Well, I hope that title didn't throw you off. I just wanted to give you hint as to what I got with my graduation money. I also want to thank everyone who gave me money for my graduation. It was really appreciated, I mean really appreciated, and you'll get to see what I got with it.
I decided to splurge, and I mean big splurge. And it was by no coincidence that Costco had a really good price on a 32 inch LCD HDTV. So, long story short... I'm watching 24 in HD tonight.
Also, we don't really get HD channels, but we are recieving some HD channels. Yeah! And it looks good. Most of the shows in HD are in 720p, but the new stations are in 1080i. This TV goes as high as 1080i anyway.
So enjoy the pictures and oh, the one with the girl in it, it's the Bravo network with some hair styling show. But hey, HD is HD!
I'm in a sandwich week. I had big stuff last week and I have big stuff next week. This time last week, I had just graduated from college, and this time next week I'll be married.
Wow! A lot of stuff! I don't really have time for a big update, so that's all for now! Talk to you later!
Well, I graduated from college! I can't believe it! I don't know how I got away with it! Oh well, great! I'm also back at home after a long 2 days of driving. Nick and I switched off a lot so we could both rest so it wasn't too bad.
So I thought I would post some pics from graduation. I'm sure you would all like to see a few of them. And here they are!
I'll probably say more later, but I wanted to throw these pictures on here first.
Hey everyone. So close to being done. But the next two days are going to be so packed! Actually commencement day should be a breeze though. Here is my schedule for tomorrow.
- Mom & Dad pick up Nick & Mike at 9am. - Everyone and Jenni goes to the storage unit and be done by 9:30. - Drop off some of Ana's stuff at 9:45. - Family checks out apartment at 10. - Family checks out my work at 10:30. - Commencement rehearsal at 12. - Jenni's Hooding 3-4. - Jenni's Senior Art Show 4-6. - My Hooding 7:30 - Sleep!
Yeah, it's a lot. Also, I'm really tired from today. Jenni and I had to do so much to get ready for her senior show. And it's been raining for the past few days. It's been very uncomfortable, but luckily today it was a little nicer. Just humid, but the sun came out at the end of the day.
Well, I better get going. I have some stuff to do before bed. See ya!
Josh and I went bouldering last Sunday. Lots of fun! We don't really have the shoes or the crash pad, but we still had a blast.
I took some pics and video and he took some pics. I still have to get them from him, but I'll post what I have. I'll try and put some video on here too.
Anyway, it was perfect weather so after I finished working on stuff for my final projects, we set off! Although his car had some problems and long story short, he got a new battery.
I certainly plan on going back after I get married and moved into the apartment. Jenni would love to go too, which would be great! I'm so glad I'm marrying a girl that loves the outdoors as much as I do! She wants to mountain bike, run, rock climb, camp... do it all!
Well, that's about it, I'm going to try and put some video together to upload to youtube. Hang on. See ya!
Hey my people! As you saw from the post right below this one, I have been working on a project in my 3D class. I also posted a screen capture of the project I am working on. Well, I just finished rendering a frame from that and here it is:
I still need to work on lighting and texturing but it's coming along pretty well!
Just two more days of classes left. In my whole college career! Wow! I can't believe it!
Also, I don't have classes on Friday's so I guess its only 1 day of classes left.
I am going to miss dorm life, but I am excited (which is an understatement) about making the transition into married life.
We are just about to finalize the apartment deal so that's something else I'm crossing off the list. Actually, I have a picture of it. Here you go!
It's the upstairs one. It is a 2 bedroom, one bath, 1,095 sq. feet, wood burning fireplace, the complex has two pools, and one of them is right behind us and the mail and laundry facility is right behind us as well. We have washer and dryer connections, so we'll probably get some used ones so we can do laundry in the apartment.
We are just so excited! I have a job, an apartment, and I'll soon have a wife!
Well, thats about it for now, I better get going. I have some stuff to do before the year ends! Take care!
It's getting really close to the end of the year. I have been wrapping things up in my classes, and feeling really good about everything. I just thought I'd share the project I'm working on in my 3D class. I'm modeling an apartment. It's still pretty rough, but it's coming along nicely. I've downloaded a Lightwave trial so I can work in my room because it's been a lot easier that way. Anyway, enjoy!
Wow, I have been gone for quite some time. It's just so much as been bogging me down. I'm just trying to get to the end of the year and so much is getting in the way. I'm in the clear now though. So I'm feeling pretty good. I also just knocked out two 3 and 4 page papers that are due next week. My goal is to have a nice and easy weekend.
Anyway, here are some pictures I have been meaning to post. Enjoy!
For Josh's senior recital, I ran the media. Matt ran camera/s. Yes, we have 3 macs set up. But we really only used one, the middle one. We came into some snags connecting the iMac to dual projectors so we had to switch everything last minute and use the 15inch Powerbook. The 12inch was just for looks, although it did have the rundown on it.
The painting on the right is one of Jenni's paintings that is hanging up at ORU. I love it! It is huge! Isn't she the best?! You can see some more of her work at: CLICK HERE
This is me at the airport at Spring Break. Stupid waiting at the airport...
The weather in Tulsa has been pretty nice. Today it rained, which was nice because it helped to knock some of the pollen down. My allergies flared up a week ago, but they are under control now.
Well, I can't talk much, just wanted to give you a little hello, let you know I'm still here. Let me leave you with a guaranteed time waster... Desktop Tower Defense (oh, and check out scores in the group "Vatican8").
Today is a really awesome day! It's probably almost perfect! The weather is absolutely gorgeous, it's my Birthday, practically no classes today... just an overall really great day!
Well, that's about it! I just wanted to share with you all how awesome today is!
ORU's web proxy is blocking my pictures on here again. This has happened in the beginning of the year. I know it's nothing personal, I guess they just don't allow my pictures because their program think their bad or something. I don't know. I've emailed them so I'm sure it will be fixed in a few days. So if the pictures I post (I may keep posting them even though I can't see them) are off center or text is over them or whatever, forgive me.
It's a really nice day here at ORU. The sun is shining and the birds are chirping. Spring is in the air. I just need to graduate so I can enjoy it!
Anyway, I'm about to go to QuikTrip to get something to drink. I think I'll mix my own vanilla coke. No one sells that anymore, but I have always loved it.
You know what else I love? The smell of my new hair wax/gel. It's utterly divine...
Anyway, I better get going. You all have a great day. I'm going to get outside for a little bit to enjoy this cloudless, 77%, perfect day. Take care!
Yesterday I went mountain biking with the Church On The Move Cycling Club. We went to Greenleaf Lake. I've never been there before and a lot of people say that it's a really good trail.
It was almost perfect weather, but the ground was a little muddy at times. I totally had my tires inflated too high and I was sliding around on rocks and corners. I finally deflated like 5-10 psi and I was much better off.
Oh, I also started off really suckin' wind! I mean, I was stinking things up! I think it was just that I didn't get breakfast and I was still a little tired. But after about mile 5 or 6 I felt a ton better! I was climbing better... I was navigating over rocks better... It was a 180 degree turn around!
Anyway, here is a link to the trail on MTBR.com. Check it out! I liked it, but I like the Womble more. This was pretty rocky, very technical. I like a more hardpack singletrack myself.
But it was great! Nice weather, great company... you can't ask for much more!
I only have 50 more days of single life left! It's so exciting! I'll finally have someone to do my laundry and play Halo 24/7!
A little off topic...
There is a 100% chance of rain today. Then why do they call it a "chance" still?
I hope that the rain doesn't interfere with mountain biking tomorrow. Tomorrow is the big Greenleaf State Park COTM Cycling trip. I can't wait! It will give me the chance to try out my new tires!
Ok, that's all I've got for now. I may have a surprise for you all later... Yeah, I love surprises!
I got a little stir crazy in my dorm. I know! And with only a month left! Anyway, I decided to switch things up. I also documented the change.
This is the old look. It was space saving and efficient. But I still wanted something different.
This is the change. It doesn't look that good from this angle, but as soon as you "cross over" (that's what I call when you step over the bed to sit on the ball/chair)...
...it is a whole new world. Very pleasant and comfortable. I really like it! I'll probably take some more pics in the day time.
[taken from Moleskine I use as a journal... written plane ride back to Tulsa. this will explain why I want a private jet.]
Airlines are getting ridiculous! Well, you would know that unless you haven't flown in the past 20 years. See, you don't really remember the flights that went smoothly, if you ever even had one anyway.
Airlines think they own the world. What can we do? It was my spring break, vaca time. Weather screwed up plans to get into Philly on Friday evening.
Long story short... if we wanted to get into Philly, we would have to wait until Tuesday night. Now, that was only for American Airlines... I don't know about the rest of the airlines.
I'm sitting here, writing this, hot and sweaty. I mean, turn the A/C on! You don't give me the option to open my window so at least put some air on! They won't let me sit in an emergency row anymore because of one little incident... look, for the last time, I was hot and we were just sitting on the runway. I didn't know that cracking the door open would open a raft! (just kidding, I'm not that naive.)!
There are a million and one things you can say bad about airlines. We all have our vacation horror stories. And some of us are bold enough to take them on to get at least some kind of compensation. They try and fix our problems with their little band aid they call a "$250 voucher..."
But the truth is, can anyone say anything really good about the airlines? Also, this is not an attack on any airline employees. I know people that work at the airlines and they do a great job. It's usually corporate that has the problem. It's mostly the industry as a whole.
Anyway, when you fly, it's best to be an informed consumer. Below are some links about how to fly the best you can.
**Typical conversation from pilot/stewardess while flying on almost any airline today... modified for my blog...**
Sorry we are taking so long to take off folks. It appears as if the machine that breaks all the zippers and handles off your luggage is having some problems. We are going to have to do everything manually.
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We are about to finish this blog post, please put your seats and tray tables in their upright and locked position and discontinue the use of any approved electronic devices.
I said seat up mister!!
Thank you for flying with us, we look forward to canceling your flight again soon.
I will now tell you what gate you need to go to for your connecting flight, and if you are dumb enough to go to it without checking the big tv's when you deplane, then may God have mercy on your soul.
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[links taken from Best Life magazine, Dec. 06/Jan 07]
- Research your flight. US DOT publishes info with the worst time records in America -- by route, airline, and flight number. www.flightstats.com
- Invoke Rule 240. Basically what it is, is that if there is a cancellation, not due to weather, the airline has to put you on THE next available flight, not necessarily THEIR next available flight. www.mytravelrights.com
- Seat Guru. Find the best seat on almost any plane and airline. www.seatguru.com
There are plenty of different websites that tell you how to not get screwed over by the airlines and I suggest just doing some good ol' fashioned research!
