero.  He's boring, he's bored, he's not very interesting.  Now here's the supporting cast filled with colorful backstories, motivations, and crap.  But the whole series does revolve around Saitama not realizing that through his training, he's become the most powerful person on the planet and could probably take it over if he was so minded.  But he's only doing this as a hobby so it doesn't occur to him.

Ironbite-that's why I love it.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Askold on December 13, 2015, 05:14:58 pm
...Then he meets another being who also got bored because he was the most powerful creature around. And Saitama simply chides him and says that being bored is no excuse for attacking others. Which makes me believe that it's not that he doesn't realize how powerful he is. He knows it quite well which is why he is bored and frustrated as he can't find a worthy foe. He simply has no desire to take over the world. He wanted to be a hero, not a villain or a ruler.

I also wanted to talk about how Mr. King is one of the best characters in the show/manga but really trying to put them in some kind of order of who's the most awesome is kinda hard with so many interesting characters.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: R. U. Sirius on December 13, 2015, 07:02:19 pm
I got a $50 tip at work yesterday. Now if only that would happen more often, I wouldn't mind my job nearly as much.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: TheL on December 13, 2015, 08:36:24 pm
I placed third in an MLP tournament today.

Which may not seem that good, but it's the first time I've actually won 2 games in a row.  I'm starting to get the hang of simple combos.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Even Then on December 15, 2015, 12:22:50 am
Until today, I'd had my old dishes in the sink for... I think a month or two. I couldn't be arsed to clean them, I'm a sack of shit with no motivation. The smell was horrible, I almost vomited... but I managed to get them into the other sink so I can soak them in dishwasher water and clean them later today.

This is really meager and basically just amounts to me cleaning up my own mess, so it's not even anything notable or worth celebrating. But I still feel like I've managed to do something fulfilling and worthwhile.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: mellenORL on December 15, 2015, 10:21:06 am
Doing just one quick item of housework a day will make you feel better. Otherwise, it gets to a point that just fucking everything needs doing, and that's overwhelming. You end up exerting quite a bit of emotional energy just in "ignoring" or "not caring" about clutter, dust, and grunge. I've battled with depression a lot over the years, and learned that just by reducing that visual "noise" with a bit of tidying can boost self esteem. Even the poorest of us can afford a clean(er) home.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on December 15, 2015, 10:42:10 am
This hellish semester is fucking OVER.  Did my last finals yesterday (Chem-112 and US Politics) and, either which way things go, I'm glad to have this bullshit behind me.  Though, for all its difficulty, at least calculus was interesting...not to mention actually god damned new material.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: TheL on December 15, 2015, 12:38:13 pm
Ooh calculus!  Have a calculus joke!

An inmate in an asylum believed he was the differential.  He'd point at people and say, "I differentiate you!  I differentiate YOU!!"  and everyone would be deeply upset by this.

A new inmate comes in.  Differential guy says, "I differentiate you!"  New inmate doesn't react.

"I differentiate you!  I differentiate you AGAIN!"

The new inmate says "Differentiate me all you want--I'm ex."
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Post by: Sigmaleph on December 15, 2015, 12:53:56 pm
It's a good thing he didn't try to repeatedly differentiate any polynomials, that would've been dangerous.
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Post by: RavynousHunter on December 15, 2015, 09:16:24 pm
Finally got a tuner and my warlock is now officially tuned!  Now, the journey, as they say, truly begins.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: guizonde on December 15, 2015, 09:46:01 pm
Finally got a tuner and my warlock is now officially tuned!  Now, the journey, as they say, truly begins.

depending on what you want to start to learn to play, keep in mind alternate tunings. if you want to start playing lead, e-standard tuning is the way to go, but if you want to work on rythm first, drop-d is very useful for progressing, because you get immediate results, thus keeping your morale up. once you're more comfortable, or if you use stronger string gauges for bigger sound, drop-tunings can expand your sonic horizon. i dropped down to d-standard years ago, and never looked back. something about that lower end really makes the guitar vibrate in satisfying ways.

stay away from open-tunings until you're comfortable with standard tuning, else you'll get lost later on. hell, i've been playing in open-c for the past 6 months, and last time i picked up a standard guitar, i felt lost for the first 15 minutes. would be worse for a newbie.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on December 16, 2015, 10:30:55 am
Finally got a tuner and my warlock is now officially tuned!  Now, the journey, as they say, truly begins.

depending on what you want to start to learn to play, keep in mind alternate tunings. if you want to start playing lead, e-standard tuning is the way to go, but if you want to work on rythm first, drop-d is very useful for progressing, because you get immediate results, thus keeping your morale up. once you're more comfortable, or if you use stronger string gauges for bigger sound, drop-tunings can expand your sonic horizon. i dropped down to d-standard years ago, and never looked back. something about that lower end really makes the guitar vibrate in satisfying ways.

stay away from open-tunings until you're comfortable with standard tuning, else you'll get lost later on. hell, i've been playing in open-c for the past 6 months, and last time i picked up a standard guitar, i felt lost for the first 15 minutes. would be worse for a newbie.

*eyes glaze over*  I have a lot to learn, it'd seem, lol.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: guizonde on December 16, 2015, 11:57:13 am
Finally got a tuner and my warlock is now officially tuned!  Now, the journey, as they say, truly begins.

depending on what you want to start to learn to play, keep in mind alternate tunings. if you want to start playing lead, e-standard tuning is the way to go, but if you want to work on rythm first, drop-d is very useful for progressing, because you get immediate results, thus keeping your morale up. once you're more comfortable, or if you use stronger string gauges for bigger sound, drop-tunings can expand your sonic horizon. i dropped down to d-standard years ago, and never looked back. something about that lower end really makes the guitar vibrate in satisfying ways.

stay away from open-tunings until you're comfortable with standard tuning, else you'll get lost later on. hell, i've been playing in open-c for the past 6 months, and last time i picked up a standard guitar, i felt lost for the first 15 minutes. would be worse for a newbie.

*eyes glaze over*  I have a lot to learn, it'd seem, lol.

not really. i'd divide it into two large categories. theoretical and practical. theory encompasses scales and musical theory. that's the boring but ultimately useful bit. practical is playing techniques (hammers, slides, tapping, sweeping...) plus alternate tunings, because even if you need some music theory to understand what you're doing, you can wing it by ear and it eases playing tough things by simplifying fingering.

i could scare you away by saying that standard tuning is a tuning in perfect fourths, with the exception of the g string, who's a perfect third. frankly, it doesn't matter one iota what it theoretically is, but it does matter that practically you know where to put your fingers. hell, it's making your guitar sound correctly that will motivate you to continue, not the theory. theory is very important later on when you're ready to understand it. i'm not a math-head, and i've always struggled with theory. in practice, however, having a near-perfect ear through training i can pull off extremely complicated things. when a violinist or a pianist asks me what was that, i just answer in a yorkshire accent "i 'ave nuh ideuh wot a'm dooin'".

i started playing guitar because of ego. i'm kind of ashamed of it. my oldest friend said that he'd become a great guitarist. having a guitarist dad, i told him i'd be better than him in no time flat. he took solfa lessons, i didn't. i jumped right in. six months later, he could explain what my chord was made of, but couldn't play it. he was disgusted by theory. i had no idea what i was doing besides instinctively knowing it was minor or major (roughly), but i could play some hard licks. i won my bet, but i was hooked to making loud noises. ten years later, i'm barely starting on musical theory because i need it to get better at composing.

the best lesson i can give to a newbie (and i teach guitar), is first and foremost to have fun. seriously, if you don't enjoy it, you'll quit. go for the easy results, you'll progress faster. the most important thing you can learn for quick results is the e-major barre-chord. once you've got that fingering down, you can litterally play any rock song ever written. i'm not exaggerating, i've tried it, and it works. hell, i'm actively searching for a song that i can't play using that chord fingering. the other finnicky chords (looking at you, c-major) will come later, either through necessity or through practice. but they can be transposed to easier fingerings.

a good guitarist is a lazy guitarist. the one who'll seek out the easiest way to do something hard. but most importantly, a good guitarist is a guitarist who enjoys what he's doing. i know a shredder who beats me flat in speed and theory, but who doesn't enjoy it. what's the point then? bragging rights? you play for yourself first and foremost, not for anyone else.

if you need any counsel and advice, i'm here by pm. feel free to ask, i love helping others discover the joys of playing.  :)
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on December 16, 2015, 12:34:52 pm
Sounds a lot like being a software engineer, lol.  I could go for hours on end about optimizations, parallelism, polymorphism, inheritance, and so on, but all that amounts to not a damn thing if you don't just go out there and do it.  Understand first, then learn the fancy bits.  Also, might just take ya up on that at some point.  Can never learn too much!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: rookie on December 16, 2015, 12:46:28 pm
Well, it's like anything really, Ravy. The more you know of theory, the more you can do. That's why I like Alton Brown so much. His show is (used to be if he's not making episodes anymore) all about the theory of cooking more so than anything else.

@ guizonde, do a quick Google search for a character called PDQ Bach. I forgot the guy's name, but his radio show was excellent for music theory. Or so my musician friends tell me.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on December 16, 2015, 01:08:42 pm
Aye, tis true.  Though, for me, I find learning theory on its own...I don't wanna necessarily say "useless," but largely unhelpful if I can't apply it to something at the same time.  Its one of the reasons I picked up code in the first place, anything I learned about I could go out and almost immediately apply it to something.  Threading?  I can pop it into a unique code generation algorithm to increase performance.  Reflection?  Its basically the crux of my entire big project at work.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: guizonde on December 16, 2015, 04:50:57 pm
Aye, tis true.  Though, for me, I find learning theory on its own...I don't wanna necessarily say "useless," but largely unhelpful if I can't apply it to something at the same time.  Its one of the reasons I picked up code in the first place, anything I learned about I could go out and almost immediately apply it to something.  Threading?  I can pop it into a unique code generation algorithm to increase performance.  Reflection?  Its basically the crux of my entire big project at work.

are you a math-head? you sound like one. if you find the logic, it'll save time to learn scales to decipher everything. i litterally play it by ear, and later on in the post, i'll give you a reason to learn theory. i failed hard.

@rookie, thanks, i'll look it up.  :)

ok, so i went to my friend, drummer, sound engineer, and producer. call him cap'n winston for short. remember when i posted my soundcloud a few weeks back? i went back to attack the vocals on one track. took an hour, and about 14 takes, but i've got the lyrics on the sucker. i'll keep you posted once he finishes mixing, mastering, and posting the completed version of the track. should be done by the end of the week.

now, the reason i failed hard. i can't sing. i growl. i forgot how to sing clean. i can growl in key easily enough, so that's what i do. for the "chorus-singalong" bit, i wanted it to sound big. so i overdubbed the same end of the verse, first time growling mid-pitch, second time an octave lower. didn't sound big enough, so i said "let's harmonize it!" ... after fifteen minutes, i had to admit defeat. even using my guitar to figure out which note was the fifth, i couldn't sing it. it's easy enough, it's only a difference of seven semi-tones, but it made my brain warp. learn your musical theory people!

now it sounds halfway between blues-bluegrass and death metal. i may have broken music.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on December 16, 2015, 05:12:49 pm
I've been known to like math, lol.
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Post by: guizonde on December 16, 2015, 05:32:33 pm
good. scales are math. pure and simple. that's why i have trouble with it. remember an octave (eight notes) are divided into twelve frets (8 full notes and 4 semi-tones), from there, all you need to do is count and you've figured out scales and modes. if you've got an analytic mind, it should take you about fifteen minutes. i also recommend subscribing to a guitar magazine. guitar world is ok, from the two issues i bought in england. a bit too "people" oriented, not enough gear and tabs, but what can you do? also, sign up on ultimateguitar. those guys are real friendly.

edit: not only is cap'n winston generously endowed by nature with balls of steel, he works damn fast. the track is now up, 15 hours after being recorded. here it is

https://soundcloud.com/guizonde/that-girl-with-lyrics (https://soundcloud.com/guizonde/that-girl-with-lyrics)
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: The_Queen on December 17, 2015, 09:25:44 pm
The law firm I work at had the most opulent of affairs. I consumed 7 vodkas and cranberries! <3 <3 <3

I won't tell you what else I had ;)
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: davedan on December 17, 2015, 09:45:10 pm
Was it three lines of rack off the chiseled abdomen of a high price call boy?
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Post by: Even Then on December 17, 2015, 09:51:17 pm
You ate seven cranberries? Wow, that party must've been out of this world!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: niam2023 on December 17, 2015, 11:37:23 pm
I had my hair colored blond today.

Rather unusual, but enjoyable experience.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Ultimate Paragon on December 17, 2015, 11:54:47 pm
I had my hair colored blond today.

Rather unusual, but enjoyable experience.

Would you say you look more like Draco Malfoy, or Ivan Drago?
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: davedan on December 18, 2015, 12:02:37 am
I think you both look like this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WqSTXuJeTks
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Zygarde on December 19, 2015, 01:58:30 pm
Just recorded the last LP episode for the rest of the year, it was pretty long and I think it was good.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: The_Queen on December 19, 2015, 04:52:41 pm
I think you both look like this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WqSTXuJeTks

LEAVE BRITTNEY ALONE! XD

ETA: Okay, I have the best job ever. For CHRIStmas, this is the full list of things I got: A $500 cash bonus, a $100 gift card, a catered dinner event with an open bar, a swanky luncheon with an open bar, a $70 clutch purse by Fossil, and a bottle of Rum.

It's good to be appreciated :)

Though, I've already spent the gift card on school books, I will probably give the money to my parents as they're on tough times, and the clutch is not my style, so I'll regift it. Easy come easy go, but it's still nice. And I am still up a bottle of rum and two open bar events.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: guizonde on December 22, 2015, 01:38:14 pm
the fates have conspired to make me move into the future. i'm now the proud owner of a smartphone. i feel so high tech. now all i need is one of those wrist-mounts to distinguish myself from non-geeks.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ironbite on December 22, 2015, 06:07:54 pm
........Pip Boy.

Ironbite-and if you find one, GET TWO AND SEND THE OTHER TO ME!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: guizonde on December 22, 2015, 06:12:45 pm
........Pip Boy.

Ironbite-and if you find one, GET TWO AND SEND THE OTHER TO ME!

you pay 50-50 for shipping and i will.

guizonde-i'm serious.

eta: i'm not bluffing. check this out. easy enough conversion work: http://www.decathlon.fr/brassard-noir-pour-galaxy-s4-5-id_8336756.html (http://www.decathlon.fr/brassard-noir-pour-galaxy-s4-5-id_8336756.html)

only 20€, which seems overpriced for what amounts to a glorified bracelet, but hey. brand name.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: guizonde on December 24, 2015, 08:49:46 pm
double post. pm for the address to sue me.

remember when i talked about my air-headed brother in law? he got me fallout 4 (dlc's and all) as an xmas present. he may be basque, he rocks at least as hard as  airbourne (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j2IyX5LXGyg) in my book.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on December 25, 2015, 12:38:43 am
Hulu has Claymore, and I found a semi-living torrent of Record of Lodoss War.  Yeah, I'm downloading it, since DVD sets of it can run nearly two hundred fucking dollars.  Oh, and Hulu seems to have a TONNE of other cool shit, too, like MXC (which used to run on Spike before it became the CSI Channel) and FUCKING DRAGON BALL Z.  Not even Netflix has DBZ.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on December 28, 2015, 09:54:54 am
Mum got me a $50 Amazon gift card for Christmas.  What'd I spend it on?  A multitool I plan to keep on my person at all times (never know when you need pliers or a screwdriver) and a kickass sword (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BE1G6NO/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1) that is heat-treated to a rainbow colour.  Fucking prismatic ninja sword, throwing knives, and immensely useful multitool.  I think I can call that a good buy.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: rookie on January 06, 2016, 12:02:52 am
It had been a weird day for me today. I opened an IRA with all my Xmas money. For more on that, see the Annoying Things thread. Anyways, as I realized I am no longer, nor will ever again, be Young, watching me try to come to grips with that Mrs. Rookie made a suggestion. Perhaps I take a vacation this summer. She is spending the weekend with friends this summer. And maybe I could do with a weekend going out fishing. I get a camping trip this summer! I haven't taken a vacation since before I lost my job in '08. And it'll be a real vacation at the beach. Two nights, three days of fishing and smoking cigars and there may be a trip to the tourist beach to see who's wearing a bikini. Yes yes, I'm a pig. But with that kind of pass, one I know damn well I'm never going to get again, yeah. I'll be a pig who enjoys the view with a cold beer in my hand.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on January 06, 2016, 11:00:52 am
My new phone should be here today!  I love my current one, but the Google apps are all whigging out majorly and there's no way to fix it, that I can find, outside maybe a full factory reset.  If navigation doesn't work...well...can't really use it much when I'm out and about, since I can't look for anything or navigate to places I've never been or only go to infrequently, and all the other navigation apps I've looked at insist on installing gigabytes of maps to my SD card, which is a no-go, for me.  Upgrading to an LG Tribute 2 which is a bit more mainstream than my current Kyocera and got it at a pretty steep discount since I gots da Prime.  All in all, I think I'll be happy with this upgrade.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Askold on January 07, 2016, 02:02:28 pm
Firaxis is doing a livestream on XCOM 2 and I managed to catch it live.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Svata on January 07, 2016, 10:12:37 pm
Picked up this little beauty today to replace the less awesome copy I lost at some point in the past year.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sigmaleph on January 07, 2016, 10:49:41 pm
Ooh, pretty
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Svata on January 07, 2016, 10:58:40 pm
Quite. And only $15.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: TheContrarian on January 08, 2016, 09:42:18 am
I've been offered a new job.  It's effectively the same job role i'm doing now but it pays about £3000 more than what i'm on at the moment and it's in a nicer part of the county.

Aside from the hassle of moving, it's perfect.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: mellenORL on January 08, 2016, 11:27:42 am
Congrats! Let's hope you find new digs that aren't more expensive to the point they eat up that pay rise.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: guizonde on January 08, 2016, 01:19:50 pm
my good friend is moving to sunny san fransisco on tuesday. so he gave me his taxidermized ferret. it seems i can start a new macabre collection.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: mellenORL on January 08, 2016, 02:56:34 pm
Oh, yeah? Well, Honey Badger Don't Care! Honey Badger don't give a fuck. Fucking weasel <ahem> ferret...








*hopefully you got the reference, but even if you didn't, searching for "Honey Badger don't care" on YouTube is always the correct course of action. :)
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on January 08, 2016, 03:23:01 pm
I really like the protective case I got for my phone because its got this really neat kickstand that's super handy for casually looking crap up and stuff.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on January 10, 2016, 07:47:08 pm
I have discovered that I'm down from a 52-54 in pants around mid-summer to a 46, now.  Eight sizes down in just a couple of months.  GOD DAMN.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ironbite on January 10, 2016, 07:52:13 pm
....eating your own cooking?
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on January 10, 2016, 09:16:45 pm
Aye, for the most part.  Doesn't hurt that the stuff I make tends to be pretty good, lol.  Course, I also tend to like my stuff spicy.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Søren on January 14, 2016, 06:51:43 pm
I learned how to write in hangul, decided to take up korean
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on January 17, 2016, 02:44:55 pm
Found some...I think they're technically workout pants, at Walmart.  They're really thick and warm and comfortable and I am considering finding more of them because holy crap where have they been all my life.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: lord gibbon on January 18, 2016, 02:07:53 am
I got a Tumblr.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sigmaleph on January 18, 2016, 05:25:42 pm
Weclome to the club!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: niam2023 on January 18, 2016, 09:34:28 pm
I did Zac Efron's Neighbors workout today, fetched from Kinobody.

Loved every moment of it. Actually felt like a movie star doing that workout.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Zygarde on January 19, 2016, 12:40:43 pm
Welp got done with my first day of college and I'm so far liking it. It was short but the real stuff does not start until next week.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Art Vandelay on January 19, 2016, 03:45:59 pm
You'll like it a lot less when the assignments rear their ugly heads.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on January 19, 2016, 04:46:42 pm
Eeh, the early stuff is, depending on what classes you take, not all that difficult since most of it is a rehash of high school.  Its only once you get in about your 3rd semester that things get really painful.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Zygarde on January 19, 2016, 05:46:27 pm
Well I don't know how hard Biology gets after the first semester cause that's my major.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: davedan on January 19, 2016, 05:56:10 pm
Are you doing general biology?

Depending on what your strengths are cell biology/ biochemistry can get quite hard.

I found anatomy hard in tests because it required drawing.

Botany and Zoology are pretty easy until you get to higher years.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Zygarde on January 19, 2016, 05:57:20 pm
Marine Biology if that's any indication.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on January 20, 2016, 11:31:22 am
Think I might have just added a new entry into my little bag of code tricks, today.  I believe I have found a way, in C#, to create a universal save/load system for any type that has properties using everything I know (and a little extra) of reflection and serialization.  If this actually WORKS, it means I no longer have to write out serialization methods and constructors by hand, as I will have something that does that for me automatically.  I love making discoveries like this!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Even Then on January 20, 2016, 02:59:49 pm
Link?
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Ghoti on January 20, 2016, 08:47:58 pm
I got a Tumblr.
(http://i.imgur.com/soxDnce.jpg)
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: niam2023 on January 20, 2016, 10:47:43 pm
I just read someone claiming that their headmate is a Galaxy on Tumblr.

Wonderful place.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Askold on January 21, 2016, 02:48:01 am
I just read someone claiming that their headmate is a Galaxy on Tumblr.

Wonderful place.

An entire Galaxy on Tumblr? Sweet merciful Jesus, how horrible!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sleepy on January 22, 2016, 11:59:49 am
I got a raise and a bonus at work. I'm so happy my work is being recognized.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Askold on January 22, 2016, 12:56:18 pm
That reminds me, I also got a raise this month but that was because my provisional term on the company ended. which also means that firing me is slightly harder, but it is also slightly harder for me to quit because I have to give an advance warning if I plan to do so.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sleepy on January 22, 2016, 01:33:51 pm
How advanced does your notice have to be? Two weeks is typical in the US, but I have no idea what it's like elsewhere.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: niam2023 on January 24, 2016, 02:21:15 pm
I lifted 195 pounds the other day on Bench Press - 10 pounds heavier than my bodyweight.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Katsuro on January 26, 2016, 11:42:40 am
I lifted 195 pounds the other day on Bench Press - 10 pounds heavier than my bodyweight.

That's nearly 88.5kg right?  That's pretty impressive, that's the weight of a reasonably heavy fully grown man..  I can't bench very much, but I do have bad shoulders (in the case of my right shoulder, let's just say alcohol and bouncy castles don't mix).  That and I'm fat and lazy and just generally physically kind of crap but it's mostly the shoulders.  Ahem.  Oh and I'm shit at deadlifts coz I have a peculiarly weak back for some reason.

I did used to be able to bicep curl 45kg (I mean doing multiple reps and sets, it wasn't my maximum one-off lift) but then I got fat and old.

Edit: 45kg is slightly over 99lbs.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on January 27, 2016, 01:29:13 pm
Okay, this past week has been fucking MONEY WEEK.  Lemme break it down for ya.  Last week, had a meeting with my boss who said I'd been doing great work and that, though I'm an intern, I got a 20% raise (granted, only puts me at $12/hr, but STILL), a $1,000 BONUS...and fucking stock options.  But, that's not all, bitches.  OH NO.  If the info from my college is even remotely correct regarding my aid and tuition, my refund from student aid stands to be nearly $1,600.  So, no only am I making 20% more money, but I get investment opportunities and a $2,500 god damned windfall.  I AM STILL TECHNICALLY AN INTERN.  What the fuck?!  I need to know what amazing fucking thing I did to deserve this, so I can do it more.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sigmaleph on January 27, 2016, 08:45:23 pm
Did not actually happen today, but found someone I had a crush on likes me back.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: mellenORL on January 27, 2016, 09:11:54 pm
Those are the moments you'll remember fondly until the day you die. Congrats!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: niam2023 on January 28, 2016, 12:35:23 am
I lifted 195 pounds the other day on Bench Press - 10 pounds heavier than my bodyweight.

That's nearly 88.5kg right?  That's pretty impressive, that's the weight of a reasonably heavy fully grown man..  I can't bench very much, but I do have bad shoulders (in the case of my right shoulder, let's just say alcohol and bouncy castles don't mix).  That and I'm fat and lazy and just generally physically kind of crap but it's mostly the shoulders.  Ahem.  Oh and I'm shit at deadlifts coz I have a peculiarly weak back for some reason.

I did used to be able to bicep curl 45kg (I mean doing multiple reps and sets, it wasn't my maximum one-off lift) but then I got fat and old.

Edit: 45kg is slightly over 99lbs.

Thanks.

I also recently upped that max to 205 pounds on bench.

Also managed to barbell curl 100 pounds 5 times.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Katsuro on January 28, 2016, 09:44:10 am
I lifted 195 pounds the other day on Bench Press - 10 pounds heavier than my bodyweight.

That's nearly 88.5kg right?  That's pretty impressive, that's the weight of a reasonably heavy fully grown man..  I can't bench very much, but I do have bad shoulders (in the case of my right shoulder, let's just say alcohol and bouncy castles don't mix).  That and I'm fat and lazy and just generally physically kind of crap but it's mostly the shoulders.  Ahem.  Oh and I'm shit at deadlifts coz I have a peculiarly weak back for some reason.

I did used to be able to bicep curl 45kg (I mean doing multiple reps and sets, it wasn't my maximum one-off lift) but then I got fat and old.

Edit: 45kg is slightly over 99lbs.

Thanks.

I also recently upped that max to 205 pounds on bench.

Also managed to barbell curl 100 pounds 5 times.

Damn you and your manliness!

Found out the other day that Daisy Ridley, who looks like she weighs about the same as an empty packet of crisps, can dead lift more than me.  So that made me feel good about myself physically.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Zygarde on January 30, 2016, 01:25:03 pm
So I started my new workout regiment with the treadmill we bought and today I walked 1.783 miles and burned 110 calories.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: niam2023 on January 30, 2016, 04:47:28 pm
I had a very productive work out at the gym yesterday with my personal trainer, and today I plan on going for a run for a while to make sure I don't stand still too much even on my rest days.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Random Gal on January 30, 2016, 10:31:29 pm
I just found out that a university in North Carolina and the natural science museum in the same area teamed up to build a big new fossil lab, and they're looking to hire someone with experience in fossil preparation as a permanent, full-time lab assistant. Requirements were a high school diploma with a year of experience in paleontology, with a bachelor's degree preferred. Sent off the application today; hope this works out.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Svata on January 30, 2016, 11:13:50 pm
You be careful comin' to tha south now, ya hear? (All jokes aside, I hope it works out, and wish you the best of luck in the job once it is safely yours.)
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: mellenORL on January 31, 2016, 09:37:27 am
I just found out that a university in North Carolina and the natural science museum in the same area teamed up to build a big new fossil lab, and they're looking to hire someone with experience in fossil preparation as a permanent, full-time lab assistant. Requirements were a high school diploma with a year of experience in paleontology, with a bachelor's degree preferred. Sent off the application today; hope this works out.

Hoping that would be Duke, NCS, or UNC, and not Vanderbilt. Stay the fuck away from Vandy; it's a douche canoe finishing school.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ironbite on January 31, 2016, 04:48:40 pm
NC eh?  Not that far for a road trip.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on February 01, 2016, 07:01:43 pm
Aah, fulfilling a lifelong dream.  I finally have a set of lockpicks and I am learning to actually pick locks.  Its...actually easier than I'd thought.  Granted, the practice lock it came with might be taking it easy on me, but I still expected it to take far longer than it has.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Art Vandelay on February 01, 2016, 07:02:39 pm
I take it your neighbours have some nice stuff, eh?
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: lord gibbon on February 01, 2016, 07:21:22 pm
Just make sure no horses are watching. Damn equines are the biggest narcs.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on February 01, 2016, 07:36:34 pm
I take it your neighbours have some nice stuff, eh?

Shit, I don't even know what my neighbours look like.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ironbite on February 01, 2016, 10:18:02 pm
Well now this is your chance to find out.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: nickiknack on February 02, 2016, 02:00:22 am
My Mom is a convert to the Church Of Bernie, and I really didn't have to do anything. Best part it seems to have gotten her out of her voter apathy slump, and she wants to vote in the state's Primary for him. It's a vast improvement from "That old geezer is the guy you're talking about" upon seeing him on TV for that first time, a few months ago.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on February 02, 2016, 07:28:29 am
Well now this is your chance to find out.

Who am I, Robin Williams in One Hour Photo?
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: mellenORL on February 02, 2016, 10:06:58 am
Pad locks and door locks are challenging puzzles to solve. The pick tools require finesse, and lock picking requires patience and acute concentration. Sounds like a fun new hobby, and the skills you acquire from it could come in handy in an emergency. Or, if you like working with tools in general, you might take it a step further and take a locksmith certification course; the locksmith industry is suffering from a recent trend where shady operators charge way too much for bullshit work, or are criminals outright who pass copies of the new keys to burglary rings.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Random Gal on February 02, 2016, 12:59:58 pm
I just found out that a university in North Carolina and the natural science museum in the same area teamed up to build a big new fossil lab, and they're looking to hire someone with experience in fossil preparation as a permanent, full-time lab assistant. Requirements were a high school diploma with a year of experience in paleontology, with a bachelor's degree preferred. Sent off the application today; hope this works out.

Hoping that would be Duke, NCS, or UNC, and not Vanderbilt. Stay the fuck away from Vandy; it's a douche canoe finishing school.

NC State, partnering with the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: IanC on February 02, 2016, 02:32:31 pm
Not quite today, but I've been chatting to a really lovely lady on a dating site and it seems to be going well! Who knows what might happen but heres hoping :)
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on February 02, 2016, 04:07:47 pm
I did taxes for the first time, today!  Even more money in my pocket, bitches!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ironbite on February 02, 2016, 04:46:10 pm
Well now this is your chance to find out.

Who am I, Robin Williams in One Hour Photo?

.....no you wouldn't be Robin Williams in One Hour Photo you'd a burgler who doesn't take anything.

Ironbite-gods you're dumb.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on February 02, 2016, 04:47:12 pm
Well now this is your chance to find out.

Who am I, Robin Williams in One Hour Photo?

.....no you wouldn't be Robin Williams in One Hour Photo you'd a burgler who doesn't take anything.

Ironbite-gods you're dumb.

Don't make me come over there, bwoy!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ironbite on February 02, 2016, 05:44:11 pm
Do it.  I got two days off and nothing planned.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ironbite on February 04, 2016, 04:38:26 pm
Found a way around a very stupid TF2 Contract.  Dead Ringer has an exploit that I ruthlessly exploited.

Ironbite-now to score 100 points.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Skybison on February 04, 2016, 11:48:00 pm
Just a little thing but I was in a book store earlier and I noticed that someone had taken the books on creationism and stocked them in the Fantasy section.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: nickiknack on February 05, 2016, 12:06:01 am
I've more or less have made friends with a bunch of the local left wing activists, took part in a TPP protest. It was a lot of fun, and I'm going to do my best to keep up with the activities. Also since I'm an offical member of the DSA, maybe I can turn the group into a DSA chapter.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Eiki-mun on February 05, 2016, 02:37:07 am
I've more or less have made friends with a bunch of the local left wing activists, took part in a TPP protest.

Why do you hate Twitch Plays Pokemon?
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Askold on February 05, 2016, 03:21:48 am
I've more or less have made friends with a bunch of the local left wing activists, took part in a TPP protest.

Why do you hate Twitch Plays Pokemon?
I thought Nicki was talking about the Toilet Paper Panic protests.
 
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: niam2023 on February 07, 2016, 06:24:51 pm
I discovered my bodyfat percentage was down to 10.6. I am in the athletic range now.

Really liked working with my personal trainer.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sleepy on February 09, 2016, 07:44:55 pm
I've learned how to read, write, and speak all Hiragana characters. On to Katakana!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ironbite on February 09, 2016, 07:58:03 pm
Oh good.  Now I can show you my sentai stuff and you can translate the signs the subbers don't.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on February 10, 2016, 10:07:13 pm
Got my Big Thing for this semester (I usually get one with part of my financial aid refund) all ordered: a proper, battle ready Italian longsword (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0030D82ZY/ref=s9_simh_gw_g200_i1_r?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=desktop-1&pf_rd_r=062241YY860PJJ0RHW2T&pf_rd_t=36701&pf_rd_p=2079475242&pf_rd_i=desktop).  According to Amazon, it weighs all of about 2 kilos, and has a business end consisting of just half an inch shy of 3 feet of cold, 1055 carbon steel.  I am practically hard with anticipation.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: The_Queen on February 11, 2016, 08:38:39 pm
Today, I went to court to represent my very first client. He was toddler suffering from a number of illnesses that should have made him eligible for social security, but the agency rejected him. As such, I had to represent him at the level just before it went to the federal district court.

Truth be told, the case was less than ideal. While I know the family, and I know they deserve SSI, I felt it would be a 35/65 case in terms of proving it to the agency (35% likely to win). Nevertheless, I went in, argued my case, and won. This low income family with a disabled child earn social security income for the next year or two (as well as back-pay for the last two years).

It is so weird to realize that my education actually helped people in need--the very reason that I decided to attend law school. The family was so happy, that they were crying, they hugged me, and they wanted pictures with me.

As of today, I am officially 1-0 in court. It is a great feeling; more so because I put a lot of temporal and emotional investment in this family, and the system worked for them.

I do not know what else to say, but that this makes me very happy :)
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: davedan on February 11, 2016, 08:50:17 pm
Congratulations. Always good to start with a win and particularly for a worthy client. You must be feeling elated and relieved at the same time. While it's great to win for people who need it, it can be terribly stressful as there is a much greater emotional investment.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: The_Queen on February 11, 2016, 08:56:37 pm
Congratulations. Always good to start with a win and particularly for a worthy client. You must be feeling elated and relieved at the same time. While it's great to win for people who need it, it can be terribly stressful as there is a much greater emotional investment.

Thanks. I won't say much else due to confidentiality, but it means a lot.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: davedan on February 11, 2016, 08:59:05 pm
Congratulations. Always good to start with a win and particularly for a worthy client. You must be feeling elated and relieved at the same time. While it's great to win for people who need it, it can be terribly stressful as there is a much greater emotional investment.

Thanks. I won't say much else due to confidentiality, but it means a lot.

It's also a great vindication having sat through law school that those years weren't wasted and you've found something that you actually want to do. Much better than the crushing realisation that all those years of study and stress have put you in line for a job that you'd rather not do.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: The_Queen on February 11, 2016, 09:05:34 pm
Congratulations. Always good to start with a win and particularly for a worthy client. You must be feeling elated and relieved at the same time. While it's great to win for people who need it, it can be terribly stressful as there is a much greater emotional investment.

Thanks. I won't say much else due to confidentiality, but it means a lot.

It's also a great vindication having sat through law school that those years weren't wasted and you've found something that you actually want to do. Much better than the crushing realisation that all those years of study and stress have put you in line for a job that you'd rather not do.

I'm not going to lie, I'm drinking to celebrate, but yes, that is very much true. My thought process was that after 2 years of hell and finals and cutthroat competition amongst my peers, I finally found a rewarding experience that I would have no problem doing for the rest of my life.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: davedan on February 11, 2016, 09:09:14 pm
drinking tends to go hand and glove with the profession. For celebrations, commiserations and dealing with stress
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: The_Queen on February 11, 2016, 09:12:42 pm
drinking tends to go hand and glove with the profession. For celebrations, commiserations and dealing with stress

Well, for what little it is worth, I have had my experiences with alcohol and drug dependency. I do not mention this often, but I've been to rehab, before coming out. I know when drinking becomes dangerous to my health and well being. I never drink out of commiseration. Though, I do not let social norms dictate my drinking when it comes to celebrations. Especially tonight, as it is my first win in a real court. It means a lot to me.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Eiki-mun on February 11, 2016, 09:23:27 pm
Well, it's not nearly as good a thing to happen as Queen's, but I did beat a frustrating event map in a game I'm playing. And I'm making good time on the next one too.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: davedan on February 11, 2016, 09:24:34 pm
US societal norms with drinking are weird. Most of the people I know would be considered alcoholics by Americans. I tend to take an Omar Khayyam approach to drinking. Enjoy yourself - pop some champagne corks.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on February 11, 2016, 11:01:58 pm
US societal norms with drinking are weird. Most of the people I know would be considered alcoholics by Americans. I tend to take an Omar Khayyam approach to drinking. Enjoy yourself - pop some champagne corks.

I've always found it a bit nuts that people would claim I have a problem for wanting to kick back with some cold ones to either celebrate something awesome, or to take the edge off a particularly...vexing week.  Like this week.  I have a 6-pack of Redd's Apple Ale waiting for end-of-work on Friday.  I don't drink heavily, and to this day, I've never gotten drunk.  Hell, I've never gotten more than moderately buzzed.  Liquor is just how adults kick back.
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Post by: Svata on February 11, 2016, 11:16:51 pm
Nothing as cool as that, but I just stomped the shot out of some dudes in pokemon.
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Post by: niam2023 on February 11, 2016, 11:19:24 pm
I was asked to represent a clothing brand as an Instagram Model.

Now I just need to look for "DE Apparel" clothes and wear them for some photos.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: The_Queen on February 11, 2016, 11:24:42 pm
Nothing as cool as that, but I just stomped the shot out of some dudes in pokemon.

how so? I love pokemon, so please do tell!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Svata on February 12, 2016, 12:07:46 am
6-0'd a guy with my Latias, managing to calm mind up a lot on a mismatch. Then a really good close match where I won with my Swampert. The other ones were just ragequits to my stall duo of Chansey and Ferrothorn (all of these were seperate teams, except the duo). The last quit was especially funny, as the guy said, and I quote, "Man I was trying to have fun and you bring out this shit?"
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Post by: Askold on February 12, 2016, 03:31:55 am
Good job Queen.
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Post by: The_Queen on February 12, 2016, 09:57:54 am
6-0'd a guy with my Latias, managing to calm mind up a lot on a mismatch. Then a really good close match where I won with my Swampert. The other ones were just ragequits to my stall duo of Chansey and Ferrothorn (all of these were seperate teams, except the duo). The last quit was especially funny, as the guy said, and I quote, "Man I was trying to have fun and you bring out this shit?"

Nice dude. I used to pull shit like this back in the day. I was one of the original players early in Gen 5 who popularized dragon dance-moxie-mix-mance, and it got me so many 6-0's because people would counter him with Ferrothorn or Forretress, only to be KO'd with a flamethrower, and then the set-up for the sweep was done and I could KO the rest with either Earthquake or dragon claw. Haven't really played competitively in Gen 6.
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Post by: Svata on February 12, 2016, 10:06:42 am
Yeah, they had a Conkeldurr out, and switched into a non-mega Altaria (no clue why they were running it. Probably as a distraction so I'd be unprepared for Mega Alakazam), so I Calm Minded up about four times, with their Dragon Pulses doing less than 1/4 health even to begin with. Then she just swept through with her own Pulse and Psychic.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Random Gal on February 15, 2016, 07:40:28 pm
I'd like to say I'm a fan of Pokémon in that Pokémon Red was one of only two games that totally blew me out of the water with how amazing they were and sold me 100% on their respective series*, and that I regularly play the games and love them.

However, I have only played the first three generations and nothing beyond them, and am completely out of touch with Pokémon from the DS era onward, so I'm kind of out of the fandom itself.

Anyway, back in high school I was part of a challenge to start one of the Gen 1 games from scratch and build a team within a few months, then meet everyone else in a tournament. Since most of the others were people I didn't really care for and had kind of been jerks to me, I tried to not only do the best but do some really broken stuff as well just to beat them. Unfortunately, one of them scared everyone else off by playing every waking hour including during class to level everything up fast, so there weren't enough people left in the end to make things worthwhile and it got canceled.

I had the following ready to go:

(click to show/hide)

*The other was The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. Really, 1998 was a great year for video games.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Svata on February 15, 2016, 07:43:28 pm
Gen 4 is a bit painfully slow, menus, battles, walking, text, it was so slow. Gen 5 was far better, and gen 6 was great. Except the lack of substantial postgame content.
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Post by: ironbite on February 15, 2016, 07:53:10 pm
Then Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire came out and changed that like the Fire Nation attacking.
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Post by: Svata on February 15, 2016, 10:31:03 pm
Then Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire came out and changed that like the Fire Nation attacking.

Yeah, delta episode, but they teased us with the battle frontier, and didn't deliver.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Random Gal on February 15, 2016, 10:34:34 pm
I do wonder how that tournament would have gone, to be honest. I don't think the others were really all that up on strategy, and my team was built to exploit the unbalancing issues with Gen 1 in order to really run them down, but I don't know and have always been disappointed that it didn't happen. I really wanted to get back at those bullies with something I was actually good at.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: The_Queen on February 16, 2016, 02:08:03 pm
I registered to vote today in the state of Ohio.
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Post by: RavynousHunter on February 16, 2016, 03:11:34 pm
I finally have a sword worthy of a lord!  It is beautiful, just half an inch under 3 feet of nice, sharp steel, and is exceptionally light, clocking in at (I think) around 2kg.  Like a sexy woman, its got a nice wiggle to it...and I can't stop staring at it.  Pics incoming in a bit...bitches!  AHAHAHAHAA!
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Post by: Sigmaleph on February 16, 2016, 03:36:15 pm
I have a girlfriend now!
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Post by: ironbite on February 16, 2016, 04:48:18 pm
YAY!
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Post by: Askold on February 16, 2016, 04:52:09 pm
I have a girlfriend now!
Congrats!
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Post by: davedan on February 16, 2016, 04:55:33 pm
ditto
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Post by: Art Vandelay on February 16, 2016, 04:58:14 pm
Just remember, wasabi is not a valid substitute for lube.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on February 16, 2016, 08:27:39 pm
Just remember, wasabi is not a valid substitute for lube.

Also, in a pinch, your best bet is probably Crisco or canola oil.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: The_Queen on February 16, 2016, 08:57:15 pm
Just remember, wasabi is not a valid substitute for lube.

Also, in a pinch, your best bet is probably Crisco or canola oil.

Personally, I use tabasco since I enjoy spicier foods.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: davedan on February 16, 2016, 09:23:28 pm
I like using guac
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Post by: Sleepy on February 16, 2016, 10:20:33 pm
That'll get especially weird if you like anal.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Delirium on February 16, 2016, 10:23:30 pm
Participated in two studies today and made $115. One of them was an MRI study, but a pipe burst in the building so we had to reschedule but I still got paid. And I'm getting paid again next time. 8)
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: The_Queen on February 16, 2016, 10:26:31 pm
Participated in two studies today and made $115. One of them was an MRI study, but a pipe burst in the building so we had to reschedule but I still got paid. And I'm getting paid again next time. 8)

Hell yeah gurl, you make dat money.

The Queen: We gonna save dat money (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yvHYWD29ZNY)
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Post by: Svata on February 17, 2016, 12:22:12 am
Got last weeks paystub. 408 dollars. Better than the last two checks.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on February 17, 2016, 12:11:06 pm
I found a version of the Attack on Titan fight theme that, while pitch shifted down, is actually...kinda better than the original.  I'm super happy because PONYCANYON keeps taking down any videos that have the actual fucking music.  All they're doing is driving people to actual piracy, because humans are vindictive bastards.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Even Then on February 23, 2016, 04:37:57 am
I finished another set of slides for the teacher! Despite the fact that the rest of my studies honestly aren't going so hot, I feel pretty awesome.
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Post by: mellenORL on February 23, 2016, 05:51:20 pm
Aunt Emma was the bomb. Wise and ballsy woman.
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Post by: Veras on February 27, 2016, 12:07:24 pm
I'm going to be a father in August.
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Post by: mellenORL on February 27, 2016, 12:35:27 pm
Yay!
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Post by: Sigmaleph on February 28, 2016, 10:29:27 am
Congrats!
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Post by: The_Queen on February 28, 2016, 11:55:03 am
I'm going to be a father in August.

Cheers mate!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Askold on February 28, 2016, 12:11:21 pm
I'm going to be a father in August.

She's going to start craving for strange foods at strange times. This is often used as a joke but it really does happen as her body realizes that she is going to need ingredient X for the fetus and she will subconsciously start craving for some food that contains it. Things like getting a craving for beer are not unheard of (although substituting beer with some other non-alcoholic food that contains similar stuff is for the best.)

Try to take a good nights sleep now. After the MIRACLE OF BIRTH it is going to get much harder.

...Although it's not as bad for the father as it is for the mother so for everyone's sake try to make sure that she gets a rest every now and then. Also you need some rest every now and then. In fact, if you can occasionally hand over the kid(s) to grandparents try to do that and get some time with your wife(? I don't actually remember if you've said you're married or not.) because that will be important for the relationship.

But for that last bit don't get your hopes up for. After giving birth the mother's hormonal balance is geared up for taking care of the baby and generally speaking sex or even intimacy may not be high on priority list.

...Despite these warnings I really do wish to congratulate you and remind you that children really are wonderful creatures it is just that at some point the parents will feel the exhaustion (it took two months for me for the first time I realized that I got a pang of annoyance and felt bad about it for a while.)
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Post by: Veras on February 29, 2016, 01:06:30 am
Thanks for the congratulations, guys.

I'm going to be a father in August.

She's going to start craving for strange foods at strange times. This is often used as a joke but it really does happen as her body realizes that she is going to need ingredient X for the fetus and she will subconsciously start craving for some food that contains it. Things like getting a craving for beer are not unheard of (although substituting beer with some other non-alcoholic food that contains similar stuff is for the best.)

Try to take a good nights sleep now. After the MIRACLE OF BIRTH it is going to get much harder.

...Although it's not as bad for the father as it is for the mother so for everyone's sake try to make sure that she gets a rest every now and then. Also you need some rest every now and then. In fact, if you can occasionally hand over the kid(s) to grandparents try to do that and get some time with your wife(? I don't actually remember if you've said you're married or not.) because that will be important for the relationship.

But for that last bit don't get your hopes up for. After giving birth the mother's hormonal balance is geared up for taking care of the baby and generally speaking sex or even intimacy may not be high on priority list.

...Despite these warnings I really do wish to congratulate you and remind you that children really are wonderful creatures it is just that at some point the parents will feel the exhaustion (it took two months for me for the first time I realized that I got a pang of annoyance and felt bad about it for a while.)

I appreciate the advice.  I am married.  The strange cravings have already started.  Actually, her diet has always been pretty craving-driven, but now the difference is that she no longer feels guilty about asking me to take care of it at odd hours (I went to Kroger at 1 AM yesterday morning for potatoes, so I could make her french fries).  Sleep isn't something I've ever been good at.  I can't usually get more than 6 hours unless I'm sick, and 4-6 is pretty typical for me.  Interestingly, our bizarre collective sleep schedule should work out pretty well.  I tend to sleep from about 3 to 8 AM, while she usually sleeps from 8 PM to 5 AM.  It's always been kind of annoying that we don't sleep at the same time, but there should only be about a 2 hour period each night when one of us won't be awake anyway.

And the grandparents are extremely excited.  This will be the first grandkid on both sides (as well as the first great-grandchild for her maternal grandparents), and they have all enthusiastically volunteered for babysitting.  The the first coherent sentences that my mother-in-law managed to put together after we told her was something along the lines of, "Ooh!  I can babysit!  I'm allowed to work from home for up to three days a week!  Let me play with the baby!"

I particularly appreciate the words of warning about sex, which I've already been trying to prepare myself for.  The gap between our sex drives is extremely wide to begin with, and she has already started apologizing for her lack of interest since she has been pregnant.  I actually found it kind of funny that she thought she needed to apologize.  I mean, nobody ever needs a reason to not want sex, just saying "no" is enough, but, "there is a tiny almost-person inside of me that is making me throw up several times every day" is a really good reason.  Either way, I've already been trying to put myself in a place where I expect exactly no sex for the next year or two, meaning that my expectations can only be met or exceeded.
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Post by: IanC on March 02, 2016, 03:08:28 pm
Looks like I've got a date next Tuesday.
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Post by: Sigmaleph on March 02, 2016, 11:18:59 pm
Woo, congrats!
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Post by: davedan on March 02, 2016, 11:20:18 pm
Have you painted an elephants head around your groin area so that you can ask if she wants to see your elephant impression?
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Svata on March 05, 2016, 12:14:17 am
Ya do good shit (http://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/magic-story/under-silver-moon-2016-03-02) WotC, ya do good shit.
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Post by: Delirium on March 08, 2016, 03:28:52 pm
I started Russian tutoring today. :3
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Post by: mellenORL on March 08, 2016, 06:17:32 pm
My cousin just got back home from hospital. I didn't mention it here before this post, not knowing how things would turn out, but he had a pretty bad stroke last Friday. Luckily, I was home and heard him fall in his room. Orlando FD got him onto the ambulance and inside the ER within 12 minutes of me calling 911. The docs maneuvered a catheter right up to the clot and had it all suctioned out before the "golden hour" was three quarters through. Fucking amazing good luck for him and me, both. He's so undamaged, because of that amazingly rapid intervention, that he's happily mucking about fixing dinner in the kitchen as I write this.
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Post by: RavynousHunter on March 08, 2016, 06:35:49 pm
Got some ankle weights at Walmart today.  I dunno what it is about them, but they just feel...good.  Like I had a lot of muscular tension in my legs that's finally getting bled off.

Also, that's cool, Mellen.  Glad he's undamaged, seems like you guys got good emergency responders out where you live.  Always a good thing!
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Post by: RavynousHunter on March 09, 2016, 12:07:33 pm
One upside of being laid off is that I've got more time to work on my personal projects, and today has been an extremely productive day.  I've gotten most of the skeleton code for a text-based story engine completed, wrote the entire compiler class in about 90 minutes, complete with script validation, logging, and a custom exception class for compiler errors.  I'm even going so far as to do an anti-Mojang and do everything right, and efficiently, the first time around, parallelizing certain high-load loops and using every optimization trick I know to bring initial load times for any games down to an absolute bare minimum.  I've even written up a flowchart both for the compilation process and the game flow itself.  Making a story with this should be as easy as writing a bunch of scripts (derived from a set of base script types), compiling, debugging, and packaging.  RIGHT THE FIRST TIME, MOTHERFUCKERS.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: mellenORL on March 09, 2016, 12:15:35 pm
That's great you have time to get the build going so smoothly, Rav, but holey shit...I had no idea you got laid off! Did you post about it somewhere and I just missed it?
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on March 09, 2016, 12:18:49 pm
Nah, I didn't...wanted some time to cool down after it happened last Monday.  Basically, the President of the company was a retard and cost us a lot of money, which resulted in massive staff cuts.  I still want to strangle the fucker since he was told, repeatedly, over the course of months that it'd happen, though.  But, I'm not letting it bring me down.  Getting depressed achieves nothing.  Instead, I'm letting my anger and outrage at the bastard give me energy to do something constructive.  I'm an angry person by nature and its high time I use it to my advantage.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: niam2023 on March 09, 2016, 12:33:18 pm
Randomly, while working out yesterday, someone complimented my build.

I guess I'm doing something right.

Heading into the gym again today for some chest supersets.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: mellenORL on March 09, 2016, 02:32:21 pm
Nah, I didn't...wanted some time to cool down after it happened last Monday.  Basically, the President of the company was a retard and cost us a lot of money, which resulted in massive staff cuts.  I still want to strangle the fucker since he was told, repeatedly, over the course of months that it'd happen, though.  But, I'm not letting it bring me down.  Getting depressed achieves nothing.  Instead, I'm letting my anger and outrage at the bastard give me energy to do something constructive.  I'm an angry person by nature and its high time I use it to my advantage.
Ah fuck, so sorry to hear that. Here's some useless lip service: somewhere in an alternate universe, your company prez is the only one who got laid off, thereby saving everybody else's job...and the company. Lucky for alternate universe you. Sigh. Whelp, apply for unemployment, build that game and let's hope it can make it onto steam greenlight or whereva you'd want to market it.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Ultimate Paragon on March 09, 2016, 02:50:26 pm
Nah, I didn't...wanted some time to cool down after it happened last Monday.  Basically, the President of the company was a retard and cost us a lot of money, which resulted in massive staff cuts.  I still want to strangle the fucker since he was told, repeatedly, over the course of months that it'd happen, though.  But, I'm not letting it bring me down.  Getting depressed achieves nothing.  Instead, I'm letting my anger and outrage at the bastard give me energy to do something constructive.  I'm an angry person by nature and its high time I use it to my advantage.

That sucks, man.  Well, at least you're being proactive, I guess.
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Post by: RavynousHunter on March 09, 2016, 04:06:35 pm
Thanks, homies.  I'm in the process of getting the unemployment whatsis all done.  In the meantime, I got something to do, if nothin else.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: IanC on March 15, 2016, 06:01:21 pm
Had the date today (was meant to be last week but we pushed it make for better timing).

We had a great time, even if we didn't do much (just chatted mostly). We are going to go out again soon!
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Post by: mellenORL on March 15, 2016, 09:35:06 pm
That's great, Ian!
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Post by: rookie on March 16, 2016, 02:31:19 am
Yay, Ian! Chatting isn't "not much". That's the good stuff.
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Post by: IanC on March 16, 2016, 03:14:38 pm
Thanks guys! Not going to lie, i was nervous as anything before hand, but I got over it pretty quick.

I really do like her, so fingers crossed eh?
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Even Then on March 17, 2016, 06:24:48 am
I feel like I have hope for my future again!

My teacher told me my translation work would bring joy to a lot of people, and the next day I asked him if I could possibly get a job in the strange hodgepodge editing/translating/proofreading thing I've been doing for him. Not only did he say yes, but he pointed me into the right direction by suggesting I contact tourism businesses (they'll be needing international marketing, after all) and said he'd vouch for my skills if I decided to apply for a job there! Even though my studies are going through an all-time low in both comprehension and motivation, I'm not a worthless waste of space! I have a future that doesn't involve living with my parents and mooching off them until kingdom come! Holy fucking shit, it feels unreal even when I'm typing it, I'm fucking laughing in ecstatic disbelief, but it's happening!

...even though I know that I still need to do the actual applying, pay back student loans, find an apartment... but somehow, I believe it'll all work out! I HAVE A FUTURE!
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Post by: RavynousHunter on March 23, 2016, 01:12:00 pm
Got the compiler for my engine working!  There's two ways you can make a story:

1) Write the scripts in Visual Studio (as C# classes deriving from one of the base script classes) as a library project, manually write the XML package info file and zip the resulting compiled DLL and package info file (*.sei extension) together.

2) Write the scripts in a folder using something like Notepad++ (again, C# classes, derivation and so on) and give the compiler tool the information about the story (authors, name, description, etc), point it to the right folder and, if all is validated successfully, it'll do all the heavy lifting for you, giving you a nice, pretty zip file with everything you need inside.

Just one more step on the path to a working base for text-based adventure games!  Huzzah!  Even got logging working right so you can figure out what went wrong and where!  The Engineer continues his works...
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Delirium on March 23, 2016, 06:34:04 pm
I feel like I have hope for my future again!

My teacher told me my translation work would bring joy to a lot of people, and the next day I asked him if I could possibly get a job in the strange hodgepodge editing/translating/proofreading thing I've been doing for him. Not only did he say yes, but he pointed me into the right direction by suggesting I contact tourism businesses (they'll be needing international marketing, after all) and said he'd vouch for my skills if I decided to apply for a job there! Even though my studies are going through an all-time low in both comprehension and motivation, I'm not a worthless waste of space! I have a future that doesn't involve living with my parents and mooching off them until kingdom come! Holy fucking shit, it feels unreal even when I'm typing it, I'm fucking laughing in ecstatic disbelief, but it's happening!

...even though I know that I still need to do the actual applying, pay back student loans, find an apartment... but somehow, I believe it'll all work out! I HAVE A FUTURE!

Awesome, I'm really interested in getting into translation (part of the reason why I'm studying Russian). What language do you translate?
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Even Then on March 23, 2016, 06:42:19 pm
I've only officially done Finnish-to-English so far, but I have unofficially done some minor English-to-Finnish for people.
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Post by: mellenORL on March 23, 2016, 06:46:39 pm
Your mastery of colloquial and more formal English is dead-on, ET. You should do well in a translating career.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: lord gibbon on March 23, 2016, 10:30:01 pm
Yeah, if I didn't know you were Finnish, I'd never guess. Your English is better than many Americans.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Katsuro on March 24, 2016, 07:17:12 am
...your English is better than many Americans.

Being from the UK, and being half English, I am obliged to say that all Americans are bad at English.  :P
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on March 24, 2016, 09:22:59 am
...your English is better than many Americans.

Being from the UK, and being half English, I am obliged to say that all Americans are bad at English.  :P

u wot m8?
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: mellenORL on March 24, 2016, 10:14:28 am
"Aluminum! Not Aluminium! You stupid bastards!" -  "No! It's spelt Aluminium! You pathetic inbreds!"

I bring that waste of time argument up because I am still getting the feed to my Gmail social tab from a YouTube thread I stepped on by accident. Six months ago. Boom.


Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on March 24, 2016, 10:46:32 am
Its even more fun in modded Minecraft circles, since British-speaking devs (who add that kinda thing) register the metal as something like "ingotAluminium" and American devs register it as "ingotAluminum."  Then, people wonder why they don't inter-convert.  To the code, that one letter of difference might as well mean two completely different things.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Katsuro on March 25, 2016, 05:59:01 am
...your English is better than many Americans.

Being from the UK, and being half English, I am obliged to say that all Americans are bad at English.  :P

u wot m8?

You wont beef, yeah?  You wont beef?!

(For those lucky enough to be unfamiliar with chavs, that's English chav speak for "Do you want a fight?".  Not as an actual question, but more of a threat to beat you up.  A Belfast chav - or "spide" as they're known here - would say something more direct like, "A'll nack ya teaties/ballix in, ya fokin wee dick!")
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: rookie on March 25, 2016, 11:52:03 am
It always struck me as a bit disingenuous when British people would tell me Americans butcher their language and then say stuff like that.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Katsuro on March 26, 2016, 04:25:46 am
Disingenuous is all our middle names.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on March 26, 2016, 06:42:22 am
"I'd say 'Danger' is my middle name...but its not, its 'John.'" -- Eddie Izzard
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ironbite on March 26, 2016, 09:37:28 pm
I got out of the hospital today.

Ironbite-and now the waiting game.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: mellenORL on March 26, 2016, 10:33:57 pm
I knew you were off the forum for a few weeks, but I had no idea it was anything but a vay-cay or just taking a breather. What the heck happened to you Ibbs? It had to be really serious!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ironbite on March 27, 2016, 10:03:20 am
SIT RIGHT THERE AND I'LL TELL THE TALE,
THE TALE OF DARING DO!
OF HALLUCINATIONS AND HOSPITAL STAYS,
AND A BAD INFLUENZA REACTION!

So, bout 3-4 weeks ago, I got sick.  Like really sick.  Like couldn't breath sick.  What did I have you ask?  The Flu.  Not the flu.  The Flu.  H1N1 in fact.  It was so bad they put me in a medically induced coma in order to transport me down from Northern Virginia to Richmond.  Which was...wasn't fun.  It sucked, it was a horrible experience and I've lost a lot.  But I'm alive.  That's the thing.  I'm alive and I kicked swine flu's butt.

Ironbite-it hasn't been fun but I'm finally home.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: mellenORL on March 27, 2016, 10:25:37 am
Wowwwwwwwwww!!!!! <tries to carefully hug you around the spikey steel bits>
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Feral Dog on March 28, 2016, 03:04:40 am
Got back from SakuraCon and halfway cleaned my room.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: niam2023 on March 28, 2016, 06:32:08 pm
Wow man, I am glad you survived. Would not be the same around here without you - certainly there would be less entertaining takedowns.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on March 30, 2016, 12:17:22 pm
Finally getting around to working on the frontend for my engine.  Thankfully, I planned ahead with some helper classes and such which should, theoretically, make this a LOT easier than it otherwise would be.  Hooray for class libraries!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Zygarde on March 30, 2016, 01:44:10 pm
This  happened yesterday, but I didn't feel like talking about it until today, I have changed my major from Biology to Teaching.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on April 03, 2016, 10:16:23 am
Found something really, REALLY neat whilst browsing Google Play this morning, a little thing called AIDE.  Basically, its an Android IDE that you can use, get this, on your fucking Android device itself, like, on your actual frigging phone.  I haven't got that deep into it, but it claims that its got a visual editor for GUIs and can do either Java for Android, or C++ for console applications.  I am positively floored, you guys.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Random Gal on April 03, 2016, 10:19:52 am
I'm going to be in my first LGBT pride parade today.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Katsuro on April 04, 2016, 12:01:15 pm
I see the pic in your sig, I see your avatar....why are you not called "Bisex Rex"?  I feel you've missed an opportunity there.

But more seriously, I'm hoping to attend the Belfast Pride this summer for the first time, do some more event type photography if the weather holds up.  As I discovered on St Paddy's day, and last year at the zoo, if you have a mid level to high end SLR camera and look vaguely like you know what you're doing with it you can get into places and positions you're not really meant to be without anyone asking any questions as they assume you must be a pro with a pass/permission and everything.  In fact sometimes staff will even invite you in to where you're not meant to be, especially if you have one of Canon's big white lenses.  So now that I know this hopefully I can get much better shots than I'd normally get from sticking to the crowd.  Of course the one time I do it on purpose will be the one time I get called on it I'm sure. 

Also Northern Ireland is the British Isle's answer to America's deep south so there will almost certainly be some anti-gay protester retards to laugh at, so that should be fun.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Random Gal on April 04, 2016, 05:31:10 pm
I see the pic in your sig, I see your avatar....why are you not called "Bisex Rex"?  I feel you've missed an opportunity there.

OK, heading over to the Custom Titles thread now.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: mellenORL on April 04, 2016, 07:48:26 pm
Doooooo-it! Dooooo-it! Dooooooo-it! :)
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on April 04, 2016, 08:40:54 pm
Think I may have found a sauce mix worthy of whoopass: its a mix of chipotle chili powder, regular chili powder, cayenne pepper, salt, white pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, jalapeno sauce, habanero sauce, and just a teeny bit of ghost pepper sauce, with a little water to bring it to the right consistency.  I am dubbing it One Punch Sauce.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ironbite on April 04, 2016, 09:27:24 pm
That'll punch you.

Ironbite-either in the mouth or in the ass.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on April 04, 2016, 10:29:36 pm
That'll punch you.

Ironbite-either in the mouth or in the ass.

Mayhaps both, that way I get double the endorphin high!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Art Vandelay on April 04, 2016, 10:44:54 pm
You actually enjoy chilli shits? Well, I suppose we all need a hobby.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on April 04, 2016, 11:21:48 pm
You actually enjoy chilli shits? Well, I suppose we all need a hobby.

What's life without a little pain?  At least this pain, I'm inflicting on myself.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: rookie on April 05, 2016, 01:15:39 am
What's life without a little pain?  At least this pain, I'm inflicting on myself.

Ah, to be single again. To have to go searching for pain.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on April 05, 2016, 08:26:00 am
I'm not single...Jesus Christ, don't tell me you got the wrong meaning from that pic, too?  When will people realize that I don't fucking do subtext?
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Even Then on April 05, 2016, 08:31:04 am
This is news to me. Oh well, enjoy your hellmagma from hell.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: rookie on April 05, 2016, 01:02:28 pm
What pic? I was responding to you saying you go looking for pain, Ravy. It was a joke. That a significant other will bring into your life the pain you're looking for.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on April 05, 2016, 02:36:57 pm
Ohhhhhhhhhh, sorry bout that.  :P

Also, SO hasn't brought any pain into my life, so far.  Well, not the bad kind, at any rate.  ;)
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Random Gal on April 05, 2016, 06:34:26 pm
Doooooo-it! Dooooo-it! Dooooooo-it! :)

Did it!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: mellenORL on April 05, 2016, 07:08:37 pm
Bisexy Rexy! W00000000t!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Random Gal on April 05, 2016, 07:56:30 pm
Bisexy Rexy! W00000000t!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zU_aZQ4F5vU
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Katsuro on April 06, 2016, 02:28:45 am
Doooooo-it! Dooooo-it! Dooooooo-it! :)

Did it!

It was just a stupid throw-away joke, now I don't know if I should feel pride or guilt/shame lol.

There's also some Predator joke in there somewhere about "a goddamn sexual tyrannosaurus" but it's too early in the morning for me to think of it.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on April 06, 2016, 12:01:12 pm
Even more work done on the engine and front end!  I've completely redesigned the script loading for it, containing it all in a helper class that handles loading compiled assemblies into memory from zip archive entries and exporting their scripts into convenient dictionaries that the front end can reference easily.  I may even add an extra, more generic method to the helper, just as a proof-of-concept, that would be able to load ALL classes of a given type into a list, in case I ever need such a feature in the future.  Ohh, this is fun!

[ETA]

Did better than that, I made three of 'em!  One to load from a zip entry, one to load straight from a pre-loaded assembly, and one to load from a stream!  Don't even know if I'll ever use the methods, but I LOVE making these kinds of things.  Its better than any boss battle, because I'm proving my skills not only by doing them, but being able to do it right quickly and the first time 'round.  I swear, on all that I hold dear, the time I've spent learning my skill will not be wasted.  There's always more to learn, more to do and, come hell or high water, I'm gonna fuckin do 'em!

...I think my morning coffee might be hitting me kinda hard because I am REALLY FUCKING WIRED RIGHT NOW.  Brain's buzzing like a fucking bee with the voice of Beavis going full-on Cornholio.  Then again, I might also be having a manic spat.  That is also quite possible.  Either way, whee!  Mania is fun!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: TheContrarian on April 08, 2016, 05:10:13 pm
My boss told me today that my probation review (standard arrangement, the first three months of my contract were probationary, after which it becomes permanent) is more-or-less a formality at this stage. 

He's also booked me on an ITIL course in a few weeks time.  Not sure if that's good or just an attempt to torture me...
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: mellenORL on April 08, 2016, 05:42:29 pm
Suck it up and jump that hurdle. It's always going to come, recerts and new certifs, and they always result in more income down the road.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: lord gibbon on April 08, 2016, 10:51:00 pm
FROM THE PIT OF UNEXPECTED INTERNET LOSS, I HAVE RETURNED!

Also, by this time tomorrow I should have my taxes finished, for the first time.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Askold on April 10, 2016, 02:10:55 pm
I'm back from my short paramilitary training course. I hurt all over and am dead tired but it was a fun weekend. I am happy to inform you all that I am now more likely to employ violence to solve a high stress situation and if I use violence to solve my problems I am more likely to use lethal force against fellow human beings than I was just few days ago.

...I suppose I should admit that previously there would have been slightly higher chances that a high stress situation would have ended in my death and possibly the deaths of my comrades because I would have either hesitated to use force, cowered in fear or simply lacked the skills to use force in hand to hand fighting. I'm not saying that I suddenly know Kung-Fu or even Gun-Fu after one weekend but the mental training was pretty good and the mental threshold that prevents (most) people from killing other people usually is the biggest hurdle.

All around pretty fun weekend. Shooting with assault rifles (this was the first time I got my hands on a Chinese Type-56. Previously the only assault rifles I had used had been the Finnish RK 62 and RK 95 so it was nice to see how a Norinco compares to them.) Training to hit people with guns. Training to take guns away from people and then shooting and/or hitting them with their own gun. Training to stab people with knives. Training how to take knives away from people ...and then stab them with their own knife. Choke holds too.

Details. Don't open if you don't like gory mental images.
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Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on April 10, 2016, 02:27:06 pm
I'm down to normal person sizes, bitches!  I am officially a size 44.  Still a bit on the high end, but I can now buy pants almost anywhere, for the first time in round about 10 years.  I am pleased.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ironbite on April 10, 2016, 02:32:26 pm
So not only did I get a 32 gb micro SD card for free today, I'm down to a size 46 pants and I'm gonna keep going.

Ironbite-maybe the swine flu was a good thing for me.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: mellenORL on April 10, 2016, 04:05:48 pm
Askold, are you covered in bruises? Ravy and I were talking on that topic elsewhere.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Askold on April 10, 2016, 11:24:41 pm
Actually, I have very few bruises at the moment. It's mainly just general pain from doing more physical training than I am used to.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: rookie on April 13, 2016, 10:38:17 am
I just had a baby boy. Actually, Mrs. Rookie had him. He was way early so he ended up being born at home. Both are very healthy.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Svata on April 13, 2016, 10:40:16 am
Congrats!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: mellenORL on April 13, 2016, 10:48:37 am
Beautiful!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ironbite on April 13, 2016, 11:08:50 am
....Rookie are you trying to repopulate the planet or make your own baseball team or something?

Ironbite-also CONGRATS!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: rookie on April 13, 2016, 11:10:57 am
Thanks everyone. IB, it's a hockey team I'm going for. With subs for whoever ends up in the penalty box. And for those keeping score at home this is baby #9, boy #3.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on April 13, 2016, 11:25:37 am
Must...not...make...bad...joke...
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: mellenORL on April 13, 2016, 11:48:47 am
(I'll do it). Rookie's training camp!


(http://i.imgur.com/z4d376f.jpg?1)
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on April 13, 2016, 01:22:59 pm
(screams incoherently)
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on April 13, 2016, 06:55:27 pm
[Double post, whatever, totally unrelated so fuck it.]

I HAVE A MASSIVE FUCKING BONER, RIGHT NOW.  Found out today that Vampire Hunter D is getting an animated series (as an hour-long dealie) and its currently in production, directed by the guy that directed Bloodlust.  Fucking YES.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: niam2023 on April 13, 2016, 11:35:58 pm
I'm getting Dark Souls 3 soon.

The first class I'm gonna use is Herald, so I can make a Faith Strength bruiser.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: IanC on April 14, 2016, 05:52:25 pm
Went out with Maria again. Honestly think i like her, really like her.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ironbite on April 17, 2016, 11:02:22 am
Lost 5 pounds this week.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Random Gal on April 17, 2016, 12:30:50 pm
I just got a new job!

There's a small company on the east side of the Los Angeles area that surveys and monitors construction projects for fossils and excavates them so work can continue, then does the lab work on them afterward for whatever museum or university they end up in. As they were a small company, they needed people who were experienced in many different sub-aspects of paleontology, and when I applied unsuccessfully for an earlier opening with them they were impressed enough that they wanted to fit me in somewhere later on. So 'm in with them, but they're still figuring out when they want me to start. They will be contacting me later this week to let me know, but it'll probably be before the summer starts.

I'm going to talk with my girlfriend in the next few days about moving there together. She's wanted to leave Arizona for somewhere more accepting for quite a while, and it will definitely be easier for her to transition in California, so I'm hopeful everything will work out for the better.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sigmaleph on April 17, 2016, 01:22:52 pm
Nice!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Askold on April 17, 2016, 01:36:25 pm
Gratz!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Svata on April 17, 2016, 01:43:40 pm
Nice!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on April 18, 2016, 08:25:10 am
My chemistry teacher, next week, is either going to hate me or laugh for the safety info for this final lab.  Why?  Well, we're burning peanuts for calorimetry, pretty cut-and-dried stuff.  So, I decided to have a little fun with the safety info for fire:

* Fire is hot & can cause severe damage if contacted for too long.  In case of skin contact, flush w/ COLD water.  In case of eye contact, freak out because your eyes are on fire.  If lab goes up in flames, exit in an orderly fashion.  In case of accidental daemonic summoning, please consult page 616 of the Necronomicon.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sleepy on April 18, 2016, 05:02:50 pm
I can type Japanese text now thanks to a quick configuration change on my machine.

インターネットは私の友達です。
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ironbite on April 18, 2016, 05:25:45 pm
Congrats.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: niam2023 on April 19, 2016, 12:09:05 am
I am apparently looking more muscular - bench pressed 230. That is 50 pounds more than I weigh. Granted I got to 8 before my upper body clunked out, but that's something.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on April 19, 2016, 12:19:10 am
Damn, good goin, dude.

Writing for my Bardock fic is flowing surprisingly well.  Returned to the normal timeline, the cyborgs gave the Z fighters the slip (Sixteen's a lot craftier than he looks), the gang's split up to move Goku and search for clues the cyborgs, Trunks and Bardock have had a heart-to-heart, Krillin's suspicious of Vegeta (and the latter yells at the former for being thick), Piccolo and Nail devise a plan that might well be the best thing Trunks has ever received, and Cooler and Tien are...not written, yet, because I haven't gotten to them.  Probably banter of some sort, because that's how I'm writing Cooler and Tien would serve as the perfect foil for that sort of thing.  Damn, this is fun.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ironbite on April 19, 2016, 07:12:04 pm
So far so good with Blue Apron the prepared meal website.  Two good meals out of 3 and tomorrow is Korean BBQ Sliders.

Ironbite-I'm fairly confident this'll be as good as the last two meals.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Eiki-mun on April 21, 2016, 04:40:03 am
DESS

So I found a new favorite anime character today. From an anime I didn't even know about until just an hour ago. Karen Kujou from Kin-iro Mosaic. She is excellence.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Random Gal on April 21, 2016, 01:20:50 pm
Well, I thought the paleontology job offer was good news. However, there is a negative side to all of this as well.

I initially was reluctant to apply for paleontology jobs out of state after meeting my girlfriend, since I didn't want anything separating us. However, back in January she asked me how long I was going to stay in Arizona, revealing that she had wanted to leave the state for one more accepting of trans people and thought I could give her a chance to do so. That was why I eventually went back to this point. She told me she was willing to move almost anywhere, and said that there wouldn't really be anything holding her back.

However, when I told her about this offer, she became a lot more reluctant and said she would have to think about it very carefully. I'm still anxiously awaiting her answer, which she has refused to give me saying it's a very hard decision that she needs time to think about. I'm now feeling really conflicted. If there is nothing holding her back (her family doesn't care about her, she lives with a roommate who won't allow her to live and dress as herself, she has a job with unfair hours, low pay, and which forces her to present male), why all the conflict? And if she decieds she can't leave due to being too comfortable in her current position and/or scared of the unknown, what should I do? I can't just give up on this offer, but I don't want to leave her in this situation either and I don't want to lose someone I love dearly.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: mellenORL on April 22, 2016, 12:40:40 am
Wasn't the job offer in North Carolina? She's probably not keen on that, seeing as she's suffering oppression overload all ready.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Random Gal on April 22, 2016, 05:32:31 am
Wasn't the job offer in North Carolina? She's probably not keen on that, seeing as she's suffering oppression overload all ready.

No, that was a different position I applied for. This one is in Los Angeles, and it's really hard to find a more LGBT-friendly state than California. That's not the issue at all.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Askold on April 22, 2016, 06:00:49 am
Well, moving far away is still a big decision so I can easily see that she would want to think about it for a while. After all, this is a big commitment too and thinking about moving away (and pondering all the possible places to go) is not the same as being told that now there is a chance to move away to a specific place. It may be that the reality has sunk in and all the fears are coming in now.

My relationship advises suck but I would just reassure her of my support and wait for her to make up her mind for a while. Whether this will lead to a breakup or moving together to California trying to rush things or blackmail her can be harmful How long can you wait until giving a reply? Can you move first and have her move in afterwards?
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Random Gal on April 22, 2016, 06:08:18 am
Well, moving far away is still a big decision so I can easily see that she would want to think about it for a while. After all, this is a big commitment too and thinking about moving away (and pondering all the possible places to go) is not the same as being told that now there is a chance to move away to a specific place. It may be that the reality has sunk in and all the fears are coming in now.

My relationship advises suck but I would just reassure her of my support and wait for her to make up her mind for a while. Whether this will lead to a breakup or moving together to California trying to rush things or blackmail her can be harmful How long can you wait until giving a reply? Can you move first and have her move in afterwards?

I have to start the job on May 17th, so it will have to be soon. She's currently on vacation visiting some friends in Arkansas, and says she'll use the time to think about it and we'll get together and discuss options after she returns on May 1st. I've already suggested moving her in after I'm settled there.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on April 22, 2016, 10:52:27 am
I need to stop doing things, I keep getting ideas.

I was explaining how Zenkai boosts in Dragon Ball Z equaled an exponential increase in power (since two 10x boosts would be 100x, and not 20x) and used a random name out of my ass: Cake, Saiyan Space Pirate.  I now want to write a crackfic about Cake, and shit's already working through my brain and I can't stop it.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Katsuro on April 24, 2016, 02:27:07 pm
You know Paleontologist was my dream job as a child.  Despite the tricky situation its put you in I'm still jealous as all fuck.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on April 24, 2016, 09:08:00 pm
After a long time, I've finally changed my desktop wallpaper.  From Washu to Mizore from Rosario + Vampire.  What can I say?  I like the sad ones...I empathize with 'em more.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on April 25, 2016, 08:13:33 pm
I GOT A 100% ON MY CHEMISTRY PRESENTATION!  Literally, 50/50 points, a full 5% of my grade!  I AM THE GOD OF PRESENTATION, FEAR ME!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: rookie on April 26, 2016, 02:06:29 am
I got a new rototiller! My garden is dug out now and it took less than 3 hours. Last year, to do a garden 1/4 the size took me 8 hours with a shovel, hoe, and rake.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on April 26, 2016, 09:30:10 pm
Got a six-pack of Redd's Blueberry Ale.  I am proud to say that it was a good purchase, it is not only decidedly palatable, but also rather enjoyable.  Probably the single most pleasant ale I've ever had.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on April 27, 2016, 10:18:25 pm
Just updated The Greater Evil (https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11442173/9/The-Greater-Evil)!  Things finally stand a chance of, at least slightly, calming down in Amestris.  A battle is had, and many observations are made about certain parties and the situation overall.

Oh, for those interested, I've also set up a Google spreadsheet that will act as a tracker for my various stories here (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1X2xEAWw9JbQU_LfhQ3NAcyjCQfViAaXVfSkZ3B-DKrs/edit?usp=sharing).  She's even colour-coded, for easier reference.  The only other one left in this cycle is Interrupta Vitae, and I might be adding a new one to the list in the coming weeks.  I'm also going to be working up, incrementally, to the point where each chapter of each fic is minimum 10,000 words.  The next round of updates, with the exception of Interrupta Vitae, which started with that goal in mind, as well as the potential newbie (which will have a minimum of 20,000 words per chapter from the outset), will have a minimum word count of 7,500 before posting, not counting Author's Notes.  Might end up making things take a little longer, but all in all, I think it'll be good for the stories, since I'll have to work in more actual detail.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: The_Queen on April 28, 2016, 05:27:49 pm
I think my last law school final before I become a doctor of jurisprudence will be open note. Which is fucking awesome as I have a kickass outline and won't have to remember specifics (since it's all in the outline).
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Zygarde on May 02, 2016, 02:55:42 pm
Well today's the end of my first semester of college, before I start summer courses in June. So far college has been good summer classes should be good I hope.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: niam2023 on May 02, 2016, 04:41:25 pm
Similarly to Zygarde, my college year is ending soon - and I'll be signing on for a summer class. Probably a PE class or something - I need to buff up for my next acting class.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on May 02, 2016, 05:40:39 pm
I'm just relieved that this shit's almost over.  One more semester over the summer, hopefully online because I don't want to go back to that fucking school except for tests, and so long as I get a decent enough grade, I will be done with this group of assholes in community college.  ...Before promptly moving to an entirely new group of assholes in university.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: niam2023 on May 03, 2016, 12:57:23 am
I kind of miss High School's popularity politics, admittedly.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on May 04, 2016, 09:18:24 am
I'm am all but totally certain that I just absolutely kicked the ass off my Calculus final.  If I don't end this semester with a very high B, at minimum, something will have gone dreadfully wrong.  Complete fucking inversion of last semester.  Because this teacher actually bothered to teach the material and didn't do inane bullshit like group presentations.  Math is, once again, my complete and utter bitch.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Even Then on May 04, 2016, 10:55:44 am
I've started biking again, and despite being in worse shape than I thought, I still feel like I got some good exercise done. I'll do it again tomorrow, see if I can turn this into a whole Thing and maybe even lose some weight/get in better shape by the end of the month.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: niam2023 on May 04, 2016, 06:50:06 pm
Hit the gym for two hours today, really feeling good. I've noticed that if I don't work out enough, I am in a perpetually bad mood. Thus I'm gonna move up to working out five or six days a week.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Askold on May 05, 2016, 12:40:22 am
Because it's "Revenge of the 5th" it's my day off and I need a rest after the work I've been doing for the past two weeks. Getting my work days from 1-4 per week up to 5-6 per week is exhausting after I got used to lighter work load.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: davedan on May 05, 2016, 12:48:01 am
Isn't today Cinco de Mayo? I wish we celebrated that here in Australia I could do with some tequila
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Askold on May 05, 2016, 12:56:31 am
Isn't today Cinco de Mayo? I wish we celebrated that here in Australia I could do with some tequila
No.
(http://imghumour.com/assets/Uploads/I-only-celebrate-the-Revenge-of-the-Fifth.jpg)
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Svata on May 05, 2016, 01:01:46 am
Woulda been my mom's b-day, were she still around. And the 9th is the anniversary of when I was put into foster care. Early May can go fuck itself.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on May 07, 2016, 01:31:15 am
Found out just a few minutes ago that I ended my semester with a 99% in Politics.  I was literally 7 points off from completely acing the entire fucking course.  I AM SO HARD RIGHT NOW.

Oh, and pre-final, I have a 95% in Calculus.  AGAIN, THROBBING ERECTION.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ironbite on May 07, 2016, 04:25:02 pm
Sleepy's gonna get it tonight.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Askold on May 11, 2016, 10:36:01 am
A buddy was having trouble in flight school when doctors suddenly declared him unfit to fly a plane. ...This when he was almost ready to graduate. ...And had paid a huge sum of money to the school long ago. If they had simply told that when he tried to apply to the school (since his condition was known already) it would not have been a problem. Anyway, now one doctor has given him the green light and another asked for more time to make the decision so it looks like he might get to be a pilot after all.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sleepy on May 14, 2016, 07:03:23 pm
I joined the site italki a few days ago to meet partners for language learning, since I need speaking practice for Japanese. I unexpectedly had a few people ask me to help them with their English, so I decided I would. And I just had a surprisingly pleasant Skype call with a guy living in Saudi Arabia who's trying to improve his English. We went over a paragraph where he was having problems with pronunciation, and it was actually a lot of fun to help him.

Mostly I'm happy with myself for being able to have a call with a complete stranger and talk about in-depth topics to help him improve his speaking. I dunno, it's really satisfying.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on May 16, 2016, 10:47:54 am
Moving on up from a 15lb free weight to a 25-pounder.  Its a lot harder on the arms, but damn does it feel good.  I only wish they had something of similar weight for legs, as well.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: niam2023 on May 16, 2016, 04:30:22 pm
Nice going dude.

I found a subculture I think I like fitting in to. Britain's Mark Simpson talked about the spornosexual, which I think I like.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Random Gal on May 17, 2016, 02:01:55 am
Well, I arrived in California late yesterday afternoon, stayed in a hotel, and then have been spending the entire day since 10 AM moving stuff into my new apartment. It's a lot of hard work, but at least I have a place of my own now and not just a tiny room at my cousin's house in Arizona anymore.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: niam2023 on May 17, 2016, 02:12:08 am
Welcome to Cali, dude. Dude you're gonna like it here, dude. The weather is epic, the beaches are NOICE, and some days BART services are kinda passable I guess dude.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Random Gal on May 17, 2016, 04:57:34 am
Welcome to Cali, dude. Dude you're gonna like it here, dude. The weather is epic, the beaches are NOICE, and some days BART services are kinda passable I guess dude.

It'd be Metro services in my case, since I'm in the greater Los Angeles area.

Also, this means I've officially managed to drive all the way from one end of the country to the other over the last year.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ironbite on May 17, 2016, 04:54:00 pm
Got a Fitbit from my mom yesterday.  Already blew through like 2 goals that I set.

Ironbite-it's nice to have something that can track what you do.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sleepy on May 22, 2016, 11:29:06 pm
I made a blog to track my Japanese studies and give myself a place to practice and set goals (in my signature).
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: niam2023 on May 23, 2016, 01:20:24 am
Got a Fitbit from my mom yesterday.  Already blew through like 2 goals that I set.

Ironbite-it's nice to have something that can track what you do.

Very nice.

I'm heading into the gym tomorrow for arms and shoulders day. Time to work back up those two pounds I lost to a week of sickness.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on May 27, 2016, 10:26:03 pm
Today, I learned that Hodor's actor is a DJ.  Not only that, but he's actually a really good DJ.  I totally wanna party with him even more, now.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Katsuro on May 28, 2016, 01:58:13 pm
Today, I learned that Hodor's actor is a DJ.  Not only that, but he's actually a really good DJ.  I totally wanna party with him even more, now.

He was (don't know if he still is) the house DJ for a well known gay bar in Belfast.  I've never been there (it's popular with many people not just the gay community but it's the sort of place everyone goes to at the end of a night out when I'm wanting to just go to bed) so I can't personally attest to his DJ skills.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on May 30, 2016, 10:00:51 am
Decided, last Tuesday, to get honey roasted peanut butter since my supplies were running low.  It was a very good choice, as my standard breakfast has been much improved; tastes better, and doesn't leave me dying of thirst like it normally does.  Might continue getting it, if this keeps up.  My only gripe is that there isn't a chunky variety, but eh, can't win 'em all.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Delirium on May 31, 2016, 02:53:35 pm
One of my Steam friends had a key for a game on my wishlist and gifted it to me. :3
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Zygarde on June 01, 2016, 08:09:06 pm
Started my summer classes, by the way things are right now I think I'm gonna enjoy the next eight weeks.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Even Then on June 02, 2016, 07:56:21 am
I also started my summer classes. I'm probably going to enjoy the next few weeks less, since some of the classes are on top of each other and I have to pass all of them to keep getting student support.

In actual happy news, I decided to start doing 100 crunches every day to maybe tone down all this belly fat I've gathered up over the years. (We'll just see how long that resolution lasts...) I started today by seeing how many crunches I can do in a row. 20. Might not be much, but by my personal standards that's surprisingly good.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on June 02, 2016, 08:03:38 am
Now you just need to do 100 push ups, 100 sit ups, and 10km running.

EVERY SINGLE DAY!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Even Then on June 02, 2016, 08:31:00 am
Maybe if this works out, I'll be able to up the amount.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Dakota Bob on June 02, 2016, 10:41:23 am
Ayy, I just got accepted into one of the schools I applied to! I'm going to wait until I get all the results in before I make a decision where to study, but no matter what I'm finally getting in somewhere! a major relief, considering I didn't get in anywhere last year, would have lost my mind if the same thing happened this time round. I'm lucky that I have amazing friends that helped me study and answered questions that I would ask at weird hours of the night. Finally feels like life is moving forward for me.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on June 06, 2016, 08:53:16 am
Just saw John Oliver forgive almost $16 million US in medical debt, using just over $60,000 of his own money.  Eat your heart out, Oprah.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Askold on June 06, 2016, 09:17:46 am
Just saw John Oliver forgive almost $16 million US in medical debt, using just over $60,000 of his own money.  Eat your heart out, Oprah.

I am going to have to check that out...
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on June 06, 2016, 10:19:49 am
Just saw John Oliver forgive almost $16 million US in medical debt, using just over $60,000 of his own money.  Eat your heart out, Oprah.

I am going to have to check that out...

Check it out (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hxUAntt1z2c).  Pertinent bit is as the end, but the whole video kinda underlines just how insane debt can get, 'round here.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Askold on June 06, 2016, 10:23:59 am
Just saw John Oliver forgive almost $16 million US in medical debt, using just over $60,000 of his own money.  Eat your heart out, Oprah.

I am going to have to check that out...

Check it out (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hxUAntt1z2c).  Pertinent bit is as the end, but the whole video kinda underlines just how insane debt can get, 'round here.

Was already watching it. :)
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Ultimate Paragon on June 06, 2016, 12:42:58 pm
Just saw John Oliver forgive almost $16 million US in medical debt, using just over $60,000 of his own money.  Eat your heart out, Oprah.

I am going to have to check that out...

Check it out (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hxUAntt1z2c).  Pertinent bit is as the end, but the whole video kinda underlines just how insane debt can get, 'round here.

What a wonderful thing to do.  I may not always agree with his opinions, but I never doubted the man's decency.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sleepy on June 11, 2016, 08:34:44 pm
I mastered the word "testicles" in my Japanese kanji studies.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Zygarde on June 11, 2016, 10:28:08 pm
Not sure where that might come in handy, but whatever floats your boat Sleepy. (as an aside where do you learn Kanji I've been meaning to learn Japanese for a trip I'm going on in 2020.)
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Art Vandelay on June 11, 2016, 10:44:05 pm
If what I know of anime is correct, "testicles" would be one of the most useful Japanese words to know. Surpassed only by "schoolgirl" and "tentacles".
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sleepy on June 12, 2016, 12:30:06 am
If what I know of anime is correct, "testicles" would be one of the most useful Japanese words to know. Surpassed only by "schoolgirl" and "tentacles".

Yeah, I think that should cover ~90% of their sentences, so I'm pretty much set.

Not sure where that might come in handy, but whatever floats your boat Sleepy. (as an aside where do you learn Kanji I've been meaning to learn Japanese for a trip I'm going on in 2020.)

I've been using WaniKani and Tae Kim's guide to learn it. WaniKani breaks kanji down into radicals and then supplies you with mnemonics to help you remember the reading and definition. Tae Kim's guide is more for grammar, but it has a ton of examples for practice with reading/learning them.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Askold on June 12, 2016, 03:15:35 am
The Neo-nazi / racist / nationalist-rebel groups in Finland are breaking up. Soldiers of Odin is under police investigation (finally) after their leaders told their members to start assaulting "anyone who leans to the left" but to do so without their symbols so that the SoO could still claim to be a non-violent organization, "Rajat Kiinni" (Close the borders) is breaking up due to internal rivalries and disappointment and Suomen Sisu (The Guts of Finland) had a event last Wednesday where they had a bouncy castle and free buckets to be given to the 50 first people who arrive but they didn't get even that many people in attendance.

It is kinda telling when the only things that they can offer to people are empty buckets and a bouncy castle...
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on June 12, 2016, 05:38:59 pm
I have found something of glory.  @nihilist_arbys (https://twitter.com/nihilist_arbys), which contains such wonderful things as:

"Statistically, no one loves you. No one has even ever heard of you.
Enjoy Arbys, you completely irrelevant turd"

"¡Happy cinco de mayo from Arbys! No Juan could give less of a shit about your stupid, pointless existence. Eat Arbys. Olé."
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on June 13, 2016, 09:00:41 pm
Just starting to learn WPF (Windows Presentation Foundation) and I'm already liking it better than old WinForms.  Some bits are a little more involved, but getting a good-looking and flexible UI is a lot easier, since I can use containers that respond to resizing automatically and the UI is all laid out in what amounts to a mix between HTML and XML.  The more I see, the more I like.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Art Vandelay on June 16, 2016, 07:35:27 pm
Ate some absolutely amazing Italian food last night. Fucking hell, I could eat there for every meal and never get tired of it.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Svata on June 18, 2016, 04:45:54 pm
I'm back!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Askold on June 18, 2016, 04:49:11 pm
Welcome back Svata.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on June 19, 2016, 12:25:37 pm
Got my new trackball today!  So far, its quite nice.  Got a little DPI switch so I can swap between speed and accuracy on the fly.  Plus, its got the ball on the thumb, so I'm not having to re-learn how to use a centre-ball.  Oh, and the mouse wheel tilts.  All in all, I'm rather pleased.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: The_Queen on June 19, 2016, 11:35:34 pm
1. Seth Rollins won the WWE World Heavyweight Championship off of Reigns, much deserved.
2. Dean Ambrose then beat Rollins for said champions, even more deserved.
3. Cavs won! WOOOOOO!

All in all, a pretty bitchin' day!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: davedan on June 19, 2016, 11:57:41 pm
1. Seth Rollins won the WWE World Heavyweight Championship off of Reigns, much deserved.
2. Dean Ambrose then beat Rollins for said champions, even more deserved.
3. Cavs won! WOOOOOO!

All in all, a pretty bitchin' day!

Wow has Ironbite somehow infected you with a love of professional wrestling?
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: The_Queen on June 20, 2016, 12:01:59 am
1. Seth Rollins won the WWE World Heavyweight Championship off of Reigns, much deserved.
2. Dean Ambrose then beat Rollins for said champions, even more deserved.
3. Cavs won! WOOOOOO!

All in all, a pretty bitchin' day!

Wow has Ironbite somehow infected you with a love of professional wrestling?

I've always enjoyed the pro wrasslin'. Tis' a Southern tradition. In fact, my neighbors growing up were pro-wrestlers. Not on a national level, they just wrestled in barns with hay and shit. The storylines were awful, and I felt bad for their kid who had to grow up with parents like that.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ironbite on June 20, 2016, 05:01:43 am
DEAN FUCKING AMBROSE!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: niam2023 on June 20, 2016, 05:46:49 pm
I preacher curled 55 pounds today, though my maximum, done about eight times, is 60 pounds.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ironbite on June 20, 2016, 05:55:35 pm
Yes but are you Dean MOTHERFUCKING Ambrose?
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Svata on June 20, 2016, 07:14:26 pm
All three members of The Shield holding the title in one night. Glorious.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: The_Queen on June 20, 2016, 08:11:20 pm
All three members of The Shield holding the title in one night. Glorious.

Eh, it was ruined by Roman Reigns, but I noticed that too. Roman needs a heel turn now. Turning him heel is the only way to push him as an over face down the road. Worked for the Rock when the fans chanted "Die, Rocky, Die" and the New Day a few years ago.

ETA: and the whole, "I'm not a good guy or a bad guy, but the guy" spiel is stupid. He's still pushed and booked as a face. He was in the A.J. Styles match and in the Rollins match. You can't try to label him a tweener and book him as a face. It's stupid and nobody is falling for it. Also, how badass would a double-turn between Reigns and Rollins be in a PPV match. Just sayin.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: davedan on June 20, 2016, 08:20:59 pm
OK because I saw this on facebook a little while back. Was Trump on WWE? I saw a match where Stone Cold Steve Austin was the referee and then at the end Trump shaved Vince McMahon's head. Is this a recent thing?
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: The_Queen on June 20, 2016, 08:26:21 pm
OK because I saw this on facebook a little while back. Was Trump on WWE? I saw a match where Stone Cold Steve Austin was the referee and then at the end Trump shaved Vince McMahon's head. Is this a recent thing?

That was almost a decade ago at Wrestlemania 23. But, more importantly, did you see this

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UTtfVOyVsf0
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: davedan on June 20, 2016, 08:46:19 pm
No but that is kind of funny.

I do remember a couple of years ago seeing a documentary about wrestling where they interviewed the Stone Cold Steve Austin actor and he said that he created the character based off his idea a sociopathic serial killer.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ironbite on June 21, 2016, 03:27:07 pm
....Actor?

Ironbite-the hell do you get that from?
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: rookie on June 21, 2016, 10:20:09 pm
This didn't happen today, rather 4 days ago. But I got my ServSafe certification. I can now run an eating establishment and not accidentally kill someone.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Askold on June 22, 2016, 01:13:11 pm
Someone had questions about Shadowrun. Namely some of the background stuff regarding Slamm0 and NetCat. Someone else points out that "Slamm0" had an AMA recently (or more likely one of the writers of Shadowrun was answering questions in-character) so perhaps the question could be directed to the man himself.

...And then he shows up with answers that tell a little bit more about the characters. (And a few threats to someone who had referenced an incident where his wife and kid were in danger.)
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Delirium on June 23, 2016, 12:37:14 pm
Bad: I had a panic attack in class today.
Good: The instructor handled it well and I get to retake the exam at a later date.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: TheContrarian on June 24, 2016, 03:06:52 pm
Made a tidy little sum on some investments :)

Turns out the pound temporarily going into freefall against the euro is good if you can be reasonably sure it'll go up again and you've mischievously bought some euro-denominated bonds to play with.

So I woke up, had a cup of tea and some toast, made a pile of cash, shitpoasted on the interwebs for a bit and then went to work.

I mean, progressives are whinging and calling everything racist, Scots are threatening to leave.  It's pretty much a normal day.

Oh yeah and it's friday, so, cheers :)
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Eiki-mun on June 28, 2016, 03:08:53 pm
It's my birthday, and so naturally my friends bought me like 12 games on steam.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: niam2023 on June 28, 2016, 03:19:13 pm
I'm apparently getting pretty far with my fitness.

I've increased my preacher curl max to 65 pounds, but I think I can make 70 pounds. Today I'm gonna test my maximum incline bench press.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on July 03, 2016, 08:19:42 pm
Got some Kraken black spiced rum.  So, even if we get rained out on the 4th, I've still got some liquid festival on standby.  And, if we don't, I still have liquid festival when I get home.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ironbite on July 04, 2016, 03:25:46 pm
Guess what?  WE'RE GETTING RAINED OUT!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: niam2023 on July 04, 2016, 05:31:06 pm
Got in a really nice back workout today with a guy named Kody Milichichi.

He's apparently done actual bodybuilding contests, and he's nice enough to want to help me get bigger.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Zygarde on July 04, 2016, 10:34:40 pm
I'm back from Austin Texas. RTX was fun I'll have pictures up tomorrow.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Delirium on July 06, 2016, 07:56:11 pm
Participated in a study and made $40. Both of the women I talked to were really nice; one of them was Polish and we talked about history and I taught the other nurse how to say "thank you" in Russian. :3
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Søren on July 06, 2016, 11:58:20 pm
I finished honors and got my grade back

Upper second class. Which is pretty much in the perfect ballpark of expectations and what I want to do with it. (Im not going into academia, fuck that)
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: IanC on July 08, 2016, 12:53:08 pm
Lost my job just under 2 weeks ago.... and got a new job today :)
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Art Vandelay on July 11, 2016, 11:05:44 pm
Guys. I have found the greatest petition ever.

https://www.change.org/p/change-the-australian-currency-name-to-dollarydoos (https://www.change.org/p/change-the-australian-currency-name-to-dollarydoos)

I tell you, if this doesn't happen, then I'm reporting it to my member of parliament.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ironbite on July 16, 2016, 04:17:10 pm
Got a month free of Crunchyroll Premium.

Ironbite-hello anime.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on July 18, 2016, 09:47:25 am
Got a fancy new fountain pen to compare to the one I'm getting off Amazon; its a bigger brand (Schaeffer) and is, as they say, known for quality, so it can serve as a good baseline for comparison.  I think I might have always been meant to write with a fountain pen.  It takes a little getting used to, but I'm already liking it a lot more than ballpoint and gel pens.  Get the pressure right, and the ink just fucking goes.  Unless something goes wrong with the nib, the ink will always just effing go, which is quite nice.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Askold on July 25, 2016, 03:09:24 am
It was yesterday but I was too tired to type this:

Family had a huge birthday party. The party was for my two daughters, my nephew, my step-nephew and my dad. Their birthdays are not too far apart so we had a huge party with a bouncy castle and all.

The weather was surprisingly good. It was supposed to start raining at 11:00 but instead we had a pre-storm heat and a mildly cloudy day with the occasional thunderstrike in the distance but no rain well into afternoon. Then as we decided that the party is starting to cool down a bit and were taking down stuff the first raindrops came. We were literally almost finished with on guy sitting on the bouncy castle to make it deflate faster. And as soon as everything and everyone was indoors we got a Donald Trump huge rainstorm that lasted for an hour or two. (30 millimiters of rain in those few moments.)
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Svata on July 25, 2016, 08:34:17 pm
Saw the  greatest misspelling at work today.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ironbite on July 25, 2016, 08:49:10 pm
FEEL THE POWA!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on July 25, 2016, 08:59:58 pm
So, basically meth.  Hey, sounds good to me.  Anyone wanna send me some and a high-precision scale?  Couple of millis of that and I'd be able to actually get shit done.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Svata on July 25, 2016, 10:43:57 pm
Glad you guys found it as entertaining as I did.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on July 25, 2016, 11:05:55 pm
Meth is always entertaining.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Svata on July 25, 2016, 11:27:51 pm
My initial thought was cocaine, but meth works too, I suppose.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on July 25, 2016, 11:49:29 pm
Eeh, they're both stimulants, and that's what matters.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Zygarde on July 26, 2016, 12:11:01 am
Could also be concentrated caffeine since that's a powder in it's purest form.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Zygarde on August 04, 2016, 07:46:58 pm
Double post, but who gives a fuck, I passed all of my summer courses and that means I make up for flunking English 101 and Maths 101 so I now get grant money and don't have to pay out of pocket for college this semester.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sigmaleph on August 04, 2016, 08:35:29 pm
woo!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on August 09, 2016, 10:46:01 am
Not so much good as it is curious...

I'm taking my first foray into LINQ and PLINQ (http://pastebin.com/4fiY7Fsv) (think SQL for code...more or less), and I found that my little program that rolls a bunch of dice and filters results vs. a target value (roll >= target) takes longer when the filtering is done in parallel (PLINQ) than when done sequentially (regular LINQ).  I've tried just about every permutation of the code of which I can think, and the results are all the same: dice rolling works best in parallel, but the filtering works best sequentially.  Maybe if I try using the LINQ methods instead of keywords, I'll get different results, but still, this is most odd...most odd, indeed.

[ETA]

Nope, even using the methods, its still slower.  The hell?
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: The_Queen on August 09, 2016, 02:21:01 pm
Not so much good as it is curious...

I'm taking my first foray into LINQ and PLINQ (http://pastebin.com/4fiY7Fsv) (think SQL for code...more or less), and I found that my little program that rolls a bunch of dice and filters results vs. a target value (roll >= target) takes longer when the filtering is done in parallel (PLINQ) than when done sequentially (regular LINQ).  I've tried just about every permutation of the code of which I can think, and the results are all the same: dice rolling works best in parallel, but the filtering works best sequentially.  Maybe if I try using the LINQ methods instead of keywords, I'll get different results, but still, this is most odd...most odd, indeed.

[ETA]

Nope, even using the methods, its still slower.  The hell?

Have you tried hitting it? That usually makes it work.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on August 17, 2016, 01:58:59 pm
Found out something interesting, yesterday: three ways to force methods to execute in separate threads without having to wrap them up inside a Thread object (which can be cumbersome and I'm not 100% sure if it works with methods that have non-void return types and/or arguments).  Parallel.Invoke() forces lambdas and anonymous delegates into separate threads from the main thread, according to my small experiments, but not methods outside the calling method.  For that, you've got to wrap your method up in a Func<TArg, ReturnType> and call it that way.  This should be quite handy should I want to force certain methods to execute in parallel with the main thread while not having to bother wrapping it up in an explicit Thread object.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: niam2023 on August 17, 2016, 02:28:42 pm
I discovered I can incline bench my body weight +6 pounds. For reference, I way 179 pounds right now and incline is a more difficult exercise than standard bench.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: The_Queen on August 21, 2016, 02:50:26 am
I caught a shiny Graveler, just randomly in the wild in pokemon Crystal.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Art Vandelay on August 21, 2016, 03:04:19 am
I hope you're part of that tiny minority that would ever be able to evolve it.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Veras on August 21, 2016, 08:40:09 pm
It wasn't today, but I've been too busy to post about it until today:

I'm now a father!  My son was born at 6:15 PM on Thursday, August 18, 2016.  The labor was rough and it ultimately ended in a c-section, so it will take some time for my wife to recover, but we got what we wanted:  healthy mommy, healthy baby.

It's weird, I never wanted kids, but I had to run some errands today and it only took me being away for maybe 20 minutes before I started missing him, so apparently I was wrong about that.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Askold on August 21, 2016, 11:51:25 pm
Congratulations!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: rookie on August 22, 2016, 11:21:21 am
Congratulations! Just know when to say when lol.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: davedan on August 22, 2016, 05:23:37 pm
Congratulations. Welcome to the club.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ironbite on August 22, 2016, 06:03:47 pm
Speaking of new life....I GOT A NEW COMPUTER!

Ironbite-A PC!  EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on August 22, 2016, 09:52:18 pm
Speaking of new life....I GOT A NEW COMPUTER!

Ironbite-A PC!  EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!

Welcome to the Cool Kids Club!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Zygarde on August 23, 2016, 12:48:16 am
21 years ago a person was born, this made a lot of people angry and is generally regarded by many people as a bad move, so yeah I turned 21 today happy me!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Random Gal on August 23, 2016, 01:02:42 am
Hi everyone! I'm back!

I was gone for a week or so due to having other things on my plate. As you may recall from a thread I posted on the subject, I lost my job as a field paleontologist in California after two clients I was brought on to do consulting work for backed out of their projects and left me with no work.

Anyway, I could no longer afford rent in California without the job, so my parents ended up having to bail me out of that positions and cosigned with me on a small studio apartment back in Arizona where I'd been living before. So anyway, I'm back on my feet for the moment. My last apartment complex was nice enough that they'll be returning most of my $2490 deposit soon and I still have around $350 to my name before that after rent and bills are paid for August. I'm back to doing volunteer work on fossils at the local museum while interviewing for various different jobs at this point.

Anyway, I only just got my internet connected at my apartment today, so I thought I'd stop in and say hi.

And congratulations to Veras of course :)
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Post by: Søren on August 31, 2016, 03:35:56 am
Looks like I might be finally moving out.
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Post by: ironbite on August 31, 2016, 04:45:40 pm
FINALLY!
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Post by: Askold on August 31, 2016, 04:49:32 pm
I think I managed to solve most of the problems regarding moving out.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Søren on August 31, 2016, 09:10:20 pm
Ill be moving in with my partner. Doing a month trial on thursday to see how it goes.

Also i think my conures are breeding
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Post by: RavynousHunter on September 08, 2016, 11:35:37 am
Found something that hits harder than Death Wish coffee: straight cold brewed coffee.  The flavour is strong as fuck.  Seriously, if Death Wish is Hafthor Bjornsson, then cold brew is Heracles himself.
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Post by: niam2023 on September 09, 2016, 02:47:51 am
Successfully did Bulgarian Split Squats today, and completed a leg workout without any awkwardness or posture irregularity.

Bit of backstory - I ran track and field in high school, well, in 12th grade - I'd wanted to try out for football being I had lifted heavy weights a lot at that time, but instead I ended up shuffled into cross country. I ran too much and overstrained my legs, resulting in injuries in my calves - highly aggravated shin splints. Ever since then, I was extremely leery of working out my legs, but now I've overcome that rank paranoia.

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Post by: RavynousHunter on September 17, 2016, 08:01:40 pm
Ordered a pair of super-comfy sandals from Amazon for just under $40.  Considering they're freaking Dr. Scholl's, that's a fuckin steal.  Also, my old ones are a little worn and are comparatively like they're made of wood.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Askold on September 29, 2016, 03:48:01 am
The Finnish tank museum is suddenly getting a lot of visitors. You see, the museum at Parola has the only remaining BT-42 tank. Which is not technically tank as it is actually a tracked howitzer. Finland built a few of them out of captured BT-7 tanks BUT they were used like real tanks ...in a disastrous counter-attack that should not have been done.

Now the lone BT-42 in the museum is the last one of its kind. And people are coming to see it from Japan. In fact Japanese have also donated 10'000€ for the museum fund for building a new tank shelter, which is more than what Finns have donated so far.

Why you ask? Because "Girls und panzer" anime has Finnish girls piloting a BT-42 in a competition between schools.

...Yeah.

http://www.iltasanomat.fi/kotimaa/art-2000001271402.html (Article in moonspeak, use google translate.)

The anime-version in action:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zhJLmb8qy-Y

(Note that the tank really was a lot more agile than the other tanks of the era and could drive without tracks, but the anime does still exaggerate things. But the cannon was only useful against infantry. One BT-42 hit a T-34 18 times without even slowing it down.)
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on September 29, 2016, 12:11:25 pm
Got my financial aid disbursement today and splurged a bit on a little throwback: JNCO 32s.  I'd have gotten the 50s, but they were out of my size, much to my disappointment.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Eiki-mun on September 29, 2016, 09:42:16 pm
snip

Granted, I'm hesitant to call this anything but good. Why? Because they're donating. And if their donations help keep the museum running, then good on you, weebs.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on September 29, 2016, 10:12:52 pm
Got Doom for my birthday, bitches!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Askold on September 30, 2016, 10:10:41 am
snip

Granted, I'm hesitant to call this anything but good. Why? Because they're donating. And if their donations help keep the museum running, then good on you, weebs.

That's why I talked about it in this thread. Also, the film seems as funny as the anime although they still show a clear lack of respect to the laws of physics. Here's some more adventures of the Finnish not-tank with fake improved subtitles:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bSMCDAWPUrs
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on October 01, 2016, 09:20:06 pm
Got a pair of JNCO 32s for the first time in over a decade!  Despite the fact that the manufacturer (as is with most clothing manufacturers) seems to think that anyone with a 44-inch waist is somewhere around 700 feet tall, they are pretty much the most comfortable jeans ever.  A little cuff folding and a few safety pins, and the leg length problem is solved, and all in all, it was well worth the ~$70 price tag.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Even Then on October 03, 2016, 03:02:36 pm
This was last Wednesday but fuck it I'm a rebel. Had a board game night with some people from SETA (local LGBT organization). There was some good snacks, this older trans woman regaled us with tales of her relationship life, it was chill.
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Post by: RavynousHunter on October 13, 2016, 12:08:46 pm
Got some Cruzan 151, today.  151 proof rum; shit so strong, it literally has a flammability warning on the bottle.  If my bottle of Captain Morgan 100 lasted me, like, two months, this should last me even longer!  Especially since I'd need 51% less to get just as fucked as the Cap'n gets me.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Delirium on October 18, 2016, 06:26:35 pm
I got an A-plus on my social issues midterm.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Random Gal on October 30, 2016, 12:53:56 am
My girlfriend underwent SRS on Thursday and is recovering very well.

Wait, did I say girlfriend? She's actually my fiancee now. So, more good news. :D
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Post by: ironbite on October 30, 2016, 03:12:11 pm
Oh well congrats!
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Post by: Askold on October 30, 2016, 03:40:32 pm
Congratulations!
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Post by: Sigmaleph on October 30, 2016, 07:37:41 pm
My girlfriend underwent SRS on Thursday and is recovering very well.

Wait, did I say girlfriend? She's actually my fiancee now. So, more good news. :D

awesome!
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Post by: Zygarde on October 30, 2016, 07:46:49 pm
Congrats Random.
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Post by: Even Then on October 30, 2016, 07:52:40 pm
Congrats for what will hopefully be the beginning of a long relationship.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Askold on October 31, 2016, 03:04:37 am
Well this was yesterday but my kids went to their first heavy metal concert. Hevisaurus (the kids metal band dressed up as dinosaurs) performed in a mall nearby.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Random Gal on October 31, 2016, 05:33:39 am
Awww, thanks everyone.

We're both feeling really good about where this is heading, and it was exactly the right time for it as well.

One thing that occurred to me, which I've mentioned in the Worst of Social Justice thread, is how we're likely to be perceived in the years to come. She's been pretty active in trans support circles, and I've enjoyed getting involved with local LGBT communities in the various places I've traveled. At this point, though, with her transition completed and me in a permanent relationship with her, we're effectively going to become just another hetero couple. With that and the B/T part of the spectrum receiving less attention to begin with, I wonder how much we'll really be seen as part of the LGBT community going forward.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Art Vandelay on October 31, 2016, 05:43:19 am
I guess you'll just have to do what all the homophobes fear most and shove your filthy, sinful lifestyle choices down everyone else's throats. Really let everyone know in no uncertain terms what you're all about.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: rookie on November 01, 2016, 12:47:26 pm
Random, as long as you two have each other you'll be able to weather most any storm. This is coming from 16 years of hardship, strife, some real doozies of fights. You know, all the good stuff they call relationships and life and so on.

You're worried about becoming just another hetero couple. Want to know a secret? I'll let you in on it. Relationships, all of them, are made up of people. Skin and bone, flesh and blood people. Whatever you present to "the outside" and let them see, it doesn't matter beyond what importance you two give it. It's about what you two put into it. About how you two make it work.

I get that sexual identity plays a big part of who (the royal) you are. Being a white cis male, that statement is about as far as I can go, but if my time here had taught me nothing else, it's that. And I can see where losing the support would hurt. But you both are swho you've always been. Love each other and you'll find the support you'll need. Might look different than what you've had before. But it'll be there. And you can still be active in the LGBT community. You'll still be who you were.
That btw is the longest way I've found to say congratulations.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Zygarde on November 02, 2016, 09:38:48 pm
So I've been working out to get my body in shape for the Air Force (and also to loose weight so I can actually qualify for the air force) and so far I've lost 4 pounds in the last week, so I'm making progress.
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Post by: niam2023 on November 03, 2016, 12:00:12 am
^ very good! I'd recommend HIIT (high intensity interval training) and a steady, focused diet, along with rigorously keeping with an exercise routine wherein you focus on dynamic movements.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: rookie on November 03, 2016, 11:58:30 am
Great! I want to suggest running. In 6.5 years in the military, once noticed running was what most of the physical training problems were. You can find online what the minimum requirements are for age/gender. And then use that as a base
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Zygarde on November 03, 2016, 03:03:17 pm
Thanks for the words of encourgment, and Yeah I've been running, god I forgot how horrible that stuff is if your not used to it.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Random Gal on November 04, 2016, 12:16:22 am
Thank you for the congratulations and words of wisdom everyone. Especially you rookie.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: niam2023 on November 04, 2016, 12:26:52 am
Thanks for the words of encourgment, and Yeah I've been running, god I forgot how horrible that stuff is if your not used to it.

A workout for Zygarde;

8 minutes running on treadmill
10 chin ups
3 sets of dumbell bench press
8 minutes on the stairmaster
10 pull ups
4 laps of farmer's walk
8 minutes on treadmill, including 30 seconds of sprinting.

If you have access to a gym or something similar / workout equipment, try doing this workout.
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Post by: Art Vandelay on November 08, 2016, 12:08:28 am
I had grilled octopus for lunch. It was absolutely delicious.
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Post by: ironbite on November 08, 2016, 03:40:24 pm
I wanna try that someday.  Along with venison.
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Post by: RavynousHunter on November 08, 2016, 04:05:30 pm
Both are good.  Venison makes excellent stew.

Soure: have eaten both.
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Post by: ironbite on November 08, 2016, 04:41:02 pm
Lucky bastard.
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Post by: davedan on November 08, 2016, 04:57:25 pm
I had Kangaroo Stew yesterday for lunch (and have it again today). Very nice. I love octopus and calamari but feel a little guilty about eating an animal more intelligent than a pig.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Art Vandelay on November 08, 2016, 05:29:56 pm
Everyone knows that more intelligence = more delicious. That's basically food 101. It's why we keep uni students poor and swimming in booze/Tumblr brand social justice. If we let them get too fat and smart, we'd have a cannibalism epidemic on our hands.
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Post by: TheContrarian on November 09, 2016, 04:26:26 pm
<_< >_>

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Post by: RavynousHunter on November 10, 2016, 10:59:44 am
I gained a great deal of respect for my anthropology professor, today.  The man understands how and why the election went down the way it did and all but flat-out said that the fight is far from over.  Anthropology might not be my thing, but at least the man teaching it is a good one.  Knowing that there's people like him out there brings me a measure of peace and gives me what I need to keep fighting.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Zygarde on November 17, 2016, 06:35:01 pm
My cousin has officially graduated from the United States Army, so proud of him.
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Post by: Eiki-mun on November 17, 2016, 09:12:28 pm
I got my roommate a job at my place of business and his mother's going to take us out to dinner in about... three minutes.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on November 28, 2016, 06:27:40 pm
Small thing, but the anthro paper I thought was due tomorrow is actually due on Thursday.  I cannot convey how fucking relieved I am at this news.  I HAVE TIME!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Eiki-mun on December 14, 2016, 03:27:58 pm
So, uh, long story short

My boss talked to me and my wages will be going up a significant amount.

Like, we're talking "twice as much as I make right now maybe."
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Art Vandelay on December 14, 2016, 11:29:31 pm
I have Twinkies. Call me a fat fuck if you will, but I've always wanted to try those little suckers.

...And they taste like shit. Fucking hell, I paid $12 for those things.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on December 15, 2016, 10:02:11 am
Finished my anthropology final a few minutes ago.  It was actually pretty easy, minus my left hand now feeling all crampy from the massive amount of writing.  One left, and its the only one for which I need to study: calculus.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ironbite on December 15, 2016, 10:36:24 am
I have Twinkies. Call me a fat fuck if you will, but I've always wanted to try those little suckers.

...And they taste like shit. Fucking hell, I paid $12 for those things.

And yet you will crave more and more and more until you're house smells like shitty cream filling.

Ironbite-good jorb.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Art Vandelay on December 15, 2016, 07:03:32 pm
Now that you mention it, I did go through the entire box pretty quickly, shitty aftertaste and all. If they weren't as nigh-on impossible to find over here as they are, I could have a serious problem on my hands.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on December 16, 2016, 02:08:12 pm
I'M DONE!  My last final was done just over an hour ago.  It was calculus and it was suspiciously easy, even after triple-checking my answers.  I suspect that the professor took it easy on us since he's retiring once he posts our grades.

I am going to fucking nap now and will proceed to get blind, stinking drunk after dinner with either Kraken and/or Cruzan 151.  My liver will hate me, but fuck it, I am god damned partying because I'm confident that I did very well on all my exams; my health can get fucked.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: The_Queen on December 16, 2016, 09:01:41 pm
I'M DONE!  My last final was done just over an hour ago.  It was calculus and it was suspiciously easy, even after triple-checking my answers.  I suspect that the professor took it easy on us since he's retiring once he posts our grades.

I am going to fucking nap now and will proceed to get blind, stinking drunk after dinner with either Kraken and/or Cruzan 151.  My liver will hate me, but fuck it, I am god damned partying because I'm confident that I did very well on all my exams; my health can get fucked.

That is the attitude to have. Go you!
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Post by: Sigmaleph on December 17, 2016, 06:05:32 pm
I'm done moving! I now live in a different place.
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Post by: Søren on December 18, 2016, 02:38:36 am
I started driving lessons recently. Turns out Im pretty good at it.

My sister came over, and mum has been super determined to not let me in her car.

My sister then convinced mum to let me drive around and get her opinion.

She thought lui would go onto her side and say no if I did well. Which I did, so now mom is giving me control of her car. That sigh of defeat though...
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Post by: Lana Reverse on December 18, 2016, 10:14:17 pm
I found this (http://www.qwghlm.co.uk/toys/dailymail/) Daily Mail headline generator. The last one I got was "COULD THE METRIC SYSTEM BURGLE YOUR CHILDREN?"
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Post by: rookie on December 19, 2016, 01:46:56 pm
I'm unemployed at the moment so I can get ready to move. No more running a restaurant for at least the next 5 weeks! 
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Post by: Askold on December 19, 2016, 02:55:45 pm
NEW PHONE! ...After the old one broke down. I mean, the battery needed recharging after 2 hours of use and it kept tilting so badly that I had to remove the battery to get it to restart at least once per day but I was trying to use it as long as possible. Now I finally gave up after it stopped recognizing the SIM card (nothing wrong with the card, I checked that first) and went and bought an Xcover 3. Feels like I'm a traitor buying the first non-Finnish mobile phone I've ever had but it should be a tough one and it was reasonably cheap.

...Though now I am going to have to copy all the old phone numbers manually because the old phone refuses to give up her secrets.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Søren on December 20, 2016, 02:26:25 am
I bought a kindle.

Office works fucked up and sent me two. Im giving the second to my boyfriend whos going to give me a hundred for it.
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Post by: RavynousHunter on December 20, 2016, 10:49:09 pm
Got my final grades in for my first semester of university.  Aside from that one class about Linux, where I apparently missed an assignment I swore I did and ended up with a C overall, I got an A and 3 Bs.  If my math's right, that puts me at a 3.75 GPA for the semester.  Not bad, not bad at all...
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Post by: Art Vandelay on December 25, 2016, 07:57:43 am
Played a game of Cards Against Humanity with the family. We went through the entire deck in around four hours, during which time we all almost pissed ourselves pretty much every round.

We need to get our hands on the rest of the expansions.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Art Vandelay on January 03, 2017, 08:24:58 am
New laptop arrived today. Tried a few games out on it, and my god, the frames. The sweet, delicious frames. I have more frames than an overstocked art supplies warehouse. Games that would dip down into the single digits on my old machine are now silky smooth, like a hairless Filipino boy's buttered anus.

So far, it's been worth every last cent.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: rookie on January 03, 2017, 12:25:37 pm
It hasn't been long yet, but I've been completely utterly heart wrenchingly sober since the start of the new year. No booze, no weed, no nothing.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: lord gibbon on January 03, 2017, 07:07:31 pm
My long unworking email account is back up, meaning my new computer is almost finished.
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Post by: davedan on January 03, 2017, 07:07:38 pm
Is this a long term resolution or have you gone on holidays in a dry state?
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: rookie on January 05, 2017, 12:51:21 pm
Long term resolution. Morally (ethically?) I have no problem with chemically induced escapism. I've really enjoyed it for years. But it was noticeably drawing me too far from my family. In a rare moment of clarity, I realized that. I tried to walk the line but failed. Mrs. Rookie never said a word to me about it, neither did the Rooklets. But the weed was taking me away from where I had to be so I had to be an adult about it. I'd like to go back, I really truly liked weed. And I miss it. I miss sleeping and being emotionally stable (goddamn withdrawal) but this will pass and I'll be enjoy being more involved with my family. And the money I've already saved.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on January 05, 2017, 02:19:55 pm
My brother got me an authentic Viking drinking horn for (late) Christmas.  In celebration, I have acquired a bottle of mead and a large bottle of Lucky Bastard.  I've heard good things about the latter, and its difficult to cock up sweet mead.
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Post by: Svata on January 05, 2017, 07:12:11 pm
I returned.
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Post by: Askold on January 06, 2017, 02:25:41 am
Welcome back.
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Post by: Art Vandelay on January 08, 2017, 03:24:35 am
I just remembered that I have a CurseForge account that's already linked with my Minecraft Account, so I can play Minecraft after all, Mojang's bullshit be damned.

Finally, I can give Agrarian Skies 2 a go, like I've always wanted to.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Eiki-mun on January 13, 2017, 10:13:01 am
There's nothing like getting to watch a conservative your age (he says he's not a conservative, but he also called Hillary a terrorist, voted for Trump, and called Pence a "cool stand-up guy who'd make an amazing president") get ripped to shreds by your uncle and cousin. Even better, he tried to call my uncle, an X-ray tech over 50 years of age who puts in over 60, maybe over 80 hours of work a week... An entitled millennial. Needless to say it did not stick.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Askold on January 13, 2017, 10:38:40 am
Millenial, much like many other insults has lost all connection to what it originally meant and now it's just on the stock phrases and words list from which people randomly pick insults.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Random Gal on January 14, 2017, 08:47:00 am
I'm getting married in just 9 days. :)
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Post by: Sigmaleph on January 14, 2017, 12:00:26 pm
I'm getting married in just 9 days. :)
Woo, congratulations!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: rookie on January 15, 2017, 03:02:46 am
I'm getting married in just 9 days. :)

Holy shit! Congratulations!
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Post by: Lana Reverse on January 15, 2017, 10:23:41 am
I'm getting married in just 9 days. :)

Congratulations!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Svata on January 15, 2017, 07:25:39 pm
I'm getting married in just 9 days. :)


Woo!! High five!

Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Random Gal on January 16, 2017, 01:43:24 pm
Thanks everyone. I put a few pictures up in the Member Picture Thread.

It's going to be kind of a small civil ceremony on the 23rd to get the paperwork done. We're planning the big wedding with the whole family and such for next year. This one's going to be sandwiched between getting her things ready to move and making the trip down from Washington to Arizona together over the next week. We've largely been communicating through Skype and FaceTime save for the times we've been able to visit each other (which have of course been wonderful).
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Post by: Søren on January 17, 2017, 12:56:51 am
Finished Metro 2033 by dmitrii glukhovskii in its original Russian :D
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Post by: RavynousHunter on January 18, 2017, 10:25:02 am
Replacing olive oil with a calorie-equivalent amount of tuna in my lunch has seen a dramatic improvement in my hunger levels come dinnertime.  Only downside is that I am a cat owner.  I'll leave you guys to figure out what that entails, given the context.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Eiki-mun on January 18, 2017, 12:48:07 pm
I got my first paycheck that includes my monthly bonus today. It was double what my paycheck normally is. My wages just went and rocketed up.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: rookie on January 19, 2017, 10:02:02 pm
This was yesterday, but I was able to go to dinner with my parents and my sister. We haven't done that in I think close to 2.5 years. It was really nice to do that.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Askold on January 20, 2017, 01:13:48 am
There are these radio adds in Finland for loans to people who are buying an apartment (I am pretty sure the word is mortage but checking it on my phone is difficult and if I'm wrong at least you get a laugh) where the punchline is that something really surprising happeo and some one needs a new apartment. Like a guy getting a call from a woman he barely knows (assuming so because she has to tell him her name but he does recognize it) telling him she's pregnant.

...This morning I heard a version that began with a Trump speech clip and then went to the advertising speech about life being full of surprises unlike their mortage.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Random Gal on January 23, 2017, 11:31:48 am
Well, today is the big day. My fiancée and I are driving from her old home in Kennewick up to Spokane to be married in a small civil ceremony at the courthouse there. Been pretty emotional for us both.

I'm excited and can't wait until we start our new life together :D
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Zygarde on January 23, 2017, 12:53:00 pm
Congrats Random, hope you two have a long happy life together.
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Post by: Askold on January 23, 2017, 01:08:29 pm
Seconded.
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Post by: davedan on January 23, 2017, 05:29:37 pm
Go Hard Random
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Post by: Random Gal on January 23, 2017, 09:35:02 pm
Well, it's done now. Mrs. Random and I are really happy about everything.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Skybison on January 24, 2017, 12:58:11 am
I don't mean to alarm you, but I think someone put photos of your wedding feast online:


(http://www.chud.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/lost+world.jpg)
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Post by: RavynousHunter on January 24, 2017, 10:34:11 pm
Just finished hacking together a Python script to generate bash executables that auto-build entire projects for my CPSC 340 (Data Structures and Algorithms) class.  Its really nice since we're working with C++ (hooray!), but using a command-line (boo) compiler.  Just pass it in a folder and, optionally, a name for the makefile, and it does the rest.  It does assume that there's a main.cpp in the base folder you pass in, but other than that, it should be fully recursive and capable of building anything.

TOOL.  USING.  SPECIES, MOTHERFUCKER.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Meshakhad on January 25, 2017, 01:34:26 am
A little late in the update, but something very good happened recently:

I.

Graduated.

College.

As of December 2016, I am now the proud recipient of a Bachelor of Arts in Global Studies from the University of Washington Bothell.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Askold on January 25, 2017, 01:46:05 am
Gratz!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Meshakhad on January 25, 2017, 01:53:53 am
Gratz!

Thanks. This has been a LONG time coming. I started college in 2007.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on January 27, 2017, 10:38:46 am
Found out via my new book (seriously, one of the best presents EVAR) that, as of the 2011 standard, C++ supports lambda expressions.  The compiler I use for CPSC 340 supports, via an argument, C++11.  I think you can see where this is going.  IT IS TIME TO SHOW THE FUCK OFF, MOTHERFUCKERS.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Søren on January 28, 2017, 01:15:04 am
Scored an interview for a big cancer research institute.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Veras on January 30, 2017, 09:17:53 pm
I think, I think, I think that I was offered a job today, which means that I can quit the garbage job that I have now.  It's part-time, but if I work a second part-time job and maybe drive for Uber or Lyft a couple days a week, I should be able to make nearly as much money while 1) working 40-50 hours per week instead of 80-100 (so maybe I'll get to see my 5-month old son sometimes?) and 2) not get yelled at regularly for not being enough of an asshole to teenagers.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Askold on January 31, 2017, 01:47:01 am
...You've been working for up to 100 hours per week?
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on January 31, 2017, 10:45:08 pm
Thanks to a friend, I have discovered Alestorm.  Fuck yes!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Askold on February 15, 2017, 01:28:08 am
Turkish special forces are competing to make fun of ISIS:

https://www.reddit.com/r/Military/comments/5u2wic/turkish_seals_open_caf%C3%A9_de_sniper_overlooking_the/

Note that the Turkish units aren't really called SEALS but the writer wanted to make sure that people understand what he means because readers from USA would be confused by calling one unit "Underwater Offence."
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Lana Reverse on February 18, 2017, 11:52:27 am
My hospital just hired some new anesthesiologists. It's always nice to have a lighter load.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sigmaleph on February 18, 2017, 08:13:32 pm
Won a $20 amazon gift card
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on February 22, 2017, 09:04:10 am
Just got my financial aid disbursement, baby!  That's $600 to savings, and aaaaaaall the rest towards fun!  Starting with my good friend, booze!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: dpareja on February 24, 2017, 03:25:21 pm
I got my main computer back up and running after its main HD was thrown out of whack by a power outage, and the new HD is twice as big as the old one.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: rookie on February 24, 2017, 10:11:33 pm
I took the family on a vacation. Nothing fancy, just a week at the beach. But it was still nice to get away for a week.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Katsuro on February 25, 2017, 05:34:16 am
I just learned to read hiragana in under 2 days, in prep for a trip next year.  I still go blank on a character now and then, and confuse one character for a similar one, and I'm reading syllable-by-syllable rather than just looking at a word and knowing instantly what it says like you do when reading your own language.  But considering just over a day ago it was all meaningless lines on a page to me and I was pretty sure I was incapable of learning it I think I've done alright.  I don't speak Japanese so I don't actually know what the words I'm reading mean but it's a start lol.

Oh and even though I can identify hiragana characters and know what syllable it makes I can't do the reverse - IE if you asked me to write the character for "se", for example, I'd struggle.  But show me "se" and I can tell you it is "se". Don't ask me to explain how that's even possible but it is. But I figured I probably don't need to know how to write characters for a simple holiday, being able to read them will be more important, so I'm not too bothered.  If I was moving there permanently that'd be different.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sleepy on February 25, 2017, 06:56:44 am
I just learned to read hiragana in under 2 days, in prep for a trip next year.  I still go blank on a character now and then, and confuse one character for a similar one, and I'm reading syllable-by-syllable rather than just looking at a word and knowing instantly what it says like you do when reading your own language.  But considering just over a day ago it was all meaningless lines on a page to me and I was pretty sure I was incapable of learning it I think I've done alright.  I don't speak Japanese so I don't actually know what the words I'm reading mean but it's a start lol.

Oh and even though I can identify hiragana characters and know what syllable it makes I can't do the reverse - IE if you asked me to write the character for "se", for example, I'd struggle.  But show me "se" and I can tell you it is "se". Don't ask me to explain how that's even possible but it is. But I figured I probably don't need to know how to write characters for a simple holiday, being able to read them will be more important, so I'm not too bothered.  If I was moving there permanently that'd be different.

Hurray for hiragana! I haven't been to Japan myself, but there's also actually a ton of katakana that you'll see on a daily basis in the cities (especially on menus and stuff) so people also recommend learning that as well, if you're up for it. Especially since it lets you sound stuff out, i.e., if you see チキン on a menu, it's gonna be chicken.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Katsuro on February 25, 2017, 07:53:37 am

Hurray for hiragana! I haven't been to Japan myself, but there's also actually a ton of katakana that you'll see on a daily basis in the cities (especially on menus and stuff) so people also recommend learning that as well, if you're up for it. Especially since it lets you sound stuff out, i.e., if you see チキン on a menu, it's gonna be chicken.

Yeah I'm aware there's a fair bit of  English in Japan but written in Japanese (IE katakana) so I do intend to learn it too, but at this point I feel like I'll get confused and start forgetting stuff so I just wanna get confident with hiragana first so my brain doesn't catch fire lol.  Then I wanna learn a handful of the more common/essential kanji for good measure (I've already learned about a half dozen).  Then of course I also need to know some of the actual language.

I'm not entirely hopeful, I mean I found French at school difficult enough to remember and I didn't even have to re-learn how to read for that one lol.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sleepy on February 25, 2017, 05:01:53 pm
Well, there's definitely a ton of handy hiragana practice resources out there, so they can help jam it into your brain.

As for learning languages in general, I think it's just a matter of consistency in studying. I remember very little from Spanish in school, which is a far easier language to learn as a native English speaker, but that's mostly because it was just a class and I gave zero fucks. Self-study can do wonders when you're motivated. Of course, motivation is a whole 'nother thing.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: niam2023 on February 27, 2017, 04:46:54 pm
I'm amazed as to the quality you can get in a workout, when your sole weights are a pair of thirty five pound dumbbells.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: rookie on February 28, 2017, 11:37:26 pm
I joined a gym. Time to do something healthy for myself. I'll swim and lift and set a good example for my kids. Plus if in to strike fear in the hearts of future boyfriends, I need to look like I can back it up if I have to.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: niam2023 on March 01, 2017, 12:26:40 am
I joined a gym. Time to do something healthy for myself. I'll swim and lift and set a good example for my kids. Plus if in to strike fear in the hearts of future boyfriends, I need to look like I can back it up if I have to.

Make sure and post pics to show you're getting aesthetics brah
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: rookie on March 01, 2017, 08:38:14 am
Crap! That's right. It doesn't count unless you post gym selfies.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: davedan on March 01, 2017, 05:12:31 pm
Can I suggest stacking the bar on the benchpress with all the weights you can find for the selfie titled 'dropped weight to  finish my set'
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on March 01, 2017, 05:52:18 pm
My midterm in my only real code class for semester was as easy as breathing.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: niam2023 on March 01, 2017, 11:04:32 pm
Crap! That's right. It doesn't count unless you post gym selfies.

Yeah - post one pic every two exercises you do.

By the by, do eight sets of eight reps each at a good weight. I like to do eight sets of eight reps at 135 pounds on bench press.

Do ten exercises total.

My daily workouts go this way; Chest and Arms one day, then shoulders and back the next day, and then legs the next day, then going immediately back to chest and arms the day after legs. BTW, you're going to want a protein powder and a pre-workout.

The road to fitness is a tough one, bro, but you'll get there.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on March 05, 2017, 09:47:30 am
I have found both a vodka and a whiskey that I actually enjoy.  Gentlemen, a new day has dawned!

For team vodka, we've got Effen Blood Orange.  Distilled some 100 times, the base vodka itself is extremely smooth; absent is the typical vodka problem of intense burning of one's throat and the death of a massive amount of one's taste buds.  Oh no, this vodka is almost hatefully pleasant.  But, what really sends this drink into the stratosphere is the blood orange; it adds to this intensely enjoyable drink notes of citrus and general fruitiness that moves it over from the peg of "enjoy drinking" to "actively want to drink."  At $30 US for a 750ml bottle, Effen Blood Orange is as affordable as it is delicious.  Overall, I'm giving it a 10/10 with the caveat that something this genuinely pleasant might turn one into an alcoholic.

For team whiskey, we've got Gentleman Jack.  A fan of Jack Daniel's Old No.7, I was ready to like this right out of the gate.  Gentleman Jack did not disappoint.  I don't know if its due to it being, as the sampler claims, "double-mellowed," but this whiskey is unbelievably smooth.  It does have a notable smokey flavour that some may find repellent, but overall, the flavour is something I find distinctly palatable.  For me, finding a drinkable whiskey is very difficult; most of the others that I've tried have such an overpowering, abhorrent flavour that I simply can't drink it.  Combine that with the burn of spirits, and you've got a mixture for a class of libation for which there is very little that I find drinkable, let alone actually enjoyable.  Gentleman Jack is one of those that broke the mold.  Its more expensive than normal Jack, but for something this smooth and this easy on the tongue, it is easily worth it if you're looking for a whiskey that isn't hateful.  Overall, I'm giving Gentleman Jack a 9/10; it is, without a doubt, the single most enjoyable whiskey I've ever had and the extra cost is more than made up for by the fact that it is supremely drinkable amongst its kind.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ironbite on March 05, 2017, 04:38:14 pm
I prefer American Honey as my whiskey of choice.

Ironbite-but that's just me.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on March 05, 2017, 05:38:12 pm
Most whiskey, for me, is just way too harsh; the flavour is so overpowering, and oftentimes noxious, that it makes the drink unpalatable.  I would try that, but I've yet to find a sampler and I have a rule against buying a bottle of booze for myself if I haven't personally had some beforehand.  I'd rather not risk the money and waste a bottle of liquor that could've gone to someone that'd have appreciated it.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Katsuro on March 18, 2017, 10:06:10 am
Didn't happen today but I recently discovered a heron's nest.  Most of you are probably thinking "so?" but to me that's like finding a suitcase full of gold and porn.  Unfortunately it's far too far away from a publicly accessible area to get any decent photos, unless I suddenly stumble across £12,000 and buy an 800mm lens with it or something, but it's still fun to watch the herons coming and going and adding to the nest and to just observe their behavior and interactions (it looks like the male brings the female twigs as gifts which I didn't know was a thing they did, unless I'm reading too much into it and projecting human behaviors onto them) coz I'm boring like that.  And hopefully if I visit it often enough one of the herons will fly close by and I can get a shot of it in flight, which would be nice.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on March 18, 2017, 08:15:16 pm
I am watching the Kitten Academy stream on YouTube.  There's something magical about watching tiny kittens sleep.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sleepy on March 18, 2017, 11:19:39 pm
We bought ice cream from the local creamery, and it's heavenly.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ironbite on March 19, 2017, 03:31:28 pm
....there's a local creamery?
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Dr. Weird on March 19, 2017, 06:18:29 pm
I am watching the Kitten Academy stream on YouTube.  There's something magical about watching tiny kittens sleep.

I completely relate--I discovered The Critter Room right around New Years, and have been checking in on it every day since.   ::)
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on March 20, 2017, 07:41:20 pm
I finished my assignment I should've had finished yesterday (couldn't because of something I ate being a cunt and massively fucking my stomach over) that was due today and it wasn't nearly difficult as I thought it'd be.  Of course, I did, like, 80% of the work before Spring Break, but I still got the bitch done and did extra extra credit because the main meat of the code was that easy.  Thankfully, my experienced ass knows how to handle stacks like a pro.  Doesn't hurt that I've rolled stacks, queues, and pretty much all the data structures the professor said we'd use about 3 weeks into class.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Zygarde on March 23, 2017, 12:38:50 am
I figured out how to get my capture card to record my PS4, so now I've got more stuff I can record, and a lot more headaches cause more work.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Svata on March 27, 2017, 04:00:15 am
I have an apartment and am no longer under the jurisdiction of the shitty Christian-focused Transitional Living place I was at.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on April 10, 2017, 09:16:32 pm
Don't have to go to jury duty tomorrow (they settled a few hours ago), may have largely got my next big assignment for Computer Architecture at least generally looking proper, and did my Computational Theory homework in record time.  All in all, I'd say today is a good day!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Askold on April 13, 2017, 06:02:40 am
So there's this porn comic on the net... Aside from the standard (USA) school cliches it has people pulling out guns and firing them randomly ...And a weekly bomb threat to the school ...And jocks randomly slamdunking while getting a blowjob.

Some people got a bit peeved and complain about the "stupid plot" and how weird the comic is but most people are going "Nah, this is pretty much how schools are in USA."
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ironbite on April 24, 2017, 05:02:08 pm
NOBODY USE THE REDIRECT LINK AGAIN!

Ironbite-it's perfect.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on April 29, 2017, 07:34:00 pm
Made some epic noodley soup.  Got some high quality ramen, tossed in some cracked red and black pepper into the water, added bok choy, chicken, firm tofu, and a touch of oregano and salt on top.  One word: MORE.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: The_Queen on April 29, 2017, 07:52:11 pm
Made some epic noodley soup.  Got some high quality ramen, tossed in some cracked red and black pepper into the water, added bok choy, chicken, firm tofu, and a touch of oregano and salt on top.  One word: MORE.

Huh, fancy that. I decided today was a good day to take a crack at a new cooking experiment of my own: homemade gyros.

Needless to say, it was a success
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ironbite on April 29, 2017, 08:01:44 pm
Made some epic noodley soup.  Got some high quality ramen, tossed in some cracked red and black pepper into the water, added bok choy, chicken, firm tofu, and a touch of oregano and salt on top.  One word: MORE.

Oh my god sounds good.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on April 29, 2017, 11:08:47 pm
It wasssssssssss.  God damn it, I shouldn't think about it because it makes me uncontrollably hangry.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ironbite on April 30, 2017, 03:21:33 pm
Where'd you find the high quality ramen anyways?

Ironbite-I may be on my own for lunches and that sounds good.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on April 30, 2017, 04:24:55 pm
Found it at Wegmans; I forget the exact brand, but it had the two seasoning packets and was of oriental flavour.  Cook the noodles a bit less than recommended, and put the packet contents into the bowl, not the pot.  Put the pepper (fresh cracked black and McCormick red) into ​the water so they can soak into the noodles.  Don't cover the pot, so it doesn't boil over and potentially cost you peppery goodness.  Cook the chicken and tofu together, just put pepper and salt on em.  Cook the chicken on medium high heat til its cooked just over halfway through, turn the heat down to medium low and flip both, then season the other sides.  With the Perdue single-serve chicken breasts, you can cook it in about as long as it takes for the noodles to get done.  If you did it right, you can cut the chicken with a soft silicone spatula.  Mix up the soup, cut the tofu into cubes and chicken into small strips, mix the bok choy into the soup, then top with chicken, tofu, and a light sprinkle of salt.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ironbite on April 30, 2017, 04:43:32 pm
Sounds delish.

Ironbite-might have to hit up the local wegmens then
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Art Vandelay on May 01, 2017, 04:48:09 am
In other food related news, I just discovered that pasta is 10x better if you finish it off in a frying pan.

Yeah, I know, a master chef I most certainly am not, but it feels good nonetheless to try something new (to me) and have it work.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Askold on May 01, 2017, 05:16:14 am
The new sassy Wendy's mascot meme is pretty funny. There is a chance that this might be a viral marketing meme that got popular but it's one of the better ones if so.

Granted that the best Twitter-burns seem to be over but the artwork keeps showing up and much of it is good as well.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ironbite on May 01, 2017, 05:15:38 pm
Yeah that's fanart not actual art.

Ironbite-like any company would pay for their mascot to be a super sexy version of itself.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Askold on May 02, 2017, 01:48:59 am
Yeah that's fanart not actual art.

Ironbite-like any company would pay for their mascot to be a super sexy version of itself.
I did not mean to imply that the fanart was by the company. The Twitter comments are from them but if any of the memes were from the company it probably does not include stuff like the Shadbase artwork...
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on May 04, 2017, 07:22:40 pm
Ooh, got a new phone: an LG Stylo 3.  It is, thus far, quite good.  Snappy, responsive, and quite quick.  Fucker apparently has an 8-core CPU, as well.  Oh, and she's got a stylus!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: The_Queen on May 06, 2017, 01:56:24 pm
Today's experiment in cooking: shrimp linguine in a white wine, rosemary sauce.

Yum
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ironbite on May 06, 2017, 03:15:50 pm
Today's experiment in kidnapping Queen will involve a very large tube.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on May 07, 2017, 10:57:27 am
Hand grinder for coffee... I'm just a French press and kettle away from being a complete coffee snob.  Makes some damned fine coffee, though.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: The_Queen on May 07, 2017, 01:07:35 pm
Hand grinder for coffee... I'm just a French press and kettle away from being a complete coffee snob.  Makes some damned fine coffee, though.

I'm already there. Got the whole set-up: a whistling kettle, whole coffee beans, in an airtight mason jar, a coffee grinder, and a French press. The coffee is simply amazing.

You can also buy flavor extracts in most spice sections to spruce the coffee up. I usually add about 1/8 a teaspoon of cherry, raspberry, or peppermint extract to my coffee.

And the whole set-up costs like $70 USD. It is cheaper than a keurig, easier to clean, and the coffee quality is roughly the same. Not to mention french presses don't have the wasteful k-cups of a keurig. Seriously, take the leap, you'll thank me later.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on May 07, 2017, 01:30:36 pm
I plan to once I get a house.  Space is currently at somewhat of a premium; I barely have any food prep space as it is.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Askold on May 07, 2017, 02:23:56 pm
Macron seems to be winning the elections in France. Yay!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on May 08, 2017, 08:58:27 pm
Finally tried a half shot or so of the Appleton Estate rum I got and I gotta say that, for non-spiced rum, it is both very smooth and eminently agreeable.  Not quite as pleasant as Kraken, but I can definitely see why its popular amongst rum lovers.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: SheChire on May 09, 2017, 01:31:18 pm
Finally got our passport situation all wrapped up. The breakdowns continue but recoveries are much quicker these last few days. All in all it`s fuckin miracle how I`m still standing and coordinating stuff, considering that according to our shrink`s diagnosis I`m suffering from heavy paranoia and anxiety which by all her accounts should have me constantly paralysed with fear and trying to kill myself. Apparently I never showed the outward symptoms due to some extreme mental strengh, which I believe to be a very nice thing to know about yourself even if amidst quite literal organic paranoia and fear. Now it`s just the question of getting the right pills on the right dosage and soon I might have a night without constant nightmares. For the first time in my life, too 8)
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: niam2023 on May 11, 2017, 12:55:31 am
I did a really good, long workout at the gym today - eight by eight sets, with 30 body weight squats after each exercise. So I did 240 body weight squats total today, along with my usual ab workout.

My legs feel floppy and exhausted, but I have never felt so satisfied.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Askold on May 17, 2017, 12:55:07 am
Cutest spambot ever... It was advertising FB page with an alarm that sends a signal to "everyone" every 15 minutes until you turn it off. ...Now that I think about it, it didn't mention anything about the ability to turn it off. So maybe it would just be a new FB alarm every 15 minutes until they delete their account.

I didn't click the link so I guess we'll never know. But I do think it is cute that someone thought that people would be lured in to whatever attack site they have by promise to be annoying to everyone of their FB friends.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Meshakhad on May 31, 2017, 01:42:07 am
So, I haven't been on in ages, so I'll update you on a certain major event in my life.

I got into grad school.

Specifically, I will be matriculating this fall in the School of International Affairs at PENN FUCKING STATE.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on May 31, 2017, 08:03:45 am
Hells yeah, good goin, homes!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Katsuro on June 11, 2017, 06:41:52 am
I just discovered that Mythbuster's Adam Savage and parliamentary candidate Lord Buckethead converse on Twitter and suddenly, despite the chaos, everything seems right with world.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on June 22, 2017, 12:04:28 pm
Just finished my final (of FOUR) final exam for this god-forsaken chemistry class.  For better or worse, I AM MOTHERFUCKING FREE AT GOD DAMNED, DICK-HUMPING LAST!  Unit exam, lab final, cumulative final, AND American Chemical Association exam; four finals in as many days, with two on the same day and a blissful break on Wednesday.  FUCK THIS CLASS.  Fuck this god damned class!  I have never suffered something so boring, infuriating, and tiring as fucking university-level chemistry, and yet some mad fuckers choose this shit as a major.  Anthropology was more interesting and engaging than this shit!  With any luck, I've only got two more semesters to go, then I can fucking work again like I've been wanting.

Fuck university.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on June 28, 2017, 12:14:49 am
I found a little Python IDE for my tablet, so I've got something to play with when I'm away from either my desktop or laptop.  It actually kinda feels like Python was made to be written on a mobile device, prolly the lack of curly brace syntax.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Zygarde on July 04, 2017, 10:50:13 pm
I finally learned the name of a cocktail I had while I was in Austin in 2016. It's called the  the love bug, it has  Vodka, Strawberry, Honey, Lemon and Sparkling Wine.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on July 04, 2017, 11:14:23 pm
Made chicken and waffles for dinner.  The chicken was exceptional, as were the waffles, though they could've used a bit more cinnamon and maybe a half-shot more rum.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: dpareja on July 06, 2017, 12:51:49 am
Made a smoothie with fresh strawberries, a banana, half a Navel orange, half a red grapefruit, plain yogurt, vanilla ice cream, and milk. Never had a smoothie with grapefruit before (and I don't particularly care for grapefruit), but it turned out pretty well.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ironbite on July 06, 2017, 07:51:29 am
Got my Switch.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Art Vandelay on July 06, 2017, 08:57:49 am
Bet it feels good to finally be able to turn the lights on and off.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ironbite on July 06, 2017, 09:24:33 am
I prefer to be in darkness.  It fits my soul.

Ironbite-*blares Wake Me Up from his Nintendo Switch*
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on July 08, 2017, 05:54:33 pm
Finally got around to watching the Netflix Castlevania series.

HOLY FUCK.  Its actually really good.  Brutal as fuck, but good.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on July 12, 2017, 09:36:40 pm
I just watched a spider build a web in person for the first time.  There are few things more utterly fascinating, I must say.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: niam2023 on July 30, 2017, 02:37:56 am
Busted 4 personal records in the best workout I've had in weeks.

165 pound incline bench
140 / 150 pound tricep extension

Those two are just the biggest leaps past prior personal records.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Askold on July 31, 2017, 04:12:09 pm
https://theguardiansofdemocracy.com/sheriff-joe-arpaio-found-guilty-contempt-charge-racial-profiling-faces-six-months-jail/

I was wondering how long that dick could keep on violating laws while supposedly being a lawman while getting away with it.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: dpareja on July 31, 2017, 04:23:28 pm
https://theguardiansofdemocracy.com/sheriff-joe-arpaio-found-guilty-contempt-charge-racial-profiling-faces-six-months-jail/

I was wondering how long that dick could keep on violating laws while supposedly being a lawman while getting away with it.

Trump will pardon him and make him the new Secretary of Homeland Security.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Katsuro on August 01, 2017, 07:00:20 am
https://theguardiansofdemocracy.com/sheriff-joe-arpaio-found-guilty-contempt-charge-racial-profiling-faces-six-months-jail/

I was wondering how long that dick could keep on violating laws while supposedly being a lawman while getting away with it.

Trump will pardon him and make him the new Secretary of Homeland Security.

And then fire him 6 weeks later.  Or less.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on August 01, 2017, 09:13:00 am
Or your money back!

Also, totally unrelated, but... *points to self*  100% seedless male, confirmed as of yesterday!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ironbite on August 01, 2017, 03:30:45 pm
I'm sure Sleepy is thrilled.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: TheContrarian on August 02, 2017, 03:21:08 pm
Been quite a good week actually.

Modernising processes and hardware refreshing old bits of kit that my workplace has been relying on for a couple of decades.  Highlight was rewriting a bespoke EXE file that had been used for batch printing a few million worth of invoices every month.  The old one was a 16-bit dinosaur running on a knackered old windows vista laptop.

It's now a scheduled task on the print server.  Bit less 90s chic.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on August 16, 2017, 10:03:32 am
I've played the first two zones of Sonic Mania, and Jim Sterling is 100% correct about it.  Its not just the Sonic game that the franchise desperately needed, its the sequel Sonic 3 & Knuckles never got.  Its pretty, its simple, and its fun.  Sega, take note: the indie scene knows how to make a Sonic game a hell of a lot better than Sonic Team ever fucking did.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Zygarde on August 20, 2017, 06:33:01 pm
So, I'm giving up Let's Playing, and I have to say, I'm not at all sad about it it was fun while it lasted but when no one watches your crap and you spend hours on end working on something, still it was a good run and I'm probably gonna be happier now that I'm no longer doing it.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Eiki-mun on August 25, 2017, 05:00:21 am
Well, it took me eight hours and several, several missteps, but I finally managed to build my own computer for the first time. And it's a really nice one too. This thing should last me for years, especially when I upgrade the video card.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Svata on August 25, 2017, 05:19:57 am
Bought new RAM, planning on installing it and attempting sell the machine for ~80% of what I bought it for (I.E. selling for 400), cause the RAM I'm installing is double the capacity of what I bought it for. So if anyone's up for a ASUS X550Za but with 16Gigs of RAM (or knows someone who is), HMU.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Eiki-mun on August 25, 2017, 09:01:08 pm
And after migrating the hard drives from my last computer over, I can finally announce and confirm.

Unlimited (my last computer) is dead and will be buried at the first chance available. Aestus Estus shall perform its absolute best as Unlimited's replacement. And it'll do a damn good job.

(https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/172353090563997696/350804657934958594/20170825_175007.jpg)

(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/172353090563997696/350804693397798932/20170825_175157.jpg)

Pictures relevant, they're the computer in question. Exterior and interior.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ironbite on August 27, 2017, 06:51:47 pm
Ex-Aid ended today.  I'm....kinda emotional about it.  Was a good series and it ended the way it needed to end.  Looking forward to Build next week.

Ironbite-oh and the DLCs.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: pyro on August 27, 2017, 10:17:56 pm
I've played the first two zones of Sonic Mania, and Jim Sterling is 100% correct about it.  Its not just the Sonic game that the franchise desperately needed, its the sequel Sonic 3 & Knuckles never got.  Its pretty, its simple, and its fun.  Sega, take note: the indie scene knows how to make a Sonic game a hell of a lot better than Sonic Team ever fucking did.

I pre-ordered Sonic Mania on Steam. I'll be able to play it in a few days, if everything goes well.

On a related note, have you played Freedom Planet? It is, in many ways, a better game than the Genesis Sonic titles ever were. And I don't just mean the visuals and audio that's clearly impossible in 16bit games, I mean the physics and combat system is designed from the ground up to give the game the action movie pacing that it should have. The boss battles, in particular, are just objectively better.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on August 28, 2017, 12:04:25 am
Not even heard of it til now, but I'll certainly keep an eye open for it!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: pyro on August 28, 2017, 11:31:15 am
Not even heard of it til now, but I'll certainly keep an eye open for it!

What console are you playing on?
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on August 28, 2017, 11:46:31 am
Xbone.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: pyro on August 28, 2017, 01:35:18 pm
Sorry, not available for that one. Just the Wii U, PS4, and the big three desktop OSs (Windows, OSX, Linux).
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on August 28, 2017, 03:22:16 pm
I got a real computer and a PS4, so I could look into either one of those.  Maybe PC, so I can dick around with it a bit, lol.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Søren on August 28, 2017, 10:56:31 pm
Took my driving test.

Passed with a 98
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: niam2023 on August 29, 2017, 03:08:19 am
I've gotten big enough that my large size letterman jacket is too small for my shoulders and arms.

On the road to 200+ pounds.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Svata on August 29, 2017, 04:59:42 am
I went grocery shopping. I now have food.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: KingOfRhye on August 30, 2017, 10:38:52 pm
I'm happily chilling in bed, drinking the last of my beer, listening to some good music.  That's not too shabby, I dare say!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on September 03, 2017, 06:57:02 pm
I have found a form of semi-fancy (ie: non-bum) wine that is actually rather enjoyable: ice apple wine.  The kind I got, at least, tastes like a somewhat stronger version of Redd's Apple Ale, but with an overall smoother flavour.  If other forms of ice wine follow suit, I might have something slightly more presentable than rum to drink, lol.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Random Gal on September 12, 2017, 01:27:17 pm
I went grocery shopping. I now have food.

Grocery shopping? You kids these days have it so easy! There was a day when people hunted their own mammoths and gathered their own berries and were proud of it, you spoiled little brat!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Art Vandelay on September 12, 2017, 01:47:02 pm
I went grocery shopping. I now have food.

Grocery shopping? You kids these days have it so easy! There was a day when people hunted their own mammoths and gathered their own berries and were proud of it, you spoiled little brat!

Mammoths and berries? Why, back in my day, we just had to hope a lucky lightning strike caused our constituent parts to form simple self-replicating molecules. And by diggity, we liked it that way!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ironbite on September 12, 2017, 03:20:27 pm
Pffft lightning strikes.  Back in my day, we had to wait for the component atoms of the universe to finally agitate enough to create the Big Bang to get something done.

Ironbite-AND WE HAD TO GO UPHILL IN THE SNOW 15 MILES BOTH WAYS TO BOOT!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: dpareja on September 12, 2017, 03:25:44 pm
Only 15? Lucky bastard.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Askold on September 12, 2017, 04:03:57 pm
You guys are weird. I'm probably the oldest (or second oldest) person on the forum and we didn't have to deal with any of that shit back when I was young.

Maybe it's just your country that is weird.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ironbite on September 12, 2017, 05:55:02 pm
I miss Old Viking.  And Sandman.

Ironbite-....THANKS ASKOLD!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Askold on September 13, 2017, 01:00:54 am
Wha'ts that you said? "Banks gold?" TYPE LOUDER FEATHER-BOT I CAN'T READ THAT WITH MY RHEUMY EYES!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Svata on September 13, 2017, 05:57:31 am
I did the "sleeping at night" thing! granted, it was only 2.5 hours, and it's still pre-6AM when I woke up, but I slept. At night. Rather than in the middle of the day.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Zygarde on September 15, 2017, 07:40:13 pm
So, my grandmother had to have thyroid cancer removal surgery today, and I'm glad to report it went well and she's expected to recover soon, so that's good.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Art Vandelay on September 18, 2017, 08:20:47 pm
The $70 worth of chocolate I ordered a week ago on impulse at 2 in the morning arrived. Usually I regret impulse buys. Now, though? I have 30 Kinder Buenoes and one and a half kilos of M&Ms, among other things. I'm pretty fucking pleased with myself right now.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Svata on September 23, 2017, 09:21:12 pm
Went to a Pre-Release for the new Magic set today. Went 3-1, so I feel pretty good about that.


Here's the deck. (sealed event. so pulled from 6 packs.)



 
(click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: lord gibbon on September 23, 2017, 10:33:42 pm
Nice! Dino's are best tribe in Ixalan!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Svata on September 23, 2017, 11:11:40 pm
Yeah, they're pretty sweet.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: niam2023 on September 24, 2017, 01:40:05 am
Powered out 245 pound squats like it ain't even a problem today in the gym. Might have something to do with my 315 pound max - though I may have to test for a new max squat weight.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on September 24, 2017, 11:27:36 am
Got Path of Fire for Guild Wars 2 a couple days ago and I'm having far, FAR too much fun carving a bloody swath through Balthazar's army.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on September 26, 2017, 05:54:21 pm
Got my student aid refund, today.  Got a new shirt, some pyjama shorts, and a sleep mask for napping.  All were good purchases!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sigmaleph on October 13, 2017, 04:38:59 pm
Not today, but I got engaged this week!!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Askold on October 13, 2017, 04:42:56 pm
Congratulations!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: dpareja on October 13, 2017, 05:58:41 pm
Lunch: Eggplant linguine with mozzarella.

Damn that was good.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Lana Reverse on October 13, 2017, 10:56:22 pm
Not today, but I got engaged this week!!

Congratulations!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: niam2023 on October 14, 2017, 01:08:30 am
My personal trainer Mitch says I am on track to be just like him in time for Summer - basically 220 pounds accounting for him being 6'4 and 260 pounds and me being 6'0.

Really a great thing to hear. I've always wanted to look like Mitch.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: dpareja on October 14, 2017, 08:05:05 pm
I helped restore democracy to Vancouver.

Longer version: A year or two ago, the Vancouver School Board (popularly elected by voters in the city) was fired by the provincial government for failing to pass a balanced budget and replaced with a single provincially-appointed administrator.

This year, a by-election was called to elect a new board to finish the balance of the term. (Also, one spot on City Council recently became vacant, and we also voted to fill that seat.)

And I just got home from voting. (One of the candidates is a post-op transwoman who is a former sex worker. She used to run a brothel for transwomen sex workers, and complained when it was shut down as a "common bawdy house," because there "wasn't anything common about it." I've never not voted for her--except maybe once when I voted a partisan centre-left slate to keep the right-wing party from controlling the various boards again--and while she hadn't run for a while because she realized her history was too controversial, apparently she's decided that society's changed enough that her past isn't a detriment any more. I hope she gets elected; I think her point of view will be a valuable one on the school board.)
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Katsuro on October 16, 2017, 07:08:58 am
Actually happened 2 days ago, but by some miracle the SNES themed special edition of the New 3DSXL didn't sell out immediately, even though Nintendo seems to only make 3 of any given product and then never make any more ever again, (which kind of implies the 3DS is dying, probably a combination of the Switch sort of making it obsolete and everyone getting sick of re-buying a DS every couple of years).  So I managed to get myself one, consolation for not being able to get a SNES mini, and have been playing the shit out of Diddy's Kong Quest AKA the best game ever made and I will fight you if you disagree.

Some might say spending nearly £180 on an obsolete console just for the privilege of buying a 20+ year old game for the 3rd time in my life to play it on a device that's painted to look like a squished version of another obsolete console is madness.  But I say fuck you, it's Diddy's Kong Quest and my DS looks like a SNES.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Random Gal on October 18, 2017, 07:24:53 am
So... it looks like today marks 30 years since I got shoved headfirst into this world.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: dpareja on October 18, 2017, 03:09:52 pm
So... it looks like today marks 30 years since I got shoved headfirst into this world.

How do you know you weren't a breech birth?
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ironbite on October 18, 2017, 06:00:46 pm
HAPPY DAY OF SPAWNING!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: niam2023 on October 25, 2017, 12:12:33 am
Officially 200 pounds of Cali Jock!!

Edit: make that 202 / 203. On the road to 220 pounds.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ironbite on November 06, 2017, 05:34:15 pm
I FOUND ME!

http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/Product/VariationDetails/64340

Ironbite-who wants to own me?
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on November 07, 2017, 10:23:21 pm
I MIGHT BE DYING.  The project I've been beating my head with a 2x4 over for the past several weeks might be done!  Fuck my database class, fuck JavaScript, fuck Node.js, and fuck this bullshit!  Whomever thought "Oh, I know!  I'LL MAKE IT SO YOU CAN DO WEB APIS IN JAVASCRIPT!" should be taken out back and shot.

I need a fucking drink, and its Tuesday.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Katsuro on November 08, 2017, 11:48:41 am
This happened:

Quote
Voters in the US state of Virginia have elected their first openly transgender state legislator.

Danica Roem, a 32-year-old journalist, ousted pro-Trump incumbent Republican Bob Marshall.

Mr Marshall had described himself as Virginia's "chief homophobe".
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-41913550

Marshall was the author of the infamous bathroom bill, for those who didn't know (like me).


Maybe this should be in the "Politics and Government" section, but this is a good thing that happened today.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sleepy on November 08, 2017, 05:32:49 pm
This happened:

Quote
Voters in the US state of Virginia have elected their first openly transgender state legislator.

Danica Roem, a 32-year-old journalist, ousted pro-Trump incumbent Republican Bob Marshall.

Mr Marshall had described himself as Virginia's "chief homophobe".
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-41913550

Marshall was the author of the infamous bathroom bill, for those who didn't know (like me).


Maybe this should be in the "Politics and Government" section, but this is a good thing that happened today.

I'm proud of my state for doing this. Along with us not electing the piece of shit republican candidate that was running for governor. The elections yesterday were pretty good all-around.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: pyro on November 09, 2017, 12:09:18 pm
Sooo... the same state elected the guy who did the bathroom bill and the first openly trans legislator.

The same state.

We live in interesting times.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ironbite on November 09, 2017, 01:10:41 pm
Ok so before I call you names belittling your intelligence I'm gonna make sure that I'm interperting you right.

The same state which is Virginia, in the same election, voted to keep the Bathroom Bill Guy and elected the first trans state legislator.  Is that right pyro?

Ironbite-is it?
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Askold on November 09, 2017, 04:45:12 pm
I think he meant that the same state had previously voted for the bathroom bill guy and now voted for the first trans legislator showing that the people have changed their minds.

Because it's not like whatshisname was quiet about his bigotry.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ironbite on November 09, 2017, 04:56:42 pm
NO he was not.  And I'm tickled pink by the lady's response

Ironbite-it's amazing.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on November 10, 2017, 10:26:18 am
Aah, I'm back to my old, over-achieving self.  I'm seeing if I can't get style points from my professor (he does do extra credit) for using stored procedures in my database instead of doing queries directly in the JavaScript.  Keeps the business logic neat and tidy, and it lets me show off a little.  I AM GOD OF DATABASES, MOTHERFUCKER.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: pyro on November 10, 2017, 12:41:37 pm
I think he meant that the same state had previously voted for the bathroom bill guy and now voted for the first trans legislator showing that the people have changed their minds.

Exactly.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ironbite on November 10, 2017, 02:26:49 pm
Damn.  OK BOYS!  THE PUBLIC LYNCHING IS CANCELED!  GO HOME OR GO TO ROY MOORE'S HOUSE!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on November 13, 2017, 11:31:41 pm
Getting back into working out and writing after a long hiatus.  It feels good to finally be working towards something other than school, again.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: niam2023 on November 13, 2017, 11:34:38 pm
Getting back into working out and writing after a long hiatus.  It feels good to finally be working towards something other than school, again.

What's your goal weight? I might be able to be of some assistance.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on November 14, 2017, 09:23:08 am
Currently?  Under 130kg.  Been hovering around 134-135kg for a while now, and its starting to bug me.  Just haven't had enough motivation to really do much of anything 'til recently.  University is, alas, quite draining.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: niam2023 on November 14, 2017, 02:59:20 pm
Okay, Ravy, you're going to want to start by incorporating a certain cardio session - do one minute slow, two minutes as fast as you can go, for about 12 minutes. I'd advise that you run or at least jog every day at least an hour, and also incorporate light, maybe thirty minutes of weight training.

Do as much of that as you can
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on November 14, 2017, 04:27:29 pm
I'll take that under advisement.  With finals coming up in a few weeks, shit's kinda gearing up in school, so my focus is largely there, as of now.  Also...well, let's just say my stamina ain't what it used to be, lol.  But, if nothing else, I got a goal towards which I can aspire, so thankee.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on November 15, 2017, 10:06:05 pm
Got my new tablet to replace my old buddy.  Now to log back in to all my shit!  Whee.

[ETA]

Also, got my tablet cover, yesterday!  Comes with a little Bluetooth keyboard, too.  Its a little cramped for someone with somewhat larger hands like myself, but I do like being able to actually type things longer than a couple of sentences whilst browsing on my tablet.  Don't care what anyone says, physical keyboards will ALWAYS be the best way to type.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on December 05, 2017, 10:55:05 am
In less than 10 minutes, I got a web API working on my tablet using Flask.  Compare that to all the hell I went thru with Node.js to just get the fucker to work (read: several weeks), and I can see why people had an easy time with previous iteations of my database class.  Flask-API is beautiful, simple, and very easy to use.  Why in the name of the Maker's left testicle we were forced to use something as hateful Node.js and nginx is beyond me.  This teaches the fundamentals of web APIs (which, I'll grant ya, are important in this day and age) in a way that is not only easy on the eyes, but easy to see exactly what's going on...easier to mentally digest.

Just goes to show that following moronic trends does not mean that you'll be teaching your students fundamental concepts any better.  In fact, it actively stymied many of my classmates, because they had to figure out a tonne of esoteric issues (with completely unhelpful error messages, to boot) just to get the damned Node.js crap to work properly.

Guess we can't have students learn the fundamentals without fucking them over, somehow.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on December 11, 2017, 09:17:40 pm
For better or worse, this godforsaken semester is over.  At least it felt quick...that's about its only saving grace.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: niam2023 on December 12, 2017, 02:17:11 am
My semester is just about over. My English teacher told me the only thing I need to change in my English Final Essay is the date - she outright asked if I was secretly some kind of AP Student who studied college english in middle school.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on December 12, 2017, 03:42:02 pm
Are you in community college or university?  The former tends to expect people to be barely literate, in my experience, so being able to write a cogent sentence means you're a shoe-in for an A unless you just don't put in the (admittedly minimal) work.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: dpareja on December 19, 2017, 07:53:53 pm
I saw this.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DRcxei3X4AAPEmo.jpg:small)
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sleepy on December 22, 2017, 05:55:10 pm
My boss let me off work early today, and now I'm on vacation until after the new year. I needed this.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Eiki-mun on December 23, 2017, 10:22:36 am
After trying a Lyft today, I am never driving myself to the airport ever again. No economy lots or waiting for a bus to get to the terminal, no drowsy driving at 7 AM, it was amazing.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: niam2023 on December 31, 2017, 09:24:59 pm
On a day when a lot of other people are at home, I went to the gym and knocked out like four or five new Personal Records today - including 3 plates on hacksquat, 165 pound deadlift, whole new kind of deadlift 5x5 and leg extension.

A lot of people are saying my legs are packing on size. Already having trouble getting my pants on.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: dpareja on January 07, 2018, 02:37:30 am
It's a small thing, but I submitted my first thing to the (once again) mainpage in years and it got accepted pretty quickly.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: niam2023 on January 09, 2018, 11:59:58 pm
Big fitness milestone - I hit an 8 rep set at 7 plates each side, my new max. For those unfamiliar, this means I leg pressed 630 pounds 8 times today.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Eiki-mun on January 11, 2018, 12:28:53 am
(https://puu.sh/yYO6L/4e4696c104.png)

I love doing my taxes.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on February 01, 2018, 02:06:18 pm
There is now a Pip (Pusheen's brother) plushie.  I am inordinately pleased by this.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: rookie on February 01, 2018, 06:13:33 pm
I got my new camera today.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: niam2023 on February 06, 2018, 07:11:14 pm
I may be competing in bodybuilding during Summer - my bulking phase is going really well, weight trending up - the aim is 230 pounds body weight before the start of my cut phase during April.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on February 14, 2018, 09:17:59 am
Okay, I ain't goin veg, but I'll be damned if some of their stuff I've tried isn't actually pretty damned good.  Veggie burgers and sausage links are fucking tasty and while they don't exactly line up to their meaty counterparts, they're close enough in both taste and texture that one could damn near be fooled by 'em.

Science is fucking crazy.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: rookie on February 14, 2018, 06:43:39 pm
Vegetarian meals CAN be delicious. I make at least one a week for dinner for the family. Nobody has ever complained.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: rookie on February 16, 2018, 12:13:17 am
I think I got a job. I got a call from a nice HR lady from a company I forgot I applied to. She said to show up sometime Monday with my driving record and we can start doing the paperwork to get me on board. I've worked corporate for so long I forgot Mom and Pops can do that.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on March 14, 2018, 07:43:57 pm
Holy shit, how have I gone without toe socks all these years?  My feet have been in a state of zero sweat all day, which has never happened before in my life.  This shit is fucking magical.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on March 19, 2018, 07:28:33 pm
I actually finished an OS assignment ahead of time.  Its the last one, but damn it, I'm proud of myself!  I even tested it!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Art Vandelay on April 01, 2018, 08:25:16 am
Finally stopped shitting blood this morning. Thank Christ, I was starting to get a little worried (not to mention, sick of the mess).
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on April 06, 2018, 08:15:25 pm
I think I'm almost to the point where I can sight-read a fair bit of Latin.  I couldn't, for the life of me, tell you most of the grammatical constructs I see, but it just kinda...makes sense.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on April 15, 2018, 06:49:25 pm
Anniversary dinner was better than last year!  Steak was thicc as fucc (and damn good), the broccoli boiled up nicely (was perfectly tender), the onions got sauteed just right, and the potatoes...I need to stop thinking about the potatoes, lest I go back to the leftovers and shove my face into them.  Got them just crispy, and the garlic powder stuck good and proper.

FUCK.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Katsuro on April 16, 2018, 12:27:03 pm
My provisional driver's license arrived. Now to get driving lessons...

....the DVLA reckons the average amount of lessons for 1st time passers is 45 hours. Most schools seem to charge about £25 an hour. That's £1125 total. Fuck.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on April 16, 2018, 07:23:30 pm
Neural networks playing games are awesome and absolutely adorable.  Can't help but wanna cheer the little guys on.  Guess what I've been watching recently?
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on April 25, 2018, 10:08:07 am
Double-post, fuck the police.

I rolled up a site courtesy of Google Sites to keep track of my fics.  Recently got back into it after a fair hiatus (university is a bitch), and wanted something more organized and dynamic than a friggin spreadsheet, even if it was pretty and colour-coded.  Hell, if any of y'all are interested, she's here (https://sites.google.com/site/hagunemnonfics/home).  Its kinda sparse and bare-bones, but at least its clean and easy to work with.  Also, organized.  I feel good about things.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Kanzenkankaku on April 28, 2018, 03:50:50 am
The Koreas are deescalating and I'm optimistic.
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Post by: RavynousHunter on April 28, 2018, 10:47:43 am
Today marks the official end of classes for this asshole semester!  I only got two finals, next week, and I am, in the words of MLK, "free at last."  Then, I get to go on a harrowing oddyssee of gaming, machine learning, boredom, and indolence for many weeks!  Ain't got no summer classes, now, bitches!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ironbite on April 28, 2018, 03:30:00 pm
Any wedding preparations?
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Post by: Sleepy on April 28, 2018, 05:31:15 pm
My mom and I bought my wedding dress today!
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Post by: ironbite on April 28, 2018, 05:58:28 pm
I ask and I get an answer!
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Post by: Askold on May 07, 2018, 03:43:27 pm
Had a job interview today. I was pretty nervous but I made it to the second round of interviews.


...Which is tomorrow.


...And the job may start a week later because the company needs to replace a few employees since one is moving to another job and one is going on a maternity leave and though she'll be back later on they will need a replacement in the meanwhile. ...And obviously to replace two veterans they are hiring 4 people.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sigmaleph on May 16, 2018, 04:31:18 pm
Finally changed my legal name and gender!
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Post by: Lana Reverse on May 16, 2018, 05:02:57 pm
Finally changed my legal name and gender!

That's great!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on June 06, 2018, 04:02:52 pm
I've discovered that my tablet's Firefox version can't render the flower bouquet emoji, but CAN render the middle finger emoji.  Priorities!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Art Vandelay on June 10, 2018, 09:14:12 am
I think I'm turning into a culinary weeb. I'm almost convinced that Japanese food is as good as even Italian food. The good stuff from an 4 or 5 star restaurant is fucking amazing.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on June 10, 2018, 10:36:38 am
When your mouth's right, its fuckin right.  There's nothin quite like joining fresh-made sushi and chicken fried rice right off the hibachi.  I want one of those bastards for my own house; a whole steel table that's nothing but cooking surface.  So long as it isn't gas...
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Art Vandelay on June 10, 2018, 10:45:32 am
Thus far, I've fallen in love with pretty much everything the slitty eyed little fellows have done with eel, kingfish and/or scallops. In fact, top notch unagi nigiri is to fucking die for. I could eat it for the rest of my life and not get sick of it.
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Post by: ironbite on June 10, 2018, 03:19:50 pm
Hey Art...dial back the racism a smidge ok hun?

But yes, good Japanese food is just to die for.  I want to go to Japan just to eat everything they have.  Fresh raman off the cart?

Ironbite-sign my fat ass up.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Art Vandelay on June 10, 2018, 11:07:04 pm
I aporogise.

Art Vanderay - That was most dishonorabru.
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Post by: Kanzenkankaku on June 12, 2018, 11:46:27 pm
Got money in my accounts now. Gonna be buying a couple treats.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on June 17, 2018, 12:46:00 am
Normally, I do not like licorice, but I quite like this absinthe, which tastes like black licorice made love to vodka.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on June 20, 2018, 01:36:37 pm
Made an Italian tuna patty for lunch instead of my normal veggie burger.  I gotta say, slight carbonization aside, it turned out quite well.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Kanzenkankaku on June 21, 2018, 03:52:06 am
Also this was like yesterday/2 days ago but I hadnt had Jimmy Johns in so long.
The Italian is still so good.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ironbite on June 22, 2018, 10:05:56 am
I just got 10,000 legit posts on this incarnation of the boards.

Ironbite-SUCK IT SHANE FOR WAX!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Kanzenkankaku on June 26, 2018, 03:56:21 am
you post a lot Ironbite.

teach me your ways wise one.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ironbite on June 26, 2018, 03:47:06 pm
Easy .  Get into fights with the chew toys.

Ironbite-and post away.,
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Kanzenkankaku on June 26, 2018, 11:20:17 pm
After literal years I finally found my Egyptian God Yu-Gi-Oh Cards. Turns out I hid them in a box of playing cards (the kind used for Poker or 21 or Go Fish).

This shit was hidden as well as the treasures buried with the Pharaohs in their Pyramids. 
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: niam2023 on June 27, 2018, 12:49:32 am
You found them in just enough time for me to run them over with my Utopia the Lightning.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Kanzenkankaku on June 27, 2018, 03:51:29 am
I don't know any of these newfangled fancy-schmancy ones. Except that they've got hybrid monster-spells called Pendulums now.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Art Vandelay on June 27, 2018, 03:56:47 am
So I guess it's time to dddddddddddduel.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on July 04, 2018, 07:39:54 pm
The egg I used to make my tuna patty had two yolks in it.  I ate twins!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Kanzenkankaku on July 05, 2018, 06:11:10 am
today, er yesterday now i guess was the 4th and we lit off some pretty fireworks and threw all those little poppers all over the driveway for what felt like a couple hours minimum.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on July 05, 2018, 08:52:37 am
I am envy.  Living in an apartment blows, especially on the 4th.
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Post by: Svata on July 10, 2018, 06:37:43 pm
Got my laptop case replaced! (The old one was heavily damaged and getting worse every week)
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on August 03, 2018, 06:45:08 pm
I have discovered Korean melons.  They're basically smaller honeydews you can eat like an apple, if you're so inclined.  Skin's nice, thin, and perfectly edible.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Kanzenkankaku on August 04, 2018, 05:45:59 am
Would I be able to find these at asian grocery stores?
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on August 04, 2018, 10:33:09 am
I found 'em at Wegman's, so they should be, in theory, available at any somewhat upmarket grocery store like that.  International markets might also have 'em, too.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: niam2023 on August 06, 2018, 04:55:14 am
Hard to believe I made six chapters of anything in such a short amount of time, let alone my take on Jacob's...interesting perspective.

But I suppose this is an accomplishment.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ironbite on August 06, 2018, 10:15:28 am
I guess his second cousin really is a good fuck.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on August 07, 2018, 01:20:07 pm
You know what's awesome?  Smoked bacon gouda.  That shit's excellent with some red Swiss chard on a chicken sandwich.  Throw some dill pickle slice on it, and you've got one hell of a lunchy boi.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ironbite on September 16, 2018, 03:20:27 pm
As of this post, I am now the highest posting member of this forum.  The only one ahead of me has an artificial post count that was for title checking.

Ironbite-SUCK IT PEOPLE!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Svata on September 16, 2018, 05:56:18 pm
Congrats. You've spent more time talking on this forum than any of us other losers.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ironbite on September 16, 2018, 06:34:51 pm
And don't you forget it Mr. 1500.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: davedan on September 16, 2018, 07:28:50 pm
How can  you find out who has the highest post count anyway? Also is this one of those inverse penis size things?
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ironbite on September 16, 2018, 07:32:14 pm
Members then click on posts.

Ironbite-sorts the members lists by post count.
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Post by: RavynousHunter on September 16, 2018, 09:17:05 pm
Huh, I'm in the top 10.  Nice, I guess...?
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: niam2023 on September 17, 2018, 04:42:45 am
Number 15 on that list.

Well, in other news, I hit a really good 275 lbs deadlift today, working up to 5 reps at 315 lbs.

I was told I apparently look like a wrestler, so there's that.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on September 19, 2018, 05:12:40 pm
I am enjoying my parallel programming class more than I thought I would.  Its actually mentally taxing, but in a good way.  Doesn't hurt that, as far as I'm aware, all the stops are off and I'm free to (ab)use the C++ standard as much as I'm able to finish the assignments.  Time to shine, bitches.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: niam2023 on September 21, 2018, 11:56:16 pm
I achieved a 285 lbs deadlift and squat today!

Just a bit more until I can hit a 315 lbs deadlift.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BoAsyvBnPSl/?taken-by=shaunperry129
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Art Vandelay on September 22, 2018, 12:04:02 am
I farted and scared the cat.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on September 26, 2018, 07:05:33 pm
...Is it bad that I'm having an immense amount of fun taking the absolute piss out of my idiotic Digital Storytelling class by flooding my "content" with sarcasm, utter contempt, and black humour out the ass?  Because treating the class as an absolute joke is damned enjoyable.  Especially when it tries to be serious with some of the assignments.

In short, I'm having fun turning a dull-as-dishwater class into a creative mockery.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Kanzenkankaku on September 30, 2018, 04:27:58 am
Found myself on page 4 of sorting it all by post count.

but idk I guess relaxation happened today. I didn't have to fret about Math Homework since I did everything that was due today. Though I do need to practice a little tomorrow. I didn't have to do too much today though in terms of actually labouring over anything.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on October 16, 2018, 10:13:28 pm
You know...Japan makes a damn fine beer.  Sapporo isn't quite as good as Guinness, but I'd be lying if I said I didn't enjoy it damn near as much.

[ETA]
They also make a good whisky.  It's like scotch, but actually drinkable.  I'm kinda fecked writing this, but I quite enjoyed the Suntory I got a few days ago.  Shit is better than the Scottish crap I bought.  Japan knows it's booze.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: KingOfRhye on October 21, 2018, 02:45:54 pm
I had some Sapporo a long time ago.  I remember thinking it was OK, but not great.  I used to live right by a store that had a pretty good beer selection and would have new things every so often, so I was always trying something new.

What I really miss is Pete's Wicked Ale.  I loved that stuff, but it's not even made any more.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Kanzenkankaku on October 22, 2018, 02:55:17 am
Didn't happen today, but I've been back in counseling thanks to school. Best part is I don't have to pay for it because I'm already paying the college in tuition and other fees. Though this is only up to 12 times, I don't need to have it every week or anything but it can definitely point me in the right directions when a time comes to pass when I have to actually pay someone with my own money from my own pockets ith no middle group receiving most of it.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: rookie on October 25, 2018, 05:09:31 pm
My motorcycle and I will be good and legal Saturday! I get to start commuting on Monday.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on October 27, 2018, 05:06:04 pm
I'm starting to learn Fortran, mostly for shits and/or giggles.  I reimplemented a pi estimator my parallel computing teacher gave us in Fortran, and I actually kind of enjoyed it.  I haven't learned a new programming language in quite a while...it feels nice.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on November 12, 2018, 10:04:23 pm
I just learned how to poach an egg.  Oh my god, they are wonderful.  Pop the whole yolk in at once, and its just a gush of wondrous, warm egginess.  I think that's my new favourite way to cook an egg.
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Post by: davedan on November 12, 2018, 10:08:29 pm
How do you do it Ravy?

I use a big pot of water with a tablespoon of salt. Crack two eggs into a cup. Once the water is boiling turn off the heat and slide eggs in. Cover the pot and then scoop them out after 3 mins and 30seconds with a slotted spoon. Good to put a teaspoon of lemon juice on the eggs after you crack them into the cup.
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Post by: RavynousHunter on November 12, 2018, 10:12:04 pm
I ground some pink salt into the water, added about a tablespoon of rice vinegar and got the water just boiling.  Whisk a whirlpool into the water, lay in the egg, and let it go til the yolk rises to the top.  Lay on a bit of paper towel to dry, then just add salt and pepper to taste.  Simple and easy.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ironbite on November 12, 2018, 10:19:14 pm
I have to come over for breakfast one day.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on November 12, 2018, 10:21:23 pm
When Sleeps and I get a house, I have already sworn that I will make the holidays a culinary fuckstravaganza.  I will be your god and there will be sauce.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ironbite on November 12, 2018, 10:28:31 pm
I shall bring the stuffed peppers.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: davedan on November 13, 2018, 12:56:51 am
The ultimate breakfast extravaganza is when you make your own hollandaise, especially good on sourdough bread
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on November 26, 2018, 11:12:57 pm
Just made the most epic chicken, tomato, and onion soup.  Put a table spoon of butter in a pot, melt it, crush about 3 cloves of garlic into the pot and add 2 onions sliced into thin crescents.  Let those go on medium heat til just soft and throw in about 20oz of tomato puree with about half that in beef broth.  Add about a teaspoon each of salt and pepper, along with a sprig's worth of fresh thyme and a mixture of dried rosemary, oregano, basil, and red pepper flakes.  Bring that to a boil and cover, letting it simmer on a low heat for about 5 minutes.  Pop in two star anise into the pot and let it go for another five minutes.  After removing the star anise, add to the soup base 2 breast's worth of cooked chicken chunks that have been combined with some salt, pepper, and about half a teaspoon of black sesame oil.  Let it sit for a few minutes to cool off and enjoy one hell of a nice, thick soup.

Source of the recipe: right outta my ass.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: KingOfRhye on November 27, 2018, 10:49:57 am
Just made the most epic chicken, tomato, and onion soup.  Put a table spoon of butter in a pot, melt it, crush about 3 cloves of garlic into the pot and add 2 onions sliced into thin crescents.  Let those go on medium heat til just soft and throw in about 20oz of tomato puree with about half that in beef broth.  Add about a teaspoon each of salt and pepper, along with a sprig's worth of fresh thyme and a mixture of dried rosemary, oregano, basil, and red pepper flakes.  Bring that to a boil and cover, letting it simmer on a low heat for about 5 minutes.  Pop in two star anise into the pot and let it go for another five minutes.  After removing the star anise, add to the soup base 2 breast's worth of cooked chicken chunks that have been combined with some salt, pepper, and about half a teaspoon of black sesame oil.  Let it sit for a few minutes to cool off and enjoy one hell of a nice, thick soup.

Source of the recipe: right outta my ass.

Damn, that sounds good.  Probably smells AMAZING, too.   ;D
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Post by: ironbite on November 27, 2018, 03:53:59 pm
Needs more garlic.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: lord gibbon on December 11, 2018, 05:04:15 pm
Finally got my computer back after two weeks in the shop. It feels so good to be connected again.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: rookie on December 12, 2018, 06:08:49 pm
Welcome back to the 21st century.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on December 12, 2018, 07:44:11 pm
Welcome to the future, NOTHING IS CHROME AND EVERYTHING SUCKS.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Kanzenkankaku on December 16, 2018, 03:36:34 am
Welcome to the future, NOTHING IS CHROME AND EVERYTHING SUCKS.

fuck, that episode of spongebob lied to me?!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: rookie on January 22, 2019, 08:41:17 pm
I had Tim Hortons for the first time today! How the hell did you wacky Canucks manage such excellent coffee?!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Kanzenkankaku on January 26, 2019, 06:57:23 pm
Just hit 1 post per day now.  :)
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ironbite on January 26, 2019, 08:06:05 pm
Congrats?
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Kanzenkankaku on January 26, 2019, 08:57:29 pm
Yeah its a silly goal but it feels mildly interesting to have finally caught up to that.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Kanzenkankaku on February 03, 2019, 05:03:57 pm
https://imgur.com/a/qdyTvpS

screencapped my 666th post and made it something fitting
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Art Vandelay on March 07, 2019, 07:26:36 am
I just learned that a while back at some sporting event in Kuwait, they played the Kazakhstan national anthem from Borat instead of the real anthem during the medal ceremony. It made my incredibly immature self so, so happy to see a young woman with a gold medal standing at attention with her hand over her heart looking all serious while the words "Come grasp the mighty penis of our leader, from junction with the testes to tip of his face" were played at full blast.

Ah, good times.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on March 07, 2019, 09:58:34 am
I found out that Grim Dawn's soundtrack is on Bandcamp.  I am pleased by this development.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: dpareja on March 07, 2019, 06:05:21 pm
I just got approved for a substantial tax break for the rest of my life.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Eiki-mun on March 07, 2019, 07:24:04 pm
I just completed jury duty by sitting in a room and playing mobile games for 7 hours. There are worse ways to spend one's time.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on March 07, 2019, 07:41:11 pm
Sundried tomatoes go great in ramen.  Especially when they're julienne cut.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Kanzenkankaku on March 08, 2019, 01:40:25 am
Not exactly today but last night (stretching into this morning) I had a super great long bout of sleep and felt well rested after coming down with a minor ailment that made me puke it out and then sleep for 13 hours straight.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on March 08, 2019, 10:29:41 am
Sleeps and I got the first item bough off our wedding registry.  We are now the proud owners of a food processor!  When the house is firmly in our grasp, I shall use the absolute hell out of it.  I'm thinking our first culinary stop will be proper nachos; none of that Velveeta shit for the cheese, Imma make some proper cheese sauce!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on March 10, 2019, 10:19:16 pm
I just had a good bit of fun with Python: I made a script that automatically starts Ultima Online (via Razor), logs me in, and gets me into the game with zero input from me.  This will be good when I get a house and need to quickly refresh it periodically by logging in as the owner of said property.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Askold on March 11, 2019, 06:23:13 am
...I think I recall some co-worker mentioning years ago how when he went to work he'd leave his computer running UO with a bot doing all the grinding of specific professions, including obtaining the materials for making items and then selling the items.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on March 11, 2019, 11:39:26 am
Wonder on what shard he played, because AFK resource gathering usually gets you banned outright; at least on reputable servers.  Gaining skill is usually okay, so long as there's no resource or wealth acquisition involved.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on March 24, 2019, 11:37:32 am
The whole world had something good happen to it a few days ago.

It has been announced that there will, at long last, be another Bill & Ted, which has been slated for release summer of next year.  There is but one word to describe this development: EXCELLENT.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on March 28, 2019, 10:02:37 am
Triple post, whatever.  Not my fault if no one else contributes.

I happened upon an interesting thing, today.  I was going to make coffee, like ya do, but found that my Dunkin hazelnut coffee was only about half of what I needed for a pot of appropriate strength.  So, I got a brainwave.  Ground up about half what I normally do of Death Wish coffee and mixed it in with the Dunkin.  The result was actually pretty damn good; it added a nice, strong hit to the Dunkin and a tasty hazelnut flavour to the Death Wish.

Mmm...coffee.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: davedan on March 28, 2019, 06:55:17 pm
Ok Ravy, I will break it up - The good thing that happened is I went to the cafe for breakfast this morning. Forgot how good it was - poached eggs, bacon, avo, beans and toast with a double shot flat white and my day is starting fucking brilliantly.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Chaos Undivided on March 30, 2019, 09:06:57 pm
I just found a 20 between my couch cushions. That's always nice.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Art Vandelay on April 01, 2019, 07:42:09 am
Finally got laid, after an absolute cunt of a dry spell (pun intended) no less, with a girl I've really liked for a long time now. Our parents probably won't be too thrilled, but to be honest I really couldn't give less of a shit about that right now.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: davedan on April 01, 2019, 05:53:19 pm
Why would your parents or her parents care? Unless you're cousins.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Art Vandelay on April 01, 2019, 06:36:24 pm
Why would your parents or her parents care?
Not mine and/or hers, ours. People tend to object to that sort of thing for some stupid reason.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: davedan on April 01, 2019, 06:47:39 pm
I go to cousins and you say, hold my beer.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Art Vandelay on April 01, 2019, 06:52:22 pm
And I say to my imaginary April Fools sister/concubine, hold my incredibly tiny cock.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: davedan on April 01, 2019, 07:12:04 pm
Bravo
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on April 02, 2019, 06:00:35 pm
Made cinnamon sugar baked apples, today.  Holy crap, the whole apartment smells of apple pie.  It is maddening and also awesome.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ironbite on April 02, 2019, 07:13:23 pm
How do you keep Sleepy from just...jumping you?
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on April 02, 2019, 09:31:29 pm
It is quite difficult, I assure you.  It will become more difficult when I have a proper kitchen.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ironbite on April 03, 2019, 04:26:14 pm
Ahhh.

Well I'm a Hugo Award nominee so there's that.

Ironbite-what're you doing with your life?
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on April 03, 2019, 05:12:07 pm
... You're Chuck Tingle?
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Sigmaleph on April 03, 2019, 08:51:22 pm
... You're Chuck Tingle?

AO3 (the fanfiction archive) got nominated for a Hugo in the Related Works category. I don't think Mr. Tingle was a nominee this year.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on April 03, 2019, 09:29:44 pm
... You're Chuck Tingle?

AO3 (the fanfiction archive) got nominated for a Hugo in the Related Works category. I don't think Mr. Tingle was a nominee this year.

That is outright heresy.  We must correct this obvious mistake at once!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Kanzenkankaku on April 04, 2019, 03:24:51 am
As in all of AO3?

Holy shit I'm nominated too if thats true.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ironbite on April 04, 2019, 09:49:29 am
No it's not all of us who've posted works on AO3.  Just the people who run the place.  But it's nice to brag.

Ironbite-also buying my first car today....I'M A REAL BOY NOW!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on April 04, 2019, 02:28:47 pm
Got thru a 1st round interview with a place that does work for the Dept. of Veterans' Affairs, got 2nd round interview setup for Monday morning.  Here's hoping it goes well; not only do I want to fucking work again, but I'd actually like working on something that benefits people that need it, and not just me and some corporate cunts.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Kanzenkankaku on April 05, 2019, 03:59:00 am
Are you one of the volunteers or employees over there ironbite? That's kinda cool.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ironbite on April 05, 2019, 08:28:53 am
Nay I am not.  I work for an airline.

Ironbite-but that's still cool Ravy
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on April 05, 2019, 10:00:24 am
Cheah!  Got it all confirmed.  Let's hope this shit does well.  Even if it isn't a "park here and move up" job, it'll still look damn good on a resume.  People eat up anything that's gotta do with veterans.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Art Vandelay on April 05, 2019, 10:02:35 am
Not necessarily literally, though. Which I'm sure was found out the hard way at some point in the past.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on April 15, 2019, 06:33:11 pm
Okay, when Chef Ramsay calls filet mignon the "Rolls Royce of beef," the man ain't fucking joking.  Had it for the first time in my life, cooked by yours truly, and Jesus CHRIST.  If only it weren't $20 a pound...
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on June 05, 2019, 02:22:21 pm
Lotta good shit in the past couple of weeks.  Got married and am finally in an actual house for the first time in...6 years, I think.  I finally have more than 1 square meter of counterspace!  And a grill!  And a fecking flat-top stove!  And my desktop's got a temporary setup with the old desk til we can get something a bit more snazzy and permanent.  It feels so weird, having been without it for the past couple weeks, to actually sit down and look at a fixed screen that's larger than my tablet and closer than my TV.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Chaos Undivided on June 05, 2019, 05:28:05 pm
Lotta good shit in the past couple of weeks.  Got married and am finally in an actual house for the first time in...6 years, I think.  I finally have more than 1 square meter of counterspace!  And a grill!  And a fecking flat-top stove!  And my desktop's got a temporary setup with the old desk til we can get something a bit more snazzy and permanent.  It feels so weird, having been without it for the past couple weeks, to actually sit down and look at a fixed screen that's larger than my tablet and closer than my TV.

Congrats, man.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: davedan on June 05, 2019, 07:59:17 pm
Lotta good shit in the past couple of weeks.  Got married and am finally in an actual house for the first time in...6 years, I think.  I finally have more than 1 square meter of counterspace!  And a grill!  And a fecking flat-top stove!  And my desktop's got a temporary setup with the old desk til we can get something a bit more snazzy and permanent.  It feels so weird, having been without it for the past couple weeks, to actually sit down and look at a fixed screen that's larger than my tablet and closer than my TV.

Congrats to you and Sleepy Ravy. Fantastic stuff.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ironbite on June 05, 2019, 08:35:35 pm
Lotta good shit in the past couple of weeks.  Got married and am finally in an actual house for the first time in...6 years, I think.  I finally have more than 1 square meter of counterspace!  And a grill!  And a fecking flat-top stove!  And my desktop's got a temporary setup with the old desk til we can get something a bit more snazzy and permanent.  It feels so weird, having been without it for the past couple weeks, to actually sit down and look at a fixed screen that's larger than my tablet and closer than my TV.

You should invite me over.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: fluffyDbringer on June 05, 2019, 09:51:24 pm
real glad to see you doing well, man
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: niam2023 on June 05, 2019, 09:58:08 pm
Every single day I feel my cardiovascular health is improving as my shred goes on.

I am gonna look good.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on June 05, 2019, 10:17:53 pm
Lotta good shit in the past couple of weeks.  Got married and am finally in an actual house for the first time in...6 years, I think.  I finally have more than 1 square meter of counterspace!  And a grill!  And a fecking flat-top stove!  And my desktop's got a temporary setup with the old desk til we can get something a bit more snazzy and permanent.  It feels so weird, having been without it for the past couple weeks, to actually sit down and look at a fixed screen that's larger than my tablet and closer than my TV.

You should invite me over.

So long as ya call ahead, I don't think Sleeps would mind.  I'd ask her, too, of course.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ironbite on June 06, 2019, 09:51:15 am
See an invitation pretty much implies the two of you agree to let me over.

Ironbite-and near your fine china which only goes for $400 on the black market
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on June 06, 2019, 10:17:38 am
I have more than enough knives to stop you, don't worry.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ironbite on June 06, 2019, 03:46:56 pm
Do you?
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on June 06, 2019, 04:41:57 pm
I am grill daddy.  Of course I do.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ironbite on June 06, 2019, 10:57:46 pm
I'm not sure you understand though.  I'm a being who's main gimmick is exploding.  Do you have...enough knives?

Ironbite-and fine china.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on June 07, 2019, 09:40:01 am
I thought your gimmick was respawning.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ironbite on June 07, 2019, 10:12:02 am
It is.  I explode then respawn.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on June 07, 2019, 09:14:47 pm
So, I'd need to contain you like SCP-076?  Good thing I got access to tonnes of depleted uranium for reasons that are far too uninteresting and not-dealing-with-crazy-Russians to tell.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Askold on June 08, 2019, 04:38:49 am
Just pluck his feathers one by one until he looks like a silly featherless turkey and is too embarrassed to continue fighting.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on June 08, 2019, 10:53:57 am
You are a brilliant man.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ironbite on June 08, 2019, 04:15:14 pm
You guys are aware I originate from an era before dinosaurs had feathers right?

Ironbite-and I'm a transforming robot right?  From the planet Cybertron right?
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: fluffyDbringer on June 08, 2019, 06:17:46 pm
got my IT degree and moving to a new apartment next week, which, holy shit, hadn't thought I could get this far for a while
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Skybison on June 09, 2019, 12:57:16 am
My brain automatically reads IT as Incel Tears.

I didn't know you could get a degree in that, I totally should
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Kanzenkankaku on June 09, 2019, 07:13:19 am
The good shit is coming up. Within a week I'll be out and can finally stop freaking out and fretting on everything school related and won't have to procrastinate any more. I;m gonna get it ALL dne
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on June 09, 2019, 11:17:00 am
You got this, homes!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: fluffyDbringer on June 09, 2019, 12:05:36 pm
you've definitely got this
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on June 09, 2019, 10:08:40 pm
For the first time ever, I have made bread.  Specifically, focaccia.  I forgot to buy a rolling pin, but that didn't stop it from turning out fucking excellent.

... Still need to buy a rolling pin, though.  And more flour.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ironbite on June 10, 2019, 03:48:29 pm
Oil and pepper is all you need for that type of bread btw.

Ironbite-just...sublime
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Kanzenkankaku on June 11, 2019, 10:02:40 pm
done with like 2/3 of classes for this quarter.
should start on my paper l8er tonite but for now relaxing

too full of burg.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on June 14, 2019, 07:07:17 pm
There's something oddly satisfying about watching a neural network train, even if is literally just watching a progress bar fill up multiple times.  Seeing the loss go down and the accuracy steadily increase is just...catharsis.  Pure catharsis.  Doesn't hurt that I basically rolled this one almost entirely on my own and there were maybe...two major brain-benders that got in my way.  Its just pleasant knowing that all I have to do is design a digital math-brain, give it pictures of things (say, happy Sims), and have it learn what one looks like with no added intervention on my behalf.

Its the closest I'll ever get to raising a child.  ...Until I create the first android, of course.

[ETA]

Also, this blueberry jam I just made is fucking rapturous in how good it is.  And how piss easy it was to make, too.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Kanzenkankaku on June 26, 2019, 09:47:34 pm
technically today since it was early/late last night. but i reunited with and old internet friend. im happy.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on September 22, 2019, 05:56:12 pm
Wanna know what's better than regular pizza?  Pizzas that can fit in the palm of your hand.  They're adorable, and put a little garlic powder on top of the cheese prior to cooking, they're fucking delicious.  Plus, you can use adorable little pepperonis and as thick a layer of home made sauce as you want because ain't nobody gonna dictate how you make your pizza, anymore!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ironbite on September 22, 2019, 07:08:15 pm
Cept your wife.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on September 22, 2019, 07:29:08 pm
Pfft, once she tastes it, all misgivings will dissipate.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Kanzenkankaku on September 22, 2019, 10:33:16 pm
I had chili yesterday. Mixed the regular canned stuff with habanero garlic sauce bought locally and then also salsa and sriracha and a little tapatio for good measure.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on September 29, 2019, 08:13:15 pm
Whelp, turned 30 yesterday.  Went to a mall down in Richmond for a few hours, ate an enormous fucking steak (I didn't even notice it til Sleepface pointed out that it was listed as 22oz) at a nearby steakhouse and bought myself a bottle of some nice, if extremely hairy Japanese whisky.  Plus, I got a bamboo steamer (so I can finally try to make baozi), a nice bench scraper, a fucking huge dough rolling mat (great since we got granite counters and I've been improvising when working dough), a little shortwave radio (think I picked up transmissions from Spain), some new shoes, a French press that can hold all the coffee I need to survive, and mom basically bought me the stuff to make a fucking steak dinner, and I've got some more comin' in, later this week.

I have decided to try my hand at pickling with the asparagus mom got me; only part I didn't really like was being fuckin' gassed by the boiling pickling solution.  That shit hurts about as bad as slicing shallots.

Its a damn shame I have to return to work, tomorrow.  I want more time to play with my stuff and eat some of my very first homemade pickles, damn it!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on October 26, 2019, 08:08:28 pm
I made some fucking epic buttermilk pancakes.  Put two pods of vanilla in 'em alongside a half pack of mini semi-sweet chocolate chips and a fistful of blueberries.

One word: FUCK.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ironbite on October 26, 2019, 09:23:07 pm
Went to TFCon, got to hang with an old friend I haven't seen in a loooooooooooong time.

Ironbite-so much fun.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on October 27, 2019, 09:16:38 am
It was Queen, wasn't it?
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ironbite on October 27, 2019, 05:17:28 pm
I wish.  No this was my friend Oasis from a female centric Transformers message board that I belong to WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY back in the day.  Was fun.  Basically, I went to TFCon and had a blast.

Ironbite-and got to see quite a few voice actors who basically shaped my childhood.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on November 03, 2019, 05:25:02 pm
Holy crap.  Just made some epic pancakes.  Added 2 tablespoons of Dutch red cocoa powder, a teaspoon of instant espresso, some vanilla sugar...and a cup of cut-up, pitted cherries and some lemon zest.  Seems insane, but the zest actually helped cut through all the richness and sweetness.  Breakfast tomorrow's gonna be good.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Rime on November 03, 2019, 09:10:26 pm
I can post?  After so long of being kicked around by the forum software, it's neat to be able to say "hi." 
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on November 04, 2019, 06:00:43 pm
Greet!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Kanzenkankaku on November 05, 2019, 01:46:55 am
I finished up my ballot! It's all local stuff so I had to search for specific information on it which was harder than national stuff. I feel content though.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on November 11, 2019, 07:40:30 pm
At long last, I have my badass gaming laptop: an Asus ROG G703GX, loaded with plenty of RAM and a pretty, pretty RTX 2080.  For such a beautiful, powerful machine, there could only be one fitting name: the Enterprise-E.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Kanzenkankaku on November 11, 2019, 10:13:25 pm
I just feel happy today. It's been a little more than 200 days since I started HRT and most things are all good for me.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Bodieson on December 09, 2019, 07:28:01 am
At long last, I have my badass gaming laptop: an Asus ROG G703GX, loaded with plenty of RAM and a pretty, pretty RTX 2080.  For such a beautiful, powerful machine, there could only be one fitting name: the Enterprise-E.

That's a powerful machine right there. I suggest trying Red Dead Redemption 2. It looks beautiful on PC.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Feral Dog on December 18, 2019, 07:09:56 am
Got my blanket a little over a quarter of the way done, it's made from my handspun yarn. The wool is not dyed so it'll just be a plain white one. This will make room in my spun yarns bin.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on January 09, 2020, 09:44:25 pm
Past week or two, I've been having the occasional call with my uncle.  Before then, the last I'd heard about him was that he was spiraling hard into opiate abuse; according to my brother, the last time he saw him in person, he looked like a skeleton with skin draped over it.

Come to find out, he OD'd a week or two before Christmas and died at one point before being resuscitated.  He also found out at the same time (because they ran a standard battery of blood tests and such when he was admitted) that he had prostate cancer.  From what he told me, it kinda caused him to rethink a lot of his life.  Like how he'd pushed away my family when he put a stop to an attempt by my mom and dad to try to get him to admit he needed help by telling my grandmother, who proceeded to kick out my parents from her house and told them to never come back.  According to him, he's come to regret that decision immensely, especially now that he...can't really apologize to my dad, anymore.  He's also apparently managed to kick his addiction during his treatment and is doing his damndest to stay clean of everything, even going so far as to quit smoking.

I'm...skeptical, because this has happened before, but I am hopeful.  He might not be able to reconnect fully with my family, but I'd like to think I've kinda laid the groundwork for him to at least apologize for what he did.

In more positive news, this past weekend, he received the results of his most recent tests and he tested negative for cancer, which is extremely good.  They're still going to give him treatment (he chose chemo so he didn't have to spend several hours at a time getting directed radiation in unpleasant places) to make sure its fully gone, but as it stands, he seems to have survived his ordeal and come out better for it.  I'll, again, remain skeptical, but supportive.  I do want him to be able to actually kick his addictions once and for all because I know he's not a bad person, inside.  He's just had a lot of daemons he had to deal with and been down a cycle of addiction to numerous substances that started wayyy back when he was a teenager and his dad got him a bottle of Jim Beam for his 16th birthday.

I want him to get better, and if I can help him do it, I sure as hell will.

(Bonus points: he told me he thinks Trump is, quote, "a fucking dumbass," so at least I know his head's screwed on halfway right!)
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: davedan on January 10, 2020, 12:05:22 am
That's lovely Ravy, always good to have some family healing. Even if it doesn't all pan out. I'm having the opposite experience at the moment, cauterising some old family wounds and opening others etc.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Kanzenkankaku on January 10, 2020, 11:17:38 pm
It's extremely good that your uncle is making some kind of effort. And good on him for not falling for the Trump thing. I remember him talking a whole lot about how he was going to help the people suffering with opiate addictions but I've yet to hear anything about him taking the steps that would be necessary to do so, likely because he doesn't actually give a fuck.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on January 11, 2020, 05:39:07 pm
Aye, my uncle's always had a pretty good head for people; though, he does admittedly have a blind spot for his kids and his mom, which I can't really fault him for that.  Also, Davey, sometimes that shit's necessary.  You don't gotta keep toxic, shitty people in your life just because you happen to share some circumstantial genetic shit.  Hell, I share plenty of genes with chimps, but you won't see me having a beer with one.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: davedan on January 12, 2020, 04:30:11 am
Thanks Rav, yeah I have some toxic stuff in my life that I can't cut out but there are other ones which I've decided can be severed immediately. Now that I'm 40 I'm too old for this shit.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on January 12, 2020, 09:15:22 am
Ya can't decide your relations, but you can decide who your family is.  That's why I pruned a few branches off mine, lol.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Vanto on February 15, 2020, 01:08:36 pm
I had a really nice date last night, and now I'm gonna go see the Sonic movie with my kids.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on March 30, 2020, 12:25:57 pm
Holy shit, you know what's good?  Get some toast (made of homemade bread, preferably), spread some tomato paste on, pepper it, squeeze some mayo on, add cojack cheese, then fried egg, then some sriracha mayo.  Season that egg with some salt, pepper, ranch powder, red pepper, garlic and onion powder, and chopped wild green onion.  It was honestly friggin incredible.  Why I never thought to use ranch powder on eggs til now is beyond me, but now, I can't imagine eggs without it.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on April 23, 2020, 02:02:10 pm
Fuck me, its been a while.  Technically, this was...about a week and a half ago?  But, I finally knuckled down and went full Binging with Babish, making some katsudon pirozhki from Yuri on Ice because fuck it, I'm home and happy now, might as well make some deep fried dough pockets full of rice, pork, onion, egg, and broth.

It took four fucking hours, but in the words of Boris: Blin, it was good.  Even though I fucked up and forgot to season the pork before breading it.

So damn good, in fact, that I plan on using the last two chops we got to make more katsudon (minus the pirozhki part, four hours is a LONG fucking time), tomorrow.  Hopefully, this time, I'll remember to season the fucking pork before breading it!
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ironbite on April 24, 2020, 04:21:13 pm
Ravy...why wouldn't you season any type of meat before you bread it?  That's basics.

Ironbite-I give it 2 gay figure skaters....out of 5.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on April 25, 2020, 01:52:43 pm
Ravy...why wouldn't you season any type of meat before you bread it?  That's basics.

Ironbite-I give it 2 gay figure skaters....out of 5.

Hey, I was doing, like, five things at once, at the time.  Didn't have enough katsudon for all the dough, so I threw together some ground chicken and mushroom, as well.  Between that, keeping an eye on the dough, the broth, the rice, keeping the cats away...it was a busy afternoon.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Kanzenkankaku on May 18, 2020, 04:45:53 pm
Aced my bio midterm, while not perfect I was near the top of the class (the top was someone who got like... 147 out of 160, I wasn't too far behind)
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on May 20, 2020, 08:50:16 pm
Ya haven't known true culinary love til you've made your own mayo.  Eggs, sunflower oil, teeny bit of strong mustard, salt, sugar, and white vinegar.  Pop it into a food processor and keep adding oil as it runs til you get the consistency you want.  Normally, I quite enjoy mayo, but the shit I've whipped up on my own is fucktacular.  I could eat that shit on its own.  Its rich, got just the right amount of zip, a touch of saltiness and sweetness, that littlest hint of mustardy flavour, and a richness that coats your tongue, puts on some Barry White, and straight fucks your taste buds like a god damned professional.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: davedan on May 21, 2020, 02:54:01 am
Walnut oil makes good mayo too, adds just a touch of earthiness.

You can now make aoili or wasabi mayo too.

What are you going to eat with that mayo? I know it probably isn't sufficiently classy to go with home made mayo but you could slather it on chicken nuggets
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on May 21, 2020, 07:09:46 am
I'd eat this on damn near anything.  Or by itself, like Boris.  I'm legitimately addicted to it.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on October 17, 2020, 04:11:41 pm
Fuck da po-lice.

I made some whole wheat bread, sans sugar.  Put in some ground caraway seeds, garlic powder, rosemary, and thyme.  Other than that?  Just flour, water, yeast, and salt.  The crust ended up a little harder than I wanted and it was a bit dense (might have worked it too long in the mixer), but damn is it a good, savoury bread.  I already kinda wanna make some more, lol.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Skybison on October 20, 2020, 10:54:15 pm
This is the Kitty I'm adopting

(https://ottawahumane.ca/wp-content/themes/ohs/library/lib/timthumb/timthumb.php?src=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.petharbor.com%2Fget_image.asp%3FRES%3DDetail%26ID%3DA212092%26LOCATION%3DOTTW&w=150&h=150)

His name is Dr Smitty Thompson and he is very sweet
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: ironbite on October 20, 2020, 11:21:11 pm
No Image Available looks adorable.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: dpareja on October 21, 2020, 02:13:14 am
I voted the other day.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Skybison on November 14, 2020, 03:09:56 am
(https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/322400472ffa265836617ba27c92d3b00a6533e99c49582d5bef75686a0565ac.jpg?w=800&h=371)

Pic work this time?
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on November 14, 2020, 10:25:48 am
Pic work.  Is good boi.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Kanzenkankaku on November 23, 2020, 11:32:29 pm
pic is high quality babey
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on May 18, 2021, 07:15:21 am
SECOND WEDDING ANNIVERSARY, BITCHES!

Also, the Japanese rum I ordered finally got the fuck out of New Yawk and is, hopefully, gonna be in my hands, soon.  I need that sweet r/rum Reddit karma, damn it.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: davedan on May 18, 2021, 06:21:36 pm
You should try Agricole Rhum from Martinique and Dos Madeiros Rum aged in the Caribbean and Spain
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: RavynousHunter on May 18, 2021, 09:05:35 pm
Still need to try Agricole; need to find a source that doesn't charge $40+ for shipping because its coming from the UK...and to make room in the fridge.  I've actually had Dos Madeiros, though, and that's a pretty solid rum.

Also, finally got the damn bottle, and...it was worth it.  Has a somewhat odd smoky flavour and smell to it, but its very smooth goin' down and doesn't burn as much as you'd think it would.  Just goes to further prove the theory I got goin' that Japan knows its shit when it comes to making ANY booze.
Title: Re: Anything Good Happen Today?
Post by: Cloud3514 on May 21, 2021, 10:19:47 pm
That actually sounds pretty good. Also reminds me that I need to get some actually good mead. I've got a bottle of cheap mead from a local liquor store in my fridge (that's at least from a local winery), but it's not the same.