1.30.2002
The path to the temple is steep.
We may stumble at times,
But we must always get up again.
I've updated every bit of software I possibly can on my computer since getting DSL. Game patches, new versions, security fixes galore! A few new programs I didn't have before as well, such as a firewall...which anyone with an "always-on" connection should have. I feel so much safer now. :0P
I've had visions of hooking my Sony Wega flatscreen tv up to my computer, and using it as my monitor. Wouldn't that be sweet?! Of course, I'd have to wait to move out, or someone would have to buy a new tv, because my tv is the center-piece of the living room hooked up to the digital cable and the Xbox.
I'm in dire need of a new mother board and processor, so as soon as I get my finances all straightened out, maybe I can invest in one. My 300mhz AMD K6-2 is barely cutting it. All these new games, and software out there requiring 500mhz or more as a minimum requirement! Bah!
Anyone in Los Angeles looking for a roommate in the near future? Preferably closer to the beach? :0)
blogged by Chaz @ 7:26 PM
1.29.2002
Accept given boons.
Illusion is reality's border:
Pierce fear to go beyond.
It's getting close to the time where I need to get some new headshots done. My hair has grown to a length I'm happy with, I just need to go have it cleaned up a bit. Then I'll schedule an appointment with the photographer. We'll discuss his vision, of how he wants these photos to look. We'll discuss price, time, location, etc. I want to get it all out of the way and get something done.
Kinda helps when I'm the photographer.
Yes I take my own headshots. At least for now. I'm talented enough, I've done it in the past. It's worked well.
I take the photos, I go to kinkos and have whichever one printed out on photo quality paper, then I go to a place like Ray the Retoucher and have lithos made by the hundreds. Total cost to me? About $70.00. Better than paying $300 a roll with one of Hollywood's photographers. It gets the job done.
Yes, I can be a penny-pincher.
Which is strange, given my credit history.
blogged by Chaz @ 3:28 PM
1.27.2002
Act as if it isn't.
Act with no weight.
Well I can't think of much to write about, so I thought I'd share some special days coming up!
January 29th: It's Oprah Winfrey's birthday! If you're going to buy her a gift, here's a hint...she likes sweatpants with elastic waistbands.
January 30th: The Beatles' last public appearance was on this day in 1969. Hmm... if only there were some sort of merchandise we could buy, you know, to remind us of them.
February 1st: The beginning of American Heart Month. Now, Foreign hearts can go screw themselves as far as I'm concerned.
February 2nd: National Men's Grooming Day. Ride that bidet like a champion! Or ride a groundhog. It's Groundhog Day, too.
February 4th: It's Torture Abolition Day. Have you tortured someone today? Well, traditionally, you should really wait until tomorrow.
February 5th: It's National School Counseling Week. Tell teens you can't get pregnant if you do it standing up.
February 6th: National Girls and Women in Sports Day. Uh... this is for cheerleaders, right?
Well I hope that helps you plan out how to spend these wonderful holidays!
blogged by Chaz @ 2:52 AM
1.26.2002
Come new beginnings.
Alright, here we go.
I made a new design, did you notice? Just a tad different, don't you think?
Anyway, still making minor updates to it, but first I'll let it get settled in.
Since getting DSL, I've been zooming around the internet like I used to back when I worked at CollegeClub, taking full advantage of the T1 connection there. I've downloaded a ton of mp3s, some updates to some games (a 75 megabyte file in 8 minutes, woo!), and playing Half-Life online getting my ass kicked.
I'm in love with my DSL.
I want to marry my DSL and have lots of broadband babies.
Hmm...I need more Dr. Pepper.
blogged by Chaz @ 1:17 AM
1.23.2002
Whitewashed sunlit walls.
Cerulean sea.
The laughter of children.
Today I was rewarded with a precious gift. The gift of high-speed internet, from my dear old friend...Me! :0P
So it's nice to be back in the world of fast download speeds of porn, err, I mean files and such. Speaking of porn, I saw a job listing, where all you do is watch porn and enter some info into some database. "Get paid to watch porn...no seriously." was the headline.
I received a called from a business called Oxelis, it seemed like a very exciting start-up. They were calling to get to know me, as we had a 15 minute semi-interview over the phone. They said they'd call back here in awhile and let me know about coming in for a formal interview. I'd actual be an "Animator" at their company if I get the job. Cool, huh?!
I'm gonna go watch cartoons to hone my skills. :0P
blogged by Chaz @ 11:44 AM
1.20.2002
Untouched land beyond.
A fallow field is
The secret of fertility.
After all the stress, and frustration I've been having recently, I spent the whole day walking around The Huntington.
It was very peaceful, and I got some great shots that I'm sure will be shared on Blogtography in the future. Hey look, there's one for today even! :0P
Unbeknownst to me, The Huntington was practically in my backyard. A short 5 minute drive down a few side streets here in Pasadena, and I soon ended up in the San Marino city limits. And there in front of me were these large gates, welcoming me into The Huntington.
You'll notice I like to say "The Huntington" a lot, and that I like capitalizing both words. That's because a place so beautiful deserves the respect of capital letters. Not only were all the gardens magnificent, but inside the art galleries and the library, were some gorgeous works. The library had such things as first edition shakespeare books, hand-written essays from Walt Whitman, and charts hand-written by George Washington. I wanted to take so many photos, but spent most of my time just being in awe of it all. It was really quite peaceful.
I didn't realize I was taking it for granted for so long. There's so many things out there we take for granted. This has made me want to adventure more to other areas of Los Angeles and Southern California.
I might live here, but there's no shame in being a tourist as well.
Just as long as I don't wear a hawaiian shirt and shorts with knee high socks.
blogged by Chaz @ 7:52 PM
1.18.2002
A promise in bare branches.
In winter, there are sunny days.
In adulthood, childhood can return.
Okay, enough people yelled at me to update my journal, that I might as well do it. :0P Sorry for the delay, I've been concentrating on other things.
I meant to post yesterday, so that I could send well wishes to my brother, Chris, on his 27th birthday but I got sidetracked. So today will have to do.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, BIG BROTHER!
I wish you the best in life, and all it has to offer. Make your mark in the world, I know you have the brains, and the talent to do so. Good luck. Love ya!
And so anyway, I don't have much to talk about. Oh, 'cept for the fact I'm getting DSL on Tuesday!! Woo! Self-install baby! Funny though, they still sent me a modem and all the equipment, which I didn't order. So I called (after contemplating on if I should tell them they sent me this, or just wait and keep it to see if they billed me for it) and got everything straightened out. Turns out they were going to bill me for it, but all is well, I get refunded once I ship it back to them on their dime.
Oh, how I have missed DSL since I last had it 2 years ago. This is a reunion long in the making! :0P
blogged by Chaz @ 9:57 PM
1.08.2002
Works in all seasons.
Splitting wood is both
Action and inaction.
Rah! So I was supposed to go with Ty yesterday to Shi Ne's birthday bar-hopping, but I didn't because I was tired. What the hell?! I was tired?! Apparently they went to the Saddleranch and saw not only Jerry O'Connell... yes, fat kid from "Stand By Me" ... but a few minutes later HUGH HEFNER and his 7 or 8 or 9 or 10 Playboy Bunny girlfriends walk in!! I MISSED HUGH HEFNER!! His chicks rode the mechanical bull there, while he took pictures, and then I guess they left? I dunno. Anyway, I wanna wear PJ's all day like Hef someday. How cool is that?!
I've been playing a lot of Xbox lately, what a great Xmas gift from my parents! (THANK YOU!) I am addicted to NFL Fever 2002! Best Football game ever! I'm playing the 25 season Dynasty mode. I own the Seahawks, and I moved them to Boise, Idaho. HAHA! I won the Superbowl my first year too! Talk about great drafting and signing free agents!! I rule!
I guess it should be called Fantasy Dynasty mode...because really!?
The Seahawks winning the Superbowl? Please!
blogged by Chaz @ 11:55 PM
1.06.2002
Growth comes with a shock.
Expression and duration
Appear in the first moment.
Well it's about 5.30am right now. What's the deal with me being awake so late? I am up 'til about 7am the past few days, and then I sleep until 2 or 3pm.
Well today, I had a plan. Of course I knew I would catch a lot of flack from my roommates, but I decided to sleep in. Even more.
Okay so I didn't go to bed the night before until 6am. I slept until 6pm tonight. Amazing, huh?!? I know, you're asking why. So my plan is to stay awake until Sunday night, then go to bed at a normal time, and then wake up Monday morning at a normal time. Seems like a fast way to adjust a sleeping schedule, but I'm gonna try to pull it off.
Do you think it can be done? We'll see.
So anyhow, tonight I went out. By myself. That's a first in a long time. But none of my roommates wanted to come with me, so I went out alone. I was bored!
I hit up the 35er and played pool and chatted with the bartender girl there, whom I normally talk to when I go. Old Towne was pretty slow, so after a few drinks I took off. I think it was nice to get away from the people I live with actually. So I'm kinda glad I went alone.
I certainly do need some other people to hang out with soon, or I'm going to go crazy!
My friend Chrissy is moving to LA, but she only hangs out with herself. How selfish! :0P
Share, Chrissy! SHARE!!
blogged by Chaz @ 5:18 AM
1.01.2002
All auspicious signs are in place.
HooHaaa! First posting of the New Year!
Did everyone make it through last night okay?
Kain and I partied with some friends that stopped by for a bit, then around 11.20pm we ran (walked very fast) down to Old Towne Pasadena, where we tried getting into Moose's because our friend Tryg works there. Too bad he wasn't there. Plus it was $30 dollars to get in! BAH!
With little time to spare, we jolted over to the 35er, where there was also a cover charge, but because we're regulars, we just walked in for free. All ya gotta do is shake the bouncers hand, and keep walking through. :0P
So with but a few seconds to spare, we got our drinks before midnight, and toasted the new year! (My first drink of the new year? A Guiness.)
I was up until about 7am, trying to persuade myself to go to the Rose Parade, but alas, I take things for granted and went to sleep. I thought to myself "Ahh, there will be another Rose Parade next year, I'll go then."
Of course I will.
blogged by Chaz @ 9:36 PM