Daft Punk CD Doodles

So, to put it simply, my sister asked me to burn her a Daft Punk CD consisting of the songs on Discovery as well as Around the World. When it was done burning, she told me to do something creative with the CD title art and proceeded to give me some markers.

Instead of writing a title on the CD, I decided to be a little more creative. Her favorite songs on the CD were Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger, Around the World, Digital Love, and One More Time.

As such, I drew a globe on the CD. Within the continents, I drew a hammer (Harder), an upward arrow (Better), a running shoe (Faster), and a dumbbell (Stronger). I drew a Digital clock on the bottom that simply reads 00:01 (One More Time) and had an arrow going Around the World.

Seemed great to me. Here's a picture of it:



Yeah. I do random stuff like this all the time. I even drew the Brawl logo on my calendar when the game's final release date was announced.

And heck, why not. Here's a picture of that, too.



That one was taken with my phone, so forgive the quality.

Oh, where would I be without the image posting option? Probably still here, actually.

My Newest Video

I went there.

"No, fool!"

I just got back from watching The Forbidden Kingdom.

For those who don't know, it's the movie that finally, and epically, pairs up Jackie Chan and Jet Li in one intense martial art movie extravaganza. And it's incredible. I mean incredible. Seriously, the scene where they first meet and they fight for like, twenty minutes was one of the best times I've ever had watching a movie.

I'd highly recommend the film to lovers of Jackie Chan's movies and Jet Li's movies. It's like the best of both worlds, except it takes place in one world. And that world is the Forbidden Kingdom. Cool beans.

I'm sure they couldn't do it again, as the novelty would wear off, but while it's out, I'd recommend you go see The Forbidden Kingdom. It's truly an experience to see Jackie Chan ask Jet Li, "Come here often?"

Why My Videos Never Get Made

I seem to have this really bad habit when it comes to video ideas and making said ideas reality.

I always tend to have a really good idea for a video, but then I'm either too lazy to make the video, or start making it and never finish. As of today, I have a total of twelve started and unfinished video projects on my computer. That's quite a lot, isn't it?

These projects are all just videos I'm making on the computer, such as fanvideos or AMVs. Actually, only one AMV. I really don't like AMVs, but for some reason I started one about half a year ago. The primary issue with the videos I make on my computer is that I always go in thinking it'll be a cakewalk, and end up quitting halfway through out of frustration about how hard or long it is to complete. It's quite annoying, really.

The other issue is making videos with my camera. I can't really do it all too successfully, as I'm not allowed to vlog at the moment, so the ones I do make have to not have my face in them. I hate that, so I don't make many of those videos anymore. Instead, I have plans of just recording me with my friends or something playing a game. Or whatever.



That's not to say I don't have new camera recorded videos with my face in them on my computer though. I have tons, but plenty are embarrassing, and I'd rather not upload them (here's lookin' at you, Caramelldansen). These videos include choreographed dances I've made up for anime songs, footage of me rocking at Guitar Hero, and the infamous video of me dancing to Hare Hare Yukai in a suit.

But I digress, video making is a forsaken calling of mine. Ever since I was 8 or 9, I've wanted to be a movie director, and I plan to go into Hollywood someday. Sure, it doesn't seem likely, but a kid can dream, can't he?

Not Much to Share...

Today was really unproductive.

I really have nothing at all to say, so in my second post later tonight, I'll probably post actually meaningful words.

Freddy Wong has a new video up on YouTube where he plays songs from Guitar Hero on a real electric guitar. It's quite awesome. Also, click the link in his description, because the video he made is also quite awesome. And, if you still haven't seen him playing YYZ, click the video that he's responding to with this new one. And check out his profile to see him playing Rock Band on MTV. This guy is my Guitar Hero. Seriously.

Oh right, click here to watch True Guitar Heroism. And watch all that other stuff I mentioned.

Anyway, I'll post later. I've got 7up and I'm not sharing.

The World Ends With Guitar Hero: On Tour

Okay, so here's my dilemma. I've been looking forward to Guitar Hero: On Tour since it was first announced, and I'm excited to see how it turns out. It seems they nailed the way to make the game portable, and, though it looks extremely stupid, the game looks to be really enjoyable. "How is it stupid, Geoff? Tell us more!" Strumming takes place on the touch screen while notes scroll on the top screen. Here, take a look at how it's going to be played:



Yeah, ridiculous. But fun. The game comes out June 22, 2008 at a retail price of $50 USD. Quite pricey.

On the other hand, there's a game coming out next week on April 22. This game is entitled The World Ends With You and is made by Square Enix and Team Jupiter (the team behind Kingdom Hearts). This game looks phenomenal. Seriously, it takes RPGs to an entirely new level. You play on both screens at the same time with a series of slashing gestures on the bottom screen and d-pad combos on the top screen. It's pretty hard to explain... Even if I were to post an image or video, I'm sure no one would understand it. You truly have to see the game in motion in multiple videos to understand.

The game is a very trendy, musical, upbeat experience by the looks of it, and has what seems to be the "hippest" soundtrack on the DS to date. Lots of techno and J-Pop. Far out.

The game is pretty huge, though. It's about as big as Final Fantasy III. As such, it'll cost $40 USD. Cheaper than Guitar Hero, but still pretty pricey.

Anyway, I'm probably going to end up getting both, but I'm kind of on a tight budget right now, what with saving up for Mario Kart Wii. I'm not entirely sure what to do, but as of right now, The World Ends With You is looking unbelievably awesome. Whatever. We'll see when the time comes.

My Blog, Why I Post, and Cookie Dough

I'm quite pleased that I've started this blog.

It seems so much easier than video blogging, and I can do it more frequently. I'm also very glad that no one (I know of, at least) reads my blog, and so I can just openly express myself here, just like a journal.

It's a nice feeling to know that there's a place where you can type what's on your mind, and my friends who know me could tell you that I have lots of stuff going on in my mind all at one time. You could say that blogging is a real stress reliever.

There isn't much I have to share with you today, as it was quite uneventful. It's snowing outside right now, and I'm hoping for a snow day tomorrow. It isn't likely, but hey, a kid can dream, can't he?

I don't have any homework to do, so I'm pretty much stuck on my computer doing nothing. I have some Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bites though. Those things rock, big time.



Anyway, I watched the news live this morning and saw the singing of Happy Birthday to Pope Benedict XVI. Quite awesome if you ask me. He looked slightly more pleasant than usual, and Pope trips to America are always fun, I assume.

Anyway, I'm going to go play a game or something. Either Guitar Hero II or Super Smash Bros. Brawl. I'm feeling more up for Guitar Hero, simply due to YYZ being stuck in my head. One handed solo for the win, I suppose.

Adieu until next post. Shouldn't be too long until then. Two a day seems good to me at this point.

Prizeless Contests

Pride my butt.

Really, I mean, I know this will make me sound like a selfish jerk, but what is the point of a contest with no prize?

There's a reason I'm saying this. BrawlCentral.com held a screenshot contest for Super Smash Bros. Brawl with the theme "Escaping Death." I won this contest, to my surprise, and by quite a landslide. I won with this picture:


Now, in last week's screenshot contest, the winner's picture was posted on the main page of the website with a caption saying that it was their picture and that they won the contest. That's it. That's all that they got. About a half week of fame.

For me, however, they still have not posted the image on the main site, which means that I'll likely only have about two to three days with my image on the main page, if any. And again, that's all I'll get.

It's pretty danged hard to win a contest, and this is one of the first ever online ones I've won. But seriously? I won a contest where the prize is nothing?

"Fifteen minutes of fame" is a term that seems to be thrown around a lot, and I've already had mine in the past, in which I won a gift card at my school for a Mario Kart 64 tournament. But still. I should at least get some Wii Points or a full week with my image on the main page.

Ah whatever.

End rant.

Sleep is a funny thing.

Lemme put this simply. Sleep is quite the confusing thing throughout the course of a student's life. I say student because it ranges through any grade level, including college, I could imagine. Correct me if I'm wrong.

See, the thing is, no one ever really wants to go to sleep when it's "bedtime." Everyone always tries to stay up during school time to live life to the fullest and end each day the way they want it to end. However, the next morning, students are exhausted during class. They want to go home and go to sleep.

Now, why is this? I, myself, am admittedly one of those people. Hence me posting this after midnight.

I personally feel that the mind is ready for sleep, but the person himself does not want to sleep. As such, everything goes haywire and life is in fact not lived to the fullest. Quite the opposite actually. People are exhausted throughout the day and do nothing to solve that problem at night.

Not that I'm giving a solution for we the students or anything. It's just an interesting observation.

A Thought on Internet Popularity

How exactly does it happen?

I mean, I joined YouTube initially with the intent of getting known, but it quickly shot down as I realized with my first video: "How the heck am I going to get people to view this?"

I don't aim at being vastly popular with my blogging. If it happens, it happens. But still, I'm curious as to the process of gaining internet popularity. I mean, is it a first come, first served basis? Do the first people to do things get the most hits? I have no idea how this whole thing works. Seriously, how are people "discovered"?

Ah, whatever. The life of fame is not for me apparently. And I'm perfectly fine with that. I plan on being a movie director in the future though, so I'd love to at least gain some popularity then >_>

Do my thoughts seem random to you? Well yeah, that's just how I roll. You're going to have to get used to that. Whoever you are.

The sun hates me today.

Seriously, it's unbearably hot, and I feel miserable today. I'd post a picture, but I'm too hot and tired to even reach a half inch into my drawer and get my camera.

Anyway, I just got back from IHOP, and they're having these Horton Hears a Who breakfasts. Well, I just love the Whocakes. They're basically pancakes with blue glaze on them. I'm disappointed however with their "Green Eggs and Ham." If I remember correctly, the book had eggs with green yolk and green ham. IHOP, however, is apparently illiterate and has never read the book. As such, their "Green Eggs" are simply spinach in scrambled eggs served with a slice of not green ham. Geez. I mean, this is what they're supposed to look like:

But, nonetheless, the food was great. I enjoyed it a lot, especially the pancakes. And they have this "Beezlenut Splash" drink that's pretty much Sprite with blue and yellow Jell-o in it. Quite awesome.

So anyway, I'll post back in a bit. That's all that I can really think about right now, and my mind is sort of just swaying back and forth.

Oh, one last thing. I've decided not to post any links to this blog anywhere where I usually visit, such as YouTube or anything. If people care enough to know what's going on in my life, I guess they can go here, but if not, they'll never know it existed.

Anyway, be back later. I'm gonna go do something "productive."

Agents are... Go!

Well hey howdy there, people! Welcome to the first post of my blog. I sure hope I can change the name of this blog. Ah, whatever.

I'm pretty sure no one's really ever going to read this anyway, so I'll post blogs randomly and frequently. Expect them to be short, simple, and stupid.

Although... The more I get into it... I might end up letting you into my crazy life. It's seriously crazy. Seriously.

Well, that's all I got for now.

So it begins...