5 centimeters per second
Posted on February 28th, 2008
Filed under: General — Karl Olson @ 2:06 pm
a. A fantastic film by Makoto Shinkai.
b. The speed at which snow falls.
c. The speed at which I felt the train to Vancouver was going at some points.
d. All of the above.
If you answered d, you’re right. The train was slow. I mean, ridiculously slow. About double the time of driving by my estimate, even including my usual border wait (about 5 minutes at the time of day I drive,) and any stops I make along the way. Atleast I should have a functioning automobile of my own when I get back – the ignition system’s already fixed (ignition computer bit the dust) and the clutch is being replaced for good measure (it was getting a bit soft.)
*emo materials start here*
Meanwhile, I’m just chillin in BC in what will likely be the last time I hang out in Vancouver with Danielle for a long while. She might come down before she heads out to Montreal (I really hope she can make that work at least,) but this brings this arc to a close. I suppose it’ll only get more bittersweet from here too. I really love her, and I’ll miss her accordingly. Maybe I should aim for a school out East.
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Dead Cars, Vindictive Birds and Temporary Reprives
Posted on February 24th, 2008
Filed under: General — Karl Olson @ 3:33 am
So, life has been crazy lately. Given the college rejection, people hacking the website, a bird defecating on my shirt on the way into work, and another car in my care breaking down (my dad’s ’88 escort – seems the electronic ignition system is shot,) one might think I’m approaching Job territory (ok, nothing that melodramatic, but I like the metaphor.)
However, Danielle came down for a few days and then I took her home and hung out for a day, and that was very nice. We went to Gameworks and nosed around downtown Seattle while she was here, and her dad took us to dinner at the best Thai place in Vancouver, Sawadee, while I was up there, and in general, we just spent some Quality Control together. Makes the fact that she’s moving out East perhaps that much more difficult, but for the moment it’s good. I’ll even be back up in Vancouver later this week…
…assuming I have a car. Maybe the Greyhound is in order? Or will it catch on fire and shoot bees out of the tail pipe at me? 😉
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That’s right I’m back…
Posted on February 17th, 2008
Filed under: General — Karl Olson @ 12:28 am
Guess… who’s… baaaack?
So, for all the great stuff wordpress can back up, it figures that my links aren’t one of those things. Thus, I’m running with minimal linkage for the moment. Maybe I’ll add stuff back, maybe I won’t – depends on my laziness. Anyways, for the moment I’m back. BTW, the new redirect structure (.com -> blog) is intentional, as I might build something akin to a front page at some point in the future. Maybe.
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E.F.Me
Posted on February 13th, 2008
Filed under: General — Karl Olson @ 11:32 pm
So, I was basically rejected by the university I wanted to get into. So, looks like I’m an epic fail guy. They’ll apparently forward my app to the state university of my choice (for $50,) so if anyone has any good ideas in regards to 4 year schools with good Comp Sci programs I should apply to in the state of Washington, or really anywhere at this point, that’d be great. I’d really like to finish my degree. I mean, if I’m not going to eat off of music, I’d atleast like to support myself somehow, and I know selling computer parts for 10 bucks an hour isn’t going to cut it.
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Feelin’ Burned Out, Feelin’ Burned Out*
Posted on February 5th, 2008
Filed under: Music News — Karl Olson @ 2:51 pm
*=To the tune of “Get Ya Burners Out” by Chamillionaire
Anyways, the site’s back up (hosting was moving locations,) though it might be down again as I’ve recently procured a server which hopefully will end up in a rack soon. Nekodashi might even be back up in the foreseeable future as a result.
Meanwhile, the first review of Nerdcore For Life documentary is in, and it’s pretty good. Can’t wait to see the actual doc in the future.
Oh, and I’ve been totally exhausted lately. Way too much running around and staying up late. I think I might be getting to old for this. 😉