Well, given that I haven't heard anything about the other two jobs and they're willing to reinstate me at my old salary back at the community college, it looks like I'm going to take that position after all. Which means, since they apparently want me to start on Monday, I couldn't even be unemployed for more than a single week! GRRR. On the plus side, I did get some drawing done today, illustrating no less than five Hot Flashes (no scanning/coloring yet, though) and drawing the primary background for MY FIRST ILLUSTRATED BOOK! It's going to be hilarious. Promise. 😎

Okay, new topic. You know what I really like? Hearing from people I haven't heard from in a while -- especially when I didn't think I'd ever hear from those people again. (more...)

Another ongoing Scary-Crayon featurette debuts with Crayon Song Parody #1. In this first installment, I rewrite the lyrics to The Beatles' classic song "Eleanor Rigby" to make it about... well, something else. And then, to make matters worse, I actually sing the bloody song a cappella -- yes, my version is available for download in mp3 format -- so those of you with iPods now have something new to listen to as you skip down the streets. Fair warning, though: it's a safe bet that I won't be winning American Idol anytime soon. 😉 Also, on the page, there are various links here and there to other more/less related SC articles, so those of you who aren't too familiar with the site can use that page as a hub to check out some of the pieces you may have missed. Enjoy!

In other news, I stopped into Jo-Ann's Fabrics with my mother today. One of the employees was rather attractive -- a tallish, thin redheaded girl with twinkling eyes and an innocent smile -- and upon noticing the tagline on her nametag I couldn't help but laugh. It read, "We inspire creativity!" Think about it for a moment. 😛 (more...)

Today, Omni of Every Topic in the Universe(s?) wrote a post entitled "How to bid on eBay". It's mostly good advice -- especially point #4. I'd also expand that advice to include "Buy It Now" auctions -- even if there's a chance that one could save a dollar or two by winning a competitive auction, it's a lot easier to just pay the set price and get it over with than bidding and possibly bidding again and then waiting for the auction to end.

And now for my disagreements and additions... (more...)

That's right! I know I'm about three hours early -- and I don't bloody care -- but here it is: Scary-Crayon's in-depth review of Mary-Kate & Ashley's Dance Party of the Century! (Does that answer your question, Parizad? ;)) Actually, I hate to say it, but for what it is the game is actually pretty... good. It's certainly well worth the $1.15 I spent on it, anyway!

Also, the Site Talk block on the content pages has a new blurb and the Links block has been updated with two new links -- one for Alligator Juice and one for Culture Freak. So check those out too! Ja ne.

Fairly dull weekend -- didn't really get much of anything done. Hopefully I'll be more productive on these "days off" in the future. But maybe I needed the rest.

After I finished up my last day at the bookstore, one of the managers took me for a ride into some neighboring cities and showed me a few cool shops. At Creature Zone, I picked up another copy of 2046 (I'd gotten the film in Boston back in February, but unfortunately my copy was a faulty one that only played the first few minutes before giving in to skipping and glitches) and, at Tower Records, acquired three random CDs from the bargain bin. (more...)