Just wanted to say hello. I'm not really in the mood for blabbing today. I'm still awaiting a game that I ordered from Ebay.
That and a financial aid award from school. If I haven't paid by Friday, they're gonna drop me from my classes (which, by the way, I like).
Sigh...
Wednesday, September 19, 2007
Tuesday, September 18, 2007
C-C-C-Changes...
It's nice to be back in school. I guess I kinda missed it. Parts of it anyway.
I've been doing a lot of reading on the business of game shows: how they are formed, financed, and produced. It's quite fascinating actually. I'm learning a lot of new stuff that I did not know before. It's a very cutthroat business, and if you cannot handle it, it will chew you out.
Two new shows have premiered this fall: Temptation: the new Sale Of The Century and Merv Griffin's Crosswords. I've seen both shows a few times, and in my opinion, Crosswords is very well put together. I would expect nothing less, considering that Merv Griffin had a huge part in it. If I remember correctly, they were in their first week of production when he passed away. The game play itself is fairly simple once you watch it: clues are given and you must supply the word and the correct spelling. There's a bit more to it, which I wont get into right now, but after watching a few episodes, I think it will do fairly well. Now, I personally am not a huge fan of crosswords. In my lifetime, I may have completed 4 crosswords by myself without some sort of help or cheating. But I absolutely love word games. And I can give this one a chance.
Temptation, however, is a bit of a different story. The show is a port from overseas, and that was a remake from the original Sale Of The Century we had here with Jim Perry. I loved that incarnation. I liked the overseas version. I can't say that I'm feeling this new one. While it may look very elegant (and believe me, it does look very nice), I can't help but be nagged by the fact that many of the "mini-games" they have are similar, if not the same, as some previous game show premises. Case in point: "The Fame Game" requires contestants to identify a person, place or thing based on a series of clues that start off vague, but get more and more blatant as they go along. Along with this, on a video board, the number of letters in the name are shown in blanks and are slowly filled in one letter at a time, a la Wheel Of Fortune's "Toss-Up Rounds." Come on, guys. You can do better than that.
Now, it's not fair of me to bash a show completely. I really like the look of the show. It's very vibrant and colorful, not like many of the sets you see now in game shows. But considering this is supposed to be in daytime/afternoon and not on prime time, this choice does not surprise me very much.
Many other shows are either back with new episodes or will be returning with new ones mid-season. I'll be following as many as I can and will be reporting on them as they arrive. I'm particularly excited for The Price Is Right.
On to other stuff...
The term "ball's in your court" seems to be the theme of this month. Some of these "balls" are in my court (thrown in by other people) while I've thrown a few around into the courts of others (sounds a bit disgusting, I know, but bear with me here). I hope to have everything resolved by the end of the month.
I need new clothes. It's time to change the look. I have this kick-ass orange long sleeve shirt that I've been told that I look smashing in, so I think I'll buy some more clothes like that. When I have money, that is. Speaking of...
I also need a high paying job. It's time to be finacially well off.
I would love to meet some new people at school this year. I know that they are here somewhere, I just have to look around and be outgoing...
And on that note, I've got some Ethics homework to attend to. I have to look for examples of logicial fallacies in our society. Much easier said than done...
Much Luv
I've been doing a lot of reading on the business of game shows: how they are formed, financed, and produced. It's quite fascinating actually. I'm learning a lot of new stuff that I did not know before. It's a very cutthroat business, and if you cannot handle it, it will chew you out.
Two new shows have premiered this fall: Temptation: the new Sale Of The Century and Merv Griffin's Crosswords. I've seen both shows a few times, and in my opinion, Crosswords is very well put together. I would expect nothing less, considering that Merv Griffin had a huge part in it. If I remember correctly, they were in their first week of production when he passed away. The game play itself is fairly simple once you watch it: clues are given and you must supply the word and the correct spelling. There's a bit more to it, which I wont get into right now, but after watching a few episodes, I think it will do fairly well. Now, I personally am not a huge fan of crosswords. In my lifetime, I may have completed 4 crosswords by myself without some sort of help or cheating. But I absolutely love word games. And I can give this one a chance.
Temptation, however, is a bit of a different story. The show is a port from overseas, and that was a remake from the original Sale Of The Century we had here with Jim Perry. I loved that incarnation. I liked the overseas version. I can't say that I'm feeling this new one. While it may look very elegant (and believe me, it does look very nice), I can't help but be nagged by the fact that many of the "mini-games" they have are similar, if not the same, as some previous game show premises. Case in point: "The Fame Game" requires contestants to identify a person, place or thing based on a series of clues that start off vague, but get more and more blatant as they go along. Along with this, on a video board, the number of letters in the name are shown in blanks and are slowly filled in one letter at a time, a la Wheel Of Fortune's "Toss-Up Rounds." Come on, guys. You can do better than that.
Now, it's not fair of me to bash a show completely. I really like the look of the show. It's very vibrant and colorful, not like many of the sets you see now in game shows. But considering this is supposed to be in daytime/afternoon and not on prime time, this choice does not surprise me very much.
Many other shows are either back with new episodes or will be returning with new ones mid-season. I'll be following as many as I can and will be reporting on them as they arrive. I'm particularly excited for The Price Is Right.
On to other stuff...
The term "ball's in your court" seems to be the theme of this month. Some of these "balls" are in my court (thrown in by other people) while I've thrown a few around into the courts of others (sounds a bit disgusting, I know, but bear with me here). I hope to have everything resolved by the end of the month.
I need new clothes. It's time to change the look. I have this kick-ass orange long sleeve shirt that I've been told that I look smashing in, so I think I'll buy some more clothes like that. When I have money, that is. Speaking of...
I also need a high paying job. It's time to be finacially well off.
I would love to meet some new people at school this year. I know that they are here somewhere, I just have to look around and be outgoing...
And on that note, I've got some Ethics homework to attend to. I have to look for examples of logicial fallacies in our society. Much easier said than done...
Much Luv
Monday, September 10, 2007
And So It Begins
The school year has officially started. Can't say there is much more than that. Oh, and the new TV Season has started.
Guess that's it. Big decisions to make in the next week...
Guess that's it. Big decisions to make in the next week...
Wednesday, September 5, 2007
Summer Reflections: Part 1
It's taken me a little bit of time, but I think I'm finally ready to write.
This past summer has probably been the one in which I have grown and changed the most. There have been a lot of events and occurances that have happened either to me or to those who I am or were close to, and each one has helped shaped who I have become right now. And I think I'm ready to share my findings.
Being 21 years old has opened so many new doors this summer. It's been kinda liberating actually. And it's nice that my closest friends are also 21; it gives me a chance to hang out with them in a new and social setting. I've also been privileged with meeting some new people and becoming great friends with them. A year ago, I would safely say that I would have not been as outgoing as I was this summer. And I think it really helped.
This summer I think I realized who my true friends are. It doesn't surprise me that it mainly consisted of people I didn't hang out with during the school year. This is by no means a slight to those I did chill with during the school year, but it was made very apparent to me who I could really trust unconditionally. That list is very small. In fact, a few people were removed from it for one reason or another. It dawned on me that friendship is something I truly cherish. I can say that I really love my friends. They have been there for me during every worrying session or venting or solemn moment. I know they have my back. And I have theirs. It's sad that a good number of them have left to go back to school. But they will be back. Plus I still have the buddies that go to school here...
It's been a little over 3 months since I've been in a relationship. It's been kinda hard, especially with the way things ended. My friends know how hard it's been, but it has been easier everyday. They have done so much for me to cheer me up, and for that I thank you. They also chimed in with their thoughts, feelings, and advice (which I have talked about in previous posts). During this time, I made some important discoveries and decisions. It was a bit foolish for me to think that a "break" would not turn into a "break up" before the summer was over. I really liked and cared for the person I was with, and I wished that A: she knew I felt that way during the relationship and B: I had shown that a little more. To me, the "break" meant for me to be alone without her and her without me and see how it went for a few months. Feelings were hurt on both ends, and it's what I think helped propel the events that occurred. But I am so glad that I had that time to think and reflect on the relationship. It has helped me learn more about myself and more about what I am looking for. She's got someone new, and that's fine. It initially hurt a lot (more than I, and she, thought it would). Some people thought that she did it on purpose just to hurt me. But the point is that things happen for a reason, and if we were not meant to be together, then so be it. Deal with it, suck it up, learn from it, and move on. I know that I am capable of loving someone; I just take a but longer than most others (and that's attributed to a few reasons, which I won't go into). I think it will be harder for me to find someone because of this trait, but I have to trust that I will be blessed with someone who understands that and will love me for me. The past relationships I've had have shown me more about who I am & what I want when it comes to relationships. My time will come, and when it does, it will be worth the wait and work.
This summer has also revealed that I am more outgoing than I thought I was. I'm a bit less worried about rejection. Well, maybe not that, but at least I know that I can make 1st moves. Or any moves in general. Plus, some people out there think I'm moderately attractive. So HA!
I want to be in the game show business so badly. It became very clear to me this summer. I TiVo'ed game show episodes all summer. I watched and analyzed them. I've come up with at least 5 new ideas this summer. I'm itching to get this off the ground. And I think I would be great at it. So many people have helped me so far, and many will help in the future. Trust me when I say that I won't forget what you guys have done for me.
There's still more to this, but it's getting kind of late, so I'm gonna go to bed.
Much Love To Those I Love Most.
This past summer has probably been the one in which I have grown and changed the most. There have been a lot of events and occurances that have happened either to me or to those who I am or were close to, and each one has helped shaped who I have become right now. And I think I'm ready to share my findings.
Being 21 years old has opened so many new doors this summer. It's been kinda liberating actually. And it's nice that my closest friends are also 21; it gives me a chance to hang out with them in a new and social setting. I've also been privileged with meeting some new people and becoming great friends with them. A year ago, I would safely say that I would have not been as outgoing as I was this summer. And I think it really helped.
This summer I think I realized who my true friends are. It doesn't surprise me that it mainly consisted of people I didn't hang out with during the school year. This is by no means a slight to those I did chill with during the school year, but it was made very apparent to me who I could really trust unconditionally. That list is very small. In fact, a few people were removed from it for one reason or another. It dawned on me that friendship is something I truly cherish. I can say that I really love my friends. They have been there for me during every worrying session or venting or solemn moment. I know they have my back. And I have theirs. It's sad that a good number of them have left to go back to school. But they will be back. Plus I still have the buddies that go to school here...
It's been a little over 3 months since I've been in a relationship. It's been kinda hard, especially with the way things ended. My friends know how hard it's been, but it has been easier everyday. They have done so much for me to cheer me up, and for that I thank you. They also chimed in with their thoughts, feelings, and advice (which I have talked about in previous posts). During this time, I made some important discoveries and decisions. It was a bit foolish for me to think that a "break" would not turn into a "break up" before the summer was over. I really liked and cared for the person I was with, and I wished that A: she knew I felt that way during the relationship and B: I had shown that a little more. To me, the "break" meant for me to be alone without her and her without me and see how it went for a few months. Feelings were hurt on both ends, and it's what I think helped propel the events that occurred. But I am so glad that I had that time to think and reflect on the relationship. It has helped me learn more about myself and more about what I am looking for. She's got someone new, and that's fine. It initially hurt a lot (more than I, and she, thought it would). Some people thought that she did it on purpose just to hurt me. But the point is that things happen for a reason, and if we were not meant to be together, then so be it. Deal with it, suck it up, learn from it, and move on. I know that I am capable of loving someone; I just take a but longer than most others (and that's attributed to a few reasons, which I won't go into). I think it will be harder for me to find someone because of this trait, but I have to trust that I will be blessed with someone who understands that and will love me for me. The past relationships I've had have shown me more about who I am & what I want when it comes to relationships. My time will come, and when it does, it will be worth the wait and work.
This summer has also revealed that I am more outgoing than I thought I was. I'm a bit less worried about rejection. Well, maybe not that, but at least I know that I can make 1st moves. Or any moves in general. Plus, some people out there think I'm moderately attractive. So HA!
I want to be in the game show business so badly. It became very clear to me this summer. I TiVo'ed game show episodes all summer. I watched and analyzed them. I've come up with at least 5 new ideas this summer. I'm itching to get this off the ground. And I think I would be great at it. So many people have helped me so far, and many will help in the future. Trust me when I say that I won't forget what you guys have done for me.
There's still more to this, but it's getting kind of late, so I'm gonna go to bed.
Much Love To Those I Love Most.
Saturday, September 1, 2007
1 Request
I really wish I had someone to hug me... it's been a tough and confusing week, and that's all I want.
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