inside the bander bubble

The Secret Ingredient is Love

2008-07-18T14:22:00.003-04:00

Here for the first time to the public, is my original play, The Secret Ingredient is Love.

I hope you enjoy reading it as much as I enjoyed writing and performing it; I'd love to hear what you think.

the_secret_ingredient_is_love.pdf

The Dark Knight

2008-07-18T10:00:00.001-04:00

Yes, I saw it at midnight. Yes, it did live up to the hype. Yes, Heath Ledger was incredible. No, I'm not just saying that because he is dead.

Yes, it was long. (2:32) Yes, it FELT that long. Yes, it was worth it. No, I didn't get a wink of sleep last night.

Known travel plans for the next 12 months

2008-07-17T11:26:00.003-04:00

July 26 - St. Louis to see Derek in Miss Saigon. Not South Pacific.
August 11 - Chicago to see Kendra and her mommy.
August 14 - Cleveland for focus group.
October 16 - Seattle for Fall Break and Kendra's birthday.
December 22 - Seattle for Xmas break.
February 27 - Las Vegas for Lizzie's birthday.
March 18 - Cincinnati for USITT.
April 12 - London for kinky business/pleasure mix.

Of course, I'm only flying to half of these, but still, raking in the FF Miles!

Free Pizza and the $8 Tip

2008-07-09T23:00:00.002-04:00

Sounds like a bad porno, I know.

Greg and I were going to go to Chinese food for lunch today but decided that we didn't want to stop for cash, so instead we went to Pizza Hut for lunch. There were 2 big parties of 15+, so our food took a while. It was yummy, but we needed to go boxes. We got out check and went up to the register to pay. Oops, computers down. Only cash and check. Fuck. I thought I had my check book in my car but I didnt. The lady there told us it was on her, so we left her an $8 tip.

David vs. Verizon, day 2: David vs. Linda

2008-06-27T15:00:00.002-04:00

Well, called Verizon again, because Joel and I discovered that the "Line 1 Ring" signal is weak, which is why our phone doesn't work. So I called them up again and got a different automated system. Odd. No problem.

Verizon Automated System: What is the trouble?
Me: Don't work.
VAS: People are having trouble calling you?
Me: Exactly!

At least they know their service sucks. I tell it I want a real person. It says no, you must deal with me. Fine. After a few more questions, VAS gives up, and transfers me to a real person. After a few minutes of holding, I get Linda, a perky lass from America. She is clearly underpaid, undertrained, and she works for a company whose service doesn't work. I tell her my problem.

Me: The Line 1 Ring signal is weak and my phone doesn't ring.
Linda: I'm sorry, I don't know what that means.
Me: It means that I have a weak signal on my Ring line.
Linda: Sir, I've never heard of that. Are you saying your phone doesn't ring?
Me: Yes.
Linda: Ok can I get your address to confirm the account?
Me: *gives billing address*
Linda: I need the physical address, sir!
Me: *gives physical address*
Linda: Have you tried... *lists some stuff that a first grader would try*
Me: Yes.
Linda: Ok, well would you like to have someone come out? If they find nothing wrong, there will be a charge. Would you like to hear a list of these charges?
Me: No, beacuse the problem isn't on our end.
Linda: When are your business hours?
Me: We can be there whenever.
Linda: When are your business hours, sir?!
Me: 6 AM to 6 PM.
Linda: Is that M-F, 7 Days a week, what?
Me: Everyday. 7 Days a week.
Linda: Ok someone will be out before noon tomorrw.. *gets some info and stuff*
Me: Bye.

Linda was dumb. I think if this isn't solved by noon tomorrow, I'm going to cancel our account and just get a SkypeIn number. Fuck um.

The grass is always greener...

2008-06-26T18:33:00.002-04:00

... in my front yard? Weird. My back yard is kind of a shit hole (except for the fire pit, different kind of hole) and I hate to mow it, but I do love to mow the front yard.

I called Verizon today because they suck and I want some money back, and I was on hold for 5 minutes, got some lady that was glad to help me out. Good. Wait - no, we got disconnected. Fuck. Called back. No hold. Good. Wait - no, she was an imbecile. She started off pretty standard, how are you doing today? I mentioned it was a little humid today. Bad mistake. I got fifteen (yes, I'm not making this up) minutes of her life story, between how she went to the drug store yesterday and then it rained, to the fact she was wearing a light jacket because she didn't know what the weather was supposed to be like.

After all of that, at least she helped me.

Wait, no. She couldn't help me and so I just got upset and hung up. Lucky for her I'm in a really good mood today.

Countdown to home?

2008-06-14T22:54:00.000-04:00

I will be home in 5 days. Of course, I realize I call both homes home, but whatevs.

Also, shoutout to Pete.

Life is good

2008-06-12T23:27:00.000-04:00

I filled in my hole with dirt and seed today, and had my first fire in my firepit. It was yummy. Some day I want to roast a small pig.

The brilliance of beauty

2008-06-11T08:46:00.002-04:00

I was listening to the Playmate hour on Playboy Radio, Sirius 198, yesterday and they had just gotten through with talking about how they play the dumb card because they can and get away with it, even though they're actually very smart.

Then some filler.

Then they go on to read some news story about some dumb bitch in Australia. One playmate asked the other if that was where the Von Trapp family was from, and where was Maria when they needed her.

That is the kind of woman I hope I can find someday.

Best date ever

2008-06-09T19:03:00.001-04:00

In case you guys didn't realize it, today is the best date ever. 6/9! SIX NINE! SIXTY NINE! Woooooo... unfortunately, celebration will have to be later... like... much later...

Unrelated: Looking for someone to celebrate the holidays with.

Flooding = bad

2008-06-08T09:12:00.001-04:00

In case you missed it, we are in a state of emergency for all of the flooding. Thankfully, I'm 100% dry, but HTA had a couple feet and Tom got hit real hard. Today I will be going out to help Tom in any way that I can so we'll see how that goes. Luckily, he has a wonderful insurance agent (Tom).

Favorite TV Black People

2008-06-04T22:43:00.002-04:00

In celebration of Obama, I am attempting to list all of my favorite TV black people.

President David Palmer
Curtis (before he douched out)
Stanley
Mr. Brown
Cleveland
Dr. Hibbard
Oprah
Carl Winslow
Bill Cosby
Kevin Eubanks
Mayhem
Justice
Al Roker
Tyra Banks (JUST KIDDING)

Have I missed any?

Yay Obama!

2008-06-03T22:52:00.001-04:00

I'm glad this is finally going to be over. I'm ready for an ass-whooping in November. I don't think America would've been ready for a black president 8 years ago.

What changed?

President David Palmer.

Its been a while... oops.

2008-06-03T01:03:00.002-04:00

Yeah well... it happens. Anyway, I have the results from the "Great" American Beer Taste-off of 2008.

In first place (surprisingly, but it was double blind so don't blame me): Busch
2nd (tie): Milwaukee's Best
2nd (tie): MGD
4th: Bud Select
5th (tie): Bud
5th (tie): High Life
7th: Natty Ice
8th: PBR
9th (tie): Old Style
9th (tie): Coors

There you have it. Turns out my favorite beer is Bud Select. Mmmm... classy....

Dressing up can be fun

2008-02-14T10:18:00.002-05:00

But then again it can be stressful. I presented my thesis yesterday. Now all I have to do is finish the thesis paper and my Immunology exam.

Thats it. Awesome.

Also, I wrote a poem:

untitled
dye my hair black
down the road

emo

Waitress ≠ Waiting

2008-02-10T12:37:00.000-05:00

I know it wasn't Joel or Sarah's fault... but man that movie was bad. I really had high hopes for what I thought was another comedy about the food service industry. Now I just want pie.

February 15, 2008

2008-02-09T15:26:00.000-05:00

I can't wait for your arrival. However, before I can trutly enjoy your company, I need to accomplis this:

1) Present my play. M 5:30.
2) Present my thesis. W 12:20.
3) Immunology take home final. F.
4) Finish my thesis. F

yikes.

well...

2008-02-03T22:09:00.000-05:00

Turns out I am no Nostradamus... I seemed to have gotten every prediction wrong.

Yay!

Pre Superbowl Thoughts

2008-02-03T17:58:00.000-05:00

My predictions:

Pats over Giants (sad day) 35-10.
There will only be two good commercials, and they will both be Bud Light commercials.
I will eat too much.

My last day as a Washingtonian :-(

2008-01-30T00:18:00.001-05:00

Long story short: The DOL in Washington didn't process my tabs in time, so now I have to register my car in IN. In order to do that I have to be an Indiana resident. I have to do that tomorrow.

I refuse to be a Hoosier. That is dumb. I will be an Indianian.

Im hungry

2008-01-27T23:18:00.000-05:00

I'm craving Carrot Soufflé:

1/2 tablespoon vegetable oil
3 pounds carrots, chopped
6 large eggs
2 cups packed light brown sugar
1/2 pound (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup fresh orange juice
1 tablespoon orange zest
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
Pinch of salt

Topping:
1 cup packed light brown sugar
1 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9 by 13-inch casserole with the oil and set aside.

Bring a large pot of water to a boil, add the carrots, and cook until tender, about 15 minutes; drain. Combine the carrots with the remaining ingredients in a food processor and process until smooth, scraping down the sides of the bowl as necessary. Depending on the size of your processor, you may need to so this in batches.

Spoon the mixture into the prepared casserole.

Combine the brown sugar, pecans, flour, and butter in a medium bowl. Stir to blend. Scatter the mixture over the top of the casserole and bake until the topping is lightly browned, 55 minutes to 1 hour.

I accomplished something!

2008-01-20T23:18:00.000-05:00

(from CFY)

Accomplishment for the year so far: I directed a main stage production. I think it turned out pretty well. Oh, and Meles had a GREAT "Jesus Christ" when he was being eaten. Excellent adlib sir, excellent.

Accomplishment or just sad?

2008-01-14T11:38:00.000-05:00

Accomplishment for this weekend: Being so busy I didn't even have time to blog.

I dunno, I'm struggling now. Maybe after the show I'll do better.

Also, I accomplished one of my life goals.

Results? I don't need no stinkin' results!

2008-01-11T12:13:00.000-05:00

Accomplishments for Jan 10 and Jan 11: I did well in lab and got more results in these 2 days than I've gotten in 3 quarters

I like it rough

2008-01-09T21:56:00.000-05:00

Accomplishment for Jan 9: I got revision 1 of my thesis rough draft done! Only many more to go, and five weeks to do them.