I just cried

But I don't know if it is from laughing so hard or because this is the state of our youth:



ETA:
In case some of you have become confused during that whole speech, I found a convenient map to help navigate through the speech:

Sorry for the lack of posts recently

But I am being attacked by airborne particulate of some kind which has made me fall under some sort of sickness. Or in more simple terms, I have really bad allergies which I believe turned into a sinus infection.

I am going to the doctor at 9:20 this morning, hopefully he can give me "the good stuff" and then I will be all better. After pretty much emptying the medicine cabinet yesterday to try and knock this thing out (seriously, I took Ephedrin, Claritin, Nasal spray, Benadryl) I finally hit one that worked. At around 9:45 I toook 50mg of Benadryl (two tablets, not 1). Wow, that did the trick, I am not even sure if my nose was running, that was like being clubbed over the the head by a 2x4, I was out cold. I woke up this morning SUPER groggy, I feel like I am walking around in a haze, but sadly it is all worth it because my nose isn't running right now. I was going to pick up some of the "non-drowsey" benadryl at the store before work, but the appointment lady said not to take anything until AFTER my doctors appointment.

So my nose is just starting to run, and I have to sit here and take it.

But yeah, as soon as I start to feel even a small modicum of relief I will post some more stuff up. I want to talk about High Seas Online since most of you probably have no clue what that is, I have some thoughts about church, and I have some other exciting news that I can't quite talk about.... yet...

So stay tuned, I promise more posts are forth coming.

Oh looky looky!

Yet another new blog for everyone to read!

highseasonline.blogspot.com

Hey Judah, Cohen, Landon and the rest: Watch Out!

Maddie often likes to play with her many boy friends (Judah, Landon, and others). I have seen her play with them, and I must say I have seen her exhibit this EXACT same behavior:

And the scary thing is guys, I don't think women ever really change ;)

Cloverfield/01-18-08

Okay, so the instant I make a nice snappy response in my comments, I find out like always, I am behind the times.



The Cloverfield trailer IS online you can find it here: www.apple.com/trailers/paramount/11808/

They also have a website here: www.1-18-08.com/

There is also a viral site to go along with the movie at: www.ethanhaaswasright.com/ which just LOOKS like a regular crackpot website, but is in fact a tie in site. There are some puzzles on the site, that when unlocked open up more videos and information that may or may not be related to the trailer.

Spoiler alert!: After launching the game you may notice a slightly blue star in the upper left portion of the sky. Clicking it will launch your mail client with an email address and a subject already filled in. Sending an email to that address sends an auto-reply with the following hints about each of the puzzles. (If you use gmail, just copy and paste the subject and address into a new mail inside gmail).

If you're receiving this auto-response message it means that I've gone into hiding. You should be careful now, too. They're likely to start coming after all of us in an attempt to keep the balance of power in their favor. But remember, as our numbers increase as a group, the weaker they'll become.

As you recruit new people to our cause, you might need to share this message as guidance for how to navigate the 5 locks to the key code...

1. The first lock will test your memory. Follow the trail of light and sound, but be careful -- one wrong move will send you back to the beginning.
2. For the second lock, you may need to look to the stars. They will help you find HAAS who will lead your way.
3. The third lock will require you to extinguish all lights but one. Only with one light remaining will you be able to proceed.
4. The fourth lock will let you move all 4 pieces through the control of one. However, unless the three key pieces are simultaneously placed into position, you will not be granted access.
5. The fifth lock will be the toughest. Seek help again from the stars to reveal your key and the message that you must decode. The two working together will open the way.

Good luck.

Van


I for one am a fan of viral marketing (I know .justin thinks it's retarded, but I think he is retarded for thinking it's retarded :p)

Edit to add: Also, for those of you who are COMPLETELY clueless, this was the movie trailer that previewed right before Transformers, there was no title to the movie (hence the use of it's codename Cloverfield, not the actual name of the movie). The movie is being produced/directed by J.J . Abrams of Lost & Alias fame. Also J.J. Abrams is directing the new "Star Trek" movie that is due out Christmas of 08.

Edit 2: A full walkthrough is now posted in the comments section, but I put it there for those that want to try and do the puzzles WITHOUT cheating.