Saturday, December 30, 2006
Thursday, November 16, 2006
Tuesday, October 31, 2006
Monday, October 23, 2006
Wednesday, October 04, 2006
Tuesday, October 03, 2006
Wednesday, September 20, 2006
First serious post in 8 years:
(Who knows, something else might happen in 8 years.)
I’m taking a political science class on state and local government. At first I was only appreciative that the professor was my comic relief in between statics and engineering analysis II. However, discussing the Texas bill of rights and certain provisions it makes along with the controversial issue of same-sex marriages, I wonder the validity of a marriage license. Now before making Neper feel like such an ass because of the idea that I would get any of these concepts from that guy I know (although he did cultivate interest and basis), at least pretend like you skimmed the post.
Why do people get “married”? legal or church
a.) sovereign union - - public declaration of covenant between man, woman and God, originating and intended purpose centered around religion
b.) get (in TX) insurance benefits, inheritance rights, and ability to file joint tax returns
c.) secular, attempt at guilt free - - some rationalization or structure to social practices, legally binding contract (b & c including gay marriage)
Now, it seems to me that each of these could take place without a marriage license.
a.) Have a Church wedding
b.) Make legal provisions ( i.e. written will)
c.) Make a legally binding contract fearing separation (same idea as a prenuptial agreement, or community property clause)
A classmate sent me an email regarding his opinions of the Establishment Clause, its too often interpretation and repercussions thereof. This brought to my attention that the First Amendment prevents the government from mandating a religious act. (Think about that for a second. An alternative wording or interpretation I prefer.) Hold that thought.
A Common law marriage in TX occurs at the point one of the following takes place
a.) same residence for at least 60 consecutive days
b.) register at accommodations as Mr. and Mrs.
c.) Publicly claim to be married
Now, granted millions of Americans live under these conditions and nothing ever comes of it, yet is this not legally declaring two (the quantity, a whole different issue) people as being married? Is marriage a solely religious practice? Considering any motive except for a sovereign union, could take place without religion (or “church”) involved, is this not the only form of marriage, leaving anything else to fall more realistically as a construction or convenience of society?
So the rationale of a marriage license or any gov’t recognition of marriage would be what again?
Tuesday, September 19, 2006
Friday, September 08, 2006
kILL hANNAH
I want a girl with lips like morphine,
Knock me out every time they touch me.
I wanna feel a kiss just crush me,
And break me down.
Knock me out (knock me out),
Knock me out (knock me out).
Cause I’ve waited for all my life,
To be here with you tonight.
I want a girl with lips like morphine,
Blow a kiss that leaves me gasping.
And I wanna feel that lightning strike me,
And burn me down.
Knock me out (knock me out),
Knock me out (knock me out).
Cause I’ve waited for all my life,
To be here with you tonight.
Just put me on my back,
Knock me out again.
I want a girl with lips like morphine,
Knock me out every time they touch me.
I want a girl with lips like morphine,
To knock me out.
See I’ve waited for all my life,
To be here with you tonight.
Just put me on my back,
Knock me out again.
Tuesday, August 22, 2006
Tuesday, August 08, 2006
Friday, July 28, 2006
Tuesday, July 18, 2006
Wednesday, July 12, 2006
Monday, July 10, 2006
Family meeting family? Who does that? Well, it’s all over now. After 4 buckets of cat hair and a massive margarita vase bouquet, the weekend began. With enough cheddar worst for gazing children and a whole chocolate cake for me, C-4 was well prepared. Having been banished from the kitchen, it proved quite difficult to sneak a dishwasher load at all. The mothers started sharing their life stories within 10 minutes whereas it took the dads two days to realize they could talk about artillery indefinitely. There wasn't any biting or fighting, and the only frown came from Calvin due to mere boredom while enduring a pink purse pursuit in the mall. Everyone went home happy and seemingly pleased with how the weekend went. Too bad Calvin never got his dollar; wait a minute, neither did I :-)
Thursday, June 15, 2006
Wednesday, June 14, 2006
appearance. why. to please who.
ourselves. society. God.
- when the later is met, then is final judgment made by appearance.
- too often.
- where are they parallel.
- can they all agree, or is that the only point when ur truly in the right b/c ur thoughts and desires are those similar to God.
- or does the fact that society thinks it is wrong, rule out any possibility of a guilt free action.
- is no thought processed passed the point of social acceptence.
Tuesday, May 30, 2006
What an awesome wkend besides the fact that it’s over. It was really nice to just relax and not have anything to stress over besides brake lights and a heap of laundry. I even got to work on my formerly non-existent tan and finish Evangelion (not simultaneously : )! It’s a real bummer (yes, in the butt) that parents can at times seem to lose the logic they tried to teach us. All will be resolved.
I'm still enjoying work, because I don't. Ok well, I show up but I’m basically the recorded voice you hear when you call any technology-on-par company. I even got to read a text book at work today!
Speaking of which, I started my first summer school class tonight. The first half of
Thursday, May 18, 2006
Friday, May 05, 2006
Recent Starbucks experience
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"you know that RULE! Never get your hair cut before a big event!"
"I don't shrink."
"She used be 5'3", now she's 5'1"
"People think I'm a model. Ya, I get that all the time."
"He's going to buy my after-prom outfit."
"I need to get some wedges."
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Contents of the Starbucks parking lot
Toyota, Honda, Cadillac, new to owner 2002 BMW 745LI, Toyota, Lexis, Pontiac, Lexis, pedal bike converted to a motor bike( wtf!)
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ok now, serious question...
What's the point of a tattoo on your lower back if you cover it with your lime green underwear coming out the top of your low-rise clam diggers?
Thursday, May 04, 2006
Tuesday, May 02, 2006
No more FORTRAN! Whoot! I finally finished my last project for my numerical analysis and programming class. That was a bear. But thanks to a close individual with a plethora of c knowledge far beyond my own, we managed to create some code of awesome.
ok, serious question...Who else can say their boyfriend will help her program in c and FORTRAN one day and then endure shoe shopping the next?
Pretty amazing if u ask me : )
Tuesday, April 11, 2006
Friday, April 07, 2006
Thursday, March 23, 2006
Monday, March 06, 2006
Wednesday, March 01, 2006
I walk through trees and run into possums...
There are a few other things here at UTA that I found rather amusing today. On any computers available for student use, the desktop has the list of policies and procedures in regards to proper use. Check out some portions of this list...
-"If found, the user will be logged off."
-"Do not presume the expectation of privacy."
-"Abusers will be asked to leave."
- "Computers must not be left unattended."
-"Plead print responsibly" (my favorite. Wait a minute was that drink or print?)
Thursday, February 23, 2006
Monday, February 13, 2006
Thursday, February 02, 2006
Another way C-4 is like Jesus.....
ok, maybe just Aslan....
you know what I’m talking about, same birth date yada...yada.
well, the man himself got shaven. in preparation for a must succeed interview, his will was overcome by a woman. not any ordinary woman, but one of power, one of stature. What woman alone could alter any aspect of his beliefs and allow such a thing to happen?
the one that held the scissors.
to bad that woman isn't me : )
so, the side burns took a leave of absence. however, i venture to say they will soon return.
I find this even more amusing coupled with the fact that, when I was talking to my mom and told her about his interview and all, she asked, "Did he get rid of the sideburns?"
Thursday, January 26, 2006
Being at UTA has been nice thus far. Nothing too tough yet. A few distractions, but I think I'll manage. The highlight of this weekend is going to be getting a washer and dryer. Hurray! I'm meeting people. A Will in my Materials Science class and a 14 year old version of Owen in my Intro to Engineering lab. Speeking of labs, I had to make a web page in that IntroEngr lab today. It made me giggle with its high coefficient of randomness.
Mine
Me: I just transfered from a small private school in Longview that no one has even heard of. It had a massive student body totaling 1200. Since I'm such a huge fan of the small school scene I decide I might try a school that actually offered the major I was most interested in. It's to bad I'm no longer living in some nursing home that that little school liked to refer to as a dorm. Instead of locking the crazys in they lock the crazys out.
I conveniently managed to take over some random appartment and find a roommate that was willing to risk her life to live with me. My only hope is that ironically enough it will save it. So every thing is golden except for the fact that my brother recently got in a motorcycle accident and is now short a peice of his lower intestine. Hey at least he was the cusion that kept the chick on the back from getting splatered on the pavement. All in all, I'm so happy!
Something a little more interesting
RANDOM PHOTO
Table | Anyone? |
a billion | her |
a trillion | him |
7 | your mom |
a million | me |
Have a happy January 26th!