The type of thing I used to post here will probably now go on a wordpress blog I make somewhere instead, like this one: http://www.subversion.onceuponaninternet.com/Read more... )

This thing with LJ deleting nambla accounts or whatevs is vaguely distressing.  If they're going to be going about doing massive keyword-based content moderation, I'm going to be going about moving my affairs elsewhere.  Anyway, gives me an excuse to backup all the crap I have on here which I've been meaning to do anyway.  Though F*CKING ANNOYINGLY ( Read more... )

This is how you know I'm an engineer.  Today I purchased and unpacked a 10,000 BTU "portable" (i.e. not a window unit) air conditioner.  It had several pieces and a bag of screws.  It did not come with assembly instructions.  My first thought after not finding instructions was, "Muahaha.  This will make it INTERESTING!"

I'm in a bizarrely good mood for some reason.

which is the new Infected Mushroom album that came out a month or two ago, is made out of pwnage.  I'd forgotten that I got it, and I noticed it tonight.  If you like  Psychedelic Electronica, definitely check this out.  My ears are orgasming with pleasure.

Youtube is almost as good as a dive bar.

I am apparently entirely unable to conceal how nervous I get at job interviews.  Or in general.  I remember when I tried to donate blood a few years back I freaked the nurse out because I kept fidgeting and she thought I was going to faint.  This isn't a huge deal, but I'm considering practicing some mental controls to make me look  more relaxed.  ( Read more... )

In my dreams last night, among other things, people had a habit of spontaneously breaking down (mentally and physically) into component parts.  They would often later reappear constructed out of whatever parts and memories were laying around.  Sometimes people merged; sometimes they forked.  It was sort of like if Salvadore Dali had decided to ( Read more... )

I've realized I frequently speak out loud the messages I am sending people when conversing online, as I submit them.

(16:57:54) FoolishSeth: pennies aren't money
(16:58:01) FoolishSeth: that means any money I get from that machine is free
(16:58:25) FoolishSeth: That means if I buy ice cream with it it's free ice cream.
(16:58:30) Post042: ...yes
(16:58:35) FoolishSeth: sweet
(16:59:03) FoolishSeth: So I just found out they're giving out free ice cream down the street ( Read more... )