Pabo: Past and Present
I have come across some saddening news. Apparently the word 'Pabo' in Korean means 'FOOL'. And those Koreans are right about everything! So this Pabo character that I found is a real clown... seriously, click that link above and see his little hat, blue hair, and completely over-sized bowling shoes! Here's a quick copy paste from the site:
* Pabo began clowning in the Republic of Korea in the early 1980's while stationed at Osan Air Base.
* Due assingments in the US Air Force, he has appeared mainly in Japan and Korea.
* While stationed in Japan, he was a member of the Kanto Clown Club at Yokota Air Base, and served as club President for several years.
* After retiring from the air force in 1993 he set up shop in Leavenworth, KS.
* After settling in Leavenworth, he joined the Abdallah Shrine Clowns, and has served as the Unit Director, President and Vice-President.
* Pabo is a member of the International Shrine Clown Association
Sure, I guess he sounds like a good guy... but I had much higher hopes for my nickname.
* * CAUTION: History of Jason Lesson * *
It has been a family legend that our last name use to be Pawlawski (pronounced: pabv-labv-ski) and this name was changed when my Great-grandparents on my Dad's side came across the pond from Poland. ( My mom's side? Well we'll just leave it at the note that I am 50% hillbilly 
)
So on a family vacation to New York City, we visit Ellis Island for the usual touristy tour and such. They have these stations where you can view the old ship records and find certain names. We searched all over for Pawlawski, but to no avail. On trying Pawlak, we found them. You know those moments in your life that are chilling, like the past is staring you straight in the face? Well this was one of them.
This isn't to say the name used to be Pawlawski, my grandfather still swears on it, but we can't find proof. The guide said that people when getting to Ellis island would sometimes write a new last name... or it is possible that their name was misspelled/misread. All extremely intriguing and interesting if you ask me.
St. Paddy's day is coming up... I leave you with a few favorite St. Paddy's Day Toasts:
May we live to one-hundred... with an extra year to repent!
I drink to your health when I'm with you,
I drink to your health when I'm alone,
I drink to your health so often,
I'm starting to worry about my own
May God bring good health to your enemies enemies
May the best day of your past be the worst day of your future.
I, however, will give a toast for Pabo, the Clown... may he go on terrifying little children for many years to come.
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Websites
You know how in the movie 'Office Space' the main guy is talking about his high school guidance counselor and the topic of your career path? 'What would you do if you had a million dollars? That answer is suppose to be what job you take...' (or something close to those lines...) Peter (the main guy) says he wouldn't do anything. He would sit around all day doing absolutely nothing. Me, well I could go for a little bit of nothing. My life isn't all too busy right now, but I think it is the combination of class being over with for the quarter, the thoughts of no class until September, and of course the nice warm weather accompanied with the desire to be no where else other than a tennis court of golf course. I'd like to take a nap, but I think I'll go to work instead.
So I'm working on updating my blarged.com website. I want to make the format myself, and I think it is kind of ridiculous how my current format only uses a fraction of the screen size. I have the new format posted in a subdirectory, can you find it?
As prompted a post or two ago, here's a run down with summary/review of a few websites I frequent.
http://www.google.com
- Does it really need an explanation
http://www.woot.com
- Every night at Midnight (Central Time) this website posts a new (usually electronic) discounted deal. They have limited for sale and are most of the time a good find. I have bought a good amount from woot over the past year or two. For each new item they have a discussion board where the cult following of woot can discuss the related prices found elsewhere along with the general use/purpose of the item. Great site to check out... if you're the person that always gets the impulse purchase of a Hershey bar at the checkout lane of Kroger, you may, however, want to avoid this one.
http://www.digg.com
- Digg is a user driven community of news articles. Their stream is mainly technology but there are sections for 'normal' news as well. Users of the site submit links to articles they have found elsewhere and Digg hosts discussion boards and the link. Those traversing the site are able to 'Digg' the article if they like it, or 'Bury' if they don't. When a profile is created you can befriend fellow diggers and see what stories they find interesting (what they've dugg). I spend a lot of time on this site getting caught up on my tech news and seeing all the neat things going on around the world.
http://www.facebook.com
- What would college be without Facebook? I would be scared to find out. Facebook is a online community phenomena that became popular at the beginning of the 2004-05 school year. On Facebook, you create a profile where you can post pictures and list personal favorites in areas like TV Shows or what activities you are involved in, where you work... (you know, all the fun stuff a stalker would like to know). I have used Facebook to keep in contact with old friends that have moved away from home after high school, and friends from Indiana University, that I have since lost other forms of contact with after transferring to UC. To those who unfortunately use MySpace... Facebook can be described to you as MySpace with morals. Check out the links on the left for a link to my facebook.
Those are my four basic sites that I use all the time. Of course I'll update with the new sites as I find them. I do frequent many others, but this post is long enough already, and well yeah, this post is long enough already. I'm off to work, Later.
Television
It is a strange phenomena... This past year of TV seasons, I have become obsessed with more shows than I think I've sat down to watch in my entire life! I blame it on the devil, well, at least that's what the preacher was talking about yesterday. Television is an anti-social event, which in turn is not good for relations. The message yesterday could be summed to the bumper sticker slogan (and I quote from the preacher) 'Love God, Love People... Go to Heaven' And that's it! Television is this anti-social activity that apparently people spend an average of 4-7 hours a day doing. Wow... who? Some folks say they watch TV with their friends and significant others, which is being social... right? Ok, well next time some of your friends are being social around a television, just take a step in front of the TV and ask how they're doing, I'm pretty sure they'll be very social at that moment in telling you to get your bottom out of the way! But hey, I think TV is still OK... in moderation that is.
Let me tell you about a few of my favorite shows now. For those who noted in the last post, the suspected topic of todays post... well... maybe next time.
The Office - Thursdays : 8:30PM : NBC
This is by far my favorite show of the moment. The word to describe is is Hilarious! I find my self laughing out loud in big ole' belly laughs more for this show than any past sitcom or anything. It takes place in Scranton, PA at a paper distributor named Dunder Mifflin. The entire show is based on the operations of the company and their disfunctional little society they have created. At the beginning of each episode there is a little blurb, or sketch mind you, that usually has nothing to do with the rest of the episode, and they are the best. 5 of 5 stars here folks, a must watch.
Smallville - Thursdays : 8:00PM : The CW
Smallville is in its 6th season I believe, and they are still trucking. It is basically Superman meets All My Children, or some other cheesy soap. Clark Kent is in his teenage years and is struggling with the discovery of his powers, his relations with peers, and his own identity. Great show, a good watch. 4 of 5 stars.
Heroes - Mondays : 9:00PM : NBC
What a show. It took me a little while to get into this one due to its graphic, sometimes extremely gruesome scenes, but the plot has drawn me. This show is seems to be a remake of X-Men sometimes as all the characters have X-Men like abilities. The plot is very good though. 'Save the cheerleader, Save the world!' Hey, whenever there is a line like that, you know it has got to be a good show. Heroes is very bloody though, not to watch if you can't take much carnage. This is the only show I am not caught completely up with yet, and it is a killer now, in exam week, to not be able to watch as many episodes as I would like. I won't tell you much about the specifics of this show, just because it could ruin plot if you are wanting to start watching this one. Highly recommended... 5 of 5 stars.
Have a good Monday, wish me luck on my exams!
Leeeroooyyyyyyyy Jeeennnnnnkinnnnnns!!!!!
Good evening all.
We were going to have people over to play cards last night... but due to something called exam week which is next week, all but one (our roommate for next year) bailed on us. So what did we do? We played Halo... naturally. In all the fun times that followed through the evening, a video of Leeroy Jenkins was brought up. What? Huh? Leeroy? My thoughts exactly. Let me explain.
In the lovely game called World of Warcraft, there are groups of players called clans. These clans work together to take down their foes. In this video (which I will post below) the character Leeroy Jenkins is AFK (away from keyboard) while their leader drones on about who is running in when and using what ability to take down the enemy. All of a sudden, Leeroy Jenkins comes back from away and yells, 'alright chums... let's do this! LEEROOOOOYY JENKINS!!!' and runs into the cave... with the entire clan left mouth agape, stunned at the stupidity. Their leader of course says... well let's go and they all run into the cave. All the monsters are of course awakened and the clan takes the beating of their life all while cursing Leeroy and his stupidity. But you see, while Leeroy was away from the keyboard, missing the lecture on the battle, he was making dinner. And so the scene ends with Leeroy's comment... 'At least I got chicken' There it is folks, enjoy
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I'm not quite sure how well this will work for those folks who are subscribed to the feed. You might need to check into the site for this one.
I have been laughing at this one for the past 24 hours. I played WoW for about a month (a free trial) then I just couldn't see spending the 15 dollars a month to keep going, and of course I knew I would be wasting all sorts of time. But hey, live a little... I know that's what Leeroy would want me to do.
Thanks for stopping by. Next time I'd like to make a run through some of my favorite sites and give quick little reviews. Unless of course something better comes along. Later!
Delighted to meet you…
Overjoyed, enraptured, entranced; are we ready? Yes! Good! In we go!
Well I thought we'd start off with a classic movie quote, which I really know few of, but usually a treat when one pops to mind. (Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory for those a little lost) Did you know that Rohld Dahl, the author of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, was so upset after the production of the 1971 Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, that he refused the possibility of continuing with Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator? It is quite a shame if you ask me. I wonder what he would think if he saw the not so long ago remake Charlie and the Chocolate Factory with that scary Michael Jackson-esque performance from Johnny Depp? He's rolling in his grave no doubt.
Anyway, on to more important matters at hand...
Many times over I have tried my hand at blogging, and many times over I have failed with the one reason of being too strict on topics. A blog solely on Tech news... a blog solely on my creative writing... a blog solely on my book reviews... Ya know? I then decided today, it's my blog... I can put whatever I want up there, who cares? And to make a not so long story just a little shorter, I am now typing to you.
So this is pretty much it for my welcome post, but hopefully I will find the time and energy to keep updating. Exciting times lie ahead, I know it.
I was reading today's entry from one of my favorite comic strips author (Dilbert from Scott Adams) and came across a splendid entry. From me to you (consider it a welcome present) I will paste it below for you to view,
Well that about does it folks, check back often and comment constantly! (please)
But folks . . . don't forget what happened to the man who suddenly got everything he always wanted. . . . He lived happily ever after.
Last night, the full moon was low and bright over the horizon on a clear California evening. It looked extra large. “Wow,” said my beautiful wife. “Look at the moon.” It was spectacular, perched above the silhouette of townhouses in the distance. One extroverted star and a wisp of night clouds completed the composition. For two newlyweds on their way to a Saturday night dinner, it was a perfect moment.
There are many romantic things that you can say when looking at the moonlit sky. I decided to go with “It looks like the moon is going to crash into the Earth and annihilate us.”
“What?” said my wife, still lost in the magic of the moment.
“The moon looks extra large. That’s either because of the refraction from the additional atmosphere at that angle, or the moon lost its orbit and its going to destroy all life on earth.”
“I think we would have heard something on the news if the moon were heading toward us,” Shelly pointed out.
“Not necessarily. The government might have decided there was nothing we could do about it, so there’s no point in ruining our weekend,” I countered.
When it comes to romance, the important thing is to win the argument. So at this point I was committed. I was going to make the best possible case I could that the moon was going to kill us. I continued, “Besides, how competent is our government anyway? It’s not as if this would be its first big mistake, or the first time they didn’t tell us the truth.”
Shelly got quiet after I made that excellent point. That’s how I know I won. And it felt good because I know she was thinking how lucky she is to have married a man who knows so much about moons and governments.