SS9090 Blogger Awards: Returning in January '06

This isn't SilverSurfer9090: The Mind of Norrin Radd anymore, but the SS9090 Blogger Awards are returning.


My New Year's resolution is to be more critical of others and much meaner and not as nice. Just kidding.

The awards will return but I'm honestly not going to use them to attack people and provoke fellow bloggers as I have in the past. What else could I be trying to do when I tell someone that their blog sucks and they've won an award that looks like a wrinkled food stamp?


So, awards might not look the same as before, and they may not be called SS9090 Blogger Awards either. The details haven't been completely worked out except for the fact that they won't be as mean.

So, it looks like I'm going to have to start reading other people's blogs again!

Stories From The Vault: Returning in January '06

SFTV Future topics:



My sister Ashley

My brother Josh

Buying marijuana in deepest darkest West Virginia

Making a chemical bomb with friends

Joel's House III

My pal Jeremy C.

The $1200 Holiday Inn Party and the stolen car

and others...

Inspirational School Posters: Survival of the Fittest

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Don't be a victim too, children.

Christmas Loot

This is a complete rundown of my Holiday windfall. Yes, I made out like a bandit.

1. WWE Wrestlemania 1-21 Anthology DVD Box Set
This is one of those gifts that only hardcore fanboys can appreciate. Some guys would get excited for a first issue original print mint condition comic book. Others would salivate over a Star Trek box set. I spit on Star Trek! Pro Wrestling is MY nerd sustenance. I won't bore the uninitiated with details, just to say that every Wrestlemania since 1985 is in this one box.

2. WWE Smackdown! vs Raw 2006 for PS2
What fanboy doesn't also need the toys and accessories?! S vs R is to wrestling games, what Madden is to football games. Good stuff.

3. X-Men Legends for PS2
This game is cool, and it was marked down. Arcade style action mixed with puzzle-solving, and 15 playable X-Men characters. The sequel recently came out.

4. The Simpsons Complete Seventh Season on DVD
I love The Simpsons show and have been buying every season since they started putting them out on DVD. I don't watch the new episodes however, because I don't think the show has been that great the last couple years. My only complaint about the box set is a common one: Some geniuses have decided to start putting the DVDs in these cheap-ass goofy shaped character head boxes. They did it last time and I sent off for the other box which came in the mail. I got the alternative box again this time becuase it looks like the others I already have, and the new boxes suck. The alternative boxes are cheap too though, and also suck.

5. Dukes of Hazzard Season 5 DVD Set
Typical Dukes action. Positive side: this is the season that saw the return of Sonny Shroyer as Enos. Negative side: this is the season that Tom Wopat and John Schneider held out for more money and were replace for 2/3 of the season by look-a-likes Coy and Vance Duke. The stunts and storylines and still about the same if not a little better, but without the original cast, it's simply on my shelf to complete the set.

6. Ghostbusters 1 & 2 DVD Gift Set
Saw it in Best Buy for $10. Nuff said.

7. George Lopez: Why You Crying? - Showtime Stand-Up Special DVD
Funny as they get, man! They play it on Comedy Central occasionally, but cut out some of the best stuff. Right up there with Dave Chappelle's last two stand-up specials, and Chris Rock's.

8. Michael Buble - Michael Buble CD
I like this guys voice and the songs he sings. Harry Connick Jr, Tony Bennett type.

9. Disturbed - Ten Thousands Fists CD
My favorite heavy metal/hard rock act right now. Linkin Park is a close second.

10. Proctor Silex Family-size Belgium Waffle Maker
I've been complaining about the lack of waffles in our home for quite some time now, and finally my calls for grid-shaped pancakes have been answered! Thanks, mom-in-law.

11. Leather Wallet
I had a nice leather wallet, but I let it accidentally go through the washing machine too many times. My bad. I think this new one is better though.

12. Cell Phone Holder
You've probably seen these. There made out of metal wiring and when you sit your phone in it, it looks like your phone is standing there and has hands and feet. Like Mr. Potato Head, but it's Mr. Potato Phone, err... Mr. Phone Head or whatever.

A sweet bundle of stuff.

Christmas tunes

Click here to listen to 'Wham-Last Christmas'
(the link will open a new window and automatically play. I suggest clicking on the link and returning to the previous window by clicking on it along the task bar at the bottom. That way you can listen while reading this post.)

I know this is an old song, but I've never really noticed it until this Christmas. It's one of those songs that gets stuck in your head all day, but you don't mind because it doesn't suck.

Plus, it's kind of an excuse to use Putfile.com. It's free hosting of image, video and audio. I've already got a reliable image host, I'm more interested in the audio/video side.

Unfortunately, you can't hotlink or embed the files directly into your blog, but it's free so I really can't complain. I may upload some video in the future. But, I doubt anyone would want me to.


Anyway, Merry Christmas, Seasons Greetings, and Happy Holidays to everyone around the world, of all races, religions, and cultures. Tomorrow should be quite pimpin' and I expect to list a rundown of my take of the Christmas loot for everyone.

How sweet it is

I must say I had a stellar day at work, as I was not hassled by anyone or asked to do anything impossible by some impossible deadline. Plus, I recieved a gift card from the company to Wal-Mart. I think it's something like $20 to buy a turkey. A lot of survey companies do this, but it use to be different.

Originally they would give employees gift cards to the super market or grocery store that were ONLY good for a turkey, which didn't get recieved too well. Many of the guys would say they already had a turkey and that the card was useless. Honestly though, surveyors wanted a cash gift card so they could buy beer. Recently, I was watching one of my favorite shows, Stroker and Hoop, when one of the characters said,"Private Detective trumps Mall Cop," right before he got beat down by a Mall Cop. Well, I think Surveyor just barely trumps Construction Worker... just barely.

But, the turkey card, as so freaking amazing and life-affirming it is to get (that's sarcasm), that is not the highlight of my day. As I was leaving the office I was given an envelope. It was a bonus from my manager. Which was very surprising to me because we don't have bonuses. It came out of their pocket. I have to say Thank you, again. It's a miracle these days to actually work with/for decent people.


So, being in a stellar mood, I took a few bucks and celebrated with the purchase of the newest collection of soothing sounds by Michael Buble. I don't care what anyone says, I love that big band/swing style, and american standards. When I was paying at the check-out counter the girl at the register looked at the CD and asked,"Is it true he sounds like Frank Sinatra?"

Uh, his voice doesn't sound like Sinatra's, more like Harry Connick Jr, maybe. But, his song choices are along the lines of Sinatra or Bennett.

Plus, it's great bedroom music. You put this on and light some candles when you wanted to take your time and do things right.

Or I suppose you could play Laffy Taffy and break the bed frame, too.

Secret Santa

So, today at work was Secret Santa which was kinda cool. As I mentioned in an earlier post I got Sideshow as my gift recipient, and I wasn't sure what to get.


So, behold! Sideshow recieved this limited release special collectors editon Thermos brand stainless steel thermos with matching coffee cup for the unbelievable price of $20.00! Of course, $20 was the Secret Santa limit which made my job easier.

I was originally going to get him a stainless steel hatchet and compass (seriously), but Crystal insisted I get him something else, so the thermos eventually became my choice. Other runner-up items include: dartboard, book, massage pillow, fold-up chair.

So, Sideshow got the thermos. What did I get? I got a $20 gift card to Best Buy. The guy who drew my name didn't have a clue what to get me since I think I've spoken to him maybe two times (he works out of our sateellite office nearby). And, honestly, it was a good gift. I'm up in Best Buy like nobody's business!

I got the new Disturbed album, Ten Thousand Fists. As usual, the Disturbed boys only seem to get better with each album.

Secret Santa was pretty spiffy, and not anywhere near as bad the Christams episode of The Office. "Yankee Swap!!!"

Remix To Ignition

I was listening to Trapped In The Closet through my MP3 player when I fell asleep on the couch with a slice of pepperoni pizza sitting on my chest.

Suddenly, I was walking into the kitchen, and I heard a noise in the cabinet! I opened the cabinet and there was a midget with cherry pie crust on his face! The next thing I knew I was putting the midgets individual midget limbs through a sausage grinder and R. Kelly was spreading it on Ritz crackers, talking about pissing on a Cabbage Patch doll because he had to keep a low profile.

Then I woke up, smashed my MP3 player, and took a shower.

Chappelle's Show Season 3 in '06

During Comedy Central's Last Laugh '05 they ran the trailer for Chappelle's Show Season 3. Sort of.

Before Chappelle flipped out and went to Africa he filmed almost half (I believe) of what was supposed to be Season 3. Unfortunately, Dave left and the entire season was scrapped. Well, I guess since it looks like the show is dead and Dave isn't coming back, and people still miss Chappelle's Show, Comedy Central is planning to air the unfinished season.

I personally can't wait to see them since I was such a huge fan of the show, but I'm a little hesitant to have high hopes.

Chappelle was alledgedly under network pressure to tone down his racial material, and get episodes done quickly, which caused him to get discouraged with the direction of the show. I find that extremely absurd since it was the racial material that made up the essence, and the funniest moments, of the show.

So what might be coming may be some substandard stuff. But, I'll wait to pass judgment. I'm sure I'm not the only one who wishes they could just work out something and actually bring the show back.

Some favorites:
Clayton Bigsby
Charlie Murphy's True Hollywood Stories: Rick James & Prince
Black Bush
Tyrone Biggums on Fear Factor

click here to watch the Season 3 trailer.

Fish and stuff

Work has been pretty good these last few weeks. We recently drew names for the office Secret Santa, and I got an unexpected one... you guessed it, Sideshow.

I don't know what I'm gonna get the guy, it's gonna take some serious thought on my part.



I've also got back into my PS2 for some reason. I finally unlocked Bret "The Hitman" Hart on my Smackdown Vs Raw game, and my create-a-character is coming along nicely in Season Mode (I know, you're riveted).


AND... for no real reason whatsoever, I bought a Betta fish. He's blue, small, and not into moving around very much, which is what drew me to him. We're like-minded.



Crystal(my wife) pointed out some bigger and better looking ones, but I'm more interested in character. Plus, I was already holding him and I couldn't put him back. As if I thought he would be hurt by the rejection(is that ridiculous, or what?!).

I named him Shelton, after WWE Superstar Shelton Benjamin, who happens to be one of my favorite up-and-coming performers right now. I believe we'll get along since I don't have to walk him, or bathe him, or pay for shots. It's a sweet deal, fish ownership.

I don't know right now

I feel lost...

I was doing fine until recently. I don't know where to take my inner apathy right now, so I suppose I'm occupying it right now.

It still feels more like an excercise to keep my eyes and ears in this space, than something of expression, but I really can't say that I know what this is suppose to feel like, it's new to me. I DO know that I don't like it, and I wish it would go away like some kind of smoke in the wind, but that's not going to happen until the flames go out. Which is the strangest part... I sometimes feel like I don't want it to go out. Because in a way the agony of it keeps me close to her. She gave me this pain because I loved her so much with all my heart, and I don't want to let go of it. I don't want to let go of her. I miss her. I need her.

I'm not sure if I can explain it to someone who hasn't felt it.

I apologize for my melodramatic words, but their as close to the truth as I can reach with words at the moment. Tomorrow is a new day, and I 'll try again.