Stand-up Comedy

I've always found an interest in stand-up comedy, actually once in awhile I have wondered if I could actually be a comedian.  But then I have wondered how there are actually things to talk about still, how is it funny if comedians repeat each other?  I know that they would have to come up with their own original material, and there is only a limited amount of information out there.  I've never actually seen/heard a two comedian say the same thing, but I have to think that it has happened.

-- CK

Essays. . . . meh

I really shouldn't be writing on my blog, I have an essay rough draft due tomorrow, but I'm just not feeling it. I'm supposed to write an  essay relating a popular story (fairy tale, fable, etc...) to my life.  I know what I am writing about, I just don't even know how to start.  The main thing that I don't get is that I'm supposed to relate the two stories (comparing them), but not to write a compare and contrast essay.  I am having a hard time not doing that, it would just be so easy if I could.  I'm thinking that this might not be my best essay, hopefully I will still get a decent grade on it....  Well, I guess I should get back to writing it, or at least staring at the blank word processor.

-- CK

Vernors

While I was on vacation at my grandparent's house, I discovered a new ginger ale that is the best I have ever had.  I have always kinda liked ginger ale, but it got to the point that I was sick of it because of a certain taste (can't be specific because I haven't had if for quite some time).  But when I was there, they had bought Vernors as one of the beverages for people to drink.  At first I thought it was some kind of beer because the can looks similar to a beer can that was in the fridge in the basement.  But after I realized that it wasn't beer, I started drinking it, and I still am unable to figure out why it is so amazing.  When you start drinking Vernors, it tastes like any normal ginger ale, but after a little bit this new flavor comes out.  I can't put my finger on it exactly, I was thinking that it might be a little similar to creme soda, but different. (If this is confusing, don't worry.  I'm not exactly sure I know what I am saying.)  All in all, I decided to try to search for Vernors when I got home because I wanted more.  I did find it in the local grocery store, but they only sell it in 6-packs and they are pretty expensive.  This bummed me out a little, I don't know if I am going to be able to buy any anytime soon...  Oh well, maybe once I actually get a job. (The one that I posted about is pretty much nonexistent now.)

-- CK

Desk

I just got a new desk off of Craigslist, oh I love that site, and it is huge!! (The desk, not the site. . . .well I guess the site is too, but that's not what I meant.)  My old desk was about 4' x 2', and this one is 6' x 3', it seriously takes up half of my room.  Sitting at it, I can't even reach the far corners of the desk, it's insane.  Maybe I should bring my second monitor up from the garage again, it would actually fit on my desk now and I wouldn't have to put the back of it out the window.  Getting the desk into the room was a little interesting.  First off its super heavy and my bedroom is up the stairs, secondly I had to take the door off to get it into the room.  I don't think that it's going to leave this room anytime soon.  Oh yeah, it didn't help that I am really out of shape, I really want it to dry up outside so I can play tennis again.  Hopefully me being able to write this post has broken my writer's block (maybe Blogger's Block).

-- CK

Update

I am writing this post entirely because one of my readers has been complaining that I haven't written anything for quite some time.  I still have not been able to think of anything that is actually worth the effort to write about.  And my definition of being "worth the effort" is having more than a one sentence fact.  I'm still working on it.

-- CK

Something I Wrote Awhile Ago

Here is the first part of a book that I was going to write.  Not planning on finishing it though.

Hello, my name is Luther. I'm not that much of a talker so I'll keep this brief. Your mission is to steal the Schön Jewels from Prince Taltus' mansion, located in Kiel, Germany. I don't know how you will pull this off and I don't really care. All I want are the jewels. Make sure that you do your research. You have until the beginning of September to accomplish this task. Good Luck.

*click*

Crap, this one will be kinda tricky. Ethan thought to himself as the message stopped. It was May 13 right now so he had only a little more than three months to get to Germany and steal the jewels. Wait, doesn't Heinrich live in Kiel? I could check what he is up to. Ethan opened his email and started to type a message to Heinrich. Ethan and Heinrich have been friends for quite some time. Heinrich came to America and stayed with Ethan in Woodbury, Minnesota. That was in 12th grade.

-- CK

Blarg

Sorry the posts are slowing down.  The full force of homework from college is starting to kick in, and when I do have free time, I am usually brain-dead and am unable to think of anything to write about.  Lately I have been trying to write up a full analysis of Diablo II because I am thinking of applying for a job at Blizzard Entertainment.  I'm not exactly sure if I would take the job if I get it because it is quite far away and would involve me moving across the country.  But who knows, maybe I'll get it and then actually have a job that I like.  Well onto more homework....

-- CK

Game Review #2

Age of Empires III

♦ ♦ ♦ ♦

The first thing that must be done right when you start the game is to choose which civilization you will be playing with.  In just the original game without the expansions there are eight choices, following history of exploring the New World.  But then there are two expansions that have been made to add a lot to the game.  One is the War Chiefs, which adds the Iroquios, Aztecs, and Sioux; and the Asian Dynasties, which adds the Chinese, Japanese, and Indians.  All of the different civilizations have different special abilities that can greatly add to your gaming experience.  Personally I like playing with one of the Asian civilizations because when you level up in ages you get to build wonders that are specialized to that civilization.

After you choose your civilization you then have to name your home city, which sends you your supplies and upgrades, and then you can start to take over the area.  Personally I have not played much with controlling he water masses because personally I am really bad at that.  Right away when you start you have an explorer which, what do you know, is there for the purpose of exploring.  You will also have a number of villagers that you can either set to chopping down trees, gathering food, or mining gold.  After you choose what to do with them you can then send your explorer out. With the explorer you can acquire treasures, ranging anywhere from food to a tame bear.  You will also find a trade route which if you take over you will see that you can trade food, wood, gold, or experience (to upgrade your hometown).

And after you start, I'll let you figure out the rest, I'm not going to give away the whole game.  I give this game four Diamonds out of five.  Personally I don't think that it is better than Age of Empires 2, even though it is easier to play.  I like the whole style of the Medieval Ages Better than colonial America.  It is still a fun game to play, although I haven't played any multiplayer with it yet, still trying to get all of my friends to buy it.  Oh and most likely I will put up a rating for AOE 2 soon.

--CK

Happy Groundhog's Day

It's official. Phil, the groundhog, has seen his shadow, so we have 6 more weeks of winter.  I'm not sure if that information makes me happy or not.

-- CK

New Rating and The Bad News

I have to post that I am changing my rating for Diablo II, which I did a review on.  I am bringing it up to the full 5 Diamonds out of 5.  My reasoning for this is because my main reason for taking some points off was because I was unable to find a way to hotkey spells and skills while playing.  Since then I have researched more into the game and found that there is indeed a way to hotkey them.  So the rating goes up.

Now onto the bad news.  To most of you this will be not be bad news, but for those of you that are gamers and you haven't heard this yet, it might be a blow.  Diablo III, which supposedly was supposed to come out last November, has been delayed in release date even further to Blizzard saying that it won't be released until at least next year.  There is no specific date yet, but I will tell you the second that I find out because I really really want to play the game.

-- CK