Your Quirk Factor: 52%

You're a pretty quirky person, but you're just normal enough to hide it. Congratulations - you've fooled other people into thinking you're just like them!

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Let's Go Fly a Kite!

Explorers Club Trip

Today, the Explorers Club went to Pipestone National Monument in Minnesota. We had to meet at 8:00am and the drive was a while so I brought The Da Vinci Code I bought on spring break to read. There's a lot of homework I should read, but this is a day off. I got halfway through on the way up so that was great timing. The monument is really neat. Its nifty to see what they can turn a rock into. I picked up a pendant out of the pipestone. The quarry was very neat and a great expression of nature.

We ate a Lange's Cafe, a local joint. It was really good food. On the way back we stopped at Sioux Falls to see the Sioux Falls. Those were really neat. The city basically made it into a park and you could easily jump in if you wanted to die. There are all these rocks everywhere and it was really neat. On the way back I finished the novel. It's a very good work of fiction. I highly recommend it. I can't wait to see the movie! Also, just to give some props... If you like going on field trips you should join Explorers Club. That's all they do!

I hate restructuring!

Next year, Morey Hall will change floors. Currently 1st and basement are girls and 2nd and 3rd are guys. It will be now basement, 2nd, and 1st south will be girls and 3rd and 1st north will be guys. I thought this would be a little nice to be on the ground floor but now I'm starting to hate this. I figured the guys on my floor would like the ground floor and having more girls around so I went to ask them where they're moving to and they said they're going off campus. I'm not sure now who all is moving as well and who's staying. If that is the case, I'm in the position I was in last semester. Where should I go now? I like Morey and the girls are fun but they're not my neighbors. I'm thinking about Pile but I'm not sure I would like it there or not. I don't think I would like Neihardt also so I'm not sure. I may just move to 1st and see who else goes there but I like certainty. It bugs me because the guys wouldn't be moving at all if it wasn't for restructuring and I wouldn't be in this mess. I don't need anymore stress!

I figured it's all because Anderson is going co-ed so now they move guys from Morey to Anderson and women from Anderson to Morey.

UPDATE: It's about 12:00 AM and I still feel like crap because I'm not sure where I'm going to live next year. So basically I'm looking for pros vs. cons on Morey and Pile...

Morey:
Pro = Parking lot behind it is convienient
Pro = I'm familiar with it
Con = All (or most) of my neighbors are moving away
Con = I'm going to miss my room
Pro = 1st is closer to the ground floor
Con = I will know no one on this new floor

Pile:
Pro = I know a number of people there
Con = How many of those people are moving?
Pro = 24-hour visitation
Con = Unfamiliar
Pro = Center of campus
Con = Will I get visitors?

Your Values Profile

Loyalty: You value loyalty a fair amount. You're loyal to your friends... to a point. But if they cross you, you will reconsider your loyalties. Staying true to others is important to you, but you also stay true to yourself. Honesty: You value honesty a fair amount. You're honest when you can be, but you aren't a stickler for it. If a little white lie will make a situation more comfortable, you'll go for it. In the end, you mostly care about "situational integrity." Generosity: You value generosity a fair amount. You are all about giving, as long as there's some give and take. Supportive and kind, you don't mind helping out a friend in need. But you know when you've given too much. You have no problem saying "no"! Humility: You value humility highly. You have the self-confidence to be happy with who you are. And you don't need to seek praise to make yourself feel better. You're very modest, and you're keep the drama factor low. Tolerance: You value tolerance highly. Not only do you enjoy the company of those very different from you... You do all that you can to seek it out interesting and unique friends. You think there are many truths in life, and you're open to many of them.

The Five Factor Values Test

Saturdays go by so fast

Yesterday, Steph, Jenn, Book Lady, Daniele and I went to Sioux City. We went to ACME, of course, and I picked up a comic. We also told them about what's going on at WillyCon so they can prepare. We then went to Sci-Fi Kingdom because they're also going to be up at WillyCon. They're really neat. They have great prices on everything and they are cheaper than anywhere else. They wanted to know if we wanted to play Munchkin. They had never played so I encouraged them to try it. We played for about 3 and a half hours and Jenn won by Divine Intervention. They seemed to have a lot of fun and I was happy. Then we went to McDonalds to eat and Target. I picked up the guide to Ultimate Spider-Man so I can get some of the stuff done that I need help on. We then went to Wal-Mart where I got blue duct tape and a laundry bag because I forgot mine at home. We played with the bouncy balls for a while. On the way home we played "Name That Tune" with my iPod and then Steph and I watched finished Season 3 of Enterprise.

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Random Edition

At the gag today they had Superman ice cream. It was yellow, red, and blue ice cream mixed together. It tasted wierd but it was funny.

I think Daniele might be a little addicted to Ultimate Spider-Man. She's good at the combats and even beat Electro faster than I did, but she's not good a direction and movement so the races are difficult. I'm sure she'll get the hang of it.

Book Lady wrote quotes on her cape today. Hilarious!

I was shocked to hear that Isaac Hayes left South Park because of the Scientology episode. It's a shame he can make room to allow parody of his own religion. But at the same time I could see myself in his position, not a Scientologist, but upset that my bosses made fun of something I believed. It's hard to tell when tolerance begins and ends sometimes.

You Are 60% Open Minded

You are a very open minded person, but you're also well grounded. Tolerant and flexible, you appreciate most lifestyles and viewpoints. But you also know where you stand firm, and you can draw that line. You're open to considering every possibility - but in the end, you stand true to yourself.

How Open Minded Are You?

Over with Break

Well break is over now. It did go out with a bang though. I went to Red Lobster today because it's Lobsterfest. I had the Lobster Bisque which is freakin' awesome and the Crab Alfredo. I also had $25 to Best Buy so I picked up Ultimate Spider-Man for $5. It was between that, DDR Extreme 2 (temporarily on sale for $30, I'd rather rent), X-Men Legends II (I'd rather rent), LEGO Star Wars and Episode III game (I can steal Ep3 and I'd rent the LEGO one), Fantastic Four, or a Batman Animated Series set (but then I'd have to buy the others). I finished the story missions after a LOT of cursing. The races are starting to get to me though, but it is fun to terrorize as Venom. I also found out I'm getting around $300 in tax refunds. Please don't tell me that. I know I will spend it! So basically I'm a little ready for classes and excited for the rest of the month.

Comic Store Review

I'm bored and I've got some break left so I will review the area comic book stores. These are the only ones I know of and I have been to so if I missed any, let me know because I'd love to check them out.

ACME Comics and Collectibles
Sioux City's comic book shop is basically the only place to go when I'm in Wayne. Luckily, it has a great and various selection. They have a small amount of archives but a large array of current comics on display. I like how they categorize the comics not just by publisher, but by topic. There's a Spider-Man wall, an X-Men wall, and a Star Wars wall which makes finding things easy. They have a decent supply of gaming supplies also, enough to get what you need. They are also the only place I've seen Dungeons & Dragons Clue. They obviously have a good amount of collectibles including the HeroClix Galactus and a great deal of statuary. Plus, they come to WillyCon so I support them as well. On a nerdy note, I love the double-sided tape they use on their comics. They are the only place to use it instead of simply taping the bag shut. This keeps tape off the comics and prevented the bag from warping. On a bad note, they don't allow you to "feel up" any booster boxes and just hand you one that you're supposed to buy. I don't like this and I am more apt to check boxes for the one that is most likely to have the piece I need then take one at random.

VFG Comics
Fremont's only comic book store is one that you might miss if you didn't know about it. It's a relatively new and small store so I try to hit it first to give them my business. They have a good amount of comics but don't typically subscribe to limited series. For example, they didn't have Books of Doom #4 but they did have Justice #2, both of which I was looking for. A nice convenience is the fact that they bag and board all their comics, including the new releases. Usually I try to get them bagged unless the comic is a cheap-o and when it's automatically in a bag, it helps. They are not a library so don't expect to read anything there. They have little archives but they may surprise you with what they have. They also have gaming supplies and sell a tiny amount of individual miniatures. They're small, but I would love to see them grow. They are also much closer to where I live and if I can find it there, I'd prefer to get it there.

Dragon's Lair Comics
When I first got to this Omaha store, I described it as a mini-WillyCon. Dragon's Lair has the best mix of gaming and comics in Omaha. Also, they have 2 locations, so they have enough storage space for comics that one store can't hold. The big thing I love about them is the huge amount of individual miniatures for all games. They will every once in a while get a super rare gem of a fig that tempts me. They also have a lot of boosters and buy in bulk; both stores do. The Millard store is smaller but has a decent selection and the most miniatures. The Blondo store has more comics and a large amount of miniatures, too. I also noticed the Blondo store has a ton of manga there. Unfortunately, they bag most of their stuff including their trade paperbacks so there's no reading them there. They do leave out the new releases to read though.

Krypton Comics
The big one. This Omaha store has the largest selection of comics in the area. They have so many archives that if they don't have the comic or any of its titles, it must not exist. They also have a ton of action figures. The "Star Wars Wall" as I dub it is the whole back of the store with action figures from all eras. There's also a good amount of Star Wars collectibles there as well. They also have action figures from most of the movies and TV shows that were comic related. They have a limited amount of individual miniatures, though. But their selection is well worth the drive.

Coliseum Gaming & Collectibles
Coliseum is kinda a drive being in La Vista but is an interesting place of note. They have no comics and focus on gaming. For focusing on gaming, they seem to lack in surplus to the likes of Dragon's Lair. It may be because the boosters are bought more frequently there. They also really don't sell individual miniatures. One plus is that they sell food there such as Hot Pockets and whatnot. Hungy Hungry Gamers. They have a ton of tables and usually several different games at once.

Ground Zero Comics
Now, I've only been there once because it's a drive deeper into Omaha for me, so I'm not going to destroy them. They have a good amount of comics and a large amount of games. Not so much in miniatures, but more of Munchkin and Zombies. If I had time and the urge, I would go there again, but usually the other Omaha stores will take care of what I need first.

Trade-A-Tape Comic Center
The Lincoln store was very neat. They had an amount of Comics like Dragon's Lair's Millard location and like ACME, they categorized by hero for some comics. They are basically comic-only and I didn't see any gaming. Their comic selection was good as well but honestly, there was nothing that would make me go to Lincoln rather than Omaha to purchase anything. If I was in Lincoln, that's where I would go and probably wouldn't go to Omaha and if I were to find myself in Lincoln loose again, I would go there again.

Best Comic Quality: ACME Comics and Collectibles
Most Comics: Krypton Comics
Best Gaming Quality: Dragon's Lair Comics
Most Gaming: Coliseum Gaming & Collectibles/Dragon's Lair Comics

To Lincoln!

On Tuesday Daniele, Megan, Book Lady, Steph and I spent the day in Lincoln. We first went to Morrill Hall down at UNL. It was weird to see all those students going to class as we were on spring break. Is it weird that we choose to go to another college during break? Anyways the museum was neat but it's weird to see all these animals we saw yesterday, alive. It's been a while since I had been there but I thought it was really neat. We then headed back to the car to go to Pioneers Park to eat. There were some playground equipment so we got to feel young again by seizing control of the "castle" I wanted to go on the merry-go-round but I knew it would make me sick after I ate so I went on the swings which hurt adults. I eventually went on the merry-go-round but Daniele wouldn't stop spinning and I did get nauseous. Go figure. I laid down for a while and mainly recovered. We then were going to see the columns in the park but Daniele doesn't understand the concept of a roundabout. We went through twice (which didn't help anything) and she went down the exit lane. She was about to go back when we finally said that no one cared anymore and we left.


We then went to Trade-A-Tape Comics and looked at what they had. We then went to Bluestem Books which has used, rare, and out of print books by the plenty. That was neat and they had chairs for me to sit in. I picked up The DaVinci Code for cheap because I know I'll be reading it at some point. Megan bought a crap load and it was hard to get Book Lady to leave. It was cool because both Trade-A-Tape and Bluestem had WillyCon posters up as well as Krypton and Dragon's Lair yesterday.


We then went to the Unicameral with 30 minutes to spare. We went to the top and saw Lincoln and the upper rotunda. We then went down to the main rotunda and foyer and saw the busts. I felt like a tour guide because I knew a lot of information about the chambers and the Nebraska Supreme Court. We also found the Nebraska State Library on the 3rd floor that Daniele wanted to find. If you need any retentive information on law in various sates, go there. We then left and walked outside to the statue of Lincoln and talked for a while. I wish we had more time and went to the stores after the Capitol but no one thinks. We then went on an errand for Megan and returned to her house. We read our comics for a while as we waited for Megan's mom to show up to see if she could talk her into going out to eat. She didn't show up so we went to the mall. We spent a while there until we got tired and we left.


Book Lady kept saying that Nebraska has a lot going for it that Nebraskans don't realize and it's true. Our capitol building is one of the neatest and most artistic buildings in the nation and I would love to spend more time there.

Henry Doorly Zoo

Today Daniele, Steph, Jenn, Book Lady, and I were off to the zoo! Since Book Lady is from Pennsylvania we figured we'd show her what our zoo is about. Our goal was to see everything and not leave until we did so. We went to the Desert Dome first. I had never been there before and it was neat. One thing I like about the Omaha Zoo is how the animals don't really seem like they're in cages. On some you can see the pens but others just roam free. It was really nice to go in the dome because it was really cold in the morning. After that we went to the nocturnal Kingdoms of the Night which was neat, too. We then went and saw the orangutans and gorillas. They were neat and kept banging on the glass. After the gorillas we went into the aviary. We then saw the bears and got a few pictures. The Dairy World was closed for winter and we didn't get to milk the mechanical cow but the petting zoo was open.


We should've gone off to the small animals north of the petting zoo but Daniele, the seriously insane one, and Book Lady, the one that's never been here, started going somewhere else and wouldn't stop so we were at the Cat Complex which was neat. Daniele and I walked to the ATM. When we got there I asked what she needed money for and she said for the train. We were just there and saw it was closed. What a waste of time! So we saw the cats and ate by the tigers who would periodically jump on the glass to see what we were eating. We then were deciding on the IMAX. It was between Sharks 3D and Walking on the Moon 3D. I wanted to see the moon one and Jenn did too but I knew we wouldn't go on it because Daniele blindly believes the moon landing was a hoax and honestly won't listen to reason and logic so we got our tickets for Sharks. We killed some time by seeing the aquarium which was neat as always and went to the movie.


The IMAX was neat but it seemed like it was made for little kids. The 3D was cool and it was fun to "try" to touch the images. Luckily, there was no attack or jump footage because they swam what appeared to be really close. We then went to the Wild Kingdom Pavilion which was somewhat for little kids and boring so we left and went into the Lied Jungle. That's usually the first thing I go to but not this time. We were going to make it last but I'm glad we didn't. We then went over to the giraffes which got Book Lady a little excited. We then walked along the hoofed animals looking at whatever was out. The cheetahs weren't there but we saw the Garden of the Senses which was interesting. The monkeys weren't out so we saw the sea lions. After that Daniele and Book Lady were "headed" toward the elephants and rhinos but went the wrong direction. We tried to correct them but they didn't listen. Eventually they arrived and we saw them and then we realized we still had the small animals left and walked all the way back to where we were earlier and saw what was out. We then needed to see the nursery but it was closed for renovations so we saw it all!


When we left the zoo, Steph noticed she lost her wallet. She went to the IMAX where it was in the lost and found. We then went to Krypton Comics to see their vast selection. We stayed there until rush hour was over and Daniele for some reason wanted ice cream. I didn't know any until the way out so we went to Dragon's Lair. After that she lost the urge for ice cream and they dropped me off at home. Sometimes I swear Daniele is honestly like a 5 year-old. All around it was a fun trip and I'd like to go back in the summer when things are open.

Midterms and WillyCon

Well I had 3 tests today. World Civ went good as always. Those tests are long and challenging but he grades well. Geography of US and Canada was fine. There were a few that I didn't know but I knew the rest. World Lit was fun. I knew the other 9, but the last one I had no idea on at all. I tried to BS some of it but halfway I simply said: "If you've read through this so far, well done. I honestly cannot remember anything about Baldwin. I will endeavor to do better next term." I found out later that another guy apologized for his last answer and another didn't really know either.

I am so excited! The ideas of mine and those I have heard and suggested all went through for WillyCon. Here they are:

• We're setting up a TV in the Gag that will play like Empire Strikes Back or Spider-Man so that way people in the Gag will be involved in WillyCon is some form.
  
• The TV will then move down to the registration desk where a chart will show what the TV will be playing all day.
• A big schedule behind the registration desk, because that's our #1 question: Where is this thing at?
• Random Room names such as "The Fortress of Solitude" for the bathroom, "The Puppet Hospital and Burn Center" for one of the Suites, and "Ten Forward" for the Hospitality Suite.
• Since the band will not be at opening ceremonies, we'll have a talent show of sorts with random videos and 30-second skits.
• HALO TOURNAMENT passed meaning people can play Halo for cash without entry fee. There will be 3 different categories of play with higher money as you go up. This is on Friday night at 8:00pm.
  
• Costume Contest reforms such as an assembled costume for those who bought elements of their costume and random where we provide odd materials like milk jugs and cardboard an hour before the masquerade and they get a small prize.
• Chris and I talked to Ben Vrba today who is a state Magic champion about helping with the tournament and possibly doing a forum on intro to Magic, setting up a deck, getting into tournament level, etc. I hope he does it,
• Heath and I are going to do a forum on Upcoming Comic Book Movies discussing where they're going with X3, Superman Returns, Batman Begins Sequel, Spider-Man 3, Hulk 2, Fantastic Four 2, etc.
• Roger, Levi, and I are going to do an Enterprise one where we watch the last episode and criticize it because it was kinda lackluster.
• Matt Ptacek, Jenn, and I are going to do a Star Wars one about how the movies are over, where is the saga going? This will be a discussion of the novels, comics, gaming, video games, and TV shows that will explore what to do post-Episode III.