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I've picked up a fondness for shooting real guns over the past little while. I wish I could make it a weekly event, but that's very inefficient, and likely the rage build up won't be significant enough to make the shootin' as enjoyable. Okay, that's a lie. But shooting is seriously one of my favorite things to do now. The loudness once frightened me, but now each time I hear a shot fire, I enjoy it a bit more. The whole act is so satisfying. Especially when my aim is on! Last Friday I went, and changed up my targets from the donut eating cup with the wedding ring, to Jeremy Sisto Terrorist and my new favorite, The Hostage target. This target is great, and I wish I had a picture of it to post right now. Basically, it's a terrorist holding a fidgeting woman with what could be a look of fear, but resembling more of a CITM feel. I was really proud. In all my shooting, I only maimed her once! And it was in her arm, which will definitely heal. But him? Oh I shot him in the eye. And the arm many times, so I have no doubt, if that were a real situation, he would have dropped his gun. Television training FTW! Oh yeah, and I shot a big ass shotgun a couple weeks ago. Pics to follow.
But I'm not really gun crazy. I did other things too! Like, go to Chicago! Last weekend I flew out to the cold, icy streets of Chicago for a secret SG shoot with Azula, Daven and Ravyn. Two shoots actually. Daven and I got a little action going on a second time. I took a lesson from Anthony Bourdain and tasted Chicago flavor, which was essentially a salad on a hot dog. It was large, and overwhelming but the celery salt really made it fly. I also ate some frito pie and learned that I really don't miss the snow at all. Nor the cold. Also picked up the new McSweeney's book which is fucking hilarious.
I also went to that Chanology Scientology Protest. It was a very surreal experience. The turnout was considerably greater than I had expected. The Scientology spy trucks were obvious and hilarious. The guards looked as though they were cast for their parts. I welcome being in their hater database.
Next week it's off to Austin, Texas for SXSW Interactive, and boy howdy am I ever excited! Last year was all kinds of fun working with the Red Bull folks and the other SGs. This year, I'm there for professional reasons, as I've organized a trip for my company out there. Also, parties. Really looking forward to the parties.. And meeting Jeremy Keith and Jeffery Zeldman, amongst a bunch of other usability/WaSP folks.
TOMORROW though!! Tomorrow I have to get a ROOT CANAL!!! Not only that, but also a crown elongation. Yay gum and tooth scraping! I'm so scared it's ridiculous. After the terrible experience that was my wisdom teeth removal, I forever fear the dental visit. The sounds, the needles, oh dear. They didn't even give me any good meds.
My boss teaching:
Tiny protesters:
New dress!
How I get out of every ticket:
Sorry if you're not on broadband!
I've picked up a fondness for shooting real guns over the past little while. I wish I could make it a weekly event, but that's very inefficient, and likely the rage build up won't be significant enough to make the shootin' as enjoyable. Okay, that's a lie. But shooting is seriously one of my favorite things to do now. The loudness once frightened me, but now each time I hear a shot fire, I enjoy it a bit more. The whole act is so satisfying. Especially when my aim is on! Last Friday I went, and changed up my targets from the donut eating cup with the wedding ring, to Jeremy Sisto Terrorist and my new favorite, The Hostage target. This target is great, and I wish I had a picture of it to post right now. Basically, it's a terrorist holding a fidgeting woman with what could be a look of fear, but resembling more of a CITM feel. I was really proud. In all my shooting, I only maimed her once! And it was in her arm, which will definitely heal. But him? Oh I shot him in the eye. And the arm many times, so I have no doubt, if that were a real situation, he would have dropped his gun. Television training FTW! Oh yeah, and I shot a big ass shotgun a couple weeks ago. Pics to follow.
But I'm not really gun crazy. I did other things too! Like, go to Chicago! Last weekend I flew out to the cold, icy streets of Chicago for a secret SG shoot with Azula, Daven and Ravyn. Two shoots actually. Daven and I got a little action going on a second time. I took a lesson from Anthony Bourdain and tasted Chicago flavor, which was essentially a salad on a hot dog. It was large, and overwhelming but the celery salt really made it fly. I also ate some frito pie and learned that I really don't miss the snow at all. Nor the cold. Also picked up the new McSweeney's book which is fucking hilarious.
I also went to that Chanology Scientology Protest. It was a very surreal experience. The turnout was considerably greater than I had expected. The Scientology spy trucks were obvious and hilarious. The guards looked as though they were cast for their parts. I welcome being in their hater database.
Next week it's off to Austin, Texas for SXSW Interactive, and boy howdy am I ever excited! Last year was all kinds of fun working with the Red Bull folks and the other SGs. This year, I'm there for professional reasons, as I've organized a trip for my company out there. Also, parties. Really looking forward to the parties.. And meeting Jeremy Keith and Jeffery Zeldman, amongst a bunch of other usability/WaSP folks.
TOMORROW though!! Tomorrow I have to get a ROOT CANAL!!! Not only that, but also a crown elongation. Yay gum and tooth scraping! I'm so scared it's ridiculous. After the terrible experience that was my wisdom teeth removal, I forever fear the dental visit. The sounds, the needles, oh dear. They didn't even give me any good meds.
My boss teaching:
Tiny protesters:
New dress!
How I get out of every ticket:
Sorry if you're not on broadband!
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mckenneth:
My pops had a root canal a few years ago. He said it wasn't bad at all. So who knows, maybe you'll luck out?
kckuztomz0410:
I watched the video. Gears of War huh? can you let me in on a little secret? HOW THE HELL DO YOU BEAT THE DUDE AT THE END? and you might be happy to know, the sequel will be out soon.