Rain Rain, Thursday - S2E13

I am not liking this weather lately. What's with the rain? This ain't Vancouver. I had been wearing a different shoe and it made me look tacky. Blue shoes and for the long time, I decided to wear a shoe that is not adidas.
Well, enjoyed a nice presentation on Canadian Television in CDNS4200 aka Canadian Popular Culture. I hope I am not sucking up. I couldn't stop laughing with the Kids in the Hall clips. Though, I really wanted to see the "Street Legal" opening. :) "Post" presentation, I decided to go to Mike's Place and chill out with the presentation and with Peter. Plus some "guest cameos". Originally, I was suppose to take the bus to downtown and take the express bus, but I decided to go to Mike's Place instead. Supposedly, I was planning to stick around for a bit, but decided to stay longer because it was interesting to hear about what people are talking about.
It was entertaining and fun having to show a Youtube video of Diet Coke & Mentos. Geez, I don't even bother watching "gross out" videos. I watch "vintage" music videos from Hong Kong.
It was funny to hear some good stories from the prof, Peter Hodgins (I have to put his full name on this entry for Google purposes) and from the gang in the class.
Though, I still haven't got over the other Hodgins class from last Friday. It was just bizarre.

Comic picks. Finally, Civil War #5 came out and I was partially surprised to see a Marvel character make a "truimph" return to the Marvel Universe. Lately, that "person" hasn't been in the mainstream Marvel Universe.
Another favorite comic is Astonishing X-Men #18. The conclusion to "Torn." Gotta hand it to Joss (Buffy, The Vampire Slayer) Whedon and John (Planetary) Cassaday for an "astonishing" story.
Other picks are 100 Bullets #78 and New Avengers #25.

Last point, I am still enjoying my Macbook Pro. :D
I also never expected someone to be using Bluetooth during CDNS4200 class and "try to steal" songs on my laptop. Well, you can't use my songs because it's protected. It's from the iTunes Store. Too bad, so sad. :D

What a Weird Friday - S2E12

I don't know how to explain it, but in Peter Hodgins' CDNS4400 class, it became strange because the one presentation was a one man show and somehow the partner for the presentation showed up late and then left like 15 mins later.
It was a bizarre time in class because of it. I looked at Peter and he was clueless and I acting puzzled myself. I looked at others if there were looking surprised as well. It was just downright bizarre on Friday.
As usual for myself, Friday is always my brutal day because of waking up early and going for early morning class and then the afternoon. I know it's depressing to have a Friday afternoon class.
After the short class, a few of us, including the prof. went to Mike's Place and it was enjoyable and nice to hear "interesting" stories.

Last thing, this entry will be Googled if you type "Peter Hodgins" :)

Comic picks from this past Wednesday.
Batman #658. All I will say that I was pretty disappointed with it. The final part of Grant Morrison and Andy Kubert's first run on the Cape Crusader ended on a flat note.
Two other comics I picked weren't from this week, they were from October. The Authority #1 (Another Grant Morrison comic) and Civil War: Choosing Sides.

Macbook Pro and Presentation - S2E11

Well, I am happy and partially relieved that I got my Macbook Pro and did the CDNS4200 presentation.
It couldn't come at a right time with the new laptop. It arrived on Wednesday and I was just happy to getting it. I still need to get used to the two finger scrolling and etc.

I don't know what to say, I am pretty sore from the tumble I had before class started. I thought I wasn't in any pain but after leaving Dunton Tower, I was feeling sore on my left leg.
All in all, I guess the presentation went well. Humourous or not, it was enjoyful using the remote control to use the presentation slides.

Now, it's time to try writing essays soon. It is crunch time.

Comic picks for this week. Criminal #2, Justice League of America #3 and American Virgin #8. Action Comics #844, which I picked up, but was released last week.

Here's a photo that I took on the bus using Photo Booth.

What a Week and I Can't Wait For Something. Plus TV Shows Chat - S2E10

This hasn't been a great week for me because the house has no heat, furnace is broken and we need a new one. I haven't had a good sleep for the past few days.
No classes with Peter Hodgins until next Thursday. Except Tuesday where it will be a TA teaching.
Lucky or not, I still had to go to Carleton on Thursday to talk to meet up with my Canadian Humour group. I really wanted to stay home, but had to for the sake of the group.
Oh doh, if I write Peter Hodgins on my entries, my blog will be linked on Google if you type "Peter Hodgins".

I don't know what I have been concentrating on. The midterm for Canadian Provincial Politics for Monday, the group presentation for CDNS4200 - Canadian Popular Culture or trying to plan out the essays as soon as possible.
I am a bit nervous on the presentation next week. Whoever I tagged on Facebook, you know who I am talking. :D
Though, I got a "secret weapon" to showing it. Though, it's not Powerpoint. I don't know if you guys will like the effects.

What I am waiting for is the Macbook Pro with Intel Core 2 Duo processor. Though, I am not sure when it will be delivered. Oh, the one I picked is 2.16GHz, 1GB RAM, 120GB hard drive, 15 inch screen, and iWork '06 preinstalled. No glossy screen. I hope to get Aperture in the future and fiddle around with digital photos.
Too bad I won't be able to use it for the presentation next week. The iBook G4 will do for now.
It will be nice to use it on November 24 when I have a presentation for CDNS4400.

As for comics this week(to whoever got tagged on Facebook, you know who I am talking to :D), my picks are Seven Soldiers #1, Jack of Fables #4, New Avengers #24 and Planetary #26.
A new graphic novel released this week that I picked up is American Virgin Vol. 1: Head. I already have the first four issues in comic form, but the "extras" got me hooked, so I had to pick it up.

TV Chat: I had a chance to watch Torchwood via BT and I putted it on my iPod. All in all, the Doctor Who spin-off is excellent. It is edgy and more for grown-ups. I like the linking to the events that happened in Doctor Who. I don't know what time CBC will air Torchwood at. It is nice to see CBC getting credit on BBC television.
Another show that I also found on BT is Season 4 of Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law. I haven't had a chance to find Vol. 2 on DVD and I haven't watched any of Season 3 because I don't know if Teletoon aired further eps of it. I am a bit lost on the series because I haven't watched further than Season 1.

Welcome SPEAKEASY and Class Today - S2E9

Well, I guess it's "plug" time. I just want to give a "shoutout" to my cousin's blog. It's on Links section called "SPEAKEASY"
I hope you will like it. I don't know what kind of input I will bring to the other blog.

CDNS4200 - Canadian Popular Culture summary hijinks. The funny thing happened in class when one person could not talk due to some project/assignment/whatever. It was funny Peter Hodgins made fun of that person (you know who you are if you are reading this). What's more embarrassing for me is that I don't watch The Family Guy, The Jon Stewart Show and The Colbert Report. It's not that I don't care about the shows, I just don't have the interest. Oh yeah, same goes for Prison Break. Actually, I got class on Monday night, so it's not a big deal.
Glocalization. Oh man, that word just haunted me because I have Peter from another class and he explained about it.

Oh yes, comic pick ups from Wednesday.
I picked up Wildcats #1, Runaways #21, 100 Bullets #77 and my PICK of the WEEK is Fables: 1,001 Nights of Snowfall HC.
Two other comics I picked were Criminal #1 and Fables #1 Special Edition(for 25 cents US, 35 cents here). Those two comics were out on previous weeks. I did not go to the comic store for 2 weeks.

My Life Is Funny - S2E8.5

It is still Tuesday, so it's somewhat entry #8 or 8.5. Plus, I really need to write about myself being funny because it has been in my head for so long and I hadn't got a chance to blog it out.

Lately, I've been thinking that my life has been funny because in certain classes, there's been so much linking up from other classes. Oh wait! It's Peter Hodgins' classes in Canadian Studies.
Funny thing today was I bumped into someone and he said the word, "Renfew", then in class today, I hear the word Renfrew again from the prof, but he was making jokes about it. I don't know how things are coincidental. Life is just silly now.
What was intimidating on Monday was going to St. Pats building at Carleton. I don't know why, something about it scared me. It felt I didn't feel welcomed being in the building. But I walked by and saw this prof, Christopher Waddell in the building. He was in his office. I somehow watch him on CBC Newsworld talking about politics or what not. He uses a Mac, LOL
It's been tiring for the past 2 days so far. I need more sleep.
Why do I keep thinking about gang from CDNS4200 and CDNS4400? Because you guys rock :D

Live@Carleton, Finally A Relaxing Week - S2E8

Man, I almost went through a brutal 2 weeks lately. Right now, I am somehow relieved with all the mayhem. I still need to do some readings and also plan on some essays. At least, it won't be a stressful time. I still haven't had a chance to update this blog. It is just that I am always at the 12th floor of Dunton Tower at Carleton University, which I am at. At least I get wireless internet.
Tomorrow, I can't wait for Fables: 1,001 Nights of Snowfall hardcover. It has been 2 weeks that I haven't gone to the comic store.

Oh Man, I Need To Die - S2E7

Oh okie, I guess people have heard or seen about it. Yes, I am talking about The Hoff, David Hasselhoff's novelty song, "Jump In My Car."
Why on Earth!!! Well, you should know that cheesy song is #3 in the UK chart. I did listen to it in the afternoon. It's laughable at best, but I will say that it's not my favorite song unless you want tease me on it. OK, I foolishly added the video on my iPod.
Thanks to an "anonymous person" in my Canadian Studies class who made me watch the video. All I can say is, "Thanks alot!" You almost killed me. :)
But hey, I love pop culture no matter what.

OK, here's the video via Google Video. Enjoy!

Happy Thanksgiving and Anticipating - S2E6

Happy Thanksgiving in Canada. Just don't want to confuse a few overseas people....ahem, Alyson! :D

Oh yeah, on Thanksgiving and post-Thanksgiving holiday, I am anticipating the return of The Hour on CBC or CBC Newsworld, depending on what time I will be watching at.
Another show I can't wait, though already watched it is Doctor Who.

I really need a Macbook Pro, but Apple hasn't revised. I need one badly... sort of. I know the iBook G4 is still going strong for me.

To Facebook users, the ones from CDNS4200 (You know who you are!), I hope you are reading this because I imported my entries to the Notes section. I want to check if you liked my previous entry. :D

Overkill - S2E5

Due to the unexpecting nature of getting Carleton University in an odd manner, it will be difficult to do a "Live@Carleton" entry for the time being. I take my own apology for not getting to update the blog lately. Ok, here goes.
Yes, as the title says it, "overkill" is becoming the theme for my Fall term. Why? 3 reasons;
1) I chose three Canadian Studies classes with the same prof.
2) My Friday schedule is somewhat of an overkill because I got an 8.30am class and then another class at 2.30pm. I end at around 5pm, which feels depressing when leaving Carleton.
3)Two of Hodgins' class, I am the "brave soul" who will present first with a few people. Though, kind of coincidental because I have to deal with it in both classes. Good thing, it is a group presentation, but still nervous about it.

OK, ever since I started going to Carleton for several years, I've made up these types of themes when I had discussion group or class(starting in 3 year). Like PSCI3004(Political Parties & Elections in Canada), I realized that there were several people with Apple laptops and it made me smile.

For the Canadian Popular Culture class (a 4th year Canadian Studies class), I dunno if it's there's a theme or not, but I feel like I am dealing with some Journalism students there. Not a bad thing and just in case if one of you read it, you people are cool. The undergrad and grad students Journalism students :D

Oh yeah, for people in that class who use Facebook, I just want to say, YOU ROCK!!!!! :D It's fun to have contacts and somehow talk about that site in class, which was pretty hilarious. I can't name names, but you know who you are.
I hope you guys and gals can leave a comment on here. :)
I really want to get to know some of you better. I know I am somewhat "quiet" in class, but I make goofy faces whenever Hodgins says to everyone if they understood what he said or make some funny jokes.

What to expect this week, classes as usual, but I got two liondance performances. Just in case you don't know (i.e. the Canadian Popular Culture people, ahem), I am part of a liondance troupe, here's the website, http://www.liondance.ca/

No comic picks due to not entering my blog lately.
That's all for now.

Been A Rough Few Days - S2S4

I don't know what to say, but it has been a rough couple of days because I have been feeling ill again. I am fine now.
Well, an exciting Wednesday because I *finally* got comics in September. The pic shows part of what I got.

Slowly Responding - S2E3

I haven't had a chance to keep up with the entries because I have been recovering from my cold and bad throat. It just hasn't been a great week because of it.
I had a chance to watch thru Survivor: Cook Islands. My thought is, "meh." Not much happened, but I am rooting for the Asian team. "Go Puka" :D
Finally changed my new look, got rid of my Roots jacket and changed it to another new Roots jacket. :) Silly me.

Just in case if some people I know from class who use Facebook, I hope you can leave a comment.
Kudos to a few Canadian Studies students if you happen to read this. The Friday people, YOU ROCK! :D
Kind of funny that the prof said I acted like Kramer from 'Seinfeld' on Thursday. The only problem with me is that I never bothered watching Seinfeld. I'm pretty boring when it comes to certain TV shows that people watch.
Another thing that is scaring me in Peter Hodgin's two 4th year Canadian Studies classes is that I seem to be the oldest person there. Me being the 2-6, augh. I know I somehow look young, LOL.
As for Facebook, I started using it in late August. Why? I have no clue how I got hooked on it.

Liondance performances on the weekend. I am thrilled about it since a few guys are returning from vacation and work scheduling.

Short Saturday Update: This will be a new part for my entries as it is will be my top picks in comic books. The book I am holding up is "Prince of Baghdad" from Vertigo Comics.

Live@Carleton Sept. 12, 2006 - S2E2

I am still recovering from my cold and sore throat.
Typing this entry in the library.
I got Justin Timberlake's new album (Clean version) added to my iPod, but I haven't listened to it yet.
I am somehow forgeting what day is it.

Live@Carleton Sept. 11

This is not what I expected for today. I totally feeling like crap. Sore throat, stuffy nose and headache, what more can happen?
What will I be missing tonight? CBC News: Tonight, WWE Monday Night RAW and Access Hollywood.
It is great to be writing not from home.

What I Missed and What To Expect

This is still S2E1 for this blog entry.
Since I took a break and ended "season 1" for my blog, what I didn't get to write were TV shows and music. I didn't expect to hear some competition from Beyonce, Justin Timberlake, and etc. In my opinion, my choices for the Summer Songs of 2006 are Hips Don't Lie by Shakira f/ Wyclef Jean and Crazy by Gnarls Barkley.
As for television, I didn't know that Fox made a head start when putting season premieres for Prison Break and House M.D.
Oh yeah, the big talk last week was CBS Evening News with Katie Couric and Rosie O'Donnell on The View.
I watched both and they seemed to be alright.
Another show that has been in the news is Survivor: Cook Islands. I don't know what to expect. The big fuss is the 4 tribes being separated by race sounds like it's not a big deal.

What to expect coming up?
The Law & Order season premieres, including Special Victims Unit and Criminal Intent.
LOST will be in October, NOOOOOOOOO

What else am I anticipating on CBC?
CBC News: The Hour. Almost less than a month away and I wonder what will Strombo put up his sleeve for season 3 of The Hour.
Another show is Doctor Who Series/Season 2. I already watched it on my iPod video, but I am looking forward to rewatching it again.

Season 2 Reload - Sept. 11

Finally back on, this is S2E1 or season 2, entry #1. More entries will be written later today. Due to the fact that I have succumb to a sore throat. I just hope to add more entries.
To start off season 2, today is the 5th anniversary of 9/11. The attacks in New York City and Washington changed everyone because we are now in a reality where no one is safe.
The destruction of the World Trade Center brought shock and sadness because it was once stood as the landmark of NYC.

Season 2 Coming Up

I should back by week of September 11.
Enjoy.

End of Blog, Season 1

I guess it could of been awhile back when I should of ended blogging for a bit since it's the Summer season. The "upcoming" season will start in September. Ending at 30 posts seems like an equivalent to almost a season.
So far, changes have happened. Two friends will be leaving Ottawa. Mr. Crick, who I have known for a few seasons, I mean year, is off to Boston and longtime friend, Eric Chan is off to Japan.
I don't know who I will be seeing when returning to Carleton University in my final year (I hope) and "season." :)

No changes on the blog, it will be the same, no new look.
The only new look for me will be new glasses(coming soon) and a new Roots jacket.

So, for the remaining weeks of August, I am not writing an entry.
Hmmm, I wonder if Miss Alyson Hau is reading this blog. Oh well, it will be searched on Google under "Alyson Hau."
I think the CBC(Ahem, The Hour gang) should sign her, I mean George Stroumbo should check up on her website. Though, the slight problem maybe the visa issue. Oh well, just kidding. Although, it would be nice of her to come to Canada. :D

August 16, 2006 - Slight Update: Fixed the Links to open on separate windows.

New Links Added

Another "shameless" plug and most likely will be googled up.
I added Miss Alyson Hau's website to my list of links.
She's a great radio DJ from Hong Kong. (Sorry if I am sucking up, LOL) She's in no ways like George Stroumboulopoulos (oh whoops, another shameless plug to another person), but she still great job done in HK. :D
She specializes on the English artists in Hong Kong. So, no fluffy Cantopop silliness. :D
Well, I helped her create her bio on Wikipedia, another way of sucking up to her. :D
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alyson_Hau
Enjoy!

Oh doh, forgot to add http://notpaidbythehour.blogspot.com/ because I am a guest contributor. Check that one, Ally. To "The Hour" and/or George Strombo followers. I last talked to Ally about good ol' Strombo and said that he has a nose ring. Her response was, "Cool." Now, I don't want to think about The One: Making A Star. :)

We're Now Onto August

Oh man, it's August and I didn't know that time flies by so fast. Well, at least I want to go back to Carleton University and hopefully finish my year for 2006-2007.
Insane day for me because I was expecting a call from a friend and I had to wait for pretty long. At least it was worth it because I won't be seeing him for awhile. I hope he enjoys The Walking Dead HC Vol. 1 and other goodies I gave to him as his parting gift to Boston.
This week's picks for comics, NONE. It's the first week of August, there's not much good comics out to start it off.
It looks like I will have no new comics for next week. What a bummer and how depressing for me.
For the past few days, I was adding 2 new bios on Wikipedia. One is someone who I usually contact (*Look at previous blog entry). Yes! Alyson Hau has a Wikipedia bio and I "wonder" who created it for her. :D