Dammit Delevi!

I’m lying in a basement, owned by the family whose youngest son is to be married today. I know the bride and the groom and I’m happy to see them married.

The week up to this point was all leading up to today. I’ve seen weddings happen before, but never from this close - I was privileged to participate in some of the setup of the Sanctuary and the Reception areas.

Getting past all of the business requirements of the trip and the wedding, hanging out with Tim, El, and their family was a blast. I’m happy that I have such awesome friends.

I’m headed out with the warlord to see some family in Newport Beach after the wedding is done - they don’t know I’m coming, I hope. Should be an interesting surprise.

For now, it’s time to start thinking about getting ready.

So, I’ve moved. Downers Grove. Main street.

I’ll be moving again next weekend - to someplace else in Downers - and then promptly heading off to California for a week or so. Would I like it if life were less interesting? No, no, I don’t think I would.

Would I like it if my finances weren’t getting utterly pwned? Yes.

It’s all for a good cause, though. Something about having a place to sleep that isn’t 80F constantly. Meh.

Progression continues.

I’m going to make a post here. It’s going to be the tip of the iceberg. The thin layer of cheese on an incredibly delicious bowl of french onion soup.

If you’re still taking me seriously after describing this post as a layer of cheese, you must know me. Either that or you like french onion soup.

I joined in festivities today to wish a good friend of mine a happy 30th birthday. It is now that I will define the “Winston Bagel” : I had one tonight. It was a plain bagel, grilled, and topped with cream cheese, butter, peanut butter, bacon bits, apples, cucumber, italian seasoning, cinnamon, sunflower seeds, and Tabasco.

I will leave you to come to your own conclusions about such a dish, but I propose that any experience is defined strongly by the company in which it is had.

Pasta is one of life’s more beautiful mechanics.

It’s easy to work with, it’s tasty, and I can make people stumble away from the table pleasantly sedated. And what’s equally important - I can feed four without any trouble.

Also, sierra mist (the new ruby splash stuff) is tasty. Add it to a some white wine, and you have yourself a drink that is incredibly tasty. I’m sure I should be shot for butchering a wine with soda, but It’s -really- good.

Progression - Check.

It’s 2am and I’ve got Jes - Ghost stuck in my head.

“I feel you calling me when I am alone
I feel you calling me it’s keeping me up
I wanna be with you now”

I think this is what blogs are for.

See ya around.

I’m incredibly bored.

I’d be asleep right now, but that’s not an option.

I’ve been reading webcomics to keep myself busy. http://www.asofterworld.com/ is a new one for me. Lots of emo stuff, which isn’t helpful at the moment. Normally I’d resort to rereading tons of xkcd, but… no.

And now comes the really fun part of insomnia. When you get that incredibly tired feeling, and you want to sleep, but you can’t.

From asofterworld:

Yes. Someone did it. an RSS reader for facebook. Mad props to Sam for finding it.

Meh. Anyway. Photo postings of Kitteh and such should be coming soon, although probably not tonight. I’m feeling lazy and I’m going to attempt to work at a normal hour tomorrow. Here’s to hoping.

See you all… around.

-Marshall

No, I didn’t watch the original show.

I’m writing because I haven’t in a while. I’m past the whole phone debate. I went with an iPhone and an OtterBox case (highly recommended).

I’m wondering about the changing roles of blogs in the world of Facebook. Myspace was the popular item the last time I was really active in blogging, and I viewed blogs as a substitute for it. I think myspace failed because it tried to do everything, and did it poorly.

The more I use facebook, the more I think it’s best use is as a very thin social glue or framework. It’s certainly good for passing small amounts of information or photos around, but I find that other, dedicated tools do a better job. This is not against facebook. I’m by no means a facebook pro, nor do I necessarily desire to be. I am, however interested in its use as a social tool.

Meanwhile, outside of my home, winter is passing. The snow that’s been frozen all over chicago is now starting to melt, and my walk to work is almost enjoyable. And by the by, a walk is much better with either company, or music. I’d like to combine those, but I don’t think that the level of technology i’m looking for will be available for at least another 5-10 years.