Heya everyone,
Time has flown by this past 2 months, and not much else. So far I’ve been able to move my music equipment to my house and set up Phase 1 of my recording studio. Nothing else much for now. I’m still awaiting my brother to paint and I still need new carpeting before I’ll be able to move. I thought I may be able to squeeze some summer parties in over there, however this seems a little unlikely at this point.
Stink does not like my house. If she comes within 500ft. of my house while walking, she will lay down on the sidewalk and refuse to walk any further. I think it has to do with the fact that there were a couple dogs in the house before, and she takes offense to the scent.
STINK IS 10 YEARS OLD TODAY!
Otherwise, I’m doing good. Still trying to put on more pounds, and it looks like I’ll be right where I want to be by the time November comes around. Trying to run and lift and stay in shape so I can stay healthy. It’s a struggle, but definitely attainable. I’ll probably go into the hospital for a week or two during the fall to get some IV antibiotics. Still though, I’m feeling better than I ever have in the past 10 years. I can’t believe I went through the first 22 years of my life being “sick” the entire time.
So I’ll keep everyone informed on how things continue on.
Good luck, have fun and stay out of trouble!
-Chris
Sunday, August 22, 2004
Sunday, July 18, 2004
the move has begun!!!
Well my friends, the first of my belongings have moved to my new house! Only a few short weeks until I move, and when I do there will be great amounts of excitement and such.
Now that the music schtuff has been moved, Grrr…Records has officially opened for business. While I can’t spill all the details yet, this will be my recording studio, and hopefully we can attract many bands here. The basement (where the studio itself resides) still needs to be finished and I’m investing a lot of cash into electronics and acoustics. I hope to have everything complete within a year, but we shall see…
A couple rooms and woodwork still needs painting, and I am getting all new carpeting. As I mentioned, this will take a couple weeks to get done before I’m permanently moved, and I’ll be sure to let everyone know when this is all ready. Until then, I’ll be emptying my bank account and racking up credit card bills for the next 60 years or so.
If anyone has any ideas for the house, let me know and I will jot it down on my list.
Thanks boys n girls J
-Chris
Now that the music schtuff has been moved, Grrr…Records has officially opened for business. While I can’t spill all the details yet, this will be my recording studio, and hopefully we can attract many bands here. The basement (where the studio itself resides) still needs to be finished and I’m investing a lot of cash into electronics and acoustics. I hope to have everything complete within a year, but we shall see…
A couple rooms and woodwork still needs painting, and I am getting all new carpeting. As I mentioned, this will take a couple weeks to get done before I’m permanently moved, and I’ll be sure to let everyone know when this is all ready. Until then, I’ll be emptying my bank account and racking up credit card bills for the next 60 years or so.
If anyone has any ideas for the house, let me know and I will jot it down on my list.
Thanks boys n girls J
-Chris
Tuesday, May 18, 2004
E-ZA 5/18/04
Right now it is raining. Not cats and/or dogs…just small, threadlike creatures which resemble shreds of kelp and such. I’m not the best writer of imagery but I’d figure it was worth a shot.
Not really a big fan of the rain, my friends. If I were, I would be standing outside right now, not really knowing what to do…but nevertheless having a great time getting clean yet at the same time dirty from the splashing mud.
…If I had half a brain I would write something halfway understandable here on this line, but alas the 10% of my functional brain cells wander into the great unknown.
So here we are…2004 and wondering where my children are up to…? It has been 2 full years since my last comprehensive E-ZA, which means I have a lot of catching up to do. Actually, the past 3 years have been so incredibly busy I haven’t really had any time to sit down and think about things…(of course me thinking about things always causes more problems…but what the heck?)
-The Life of ZA in 50 words or less
“Today I bought string for 39 cents. That’s the truth” “I wind string…it is so fun; I like it to wind…Winding string is a very good idea!” ~Me, something in late 1985
-The ZAfest schedule
So far Saturday evening gaming sessions seem best. Fridays and Sundays are spent practicing music. Show up with a rock instrument for a free prize!
-The ZA shack extra
I don’t even remember what this is for. The ZA Shack will be decommissioned in June. It will be replaced by the ZA Palace. Just don’t make a mess!
-The ZA rink news
I haven’t worked at the rink for 2 months…and don’t plan to return as I have retired from rink duties. A sad, mournful day for all.
-The ZA computer news
My computers are fast. If you come to play on my computers, you will receive a free prize! If you come to download porn on my computers while I’m asleep, I will send Stink after you.
-The ZA roadtrip news
I drove to Huntsville Alabama last month. That was exciting. Otherwise, I have taken quite a few short roadtrips, usually on Friday nights. Friends are more than welcome to join in countless hours of philosophical conversation.
We even saw horsies on our last trip!
-The ZA P. Jay's report
I don’t eat P. Jay’s pizza anymore. I have switched to Pizza Hut. It was a long, difficult decision for me to make…but in the end I found that Pizza Hut had more carbs and calories, which makes me fatter.
-ZA Weather
The humidity is high, temperatures hover around 72-75 degrees. I don’t spend much time in the basement anymore so this works ok.
-ZA sports
My ankle injury has kept me out of basketball and softball for the past 3 weeks. I should be ready to go for opening day at the NASA Softball League. I am the best middle infielder money can buy!
-ZA traffic
The camaro is in good shape. No traffic jams to report this time around.
-ZA's picks in popular music
Popular music sucks. Today we’ll have to go with ‘Death Cab for Cutie’ or ‘The Walkmen’ or some unknown indie band like that. ‘Muse’ is always the best though.
-ZA's picks in movies
‘Dude, where’s my car’ was always a good movie, so I have to list it again.
-ZA's picks in fashion & romance
I don’t know about fashion. I had to buy all new pants because of my increase in girth. I would have to say I look rather fashionable.
Romance is my middle name. Runnin’ wild is my game.
-ZA's sidebar
Congratulations to the graduating Class of 2004. May you make more money than I ever will J
-ZA's giant squid costume tales
The squid costume is in my bedroom closet. It won’t come out of the closet until it is ready.
-ZA's "Shoehorn w/string around it" chronicles
The shoehorn is apparently missing. Someone must’ve taken it home a couple years ago or was thrown out in the garbage or something…
-ZA's epic battle of:
Loincloth vs. Panties one-on-one!!!
Loincloth dominates yet once again. No one knows how it happens. Smart money is on the Panties for next round!
-ZA's quote of the week:
“20 chicken sandwiches would equal roughly a nickel, depending on the strength of the hen” (~Brian Nally)
Have a great week everyone!
CYA L8R G2G LOL Y2K
-ZaRocks (Christopher
Not really a big fan of the rain, my friends. If I were, I would be standing outside right now, not really knowing what to do…but nevertheless having a great time getting clean yet at the same time dirty from the splashing mud.
…If I had half a brain I would write something halfway understandable here on this line, but alas the 10% of my functional brain cells wander into the great unknown.
So here we are…2004 and wondering where my children are up to…? It has been 2 full years since my last comprehensive E-ZA, which means I have a lot of catching up to do. Actually, the past 3 years have been so incredibly busy I haven’t really had any time to sit down and think about things…(of course me thinking about things always causes more problems…but what the heck?)
-The Life of ZA in 50 words or less
“Today I bought string for 39 cents. That’s the truth” “I wind string…it is so fun; I like it to wind…Winding string is a very good idea!” ~Me, something in late 1985
-The ZAfest schedule
So far Saturday evening gaming sessions seem best. Fridays and Sundays are spent practicing music. Show up with a rock instrument for a free prize!
-The ZA shack extra
I don’t even remember what this is for. The ZA Shack will be decommissioned in June. It will be replaced by the ZA Palace. Just don’t make a mess!
-The ZA rink news
I haven’t worked at the rink for 2 months…and don’t plan to return as I have retired from rink duties. A sad, mournful day for all.
-The ZA computer news
My computers are fast. If you come to play on my computers, you will receive a free prize! If you come to download porn on my computers while I’m asleep, I will send Stink after you.
-The ZA roadtrip news
I drove to Huntsville Alabama last month. That was exciting. Otherwise, I have taken quite a few short roadtrips, usually on Friday nights. Friends are more than welcome to join in countless hours of philosophical conversation.
We even saw horsies on our last trip!
-The ZA P. Jay's report
I don’t eat P. Jay’s pizza anymore. I have switched to Pizza Hut. It was a long, difficult decision for me to make…but in the end I found that Pizza Hut had more carbs and calories, which makes me fatter.
-ZA Weather
The humidity is high, temperatures hover around 72-75 degrees. I don’t spend much time in the basement anymore so this works ok.
-ZA sports
My ankle injury has kept me out of basketball and softball for the past 3 weeks. I should be ready to go for opening day at the NASA Softball League. I am the best middle infielder money can buy!
-ZA traffic
The camaro is in good shape. No traffic jams to report this time around.
-ZA's picks in popular music
Popular music sucks. Today we’ll have to go with ‘Death Cab for Cutie’ or ‘The Walkmen’ or some unknown indie band like that. ‘Muse’ is always the best though.
-ZA's picks in movies
‘Dude, where’s my car’ was always a good movie, so I have to list it again.
-ZA's picks in fashion & romance
I don’t know about fashion. I had to buy all new pants because of my increase in girth. I would have to say I look rather fashionable.
Romance is my middle name. Runnin’ wild is my game.
-ZA's sidebar
Congratulations to the graduating Class of 2004. May you make more money than I ever will J
-ZA's giant squid costume tales
The squid costume is in my bedroom closet. It won’t come out of the closet until it is ready.
-ZA's "Shoehorn w/string around it" chronicles
The shoehorn is apparently missing. Someone must’ve taken it home a couple years ago or was thrown out in the garbage or something…
-ZA's epic battle of:
Loincloth vs. Panties one-on-one!!!
Loincloth dominates yet once again. No one knows how it happens. Smart money is on the Panties for next round!
-ZA's quote of the week:
“20 chicken sandwiches would equal roughly a nickel, depending on the strength of the hen” (~Brian Nally)
Have a great week everyone!
CYA L8R G2G LOL Y2K
-ZaRocks (Christopher
Thursday, May 13, 2004
E-ZA 5/13/04
Heya everyone…hopefully everyone is doing well J
I’m doing relatively well, except for another bout of painful arthritis in my ankle. Being immobile really sucks for me, especially since my job involves walking around a lot.
Sorry I can’t offer any special prizes tonight. However, I will invite y’all to my new house when I move in this summer.
Oh yeah, my email address has changed again…it is now zarocks@cox.net , so change your address books accordingly. One of these days I’ll try to get my original Multiverse email address back up and running. Until then, we’ll have to use this address.
This summer I don’t have too many plans…mainly just prepare for the big move and get things started on the right track once again. As long as no giant squids harass me in my dreams, or the squid costume comes to envelop my right arm I’m in fairly good shape.
Our new band has started. We need to start recording. Probably once we get settled in the new house with a dedicated ‘band room’
Gaming continues to live on…just not to the extent that I used to back in the HS days. Most of us have lives now J
…of course spontaneous bouts of unusual erratic behavior are always welcome. Just please, no gambling. Or strip poker. Well…that depends actually!
Seeya all around!
-Christo
ZA
Grandmasta z.DaWGg
I’m doing relatively well, except for another bout of painful arthritis in my ankle. Being immobile really sucks for me, especially since my job involves walking around a lot.
Sorry I can’t offer any special prizes tonight. However, I will invite y’all to my new house when I move in this summer.
Oh yeah, my email address has changed again…it is now zarocks@cox.net , so change your address books accordingly. One of these days I’ll try to get my original Multiverse email address back up and running. Until then, we’ll have to use this address.
This summer I don’t have too many plans…mainly just prepare for the big move and get things started on the right track once again. As long as no giant squids harass me in my dreams, or the squid costume comes to envelop my right arm I’m in fairly good shape.
Our new band has started. We need to start recording. Probably once we get settled in the new house with a dedicated ‘band room’
Gaming continues to live on…just not to the extent that I used to back in the HS days. Most of us have lives now J
…of course spontaneous bouts of unusual erratic behavior are always welcome. Just please, no gambling. Or strip poker. Well…that depends actually!
Seeya all around!
-Christo
ZA
Grandmasta z.DaWGg
Tuesday, March 2, 2004
State of the Palace 3/2/04
It’s been awhile since I’ve sent anything related to Cyberpalace, MVG, etc. Then again, there haven’t been any major changes recently. Wonderfull.
I just wanted to check in with everyone and inform what’s all going on with myself. Even though I’ve already spoken with a couple about the current ongoings, this way everyone knows.
I will be moving to 4303 Albertly probably late Spring (June-ish). This will be the first time living on my own. I plan to have a bedroom dedicated to computer-related activities. The final plan calls for 8 systems/monitors.
I have some big ideas for the house but everything depends on my financial situation at the time.
I plan to have a full-time band once I get settled in. I won’t actively pursue members until I have the instruments/recording studio all set up in my basement.
My health is improving. I still have a lot of personal goals which are still very far-off right now. I expect to spend 3-5 days/wk at the gym, and a couple hours each day dedicated to treatment.
One of my goals will be to recruit Cleveland-area gamers for LAN parties and such.
I am still working at 6am 4-5 days per week. The rink hours are negligible anymore, and I plan on “retiring” in about a month or so. Therefore, I take afternoon naps which stretch into the evening often J My oxygen levels are still not optimal, especially when sedate (which may explain the whole SchleepyZa thing J but anyways…
The next 3 months or so will be interesting. I expect things to get moderately stressful. My job situation is a little shaky, as we’re going through re-alignment and many are losing their jobs. I will be switching to a new position within a few weeks, but at this time I’m a little anxious and waiting to see what happens.
Eye is a letter.
Yum.
Good luck, Have fun
-Chris
I just wanted to check in with everyone and inform what’s all going on with myself. Even though I’ve already spoken with a couple about the current ongoings, this way everyone knows.
I will be moving to 4303 Albertly probably late Spring (June-ish). This will be the first time living on my own. I plan to have a bedroom dedicated to computer-related activities. The final plan calls for 8 systems/monitors.
I have some big ideas for the house but everything depends on my financial situation at the time.
I plan to have a full-time band once I get settled in. I won’t actively pursue members until I have the instruments/recording studio all set up in my basement.
My health is improving. I still have a lot of personal goals which are still very far-off right now. I expect to spend 3-5 days/wk at the gym, and a couple hours each day dedicated to treatment.
One of my goals will be to recruit Cleveland-area gamers for LAN parties and such.
I am still working at 6am 4-5 days per week. The rink hours are negligible anymore, and I plan on “retiring” in about a month or so. Therefore, I take afternoon naps which stretch into the evening often J My oxygen levels are still not optimal, especially when sedate (which may explain the whole SchleepyZa thing J but anyways…
The next 3 months or so will be interesting. I expect things to get moderately stressful. My job situation is a little shaky, as we’re going through re-alignment and many are losing their jobs. I will be switching to a new position within a few weeks, but at this time I’m a little anxious and waiting to see what happens.
Eye is a letter.
Yum.
Good luck, Have fun
-Chris
Wednesday, December 24, 2003
MERRY XMAS from ZAZAZAZA!!!!
Greetings creatures great and small...
It's been quite some time since I have created a publication to the ZA Distribution List. Some people may have thought I was devoured by some giant Sea Monster...these rumors are untrue.
I have married a princess and am currently living in a far away land where the deer and antelope play.
I swear the above statements are false. It isn't even a FAT princess!
Right now I am on the 30 lbs. in 30 days plan. It is working out quite well...
I meant GAINING 30 lbs! Yes, this can be done. And yes, it can have desirable effects.
Oh yeah, I wanted to make mention of the upcoming Christmas holiday! Everyone should have a wonderful time with family and friends (and pets too!). I hope everyone gets all the gifts they requested. Santa appears to have a good outlook on everyone's lives this year!
I'm moving out this spring. This should be exciting and will include many ZaFest gatherings and such.
ZaFest? Wow, I don't think I've used that term in awhile. Maybe I should. We usually still eat P. Jay's Pizza. Tastes Great!
I feel deprived. I haven't seen the final Lord of the Rings episode yet. Should I be worried about something?
Some of you have graduated college this year. Others are finishing up in the spring. Congratulations to all! (I hope the future looks bright and shiny!)
According to the current schedule, I should be receiving my degree in futility sometime between 2013 and 2016.
Did I mention I cannot wait to move out??? Did I mention my down payment is going to be quite large and can be symboized by a giant hammer? Did I mention my 3 children want me to go outside and build a snowman? But there's no snow?
Forget about that 3 children deal...I think I have to wait until I receive my Degree of Futility.
Did anyone ever think maybe I had Mad Cow? Perhaps you should start wondering...
MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!
Everyone has a fun, safe, eventful, exciting and otherwise happy holidays!
Be sure to drop a line or visit or call or enlighten me in any other way!
-Chris A. Czaplicki
aka ZA
aka Grandmasta Z.DaWGg
aka Chris C C Zando Cookie and my dog Taffy Apple Pants
aka Bokkesyngdoh
aka Cluckie Chicken! That's me!
It's been quite some time since I have created a publication to the ZA Distribution List. Some people may have thought I was devoured by some giant Sea Monster...these rumors are untrue.
I have married a princess and am currently living in a far away land where the deer and antelope play.
I swear the above statements are false. It isn't even a FAT princess!
Right now I am on the 30 lbs. in 30 days plan. It is working out quite well...
I meant GAINING 30 lbs! Yes, this can be done. And yes, it can have desirable effects.
Oh yeah, I wanted to make mention of the upcoming Christmas holiday! Everyone should have a wonderful time with family and friends (and pets too!). I hope everyone gets all the gifts they requested. Santa appears to have a good outlook on everyone's lives this year!
I'm moving out this spring. This should be exciting and will include many ZaFest gatherings and such.
ZaFest? Wow, I don't think I've used that term in awhile. Maybe I should. We usually still eat P. Jay's Pizza. Tastes Great!
I feel deprived. I haven't seen the final Lord of the Rings episode yet. Should I be worried about something?
Some of you have graduated college this year. Others are finishing up in the spring. Congratulations to all! (I hope the future looks bright and shiny!)
According to the current schedule, I should be receiving my degree in futility sometime between 2013 and 2016.
Did I mention I cannot wait to move out??? Did I mention my down payment is going to be quite large and can be symboized by a giant hammer? Did I mention my 3 children want me to go outside and build a snowman? But there's no snow?
Forget about that 3 children deal...I think I have to wait until I receive my Degree of Futility.
Did anyone ever think maybe I had Mad Cow? Perhaps you should start wondering...
MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!
Everyone has a fun, safe, eventful, exciting and otherwise happy holidays!
Be sure to drop a line or visit or call or enlighten me in any other way!
-Chris A. Czaplicki
aka ZA
aka Grandmasta Z.DaWGg
aka Chris C C Zando Cookie and my dog Taffy Apple Pants
aka Bokkesyngdoh
aka Cluckie Chicken! That's me!
Tuesday, September 11, 2001
Ok...this was uncalled for...
There ain't that much I can say that everyone doesn't know already...today was a very tragic day in American history. I don't think words can really describe the horrible act of violence witnessed in our country today.
We can go on and on trying to find solutions. Todays actions prove that even our national megapower has it's own weaknesses. We aren't invincible, no matter how technologically advanced we may think we can be. In fact, we have many weaknesses. I hesitate to say that our country is a "time bomb", but the sad truth is that even the simplest of problems can sometime bring our great nation to it's knees. Our economy is finding itself in a world of hurt right now...although probably the least of our concerns right now...
I have never experienced such an extreme tragedy in my lifetime...at least that I am conscious of at this time. If nothing else, we can see it as a "wake up call" to all those who still believe that we're invincible. We learned when Shakespeare wrote "Security is mortals' chiefest enemy".
Anything can happen at any time.
Our country is fairly peaceful. You don't see too many acts of violence in everyday life, but many times in the news we hear about violence in the city and stuff. It really makes you wonder why we're killing ourselves. Disarm yourselves. Give peace a chance.
In memory of all those who have perished this morning; the passengers and the pilots on the USAir and AA flights, the workers in the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, and all the innocent bystanders. Our prayers go out to the friends and families of the deceased. Send this to five people to show your support. DONT BREAK IT
-Chris
We can go on and on trying to find solutions. Todays actions prove that even our national megapower has it's own weaknesses. We aren't invincible, no matter how technologically advanced we may think we can be. In fact, we have many weaknesses. I hesitate to say that our country is a "time bomb", but the sad truth is that even the simplest of problems can sometime bring our great nation to it's knees. Our economy is finding itself in a world of hurt right now...although probably the least of our concerns right now...
I have never experienced such an extreme tragedy in my lifetime...at least that I am conscious of at this time. If nothing else, we can see it as a "wake up call" to all those who still believe that we're invincible. We learned when Shakespeare wrote "Security is mortals' chiefest enemy".
Anything can happen at any time.
Our country is fairly peaceful. You don't see too many acts of violence in everyday life, but many times in the news we hear about violence in the city and stuff. It really makes you wonder why we're killing ourselves. Disarm yourselves. Give peace a chance.
In memory of all those who have perished this morning; the passengers and the pilots on the USAir and AA flights, the workers in the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, and all the innocent bystanders. Our prayers go out to the friends and families of the deceased. Send this to five people to show your support. DONT BREAK IT
-Chris
Sunday, September 9, 2001
ZA Report September 9, 2001
Ah yessss....another ZA e-mail in as many days! Here it goes:
What is a chocobo?
-Chocobos are really large chickens that you can ride around on. Some are built for racing and others stay on a farm for transport. Most believe that chocobos are the safest method of transportation.
What is a fat chocobo?
-One in 16 chocobos are fat. The fall to the ground and crush anything underneath. Very useful when someone is trying to bite your ear off.
What's up with Alena these days?
-Princess Alena is set to be coronated as queen of Alexandria in 3 days, following the unfortunate death of Queen Brahne. Cristo is in shambles, since the new queen will be unable to talk to mere commoners. His undying love for such a beautiful girl will have to end.
So what is Cristo up to then?
-Not much. Trying to avoid the charms of Mara the child prodigy. She's only 6 for god's sake!
What's new at the rink?
-Watching old videos of Cristo and Alena
What's new at the Za Shack?
-Downloading videos of Cristo and Alena
What videos did they appear in?
-U2 Elevation, Linkin Park - In the End, Metallica - Enter Sandman, and a random Japanese Coca Cola commercial
What's the weirdest thing about this e-mail?
-Everything I wrote is 100% TRUE. Find out for yourself, or come to the next ZaFest to find the answers!
-Chris(to) -- it makes sense, doesn't it?
What is a chocobo?
-Chocobos are really large chickens that you can ride around on. Some are built for racing and others stay on a farm for transport. Most believe that chocobos are the safest method of transportation.
What is a fat chocobo?
-One in 16 chocobos are fat. The fall to the ground and crush anything underneath. Very useful when someone is trying to bite your ear off.
What's up with Alena these days?
-Princess Alena is set to be coronated as queen of Alexandria in 3 days, following the unfortunate death of Queen Brahne. Cristo is in shambles, since the new queen will be unable to talk to mere commoners. His undying love for such a beautiful girl will have to end.
So what is Cristo up to then?
-Not much. Trying to avoid the charms of Mara the child prodigy. She's only 6 for god's sake!
What's new at the rink?
-Watching old videos of Cristo and Alena
What's new at the Za Shack?
-Downloading videos of Cristo and Alena
What videos did they appear in?
-U2 Elevation, Linkin Park - In the End, Metallica - Enter Sandman, and a random Japanese Coca Cola commercial
What's the weirdest thing about this e-mail?
-Everything I wrote is 100% TRUE. Find out for yourself, or come to the next ZaFest to find the answers!
-Chris(to) -- it makes sense, doesn't it?
Friday, September 7, 2001
ZA Report Septermer 7, 2001
The E-ZA Weekly has temporarily been renamed the E-ZA Report. I have been threatened for gimmick infringement by the Penguin Weekly so I fear I will lose my court battle if I insist. Also, the new name sounds more professional anyways.
What's new in the Life of Za?
-Not much, as usual. This week saw the return of Eddie to Cleveland, which offered a nice change of pace. A few mini-fests here and there, ended with a very syrup-filled pancake dinner at Denny's. MMmmmm.... Does it get any better than that? In a word, NO!
-I also started the rink last week, and I have to say that I'm glad to be back! I just received my first paycheck today and although it was very tiny
($72) it's what I really need right now.
-I got a haircut earlier today.
Do you have any new hobbies?
-Well, besides picking up guitar in the past month, I've been doing much of the usual. Magic, Diablo and the occasional social outlets that no one else knows about :) I'm talking about dreams! Don't ask what they are about...I don't really remember many details...except most of them were good. Forget that, actually. I am considering 'Job Interviews' as a full-time hobby as well :) I've sure been to enough of them!
What do you think about all this new music?
-Glad you asked. I have to thank Joe and Alex for getting me into all this new cool 'modern' rock that's been filling the airwaves. I really like a lot of it. So much of the new music is upbeat and intelligent. (well, about as intelligent as music can get in this day in age). I could give a full list of great new songs to download, but I'll leave that up to my fellow colleagues for that.
What is the best thing that happened to you in the last couple weeks?
-Good things always happen to me...even though they don't appear to be. I always try to take any situation (even if it appears to be horrible) and turn it around to have some sorta positive meaning. Alas, I was unable to do this recently :) I did get my Static IP address FINALLY. I did get my first paycheck in 4 months. I got to see Eddie FINALLY and got to hang out with a lot of friends I haven't seen in awhile. I got to spend a great day down in Akron with Joe and seen him make the Top 8 of the Magic Pro Qualifier. I've been doing very well with my guitar. I found some great items in Diablo 2. And...I get to bother everyone on Instant Messenger!
What's the worst thing that happened to you in the last couple weeks?
-I had to clean plexiglass at the rink for about 2 1/2 hours last Thursday.
My hands smelt like cat urine afterwards from the herendous smell of the cleaner. Uncle Ralphie should have paid me double for that. Boo.
What is one thing you want to accomplish in the next couple weeks?
-Beat Final Fantasy 9 already! I've had the game since last November but I put it on the shelf after experiencing a breakdown in personal interests.
I'll have to find time some way or other!!!
What is the funniest thing that happened in the past couple weeks.
-The Lev conversation. 'nuff said!
What changes/enhancements will the Za Shack see in the near future?
-Nothing is planned yet. The fall/winter arrangement is near full completion, although I will make some minor adjustments, most likely. I'm satisfied with everything for now. I have very few dollars to do many things right now. And until I learn how to spruce stuff up for free, things will remain the same for now.
What about all these job interviews/resumes you've been having?
-It doesn't bother me anymore. Which is very nice, since I've been turned down so many times that I really have no reason to worry. I just don't get my hopes up as much as I did anymore. But it still doesn't keep me from trying, and if something comes along in the meantime, I'll *POUNCE* on the opportunity!
You are such a hermit. Get out of your hole in the ground.
-As much as I would like to, I really don't have too many options right now.
If you have any ideas, let me know -- I'd be glad to find stuff to do once in awhile!
Life sucks...how can you possibly be positive about stuff all the time?
-Let's put it this way. Even if you hate your situation just *pretend* it's the coolest thing ever. Eventually you'll start to believe it. And that's when nothing can deceive you.
Nothing can deceive you, eh?
-Ok, maybe I'm naive but at least I admit it up front. I can look at anything straight in the eye and understand.
What keeps you going all this time?
-Colon Blow. And racing Chocobos too.
What's new in the Life of Za?
-Not much, as usual. This week saw the return of Eddie to Cleveland, which offered a nice change of pace. A few mini-fests here and there, ended with a very syrup-filled pancake dinner at Denny's. MMmmmm.... Does it get any better than that? In a word, NO!
-I also started the rink last week, and I have to say that I'm glad to be back! I just received my first paycheck today and although it was very tiny
($72) it's what I really need right now.
-I got a haircut earlier today.
Do you have any new hobbies?
-Well, besides picking up guitar in the past month, I've been doing much of the usual. Magic, Diablo and the occasional social outlets that no one else knows about :) I'm talking about dreams! Don't ask what they are about...I don't really remember many details...except most of them were good. Forget that, actually. I am considering 'Job Interviews' as a full-time hobby as well :) I've sure been to enough of them!
What do you think about all this new music?
-Glad you asked. I have to thank Joe and Alex for getting me into all this new cool 'modern' rock that's been filling the airwaves. I really like a lot of it. So much of the new music is upbeat and intelligent. (well, about as intelligent as music can get in this day in age). I could give a full list of great new songs to download, but I'll leave that up to my fellow colleagues for that.
What is the best thing that happened to you in the last couple weeks?
-Good things always happen to me...even though they don't appear to be. I always try to take any situation (even if it appears to be horrible) and turn it around to have some sorta positive meaning. Alas, I was unable to do this recently :) I did get my Static IP address FINALLY. I did get my first paycheck in 4 months. I got to see Eddie FINALLY and got to hang out with a lot of friends I haven't seen in awhile. I got to spend a great day down in Akron with Joe and seen him make the Top 8 of the Magic Pro Qualifier. I've been doing very well with my guitar. I found some great items in Diablo 2. And...I get to bother everyone on Instant Messenger!
What's the worst thing that happened to you in the last couple weeks?
-I had to clean plexiglass at the rink for about 2 1/2 hours last Thursday.
My hands smelt like cat urine afterwards from the herendous smell of the cleaner. Uncle Ralphie should have paid me double for that. Boo.
What is one thing you want to accomplish in the next couple weeks?
-Beat Final Fantasy 9 already! I've had the game since last November but I put it on the shelf after experiencing a breakdown in personal interests.
I'll have to find time some way or other!!!
What is the funniest thing that happened in the past couple weeks.
-The Lev conversation. 'nuff said!
What changes/enhancements will the Za Shack see in the near future?
-Nothing is planned yet. The fall/winter arrangement is near full completion, although I will make some minor adjustments, most likely. I'm satisfied with everything for now. I have very few dollars to do many things right now. And until I learn how to spruce stuff up for free, things will remain the same for now.
What about all these job interviews/resumes you've been having?
-It doesn't bother me anymore. Which is very nice, since I've been turned down so many times that I really have no reason to worry. I just don't get my hopes up as much as I did anymore. But it still doesn't keep me from trying, and if something comes along in the meantime, I'll *POUNCE* on the opportunity!
You are such a hermit. Get out of your hole in the ground.
-As much as I would like to, I really don't have too many options right now.
If you have any ideas, let me know -- I'd be glad to find stuff to do once in awhile!
Life sucks...how can you possibly be positive about stuff all the time?
-Let's put it this way. Even if you hate your situation just *pretend* it's the coolest thing ever. Eventually you'll start to believe it. And that's when nothing can deceive you.
Nothing can deceive you, eh?
-Ok, maybe I'm naive but at least I admit it up front. I can look at anything straight in the eye and understand.
What keeps you going all this time?
-Colon Blow. And racing Chocobos too.
Friday, August 31, 2001
Another year of college v3.0
Ahh yes, another session of learning has commenced. Bells are ringing, children singing. Parties everywhere, and weird stuff in my hair. Ok maybe not but it was an idea at least.
BTW ppl, sorry for the lack of e-mails in the past couple weeks. I'm in my little "transition" period here myself where I just need time to get everything in order. Or maybe just to get my head straight again. I've been keeping busy with little things here and there...
I've also started the rink as well. My 5th year. Yay. It's $$$ so I really can't complain...for now. I sent out about 12 resumes in the past week so the job hunt has accelerated somewhat for me. I'm pretty focused right now at finding any sort of job in my field -- my parents are starting to get on my back about it, and I thank them for that 'cause at least it's a motivating factor.
So the past summer has been a lot of fun -- I accomplished just about everything I wanted to (well, except for getting a job and moving out :) Other than that, every day was very enjoyable, and I had a great time with all my friends. I admit the tank was nearing "E" near the end of the summer. But now I'm just trying to relax and re-coop and continue to progress over the autumn months. I guess you can say I was ready for a "change of scenery" -- and I only mean that in a good way :) I'm very motivated to get back to work and try to be PRODUCTIVE for once! Well, I just want to keep focus -- at least until I get through this whole job ordeal.
But this summer has definitely been the best I've had in the past couple years (well, summer '98 for anyone who is counting). Life is good and stress is low. Maybe too low. Then again, maybe not. That's what happened last fall, with nowhere to go. No more bitching, ok?
Although now is the time to make preparations. I enjoyed what I did this summer. It would be even better if we could do something neat and productive while we do what we enjoy. The entire website thing is a start.
What else can we do? Now that I have a full cast of computer techs in Cyberpalace, it may be a good idea to think about doing something in that department. We also like Magic. Another idea. And music. Another idea.
And everything. Many many many many many ideas. And then a big problem.
No direction. Or is there? My magic 8-ball says that we'll never find it unless we look. To quote Procol Harum, "Although my eyes are open, they might just as well have been closed" Nuts. Ratties. Arrrrgh. But there's no one to blame. We're young, we're just starting out and in all honesty we don't know two shits about where to start. Is that a motivating factor?
Possibly. I hope it is. We need to figure stuff out. One by one. Ok fine enuff talk let's do something :)
-Chris
BTW ppl, sorry for the lack of e-mails in the past couple weeks. I'm in my little "transition" period here myself where I just need time to get everything in order. Or maybe just to get my head straight again. I've been keeping busy with little things here and there...
I've also started the rink as well. My 5th year. Yay. It's $$$ so I really can't complain...for now. I sent out about 12 resumes in the past week so the job hunt has accelerated somewhat for me. I'm pretty focused right now at finding any sort of job in my field -- my parents are starting to get on my back about it, and I thank them for that 'cause at least it's a motivating factor.
So the past summer has been a lot of fun -- I accomplished just about everything I wanted to (well, except for getting a job and moving out :) Other than that, every day was very enjoyable, and I had a great time with all my friends. I admit the tank was nearing "E" near the end of the summer. But now I'm just trying to relax and re-coop and continue to progress over the autumn months. I guess you can say I was ready for a "change of scenery" -- and I only mean that in a good way :) I'm very motivated to get back to work and try to be PRODUCTIVE for once! Well, I just want to keep focus -- at least until I get through this whole job ordeal.
But this summer has definitely been the best I've had in the past couple years (well, summer '98 for anyone who is counting). Life is good and stress is low. Maybe too low. Then again, maybe not. That's what happened last fall, with nowhere to go. No more bitching, ok?
Although now is the time to make preparations. I enjoyed what I did this summer. It would be even better if we could do something neat and productive while we do what we enjoy. The entire website thing is a start.
What else can we do? Now that I have a full cast of computer techs in Cyberpalace, it may be a good idea to think about doing something in that department. We also like Magic. Another idea. And music. Another idea.
And everything. Many many many many many ideas. And then a big problem.
No direction. Or is there? My magic 8-ball says that we'll never find it unless we look. To quote Procol Harum, "Although my eyes are open, they might just as well have been closed" Nuts. Ratties. Arrrrgh. But there's no one to blame. We're young, we're just starting out and in all honesty we don't know two shits about where to start. Is that a motivating factor?
Possibly. I hope it is. We need to figure stuff out. One by one. Ok fine enuff talk let's do something :)
-Chris
Monday, August 20, 2001
Some final thoughts to wrap-up summer...
Well ladies and gentlemen, the weeks have come and gone sooooo fast...it's that time of the year once again to pull out the pencils and calculators (and kool-aid mix) and start another fun year at school. A lot of things happened this summer...some good...some bad.
I got screwed out of countless jobs -- that wasn't good...unless you are a fan of myself not working. I was not particularly fond of getting a job. I don't know why I never really liked the idea myself :)
At the ZA shack I cloned a computer. WAIT A SECOND I'M NOT GOING HERE!!!
But overall I think everyone had a very enjoyable time off to pursue different hobbies and interests. My hobby was simple: do nothing. That's right. I did nothing. At first I sorta felt bad about it, but after awhile I really felt kinda good. The only problem is the fact that it will be a fairly rigorous task to do any sort of work after being idle for 4 months straight. Such is life. I'll find solutions. I always do.
We also played lots of Diablo II and other various computer-related activities. We also played softball and music like the stars we are. We are all stars in my mind...and yours. We can be heroes -- for just one day.
And to quote Sean Connery "My day will come". Ok that wasn't quite exactly what he said but you get the picture. Enjoy life while you can: keep it nice and simple. And always look at the brighter side of things.
Oh -- and I also went on a 2-week vacation. I know I don't mention it much at all, and maybe that's because words cannot possibly describe the value of my experinces out there. It's true I didn't do anything too "spectacular"
but to say that I learned little is a complete understatement. I am very happy that my right-brain has matured to enjoy the intangibles that I received. Yay.
So...where do we go from here??? The topic has come up dozens of times in the past few weeks, and in a sense I really never developed a full answer.
That's probably because there's no 'definite' answer. What's the point of life if you have answers to everything? There's plenty of opportunity out there. TRY AND GRAB THE WORLD BY THE TAIL! But be realistic. As much as I'd like to -- I'm not gonna be some big rock star that deserves a song by Wesley Willis anytime soon. But that's fine. I want to continue my passions.
Maybe it still doesn't make any sense at all. Maybe life is senseless...but...that attitude just doesn't make sense. Maybe some of us are just soooo confused right now that we need to take a step 'backwards'
and re-assess our priorities. Why are we soooo afraid to do this? I've
seen a couple of my friends do this already, and have really made significant improvements. I want everyone to be happy. I want everyone to be satisfied. I want everyone to get a meaningful experience out of life.
If there was ever one thing my sister taught me...it was to make the most out of your experiences. I've tried and tried. At times I've succeded...in others I've failed. But I am finding that the more I try to make situations more positive -- the more I learn from them. Just like my vacation. I could have been miserable for 2 weeks. But I'm sure everyone doesn't want to hear about that again.
Let me be the first to say -- today's society wants to make everyone dissatisfied. We don't have the "feel-good" post-WWII baby boom attitude anymore. Instead we feel the need to get the biggest house and the biggest car and the most expensive clothes and if we don't then we're a failure. Or else we've been deprived. But then, something bigger and better comes along and we can't be satisfied with what we've got. In the meantime we leave behind everything that IS important to us (in reality, such as family, etc.) in an attempt to keep feeding our egos. It's like our society preaches that our main goal in life is to become bigger than Jesus. WAIT A SECOND -- WHAT DID WE LEARN IN THE BIBLE ABOUT THOSE WHO WANTED TO DO THIS??? Is society inherently evil? No. But we are easily tempted into forgetting our main purpose in life. If you don't know what that is, gimme a call and I can help discuss that with you.
I really feel bad for the generation directly following ours -- actually the
'87 -> group. A lot of them are growing up on Nintendo (although we're probably just as guilty of that one), pure GARBAGE TV, pure GARBAGE Music (well, not everything, but some of it is just very disheartening) I don't have a problem with my 11-year-old cousing listening to BSB or N'Sync. But when I see an Eminem CD in their posession I can only feel the dagger twist inside my stomach. And don't get me wrong -- I think that Eminem has some very REAL messages that mature audiences can relate to (actually they're probably very similar to what I'm writing here now except for the lack of profanity), BUT it definitely isn't appropriate to ANYONE of such a young age. Young kids don't need to be corrupted by this type of ****. They have a hard enough time already. I was fortunate enough to be raised without any of these disturbances. But seriously...we've got problems. I don't want to whine about them all day and NOT take action. I have waaaay too many family members that I love that I cannot just sit on my hands.
Although I have been doing a very small part, at least. I work with pre-teens and young teenagers everyday while I'm at the rink. I see a large number of them who have a large number of behavioral problems either with peers or authority. I try to do my part in acting as a good example for these kids; and many times I can do something to help settle conflicts between them. In a sense, I see myself as a "big brother" to a lot of the youngsters. In my 4 years of service at the rink, I believe I have gained an invaluable learning experience. At first I would just 'YELL' at everyone. All the kids were monsters. Now I see that a lot of them respect me. A lot. We joke around all the time. I try to see that everyone has a good time. If I see a lonely kid on the ice I'll try to communicate with them. Even a smile here and there is encouraging to a young person. I love kids. I would never want any harm to any one of them. And I feel that I can reach some of them in ways that no others may be able to.
While I write this -- I think if I want to change my college major. I don't really think I'll major in child psychology (but the idea persists).
Instead, I could always lean towards the philosphy/sociology major. Then of course there is religion (which I actually have a very large interest in, since it crosses over soooo many different topics). The possiblities seem endless! I just feel so fortunate that I can support myself through my computer knowledge to allow studies in other fields. I sometimes 'joke'
about getting 6 Ph.D's or something like that. Who knows...it may happen.
I need to find something I truly enjoy. I'll figure it out eventually.
Until then, I think I'll think about getting some sleep!
-Chris
I got screwed out of countless jobs -- that wasn't good...unless you are a fan of myself not working. I was not particularly fond of getting a job. I don't know why I never really liked the idea myself :)
At the ZA shack I cloned a computer. WAIT A SECOND I'M NOT GOING HERE!!!
But overall I think everyone had a very enjoyable time off to pursue different hobbies and interests. My hobby was simple: do nothing. That's right. I did nothing. At first I sorta felt bad about it, but after awhile I really felt kinda good. The only problem is the fact that it will be a fairly rigorous task to do any sort of work after being idle for 4 months straight. Such is life. I'll find solutions. I always do.
We also played lots of Diablo II and other various computer-related activities. We also played softball and music like the stars we are. We are all stars in my mind...and yours. We can be heroes -- for just one day.
And to quote Sean Connery "My day will come". Ok that wasn't quite exactly what he said but you get the picture. Enjoy life while you can: keep it nice and simple. And always look at the brighter side of things.
Oh -- and I also went on a 2-week vacation. I know I don't mention it much at all, and maybe that's because words cannot possibly describe the value of my experinces out there. It's true I didn't do anything too "spectacular"
but to say that I learned little is a complete understatement. I am very happy that my right-brain has matured to enjoy the intangibles that I received. Yay.
So...where do we go from here??? The topic has come up dozens of times in the past few weeks, and in a sense I really never developed a full answer.
That's probably because there's no 'definite' answer. What's the point of life if you have answers to everything? There's plenty of opportunity out there. TRY AND GRAB THE WORLD BY THE TAIL! But be realistic. As much as I'd like to -- I'm not gonna be some big rock star that deserves a song by Wesley Willis anytime soon. But that's fine. I want to continue my passions.
Maybe it still doesn't make any sense at all. Maybe life is senseless...but...that attitude just doesn't make sense. Maybe some of us are just soooo confused right now that we need to take a step 'backwards'
and re-assess our priorities. Why are we soooo afraid to do this? I've
seen a couple of my friends do this already, and have really made significant improvements. I want everyone to be happy. I want everyone to be satisfied. I want everyone to get a meaningful experience out of life.
If there was ever one thing my sister taught me...it was to make the most out of your experiences. I've tried and tried. At times I've succeded...in others I've failed. But I am finding that the more I try to make situations more positive -- the more I learn from them. Just like my vacation. I could have been miserable for 2 weeks. But I'm sure everyone doesn't want to hear about that again.
Let me be the first to say -- today's society wants to make everyone dissatisfied. We don't have the "feel-good" post-WWII baby boom attitude anymore. Instead we feel the need to get the biggest house and the biggest car and the most expensive clothes and if we don't then we're a failure. Or else we've been deprived. But then, something bigger and better comes along and we can't be satisfied with what we've got. In the meantime we leave behind everything that IS important to us (in reality, such as family, etc.) in an attempt to keep feeding our egos. It's like our society preaches that our main goal in life is to become bigger than Jesus. WAIT A SECOND -- WHAT DID WE LEARN IN THE BIBLE ABOUT THOSE WHO WANTED TO DO THIS??? Is society inherently evil? No. But we are easily tempted into forgetting our main purpose in life. If you don't know what that is, gimme a call and I can help discuss that with you.
I really feel bad for the generation directly following ours -- actually the
'87 -> group. A lot of them are growing up on Nintendo (although we're probably just as guilty of that one), pure GARBAGE TV, pure GARBAGE Music (well, not everything, but some of it is just very disheartening) I don't have a problem with my 11-year-old cousing listening to BSB or N'Sync. But when I see an Eminem CD in their posession I can only feel the dagger twist inside my stomach. And don't get me wrong -- I think that Eminem has some very REAL messages that mature audiences can relate to (actually they're probably very similar to what I'm writing here now except for the lack of profanity), BUT it definitely isn't appropriate to ANYONE of such a young age. Young kids don't need to be corrupted by this type of ****. They have a hard enough time already. I was fortunate enough to be raised without any of these disturbances. But seriously...we've got problems. I don't want to whine about them all day and NOT take action. I have waaaay too many family members that I love that I cannot just sit on my hands.
Although I have been doing a very small part, at least. I work with pre-teens and young teenagers everyday while I'm at the rink. I see a large number of them who have a large number of behavioral problems either with peers or authority. I try to do my part in acting as a good example for these kids; and many times I can do something to help settle conflicts between them. In a sense, I see myself as a "big brother" to a lot of the youngsters. In my 4 years of service at the rink, I believe I have gained an invaluable learning experience. At first I would just 'YELL' at everyone. All the kids were monsters. Now I see that a lot of them respect me. A lot. We joke around all the time. I try to see that everyone has a good time. If I see a lonely kid on the ice I'll try to communicate with them. Even a smile here and there is encouraging to a young person. I love kids. I would never want any harm to any one of them. And I feel that I can reach some of them in ways that no others may be able to.
While I write this -- I think if I want to change my college major. I don't really think I'll major in child psychology (but the idea persists).
Instead, I could always lean towards the philosphy/sociology major. Then of course there is religion (which I actually have a very large interest in, since it crosses over soooo many different topics). The possiblities seem endless! I just feel so fortunate that I can support myself through my computer knowledge to allow studies in other fields. I sometimes 'joke'
about getting 6 Ph.D's or something like that. Who knows...it may happen.
I need to find something I truly enjoy. I'll figure it out eventually.
Until then, I think I'll think about getting some sleep!
-Chris
Thursday, August 16, 2001
A few MORE words from ZA
Sometimes I wonder how I can write so much but rest assured I'm a perfectly healthy human being. It's no surprise, really. I've done this for years and have enjoyed it enough that I continue onward.
I figure since a lot of people are preparing to go back to school, this would be an opportune time to plan a final "ZaFest" for the summer.
Actually, there's a pretty good chance that it won't be at my house (a big picnic or something) to accomodate everyone. Basically, everyone on this mailing list is invited -- maybe more, so if you've got any ideas let me know so I can make plans soon. This may mean we have to do this sometime during the week next week (if everyone goes back on the weekend), so I'll plan strategically.
Other than that, if there is anything else going on next week (sorry I'm going camping this weekend) let me know as well. I'll try to call everyone later either today or Friday and see what is a brewin'.
Until next time,
-ZA Rhox
I figure since a lot of people are preparing to go back to school, this would be an opportune time to plan a final "ZaFest" for the summer.
Actually, there's a pretty good chance that it won't be at my house (a big picnic or something) to accomodate everyone. Basically, everyone on this mailing list is invited -- maybe more, so if you've got any ideas let me know so I can make plans soon. This may mean we have to do this sometime during the week next week (if everyone goes back on the weekend), so I'll plan strategically.
Other than that, if there is anything else going on next week (sorry I'm going camping this weekend) let me know as well. I'll try to call everyone later either today or Friday and see what is a brewin'.
Until next time,
-ZA Rhox
A few words from the ol' Za Meister
Ok guys...right now I just need to let off some steam and maybe find something positive out of this whole ordeal.
Actually I don't feel that bad anymore, though. This morning was different...one of the very few times I was well, sorta pissed off about something. But that's immaterial right now. To make a long story short, I was once again screwed out of yet ANOTHER job. That's right -- no $$$ in budget to hire me for 3 weeks. To add insult to injuiry, the temp agency assured me there was no problem with their budget last week.
But so what -- another freaking setback. How cool is that? It's ok, though. I think over the past year I have become immune to personal setbacks. I don't know how many of them I have had in the last 12 months.
I don't expect anything anymore. I fear nothing. I just do whatever I want and be happy with what I got. And maybe someday I'll get my "big break".
And I don't really think it's that bad of an attitude at all. A few months ago I wrote a whole bunch of stuff about how I *expected* a "big break" or something to that order. But many famous people have said that the best things in life come to you when you "least expect" them. So over a natural progression, I have taken this stance. At least I'm happy with it. There were times before when I was dissatisfied with myself, and knew I could do better. I still can, BUT...I know from my past experiences that the best things in life come naturally and are usually spontaneous. Oh yeah -- I'm not "giving up", either. I NEVER GIVE UP. I'm just saying that the door is open to just about anything right now. It's like I'm in a boat floating down a calm river and if anything happens along the way -- fair enough.
But what do I know? It could turn out disasterous...that boat may find itself into Class 6 rapids and I'm thrown out into ROCKS! Oh no, not that!!! The chances of that are highly unlikely.
One thing is clear now, though...at least I'm *satisfied* with where I'm at...even if it's being a "first class bum" or something to that order. As long as I continue to work hard at my goals and experience what life has to offer, there's no doubt I'll come out OK.
So really, it goes back to my main attitude of having a positive outlook on things. When the going gets tough, the tough get going. But even that is sort of irrelevant here as well. This is a personal endeavor. Anything that tries to make it otherwise will cause you to graduate from the school of Magna cum lousy. Enuff Mr. Briggs quotes. I think I said everything I wanted to.
Thanks and Bye everyone!
-Chris A. Czaplicki
"Grandmasta ZA"
Actually I don't feel that bad anymore, though. This morning was different...one of the very few times I was well, sorta pissed off about something. But that's immaterial right now. To make a long story short, I was once again screwed out of yet ANOTHER job. That's right -- no $$$ in budget to hire me for 3 weeks. To add insult to injuiry, the temp agency assured me there was no problem with their budget last week.
But so what -- another freaking setback. How cool is that? It's ok, though. I think over the past year I have become immune to personal setbacks. I don't know how many of them I have had in the last 12 months.
I don't expect anything anymore. I fear nothing. I just do whatever I want and be happy with what I got. And maybe someday I'll get my "big break".
And I don't really think it's that bad of an attitude at all. A few months ago I wrote a whole bunch of stuff about how I *expected* a "big break" or something to that order. But many famous people have said that the best things in life come to you when you "least expect" them. So over a natural progression, I have taken this stance. At least I'm happy with it. There were times before when I was dissatisfied with myself, and knew I could do better. I still can, BUT...I know from my past experiences that the best things in life come naturally and are usually spontaneous. Oh yeah -- I'm not "giving up", either. I NEVER GIVE UP. I'm just saying that the door is open to just about anything right now. It's like I'm in a boat floating down a calm river and if anything happens along the way -- fair enough.
But what do I know? It could turn out disasterous...that boat may find itself into Class 6 rapids and I'm thrown out into ROCKS! Oh no, not that!!! The chances of that are highly unlikely.
One thing is clear now, though...at least I'm *satisfied* with where I'm at...even if it's being a "first class bum" or something to that order. As long as I continue to work hard at my goals and experience what life has to offer, there's no doubt I'll come out OK.
So really, it goes back to my main attitude of having a positive outlook on things. When the going gets tough, the tough get going. But even that is sort of irrelevant here as well. This is a personal endeavor. Anything that tries to make it otherwise will cause you to graduate from the school of Magna cum lousy. Enuff Mr. Briggs quotes. I think I said everything I wanted to.
Thanks and Bye everyone!
-Chris A. Czaplicki
"Grandmasta ZA"
Tuesday, August 14, 2001
Coolness coolness coolness...!!!!
Ok...first I would like to say 'hi' and give a shout out to everyone who has made this summer so freakin' awesome this year!!! This may be the first time that I was happy AND my parents were too! I did a lot. In a sense, I almost feel sorta 'fatigued' after doing stuff day after day. I apologize if this has made me seem a little 'dead' to you guys lately but please understand it's because of a very large combination of factors. If I had it my way, I'd be playing baseball and music every other day and like, rest on the others. It almost seems like I need a little 'change of scenery' and hopefully my new job will grant me this opportunity.
But rest assured, I'm not going crazy -- and I think the remainder of the summer will work out just fine.
I do plan on changing things up a little, though -- and this *may* come as a surprise to you, but understand I need to *change* things up a little for now.
Later today I plan on re-arranging the basement in preperation for the autumn months...which means I'm cutting down to 2 computers (plus laptop and server so it's really more like 4 :) I'm doing this just to clean house and simplify things a little bit. You guys can still stop by and play multiplayer Diablo, etc. but I don't expect to have any future 'Cyberfests'
for awhile. We've had some great cyberfests this summer -- much better than last!!! At least things were managable!!! And I didn't piss off my parents every time I had one either!!!
I have to say I really REALLY enjoy playing music with everyone once again...chances are we won't be able to get any sorta 'band' together before school begins, BUT we can still work together to become better -- and that's
most important!!! Fun schtuff!
Next e-mail I have some new ideas for my website, etc. Read it and gimme your thoughts!
-Chris A. Czaplicki
But rest assured, I'm not going crazy -- and I think the remainder of the summer will work out just fine.
I do plan on changing things up a little, though -- and this *may* come as a surprise to you, but understand I need to *change* things up a little for now.
Later today I plan on re-arranging the basement in preperation for the autumn months...which means I'm cutting down to 2 computers (plus laptop and server so it's really more like 4 :) I'm doing this just to clean house and simplify things a little bit. You guys can still stop by and play multiplayer Diablo, etc. but I don't expect to have any future 'Cyberfests'
for awhile. We've had some great cyberfests this summer -- much better than last!!! At least things were managable!!! And I didn't piss off my parents every time I had one either!!!
I have to say I really REALLY enjoy playing music with everyone once again...chances are we won't be able to get any sorta 'band' together before school begins, BUT we can still work together to become better -- and that's
most important!!! Fun schtuff!
Next e-mail I have some new ideas for my website, etc. Read it and gimme your thoughts!
-Chris A. Czaplicki
American Pie part DUEX, etc.
Ok...first I would like to say 'hi' and give a shout out to everyone who has made this summer so freakin' awesome this year!!! This may be the first time that I was happy AND my parents were too! I did a lot. In a sense, I almost feel sorta 'fatigued' after doing stuff day after day. It's like I need a little 'change of scenery' and hopefully my new job will grant me this opportunity.
Anyhow, as I have heard we planned to go see American Pie 2 last Friday but due to mutual agreement it has been postponed until this weekend. I just want to make sure this is still cool for everyone. Chances are I'll be going camping this weekend but will probably still be able to make it if we go on Friday evening.
And Eddie -- EDDIE!!!! WHERE ARE U? Wake up we all want to hear from you and your magical GlowSticks!!! Will you be returning home soon???
So if anything is up anytime soon just gimme an e-mail or call sometime.
I'm sorta excited so I'll be happy to hear any sort of news whatsoever!
-Mr. ZA
Anyhow, as I have heard we planned to go see American Pie 2 last Friday but due to mutual agreement it has been postponed until this weekend. I just want to make sure this is still cool for everyone. Chances are I'll be going camping this weekend but will probably still be able to make it if we go on Friday evening.
And Eddie -- EDDIE!!!! WHERE ARE U? Wake up we all want to hear from you and your magical GlowSticks!!! Will you be returning home soon???
So if anything is up anytime soon just gimme an e-mail or call sometime.
I'm sorta excited so I'll be happy to hear any sort of news whatsoever!
-Mr. ZA
Saturday, August 11, 2001
Another GAME for EVERYONE to Play!!!
I was very ecstatic to see that my previous game called "I'll play your game you rogue" was rated so incredibly high by the ZA Readers Club. The current high scores belong to:
Geoffrey Reeder, 25 points (for getting punched in question #1) ZA - 20 points (for doing a log roll into ridge road and somersaulting back
home)
Bernie - 18 points (for imitating a hungry raccoon in my garbage can and successfully consuming 360 calories) Alex - (-5 points) Ended up in negatives for cheating in the rabid dog incident
Thank you to all who participated!
Our next game is called "Everybody Loves PATRICK!"
The object of the game is to collect all the sound bits from a PATRICK song by "The Goofy Bastards" and transplant them into a hit song of your own liking.
Just think of the possibilities!!!
Staind - It's Been Awihle (Patrick) - (Pizza) - (Patrick) (patrick) Limp Bizkit -- checkkkkkkooouuuuPATRICK!!! (woe...check out patrick?) Creed - With PATRICK wide open? (Is this even possible?) If so I quit.
Duran Duran - Hungry like the (PIZZA)
Britney Cleary - IM PATRICK!!!!!! OMG this is 2 funny!!!1
Ok -- I gave you some ideas now LET'S GET TO MAKING MUSIC!!! Deadline for entries will be August 31, 2001. Results soon to follow. I'm anxiously waiting to see everybody's work!
Geoffrey Reeder, 25 points (for getting punched in question #1) ZA - 20 points (for doing a log roll into ridge road and somersaulting back
home)
Bernie - 18 points (for imitating a hungry raccoon in my garbage can and successfully consuming 360 calories) Alex - (-5 points) Ended up in negatives for cheating in the rabid dog incident
Thank you to all who participated!
Our next game is called "Everybody Loves PATRICK!"
The object of the game is to collect all the sound bits from a PATRICK song by "The Goofy Bastards" and transplant them into a hit song of your own liking.
Just think of the possibilities!!!
Staind - It's Been Awihle (Patrick) - (Pizza) - (Patrick) (patrick) Limp Bizkit -- checkkkkkkooouuuuPATRICK!!! (woe...check out patrick?) Creed - With PATRICK wide open? (Is this even possible?) If so I quit.
Duran Duran - Hungry like the (PIZZA)
Britney Cleary - IM PATRICK!!!!!! OMG this is 2 funny!!!1
Ok -- I gave you some ideas now LET'S GET TO MAKING MUSIC!!! Deadline for entries will be August 31, 2001. Results soon to follow. I'm anxiously waiting to see everybody's work!
Friday, August 10, 2001
Top 10 Quotes of 2000-2001 School Year
10) ...it would take over 30,000 bowls!...
9) "You've got quite a treasure there in that Horadric Cube"
8) "I smashed face today"
7) "Suck-a suck-a suck-a"
6) "PATRICK. PATRICK. Just wanna let you know..."
-also-
"This one goes out to the JCU softball team"
5)"Stp Rocker: today was weird...
ZaRocks: cool beanoes
ZaRocks: why?
ZaRocks: did u work?
Stp Rocker: yessir
Stp Rocker: and uh this girl at work started making out with me in the aisle Stp Rocker: out of nowhere...so strange Stp Rocker: I'm pretty sure she wasn't drunk either
ZaRocks: ok..."
4) "We're digital divas. Believe us"
3) "Oh what luck...there's a french fry stuck in my beard"
2) "GET BACK. GO AWAY."
1) "I'll play your game you rogue"
-Christopher Alexander Alber Avenue
9) "You've got quite a treasure there in that Horadric Cube"
8) "I smashed face today"
7) "Suck-a suck-a suck-a"
6) "PATRICK. PATRICK. Just wanna let you know..."
-also-
"This one goes out to the JCU softball team"
5)"Stp Rocker: today was weird...
ZaRocks: cool beanoes
ZaRocks: why?
ZaRocks: did u work?
Stp Rocker: yessir
Stp Rocker: and uh this girl at work started making out with me in the aisle Stp Rocker: out of nowhere...so strange Stp Rocker: I'm pretty sure she wasn't drunk either
ZaRocks: ok..."
4) "We're digital divas. Believe us"
3) "Oh what luck...there's a french fry stuck in my beard"
2) "GET BACK. GO AWAY."
1) "I'll play your game you rogue"
-Christopher Alexander Alber Avenue
The 2000-2001 School Year (in Review?)
Life is like baseball; with every season comes changes. New experiences, new friends, new beginnings and of course, new endings. But don't forget to leave out the "Neverending Story" of the saga of Buffalo ZA. Ok -- that didn't make any sense. I have successfully deleted the opportunity of this paragraph meaning ANYTHING at all.
But what I really meant to say is -- the current "season" is almost over, and a new one about to begin. I like to think that the school "year" begins in September and ends with the big party during summer. So in essence we're still in the '00-'01 year, soon to rollover to '01-'02. It's all one huge cycle. Let's see...last year it went like this:
September/October '00 - Everyone goes off to school. ZA stays at home. ZA goes to Tri-Hi. ZA plays softball and stuff. ZA works at the rink too!
November/December '00 - ZA is bored. ZA does not know what to do except to whine about the rink. ZA spends lots of $$$ and parents get really mad.
Then comes Xmas. ZA is happy again to see friends return. Yeehaw!
January-April '01 - ZA changes attitude. SIMPLIFICATION is key. ZA begins search for a REAL job, but fails. Grrr. ZA starts playing magic again and the social life opens up once more. The rink is still fun. Uncle Ralphie takes off for a month and CIC's are in March.
May '01 - ZA's brother-in-law Jim gets Kidney transplant. Za's sister Donna passes away from a combination of 1,000,001 different ailments. A very sad time for myself, but with death comes new life.
June/July '01 - More fun ZaFests, Softball, Music, Magic and Diablo II! ZA goes out west to experience extremely large stretches of open rocky wasteland. ZA whips a mule's ass wif a belt.
August '01 - ZA keeps up the good work. Yay.
But what I really meant to say is -- the current "season" is almost over, and a new one about to begin. I like to think that the school "year" begins in September and ends with the big party during summer. So in essence we're still in the '00-'01 year, soon to rollover to '01-'02. It's all one huge cycle. Let's see...last year it went like this:
September/October '00 - Everyone goes off to school. ZA stays at home. ZA goes to Tri-Hi. ZA plays softball and stuff. ZA works at the rink too!
November/December '00 - ZA is bored. ZA does not know what to do except to whine about the rink. ZA spends lots of $$$ and parents get really mad.
Then comes Xmas. ZA is happy again to see friends return. Yeehaw!
January-April '01 - ZA changes attitude. SIMPLIFICATION is key. ZA begins search for a REAL job, but fails. Grrr. ZA starts playing magic again and the social life opens up once more. The rink is still fun. Uncle Ralphie takes off for a month and CIC's are in March.
May '01 - ZA's brother-in-law Jim gets Kidney transplant. Za's sister Donna passes away from a combination of 1,000,001 different ailments. A very sad time for myself, but with death comes new life.
June/July '01 - More fun ZaFests, Softball, Music, Magic and Diablo II! ZA goes out west to experience extremely large stretches of open rocky wasteland. ZA whips a mule's ass wif a belt.
August '01 - ZA keeps up the good work. Yay.
WTF have I been up to?
Don't even ask :) You know me -- I'm always getting into trouble everyday.
My name is on the blackboard with 4 checkmarks. Uh oh. You wonder...what did I manage to do today?
Well you see...it ain't all *THAT* bad. In fact I have good news for once.
I actually have a JOB!!! The downside is...it's only for 3 weeks but it's still a great opportunity to pay off my gargantuan bills I have accumulated during my tenure as a first-class bum. There's a little place called an employment agency that gives you the phat hooookup. Well...I'm still waiting to see the "phat" but you know what I mean :) It's cool that I can finally take home a paycheck!!!
So anyways I start on Tuesday and will work 8:30am-5:30pm. If I seem tired or dead or anything in-between it's probably because I have nothing better to do than play Tetris Attack at work. Then again I may actually do something productive here and there. That remains to be seen...
Also in the News of ZA (hereby known as NoZ) I ate lots of Colon Blow. It tasted good but the abdominal distention that followed afterwards caused immense problems with the home plumbing system. My Bad. In other news, my fingers hurt a lot from playing guitar like a maniac. I can really knock it out. I can rock Suddam Hussein's ass back to Moscow, Russia. Actually I still am a complete novice at the instrument but at least I am having fun!
Coming up next...the top 10 quotes of the 2001 summer season!
My name is on the blackboard with 4 checkmarks. Uh oh. You wonder...what did I manage to do today?
Well you see...it ain't all *THAT* bad. In fact I have good news for once.
I actually have a JOB!!! The downside is...it's only for 3 weeks but it's still a great opportunity to pay off my gargantuan bills I have accumulated during my tenure as a first-class bum. There's a little place called an employment agency that gives you the phat hooookup. Well...I'm still waiting to see the "phat" but you know what I mean :) It's cool that I can finally take home a paycheck!!!
So anyways I start on Tuesday and will work 8:30am-5:30pm. If I seem tired or dead or anything in-between it's probably because I have nothing better to do than play Tetris Attack at work. Then again I may actually do something productive here and there. That remains to be seen...
Also in the News of ZA (hereby known as NoZ) I ate lots of Colon Blow. It tasted good but the abdominal distention that followed afterwards caused immense problems with the home plumbing system. My Bad. In other news, my fingers hurt a lot from playing guitar like a maniac. I can really knock it out. I can rock Suddam Hussein's ass back to Moscow, Russia. Actually I still am a complete novice at the instrument but at least I am having fun!
Coming up next...the top 10 quotes of the 2001 summer season!
Tuesday, August 7, 2001
ZA for ALL!
I sometimes wonder how a calm and an otherwise normal disciplined kid can act so viciously crazy. Actually, no I don't -- I know myself too well :) But anyways I thought it would be even more amazingly amazing to reflect on something we don't think about very often: The wonderful, underful world of Cardboard!
Cardboard, everybody...can be thick, thin, black, white, but usually brown.
Without it, we wouldn't have a lot life's little luxuries including:
-Homes (well, when I mentioned "little" luxury I wasn't really kidding) -Pepsi cubes -- pepsi would remain but without a box to hold the cans, a case of Pepsi would kill 24 Seals or Ducks with plastic rings -Toilet paper rolls -- it isn't rocket science to know that rolling toilet paper without a firm outer core is a daunting and otherwise inefficient task. Do you know what we would have to use instead of a toilet paper roll?
Individual sheets. We had these in grade school (and maybe in high school?) and let me tell you -- LITTLE 4X4 SHEETS OF TP ARE JUST A LITTLE TOO SMALL -Boxes for ZA. This only inhibits ZA from being delivered, thank God.
Still, I see it as a very important innovation just as the light bulb was.
-Computer game boxes -- well, in a couple years this will completely phase out as software will most likely disappear from store shelves (probably not, but we may see the beginnings of it soon) -Jigsaw Puzzels. Have you ever made a jigsaw puzzle out of paper just for fun? It doesn't work, DOES IT?
-Those little chalkboards you had at home in kindergarten -- don't be fooled...the surface may not be cardboard, but underneath the surface lurks something interesting.
-Your attic. It would not be called an 'attic' if cardboard boxes didn't exist. It would instead be referred to as a 'Personal Antique shop' or 'Landfill', whichever suits your fancy.
-Packard Bell Computers -- obviously, this is a no-brainer -UPS, FedEx, etc. -- again, a no-brainer (makes you wonder how friggin' rich that cardboard inventor guy really is!) -Shoes -- I guess shoes could still be worn, but they could never be transported. Is there any other box in the world more widely known and accepted as the "Shoe Box?"
Ok I thought enough today.
Tomorrow I will have another GAME for EVERYONE to play! It will be called...Everybody Loves PATRICK!
-Chris
Cardboard, everybody...can be thick, thin, black, white, but usually brown.
Without it, we wouldn't have a lot life's little luxuries including:
-Homes (well, when I mentioned "little" luxury I wasn't really kidding) -Pepsi cubes -- pepsi would remain but without a box to hold the cans, a case of Pepsi would kill 24 Seals or Ducks with plastic rings -Toilet paper rolls -- it isn't rocket science to know that rolling toilet paper without a firm outer core is a daunting and otherwise inefficient task. Do you know what we would have to use instead of a toilet paper roll?
Individual sheets. We had these in grade school (and maybe in high school?) and let me tell you -- LITTLE 4X4 SHEETS OF TP ARE JUST A LITTLE TOO SMALL -Boxes for ZA. This only inhibits ZA from being delivered, thank God.
Still, I see it as a very important innovation just as the light bulb was.
-Computer game boxes -- well, in a couple years this will completely phase out as software will most likely disappear from store shelves (probably not, but we may see the beginnings of it soon) -Jigsaw Puzzels. Have you ever made a jigsaw puzzle out of paper just for fun? It doesn't work, DOES IT?
-Those little chalkboards you had at home in kindergarten -- don't be fooled...the surface may not be cardboard, but underneath the surface lurks something interesting.
-Your attic. It would not be called an 'attic' if cardboard boxes didn't exist. It would instead be referred to as a 'Personal Antique shop' or 'Landfill', whichever suits your fancy.
-Packard Bell Computers -- obviously, this is a no-brainer -UPS, FedEx, etc. -- again, a no-brainer (makes you wonder how friggin' rich that cardboard inventor guy really is!) -Shoes -- I guess shoes could still be worn, but they could never be transported. Is there any other box in the world more widely known and accepted as the "Shoe Box?"
Ok I thought enough today.
Tomorrow I will have another GAME for EVERYONE to play! It will be called...Everybody Loves PATRICK!
-Chris
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