4/20/2005
Kiki Listening to a Lecture by an Oxford Professor (4/19/05)...
"Wow, this guy's like... smart and stuff."
"What did he just say? I totally missed that."
"Uh-oh, he's asking if we're with him. God I wish I wasn't in the second row. Just nod like everyone else"
"Man, I bet Oxford is like... hard"
Despite being overwhelmed by the rapid fire pace of a brilliant man referencing God knows how many things I've never heard of, the sit in was well worth it. Why? Because this is the aforementioned Christopher Ricks (Oxford Prof of Poetry) talking about our mutual geek fascination with Bob Dylan. It was heartwarming to see someone that ridiculously well educated utterly obsessed with something I myself am obsessed with.
Like a true geek, I got in line to get my book signed. He asked me what I wanted him to write. Not having planned for that question, my own very peculiar brand of rock stupid genius came into play.
Kiki: "You're an idiot, but you know good music"
Ricks: "(Pause... Laugh) You want me to write that... to you (more laughing)?"
It was awesome. He's been talking about word plays and double meanings for an hour and my stupid request plays right into the theme.
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"Wow, this guy's like... smart and stuff."
"What did he just say? I totally missed that."
"Uh-oh, he's asking if we're with him. God I wish I wasn't in the second row. Just nod like everyone else"
"Man, I bet Oxford is like... hard"
Despite being overwhelmed by the rapid fire pace of a brilliant man referencing God knows how many things I've never heard of, the sit in was well worth it. Why? Because this is the aforementioned Christopher Ricks (Oxford Prof of Poetry) talking about our mutual geek fascination with Bob Dylan. It was heartwarming to see someone that ridiculously well educated utterly obsessed with something I myself am obsessed with.
Like a true geek, I got in line to get my book signed. He asked me what I wanted him to write. Not having planned for that question, my own very peculiar brand of rock stupid genius came into play.
Kiki: "You're an idiot, but you know good music"
Ricks: "(Pause... Laugh) You want me to write that... to you (more laughing)?"
It was awesome. He's been talking about word plays and double meanings for an hour and my stupid request plays right into the theme.
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4/15/2005
In Case We Forgot...
The company dime and booze are a dangerous combination. I'm taking a three day class and the instructors (from Seattle) led us to a happy hour last night. As I've stated previously, economic theory demands that you drink heavily at these occasions because it would cost you so much to do so on your own. As I've also stated previously, the lack of dinner makes a formidable tag team partner for the free drinks. Together, they will leave you dead exhausted at work the next day. Oddly, I always feel really good the next morning. You've got that 2nd wind where your body tries to deny that you should be sleeping. Unfortunately that only lasts a couple of hours at most. After that you rest in your chair like a pool of jello. I'm sure you can imagine how a class on statistical analysis helps add thot that feeling.
When 4 o'clock hits I am oh so very out of here.
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The company dime and booze are a dangerous combination. I'm taking a three day class and the instructors (from Seattle) led us to a happy hour last night. As I've stated previously, economic theory demands that you drink heavily at these occasions because it would cost you so much to do so on your own. As I've also stated previously, the lack of dinner makes a formidable tag team partner for the free drinks. Together, they will leave you dead exhausted at work the next day. Oddly, I always feel really good the next morning. You've got that 2nd wind where your body tries to deny that you should be sleeping. Unfortunately that only lasts a couple of hours at most. After that you rest in your chair like a pool of jello. I'm sure you can imagine how a class on statistical analysis helps add thot that feeling.
When 4 o'clock hits I am oh so very out of here.
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4/12/2005
Googlewhacking... Evil!
Okay, I'm probably behind the times but if you haven't heard, there's yet another way to waste time on the internet. Try to make Google come up with just one result. No proper nouns allowed. Once attempted, you will remain stuck on your computer like a drool sucking monkey until you find success. Reading the insane things that come up when you fail is half the fun.
Mine was 'Spoc/WAMU'
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Okay, I'm probably behind the times but if you haven't heard, there's yet another way to waste time on the internet. Try to make Google come up with just one result. No proper nouns allowed. Once attempted, you will remain stuck on your computer like a drool sucking monkey until you find success. Reading the insane things that come up when you fail is half the fun.
Mine was 'Spoc/WAMU'
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4/05/2005
For John Paul II...
The only leader I ever saw who wasn't a hypocrite and who really did care about people. I think these lines (written by you can probably guess who) describe his new phase of existence as well as how he got there:
May God bless and keep you always,
May your wishes all come true,
May you always do for others
And let others do for you.
May you build a ladder to the stars
And climb on every rung,
May you stay...
forever young
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The only leader I ever saw who wasn't a hypocrite and who really did care about people. I think these lines (written by you can probably guess who) describe his new phase of existence as well as how he got there:
May God bless and keep you always,
May your wishes all come true,
May you always do for others
And let others do for you.
May you build a ladder to the stars
And climb on every rung,
May you stay...
forever young
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