nanovivid

Bryan: How much vacation time do I get? Me: Ass-lots. Bryan: No, I don’t get that much.

♫ cloudburst - journey

Even though we desperately missed Bryan’s presence this weekend, Ryan, Courtney and I had a pretty good time. I’ll let the pictures tell most of the story for me.

One of the highlights of the weekend was seeing Napoleon Dynamite. It’s a wonderfully simple movie full of quirky, memorable characters. Jon Herder does an amazing job of creating the character of Napoleon. By keeping the story uncomplicated, the film focuses the attention on the day-to-day lives of these very unique people. Definitely a movie to see.

But now you need to go check us out. No, seriously, check us out.

♫ kap10kurt - Die Sleeping (Ulysses EBM Mix)

This whole moving thing is kind of starting to freak me out. Undoubtedly the biggest reason is leaving my job — for a couple reasons. For one thing, I’ve had this job in one form or another for almost six years. That’s about a fourth of my life… quite the long time. I’m also a bit worried that I’ll have trouble finding another job that I enjoy as much as my current one.

The latter reason is actually the stronger fear I have. My job has been this close ::holds up thumb and forefinger:: to perfect. I love the people I work with and the atmosphere of the workplace. It’s been almost the best first job I could ever imagine, if it weren’t for the reason that I’m leaving (more on that after next week). I think my expectations for a job are now set fairly high, and I’m concerned that anything else won’t measure up.

In other news, I’ve started working on my cover letter to go with my resumé as I apply to various colleges and such. The resumé will also go on Monster. Having never applied for a job before (since I my current one is a continuation of my workstudy and summer job) this is all a wee bit stressful.

Though I’m sure it’ll all work out, I’m still stepping from everything I know into a pile of uncertainties. In fact, it feels a bit like this. But now I need to get back to work.

♫ Lostep - Burma

Things My Girlfriend and I Have Argued About has to be one of the more entertaining sites I’ve seen recently. Totally nuts and completely wonderful.

The Rasterbator … no, it’s nothing perverted. Actually, it’s an incredibly cool image manipulator that makes giant pictures from small ones. Check out the site for a better explanation and examples. I’ve made a couple posters using it and the results are spectacular.

This interview with the creator of Real Ultimate Power (under Ninjas Are Awesome) is very cool and gives some insight into the site. Also, for those who aren’t aware, there is a book which I plan to get eventually.

Did you ever believe weird things as a kid? So did these people.

Enjoy your trip around the interweb and remember to tip your conductor.

♫ Unkle - In A State

Life is a crazy thing — unpredictable and beautiful. A year ago, I never would have expected that at the end of this month, I would be quitting my current job and moving to Ohio. I feel a little crazy for doing this without a new job lined up, but more than anything I feel strongly that I’m doing the right thing. The time has come for me to move on into new experiences and I’m totally excited (and scared) by all the possibilities.

This will only be the second time I’ve moved since leaving home (the first was here to college). Leaving behind everything I know is pretty intimidating, but thankfully I have a good guide to help me find my way around.

Things are looking up, and I’m happy and terrified all at once. So buckle your seat belts, because it’s going to be crazy ride.

♫ Felix Da Housecat - Watching Cars Go By (from Sasha's amazing new album, Involver)