Totoro

This is my drawing of Totoro, of the eponymous children's movie My Neighbor Totoro. It is one of the greatest anime films I have ever seen.

He can roar trees over. Nuff said.

Tabula Rasa

Tabula Rasa

Iris clenching like a fist

Trade lies with a dirty mirror.

Shut the mind and lock it tight

Lest the flies come near.

Love my silence, hate my sleep

Kill to get a thought.

Think in English, talk in French;

I am a melting pot.

They're coming through the bathroom window,

Coming for my space.

I've kept it empty for too long,

Afraid I'd lose my place.

Redemption & The Velvet Underground

These songs are on my mind right now, and I hope I never forget them.



Redemption is the greatest story ever told.

Out Of Sight

Japanese animation, for the win.

From the Jilted On Valentine's Day

The lesson here is: cover your bases on Valentine's Day, and make one for everyone.

(This is not me, by the way. I'm not angry at anyone.)

Da Jesus Book

A glorious sampling from the Hawaii Pidgin translation of the Bible, Da Jesus Book. Read it aloud, I dare you.











Next time you pray, remember to tell God "mahalo plenny!"

Engaging The Culture

I wrote this for the ACCS Chrysostom oratory contest last week. Regrettably, I put it together the night before and did not have time to practice. The performance was lamentably bad; however, the content was very well-received. I figured I would give people a foretaste of my 25-page semester thesis:

Engaging The Culture: A Christian's Response to the Arts

On the Third of May 1808, a man looked through a spyglass over the Spanish skyline. He watched as a line of French soldiers executed scores of innocent civilians. Forever changed by what he had experienced, the man recreated the scene in paint for all the world to see: a visage of the death of liberty. The painting became world-renowned for its striking, brutal message. The painter’s name was Francisco de Goya, and he had made a contribution to the Great Conversation.

Iceploitation

Every once in a while, you see someone so absurdly wrong, yet quietly oblivious to themselves. Last night, I went with my family to U-Swirl. It's the new, hip ice-cream joint in Meridian. Instead of conventionally ordering your ice cream, you go through a line with a cup and pour your own soft-serve. The cashier uses a scale of dubious precision to measure the weight of your ice cream. You pay 39 cents per ounce, if I'm not mistaken. They have this deal where, if perchance you land on the correct weight, say 15.2 oz, the ice cream's free. I myself have come a cruel tenth of an ounce away from that figure more than once.

So I'm standing in line and this cute little old granny squodges by, cup in hand. But she's going the wrong way, from the cashier to the dispensers. Over the course of 3 minutes, she politely and resolutely relays back and forth through the line half a dozen times. I soon observe that she is weighing her cup and throwing spoonfuls of ice cream in the trash in order to achieve the golden weight. The busy cashier takes quite a while before candidly noticing the scandal.

My dad and I have a good chuckle about this, and after we sit down at a table I point out to my sisters the hilarious ends people will go to just to save a few bucks. Then we watch as the offending granny is caught in the act. First she lies, claiming to have no money. Then she reveals that she has a coupon for a free cup of ice cream already. Our bewilderment at this plot twist turns to lip-biting awkwardness as the victorious old nutter leaves the building with her friend...who was sitting next to us. She had been listening to our ridicule the entire time.


C'est la vie. I hope she at least buys a tennis ball for her walker with all the money she's saved.

You Can Still Use Them As Paperweights

This Valentine's day, my heart goes out to every poor person who doesn't own a can opener.

A Perfectly Shattered Image

Learning Music In A Digital Age

The death of music in our time, summed up in a single sidebar advertisement:

"Make hit songs without even picking up an instrument! Learn how!"

How To Recognize Doublespeak

Sometimes people deceive you without actually lying. Here are a few tips to deciphering those subtle, irony-laced little clues:


"It's safe to say that you're the strongest person I know."
Well of course it's safe. He's only saying it so you don't beat him up.


"Perish the thought."
He isn't denying that he stole your keys. He just wants you to forget until he can swipe your wallet, too.


"Of course it doesn't make you look fat."
YOU make you look fat.


"Cool story, bro."
Oh, you know this one?

Dollar Bill Derp

I figured I might as well upload George Washington in all his derping glory, since I don't see it elsewhere on the internet...

"Dolla".

What A Birthday

Today has been the greatest birthday of my life.

Got cards from the fam
Got an iPod touch
Kicked off the day with the Beatles' "Birthday", as per tradition
Serenaded by class thrice (in gospel style)
8th grade sang to me too
National merit finalist award...yussss...
Played Heatherball for a palpitating half hour
Free Dutch bros
Hilarity ensuing in snagging as many fast food birthday deals as possible
Chicken Marsala at Kahootz for dinner
Good youth group
Talking with my pal Danny
Cap it off with The Velvet Underground's self-titled album whilst sitting on my porch

Thank you all for making my 17 years such a jetpack-frolicking good time. I love you and I thank God for putting you in my life. I hope to make the best of the coming years.

Cooper

Eat Your Heart Out, Prodigies

I just realized that even those elitist programs dedicated to turning "gifted" children into world-class snobs unknowingly acknowledge The Creator.

"Gifted". And where did those gifts come from, eh?

Ad Placement Win

Trolling Yahoo Comments

I didn't miss a single "na".

The Holy Spirit

Burn Away The Chaff

The Skyscraper of Debt

Ever wonder what a trillion dollars looks like?

http://usdebt.kleptocracy.us/

Wonder no more.

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