One More For Today

Just a short one: I just watched the UEFA Champions League Final, and it was amazing. Manchester United beat Chelsea after the game went to Penalty Kicks. It was so exciting. Van Der Sar came up with a huge save to take the game. Chelsea almost had the win, but their captain totally missed the goal on his would-be winning kick. I felt bad for him. I wasn't cheering for anyone in particular; I like to watch UEFA Champions League just to see all the talent. I was surprised, though, to see two English teams in the final. I mean, this is all of Europe we're talking about here. I think it's a fine accomplishment, and I'm happy for the Manchester fellows. I like the fans, too. They get so into those games. You constantly hear chanting, singing, and cheering. I think that's really cool. They sure do love their football.

Probably Misses His Old Glasses

I just got back from the eye doctor about an hour ago. It had been about four years since I last went, and my current job now allows me to make appointments like this one without going broke. Hooray, insurance!

My current glasses have certainly seen better days. The right lens falls out from time to time ever since that haunted house incident a few Halloweens ago where I was shoved face-first into a wall. It was pitch-black inside, and my friend pushed me from behind to make the experience 'more fun'. It was real fun smacking my face on the corner of a wall and crawling around in the dark looking for my damn lens. Oddly enough, though, the place sold glasses-repair kits, so I was in business.

But yeah, you know what's not fun? Getting those puffs of air blown into your eyes.

I suppose eye diseases are even less fun, though, so I can put up with the two seconds of being uncomfortable.

I should be receiving my new specs in about two weeks. I paid extra so that they would fit them to make me look smarter than I actually am. Pretty sweet, huh?

A Poem

My leg hurts
I need sleep to function properly
Did I pull a muscle?
My leg still hurts

Fin

I was looking at digital cameras at Best Buy last night. It's fun to scroll through all the memory cards to see what other shoppers have taken pictures of. I saw a few that made me laugh, and a few that were kind of just inappropriate. I usually try to make sure I leave a good picture of myself pulling a stupid face on every single one. I do the same with the Mac computers, too. Photobooth is fun because you can add neato effects. I actually found a picture of myself from a few weeks prior on one of them, too. I had sort of a funhouse mirror effect going, and I looked pretty much like a mutant or chud or whatever you want to call it. In sepia, too, no less!

Salute My Shorts

Hi all,

I hope everyone had a nice Mother's Day. I did. My sister and I took my mom out to eat. We went to a very crowded Cheesecake Factory. We waited probably an hour and-a-half, but it was worth it. They have amazing food at that place. If you have one in your area, I'd recommend eating there. Good times.

I got my reverb tank fixed, too. I had bought a new one a couple of weeks ago, but it needed some soldering. I, however, am not equipped with the tools to take care of such a predicament, so I had to take it to my dad's house. We got it working last night, and I finally got to play some no-foolin' surf tunes again after a few 'verbless months. It was a lot of fun, although my double-picking now needs some work.

Actually, I'm going to go play some more. Until next time...

Rolling, Action! Okay, Cut.

Hi all,

Today's post is actually just a plug for my good friend Matt. Back in high school, Matt and I got into making movies. We made several shorts, some of which were actually pretty good. Matt went on to attend the University of Toledo where he majored in film. Now he's back in Columbus making more great stuff. I was lucky enough to help him with his last project, entitled 'T-Shirt Of Me'. Anyway, I wanted to let you readers in on a bit of the indie film scene here in Columbus, so here's a link to Matt's myspace page, where you can find out all about his stuff:

http://www.myspace.com/optyprinty

Check out his movies, let him know what you think, and if you like them, shoot him a friend request. I'm sure he'll gladly accept. He doesn't know I'm doing this, but I think it's really important to promote and support local/indie art in all of its forms.

Until next time....

Crap.

Hi all,

So, my comics were all ruined today. I had them all out on my floor and was trying to pick the best ones to start posting, and my cat knocked over a big glass of grape juice on them that I had close by. On the plus side, though, it did not get on the carpet, so...there's that.

I'll be getting NEW new ones together at some point, but I'm kind of sick of it right now. I'll have to give it a few days, I think.

Hockey, Eh?

Hi all,

Well, the conference finals start tonight. Dallas and Detroit play at 7:30, and Philly plays Pittsburgh tomorrow night. I'm pretty excited for the battle of Pennsylvania--I really like both of those teams, and it'd be cool to see either one of them take the cup. I'm not, however, a fan of Dallas, and I loathe Detroit. So basically, I hope Dallas bumps Detroit off, then goes on to get slaughtered in the cup finals by either Eastern Conference squad.

Do you know what else I'm not a fan of? The fact that most of these games are being televised exclusively on VS.. Here in the Buckeye State, you have to have Time Warner cable to get said channel. I do not have Time Warner, so I don't get to watch the bulk of the games. I have to watch Sports Center after work and sit through reports on baseball, basketball, golf, and a bunch of other stuff I don't care about. Then they bring Barry Melrose on for a good two minutes to discuss highlights. On top of that is the fact that I work at night, so I'd miss most games anyway. If I got that channel, though, I could just tape the games (or 'DVR' them, I guess) and watch them all in the morning. I guess I'm glad that they at least show weekend games on NBC--everyone who has a TV gets that channel. That and I usually get Sundays off, so I can just kick back and enjoy an uninterrupted game without having to worry about getting ready for work later.

Last Sunday was great--the Pens played the Rangers and Hossa scored the big OT goal, sending Pittsburgh to face the Flyers, and the much-hated blueshirts back home. I've never liked the New York Rangers, and I especially do not like them now that they have Jaromir Jagr playing for them. I have always despised that guy as a hockey player. Even when he played for Pittsburgh with Mario Lemieux, who is one of my all-time favorite players. I don't know how to explain it, but that guy has always just rubbed me the wrong way. As mean as it sounds, it felt good to hear the home crowd at Mellon Arena boo him relentlessly each and every time he had possession of the puck. I think it was getting to him, too, because he didn't do all that much. Of course, that's also probably due to the fact that the Pens have been playing brilliant hockey this post-season. I mean, they swept the first round against the Senators, and only lost once to the NYR. Crosby and Malkin have been a good matchup, too, and Fleury's goaltending has been remarkable. I can't wait to see him matched up against Marty Biron. This is going to be one hell of a series for sure.

Random Tidbits In Heavy Syrup

Hi all,

I'd like to start off by saying that I've found something amazing that I had previously not tried before: mini tacos. These things are just the best. I ate some for lunch, and they were quite satisfying--definitely better than any other heat-and-eat foods. Take that, Hot Pockets!

I've got about five and-a-half hours before I have to be at work, and I'm going to be spending a good part of that time getting stuff together to get rid of. I'm going to be moving soon (within the next few months) and I want it to be as easy as possible. I remember the last time I moved I was able to transport all of my possessions in one trip in my car, which at the time was an '89 Toyota Corolla. I have since acquired a lot of stuff that I simply do not need. It'll be good to thin things back out again.

There's this 70 year-old guy I work with named Claude. In true old-guy fashion, he complains about everything to anybody who'll listen. I really like the nights when he's there. Last night he was telling me how I've become a horrible worker, and that I'm not worth a plugged nickel. What could I do but agree with him? It's so funny to get him going--he will talk constantly, interrupt you, raise his voice, and then just say things that do not make sense at all. It is awesome. Plus, he just got a company ball cap that he's been wearing to work, and it's always crooked. You kind of have to be there for the effect of it, but I assure you, readers, that that combined with everything else is just hilarious. It's like the icing on a big, crabby cake that smells like prunes and Bengay and Werther's Originals.

I was driving past a car dealership the other day, and I noticed that they had a bunch of those new Smart Cars. You know, those really little cars? That's what they're called, right? Anyway, I don't know what it is about those things, but I am strangely drawn to them. I laugh every time I see one, but not in a mocking way. I think I'd really like to have one. They seem like they'd be fun to zoom around in. I think they top out at about 90 MPH, but I never go that fast anyway. I'm gonna get on their website and get some details, I think.

I've been steadily working on my cartoons for the past few days, which feels good. I'm getting the first batch finished up, so hopefully I'll have some up within the next day or two.

Until next time, guys.

Rick Nash, How Do You Do?!

So I don't really have anything to talk about today, but I was looking around on Youtube and found this. This was probably the coolest thing that happened this past season for the Jackets.

If I Was A Tree, What Kind Of Tree Would I Be?

Good morning Vietnam!!!

Hmm.....nope. Let me try again. That title doesn't make sense, either. Crap.

Hi all,

It is so nice out today. The sun is shining, there's a nice breeze, and I feel great. I wish it was like this all the time.

So I'm excited about the near future. I'm gonna be starting back up with school in the fall--hopefully I'll be able to complete my degree this time. It feels good to have a plan. I still feel like I'm behind schedule, but better late than never, I guess.

In other news, I've been working on some comics which I think are pretty good (and thet probably means they're lame as hell). Once I figure out how to get them onto my computer, I'll be uploading them here. I call the series "Boring Jon", and I use things that happen to me in everyday life as material. Hence, the title basically wrote itself. I've got a few other ideas for different cartoons as well--my creativity knows no bounds!!!

It kind of does, actually. I get sleepy and gassy (in that specific order) if I try too hard to come up with stuff.

But yeah, until I can get my comics up, check these ones out. They're far superior to anything I've done, and I'm probably screwing myself by sharing this link, but everyone who doesn't already should know of White Ninja Comics. They're hilarious.

http://www.whiteninjacomics.com/archive-comics.shtml

Until next time, beloved readers.