Coffee, Cards, and a Goatee.
11.22.2005
Turkey Bowl, Here I Come.
6 days its been, but it feels like weeks. I've missed you, blog readers.
So I said I was attempting to keep this not about my day or a list of things I've done, but I think I've abandoned that plan. I now understand why people do that. I still promise to try and keep it intelligent, and entertaining. To me at least.
Well then, what's new? I'm home (again), but this time for Thanksgiving. I think Thanksgiving is right up there in the top 5 holidays ever. Its just so non-denominational (if you dont count Native Americans...sorry guys.) and festive. Most other holidays have to do with suffering. Think about it. Not Thanksgiving. It's just about Turkey and alcohol. Lovely.
Magic-wise, things have been picking up lately. I really think I want to start getting serious about this stuff. I mean, I have been serious, but I kind of want to move away from pointless card tricks and do something meaningful. If you've read Pure Effect or Absolute Magic by Derren Brown, you know exactly what I mean. Most of you haven't, and I don't feel like typing out a LONG LONG LONG post about all of the theoretical crap I was pondering on my way home. But leave it at this: I want to ease my way out of safe, meaningless tricks, and into real magic. More on this to come.
The documentary is coming along nicely. We need footage. Lots of it. But take a look at this:
http://mojay200.ipupdater.com/FEB.mov
Yeeeaaahhh, booooyyyyy! That would be me in the tie. It didnt feel like it was playing that well while I was doing it, but upon watching the video, it came out well. Oh, and sincere thanks and apologies to Todd Robbins. I stole his act blatantly and reproduced it poorly. I didn't receive any money for it (god knows) so I don't think it's illegal (im probably wrong), but I still feel bad about it. Sorry Todd. If you by some chance read my blog (that would, quite literally, blow my fucking mind), allow me to make it up to you by taking you out for some lightbulbs and windex. Inside joke people, go see him perform. You'll thank me later.
And now, for a more personal note.
To a certain girlfriend who at the current juncture has been going through some rougher times and has had an incorrigable boyfriend to deal with, I am sorry. Apparently boys get their periods too, and I've been having one that warrants a tampon the width of a redwood. I hereby, publicly (and embarassingly), vow to attempt to be more understanding and sympathetic, as I should be. Furthermore, I will attempt to discuss problems with you instead of avoiding them, and will stop pretending that I know everything. I love you.
To all males who read the above: Yeah, I meant it, and I'd say it again! And if that makes me a girly boy, so be it! To hell with all of you!
I should probably stop now. I see this post going very badly if I continue to write.
So I said I was attempting to keep this not about my day or a list of things I've done, but I think I've abandoned that plan. I now understand why people do that. I still promise to try and keep it intelligent, and entertaining. To me at least.
Well then, what's new? I'm home (again), but this time for Thanksgiving. I think Thanksgiving is right up there in the top 5 holidays ever. Its just so non-denominational (if you dont count Native Americans...sorry guys.) and festive. Most other holidays have to do with suffering. Think about it. Not Thanksgiving. It's just about Turkey and alcohol. Lovely.
Magic-wise, things have been picking up lately. I really think I want to start getting serious about this stuff. I mean, I have been serious, but I kind of want to move away from pointless card tricks and do something meaningful. If you've read Pure Effect or Absolute Magic by Derren Brown, you know exactly what I mean. Most of you haven't, and I don't feel like typing out a LONG LONG LONG post about all of the theoretical crap I was pondering on my way home. But leave it at this: I want to ease my way out of safe, meaningless tricks, and into real magic. More on this to come.
The documentary is coming along nicely. We need footage. Lots of it. But take a look at this:
http://mojay200.ipupdater.com/FEB.mov
Yeeeaaahhh, booooyyyyy! That would be me in the tie. It didnt feel like it was playing that well while I was doing it, but upon watching the video, it came out well. Oh, and sincere thanks and apologies to Todd Robbins. I stole his act blatantly and reproduced it poorly. I didn't receive any money for it (god knows) so I don't think it's illegal (im probably wrong), but I still feel bad about it. Sorry Todd. If you by some chance read my blog (that would, quite literally, blow my fucking mind), allow me to make it up to you by taking you out for some lightbulbs and windex. Inside joke people, go see him perform. You'll thank me later.
And now, for a more personal note.
To a certain girlfriend who at the current juncture has been going through some rougher times and has had an incorrigable boyfriend to deal with, I am sorry. Apparently boys get their periods too, and I've been having one that warrants a tampon the width of a redwood. I hereby, publicly (and embarassingly), vow to attempt to be more understanding and sympathetic, as I should be. Furthermore, I will attempt to discuss problems with you instead of avoiding them, and will stop pretending that I know everything. I love you.
To all males who read the above: Yeah, I meant it, and I'd say it again! And if that makes me a girly boy, so be it! To hell with all of you!
I should probably stop now. I see this post going very badly if I continue to write.
:: posted by Bingmagi, 6:18 PM
