December 31, 2004

• Normally, I would post random links today, but hey, it’s New Year’s
  Eve.  The least I could do is reflect on this past year in some
  way.  So I’ve decided to just give out highlights of my 2004

  My pet dog – I love my doggie very much.  To think that I was very
  much against getting a dog because of a past experience, now, I just
  can’t live without her.

  My new car – It’s been one whole year (and a week) with my 2004 Honda
  Accord.  I love my car and the fact that it’s personally
  mine.  It’s brand new, not used.  I’m paying it with my own
  money.  I’ve got it personalized to my taste, as well as the
  license number.  The freedom of it all.

  Area code change for my cell phone – not a big fan of that fact. 
  I didn’t realize that my cell phone’s number was based in another
  county.  I still got a whole six months before my current contract
  expires and my next phone is going to be super-cool and an area code I
  actually want.

  I got on Xanga (July 11) – I’ve always wanted to do some kind of
  journal for many years now, but I’ve always been lazy about it. 
  But since I’ve joined xanga, a post a day has been pretty
  consistent.  I’m actually a little excited of just going through
  all my blogs in five years from now.

  The Presidential elections – Never have I been this engrossed in
  politics as I have been this year.  I’m not entirely satisfied
  with the results, but at least there was an attempt at change.

  I’ve discovered the Firefox web browser – This is just one spiffy web
  browser! I can’t believe I waited this long to swtich from Internet
  Explorer.  Firefox rulez!

  Metallica! – Not only did I get to see them THREE times this year, I
  got to win the meet and greet and see all four members in person.
  That’s a moment I will never forget.

  Killswitch Engage – this is the year that I can safely say that there
  is another metal band that I’m really digging.  I’ve seen them two
  times this year, and I love their latest album. KSE roxs!

  I got a new camera – Man, I can’t believe I lived without a 10x zoom feature and video capture (with sound) before now. 

  San Diego Comic Con – Been going for a long time now, it looks like the trend will continue.

  Foam parties – My age what it is, I’m surprised that this was the first
  year that I’ve been to something like that.  It’s fun stuff when I
  get to see the women in these things. roar!

  Weddings – I’ve been to sooo many weddings this year.  So far, me
  and my girlfriend won three center pieces, one bouquet, and two garter
  belts.

  I won an award for leadership at work this year – I thank all my fellow employees who voted for me

  At the restaurant Macaroni Grill, there is no macaroni dish – BANNED!

  and I got addicted to this game – Twins

  Well, I’m sure I’m missing some highlights that I’m not mentioning, but these are all that I can remember right now. 

  I’ll leave this off with at least one random link, video, and flash game…

  Mike Tyson’s Punch Out – politically incorrect (link)

  beat boxing and a harmonica (video)

  Letters (flash game)

  
  and at least one comic strip

  

  Happy New Year everyone!

  • 10:11 am
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