Monday, May 21, 2007

Crappy Monday

I usually have yoga on Mondays, but this insomnia is killing me.

Later on in the day I did some bicep curls, tricep presses, side lateral raises, and afterwards I tried doing some push ups. That didn’t happen. Still have a funny click/pop noise from my left elbow when it hits 90 degrees.

The household scale says 215 pounds. Yuck. I’m not sure what I’m doing tomorrow but it will be something! My only day off exercise is Wednesday.

Don't Give Up Now!

I have a bad case of the depression and insomnia. I’m not exactly sure why, which is the problem. So far exercise has helped.

This quarter is almost done, here is what I have to do this week (#8):

  • Turn in that already late Computer Graphics project #3. It was due on Friday!
  • Finish Digital Logic Design project #5. Due tomorrow!
  • Start Computer Graphics homework #4. Not due until next Friday but there are questions that will probably be on midterm.
  • Study for Computer Graphics midterm. Wednesday!
  • Read Chapter 6 for Computer Architecture. Need it for homework.
  • Work on Computer Architecture homework. Due on Friday!
  • Acquire permission from School of ICS to enroll in more than 8 units for summer.
  • Work on last quarter’s Compiler Design Project. This was due last quarter! INCOMPLETE!

I’m going to work on the first four things today and tomorrow using 1 hour rotating blocks.

Al Gore is BALLA!



D-a-m-n! Are those 23s?! 30s?!

His office is just like mine: a mess!

Who needs Superfeet?

I use orthotics, but they’re too big for road bike shoes. I tried using Superfeet when I purchased my Shimano bike shoes, but it’s obvious they cater to people with normal feet. Yesterday I tweaked the cleat on my right shoe, replaced the stock inner soles with the ones that came with my Vasque hiking boots and went on a fairly hilly 15 mile bike ride. They were a perfect fit! Much better support around the heel and arch. The “but my feet feel weird and wiggle” excuse has been eliminated.

Keep pedaling! No whining!

Take Advantage of Getting Sick

I started smoking when I was 12. I’m 25 now, so I’ve quit smoking a few times. :) This last time was in December 2006 a week before finals. Both times I took advantage of the fact that I was sick. I used the illness to jump start the cold turkey. If you can make it through that first week you’ll be in good shape. Oh, and buy gum – LOTS of gum.

After a week I started to smell the flowers on the way to class. I realized by smoking I lost my ability to smell the World.

Saturday, May 19, 2007

My Scatante

... is wonderful! I took it for a spin yesterday on an easier version of my regular course. An overview:

  1. I can really feel the road. Every bump. Especially the two manhole covers on the long hill down El Toro. Ouch.

  2. The cleat on my right shoe was off. Wiggle here, twist there. It never felt right, unlike my left leg, which felt like it was part of the bike - flawless. When I finished I noticed that the right cleat was angled in the same direction as the left one, not the mirror image of it. Whoops.

  3. What do you mean this is the easiest gear!? No one told me road bikes have different gear ratios! I'm going to have to wait a few more rides before I attempt Vista del Infierno.

  4. Being a fat chunk in full spandex in front of a group of high school girls is a little embarressing. Coincidently, it was the only time I actually had to stop at a light.


I'm totally digging this. Today I'm hitting the gym and working on upper body. Tomorrow I will go on another ride.

Friday, May 18, 2007

Deletion of Social Network Accounts

Friendster: Their cancel request resulted in an infinite reload of the proceeding page. I did confirm, however, that the account has been deleted.

MySpace: Who would ever leave MySpace? Well, I tried and I believe I was successful. They ask you two times before they send you a confirmation email that leads you to another 2 times: "Are you SURE?!?!?!" Seriously. They stated that it takes 48 hours to complete but at least it will be an account deletion, unlike...

Facebook: They won't let you leave. You can only "deactivate" your account which is "reactivated" the second you try to log back in. This smells like scandal or a pretty piece of software with some nasty bugs once you try to delete records.

I'm still on Last.fm.

Well, there you have it. AIM, MSN are next.

Why am I doing this? Well, if you really care you'll send me an email and ask. My email is my first name at this domain.

Monday, May 14, 2007

What is interpolation anyway?


You'd be surprised how many computer graphics textbooks refuse to define interpolation. The funny thing is that you probably already know given you have taken high school algebra.

How about XYZ color space while you're at it?

Sunday, May 13, 2007

BuzzKillers and Serge Devanot + Farshot

We didn't go because Rachael is a space cadet! >:O

In other news I have decided to pick up this baby thanks to ol' pops. Since it already comes with clips I'm going to have to convince him to let me get the shoes too. I can feel the fat burning now...

Friday, May 11, 2007

Serge Devant + Faarsheed and StarKillers


That's tomorrow night. Hooray for dancing!

Tuesday, May 8, 2007

James Zabiela + Nic Fanciulli



The only picture where you can see both me and Rachael and Rachael's sister talking to the hot Aussie. Check out the night's image gallery. It was a lot of fun except for the creepy and the horny. I'm surprised some guys think they're hot enough to start grinding against some random chick. I was also surprised to hear John Dolmayan say System of a Down has broken up. He looked and sounded pretty pissed off about nothing, then again, alcohol has a way with people. Dude, be grateful for the opportunity you got. Anyway, I scored two complimentary tickets to next Saturday's Starkillers and Serge Devant + Faarsheed gig. Anyone down for electro?