General Update

First off, a piece of advice for anyone who likes to see movies; don't see Alien vs. Predator Requiem. It's basically a 'How To Make A Bad Movie In Three Easy Steps' film. They took a bunch of unlikable characters, waited until about half way through the movie before they bunched them all together for some reason, then had an a. alien, b. a Predator, or c. the hybrid of the two kill each other and them off one by one. I wasn't expecting a good movie, and I was still let down. Still, as I pointed out to the friends I saw it with, any movie where an Alien/Predator halfbreed makes a pregnant woman deep throat him, and gets her knocked up with alien babies has at least something going for it.

I got some cool toys for Christmas. My new alarm clock that plays my iPod through its speakers is awesome. I also got the Across The Great Divide DVD (Silverchair and Powderfinger touring together across Australia), a couple of NIN CD's, the first season of Heroes on DVD, and a really cool torch for my car. Good for when road rage sets in, and you need something to see in the dark with while bashing someone with something heavy. Two birds, one stone. Bravo.

I'm reading Interview with the Vampire again. It's been so long since I read Anne Rice, mostly because anything she wrote after Lestat makes me wish I was blind. I need a new book. I'm really looking forward to seeing Sweeney Todd. Anything with Depp and Burton involved is going to be, at the very least, interesting.

I almost scored a PlayStation3 for $500, including two controllers, three games and a memory card. I never wanted a PS3 until it was offered to me at that price, but I haven't heard back from the seller. Probably realized he could get a Hell of a lot more then $500 for it. Such is life.

Messing Around With My New Camera

I haven't really had a chance to play around with my new camera, so yesterday I spent my day tinkering with it while hanging out with my pets.


Jasper, looking like he wants to be adored


Lexie; the lone wolf of the pride


"What am I supposed to do with this...?"


Harlee looking depressed, as always


Merry Christmas. Wait, where are all the presents...?

I've been thinking about getting back into guitar. I tried it for a while, but because I didn't get good at it right away I sort of gave up. I also just became too busy, I guess. Now I have every Monday off, so that would be the perfect day to either take lessons or just mess around in the garage and make noise while no one is home. I've always wanted to play, but watching Daniel Johns and Trent Reznor in concert revived the passion for it. Not to mention Hale, who's constant talk of guitars and music both impresses and humbles me.

Maybe I'll make that my new years resolution.

The Weekend

Knowledge: work functions are much more fun when you're working with people closer to your own age. Nick and I spent the whole night quoting lines from Blades of Glory and drinking beer. Good times indeed.

By the way, this is my new kitten, Jasper.



Bask in his awesomeness.

Shiny New Blog

I've taken a leaf out of my bros booklet and made a new blog, because myspace is a cesspool of spammers and pointless bulletins. If you're dead set on punishing yourself, you can see my other blog at myspace.com/dazeman12. It's friends only though, so unless you have myspace you'd be wasting your time. But then, who doesn't have myspace these days?

Currently I'm working full time as a sales consultant at Brick N Pave. While this takes up most of my time, whatever spare moments I can gather are spent out on the town bro'ing it up with my buddies, or killing time on this magical wonderland they call the Internet.

I'm re-reading the Anthony Kiedis autobiography; Scar Tissue. I highly recommend it, if for no other reason than to turn you off drugs for life. I'm also watching the second season of How I Met Your Mother, which is the best show since Arrested Development. I also saw the Christmas special for The Office (UK), which was amazing. I love the US Office, but you can't beat David Brent.

As for music, I'm really getting back into Nine Inch Nails. Year Zero has to be album of the year, at least. If you get a chance, watch the live concert Beside You In Time. Truly amazing stuff.

I need a new suit. I'm thinking light charcoal, which well go well with my pale green shirt and lime green tie. I was thinking pinstripe, but I'm not sure if I could pull that off without getting a vest to go with it. Maybe I'll wait until winter for that.

Peace,
Dale