Catching Up

Things have been pretty hectic recently.I'm at a point where it seems that I'm busy every day of the week.It hasn't left much time for my poor, neglected blog here.I though I'd shoot off a few random points to update people on what is going on.

1)It's been two weeks and I'm still going to the gym.This impresses me because I have to wake up at about 6:30 AM to get to the gym rather than sleep in.

I also have to sit in some morning commute traffic to go there.Traffic where I live is really crappy.All traffic heads east in the morning and west at night.It's insane to see one side of the highway backed up for a few miles and the other with only a handful of cars.If there's an accident then you are jolly well fucked.It's all a part of living this close to New York City.

2)I went to see Iron Man this weekend.It was probably one of my favorite superhero movies so far, and I'm not even that big a fan of Iron Man.I'm not going to sit here and review the movie, but if you're just looking for a good time and love action movies, then this is for you.Also stay around after the credits as there is a bonus scene that's fairly significant.

3)Brooke White was voted off American Idol last week.(I'm not completely embarrassed to admit I watch it.The singing may suck, but the premise is entertaining enough.Screw the haters.)She wasn't really a typical Idol contestant, as she was more singer-songwriter than powerhouse diva-wannabe.I think that ended up holding her back, as some of the theme weeks seemed to be designed for bigger voices.Speaking of which, those theme weeks really suck hard.Andrew Lloyd Webber week?My god, I've never wanted to jab the inside of ears out with a sharp, point stick more than I did that week.My musical soul still feels dirty after hearing Idol contestants sing showtunes.

Anyway, back on topic, the reason this even rates mention is because I have an ever-so-rare celebrity crush on Ms. White.I usually don't care because, well, what's the point?In this case though, she hit some of the right buttons.I'm a sucker for a woman with musical talent and ability.When you add in her pleasant personality, gorgeous blond hair and those eyes...I couldn't even fight it.I'd post a pciture, but that would require effort, which I don't feel like putting forth.

4)Looking at these topics so far, I'd have to say that my life is even more boring than I thought it was.Either that, or I'm just not as into this post as I though I would be.

5)I haven't been hiking in about a month.The only day I really have to go is Sunday and my Sundays have either been busy or it has rained.I really want to go back to Lusscroft Farm to try to find the plane wreck and go into more abandoned buildings.I'd also like to go to the PA side of the Delaware Water Gap this year.

6)Every time I sing up on an internet forum, I always post only about a dozen times before quitting.I get disgusted at the attitudes I see there.I get disgusted at the crappy attitudes I see.Do people have to stir up shit and cause trouble on EVERY SINGLE MESSAGE BOARD AND COMMENT SECTION ON THE WHOLE FRIGGIN INTERNET???I really don't think the internet is a good place to attempt to have a normal conversation.You can't hear the tone of people's voices or pick up on any visual clues to give you an idea as to a person's mood.All you can do is add an emoticon, which means nothing.My guess is that lack of practical information garbles signals a lot, and misunderstandings occur.People are also a lot braver in spouting off when they are behind a computer screen with an assumed name.Even if you use your real name, as I do, it doesn't matter.It's not like anyone is going to show up on my doorstep because I said that I didn't like their favorite band on a message board.

I call the bravery people feel while on the internet "internet muscles".I Googled it and no one had claimed it yet, so I am doing so right now.I created the term "internet muscles".My official definition is :Any display of bravado displayed on the internet by a person who wouldn't speak in such a way in a face-to-face conversation.It's my word now.E-mail me and I'll send you a billing address to send royalties.

7)That's it.This was a very long post that said very little.