Nothing Important

Met Renee this morning and actually finished my 434 homework. Mark the seventh on your calendars, as it’s likely to be the last time I get any homework done before the day before it is due. I’m reminded of my friend Simon’s definition of homework, which was “stuff due tomorrow.” Funny, since he’s probably the brightest/smartest/most intelligent guy I know.

Spent the rest of the day getting very little done, per tradition. I did manage to kick the computer at work some, and the second time hopped in my car just as a disgruntled, scruffy guy pulled up. Further investigation (especially since he really didn’t look happy, and he didn’t seem to have any reason to be there) revealed that he was cleaning the building. Odd, since we know the people who traditionally clean, and he’s not one of ’em.

Early this evening Marin and I watched forty-five minutes of MXC, or “Most Extreme Elimination Challenge.” I think it’s the only entertaining show on Spike TV. Anyhoo, what they do is take some crazy Japanese “sport” competition show, and edit and redub it to create their own masterpiece. It’s quite funny, in a brain-numbing sort of way. I’d recommend it as a decent way to kill time, if you can overlook the fact that Spike TV only has four ads to run during its numerous commercial breaks.

I’ve been watching Ai Yori Aoshi during the evenings when I should be doing something academic. This ‘un is a romantic comedy with strong harem tendencies, but it distinguishes itself in a handful of ways. Namely, the focus of the story really is about the budding love between two people, and the protagonist is actually someone even mildly worthy of attention. Sure, he had a harsh childhood—but he doesn’t let that get him down, either. Extraordinary!

At first I worried the harem elements of the show would spoil it completely, but I’ve been pleasantly surprised as things have progressed. The gals are all reasonably well-developed and sympathetic characters—even Tina, who began the series by frequently grabbing others’ chests. (^_^);; If ever I’ve cringed in anime, I cringed at that.

In other news, I’m almost on a normal sleep schedule again. Yes, I write that after midnight… but I’m having trouble holding my head up right now. Staying up late is getting to be difficult, which is befitting of my old age.

 

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