Writings From the Field of Battle

great_magician @ 2006-06-19T21:55:00

2006-06-20T01:55:48Z

Joey's keeping of a livejournal spurred me to revive mine. It's really interesting seeing him write, since I've heard him speak in powers of ten more than I've heard him write. Still, I can tell that it is him writing.

I saw American Beauty the other night. I was surprised that this movie wasn't just some pretentious film (a wierd prejudice, because I've never seen a pretentious film that I didn't end up liking), but it ended up being a declaration of the once solace I can hold on to no matter what form my believes currently take, what sort of life I am living, or what sort of mood I am in. "American Beauty," indeed. I still become frustrated with myself, though, because it is with movies like that, that encourage you to act in the world around you, to immerse yourself in your own life, that are all too easy to become fixated on, that distract us from the very task which it sets us out to do. It's a risk no matter what media is involved, whether it be film, music, or text. Take Neitzsche or Christianity, for example.

I'm looking for an apartment in York, PA. I think I might have some prospective roomates, good friends of Hannah and good people in general. I'm looking forward to that prospect, of cheap living with good friends (I desperately need some of those). Also, I'm looking forward to escaping this oppressive community. What oppresses me? The opinions of the members. I must constantly be on guard that I do not overstep my bounds, which, surprisingly, is difficult to do.

great_magician @ 2005-11-02T15:52:00

2005-11-02T20:52:17Z

Dude, this music is really good.

great_magician @ 2005-11-02T02:03:00

2005-11-02T07:03:37Z

I went upon top of a mountain last night. It was fantastic, but the wind began to blow dirt in my eyes, which was wierd, because there isn't a lot of dirt (or terrain in general) on top of a mountain. Anyways, that cut my stargazing short.

I wasn't wearing a costume, but Frank called out my non-costume as a Scott Pilgrim costume, which pleased me immensely. I then switched back and forth between a Scott Pilgrim personality and Capt. "Mooch" McGee, a British army officer from the turn of the 20th century. Then Kaki's driving gave me nausea, but I recovered.

An essay that is two days late? I don't care. I haven't even started yet.

great_magician @ 2005-10-26T04:55:00

2005-10-26T08:55:10Z

It's about time I posted. I don't know of many people who are reading this, but, for those who are, I'm here. Sweet.

great_magician @ 2005-10-23T08:08:00

2005-10-23T12:08:08Z

Sleep, please.

great_magician @ 2004-10-05T22:28:00

2004-10-06T05:32:19Z

I have a cold and an eight o'clock class; I should be writing my philosophy paper due tomorrow, but I'm not.

Instead, I'm mounting a picture of Black Cat, one of the most well-endowed and sexual super-heroines ever, on my door.

Actually, that's part of the larger process of cleaning up mine and Joey's room, which I do not mind staying up to do. When Joey does work, you take hold of it and hold on as long as you can.

Sudafed Cold and Sinus rocks my socks.

great_magician @ 2004-10-05T19:26:00

2004-10-05T23:28:29Z

You're black, you sexy creature! Seen as a
sophisticated and mature person, you are liked
by many an adult. But otherwise, you're a
rebellious and controversial person. On the
other hand, you're also very conservative and
and frugle. Is it possible that you enjoy
reading a heavy book? But seen as mysterious
and hidden, it may be hard to find someone to
talk to. You're not a particularly outgoing
person, but you do enjoy a good, long talk with
a person. Debating is one of your favorite
forms of communication. You just enjoy
stirring strong emotions inside people, and
watching the reaction. But as you watch, are
you sipping straight (unsweetened) coffee?

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I have a head cold, and it makes me really, really thirsty.

Oh, and I definitely do not drink coffee, ever. It makes me balk, like the Balkans.

great_magician @ 2004-09-16T15:05:00

2004-09-16T19:05:09Z

Here I am! Rock you like a hurricane!

Ah, yes, hurricane Ivan is terrorizing the UWG campus, cancelling classes for the next two days.

I think the Scorpions either composed a song that actual hurricanes would either love or hate. The image-conscious, wimpy, poser hurricanes that never make landfall probably like it because it makes them look cool; the genuine and self-confident hurricanes that make it here probably hate it because they see how hurricane-shallow it is.

great_magician @ 2004-09-10T11:29:00

2004-09-10T15:28:55Z

Got three new posters
Who, Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin
A wall of awesome

great_magician @ 2004-09-05T10:26:00

2004-09-05T14:26:11Z

I think one of the reasons I'm so tired all the time is that I don't breathe enough. Oh yeah, sure, I breathe on a regular basis, but I think I've become too lazy in how deep those breaths are.

So lazy...

great_magician @ 2004-09-02T23:08:00

2004-09-03T03:07:57Z

Things I miss:

-Dishwashers
-Someone who cooks, cleans, etc.
-Food within 100 feet of my living space
-Waking up at noon
-Similarly, not having 8 o' clock classes across the board
-A happy Mallory

Things I enjoy:

-Sharing a room with Joey
-Playing City of Heroes
-Watching Aqua Teen late into the night
-Having free reign over myself from 6 AM to 11 PM
-Looking at my room and thinking "man, I have a cool room"
-Lookng in the mirror and thinking "man, I am a cool guy"

great_magician @ 2004-08-21T01:31:00

2004-08-21T05:31:24Z

I am at West Georgia.

I'm quite satisfied with my room setup, as my roomate and I have done an excellent job putting all of our crap into this really small area.

Also, in an ironic (and predictable) twist of fate, Joey and I are best friends. Having spent my life since 5th grade in close contact with him, I am now going to be living with him for the next year. It's actualy not that bad, because we're more able to coordinate than other random pairs. Which in part is responsible for our room.

Fellow academites cover a suprising range on the likablility spectrum. There are a few who are barely tolerable, and a few who are excellent people to be around and know.

Mallory is here, too. She's having trouble adjusting to dorm life, I think, and is very stressed and sans-sleep. I'm hoping that I can help her. Feeling for her so has the odd side effect of me wanting her to be happy.

I love you, Mallory.

great_magician @ 2004-08-18T01:44:00

2004-08-18T05:44:47Z

There are two viruses on our computer, which may leak valuable information to evildoers. This worries me, especially since we've been doing a lot of finances and passwords with college coming up.

On the other hand, I do love Mallory a whole lot.

great_magician @ 2004-08-12T22:15:00

2004-08-13T02:15:11Z

I got my new computer a few days ago. Not much different from the family one except for a slightly more powerful processor, a video card, and no Internet. Despite the last difference, the other two make it more able to play my games (i.e. Simcity 4000), so that's what I've been doing the last few days.

Just to give everyone a heads up (whether or not you need it), I am leaving for West Georgia on August 18. I have yet to start feeling nostalgic, though.

PEA COAT

2004-08-07T21:07:12Z

great_magician @ 2004-08-01T12:52:00

2004-08-01T16:52:59Z

Category V - The Lone
Wolf

Though you'd be welcome in most groups, you prefer
a more solitary path.

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great_magician @ 2004-07-24T00:13:00

2004-07-24T04:13:37Z

What 80`s movie are you?

Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure

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great_magician @ 2004-07-23T22:39:00

2004-07-24T02:39:16Z

Mallory and I had a rendezvous with three friends, but, alas, I chose to take a rather powerful muscle relaxer right before we left. So, I was high in Applebee's.

great_magician @ 2004-07-21T03:15:00

2004-07-21T07:15:31Z

I participated in the adolescent tradition of wisdom teeth removal yesterday.

Fortunately, they gave me an anti-nausea shot, which put me back to sleep (1st time was anesthesia) and wiped my memory of the entire experience.

The shot did not, however, prevent the frequent bleeding and soreness I have.

Consequentially, I am becoming desensitized to the taste of blood. I still don't understand vampirists, though.

Mallory also came over today, bearing a thermos of soup. I devoured the soup, and we napped together. The sleep was uncomfortable, though, because I keep my room cold and we wouldn't risk getting caught under the covers. Definitely a good time, though, if for the soup if not being able to sleep next to Mallory.

great_magician @ 2004-07-09T20:37:00

2004-07-10T00:37:14Z

I love Mallory Yves Scott. I really can't think of anyone more dear to me than her. Over the past I have been convinced that she is the most beautiful and wonderful person I have ever ever ever seen, heard, or been told about. No one cares more for me than she does, and there's no one I care more for. I had never known what that feels like until I met her.

It's been difficult, though. Over the past ten months, I have learned that I love Mallory, and I have had to learn how to love her. That was probably one of the most difficult things I have ever done, but definitely the most rewarding. There's nothing like loving and being loved by you, Mallory. I'm glad you've helped me to stick it out to this point. I can't wait to see how much further we'll go.

Mallory, thank you for everything. I owe you more than I can give.

I love you.

I love you.

great_magician @ 2004-07-08T13:03:00

2004-07-08T17:03:08Z

Can you guess this song?

e - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
b - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
g - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
d - 6 - 6 - 6 - 6 - 4 - 4 - 4 - 4 - - - -
a - 6 - 6 - 6 - 6 - 4 - 4 - 4 - 4 - - - -
e - 4 - 4 - 4 - 4 - 2 - 2 - 2 - 2 - - - -

Also, oddly accurate:

Based on the lj interests lists of those who share my more unusual interests, the interests suggestion meme thinks I might be interested in
1. omfe score: 3
2. buttlord gt score: 2
3. penny arcade score: 2
4. anime score: 2
5. sleeping score: 2
6. badassity score: 1
7. flux capacitors score: 1
8. namir deiter score: 1
9. caffeine score: 1
10. patty mayonnaise score: 1
11. counting crows score: 1
12. craig's dad score: 1
13. sluggy score: 1
14. shitting score: 1
15. the score: 1
16. gameforms score: 1
17. kevin and kell score: 1
18. 42 score: 1
19. mc chris score: 1
20. andy kaufman score: 1

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great_magician @ 2004-06-27T00:11:00

2004-06-27T04:11:39Z

Tonight is a night that deserves a post.

It's a night that is among the most amazing in my lifetime.

The wierd thing is, the best part began as Mallory and I sat in Applebee's and genuinely talked for the first time in a long time.

great_magician @ 2004-06-19T02:23:00

2004-06-19T06:23:21Z

Today, a 17-year-old boy orated more fluently and eloquently than every single one of his scoutmasters. Okay, maybe not that well, but I have no doubt in my mind that I am somehow more able than all of them.

Man, to think that I have spent the past six years enduring these men for one night a week, only to get an award from an organization that is increasingly associated with intolerance, narrow-mindedness, and bigotry, all of the WASP breed.

I'm not angry, just kind of disappointed.

great_magician @ 2004-06-18T00:43:00

2004-06-18T04:44:05Z

I have been officially accepted into West Georgia's early entrance program. No more South Effingham!!!

And my awesome girlfriend is coming!

And my best friend!

great_magician @ 2004-06-05T12:22:00

2004-06-05T16:22:33Z

Just so you know:

Interview to get into West Georgia
Came into possession of a 1956 Fender Jaguar, realized its value ($2000 - $4000), and now my uncle wants it back
Visit to Alabama (boring)
My 17th Birthday
Also came into possession of a much newer Ibanez guitar, which I will be keeping
Oh, and a Spider 2 Line 6 amp, which I will also be keeping

All this within the past week. I kind of forgot about the other few in which I neglected my livejournal. I don't think much happened those weeks, anyways. This week has been by far one of the more interesting ones of the summer.