somewhere between here and there...

¡Adios Chris Claremont!

2008-01-11T06:20:56Z

Lordy, Lordy...

It's been years since I've posted anything here, but let's just jump right to my big comic beef:

Chris Claremont.

He is undoubtedly the most influential X-Men writer ever. He created characters that t I have loved since I began reading comics in the early 90s. Rogue, love her. Psylocke, loved her. Rachel Summers/Grey, LOVE her. White Queen, Sinister, Kitty, the list goes on and on...

Claremont just finished writing Excalibur and is currently writing New Exiles. While Exiles was interesting when it first appeared, Claremont has turned it into a dizzying attempt at recreating the X-Men of old. Here's his line up: Psylocke, Sage, Pete Wisdom, Age of Apocalpse Sabretooth, alterna Kitty Pryde, alterna Rogue, a male Mystique and Morph. Dazzler and Longshot may also be in it, but my hope is that a better writer gets a hold of them. My issue isn't that Claremont is using these characters, it's how he's using them.

Any X-Men fan can tell you how kick-ass both Sage and Pyslocke used to be. Now they constantly question their abilities, seem to have no control over their abilities, and forgotten that one must wear panties when one jumpkicks(as seen in Die by the Sword #2). It irks me that Claremont can turn these strong, well-known,. well-loved characters and allow them to be weak, pathetic shells of their former selves. *sigh*

Thanks to Worst.Blog.Ever for a better low-down on the new lows Claremont is taking our beloved X-characters.

Birthday cake

2006-08-15T18:10:50Z

Birthday cake
Originally uploaded by Rahim Rahman.

happy birthday Joey! don't expect this cake, but do expect some sunshine and rainbows!!!!!!!!

Miami, I can see you!

2006-08-02T07:14:21Z

I'm leaving for Miami this saturday! Am I excited? yes! Do I want to melt in the intense Florida heat? Yes! Do I want to return darker than Charlie Murphy? YES! Am I ready for all the hot bodies awaiting my arriving? Most definitely, papi!

hahaha

2005-11-01T16:37:06Z

lovely lady lumps

Can Bush chew gum and walk at the same time?

2005-10-24T18:36:15Z

Howard Dean has been the target of so many right-wing pundits. He was skewered after his excited yelp left him as the "crazy" presidential nom. When he became the DNC chairman, I thought, politically, he'd have no legs. But then I read this:

"If 40 industrial nations can [provide health care] and balance the budget at the same time, it's time to have somebody in the White House who can chew gum and think at the same time."

He definately can say what most wouldn't dare. Thank you, Dean!

Just for shits and giggles, can you mention something about Bush's monkeyish looks?

The article: http://pressherald.mainetoday.com/news/state/051023dean.shtml

crazy days

2005-10-06T20:32:36Z

In the past 14 days I...
... failed my first managerial accounting test.
... failed my first quiz in calculus.
... walk quickly past the Love Parade.
... realized the flashing question mark in file folder means my iMac is pretty much dead.
... went to the Folsom Street Fair.
... laughed as an old naked man rolled on the street to the pounding bass while hundreds of people danced around him. He soon began fingering himself, effectively clearing a 25 ft radius around himself.
... saw Kat and Eric stagger across an intersection.
... ran into a good friend the day after his arrival from NYC. Hadn't seen him in over a month - we caught up, hugged and both said see you soon!
... had a lackluster week.
... spoke with Megan/czefir about the joys of living in NE South Central
... found out that my paycheck would include an extra $200 for insurance stuff, holiday day pay for a shift I don't work, $150 for working 3 hrs at a 50 person banquet.
... went to the Castro Street Fair.
... saw a small memorial outside Diesel for my friend who had just came back from NYC.
... I cried around drag queens and drunk fags because my friend Steve is gone.
... realized I don't spend any time with the people I think are awesome, kind, filled with life and .
.. called my lifelong friend who I haven't spoken to in years.
Time for me to reevaluate my life and how I spend my time.

new apt, new font

2005-06-02T18:13:42Z

I don't know why, but my moves most significant event was my move was the discovery of a new font: Baskerville.
There's a beautiful eloquence without the pretentiousness many finer fonts have. I think its pica width and airy enclosures make me happy and comfortable. Just look at it! It has just a bit more whimsy than Roman. but just a bit.

hm.
I'm a geek.

Insane people are fun

2005-05-19T21:18:57Z

So now that Vonzell is gone from American Idol, I thought it'd be good to relive some of what made me excited about this season: The wackos.

Everyone made such a fuss about weirdo Wil Hung. May I suggest Mary Guilbeaux, for your American Idol considerations? Click her to learn more.

American Idol - Top 3, VONZELL!

2005-05-15T19:43:44Z

Yes, I am crazy. This is way too important for me. I've been hooked since they showed the first auditions in Bumfuck City, America. Now that there is only 3 contestants left, and although the competition is tough, I need to sort out the Top 3 why Vonzell must win.
I don't know what it was like in past AIs, but this year presents America with 3 completely different styles of music.

Carrie Underwood: The Country Singer. Simon exclaimed half way through the competition that she, "would be the next American Idol." Carrie had a big future to look forward to.I loved her rendition of "Alone" so much I didn't think the other idols had a chance of keeping up. Unfortunately, she still had to prove she should win. To date Carrie's performances have been ho-hum country bunkin. I can see her losing this next week if she doesn't improve her stage presence, but it's not likely. Last week Carrie let Anthony Federov, who received the least amount of votes, obviously out perform her when singing the same song. Not good.
Bo Bice: The Rocker. I love his name. In fact, I love this guy! His performances week after week exceed every expectation I ever had for him. I didn't think he'd hold out against Constantine for the Idol-Rocker title, but he proved he's the actual and ONLY true rocker this AI has ever had. He's absolutely smooth on stage and always deliver, except when he did showtunes (we'll forgive him.) The final two will be Bo and one of the ladies.
Vonzell Solomon: The Soulful Diva. I felt Vonzell began as a contestant lost in a crowd of egos and early favorites. I don't think I considered her strong until she performerd "I Have Nothing." My number one rule for any idol is to never, NEVER perform a Whitney or Celine song. Ninety-nine percent of the time you'll sound subpar. Really. Except, Vonzell didn't! She carried that note only-Whitney-can-do so amazingly well! It's been an uphill battle for Vonzell to prove she deserves to be Top 3. She's only gotten better each week. Her "Don't Leave Me This Way" placed Vonzell into the baby Diva relm. Her versatility has allowed her to remain a strong, confident and lovable performer. I'd love to see Vonzell and Bo battle it out.

I'm too opinionated. GO BABY V!!!

whoa

2005-05-12T19:19:18Z

I'm wathcing Bully. maybe I missed the part of the description that said I'd be watching sexually explicit material. kinda strange.

Twenty minutes into the movie:
Lisa goes with her brother to Marty's to tell him she's pregnant.
As Lisa's telling Marty, Marty's friend, Bobby, takes the brother
into a different room and shows him a tape of Marty sucking on
dildos. It's really strange.

argument against religious freedom

2005-05-10T17:48:00Z

"A Santa Cruz friend":
    GOD
    jehovah's witnesses just knocked on my door
    i bitched them out so bad
    how fucking dare people come try to prostelytize their stupid religion to me
    at my HOME
    why the fuck do they think they are entitled
"A Santa Cruz friend" has gone offline.

love this

2005-05-09T05:16:54Z

sometimes we argue
sometimes we piss each other off
most of the time i got nothing but love for this guy...

Scott must go. Anthony can follow.

2005-05-03T21:12:43Z

I've been watching American Idol this year. Too much. It's gotten to the point that I'm infuriated with top 5. Sure, Carrie, Bo and Vonzell definitely belong there, but Scott and Anthony? As singers, I hate them.

Both have shown week after week how uninteresting their styles are. Both are incredibly boring. Both have also received Simon's cruelest judgements of the week more than once. The two are quite possibly the most boring idols of the season.

Maybe if I watched the previous seasons of AI, I would understand this strange situation. But, I'm new to this and unfortunately I'm dreading the possible outcome of this show.

PLEASE let Carrie, Vonzell and Bo make it to the top 3!!!!

sour people

2005-05-01T21:26:51Z

It's beautiful outside and I have a huge accounting test tomorrow. I wish I didn't have study for it, but if I want to pass it, studying is necessary.

While I'm studying in the kitchen, Joey's *vacuuming* the kitchen. Of course, it's always necessary to vacuum around me to, so i get to study with his loud industrial vacuum sucking up dustin particles and bumping into my chair.

I'm being a good sport about it. I know Joey needs to clean. I don't complain.

He moves into the living room, vacuums it, and begins folding the blankets he's left out. Taking a quick break from my accounting hw, I stretch and watch him. When you love someone sometimes you watch them perform their various little habits. What's annoying is when Joey ruins my moment by contorting his face and growling "ugh, can't i clean up without you staring at me?"

Fucking dumb ass.

a flickr for me...

2005-04-21T15:59:11Z

and a Flickr for you!

seriously, it's the best photo-hosting site around.

I <heart> flickr.com

shamless plug - Dining Out for Life @ Americano

2005-04-08T16:44:54Z

On Thursday, April 28 the STOP AIDS Project and
Wells Fargo will be sponsoring Dining Out for Life.

The restaurant I work at, Americano, will be
donating 25% of all our gross receipts for the
day. 25% of all breakfast, lunch, dinner, and
alcohol will go to a group dedicated to preventing
HIV infections. This is great organization and
their cause is beneficial to so many people in our
community.

Interested? make reservations

call Americano @ 278-3777
OR
online www.opentable.com

If you're not familiar with Americano, it's
because we've just opened! We're located on the
Water Front with views of the Ferry Building and
the Bay Bridge! We serve American-Italian cuisine
that's quite amazing, and our restaurant is, of
course, gorgeous.

Oh, and if Americano isn't close enough to you,
Dining Out for Life will be happening at over 40
restaurants in SF, and 100s more in other US cities.

Make reservations, enjoy a wonderful meal in a
beautiful new restaurant, and leave satisfied
knowing you helped make a difference by having a
great dish!

--Chuckie

www.diningoutforlife.com
www.opentable.com
www.hotelvitale.com

sweet things

2005-03-21T03:46:08Z

I'm not sure why, but today has been spiritual for me. But, thankfully, not in the sense that I'm "born again." Many encouraging signs that my life is on a good track have been popping up everywhere.

I have had a building confidence in my decisions, and life direction - something that I feel I've been lacking for years.
I have an amazing new job that has given me renewed self-worth.
My friends have been absolutely amazing recently. They've always been amazing, but now I'm reviving my friendships with them.
I got accepted to SFSU and start in the fall!
I stopped smoking a few weeks back. It's nice to be out of the cloud that hazed my thoughts for so long, but...
Though I'm not smoking, I still love www.stonedRobot.com.
Joss Whedon is directing the new Wonder Woman movie. Excellent!

OK, so the last couple aren't necessarily spiritual events, but really, the spirit needs good entertainment! Oh, yeah, and this:

You might belong in Gryffindor,
Where dwell the brave at heart,
Their daring, nerve, and chivalry
Set Gryffindors apart.

2 cups of jungle juice = drunk chuckie

2005-03-20T22:42:49Z

ethernopian

Can I still vote for Mario?

2005-03-15T03:27:17Z

I'm really disappointed at Mario's decision to leave American Idol. He's been an amazing force from the beginning. Who'll replace his fun energy, good looks, and beautiful batting lashes?

Just in case you can't get enough speculation on Mario's departure, read this:

http://www.afterelton.com/TV/2005/3/americanidol.html

New prediction for Idol:
Mario's leaving will breathe new life into some of the more boring contestants. Hopefully, they'll feel they have a better chance of winning and step up their game big time, esp Nikko!

Another JOY!

2005-03-12T00:41:18Z

I was laying around my hot apt in my unders when I noticed I had just received a VM. I'd been feeling really lazy because I thought I didn't get a job at this new restaurant. But guess, what?

I just got hired at Hotel Vitale!!!!
Very Sweet!
I should lay around in my unders more often!

The Joys of Mediterranean Living

2005-03-11T21:59:22Z

The weather is absolutely gorgeous today! I can't wait to go outside!

If you're in California and indoors tell me how much your live sucks right now.

It's so beautiful! I'm leaving my computer. Starting NOW.

Evil in a Tube

2005-03-11T08:27:35Z

I just brushed my teeth with this new Listerine toothpaste.

My mouth feels like it has 3rd degree burns!

Know the image of hellspawn toothpaste:

Cheap tequila burns less than this toothpaste.

the LIGER EXISTS!!!!!

2005-03-10T00:50:26Z

I meant to give a speech on Ligers as a joke, but during my initial research I found out that they really exist!

Honestly, this guy just looks like a fat lion. You can tell from the stripes that it definitely has tiger-like stripes. They grow to up to 1000lbs and can stand as tall as 12ft!

I started wondering what other animals have been cross bred. Everyone know about the horse and the mule making a donkey. But did you know about the Zebroid?

Very bizarre. I kept looking and found more weird crossbred species like the Pugpanzee:

Weird looking, yes, but this guy should be at every single zoo! My real favorite those was a patriotic man's best friend, the Bald Eagbrador:

American Idol - who're your favorites?

2005-03-09T06:55:20Z

I'm really obsessed with this show!

I think it's because I can judge people without any guilty feelings of being judgmental. This show relies on my ability to overly critique other people's abilities. I can't sing. I can't perform on a stage. But, I am a great audience member and some of these the idols are truly entertaining.

My favorites so far:

Mario - If you like boys and you don't watch American Idol, now's the time to join! He's a hottie, and has a buttery voice you just want to listen to over and over and over... *drool*
Anwar - He's been my favorite from the very beginning. His voice is perfect, his presence is perfect, and when he pulled his dreads back this week, his hair was perfect. I predict he'll be Top 2.
Nekko - He's great and really fun to watch. I think he's made Paula cream herself twice now. Me, I think he needs to change out his black suit for... um... a different one?
Nadia - So far she's the only girl that I like. Compared to her all the other girls are dull, lackluster, and lacking sparkle. Ok, that's not entirely true. But Nadia's female competition (Mikalah, Jessica, and Carrie) haven't yet made me want to buy a CD from them. And isn't that the real bottom line?

Who're your favorites? Or am I alone in my AI obsession???

Milk, it does a body BAD!

2005-03-07T21:58:28Z

Well, maybe not bad.

But remember when your parents and teachers insisted you drink milk so you could grow up big and strong?

Here's one study that says milk doesn't really do that: Milk is gross.

And, yes. I really do think milk is gross. It's ok in cereals. You can get cheese and yogurt from it. But it's basically cow titty mucous. Nasty!