Brian Storming

Excerpt from "True Tales of Eternia"

2009-05-11T07:23:03Z

"Oh, yeah! He-Man was gay, but he refused to come out of the closet. And contrary to popular belief, Ram-Man was straight. He had quite a way with the ladies. It's sad he died of AIDS, really."

- Skeletor

Remember To Think Ahead

2009-05-03T09:51:44Z

Bart Got A Room

2009-04-18T05:07:53Z

I think this looks pretty funny. I hope it gets an unlimited release soon.

Wild Thing

2009-04-12T23:51:33Z

Wolverine. He's not my favorite mutant, but is admired by many. His character is well-developed and interesting. Now, I haven't read comics on a regular basis for quite some time and don't necessarily agree with how they've retconned Logan. Still, I enjoy the character and am interested to see what do with the Origins movie. No, I haven't watched the leaked footage. It's unfinished, and I wouldn't want someone looking at my unfinished art. The grapevine says they're unimpressed. But let's not heed the nitpickers. There's a reason we like Wolvie. Let's take a moment to remember why:

Logan (a.k.a. Wolverine) you kick ass!

Not All Who Wonder Are Lost

2009-04-08T08:44:20Z

I haven't updated, in over a week. The truth is that I'm a bit lost, right now. I got fired from my job, the Friday before last. And I'm not certain what I should do, at this point. I want to pull my plan together, and achieve my goals. As I mentioned to a few of my friends, I'm half tempted to take out a personal student loan for living expenses (along with a federal student loan - I still haven't researched scholarships; must do that, in the near future). However, I think it's more realistic to get a job and have steady pay that will get me by. I'm not even certain which semester I'll be starting, yet. I really need to do something different. This whole 'doing the same thing over and over again' thing is definitely getting to me. For those who know me well at all, they know I'm loathe to repeat myself. No wonder my mind's fallen into atrophy. (I wonder if that ties into me not being who I used to be.) I want to work for my money and have flexible hours, i.e. a server job. Thing is, I need to get out there and actually fill out applications and talk to managers. This whole insomnia thing isn't helping. I can't get to sleep early, and I still end up sleeping the whole eight hours.
For a long time, I've felt like less-than an invisible man. Not only could people not see me, but they also couldn't hear me. Now, I've found my voice (or at least how to make noise) and I need to express it. Maybe not everyone, but people will take notice of me. I'm so tired of being almost a man. ...Funny. I used to say I never want to grow up. I suppose I won't entirely, but that doesn't mean I won't have any growth. I've come a long way, already. I just put my life on hold, by going 'round in circles. I think I'm at that fork in the road, which requires me to take a closer look at the map. I'm not always very good at deciphering cartography.

College Clarification

2009-03-27T18:38:52Z

So, I just got back from speaking with the advisor. Essentially, I'll have no problem having an Interdisciplinary degree approved, as long as I have clear objectives and can articulate why an interdisciplinary approach is better suited for me than a major/minor program.

College Confusion

2009-03-27T17:24:39Z

So, okay. Upon closer inspection, the MCS BA program looks more flexible than I thought. I just have a few concerns with that option. There's an internship requirement, and I'm employed full-time. Also, it might not be flexible enough to accomodate me. I may need to make another advising appointment with that department (same building - Fine Arts, though).

Oi!

College Collage

2009-03-27T16:03:51Z

I keep revising the list of courses I want to use for my Interdisciplinary degree at UMBC. At this point, it's starting to resemble Media Communication Studies. I'm a bit concerned that they'll want to pigeonhole me into that major with a (Creative) Writing minor, but that plan does exactly match up with my goals and what I want to do. I'll find out, today. I have an appointment with an advisor to discuss my educational strategy. The only thing is that he's new, and may not be that familiar with the degree requirements. Well hopefully, it will at least be a productive half-hour.

Feel the Magic and Hear the Roar!

2009-03-25T16:39:57Z

For anyone who hasn't seen this, yet.

You can visit the video's page, for a list of all the movies used for the trailer. Some of them got by me, in the first viewing.

Best Superhero Movie Ever

2009-03-23T14:48:27Z

I just got my post-apocalyptic super power!

2009-03-20T20:20:40Z

The ability to summon deadly hats to use in battle against post-apocalyptic zombies:

Score!

If only we all could be this noble...

2009-03-20T17:41:08Z

I'm tired. Focus!

2009-03-19T17:48:08Z

Why am I so exhausted? I've had good energy levels, lately. I was kind of wired, the entirety of St. Patrick's Day night. I think that's what did it, though. The nervous energy from new ambition combined with staying up quite late just did me in.
So, plans were made for yesterday. I had to lay down for ten minutes just to clear my head, but I'm glad I went through with it. We play trivia at the Phoenix, and were given passes for a preview of "I Love You, Man". I was surprised I laughed so much. I haven't seen "Forgetting Sarah Marshall" yet and have been jaded by more recent comedies ("Superbad" wasn't bad, though). Anyhow, it's no masterpiece. It can border on fantasy. But given the context of the movie, the exaggeration works. It's by no means [too] overboard. Frelling funny good times, man.

Speaking of ambition, I have a better focus on what I want to do. I was considering Computer Science courses, which is really what caused the anxiety. I'm no Math major, and the whole concept of learning to program video games is daunting. Yep, I want to be a video game writer. But given that requires credentials from previous works, my scope has broadened to include keeping my original novel-writing goal and incorporating writing for comics, animation, movies and theater. That's going to require an Interdisciplinary degree. I've got ideal courses in hand, and just need to speak to an advisor. If anyone's submitted a proposal for an Interdisciplinary degree (approved or not) I could use some advice.

Robots in disguise? No, but it is more than meets the eye.

2009-03-17T21:41:56Z

So, the wheels have been turning and the juices churning and the fire kindling and etcetera. My original idea that I eluded to yesterday is transforming. I still need to develop it further, but a plan is definitely coming together.

This Ambition Is New To Me!

2009-03-16T18:24:24Z

Alright. I can't seem to find the words I want to use, right now. So, I'll keep it simple. I have a goal and am more certain now what I want to do with my life. I'm keeping it to myself for now, but suffice it to say that I have a better idea of what direction I should be going. This all just kind of hit me, like a semi-professional epiphany. Essentially, I have a lot of work ahead of me. And I'm trying not to become overwhelmed by this new prospect. I've never really been ambitious before, so I'm excited and nervous at the same time. I'm not sure what kind of impact the career path I'm looking at will have on people. Hopefully, it will be a good one and significant. But I'm getting ahead of myself. I need to take some big (and long overdue) innitial steps; like going back to school for a degree that has a skill in mind. Originally I was going to go for Philosophy, because it interests me. But I've decided that it interests me enough to pick up on my own. I've decided on a major that would be an excellent reason for me to earn a degree. I need to go ponder some more and calm myself down. Damn butterflies.

Um...No..

2009-03-02T14:24:32Z

So, the offices are open today. I had the car ready by 900 hours (EST) and went to leave. I drove between five to ten miles per hour and was slipping everywhere within the lane. I turned around. Sorry, work. You're just not worth me risking my life.

Electric Mayhem - Engel

2009-03-02T02:58:34Z

And for those of you not on MySpace...

Still not as disturbing as this. You have been warned.

A Note To My Youth

2009-02-23T22:40:27Z

I miss you, but not much has changed.

- Your Future Self

Bounty for Hire: Peacekeeper Discounts!

2009-02-18T17:05:13Z

Speaking of Halloween, I'm going to do my best to steer clear this year of costumes requiring a full mask that makes it complicated for drinking and conversation. As an example, two or so years ago:

While this may make Neil Gaiman and other Golden Age comics artists and writers grin, it's certainly not practical. Nor did I win any level of contests, due to the character's obscurity.
Since I either don't care about costume contests or want to win, I haven't decided to go as something more original or as Dr. Bunsen Honeydew with Kim as Beaker. Time will tell.

Solid Cat!

2009-02-13T19:20:55Z

Wow! I had a really good laugh, watching this.

Out of Phase

2009-02-09T14:40:49Z

If I know that wine and whiskey is a bad combination for me, why do I continue to insist on having scotch after several glasses of red wine?

Note to self: Never again!

Get Yourself Out of the Way

2009-01-30T19:33:10Z

I'm not taken seriously. In fact, I'm not regarded at all. I only hope I don't start treating myself that way. Then, I would truly be nobody.

Watch the Beat

2009-01-21T16:52:24Z

So, I too am hopeful about my country's future. I, like many, believe that Barack is the right person for the job (at least, given our choices). I don't believe he is the resolution to all our problems, but I do believe that our new president and administration will be the start of a more prosperous nation (unless, we fuck it up by electing someone as bad or worse than W. down the line). I may be a little to young to remember another time in this nation that I've seen such unity among so many people. But I'm, so far, impressed by how many people put aside their differences to support an individual that they see as representing their common goals. Obama is definitely the face I want our nation to have right now. My biggest hope is that our government can work on resolving our domestic issues while having our nation recognized as a truly international entity (in a good way). I can't imagine that our international relationships are so great, if I (a "fellow American") feel that my personal relationship with my homeland is strained. Watching the Neighborhood Ball, I thought Barack was a pretty good dancer. I can't wait to see if he's as graceful with leading our government. It's time to get to work.

Eat Your Cheese!

2009-01-02T15:01:21Z

I'm not sure why I looked forward to the holiday. It always sucks. I need a new life or something.

Cancer Horoscope for week of December 25, 2008

2008-12-24T15:38:38Z

"To get ready for 2009, I invite you to fantasize in depth about the fertile alliances that might be possible for you to cultivate in the coming months. These lively, inspiring bonds could be with people you haven't met yet. They could be with acquaintances you barely know but would like to know better. And they could be with friends, collaborators, and loved ones you're already intimate with but want to become even closer to. The coming year has the potential to bring revolutionary advances in the quality and intensity of your relationships, so it will be smart for you to work hard on making that happen."

Cool. I like fantasizing..