I Can't Sleep, Sucka!

I had a really bad nightmare last night. It involved evil shadow people without faces who only I could see. They would reach out and snatch people up. It was terrible. I woke up and couldn't go back to sleep because of it. And now here we are and I don't want to sleep tonight. Can you believe that? I'm 23 years old and I'm afraid of the night. Or something. I think it's stress related.

I'm debating moving to two different places and I'm afraid of both but excited for both so I can't make up my mind. I think my biological clock is ticking. And when I say biological clock, I mean my desire to be a professional of some kind, instead of what I was (a pizza delivery guy) or what I am (unemployed).

That might sound conceded. And honestly, I think I'm willing to concede that without changing my opinion. It's my life, right?

I would like to teach myself HTML and the other MLs and CSS and Flash, not necessarily in that order. Does anyone have any good books on the subjects? Let's be honest, I don't even know what CSS is, so that one is last. Also, I'll just throw Java in there too, because that seems like a popular web application.

I am getting a new computer in a day or two and I'm really really excited about it. I'll start blogging from coffee shops now. Or not. Did you know a lot of coffee shops near me don't have Wi-Fi? It's like 2003 or something.

I think all this anxiety is going to give me an ulcer.

Remotes are uncomfortable to hold for long periods of time

Sorry it has taken so long to return. After a week in Hurricane Alley, we have returned, but the internet in Athens wasn't working too good yesterday so we had to wait till now.

Bob covered the Hurricane pretty well. All the interesting parts at least. Bigger and better news arrived while we were disconnected (connected at 56k) from the digital world we feed off of. Nintendo revealed what it's next controller will be, and it was a surprise for everyone, and a disappointment for most. Here, take a look and tell me what you think. It's a controller that acts in a three dimensional space around your TV. Definitely making video games more immersive, but more fun? That we don't know yet.

I haven't really caught up on anything yet. It's noon here and I thought wasting my time on the internet would go faster somehow, but it hasn't. John Roberts is going through confirmation. What do you think of him? I don't think there's a serious danger in the repeal of Roe v. Wade. However, have you ever considered what would happen if it were repealed? Do I want it repealed? I don't really. I'd rather have realistic discussions on the consequences of an abortion, both for mother and child. Just because they're legal doesn't mean they're safe.

Let's not get into a heated debate about abortion. Is that ok? Or is that what you were planning? You were, weren't you. You always do this, it's always about you and what you think and your needs.

I'm reading a book right now called A Continent for the Taking: The Tragedy and Hope of Africa by Howard French. It's sad because Africa sucks and I can't see it getting better. This takes me back to Robert Mugabe, among others. But no outsider can ever change Africa. And how can Africa change if its leaders are born into the same system of fend for yourself again and again? Nelson Mandela and South Africa are truly the exception. And all of the different peoples of South Africa could band together against the white Afrikaans (is that the right word?). And anyone trying to do some good gets arrested or murdered by those trying to stay in power. That is difficult.

We'll get back to this. I'll get back to you. My mom bought a Nintendo DS and Nintendogs so now we have a virtual pet to ignore in addition to our real pets (all except Honey, who is spoiled).

*Update
It turns out there is hope for Africa after all, at least a little: Celebrity Initiatives

Someday I Will Shoot You

I need a way to help hurricane victims. I don't want to give money because there are people with more who have given enough. I can't go down there because I'm not a trained Red Cross volunteer. And I can't offer anyone to stay at my home because Ohio feels too far away. And it's not my home anyway.

So what do I do? What have you done? I haven't done anything, which hurts to say but there's no way around it. I'm not sure what to do. How much money is enough?

And at the same time, I'm thinking of buying a computer. My computer is now about 5-6 years old, which is archaic in computer terms. Most computers become obsolete after 3 years, which sucks. And I am looking into possibly moving to Grand Rapids, MI and Columbus, OH. Not both. Just one or the other. It's an exciting time.

Here's a letter that Talya sent me. I really don't like Michael Moore and looking at his website kinda makes me sick, but he has some good points sometimes. He just goes a little overboard. Sometimes he can't see the forest for the trees, if I'm using that expression correctly. And Bob recently posted about the hurricane response, which I enjoyed reading (Unrelated: check out the tshirts).

On Saturday I go on another vacation for another week. This has been my most traveled year ever. In January alone I took three airplane trips: To Texas, Palm Springs, and St. John. But now back to the shore, where the beach will disappear in less than 100 years. For reals.

If I have anything interesting, I'll update before then. For those of you into iPods, check out the newest one at apple.com.