Have this one hour break in between two pairs of classes. I planned it that way on purpose, so I could at least have a chance to eat lunch or something. The cafe down stairs stopped serving my favorite pies. So I'm stuck with these generic brands and they really aren't as good. In about 20 minutes, it's back off to the horse track. Got a T.A. session for history, and I actually did the reading for it.

I really can't handle being in libraries for too long. After 30 minutes or so, I get this anxiety feeling. Feel like I have to burn something. It must be that I'm surrounded by paper and more paper. I usually try to leave around that time. Thoe other night I had to go to the physics and math library here on campus because I haven't purchased my book for my matrices class. Spent an hour there, but it didn't feel like an ordinary library. It felt like a room full of knowledge. Like a room telling me all the secrets of science and its unknowns. I felt like a real college student.

This building I am going to next has real old-fashioned architecture. I love it. It makes me think of the late 1800s and how college students felt back then. The room I am in has the generic desk found in every cartoon, the chalkboards on more than one wall, and the very plain windows. Nothing at all is fancy in the room. It's so plain, I like it.

I still need to go get basketball shoes. I miss it, and my body misses it as well. I have a mini hoop and ball in the dorm room, but it's just not the same. I want to go to the gym and do my shooting drills. Last spring semester, every other day I would go to the outdoor courts and shoot at least 150 shots. I'd also try at least 30 from the college 3 point arc. I haven't done that at all this semester, and I really want to. I need to know if I've improved, and what to improve next. One week my mid-range jumper is falling through, but my post moves will suck. Then the next week, my post-ups will be perfect, and my 3 point shots will suck. I'm waiting for the day when I'm solid at all spots on the court. I don't think it's too far away.

Friday. Friday is a good day. Two more classes left. I think I can make it.

Just saw this on someone's blog. I'm wonderin' if it describes me. Please forgive the grammar, I didn't type it.

Number 2
No matter what, every one will love you because your ruler is the Moon and every one loves the Moon, huh!! Well, you are a person who daydreams a lot. You have very low-self confidence; you need back up for every move in your life. You are very much unpredictable means you do change according to time and circumstances. Selfish and have a very strong sense of musical, artistic talent, and verbal communication. Your attitudes are like the Moon comes to Gloom and fade away so everybody can expect changes in you. You can be a next Mahatma Gandhi who does peace love or you can be a Hitler who wants to destroy the mankind and peace. I mean in the community and your own home. If you really have a deep thought about your own, believe in God, you can feel the difference, which will make you stronger! Most of the time your words are a kind of would be happening. True! You can predict the situation. You will become poets, writers, or any artistic business people! You are not strong in love, so you will be there and here till you get marry. If you are a girl, you will be a responsible woman in the whole family. If you are a man, you will involve in fights and arguments in the family or vice-versa. You are gentle, intuitive with a broad vision, a power behind the scenes, well balanced people!!!


Bah. I hate bad grammar.

San Antonio lost to Saramento. Makes me a bit happy. Now Spurs are 0 - 7 against the Elite (l337). Peja the Mad Man doing his thing.

The last post was just a joke. Trying to make him either mad or make him confess. Either way, I am happy with what he does. I think he has fun makin' people mad. I've decided to turn the tables.

Don't know what to talk about. Thinking about getting a laptop. With my computer science courses and writing courses, it would help when I'm away from the dorm. Other than that, I don't have much use for it. So I dunno. My desktop is so great I don't think I can break away from it. I built it too, so I have sort of an attachment to it.

Friend from the past emailed me about two days ago or so. I replied just to be polite, but I don't know if I really want to catch up. I'm the type of person that moves on when I'm moved on from. I don't think any of us are to blame, but I offered, and I got a 'no.' I'll be friends once, but not twice. That's just weird to me.

I'm out.

My roommate is in love with this chic from UD!!! I'm so happy for him. It's great. True love. Almost brings a tear to my eyes. Almost. Gee, I'm so envious....

By the which, I really do believe in that quote I used. "The opinion of the uneducated should be ignored!" I mean it in the sense that, if you talk to me about 'playing French Horn is easy' and you have never even picked up an instrument, I'm going to ignore you. I always give my opinions about issues I know and comprehend. You will never hear me talk about politics, because I don't care for it, and I don't keep up with it. My opinions would be worthless. I'm not going to say anything about ice skating, because I don't know the first thing about it. I will only give thoughts about subjects in my field of knowledge.

Knowing how to produce a sound out of a French Horn does not qualify an individual as being educated on 'playing French Horn.' I mean educated as in, you can write 5 pages easy about the topic. I could write 5 pages about playing the Horn. It'll be boring to you all, but I can do it.

I'm from Texas, but I type it 'you all.' When I say it, it does sound like 'y'all.' But that's probably because I slur my words when I'm sober, and I talk perfectly when I've had a drink or two. It's weird. I have witnesses too.

Alright, Andy's in a pissed off mood. The Mavs lost tonight, and that makes me furious. I didn't actually get to see the game either, because Fox Sports down here would rather show "The Best Damn Sports Show Period" which it ain't. Once again, I damn Fox and its ties to any legitimate sport.

Around the Horn was very funny today. It was hilarious to see Woody Paige muss up Mariotti's hair. Great stuff.

Went to my four classes, slept through most of my Computer Science class. It was just too damn boring. Although, I did my best to conceal my nodding off. The other classes went well enough.

Speaking of one of my classes, psychology, I sat a seat away from this chic who wasn't bad looking at all. After class, I introduced myself and got her name, and then she disappeared. Women, this is what I'm talking about. I tried putting forth the effort, and I don't get much in return. I mean, c'mon, I'm perfect. How many more times do I have to say it. Women should throw themselves at my feet for a chance at this. OK, maybe I'm exaggerating. It'd be nice though. Still, ladies, no more effort on my side. You want some, come get some. Otherwise, I'm going to find my seat in the corner where I can sleep without being disturbed. I'm not anti-social, I just hate people.

Man, we got a bunch of dumbasses here on my floor. Yelling in the middle of the night. I don't know what benefits them from doing this. It doesn't make them cool or anything, just extremely stupid.

I think I'm getting tired of getting on AIM. I know I know, I don't IM people first. Yea well, I'd just rather not disturb someone during an important task. And I'm not going to IM someone so they can throw the away sign on then. I'm not for it. I dunno. Just venting I guess.

I was thinking about using a separate blog for my sports opinion, so my current readers don't have to be subjected to it if they don't wish. What do you guys think? I need probably 50% voter turn out.

Wow!

I just finally got to see highlights of the Mavs game. Unfortunately, Fox Sports doesn't provide Mavs game, because they'd rather torture us with Spurs games. I didn't watch that one either though. But yea, with the scored tied at 116, Mavs wth the ball, 1.6 secs left, they inbound the ball to Walker who takes one dribble and one step back, jumps and releases. The ball is at least 17 feet in the air, and it falls through to give Dallas the 118 - 116 victory. Amazing. And I now curse Fox Sports for not letting me enjoy such a great game. Dirk lit it up for 43 points, and it was insane. He made eight 3's and it was all effortless. Amazing. I'm in such a state of shock. But, that's nine straight wins. I am happy.

I really hate people. I don't even have to know them to hate them. I'm sure everyone knows at least one person who's face annoys you. The presence of such a person just heats your blood and you want to do some physical damage. For me, I know of many faces like that. I'm on a campus with over 50,000 people, so the odds are better that I see someone I want to punch in the face. Walking to class, or walking through my hallway, it's all the same.

Only had one class today. It went well enough, except for the extremely loud construction going on about 20 feet from the room. The walls are defintely not sound-proof.

Also went to the local sports store to see about some new basketball shoes. Found my T-Macs on sale. My old pair have been worn out all the way. I also saw some of those trendy Nike Shox, but I decided against following the crowd. It's just not me. You can keep your Abercrombie, your long uncombed hair, and your Linkin Park CDs. I don't want any part of something you do.

I'm full of hate tonight. It'll be gone once I sleep. I'm a lover, not a fighter. Ha! I should leave my door open tomorrow and pump out some Marvin Gaye. Maybe I can lure some fun into the ol' dorm room. Ha!

Two things to report.

I just heard some guy say to a chic he was with, "Do you want to get some more food somewhere?" Is that the dumbest thing to say or what? I am a guy with more knowledge then most about what to say and what not to say. I know better than to even make a reference that hints such eating habits. Stupid guy.

I just walked up to my dorm, and someone on this floor is tokin' up big time. The stank reaches for about 20 feet or so. Yes, I know what it smells like, but I'm not the type to smoke anything. I also know the smell because at my bro's apartment complex, these hippies lived down the way about 4 doors down. When the breeze came from the North, the smell filled everywhere. Had to close the windows then.

Some two asses just smelled it when they walked down the hallway. I looked through the door peak thing and they were staring at my door. They thought it was coming from this room. They assumed. That's why they're asses. Now I hear a lot of doors opening and closing.

There are things out there that happen, and it's out of our control. We can't control when we are happy, when we are sad, or when we are just kinda "bleh." We are forced to accept these things.

When I don't want to feel a particular way, I try to relive a memory from my past. When I feel lonely, I think back to the times when I wasn't lonely, and had a special someone. When I'm sad, I try to think about my animals back home. My cats are crazy and my dog is too funny. When I'm happy, I try to figure out what's making me happy so I can use it later.

It's like having a memory box. You can put your current emotions into it and save it for later. When I get a test back, I close my eyes and try to burn the image into my mind. When I talk to a female that is actually listening to me and keeping eye contact, I record it in my mind. Then, when I need it most, I think about it. It helps that I kept track of a year and a half of my life on paper. Now I have nearly 6 months of this blog to remind me of all the peaks and valleys of my emotions.

The other thing I do is assosciate music with a particular event. For instance, when I hear A Perfect Circle - 3 Libras, I remember being at my band's Winter Dance back in 2000. I remember telling a certain someone, "I can sing this song perfectly, and I would do it only for you." I remember dancing with her, going to her house that night and again the following day. I try not to go past that though, as the following parts make me mad.

Here are some lyrics that could help:

"You've seen it all, and all you have seen,
You can always review on your own little screen,
The light and the dark, the big and the small,
Just keep in mind you have no more at all."

Bjork with Thom Yorke - "I Have Seen It All"

I have cried once in the past 6 years. And I think that was because of the sheer disappointment in myself as a leader. October 17th, 2001.

It's not that I think crying isn't manly. I've just forgotten how.

"Legends of the Fall" is a great movie. That's the only way I can put it. The relationships are developed so well, and the audience can truly empathize with every event. After all the tragic deaths, I find the ending to be the most emotional. The fact that Tristan died while fighting a bear. It was a real man's honorable death. Great movie.

Tests me everytime, but the streak is still intact.

That last post counts as a late night post for Monday. I didn't time it right.

Once again, I'm going to compare the lowly Spurs to the Mavs.

Spurs, 0 - 6 against the Elite in the West.

Mavs, 8 - 3 against the Elite in the West.

I think the Elite consists of four teams. Spurs ain't one of them. I feel that they are one of the teams stranded in the middle of the rest in the West.

I've put together a CD that I feel defines music. Because I am limited to one CD, I have to cut some songs from my list. I really don't want to. But here it is. Drum roll...

1. Dvorak - New World Symphony Mvt. 4
2. Rimsky-Korsakov - Sheherazade Mvt. 2
3. Art Tatum - Humoresque
4. Louis Armstrong - West End Blues
5. Clifford Brown - Daahound
6. John Coltrane - Acknowledgement
7. Radiohead - National Anthem
8. Radiohead - Bulletproof...I Wish I Was
9. Nirvana - Man Who Sold The World
10. Beastie Boys - Integalactic Planetary
11. Audioslave - Cochise
12. Massive Attack - Small Time Shot Away
13. Radiohead - Everything In Its Right Place
14. Radiohead - Hunting Bears

Dallas got the win and got their eighth straight win. It's amazing. They really are playing that damn good. I looks like things are clicking a lot more than what was happening a week ago. Walker took good shots and didn't just toss his balls in the air. Yes, I worded it that way on purpose. Nash played very aggressively and it made a big difference. The match-up between the point guards was won by Nash single-handedly. Dirk looked good in the game, but I wish Nellie would have had him play defense against Divac. That always turns into something funny. Technicals would be handed out like bible pamphlets on a college campus. Finley shot exceptionally well and that helped as well. I don't think Jamison got very many shots, but he put forth enough effort. Overall, I was very pleased with this game, and it was exactly what it was meant to be. A high scoring shoot-out.

First full week of classes starts tomorrow. The first few days went smoothly, with the one exception of changing my schedule. Now that it is set in stone, I can stop worrying about what I am going to do. Although, I do need to go to the music department and see about taking some more involved music classes. I really need to touch up my composing and what-not. I haven't touched an instrument in two years, but it feels like forever.

Got me some more Coltrane. I love his CD "A Love Supreme." The whole idea that Coltrane played as if he were talking to God just makes me want to play jazz even more. I try to picture Coltrane face to face with God and just expressing his thoughts with his sax. Then, I imagine myself with a French Horn playing for God. I'm not good enough, but I plan to get better.

Index finger just popped, and it didn't hurt. Last summer my index finger got jammed pretty bad while I was playing ball. Ever since then, whenever I tried to pop it, it hurts like hell. So I stopped popping that knuckle. Now the pain is gone. All that's left to heal is my knees, but that's going to require some gym work. Gotta strengthen those tendons. Maybe put on 10 - 15 pounds, and I'll be twice as good as I am now.

I can't believe it. After I wrote that last post, I quit watching the Spurs game. I go to ESPN.com just now, and I find out they lost by 2. It's exactly what I wished for. I hope this is the beginning to their downward spiral. People, they really aren't that good. I have them finishing out of the top 4 when playoff time comes. There are 5 'elite' teams in the west (4 if you ask me) and someone has to take the 5th seed or lower. I'm going to go ahead and hand it to the Spurs. What are my prediction for seedings, you ask?

1. Sacramento (I don't think they'll lose enough games to be caught up on.)
2. Dallas (A win over Sacramento tomorrow will prove they have started clicking.)
3. Minnesota (They have a lead in the midwest, and I only see one team challenging that.)
4. Lakers (More injuries to come. Their hole is getting bigger as we speak.)
5. Denver (Sleeper to make some win streaks and grab the 5th spot.)
6. Spurs (I don't see them dropping below the 6th seed. Unless they really do lose the rest of their games.)
7. Houston (Yao will lead them to the playoffs this year.)
8. Memphis (Another team has to make it, and they are the best of the rest.)

I especially like these match-ups. Dallas - Houston first round, no team really has a real road trip. I like Minnesota - Spurs because whoever comes out of it will face Dallas in the second round. That being said, I'd rather see San Antonio win. Minnesota can be scary. Lakers - Denver really fits with the whole Kobe case. Imagine the 'boo's when they played in Denver. Sacramento - Memphis is an easy win for Sacramento.

In the second round, I want Dallas - San Antonio. It'll be sweet revenge for last year. Dallas in a sweep. Sacramento - Lakers. Classic match-up, with Sacramento winning in game 7. It will set the 2002 playoffs right.

In the conference finals, I want Dallas - Sacramento. High-scoring entertaining basketball. The ratings would shoot through the roof. And it heightens the rivalry. I would like to see Dallas win, but I am happy either way. Who am I kidding, I'd be miserable if Dallas were to lose.

Don't even mention NBA finals. Whoever comes out of the east is a lamb for the slaughter. It's true. The top two teams are on 2 game losing streaks as of this night. They aren't that good. In fact, those top two teams won't make it out of the first round. You heard it here folks. If I'm right come May, I want rose petals at my feet and a million dollars.

I'm watching the San Antonio Spurs against the New Orleans Hornets, just to check out the competition. And I must say, these announcers suck!

Complete homers. Everytime something happens, they raise their voice and chant "Duncan." They throw around stats that make San Antonio sound perfect. They throw around stats that make N.O. look like crap. Guys, at least try to make the game interesting. Even if S.A. is up by 18, try to not say "Oh, this game is over" with the second half to go. Retards. Everytime the ball doesn't go in for N.O., the announcers start talking about the awesome defense of the Spurs. They'll say it even if no one was around the ball when the shot was taken. It's horrible. And then they ask stupid rhetorical questions like, "Do you think playing alongside Tim Duncan is great?" And that brings me to my next point.

Tim Duncan is overrated. Fundamentally sound, yes. The best in the league, no. The best center in the league, no. The best power forward, no. So he averages over 20 points a game and 10 rebounds a game. If I was his size, I should be doing the same thing. Have you seen him take a three point shot? Of course not. Yea, he can post, but that's also due to his size. Talented, a bit. But not to be put in the same category as Magic, Jordan, or Bird.

I hope the Spurs lose the rest of their games. That would expose them for the talent frauds they are.

Just saw this on the news. I hate protesters. Why do people try to force their beliefs on others? Does having a large group of people make it right? If they don't get their way, what do they do when they get home? Do they cry? I understand the need for some protests. It let's people be heard and what not. Don't block my streets, don't block the way to my destination. The protests that involve those things are more detrimental to society. And instead of just saying, "Don't do this because it's wrong" give us a reasonable solution. For example, if you don't like people using gasoline because it hurts nature, instead of whining your ass off in front of gas stations, hit the labs and make an engine that is just as efficient but doesn't harm the environment. Oh, you can't build a perpetual motion machine? Then get out of my face. Don't impede the progress of society, rather improve it by compromising.

By the way, as soon as the announcers started praising Hedo Turkoglu, he got injured. Those damn announcers screw up everything. Please Spurs announcers, don't mention the Mavericks. You might jinx them, too. Instead, keep talking about the Spurs.

People, on my way up to the dorm, this chic in the elevator started a very small conversation. This is the type of initiation I need. A chic says "hi" and I'll do the rest. Of course, it didn't continue once I got to my floor. But she was about 2 inches taller than me and about 40 pounds heavier. Whether she is a 1 or a 10 doesn't matter, so long as there is a nice gesture.

Mavs beat the Bulls, so now the streak is at 7. I'm very happy about that. Next is Sacramento in Dallas on Sunday. I'm looking forward to it.

But yea, just got back from playing some NCAA 2004 at my bro's. Good stuff. The hours awake count is now at 19 hours. People, if you are my age and can't stay up 17 hours, you are in bad shape. I like sleep. I love sleep. But I can't enjoy what's really out there if I am asleep.

People, over to the right is a link to AmorYMiel. Go there, leave a message. There's some sweet recipes on there in past posts, and some crazy pictures. Support my fellow bloggers!

More people. I want more people. I should do a publicity stunt. I could try to convince Donnie Nelson to get me a ten day contract. Then during the Mavs garbage minutes at the end of a game, they could toss me in to play point. Everyone who sees it would say, "Who the hell is that? Why is he playing with the Mavs?" Total spotlight for me, spotlight for the Mavs, everyone can buy an "FBombAndy" jersey, and everyone would be happy.

My hair is so nice. One chic said, "It really does feel like feathers." With the new copper red highlights, I got it goin' on. Ooo Yea!

It's late, I need sleep. My hair is so perfect, that I rarely get bed head. For real. Ladies, spend a night with me and find out for yourself. I mean it. You don't have to play a thing. Isn't that a great deal. Free overnight stay in Austin and you get to touch my hair, all for free. It's too good to pass up.

Sleep...

People, you see the latest message on the tagboard? That's what I'm talking about. I'm glad someone appreciates my ass. :D

But yes, I am in a better mood. I didn't get the French Horn class I wanted, but I did get into Intro to Psychology. Some have told me I should be the next Dr. Phil, only thinner, with more hair on my head (the best hair any woman could run fingers through, that's a guarantee), and better looking. I could make a bunch of money. And then I'd be prepared for my high school reunion. Yea!!

Top 5 Vocalist Of All Time
1.) Frank Sinatra
2.) Chet Baker
3.) Tony Bennett
4.) Chris Cornell (The range, the emotion, it's all there.)
5.) Thom Yorke (Obvious Radiohead bias, but on The Bends and some of OK Computer, his voice is soooo soft and angelic.)

This list will keep changing the more I think about it though. I'm sure I'll consider taking one down to add Dean Martin, or Elton John (Yellow Brick Road is so great), or David Bowie, or Johnny Cash, or Stevie Wonder. I'll keep thinking...

All the way, I am a Mavs fan. But my second favorite player outside that organization is Peja Stojakavic. His shot is so smooth and I love it when he wins those 3 point contest. When I am playing ball, and I am 18 feet or out, I try to make my game mimic his. When I'm 15 feet and in, I mimic my favorite player outside the Mavs, T-Mac. When he drives on someone to dunk it in their face, I have to throw something to the ground and jump up and down. Greatness.

Sacramento won, but it was close. Vlade actually shaved his stubble, so I almost didn't recognize him.

Dallas beat the crap out of the 25% Lakers. Very lopsided, even though it was tied at 65 in the 3rd. Dallas ended the 3rd quarter with a 20 to 2 run. Walker played very well and earned some free throws. Although, his FT percentage is still disappointing. Jamison did really well, as did Finley. Nowitski was off though, and that upsets me. I want him to shoot 50% or higher every night. And he should take more shots. Nash had some exceptional passes, but I didn't see him score much. It was a nice blowout win, and it makes me happy. The series with the Lakers is tied 2-2. All that's left is one game with Minnesota (with a win the series would be 3-1 Mavs), two with the Spurs (two wins would be a 4-0 sweep), and 3 with Sacramento (which we lead 1-0). Those games could be important in determining playoff seeding and confidence during the actual playoffs. It will be interesting come May.

All of the F-Bombs and S-Bombs and such will be replaced by the word 'ass' in the following post:

I'm so 'ass'ing retarded. I wrote a post, and I 'ass'ing forgot to post it. Closed the browser, and now the 'ass' hits the fan. I can't believe this 'ass.'

The basics are, I want to drop my PHL course and add a 2 hour French Horn class. I could use a bit of relief from regular books and boring professors. I would be at 14 hours, which isn't too bad.

And I can't remember any of that post. So much 'ass.' I don't even remember what I was typing.

Got my first class at 11. I should head to bed sometime within the hour.

Today, Lakers at Mavs. Game to watch. Hell yea!

I've got a tagboard and a comment feature. No one's using it. I guess I'll just take it away...

So, I have been to all of my classes now. I had better analyze what I am getting myself into. I'll talk about the dream later.

History 315K. The professor appears to be young and it would seem he connects with the students. He uses metaphors that are better related to today. The seats are comfortable, and I am worried that I might sleep in there a lot.

C S 307. This teacher is a complete N-E-R-D. I was waiting for one of them Police Chief Wiggum laughs. But the syllabus indicates it's everything I've learned in E E 322C, just that it's Java instead of C++. If I can pick the new language up, I should be fine. He said 10 to 15 hours of work will be done outside of class. I think for me it'll be 4 - 8 hours. I have a great mind for programming. Most people will plot out their path and then go through it step by step. I just take the problem, find the solution, and let my brain conduct my fingers on the keyboard. When I'm writing code, I just zone out and start putting instructions. It's weird.

GOV 310L. It seems like it's going to be fun. The professor likes to joke around, and it seems like it is going to be my easiest class. I'm not too worried about sleeping in there, because it is in the first two hours that I've been awake. If I wake up at 9, I can stay fully awake until 11. After that I start to nod off.

M 340L. I hate math. I hate it so much. But so far it looks easy. As long as I don't have to do triple integrals or such, I think I'll be fine. Oh, but I just know they are going to throw vectors at me.

PHL 313K. I would like to think I am very logical. So I figure I'll do alright in this class. I'm worried about falling asleep though, because the professor is an old man with a soft voice. Nothing to keep you up with. As long as I don't focus too hard on it, I should do fine.

The problem is that it might be too much book work. I should drop one of the three harder classes and put in something extremely easy. Last semester I had two easy classes, and it helped. If I can just get one music class or such, I think I'll do fine. I should try to see if there is anything open.