Spontaneous Scholar: daquell

So, I just finished watching Michael Scott’s The Most Wonderful Time of the Year, a wonderfully romantic film that pulls you in with its dreamy scenes and nice-looking people. Of course, in typical show-biz fashion, it’s pushing a worldview on you that is un-Biblical. I expect three responses at this point:

• But Warren Christie is cute!
• But Richard is so boring!
• But the ending is so sweet!

None of these in any way calm any of my concerns. Before you decide that I have gone off the deep end, remember that the world does not always attack head-on. Sometimes it merely shifts the dial slightly a few hundred times. The final direction is the same.

Note that from this point there will be spoilers. You have been warned. The movie is themed around a breaking down of relationships. While its peripheral themes (supposedly main themes) are Love, Christmas, Happiness, etc., the opening depicts a single-parent home, the middle consists of an uncle and a stranger who make the poor woman lose all faith in her boyfriend, and the end depicts a lovely engagement breakup. I think all the girls should see this film! That last sentence, by the way, was sarcastic. Read the rest of this entry »

Another semester, another few months of empty blog. How can I ever make it up to you, my non-existent readers? I shall recount the semester…

• It was intense. There are these little things called Block Courses that meet ten hours every week for three weeks which nearly killed me.
• It was amazing. Because my girlfriend is amazing.
• It was stretching. God gave so much strength—I am not sure how one survives without the peace and strength God gives except that He is merciful even to people who do not know Him.

Enough of this semester. I won’t beleaguer you with the gory details of classes, homework, and life general, or the fine details of dating outings and personal growth. Perhaps later. On to Christmas! In my next post.

This site hasn’t seen an update since July. It has been lying latent, undisturbed, like an ancient Sphinx waiting to be uncovered by daring scientists and treasure-hunters.

Unlike a latent Sphinx, something is coming. Something big. Bigger than was ever attempted here. And, if that is not all, something even bigger than that is coming – as big as was only imagined in the days of yore (CCC). It is nigh the door. Its hand is on the handle. It is turning the knob. But I may not blog about either. Stay tuned.

This is my first Vlog (video blog). If you ever have trouble putting RAM into a Compaq Deskpro, watch Dr. Downunder’s amazing step-by-step guide.

The best things in life aren’t free. It’s a reality that has not yet dawned on most computer users. They are either apathetic or unknowledgeable on the subject. I’ll revisit that topic in a later post.

The best things in life aren’t usually free, I should say. In other words, the best things in life are those that would not in normal circumstances be free but are for a limited period of time. The trouble is, then, to find these best things during that small window of time. I’ve compiled a small list of sites that periodically offer free software (or ways to get it) and thought I’d pass it on. From these sources, I’ve obtained a free copy of Flight Simulator X Deluxe, Windows Vista Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate (well, I’ll get it free when it begins shipping), $100 cash, among other things. Interested yet?

1. All about Microsoft - A blog on… Microsoft. This comprehensive blog, usually updated multiple times a day, links frequently to sites where one can test–and sometimes get a release copy gratis–new software releases.
2. istartedsomething - Long Zheng posts muses and interesting information not to be found elsewhere. I don’t know where he gets his information, but it’s reliable and legitimate.
3. Slashdot - This site is incredibly liberal and biased, and it does not have the usefulness it once did, but nonetheless it still has good offerings occasionally. Scan it once a day, take what you can, and close the browser.
4. Microsoft Report - Ed Bott is a master of debunking myths and misperceptions on Windows, and he does it scientifically. He also introduced me to the Windows Feedback Program.
5. Windows Feedback Program - This site is a must-see for any non-terrorist who wants free software. I say non-terrorist, because to enroll in the WFP you really have to install a small piece of software that monitors your computer activity. If you have nothing to hide, like me, there’s no danger… and getting hundreds of dollars-worth of free software isn’t too bad, either!

That’s my list. The secret’s out. Do you have any more that should be added?

Who wouldn’t want to be a superhero? I’m talking about lightning-fast reflexes. I’m talking about laser-vision. I’m talking about running faster, jumping higher, and blasting away enemies with a superbark! Superbark? Yes, you heard correctly…

I recently watched the movie Bolt and instantly became a fan. Maybe it was John Travolta’s way of getting the dog’s teeth into his voice, or the beautifully orchestrated score that popped in and out appropriately. Whatever the case, I have officially replaced the hamster as Bolt’s #1 fan. This movie gets 5.1 stars out of 5.

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