random shit

tonight, the role of stodgy will be played by LBG
stodgy and any are brothers. some would even say twins. i don't see the resemblance, but i've known them both since 1774, back when they were nicknamed, Satans Sisters and it may be that i'm not seeing physical similarities any longer, but emotional and social differences instead. but knowing them this long, i know how they both play off each other and i know each of their weaknesses as they do for each other. any has a very addictive, immediate personality. it's very similar to mine in the sense that instant gratification plays a big role in our lives. this has come to surface in any's recent decision to purchase a motorcycle. he's set on a model and how he's going to pay for it. so basically, he's worked himself into a frenzy, recently like a horny 16 year old on minithins at the party of the year. he can't quit talking about it and reading about it and whatever else he does when he's thinking of the bike.

last night, any and i went to our local hooters for some wingys and crab and beer and had a ball. we had phenomenal service, good food and an overall great time. we proceeded to get home, do a shot or two, watch about 30 minutes of Dawn of the Dead and then played some battlefield 1942 until 2:30 this morning. the giddyness mixed with all that alcohold, beautiful women (and the effect that a rebel without a cause on a bike has towards said women) and video games had him convinced that it was necessary to not wait until january to purchase the scooter. he's now reasoned in a larger credit purchase with a lower down payment in cash, but has also committed to a shorter payoff time. so, he can take his riding class on the 20th and then find his bike and be done with it. this also allows for a little more riding time while the weather is nice. and since texas only gets cold in february, this should allow for ample time to ride.

so why the title? well, stodgy has always been good at taking advantage of any's good and addictive nature, so he'll get any worked up over the purchase of something, usually to be split out between the two of them and then at the last second, change his mind. this leaves any in a heightened, agitated state and he eventually gives in and just makes the purchase on his own. this was my role last night while the alcohol was kicking in and i just got him frenzied over getting the bike early. this decision may change though, once any has sobered up.

saw
caught the movie yesterday. i was quite pleased with it. i understand why it's getting the ratings that it is, but if you keep an open mind before going to see it, it's all worthwhile. the film also reinforces the fact that Danny Glover and Cary Elwes can't act worth shit.

what moron told them i knew what i was doing
work has me in atlanta this entire next week. i'm in the beta of a training class on how to make me a better analyst. myself, with maybe a dozen other business analysts will be enduring a week long training session on how to do our jobs. after 3 years, you'd think i'd have it down by now, but i guess someone thinks otherwise, so i'll be sitting in class learning how to write business requirements and use cases. i'm still not sure why I was chosen, but obviously, i've got someone in this company fooled.

this may also limit my posting abilities, so it may be a bit quiet around here from LBG for the next week.

other big happenings in the next week or two
- halo 2 is out on november 9 - i have my copy reserved and a handful of old console games to trade in for the rest of the cost. god bless bungie.
- all the front end parts for dobra are on the way. i've ordered and all parts have been shipped for my front end rebuild, so hopefully, by this time next week, dobra will have a brand new, fully chromed front end. and i will post pics.