Day 5 - Epicness

If I were a comic book character, this would be me


I would be dating her


And it would be epic.

I loved the Scott Pilgrim series before it became popular, before it became a movie out in theaters this August. It’s a perfect series for a fan of video games, love stories, and hilarity. And the movie looks to be equally amazing.

The above images come from the Scott Pilgrim Avatar Creator. It’s a neat little application that creates spot-on versions of a person as he or she would exist in the comic series.

There are five volumes of the series out in stores now, with the sixth and final volume due this July. I recommend you buy them immediately!

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Also, I couldn't resist updating my Twitter profile icon with my new Pilgrimized portrait.

Catch Up

Going to post some things I've found interesting over the past week, but was too lazy to put up sooner.

I've been off Twittering and by the time the day is done, most of what I've wanted to say has been condensed to 140 characters and posted here.

I'm going to try do better about blogging - real blogging - not just posting videos and links.

But for now...enjoy the following videos and links.

Week of Escaping Tweet - Apr. 5

A collection of some of the escaping thoughts (tweets) from the past week – complete with COMMENTARY!
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Found my garage open, my car door open. And guess what? They've been that way since 5 PM yesterday. It's amazing I survive on my own. [I am my own worst enemy. Not that this is any surprise to me.]

Is waking up earlier than normal, not tired at all, the start of some April Fool's joke my body has planned for me? [Made it through the day unscathed, but did cause a little tomfoolery of my own.]

300th post! Weren't there supposed to be dolphins and fanfare and tiny cakes? [Am still thoroughly addicted to Twitter.]

@timpratt "Her Voice in a Bottle" - very fine, indeed. Thoroughly enjoyed the tale. [Ended up being the best short story of the week.]
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Week of Escaping Tweets - Mar. 29

A collection of some of the escaping thoughts (tweets) from the past week – complete with COMMENTARY!
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Slow start to the day. When is the weekend? (Yes, I understand it is only Tuesday.) [That was my attitude all week long: longing for the weekend.]

Picked up the remastered Ten by Pearl Jam, and the new Papa Roach. Will be playing both while working tonight. [Big music week for me. Also downloaded some Shane MacGowan, The Bad Plus, and The Dubliners. All good stuff.]

The walk was needed. Had the chance to be tossed around by 30 mph winds while listening to the new Papa Roach. Feel so much better, truly. [Once again, the only workout of the week.]

Would love to stay home from work today and do nothing. Oh wait, that was last week. That was vacation. *sniff* I miss vacation. [The weekend went by too fast, as well.]

Wandered around the bookstore but could find only books I already owned and had not yet read. [Okay, so today I wandered again, and found a few books that I didn’t own and wanted to read. Tuesday there’s a new Coben book!]

Finally registered for RAGBRAI. More expensive this year to ride across the state of Iowa. [3rd hilliest, but at least it’s short. Looks like there will only be 3 of us this year. ]

If you are bald you can make surprisingly accurate game avatars. [The new X-Box Experience allows you to create avatars like the Wii’s Miis. Pretty nifty.]

Why do some people find the need to stand so close to me in line? If you can lick the back of my neck then you are too close. [I was like: step off woman; you’ll get your popcorn soon enough.]
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Week of Escaping Tweets - Mar. 22

A collection of some of the escaping thoughts (tweets) from the past week – complete with COMMENTARY!
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Little bit later start to the day than I planned. That'll teach me to try "plan" a vacation. Only setting myself up for disappointment. [Vacation went nothing like I had planned. Disappointment I did feel, but also realized I was relaxed, which was truly the point of this vacation.]

Driving home from Iowa City. Good day spent with great friends. [It was great to see the friends again, but kind of disappointing (for me) to hear they may be moving away (but great opportunities for both of them – so I’m happy for them).]

This life of leisure has its downside. Very little is being accomplished. [Still early in the week when I was worried about the lack of accomplishments.]

2 mile walk at a quick pace on a brilliant night. Aside from every little thing (too much horror on my mind) scaring me, it was great. [My one workout for the week was too quick, but also wonderful.]

A trip to the comic shop only made me want to dig through my back issues and reread old comics. Is there anything out now truly exciting? [A week of many, many comics has convinced me that my love for them will never truly die.]

I absolutely love sitting in a theater, waiting for a new movie to start. [Only one movie this weekend – a vacation weekend! Found too much of interest on the DVR in the form of shows I’d fallen behind watching.]

Wow, a four CD, five DVD box set from Coheed and Cambria...only $80. Interesting. Also, new Papa Roach. Good music week for me. [Going to be getting some new music this Tuesday, but how much?]

I am IMMENSELY satisfied with the ending of Battlestar Galactica. Can't think of another show that ended as well as this one did.[Simply an amazing series throughout its entire run. Bravo!]
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Week of Escaping Tweets - Mar. 15

A collection of some of the escaping thoughts (tweets) from the past week – complete with COMMENTARY!
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Reread issue 1 of Seekers: Into the Mystery for what must be the 100th time, and still find it to be an amazing piece of writing. [This nostalgia prompted me to pick up the reissue of Transmetropolitan this week at the comic shop. First issue in that series is also very good.]

The "idea" of half-marathon training has totally ruined my once healthy obsession with going to the gym. Can't drag myself there tonight. [After being so gung-ho – if only in my mind for a day – I decided to not do this half-marathon. Just too much too soon.]

Another day with no good excuse for my behavior, for my lack of any action. My mantra seems to be: "Tomorrow. Definitely tomorrow." [Which turned into nothing – absolutely no working out – for the entire week!]

Finished work a little early. I'm on vacation now! [I LOVE being on vacation. Not having to work, or worry about getting ready for work. It’ll be a week of projects, but also relaxation.]

Big Bang Mini on the DS is highly addictive and a BLAST. A ton of fun for $19.99. [This is the type of game I can enjoy. Simple controls. Highly addictive. Smooth learning curve. It’s just now getting difficult, but pleasantly so.]

Going to change out of the Cobra uniform and into something respectable for a baptism. Even evil follows a dress code at church. [After the baptism and dinner I went to a movie with an uncle and then stood around talking in the chilly parking lot afterwards. Was a very nice night.]

I need to Follow more people (or get a life) - I keep flipping back here hoping for some new, exciting post from someone... [Life. I need to get a life. ]
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Week of Escaping Tweets - Mar. 8

A collection of some of the escaping thoughts (tweets) from the past week – complete with COMMENTARY!
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Almost didn't go for the workout, but did, and am very happy I did. Feel rejuvenated and happy. Gotta love those endorphins! [This was a week of only ½ as much workout time and miles. It was just a tough week to make it to the gym. Apathy won out in most cases. High hopes for this week: start training for a half-marathon, and my weight is right at 200.2 lbs., just a bit more and I’m down under 200 lbs.]

Still no Starman Omnibus Vol. 2, but I did pick up the Seekers: Into The Mystery TP (this series has one of the best issues I've ever read). [It’s late now. And I wanted to finsh the newest 39 Clues book, but I may just have to read that first issue of Seekers - it is simply amazing.]

I know he doesn't read all the Twittering he follows, but how cool to be Followed by amazing author, Harlan Coben. [What? I can geek out if I want to.]

It is beautiful out. A cool rain after a long, hot workout feels amazing. [Love the rain. Always have.]

Go NOW and watch the new Star Trek trailer. NOW. [Best 2.5 minutes of the week.]

Finally current with Lost. Best show EVER! Simply amazing. [The more I think back over the past 4 and a half seasons, the more brilliant I find the show to be.]

Alone in the gym - near midnight - and all I can do is imagine evils lurking in the shadows, hiding behind the mirrors. [What? So I’m a chicken. Sue me. I have a more than great imagination.]

To Dollhouse haters: it's not that bad. Only seen the first ep., but the writing has wit and flow, only lacking Whedon's normal humor. [Have now watched two episodes and am really getting into the show and its underlying mystery.]
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Week of Escaping Tweets - Mar. 1

A collection of some of the escaping thoughts (tweets) from the past week - complete with COMMENTARY!
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Nothing like the feeling of watching thousands (yes, thousands) of dollars disappear in the tiny envelopes of monthly bills. [I really hate paying bills.]

It's such a warm and beautiful day. I'm going to have to do something outside tonight (and still probably go to the gym). [I got off of work and was excited to get back to the great outdoors…]

Turns out exhaustion trumps even the most beautiful of days. No workout for me tonight. Thus ends a streak of 11 straight days. […but I was damn tired.]

I think I just volunteered myself for the biking part of a triathlon? [Was approached by a lady from work to see if I’d be interested in joining their team. The more I think about it, the more I hope it works out.]

Hung some sketches, a comic, a clock, and a sign up at my place. Starting to finally - after 1.5 years - look like someone lives here. [I can’t stop from pausing and staring at this new addition to my domicile – I need to get some more frames, some more art.]

Seems as though I spend a good part of my life sweating now. [I’m just happy I’m still enjoying it all so much.]
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Week of Escaping Tweets - Feb. 15

A collection of some of the escaping thoughts (tweets) from the past week - complete with COMMENTARY!
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No Guitar Hero with my friends, mom. [This week’s episode of The Big Bang Theory was hilarious.]

Lazy lady at work who refuses to turn on all of the lights on in our common area is going to drive me absolutely nuts! [As far as pet peeves go, this one is my largest and most frustrating right now. It seriously makes me wall-punching mad to show up at work, day after day, and find this happening.]

It's total crap - all my mail (except a $5 Rewards Zone cert.) was bills today. Big bills; the killers. [I did finally receive my tax refund which has helped with my money stress and difficulties.]

Got around for work with 5 minutes to spare. What fun can be had in 5 minutes? [Seems like par for the course – the only time I do find to have for fun is too short to use.]

It must be noticeable - the weight loss. 3 separate compliments on my appearance in the past 2 days. [The compliments are a huge added bonus I never expected.]

My walk turned into the first run of the year. And it was good. Not as tough as I would have thought. Go me. [Now I’m training for my second marathon.]

The gym is a dangerous place - so many things to workout on. I was there for 2 hours straight working out. [Still am going to struggle getting there – and then leaving after only 30 minutes – in the morning. I just bet I will struggle.]

Gas pump clicked off at exactly $25. I love round numbers. [Cool stuff like this is very rare.]

The DMRegister is now following me on Twitter. Cool beans. [I actually wouldn’t mind doing my writing professionally – have I mentioned that?]

Off to do Valentine's Day with The Girl. [Wonderful meal at Bravo! (veal – which was a little bland, but the marsala sauce was great) and a movie Confessions of a Shopoholic which was pretty funny.]

The weekend went by too quick. Way too quick. [I’m exhausted, and I’m off to bed.]
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The Bee

I'm busy as a bee this week, what with work, exercising, and...well, those two are keeping more than busy. I haven't abandoned the posting here - it's taken the form of Twittering - which you can view on the right hand side of the page. I'm also still making posts on the other two blogs: A Year of Stories, Pirate and A Year of Loss and Health, Pirate.

Brevity the Busy Bee. That's me this week.

I Tweet

I have joined Twitter to give you even more pirate-y goodness. (Three separate blogs weren't nearly enough.) For those of you not in the know, Twitter allows you to post brief messages -140 characters or less - via your mobile devices (or off the web). It's a way to follow a person as they go through the everyday motions of their life.

You can see the Escaping Tweets on the right hand side of the blog under the information About Me. If you already Twitter, you can follow me that way as well (search "escapepirate").

I've always thought Twitter to be quite interesting, and it now offers me the opportunity to keep writing even when I'm far away from computers - like that week of RAGBRAI each year.

This should be fun.