Jul 05, 2006 22:24
It's been a looooong time since I've posted ANYTHING on here. So....hi. How are you?
Okay, I've got something completely nerdy to share. Aparently, some little boy left this book at work a few days ago and the girls at work decided to give it to me. It's called "The Superhero Handbook" by Michael Powell. I'm just going to show you the table of contents. I almost died reading this the other day.
Chapter One: Dreaming of Destiny
-Growing Up as a Nerd
-Signs You May Be Special: How to Recognize Your Powers
-Say hello to Your Inner Superhero
-Breaking the News to Your Parents
-Parents, What Parents?
-Don't Give Up the Day Job
Chapter Two: Denting the Sidewalk
-Falling Off Building and Learning the Hard Way
-Should i Use a Mentor?
-Dealing with Your Superiority Complex and Starting to Become Really Cool
Chapter Three: You and Your Total Image
-Creating Your Superhero Persona
-Identify Your Niche and establish your Principles
-The Three Ls-Leather, Latex, and Lycra: How to Choose and Make Your Costume
-Choosing a Strapline and a Catchphrase
-Crafting an Alter Ego
-Accessorizie: Hiring a Sidekick
Chapter Four: Strategic Super-Doing
-Making a Crime-Busting Business Plan
-Crime Fighting Trends
-How to Pick Your Mode of Transportation
-How to Find Your Superhero Lair
-Going Solo Versus Being a League Player
-crime Fighting on a Budget
Chapter Five: Superhero Boot Camp
-How to Break Through Walls
-How to Take a Punch
-Leap a Building in a Single Bound
-How to Defuse a Bomb
-Swinging a Tank
-Breaking Adamantine Bonds
-How to Stop a Runaway Train
-Vehicular Pursuit
-How to Save the World During Your Lunch Break
Chapter Six: Some Rain Must Fall
-How to Find Your Evil Nemisis-Even in a Crowded Shopping Mall
-Your Fatal Flaw and How to Keep It a Secret
-Twenty Excuses for Breaking a Date
-The Lure of the Dark side: Deciding How to Use Your Powers
-Never Forget You're Human (Even If You're Not)
Chapter Seven: The Vegas Years
-How to Reinvent Yourself
-How to Merchandise Your Own Image
-To Heroism and Beyond
-Signs It's Time to Hang up Your Cape
P.S. I had a date on Sunday and will probably have one next week. Polaroid Stories starts rehearsals on Sunday. Work is cool. I'm coming to realize how much I love alone time. I miss my cats.
Superman Returns=Beautiful!