Tuesdays with Muerte

Me: ages 5-11 BYU finishes hard Nosferatu 1922: Best Dracula ever! Cheeky Brits! Reciprocative relationship Changing lanes like a boss If you don't quit screwing around back there... Revenge of the Hamburglar! Parties when I'm feeling anti-social Superman cosplayer in character “Dude, suckin' at something is the first step to being sorta good at something.” —Jake, Adventure Time

I was a little too excited to start school this semester—A few hours before the end of the Add/Drop date, I was signed up for 24 credits.  In hindsight  that was probably a mistake.  Here's what I think happened: I thought, "YES! Back in school! I love all of these classes, and they all fit so perfectly; nothing overlaps.  I can do this!" When I realized I was way over the recommended 9-12 credit load for full-time students, I then thought, "I've done it before at USU.  I think one semester I took somewhere between 18-22 credits.  If I could do it once, I can do it again.  Plus, I'm only working 5-10 hours/week.  If I'm not working at least 20-hours/week, this is an opportunity to use that time doing school work." When my conscience tried to warn me again, I thought, "Shut up, Conscience!  I am walking into this program halfway through the school year.  I have to catch up.  Plus taking a lot of credits is cool. Plus it w...

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Wikipedia I'm taking a film making class for Instructional Designers this semester.  One of our assignments is to create a video that teaches something.  I was considering instructing the viewer on the steps of how to orchestrate a prank.  I've collected a couple of winners here: Kissing Booth Stand-in  (the 2nd part probably wouldn't work though.) Replace the gay guy, with a less-attractive woman.  See how much money it will take for the guy to submit. Booth in the WILK Footsie Study  (CPR Recertification) This one would work perfectly in a side room in the WILK! Police Celebrate 100,000 Tickets Campus police really are close to this, I'm sure. Showdown in the Park This one wouldn't really work on campus, but the cinematography and drama were too good to pass up. Sign up to Serve a 2nd Mission, NOW! This would work for returned missionaries of either gender. Sign up today and get a lifetime supply of free ties or nylon...

Olympic Beam Prowess This is what I image when I hear, "Nailed it!" Woody IRL You can make him drive in reverse with your mind (visual illusion). My 2013 New Year resolution The Ultimate Power Pose I don't like the way that bread is looking at me. Epic WAITING shot from Bruce Lee's Enter the Dragon! Getting your love interest's attention Tiltshift cityscape “Lack of direction, not lack of time, is the problem. We all have twenty-four hour days.” ― Zig Ziglar

I participated in a weird phenomenon today.  I was walking through the snow, on my way to class.  Ahead of me, walked a big girl—probably a freshman or sophomore.  Since I couldn't get a good look at her face, I based my guess on the fact that she was picking handfuls of snow off of the evergreen bushes, crushing them in her large hands, and slinging them aimlessly into other piles of snow. I gradually lessened the distance between us.  (I should also mention that I have a habit of walking almost silently.  It's a consequence of years of ballroom dance and subconsciously wanting to be a ninja.) She hovered near the inside of the sidewalk where the snow was good for the getting, so I began to pass her on the street side.  With any luck, I would be able to pass her by completely unobserved.  Just as I was about to turn to cross the street and into oblivion, she turned into me. This is where the strange part happened: " I'll BeYourFriend!!?! Oh, sorry...

Here are the high and lowlights from last night's dream: DREAM LOW-LIGHT: I lived on a modern-day, family-owned farm, located far away from “civilization.” (It should be known that I am not a farmer. However, I’ve always thought a farm is a great place to raise a family.) A grand party was thrown on our estate and to my delight the girl of my (literal) dreams walked in. Naturally, I proposed marriage on the spot.  Later, as we were walking into the marriage room, my dear old dad was waving around a large, wrapped present—arguing with everyone regarding how and when it should be (inappropriately) presented during the sacred ceremony.  (FYI, Dad's always been particular about arranging Xmas presents under the tree.)  Amidst the commotion, I seized the opportunity to lean over to my mom and ask my bride's name, having completely forgotten it. DREAM HIGH-LIGHT: I didn't care for that dream very much so I decided to fall back asleep and try again.  In anot...