8.01.2003
This story made me sad. It's a post about EWR 4.0, which just became part of .400 Software Studios, which I work for:
::I apologize as I am not very well with English as I am just learning it.
I'm a father of a boy who had cancer. He was the biggest wrestling fan. When he went into the hospital we bought a notebook P.C so that we could keep in touch with him. The hospital he was staying at was hours away so it was the easiest way to keep in touch with him.
While in the hospital he came upon this game. My son had not been so happy in a very long time but when he found this game he smiled a lot more then he did before.
He wasn't part of this community but he did read it and was extremely excited about the most recent version which was released today. I write this as tears come down my face and I it becomes harder and harder to breath. Two weeks ago my son passed away from his illness. The last time I saw him alive in person he was telling me all about this game and what was happening in it. I didn't understand it because I am not sure or knowledgable about wrestling all that much, but I listened as though it was as important to me as it was to him because the idea that this game gave him so much joy made me feel so happy and extremely grateful to the creator of this game.
It's hard to keep the tears from falling. My son was looking forward to the release of this game and it breaks my heart that he was never able to play it.
I want to thank the creator though for bringing the last six months of my sons life to a much brighter and happier existance. If there is a heaven then my son is playing this game and permorming combat moves to his pillows like he did before he became sick.
Thanks,
[name deleted]::
That really touches me...because, to be honest, I feel the same way about my games. They bring me a lot of happiness. Not quite as much as Em or playing sports, but they do all the same.
::I apologize as I am not very well with English as I am just learning it.
I'm a father of a boy who had cancer. He was the biggest wrestling fan. When he went into the hospital we bought a notebook P.C so that we could keep in touch with him. The hospital he was staying at was hours away so it was the easiest way to keep in touch with him.
While in the hospital he came upon this game. My son had not been so happy in a very long time but when he found this game he smiled a lot more then he did before.
He wasn't part of this community but he did read it and was extremely excited about the most recent version which was released today. I write this as tears come down my face and I it becomes harder and harder to breath. Two weeks ago my son passed away from his illness. The last time I saw him alive in person he was telling me all about this game and what was happening in it. I didn't understand it because I am not sure or knowledgable about wrestling all that much, but I listened as though it was as important to me as it was to him because the idea that this game gave him so much joy made me feel so happy and extremely grateful to the creator of this game.
It's hard to keep the tears from falling. My son was looking forward to the release of this game and it breaks my heart that he was never able to play it.
I want to thank the creator though for bringing the last six months of my sons life to a much brighter and happier existance. If there is a heaven then my son is playing this game and permorming combat moves to his pillows like he did before he became sick.
Thanks,
[name deleted]::
That really touches me...because, to be honest, I feel the same way about my games. They bring me a lot of happiness. Not quite as much as Em or playing sports, but they do all the same.
I tried using this as my sig, but it didn't work:
John Comey: Man, Writer, Philosopher, Softball God
-Mike Spears
John Comey: Man, Writer, Philosopher, Softball God
-Mike Spears
And...yet another small "test". I'll bluff my way through this:
IllthoughtOutSN: Quick, give me something funny.
IllthoughtOutSN: ...you choked!
This was to Jeremy.
IllthoughtOutSN: Quick, give me something funny.
IllthoughtOutSN: ...you choked!
This was to Jeremy.
I had some things I wanted to post, but damn...I can't remember any of it.
I got the .400 Software Studios internship. I'm quite happy about that.
I also did a mock draft for the ABL.
Tomorrow's going to be a day from hell. Damn packing. Maybe I should sleep now.
I guess this is more filler to ensure that my new headline gets updated.
Yeah, that's it.
I got the .400 Software Studios internship. I'm quite happy about that.
I also did a mock draft for the ABL.
Tomorrow's going to be a day from hell. Damn packing. Maybe I should sleep now.
I guess this is more filler to ensure that my new headline gets updated.
Yeah, that's it.
Some pictures from my softball game:
Getting ready....
...to hit a home run
...coming around the bases to score
After hitting said homer.
We won pretty big tonight...something like 19-3 or something. Dave, my old co-worker and one of the few friends I made out here, homered too.
At least one of my final games ended in a victory.
I'll have more pics on Saturday, I hope.
Getting ready....
...to hit a home run
...coming around the bases to score
After hitting said homer.
We won pretty big tonight...something like 19-3 or something. Dave, my old co-worker and one of the few friends I made out here, homered too.
At least one of my final games ended in a victory.
I'll have more pics on Saturday, I hope.
7.29.2003
Justchlln: who is the sexiest cartoon character of all time?
IllthoughtOutSN: Daphne.
Justchlln: ... duck?
IllthoughtOutSN: From Scooby Doo.
Justchlln: good call
Justchlln: i always like bugs bunny when he dressed up as a girl
IllthoughtOutSN: So, you like rabbits in drag.
Justchlln: essentially
IllthoughtOutSN: That's going in my Blog.
You're welcome, Woody.
IllthoughtOutSN: Daphne.
Justchlln: ... duck?
IllthoughtOutSN: From Scooby Doo.
Justchlln: good call
Justchlln: i always like bugs bunny when he dressed up as a girl
IllthoughtOutSN: So, you like rabbits in drag.
Justchlln: essentially
IllthoughtOutSN: That's going in my Blog.
You're welcome, Woody.
7.28.2003
Ok, I'm stealing this from Grover. Here we go:
1) First Grade Teacher: Mrs. somethingorother
2) Last word you said: "Emmy!"
3) Last song you sang: "Realist Nigga" by Biggie, 50, and Eminem
4) Last person you hugged: Em, about five minutes ago
6) Last time you said 'I love you': This morning.
8) What's in your CD player: A mix CD
9) What color socks are you wearing: White.
10) What's under your bed: I'm not sure...but it could be a monster. So, I'd rather not look.
11) What time did you wake up today: 7:30am
12) Current taste: Cherry coke.
13) Current hair: Long.
14) Current clothes: Pair of Nike basketball shorts. I haven't left my bed yet (and it's 10:11am), so I haven't changed.
15) Current annoyance: Having to go clean out my car and take it to the dealership so I can spend a lot of money to get it fixed.
16) Current longing: The Alienware Area-51M I found on eBay...or the Ted Williams jersey I might buy today.
17) Current desktop picture: None.
18) Current worry: How much money will fixing my car cost?
20) Story behind your Blogger username: I'm generally incoherent.
21) Current favourite article of clothing: The usual...athletic clothes.
22) Favourite physical feature of the opposite sex/same sex: I'm not picky.
23) Last CD that you bought: Eminem's "Eminem Show CD"...last year.
24) Favourite place to be: Wherever I feel comfortable...baseball diamond, basketball court, Barnes and Noble, my bedroom, in a comfy chair...wherever.
25) Least favourite place: The dentist or work.
26) Time you wake up in the morning: 7-8am
27) If you could play an instrument, what would it be: acoustic guitar
28) Favorite color: Blue or red.
29) Do you believe in an afterlife: Sure.
30) How tall are you: About 6'3"
31) Current favourite word/saying: Giddyup.
32) Favorite book: "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy", by Douglas Adams
33) Favorite season: Spring for baseball, fall for the Eagles
34) One person from your past you wish you could go back and talk to: Erin Thompson
35) Favorite day: Friday, or gameday (any day)
36) Where do you want to go: Right now, home. Ultimately...Boston.
37) What is your career going to be like: I...have no idea yet.
38) How many kids do you want?: 3...two boys and a girl.
39) What kind of car will you have: 95 Jetta.
40) Type a line you remember from any book: "The Siloastic (sp) Armorfiends disagreed and pulverized the computer." - Hitchhiker's Guide
41) A random lyric:
I know someday you'll have a beautiful life
I know you'll be a star
In somebody else's sky
but why, why, whyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy
Can't it be, oh can't it be...
Mine..............................................
Social Life:
[Best girl friend] : Emily Potts
[Best guy friend] : Craig Hazelwood
[What type automobile do you wish you drove]: Acura Legend
[Do you have a job] : I did, but I'm moving and am looking again
[Do you like being around people] : In general? No. If it's sports-related, then yes.
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Who:
[Do you argue the most with] : Nobody...I stay away from people I don't get along with.
[Do you always get along with] : Em, Tanya, Woody, Alan, Jeremy
[Is the most trustworthy] : Em, Tanya, Woody, Jeremy
[Makes you laugh the most] : Ken, Renner, Bort, Ford, Woody
[Has been there through all the hard times] : Em has since she's met me...but before that, nobody.
[Is the most blunt] : Angerson
[Is the smartest] : Em, Ken
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My Favorites:
[song] : "Crash Into Me" - Dave Matthews Band; "Superman" - Eminem; "High and Dry" - Radiohead; "Hey Jude" - Beatles
[color] : ...blue...and....red...
[color to wear] : See above.
[tv show] : Seinfeld
[types of movies] : Comedies
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Do You . . .
[want a tattoo]: Eh.
[ever have the falling dream]: Not in awhile
[have a computer in your room]: I have two laptops. I have a computer wherever I go.
[have any regrets]: Maybe one or two, but they're inconsequential.
[are you happy]: Getting there...
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What would you do . . .
[if you had 10 mins to live]: Hug Em.
[when was your first crush?]: Elementary school.
[how romantic are you? [1-10]: 8.
[memory/thing you miss most]: Summer of '97.
[occupation you want] : MLB Beat Writer.
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STUFF
* which finger is your favorite?: I don't play favorites on the hand.
* what do you do to vent anger?: Play sports...other than that, I tend to let things go.
* are you passive or aggressive?: Depends.
* which was your best halloween costume?: My Mets jersey when I was 8.
* have you ever thought seriously about committing suicide: I try everything once.
* what is your soap opera name? My...what? My porn name is Pooch Brisban.
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*WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE...
* ...quote from a movie : I'm sure I have one of these somewhere...and I'm sure it's from Field of Dreams.
* ...place to wash: In a public restroom.
* ...alcoholic drink: Don't drink alcohol.
* ...love song : "Crush" - Dave Matthews Band
* what is the best "unexpected thing" a guy could do for a girl?: Be there when they're not expected to be.
* what do you really think of britney spears?: She's hot, but eh.
* what are your true feelings toward the opposite sex?: I can usually find something to make them pretty, but generally find something to make them rather annoying.
* how many times did you fail your permit and/or drivers license test?: Permit, twice. Driving test, none. All that illegal driving came in handy.
* give one random fact about yourself : I think I'm going through depression, but am coming out of it.
1. What time is it? 10:37am.
.Name? John
3. Name as it appears on birth certificate? John Joseph Comey IV
4. Been anywhere other than America? Nebraska. Anyone who stuck a boring foreign country in the middle of the US...they deserve some hot pokers up the arse.
5. Been toilet papering? No, I use my boxers.
6. Love someone so much it made you cry? Yes.
7. Been in a car accident? Three.
8. Croutons or bacon bits? Both, baby!
11. Favorite Restaurant? Olive Garden, Chili's, Philadelphia Steak and Hoagie
12. Favorite flower? None particularly.
13. Favorite sport to watch? Football if the Eagles are on.
14. Favorite Drink? Ice Tea
15. Favorite ice cream? Chocolate fudge brownie (Ben and Jerry's)
16. Disney or Warner Brothers? WB; screw Disney.
17. Favorite fast food restaurant? Subway.
18. What color is your bedroom carpet? Hardwood.
20. Before this one, whom did you get your last e-mail from? Joe Stallings from .400 Studios (good news!)
21. Which store would you choose to max out your credit card? Alienware online.
22. What do you do most often when you are bored? Write.
23. Most annoying thing people ask you? "What do you want to do with yourself?"
24. Bedtime: 11pm-1am
28. Last person you were out to dinner with? Em.
29. Ford, Dodge or Chevy? Don't really care.
30. Time you finished this survey: 10:43am.
// YOUR ROOM, WAKING UP //
01. What color are your walls? White.
02. What color is your bedspread/sheets? Blue and green.
04. Any posters/bulletin boards/designs in your room? My Eagles painting, a UConn pennant, a PSU pennant, Em's marathon number thing, some pictures and a calendar.
05. Do you have a TV? Yes, but I don't know the size.
06. Do you have a phone? Regular phone and a cell.
07. Do you have your own computer? No, I'm doing this on a Etch-N-Sketch.
08. Do you have a desk? I do, but I'm not using it.
09. What are your most treasured belongings in your room? All of my autographed balls, my Eagles jerseys
10. What are your most favorite things in your room? My laptop and my ABL stuff
11. Do you have any fancy lights in your room? Nope.
// GETTING READY //
01. What is the first thing you do when you wake up? Check my email and websites.
02. Anything unusual? Well, I go outside in the nude and shake someone's hand. I generally look for a gang member.
03. Do you pick out your clothes the night before school? Oh, of course, since I'm still in school.
04. Do you try your best to look cute for school? I always did my makeup, and practiced puckering my lips.
// HOME //
When you come home are you. . .
01. Miserable? A good portion of it.
02. Happy? Rarely.
03. Tired? Generally.
04. LEAVE ME ALONE? Pretty much.
// OTHER //
01. Do you take walks around your neighborhood sometimes? I'm not the "walking" type.
02. What are some hobbies of yours? Writing, comedy, working on my baseball league, play sports, play video games
03. Do you collect anything? Some baseball cards, memorabilia
04. What do you do in your spare time? See above
05. Are you in love, or at least falling? I have been for the last six years.
// NIGHT TIME //
01. What do you do before you go to bed? Check email and websites, read a book.
02. Do you kiss your parents/guardians goodnight, or just say "goodnight"? I don't do either.
03. What way do you sleep (ex: on your side, tummy, etc.)? On the side.
04. Do you like your life? Actually, I enjoy my life sometimes. Sometimes I can't stand it.
-----Have You-----
Smoked?: Cigarettes once, when I was 10. I enjoy the occassional cigar.
Been Drunk as hell?: No, but I'm good at faking it.
Shoplifted?: Yes, I had a problem for awhile.
Lied? Yes, I had a problem with that for awhile too, when I was younger.
Betrayed a friend? No, don't recall doing that.
Been to jail? Well, I've been arrested.
Smoked weed? No, but I've had a second-hand high.
Done LSD? Nope.
Done any other illegal drug? Nope.
Screwed something not of the human race? A caterpillar once. Ok...twice.
Screwed something not alive? Did I mention that the caterpillar wasn't alive?
Cheated on someone? When I was younger...does that count? I was, like, 10.
Used someone? Yes, and I've been used...a lot.
Paid someone for sex? Nope.
Been paid for sex? Nope.
Played strip poker? No, but I taught my first serious gf to play poker, and she played strip poker with some guy in Maryland with the knowledge I instilled in her...two weeks after I did so.
Skipped school? Yes
Skipped school to get high/drunk? Nope.
Danced naked? That's *personal*, thank you.
Danced naked in public? Can't say I did that.
Flashed someone? Of course.
Mooned someone? Nope.
Kissed someone? ...I'm engaged...
Kissed someone of the same sex? Nope.
Held hands? I've kissed someone, but I'm waiting on this until I get married.
Hugged someone? If I answer no, then I'm lying because I said I did in the third question of this thing. Oh, you think you're sneaky, Mr. Survey, don't you?
French kissed? Yes.
Stolen money? Yes.
Stolen money from family? Yes...see "problem, shoplifting".
Stolen drugs from family? No.
Been convicted of a crime? Yes.
Dated someone because you heard they were 'easy'? Yes.
Had someone date you because they thought you were 'easy'? I'd have to be, wouldn't I?!
Been called a whore? Two days ago.
Been called a bitch? Does "tall little bitch" count?
Watched porn? Yep, but for the comedy aspect. I'm actually serious on this one. The plots these people come up with...oh, what hilarity!
Taped porn? ...why would I do that? Do I own PRISM (five points to anyone who remembers that channel).
Watched porn you taped? If I've never taped porn, how could I watch it?
Kissed someone in a moving vehicle? Is that really hard to do or something? Why does it need its own question?
Screwed someone in a moving vehicle? No, haven't done that.
Tried to kill yourself? Yes, once.
Tried to kill someone else? Nope.
Told someone you hated them? That's too mean.
Told someone you loved them and didn't mean it? Don't recall.
How old are you emotionally? Probably about 28.
How about mentally? Probably 19 or 20. I'm pretty naive at times.
SEX, ETC.
Let's get this one over with- have you ever even had sex before? Yes, with one person...and I'm engaged to her. But, no holding hands!
Are you straight, bisexual, gay, or lesbian? Straight.
Do you feel comfortable talking about sexual things or uncomfortable? If it's not about me...I'm a "don't kiss and tell" kind of guy.
Do you feel comfortable talking about sexual things regarding your own experiences, what turns you on, etc.? Don't kiss and tell, generally.
On a scale of 1-10, one being the least, and ten being the most, how perverted do you feel you are? I..have no idea. How do I judge myself against others?
If you're a teenager, are your hormones making you undoubtedly horny? I'm not a teenager.
What do you think of pornography? Quite funny.
LOVE
Do you believe in love as a concept? Why or why not? I believe in it as a way of life.
Do you have a boyfriend or girlfriend or crush? I have a fiancee.
Do you love them? Why or why not? I have a fiancee, but I'm only lukewarm towards her.
On a scale of 1-10, one being the least and ten being the most, how important is your boyfriend, girlfriend, or crush to you? 29.
On a scale of 1-10, how important is the way your boyfriend's/girlfriend's/crush's family feel about you to you? It's important, because I wouldn't want any stress on her from her family. I know her dad and brother like me, and that's what matters.
If your family hated your crush, boyfriend, or girlfriend, would you still go out with them? That wouldn't bother me in the slightest. Of course, my family loves Em more than they like ME...so...
Are you physically attracted to your crush, boyfriend, or girlfriend? Why or why not? I've been with her for six years. Of course.
Do you think The Beatles were high when they wrote the song, "All You Need is Love?" Weren't they always high?
How do you know when you love someone? You can look at them and know.
Is love worth it? Yes, it's always worth it.
FRIENDS
On a scale of 1-10, how important are your friends to you? It's very tough to become my "friend". I have more acquaintances than anyone I know...but I only have a very small group of friends. So, friends mean a lot to me...10.
Have you ever fallen in love with a friend? How did that work out, if you did? Nope.
How well do your friends know you? Do you think they would still be your friends if they knew EVERYTHING, no exceptions, about you? If so, which friends? Yeah, my friends know pretty much everything about me...and find most of it hilarious (I guess I tell it well).
Ten years from now, which friends do you hope to still be in touch with? Everyone in my wedding party.
YOUR PSYCHE
Do you have any diagnosed mental disorders? No, but I think I've been depressed, as I've touched on.
Do you have any undiagnosed mental disorders? Maybe, but I think most disorders are bullshit.
If you do in fact have a diagnosed or even undiagnosed mental disorder, describe what it feels like and/or your personal experiences with it. I feel like I'm in a rut an awful lot, and get bored way too easily. There are things I can do...but once I start to do them, I lose interest. So, I sort of sit there. It's very disheartening.
Have you ever been to a therapist, psychiatrist, or psychologist before? If so, were they helpful to you? Yes, but I was 9-10, and I don't think they were too helpful.
Do you think your dreams are a window into your soul? Or do they have any significance at all? Yes, they are. Dreams I've had would back that claim up. ...I wish I could remember them...
Finished at 11:11. How romantic.
1) First Grade Teacher: Mrs. somethingorother
2) Last word you said: "Emmy!"
3) Last song you sang: "Realist Nigga" by Biggie, 50, and Eminem
4) Last person you hugged: Em, about five minutes ago
6) Last time you said 'I love you': This morning.
8) What's in your CD player: A mix CD
9) What color socks are you wearing: White.
10) What's under your bed: I'm not sure...but it could be a monster. So, I'd rather not look.
11) What time did you wake up today: 7:30am
12) Current taste: Cherry coke.
13) Current hair: Long.
14) Current clothes: Pair of Nike basketball shorts. I haven't left my bed yet (and it's 10:11am), so I haven't changed.
15) Current annoyance: Having to go clean out my car and take it to the dealership so I can spend a lot of money to get it fixed.
16) Current longing: The Alienware Area-51M I found on eBay...or the Ted Williams jersey I might buy today.
17) Current desktop picture: None.
18) Current worry: How much money will fixing my car cost?
20) Story behind your Blogger username: I'm generally incoherent.
21) Current favourite article of clothing: The usual...athletic clothes.
22) Favourite physical feature of the opposite sex/same sex: I'm not picky.
23) Last CD that you bought: Eminem's "Eminem Show CD"...last year.
24) Favourite place to be: Wherever I feel comfortable...baseball diamond, basketball court, Barnes and Noble, my bedroom, in a comfy chair...wherever.
25) Least favourite place: The dentist or work.
26) Time you wake up in the morning: 7-8am
27) If you could play an instrument, what would it be: acoustic guitar
28) Favorite color: Blue or red.
29) Do you believe in an afterlife: Sure.
30) How tall are you: About 6'3"
31) Current favourite word/saying: Giddyup.
32) Favorite book: "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy", by Douglas Adams
33) Favorite season: Spring for baseball, fall for the Eagles
34) One person from your past you wish you could go back and talk to: Erin Thompson
35) Favorite day: Friday, or gameday (any day)
36) Where do you want to go: Right now, home. Ultimately...Boston.
37) What is your career going to be like: I...have no idea yet.
38) How many kids do you want?: 3...two boys and a girl.
39) What kind of car will you have: 95 Jetta.
40) Type a line you remember from any book: "The Siloastic (sp) Armorfiends disagreed and pulverized the computer." - Hitchhiker's Guide
41) A random lyric:
I know someday you'll have a beautiful life
I know you'll be a star
In somebody else's sky
but why, why, whyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy
Can't it be, oh can't it be...
Mine..............................................
Social Life:
[Best girl friend] : Emily Potts
[Best guy friend] : Craig Hazelwood
[What type automobile do you wish you drove]: Acura Legend
[Do you have a job] : I did, but I'm moving and am looking again
[Do you like being around people] : In general? No. If it's sports-related, then yes.
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Who:
[Do you argue the most with] : Nobody...I stay away from people I don't get along with.
[Do you always get along with] : Em, Tanya, Woody, Alan, Jeremy
[Is the most trustworthy] : Em, Tanya, Woody, Jeremy
[Makes you laugh the most] : Ken, Renner, Bort, Ford, Woody
[Has been there through all the hard times] : Em has since she's met me...but before that, nobody.
[Is the most blunt] : Angerson
[Is the smartest] : Em, Ken
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My Favorites:
[song] : "Crash Into Me" - Dave Matthews Band; "Superman" - Eminem; "High and Dry" - Radiohead; "Hey Jude" - Beatles
[color] : ...blue...and....red...
[color to wear] : See above.
[tv show] : Seinfeld
[types of movies] : Comedies
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Do You . . .
[want a tattoo]: Eh.
[ever have the falling dream]: Not in awhile
[have a computer in your room]: I have two laptops. I have a computer wherever I go.
[have any regrets]: Maybe one or two, but they're inconsequential.
[are you happy]: Getting there...
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What would you do . . .
[if you had 10 mins to live]: Hug Em.
[when was your first crush?]: Elementary school.
[how romantic are you? [1-10]: 8.
[memory/thing you miss most]: Summer of '97.
[occupation you want] : MLB Beat Writer.
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STUFF
* which finger is your favorite?: I don't play favorites on the hand.
* what do you do to vent anger?: Play sports...other than that, I tend to let things go.
* are you passive or aggressive?: Depends.
* which was your best halloween costume?: My Mets jersey when I was 8.
* have you ever thought seriously about committing suicide: I try everything once.
* what is your soap opera name? My...what? My porn name is Pooch Brisban.
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*WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE...
* ...quote from a movie : I'm sure I have one of these somewhere...and I'm sure it's from Field of Dreams.
* ...place to wash: In a public restroom.
* ...alcoholic drink: Don't drink alcohol.
* ...love song : "Crush" - Dave Matthews Band
* what is the best "unexpected thing" a guy could do for a girl?: Be there when they're not expected to be.
* what do you really think of britney spears?: She's hot, but eh.
* what are your true feelings toward the opposite sex?: I can usually find something to make them pretty, but generally find something to make them rather annoying.
* how many times did you fail your permit and/or drivers license test?: Permit, twice. Driving test, none. All that illegal driving came in handy.
* give one random fact about yourself : I think I'm going through depression, but am coming out of it.
1. What time is it? 10:37am.
.Name? John
3. Name as it appears on birth certificate? John Joseph Comey IV
4. Been anywhere other than America? Nebraska. Anyone who stuck a boring foreign country in the middle of the US...they deserve some hot pokers up the arse.
5. Been toilet papering? No, I use my boxers.
6. Love someone so much it made you cry? Yes.
7. Been in a car accident? Three.
8. Croutons or bacon bits? Both, baby!
11. Favorite Restaurant? Olive Garden, Chili's, Philadelphia Steak and Hoagie
12. Favorite flower? None particularly.
13. Favorite sport to watch? Football if the Eagles are on.
14. Favorite Drink? Ice Tea
15. Favorite ice cream? Chocolate fudge brownie (Ben and Jerry's)
16. Disney or Warner Brothers? WB; screw Disney.
17. Favorite fast food restaurant? Subway.
18. What color is your bedroom carpet? Hardwood.
20. Before this one, whom did you get your last e-mail from? Joe Stallings from .400 Studios (good news!)
21. Which store would you choose to max out your credit card? Alienware online.
22. What do you do most often when you are bored? Write.
23. Most annoying thing people ask you? "What do you want to do with yourself?"
24. Bedtime: 11pm-1am
28. Last person you were out to dinner with? Em.
29. Ford, Dodge or Chevy? Don't really care.
30. Time you finished this survey: 10:43am.
// YOUR ROOM, WAKING UP //
01. What color are your walls? White.
02. What color is your bedspread/sheets? Blue and green.
04. Any posters/bulletin boards/designs in your room? My Eagles painting, a UConn pennant, a PSU pennant, Em's marathon number thing, some pictures and a calendar.
05. Do you have a TV? Yes, but I don't know the size.
06. Do you have a phone? Regular phone and a cell.
07. Do you have your own computer? No, I'm doing this on a Etch-N-Sketch.
08. Do you have a desk? I do, but I'm not using it.
09. What are your most treasured belongings in your room? All of my autographed balls, my Eagles jerseys
10. What are your most favorite things in your room? My laptop and my ABL stuff
11. Do you have any fancy lights in your room? Nope.
// GETTING READY //
01. What is the first thing you do when you wake up? Check my email and websites.
02. Anything unusual? Well, I go outside in the nude and shake someone's hand. I generally look for a gang member.
03. Do you pick out your clothes the night before school? Oh, of course, since I'm still in school.
04. Do you try your best to look cute for school? I always did my makeup, and practiced puckering my lips.
// HOME //
When you come home are you. . .
01. Miserable? A good portion of it.
02. Happy? Rarely.
03. Tired? Generally.
04. LEAVE ME ALONE? Pretty much.
// OTHER //
01. Do you take walks around your neighborhood sometimes? I'm not the "walking" type.
02. What are some hobbies of yours? Writing, comedy, working on my baseball league, play sports, play video games
03. Do you collect anything? Some baseball cards, memorabilia
04. What do you do in your spare time? See above
05. Are you in love, or at least falling? I have been for the last six years.
// NIGHT TIME //
01. What do you do before you go to bed? Check email and websites, read a book.
02. Do you kiss your parents/guardians goodnight, or just say "goodnight"? I don't do either.
03. What way do you sleep (ex: on your side, tummy, etc.)? On the side.
04. Do you like your life? Actually, I enjoy my life sometimes. Sometimes I can't stand it.
-----Have You-----
Smoked?: Cigarettes once, when I was 10. I enjoy the occassional cigar.
Been Drunk as hell?: No, but I'm good at faking it.
Shoplifted?: Yes, I had a problem for awhile.
Lied? Yes, I had a problem with that for awhile too, when I was younger.
Betrayed a friend? No, don't recall doing that.
Been to jail? Well, I've been arrested.
Smoked weed? No, but I've had a second-hand high.
Done LSD? Nope.
Done any other illegal drug? Nope.
Screwed something not of the human race? A caterpillar once. Ok...twice.
Screwed something not alive? Did I mention that the caterpillar wasn't alive?
Cheated on someone? When I was younger...does that count? I was, like, 10.
Used someone? Yes, and I've been used...a lot.
Paid someone for sex? Nope.
Been paid for sex? Nope.
Played strip poker? No, but I taught my first serious gf to play poker, and she played strip poker with some guy in Maryland with the knowledge I instilled in her...two weeks after I did so.
Skipped school? Yes
Skipped school to get high/drunk? Nope.
Danced naked? That's *personal*, thank you.
Danced naked in public? Can't say I did that.
Flashed someone? Of course.
Mooned someone? Nope.
Kissed someone? ...I'm engaged...
Kissed someone of the same sex? Nope.
Held hands? I've kissed someone, but I'm waiting on this until I get married.
Hugged someone? If I answer no, then I'm lying because I said I did in the third question of this thing. Oh, you think you're sneaky, Mr. Survey, don't you?
French kissed? Yes.
Stolen money? Yes.
Stolen money from family? Yes...see "problem, shoplifting".
Stolen drugs from family? No.
Been convicted of a crime? Yes.
Dated someone because you heard they were 'easy'? Yes.
Had someone date you because they thought you were 'easy'? I'd have to be, wouldn't I?!
Been called a whore? Two days ago.
Been called a bitch? Does "tall little bitch" count?
Watched porn? Yep, but for the comedy aspect. I'm actually serious on this one. The plots these people come up with...oh, what hilarity!
Taped porn? ...why would I do that? Do I own PRISM (five points to anyone who remembers that channel).
Watched porn you taped? If I've never taped porn, how could I watch it?
Kissed someone in a moving vehicle? Is that really hard to do or something? Why does it need its own question?
Screwed someone in a moving vehicle? No, haven't done that.
Tried to kill yourself? Yes, once.
Tried to kill someone else? Nope.
Told someone you hated them? That's too mean.
Told someone you loved them and didn't mean it? Don't recall.
How old are you emotionally? Probably about 28.
How about mentally? Probably 19 or 20. I'm pretty naive at times.
SEX, ETC.
Let's get this one over with- have you ever even had sex before? Yes, with one person...and I'm engaged to her. But, no holding hands!
Are you straight, bisexual, gay, or lesbian? Straight.
Do you feel comfortable talking about sexual things or uncomfortable? If it's not about me...I'm a "don't kiss and tell" kind of guy.
Do you feel comfortable talking about sexual things regarding your own experiences, what turns you on, etc.? Don't kiss and tell, generally.
On a scale of 1-10, one being the least, and ten being the most, how perverted do you feel you are? I..have no idea. How do I judge myself against others?
If you're a teenager, are your hormones making you undoubtedly horny? I'm not a teenager.
What do you think of pornography? Quite funny.
LOVE
Do you believe in love as a concept? Why or why not? I believe in it as a way of life.
Do you have a boyfriend or girlfriend or crush? I have a fiancee.
Do you love them? Why or why not? I have a fiancee, but I'm only lukewarm towards her.
On a scale of 1-10, one being the least and ten being the most, how important is your boyfriend, girlfriend, or crush to you? 29.
On a scale of 1-10, how important is the way your boyfriend's/girlfriend's/crush's family feel about you to you? It's important, because I wouldn't want any stress on her from her family. I know her dad and brother like me, and that's what matters.
If your family hated your crush, boyfriend, or girlfriend, would you still go out with them? That wouldn't bother me in the slightest. Of course, my family loves Em more than they like ME...so...
Are you physically attracted to your crush, boyfriend, or girlfriend? Why or why not? I've been with her for six years. Of course.
Do you think The Beatles were high when they wrote the song, "All You Need is Love?" Weren't they always high?
How do you know when you love someone? You can look at them and know.
Is love worth it? Yes, it's always worth it.
FRIENDS
On a scale of 1-10, how important are your friends to you? It's very tough to become my "friend". I have more acquaintances than anyone I know...but I only have a very small group of friends. So, friends mean a lot to me...10.
Have you ever fallen in love with a friend? How did that work out, if you did? Nope.
How well do your friends know you? Do you think they would still be your friends if they knew EVERYTHING, no exceptions, about you? If so, which friends? Yeah, my friends know pretty much everything about me...and find most of it hilarious (I guess I tell it well).
Ten years from now, which friends do you hope to still be in touch with? Everyone in my wedding party.
YOUR PSYCHE
Do you have any diagnosed mental disorders? No, but I think I've been depressed, as I've touched on.
Do you have any undiagnosed mental disorders? Maybe, but I think most disorders are bullshit.
If you do in fact have a diagnosed or even undiagnosed mental disorder, describe what it feels like and/or your personal experiences with it. I feel like I'm in a rut an awful lot, and get bored way too easily. There are things I can do...but once I start to do them, I lose interest. So, I sort of sit there. It's very disheartening.
Have you ever been to a therapist, psychiatrist, or psychologist before? If so, were they helpful to you? Yes, but I was 9-10, and I don't think they were too helpful.
Do you think your dreams are a window into your soul? Or do they have any significance at all? Yes, they are. Dreams I've had would back that claim up. ...I wish I could remember them...
Finished at 11:11. How romantic.
Oh, this is good.
Em tells me she's interested in getting a laptop. Great, I say. I have two...one's broken, but whatever. Anyway, I do some research, preliminary stuff...no big deal.
So, I'm searching eBay tonight, and for the first time, I see Alienware listed on the laptops. I'm shocked, and I click. And BAM! There it is.
Alienware Area-51M, $2,280. Yes, it's expensive...but much cheaper than what you can get on the Alienware website. This is a MAXED OUT Alienware. There's something that needs to be disclosed at this point:
I *love* the Alienware Area-51M. I've wanted one ever since the day I saw it. And now, I see one, one that's AFFORDABLE, given our low expenses and how much we have...ok, how much Em has saved up (I have a lot of money, but not $2200 and I have a trip/car payment coming up.
I EVEN LOOKED TO APPLY FOR A CREDIT CARD BECAUSE OF THIS!!! But, since I no longer have employment, I can't get one.
GAH. GAH TO HELL. I should have seen this coming. Little things had been piling up lately...and now, here's a HUGE thing.
I seriously hate money.
Em tells me she's interested in getting a laptop. Great, I say. I have two...one's broken, but whatever. Anyway, I do some research, preliminary stuff...no big deal.
So, I'm searching eBay tonight, and for the first time, I see Alienware listed on the laptops. I'm shocked, and I click. And BAM! There it is.
Alienware Area-51M, $2,280. Yes, it's expensive...but much cheaper than what you can get on the Alienware website. This is a MAXED OUT Alienware. There's something that needs to be disclosed at this point:
I *love* the Alienware Area-51M. I've wanted one ever since the day I saw it. And now, I see one, one that's AFFORDABLE, given our low expenses and how much we have...ok, how much Em has saved up (I have a lot of money, but not $2200 and I have a trip/car payment coming up.
I EVEN LOOKED TO APPLY FOR A CREDIT CARD BECAUSE OF THIS!!! But, since I no longer have employment, I can't get one.
GAH. GAH TO HELL. I should have seen this coming. Little things had been piling up lately...and now, here's a HUGE thing.
I seriously hate money.
