Dun, duh nuh nuh, duh nuh nuh, duh nuh nuh nuh nuh nuh nuh

Even though I'm not a huge hockey fan it's hard not to get swept up in Hawks-mania. I was at a pub in Lakeview to watch the Hawks win the Stanley Cup. We were sprayed with victory champagne, received hugs from strangers, and ran amuck in the crowds. Two days later, I attended the parade to celebrate the win which went right past my school. Apparently 2 million people filled downtown to see the team and the cup. It was amazing and here are some photos:




If you zoom in on this picture you will see the Stanley Cup. I was running out of my school just as it drove by.



Illinois flags replaced with Blackhawks flags:




A guy who worked at my school climbed up a three story fire escape to take this picture:


This guy was awesome:

Success!

Hello faithful readers! I am writing to you from my newly reformatted laptop! Somehow, in an ecstacy of fumbling, I managed to back-up all my files, restore my laptop to factory settings, reconnect my wireless internet, and put my files back onto my hard drive. The only casualty that I have identified thus far is my collection of emoticons. Although I am saddened by the loss of my animated thrusting storm trooper, cartoon erect penis, and violently shaking purple yelling angry face, I am sure I will be able to collect them all again.

I would like to thank a few people for making this achievement possible. First and foremost, g was there to give me the file for my anti-virus program so I wouldn't have to pay for it. Thank you also goes to JTL for moral support and for not being a total d-bag about his fancy-pants virus-free iBook and Linux-run desktop. Finally, thanks to Eric for suggesting anti-spyware programs and I think telling me it was time to reformat. I was truly standing on the shoulders of giants. Thanks, boys.

Why Living In Other Countries Is Bad Pt 3

January 15, 2009: MY CHEQUE WAS FINALLY DEPOSITED INTO MY AMERICAN ACCOUNT. It's over!!! IT'S. OVER.

Published!

I had a pleasant surprize today - turns out I'm getting published! I wrote part of a book chapter on spinal cord injury and am actually getting credit. This complements my "no more dicking around" mentality for this semester nicely. Woo for me!

Victory

As a child, I had a dream to beat a Nintendo game called Maniac Mansion. I literally spent the better part of the late 80's/early 90's trying. Every time I figured out a new piece of the puzzle, I recorded it in a diary. I even bought Nintendo magazines to find tips. Eventually, my cousin took the game and we lost touch. I wasn't reunited with Maniac Mansion until this year when both G and Marc [accidentally] bought it for me.

This was the dawn of a new era. The internet age. Armed with my trusty laptop, my friend and I looked up a walk-through for game and followed the directions step by step. With a little help from Eric, I was able to...

SEND THE METEOR TO THE MOON AND BEAT THE GAME!!

A great weight has been lifted off my shoulders.