Are You Gonna Be My Girl by Jet

"So 1, 2, 3, take my hand and come with me Because you look so fine And i really wanna make you mine" You impressed almost everyone in 2004 - and surprised yourself.

What 2004 Hit Song Are You?

Halo 2.5 rumored as Xbox 2 launch title

From Team Xbox, "'Halo 2.5 will be an Xbox 2 launch title and is going to run in HDTV resolution with new, improved textures and graphical effects. All the stuff that people expected from Halo 2 but didnt make the cut will be there.'"

Halo 2.5 rumored as Xbox 2 launch title

What I got for Christmas

I think I did pretty well this holiday.

I got:
a Best Buy Gift Card, an external hard drive, a Bungie shirt, a new jacket, a poker set, Risk, Star Wars: Battlefront for PS2, and one of those really squishy pillows among other things.

I'm going to use my gift card to buy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King Special Extented DVD. I was so surprised I got Battlefront because it is expensive.

My Christmas Plans

Well, it's the time we've all been looking forward to. Here are my plans in case anyone cares:

Today, Christmas Eve:
I worked in the morning
My cousins on my mom's side will be coming over

Tomorrow, Christmas:
Family presents in the morning
Go over to my grandma's for Christmas on my dad's side

That's all! Merry Christmas!

Aww, Thanks

My roommate put up a thing about my blog on his site. And just for clarification, I knew rudimentary HTML code before I blogged for some time. I just need to know how to format the picture to lose the borders if I wanted them. Other than that, check it out.
Eric's Blog

Glimpse from the Past

OK, I meant to post this yesterday, but I'm lazy. Yesterday, before "Christmas With The Kranks" at San Ann'a, I saw the first person I ever cared about but haven't seen in too long a time: Beth Ranslem. Oh boy! I hadn't seen her in forever and I couldn't get a hold of her because I think she moved. I miss seeing her and talking to her so much. She was the first person I had ever cared about.

Beth was one of those girls that was too impressive to believe. She was always dating someone so windows were never there, but I would visit her so frequently when I went to Fremont. I took her to my sophomore homecoming dance, but she did say that she had the PSAT tests the next day. She stayed for pictures but dance procrastinators took too long and she had to leave. She didn't stay long but it was well worth it for me. I started going stag to the homecomings as was the tradition and asked her to my junior prom. She agreed only to later find out she had another appointment but she set me up with one of her friends. This is the girl that I would do anything for, even take someone I had never met to my prom. I invited her to my graduation, but her first year of college must have been busy and I don't blame her.

I hear now she's engaged/married, not sure anymore. I am glad to know that she is the kind of woman that grows more beautiful in time. I wish her the best of years and give her the knowledge that I will always care for her.

Review of "Christmas With The Kranks"

I went to go see this movie with my parents tonight. This isn't one of those exceptional movies and I knew it so don't have high expectations. My dad put it best as a "Christmas Vacation wannabe."

It is a cute movie with a cute premise. The one thing that was missing was the lack of realism. This isn't the typical "Santa is real" type of realism but more of how they were treated as a neighborhood. Perhaps it's just because I don't live in a town, but the neighborhood was really fake. If anyone sees this movie and say their neighborhood is like this, please comment. Other than that, it was a cute movie.

I'm not sure how avoiding decorations and pleasantries would save them so much money but it was to make the ending fast paced.

I commented to myself that it is a shame that my Golden Age of Movie Theatres is gone. This is the time from 1997-2002 when there was good reason to go to the theatres. Now, it seems there's one good movie for a while and then nothing. I was happy to see a huge Fantastic 4 display at the Fremont theatre, though.

I typically reserve 1-5 for disliked movies and 6-10 for liked movies. This was enjoyable, but not the best holiday movie ever.

My Rating: 5½ out of 10
DVD Worthy: It would make a nice, cheap holiday movie sometime.

Another Survey

1. FULL NAME: All you need to know is "Jimmy"


2. BIRTHDAY: Taurus in the year of the Ox


3. STAR SIGN: I just said, Taurus


4. HEIGHT: My driver's license says 5'10"


5. WHERE WERE YOU BORN? Fremont, NE


6. WHAT ARE YOU AFRAID OF? Things coming out of nowhere, large amounts of blood


7. DO YOU WEAR GLASSES? always, people get wierded out when I don't wear them


8. YOUR PERFECT MAN/WOMAN: Not stuck up, lot of respect


9. DO YOU GET ALONG WITH YOUR FAMILY? I'd say so


10. HAVE YOU EVER HATED ANY PERSON IN YOUR FAMILY? no


11. ARE YOU GOING TO COLLEGE? Yes, not sure how long I'll be here...


12. WHERE DO YOU SEE YOURSELF 5 YEARS DOWN THE ROAD? Hopefully not in college, love to work


13. WHAT'S YOUR FAVE SAYING? Anything from Family Guy


14. DO YOU WANT TO GET MARRIED...HAVE KIDS? Yes


15. WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT ABORTION? I'm a pro-lifer


16. WHOSE THE PERSON THAT SENT THIS TO YOU? Amie


17. YOUR GOOD LUCK CHARM? I got nothing


18. WORST SONG YOU'VE EVER HEARD? I can't stand that "Yeah" song by Usher. I just don't get it.


19. BEST SONG YOU'VE EVER HEARD? Too many


20. ARE YOU A GOOD STUDENT? In certain subjects


21. ARE YOU A GOOD DRIVER? I think I am, but people who ride with me would probably disagree


22. ARE YOU GOOD AT SPORTS? No, but I like to play


23. ARE YOU DEEP SLEEPER? Not really


24. DO YOU COLLECT ANYTHING? I like to buy stuff, but I don't have any active collections, but I do have all of the Episode I Pepsi cans with the exception of the the Gold Yoda and Destiny cans


25. DO YOU LIKE TO SING? Yes


26. DO YOU LIKE TO SHOP: Yes, especially when I have money


27. DO YOU LIKE TO PARTY: I know how to have a good time


28. DO YOU HAVE ANYTHING PIERCED? I'm not one for holes in myself


29. WOULD YOU KILL SOMEONE YOU DIDN'T KNOW FOR 15 BILLION DOLLARS? Not sure, if they were evil like Hitler, probably.


30. WHAT THREE THINGS WOULD YOU TAKE FROM YOUR ROOM IF YOU RAN AWAY? I'm not too attached to anything but my laptop


31. CAREER? High School Teacher (run, children! run!)


32. WHAT ARE YOUR NICKNAMES? Jimmy, K-Raz, that wierd guy from Theatre


33. BONUS QUESTION!!!... IF YOU WERE IN LOVE WITH SOMEONE AND IT WOULD HURT THEM IF THEY FOUND OUT, WOULD YOU TELL THEM? probably, but not sure...


34. PUT A BODY PART ON FIRE FOR AMUSEMENT? No!


35. SKINNY DIPPED? Nope


36. FLASHED SOMEONE? Nope


37. PLAYED STRIP POKER? Nope


38. BEEN IN A PHYSICAL FIGHT? Nothing serious


39. BEEN IN LOVE? Yes


40. RODE IN A POLICE CAR? Nope


41. BEEN ON A PLANE? I love to fly!


42. COME CLOSE TO DYING? Every f-in summer so far someone has hit my car!


43. SWAM IN THE OCEAN? Nope


44. BEEN HURT EMOTIONALLY? Not really


45. BEEN TO AN AMUSEMENT PARK? Oh yeah!


46. KEPT A SECRET FROM PEOPLE? Yes


47. CRIED DURING A MOVIE? Not really, maybe subconsciously


48. BEEN ON STAGE? Yes


49. HAD CHICKEN POX? Yes


50. HAD STITCHES? Yes, funny story.


51. WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE VEGETABLE? Peas or potatos


52. WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE FAST FOOD/RESTAURANT? Arby's


53. WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE MEAT? Chicken (big shock)


54. WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE CANDY? Anything chocolate


55. WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE MOVIE? Star Wars


56. WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE TV SHOW? Right now: Star Trek Enterprise


57. WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE PLACE TO VISIT? Europe, NYC, DC


58. WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE SPORTS? Halo is a sport


59. WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE NON-ALCOHOLIC DRINK/POP? Pepsi


60. WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE ALCOHOLIC DRINK (IF YOU HAVE ANY)? I don't drink


61. WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE NUMBER? 7


62. WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE FLOWER? Dried roses


63. WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE BRAND OF SHOES? Doc Martens


64. WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE PERFUME/COLOGNE? Curve


65. WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE SHAMPOO? Garnier Fructis


66. DAY/NIGHT? Day


67. SUMMER/WINTER? Summer


68. LACE/SATIN? Satin


69. WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE CARTOON CHARACTER? the Roadrunner


70. WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE FOOD? 2 Chicken sandwiches, no cheese, no fries


71. WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE SUBJECT? History


72. WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE FRUIT/VEGETABLE JUICE? Orange juice


73. WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE PERSON TO TALK TO? Amie, Mark, Rhea, Nicole, Bri


74. IN THE LAST 24 HOURS HAVE YOU... CRIED? Nope


75. IN THE LAST 24 HOURS HAVE YOU... WORN A SKIRT? No


76. IN THE LAST 24 HOURS HAVE YOU... MET SOMEONE NEW? No


77. IN THE LAST 24 HOURS HAVE YOU... CLEANED YOUR ROOM? Just did


78. IN THE LAST 24 HOURS HAVE YOU... DONE LAUNDRY? Sorta


79. DO YOU BELIEVE IN... YOURSELF? Yes


80. DO YOU BELIEVE IN... FRIENDS? Yes


81. DO YOU BELIEVE IN... FAMILY? Yes


82. DO YOU BELIEVE IN... SANTA CLAUS? Nope


83. DO YOU BELIEVE IN... TOOTH FAIRY? Nope


84. DO YOU BELIEVE IN... DESTINY/FATE? Maybe Karma


85. DO YOU BELIEVE IN... ANGELS? Yes


86. DO YOU BELIEVE IN... GOD? Yes


87. DO YOU BELIEVE IN... SATAN/DEMONS? Yes


88. DO YOU BELIEVE IN... GHOSTS? Perhaps


89. DO YOU HAVE A BOYFRIEND/GIRLFRIEND? Nope


90. WHAT ARE YOU WEARING? Longsleeve T-shirt and jeans, wristbands


91. DO YOU LIKE ANYONE? Gotta


92. WHO'S YOUR LOUDEST FRIEND? Rhea


93. WHO'S YOUR SHYEST FRIEND? They're all pretty outgoing


94. WHO'S YOUR WEIRDEST FRIEND? Mark


95. A FRIEND THAT YOU HAVEN'T SEEN IN AWHILE: My classmates


96. WHEN HAVE YOU CRIED THE MOST? I typically don't cry


97. WHAT IS THE WORST FEELING? guilt


98. WHO WILL RESPOND TO THIS EMAIL THE FASTEST? Nobody likes me


99. DO YOU WANT YOUR FRIENDS TO FILL THIS OUT AND SEND IT TO YOU? They'll probably just blog it like I did.

You Were Mostly Nice This Year!

Sure, you had your naughty moments... but guess what? Santa was probably sleeping when you were living it up. As far as he's concerned, you've been on your best behavior. So cross your fingers, and you might score good presents.

Were You Naughty or Nice This Year?

Roundup with PEZ

Another Star Wars Roundup including PEZ!
Coming Soon! - Latest News

Other Cat

I came home yesterday and was greeted by a strange cat! Apparently she's been here since Saturday. She's really friendly (so unlike our cat who hates this one) and actually comes when you call her. She won't sit still for a picture though...


Currently, She's going by "Other Cat" because my family's not good with names. If anyone can come up with another name, feel free to comment it.

On a side note, I just got an IM from Supa C telling me that the graduating high school class will be getting together on Sunday at Applebees on Center at 7pm. Unfortunately, I already have plans with my family on that day . I wish I could be there, but I can't. I may try to make it afterwards, but I honestly doubt it.

Winter Break

OK, I'm done with my finals. I'm just waiting to pick up my Comp portfolio. It's going to be a long break and I'll probably be bored. If anyone wants to do something near Omaha, send em an email or an IM or look me up in the student directory.

I try to blog daily, but with break, I may not be abe to. If I do, I realize that not everyone is as addicted to the Internet as I am. That is why I'm glad I put up categories so if you get behind, you can always see what I wrote by its topic. Check the "My Life Outside of College" category because that's where most will go.

As a small present, I will have the song of the moment: "The Blower's Daughter" by Damien Rice playing in the background for today and maybe tomorrow. I typically hate background sounds, but I'll make an exception for this.

Merry Christmas!
Happy Hanukah!
Happy Chrismahanukwanzaka!

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Petition #2

Petition #1: Stop the people saying racist comments using Xbox Live Communicators
Petition #2: Stop the people who continually "hump" and team-kill players via harassment.

First of all, I've already said my opinions on Petiton #1: I strongly don't agree with the things said, but they are constitutionally protected to say it. They're saying these things over a private area network, not a public one. To hear these things someone needs an Xbox and a connection to the WSC network, which is not public. It is up to WSC to decide what should be allowed, but they are owned by the state government which must adhere to the Bill of Rights. They're only abusing the network, not the part that uses the Internet. It's a shame they're connected. I would be satisfied with a formal, public apology unless they want to fight it as the guys who want to say the n-word more.

In my honest opinion, the second one is a slap in the face. It is totally unjustified. It is not appropriate (see Biskuit's Halo 2 Etiquette) but it is not enough to pull them from the network. It's time to realize something: We're adults now. Yeah, shocking! If you want to complain to Teacher everytime someone calls you a name, go back to first grade. In college, if someone insults you, ignore it. Be the bigger man. As for team-killing: change teams! Are you worried about losing your negative points? If they change again, is it worth playing in that game? That, or boot them and turn on party privacy. If it will be a long game, they won't have the patience to wait for it to end. Another thing, the people signing this one do it too! "Hehe, it's fun!"

Personally, the humping doesn't bother me. I don't let it bother me. Verbal non-extreme-offensive atagonism don't bother me. They can talk the whole time about who they're killing if they want to.

Wookiee Super Soaker

Images of a new Episode III toy have leaked
A new low, but still sounds fun:
Mousedroid.com :: View topic - [First in the world to see EP3 wookiee blaster]

All About Me?

jimmy is mad
jimmy is really a bit shy
jimmy is tops by dean mcnulty
jimmy is fun to drive
jimmy is at first amused by clay's homophobia
jimmy is the master of his domain
jimmy is old jimmy
jimmy is checking his solutions
jimmy is the best vocalist i've ever heard
jimmy is tops
jimmy is a tortured man
jimmy is up for the academy
jimmy is nice
jimmy is a talent
jimmy is well known throughout northern california as a talented keyboard player
jimmy is here from knock knock jokes at bestsite
jimmy is hot
jimmy is always thinking of new ways of finding juice
jimmy is a member of the first methodist church
jimmy is a pyro
jimmy is constantly improving his techniques
jimmy is a marketing genius
jimmy is a shoemaker
jimmy is back
jimmy is changing the security on some folders on his windows 2000 file server
jimmy is faced with a dawning awareness that he is missing out
jimmy is neither a kid nor very smart but rather socially inept
jimmy is the undisputed moñero
jimmy is drilling for a new super lubricant april showers bizarre wife amateurass
jimmy is delivering a christmas present
jimmy is in my heart
jimmy is the coolest from oregon
jimmy is mighty fine
jimmy is the man
jimmy is not home yet for his lesson
jimmy is a tough rookie
jimmy is the best
jimmy is married to a beautiful woman named lorrie and has three adoring children
jimmy is born a typical feral cat
jimmy is a small and relatively isolated lake 3¼ miles south of gunflint trail's end and 45¼ miles ene of ely
jimmy is influenced by artists such as benny goodman
jimmy is having trouble in school
jimmy is knighted
jimmy is currently working on another album
jimmy is taking out the trash

One of My Best Days Ever!

I took my History Final today! There was like 3-4 questions I did not know, but I think I gave a good guess, but I'm not expecting a 100% but I'm so happy. I've said it once, and I'll say it again: Take U.S. History with Hickey! The tests are long, but consistent. They're always 80 questions, multiple choice, even the final. His lectures aren't bad either.

I returned my books too. I kept my Web Design book because it was worth little and my History narrative because it was worth $5. I wouldn't have minded keeping my Comp Quick Access Grammar book because it is neat, but it was $15, so I gave it back. Macbeth was worth nothing and worth nothing to me becuase I never read it, oh well. Overall, I got $70.25 back! That put me back into my desired spending range in my checking account! I've been in debt to myself for the longest time (stupid break spending!) now I'm where I want to be. Give me another $100 and I'll be really happy. C'mon snow days!

I also found out that if I remembered to go to the Hall Council Meeting last night, I would've won a $60 Home Theatre System from Wal-Mart. They said it's not a great one, but it was free. I was at Niehardt scaring the bejesus out of Rhea and I ALWAYS forget about Hall Council. If anyone is going next semester, remind me of it before you go. I can never remember Monday at 9:00pm for some reason. I want to go! But I did win a consolidation prize of 4 Milky Way Santas. Mmmmm, chocolate. And tonight 3rd South is getting it's pizza at 7:00 for winning Morey Jeopardy. And Phil put out cookies for us. Thanks, Phil.

I hate to jinx it by blogging it, but I've had a good run. Now I have to write a 3-paragraph essay for tomorrow and finish my 3-page paper for Theatre with another page and a half. I am so happy that I really want to do something fun tonight!

Lord of the Rings Run

I went along on the midnight Lord of the Rings run. *No, I did not but it, I'm getting it for Christmas* It was funny, all these people gravitating towards the box being open. There was no Nord this time. The cashier was stashing the box behind her so people had to get in line to buy it. It was funny.

On another note, I saw Trivial Pursuit 90's edition for $20! Usually it's 30. I hope I get that as well or the price better hold out so I can get it over break. Also, they had the Darth Vader voice-changer helmet!! for $30!!!

Rampage on a Ghost

I know they all hate me but I got a Rampage medal on a Ghost today! That's 15 frickin' kills without dying. I know it's cheap and requires no skill, but no one can get the best of me. I always have to justify it: If you're going to monopolize the snipers, rockets, and swords; I get the Ghosts!

I am not afraid of fighting anyone while not on a Ghost, too so don't think I'm a total panzy.

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