Sunday, March 22, 2009
Sunday, March 8, 2009
What if I built a Tank?
Well, dude... we just don't know. But we will soon.
WHAT IF's:
What if I get a grant to build this stupid thing?
What if I get more money back on my tax return than I expect (to dump into this project)?
What if I end up driving through the post-apocalyptic desert world fighting people for fuel? (And more importantly: Where will I find football shoulder pads for armor?)
What if I end up designing some new vehicle armor that ends up getting me contracted to build for the US Army (or, a foreign army)?
What if I blasted political propaganda through the loudspeakers and showed subsequent visuals on the TV screens mounted in the windows and as a result I ended up creating a new political party? (WARNING: YOU DO NOT WANT THIS TO HAPPEN.)
What if I build this thing and get harassed by the police more than I already do? (I bet I will!)
What if I go a rampage through the city upon completion of the project? (Or were you already thinking this!??!)
What if you help me build this? (Donations/workers and accepted/appreciated!)
What if I asked you what else a tank could benefit from having? (Suggestions welcome!)
What if someone gave me a shitload of money for a really nice, powerful winch so I could tear down trees and buildings? (You know you want to! ~$800'll do it!)
What if I painted it something ridiculous like: neon pink, purple, yellow and pink polka dots, or like some HELLO KITTY (ies) on all the sides? - next to the gun ports, of course.
What if this tank (which is built on a '95 Jeep Cherokee, which is owned by Chrysler - for those who don't know) design was so awesome that it saved Chrysler or GM liked it so much they bought it out from under them - and I got rich in the process?
What if I traveled around the country in the tank?
What if I traveled around the world in it?
What if I was thrown in prison because they thought I was doing something terrorist-related?
What if I go to sleep now and try to finish this tomorrow?
WHAT IF's:
What if I get a grant to build this stupid thing?
What if I get more money back on my tax return than I expect (to dump into this project)?
What if I end up driving through the post-apocalyptic desert world fighting people for fuel? (And more importantly: Where will I find football shoulder pads for armor?)
What if I end up designing some new vehicle armor that ends up getting me contracted to build for the US Army (or, a foreign army)?
What if I blasted political propaganda through the loudspeakers and showed subsequent visuals on the TV screens mounted in the windows and as a result I ended up creating a new political party? (WARNING: YOU DO NOT WANT THIS TO HAPPEN.)
What if I build this thing and get harassed by the police more than I already do? (I bet I will!)
What if I go a rampage through the city upon completion of the project? (Or were you already thinking this!??!)
What if you help me build this? (Donations/workers and accepted/appreciated!)
What if I asked you what else a tank could benefit from having? (Suggestions welcome!)
What if someone gave me a shitload of money for a really nice, powerful winch so I could tear down trees and buildings? (You know you want to! ~$800'll do it!)
What if I painted it something ridiculous like: neon pink, purple, yellow and pink polka dots, or like some HELLO KITTY (ies) on all the sides? - next to the gun ports, of course.
What if this tank (which is built on a '95 Jeep Cherokee, which is owned by Chrysler - for those who don't know) design was so awesome that it saved Chrysler or GM liked it so much they bought it out from under them - and I got rich in the process?
What if I traveled around the country in the tank?
What if I traveled around the world in it?
What if I was thrown in prison because they thought I was doing something terrorist-related?
What if I go to sleep now and try to finish this tomorrow?
Monday, March 2, 2009
7 By 7 - They Came from the Sky...
7th Class meeting response:
Yeah, so I got there late (sorry!) and I walked in hear the class discussing Plato's Republic. Which was interesting - but I might have come in just a minute or two too late because I could tell there were two points being made and they were not reiterated - so I was somewhat lost to what the points from the original argument(s) were pertaining.
After we discussed Plato we went on to talk about class projects. Once again, I am disappointed in the creativity of this class - Beth said no one seems enthusiastic about doing their final projects. This is not entirely true - I for one cannot wait to begin mine. I would have already started if it weren't for two factors: weather, and money. Firstly, I can't get any painting done when it's freezing (or close to it outside) - I have a few friends who can attest to this. Secondly, I am waiting for my goddamn tax return for the small amount of capital I'm going to need - which was supposed to already be here by now! Now, this also wouldn't be a big deal - but I'm broke as a joke because of bills and rent - lame. I actually just got off the phone with the friend of mine who's going to be a major source of inspiration and motivation for this project: he just informed me that he has just acquired a light bar, lights and more scrap metal. So, quite the contrary - I can't wait to get this show on the road!
Pictures forthcoming.
Yeah, so I got there late (sorry!) and I walked in hear the class discussing Plato's Republic. Which was interesting - but I might have come in just a minute or two too late because I could tell there were two points being made and they were not reiterated - so I was somewhat lost to what the points from the original argument(s) were pertaining.
After we discussed Plato we went on to talk about class projects. Once again, I am disappointed in the creativity of this class - Beth said no one seems enthusiastic about doing their final projects. This is not entirely true - I for one cannot wait to begin mine. I would have already started if it weren't for two factors: weather, and money. Firstly, I can't get any painting done when it's freezing (or close to it outside) - I have a few friends who can attest to this. Secondly, I am waiting for my goddamn tax return for the small amount of capital I'm going to need - which was supposed to already be here by now! Now, this also wouldn't be a big deal - but I'm broke as a joke because of bills and rent - lame. I actually just got off the phone with the friend of mine who's going to be a major source of inspiration and motivation for this project: he just informed me that he has just acquired a light bar, lights and more scrap metal. So, quite the contrary - I can't wait to get this show on the road!
Pictures forthcoming.
"Plato's Republic"
A response:
Dear Glaucon, what say we stand here all day and use circular logic to confuse and mislead each other, then drag out the explainations and details until we both agree on each others points, yes?
True.
Very True.
Yes.
I am all for classic literature, I swear it! I like the cave analogy, it works and it's "very true." I agree with their many points about the governors and the State and find their subtle sarcastic comments about politicians' intelligence, "true," and amusing.
However... I also find many of their arguments boring, circular, unreasonable and almost pointless. Don't misunderstand, I think philosophy is important and I would like it gain more of a foothold in today's stupid fucking society. I know this won't happen because people are trained to be "L-moding" (using their left brain - the authoritative and puntual side; i.e.; the boring side) all day long. It's not their fault, necessairly, blame major corporations and media mogels who try to brainwash and control people with advertising and dead-end jobs.
Actually, now that I write this - I see it - we need philosophy, every once and a while we have to stop and think, to smell the roses, if you will. We need to ponder what we are, where we came from, what the future holds, what more can be done, etc... - this is what makes us human: if we can't do this... I think we'll die.
Dear Glaucon, what say we stand here all day and use circular logic to confuse and mislead each other, then drag out the explainations and details until we both agree on each others points, yes?
True.
Very True.
Yes.
I am all for classic literature, I swear it! I like the cave analogy, it works and it's "very true." I agree with their many points about the governors and the State and find their subtle sarcastic comments about politicians' intelligence, "true," and amusing.
However... I also find many of their arguments boring, circular, unreasonable and almost pointless. Don't misunderstand, I think philosophy is important and I would like it gain more of a foothold in today's stupid fucking society. I know this won't happen because people are trained to be "L-moding" (using their left brain - the authoritative and puntual side; i.e.; the boring side) all day long. It's not their fault, necessairly, blame major corporations and media mogels who try to brainwash and control people with advertising and dead-end jobs.
Actually, now that I write this - I see it - we need philosophy, every once and a while we have to stop and think, to smell the roses, if you will. We need to ponder what we are, where we came from, what the future holds, what more can be done, etc... - this is what makes us human: if we can't do this... I think we'll die.
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
666
The Sixth Communion:
Today we met 6th time - We played with the singing bowl and I knew what it was, but I couldn't remember how to do it! Anyway, then we discussed final projects. I think it is lame that almost everyone in this "creative" class isn't able to come up with an idea for a final project. I'm somewhat disappointed that no one seems to be excited about what they are doing at all. Apparently, I'm one of the very few with an actual solid project idea. I had the idea of turning my $650 Jeep Cherokee into an off-road riot tank. I have a friend who is going to a be a room mate soon - he has just acquired a welder and we are going to weld armor plating, ram bars, and side steps. Either way - I had the idea to do this but it was always just an idea - now, hopefully I'll actually start working on it!
Today we met 6th time - We played with the singing bowl and I knew what it was, but I couldn't remember how to do it! Anyway, then we discussed final projects. I think it is lame that almost everyone in this "creative" class isn't able to come up with an idea for a final project. I'm somewhat disappointed that no one seems to be excited about what they are doing at all. Apparently, I'm one of the very few with an actual solid project idea. I had the idea of turning my $650 Jeep Cherokee into an off-road riot tank. I have a friend who is going to a be a room mate soon - he has just acquired a welder and we are going to weld armor plating, ram bars, and side steps. Either way - I had the idea to do this but it was always just an idea - now, hopefully I'll actually start working on it!
Monday, February 23, 2009
A Moment of Bliss
The assignment was to set aside a three hour block of time in order to let creative processes flow by way of doing nothing thought intensive - I had all kinds of ideas of thing that I wanted to do, but ladyfriend wasm't interested in helping (and get your mind out of the gutter if you are thinking what I think you are!). She said I was on my own for this one - damn! - I wanted her to give me a backrub for a while I had drank some beers and listened to music or watched a nice flick. I did just that - I spaced out for a about three hours while I drank beers and tried not to overanalyze the plot of David Lynch's Inland Empire - which in hindsight was probably a poor choice for mindless viewing! After that I put on some soothing ambient music and took a bath - which was weird because I haven't taken one since I was like 10. All and all I really liked doing all of this and I probably would have done it by itself but most likely not with the goal of getting creative ideas flowing.
Monday, February 16, 2009
5IVE (Fifth Class Response)
This week we did not meet in the classroom - and I had not read the chat room log or the assignment for next week - so, I didn't know... lame! I like the bliss assignment a lot - that is very cool. Hopefully, I can get my ladyfriend on board for it... That would be most awesome. Either way looking forward to doing enjoyable things for three hours and not just wasting time - but rather completing an assignment. Cool. I have already given some thought to my final project and I have some grandiose plans - I have a good feeling that at least some of it will come to fruition as I have a friend (soon to be a room mate) who has the same goal in mind and always is encouraging and helpful about any weird/ridiculous projects. Project: To turn my $650 Jeep essentially into a riot tank... Details forthcoming.
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