A few things
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Love it. Seriously, love it. I didn't hate the law, I just hated plaintiffs work. I even recommended law as an option to![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-userinfo.gif)
chemical_ike. Something I never would have done before switching sides. Plaintiffs work is just too... sharky. It was soul-sucking and I couldn't, in good conscience, recommend it to anyone. Defense is hard, and requires a lot of work and time, but it is much more satisfying. Also, being in a small firm is pure <3. It's the difference between being an infantry man in a large army and being a team member in delta squad. There are orders, but there is also freedom and discussion. It's great.
Melissa and The One Ring
I haven't found a ring yet. I am mocked at work for being "almost engaged... kinda... nearly..." The boss even told a few big-wigs at the last mediation about it. "Jamie is the only guy I've met who has an almost-fiance." But I haven't found a ring yet that seems right. Seriously, it's just the ring. We've even figured out the time-frame for the event. That's the messed up thing about all of this. A small material object is slowing everything down, ironic since it is the materialistic aspect of this whole process that I've always complained about. But damnit, ring shopping is HARD! And let me tell you something else, those people in the jewelry shops look at you like you're fresh meat when you walk in the door. "Oooo a man on his own... I can probably sell him a tin ring for 10k!" Personally, I dig on titanium and tungsten, but those are impossible to find. White gold rubs off, platinum chips and warps. It's hard to figure out even what metal to use. I'm starting to think tin and CZ are the way to go. ;)
Food
Made home made mac and cheese. It was awesome. However, whereas the rest of humanity is comprised of 99% of empty space (look it up), I have filled those gaps and am comprised of 99% cheese and butter. I'm fairly certain that if I go outside, I'm going to be chased down the street by a pack of hungry dogs and fat people who crave my buttery flesh. In short, I think my mac and cheese might start a zombie apocalypse.
Heroes
Why is everyone hating on this season? I have never liked the show. Seriously, if you talk to just about anyone, I've been what you might call "a hater" for quite a while. This season actually turned me around on it. What they've done with Sylar, in particular, made me smile. Good vs. Evil is boring and cliche. And also, unrealistic. The world is grey, not black and white. People do very wicked things, but always for some reason that goes beyond "I'M THE BOOGEY MAN!" And sometimes people pull a Javert, and go evil simply because they are too self-righteous and unwavering with a code. So this season is touching on that, and is getting darker. I dig on the new darker theme. As for the writing, it still feels like a high schooler wrote most of the dialogue, but that's nothing new. So I am honestly baffled why it seems that everyone but me loved it while the show sucked, and now it has gotten better I'm the only one who likes it.
Dexter
This show is awesome. Jimmy Smitts is an excellent addition. Watch it right now. Seriously, fake sick, go home, and watch it.
Gears of War 2
Turns out that Melissa and I are killing machines. We tore through the locust hordes with wild abandon. We, in short, rock at this game. I think we'll have to play the first game together, so she can hear Cole-Train rap. Yeah, we are that geek couple. We headshot together. Heh.
Blessed Be
Years ago I got into a flame war with a dude who ended it by sending me a flame that concluded with "blessed be." I thought this might be the most douchey thing I'd ever encountered and mocked it for ages. Well, I met him at Kat's party a couple weeks ago. Turns out I like the guy and will probably be going to a cocktail party he's hosting. Heh, who knew?
Old Friends
Sawchemical_ike this week. It hammered home two things... 1) we've all changed a LOT! It isn't obvious when I talk to people I always talk to (read: Jeff and Jabby), but when I see people I haven't seen in over 6 years, it become very clear. Big changes. 2) It is important to have old friends. It keeps you connected to where you came from, and gives you perspective. Also, it's just kind of fun to talk shit about the old days. Heh.
Love it. Seriously, love it. I didn't hate the law, I just hated plaintiffs work. I even recommended law as an option to
chemical_ike. Something I never would have done before switching sides. Plaintiffs work is just too... sharky. It was soul-sucking and I couldn't, in good conscience, recommend it to anyone. Defense is hard, and requires a lot of work and time, but it is much more satisfying. Also, being in a small firm is pure <3. It's the difference between being an infantry man in a large army and being a team member in delta squad. There are orders, but there is also freedom and discussion. It's great.Melissa and The One Ring
I haven't found a ring yet. I am mocked at work for being "almost engaged... kinda... nearly..." The boss even told a few big-wigs at the last mediation about it. "Jamie is the only guy I've met who has an almost-fiance." But I haven't found a ring yet that seems right. Seriously, it's just the ring. We've even figured out the time-frame for the event. That's the messed up thing about all of this. A small material object is slowing everything down, ironic since it is the materialistic aspect of this whole process that I've always complained about. But damnit, ring shopping is HARD! And let me tell you something else, those people in the jewelry shops look at you like you're fresh meat when you walk in the door. "Oooo a man on his own... I can probably sell him a tin ring for 10k!" Personally, I dig on titanium and tungsten, but those are impossible to find. White gold rubs off, platinum chips and warps. It's hard to figure out even what metal to use. I'm starting to think tin and CZ are the way to go. ;)
Food
Made home made mac and cheese. It was awesome. However, whereas the rest of humanity is comprised of 99% of empty space (look it up), I have filled those gaps and am comprised of 99% cheese and butter. I'm fairly certain that if I go outside, I'm going to be chased down the street by a pack of hungry dogs and fat people who crave my buttery flesh. In short, I think my mac and cheese might start a zombie apocalypse.
Heroes
Why is everyone hating on this season? I have never liked the show. Seriously, if you talk to just about anyone, I've been what you might call "a hater" for quite a while. This season actually turned me around on it. What they've done with Sylar, in particular, made me smile. Good vs. Evil is boring and cliche. And also, unrealistic. The world is grey, not black and white. People do very wicked things, but always for some reason that goes beyond "I'M THE BOOGEY MAN!" And sometimes people pull a Javert, and go evil simply because they are too self-righteous and unwavering with a code. So this season is touching on that, and is getting darker. I dig on the new darker theme. As for the writing, it still feels like a high schooler wrote most of the dialogue, but that's nothing new. So I am honestly baffled why it seems that everyone but me loved it while the show sucked, and now it has gotten better I'm the only one who likes it.
Dexter
This show is awesome. Jimmy Smitts is an excellent addition. Watch it right now. Seriously, fake sick, go home, and watch it.
Gears of War 2
Turns out that Melissa and I are killing machines. We tore through the locust hordes with wild abandon. We, in short, rock at this game. I think we'll have to play the first game together, so she can hear Cole-Train rap. Yeah, we are that geek couple. We headshot together. Heh.
Blessed Be
Years ago I got into a flame war with a dude who ended it by sending me a flame that concluded with "blessed be." I thought this might be the most douchey thing I'd ever encountered and mocked it for ages. Well, I met him at Kat's party a couple weeks ago. Turns out I like the guy and will probably be going to a cocktail party he's hosting. Heh, who knew?
Old Friends
Saw
chemical_ike this week. It hammered home two things... 1) we've all changed a LOT! It isn't obvious when I talk to people I always talk to (read: Jeff and Jabby), but when I see people I haven't seen in over 6 years, it become very clear. Big changes. 2) It is important to have old friends. It keeps you connected to where you came from, and gives you perspective. Also, it's just kind of fun to talk shit about the old days. Heh.
