"Exit Through the Gift Shop" is at the surface a movie about the new art form known as "street art."  The move follows a man by the name of Mr. Brainwashing in his pursuit of the most famous, and most elusive street artist alive - Banksy.  While the movie is centered on the mysterious artist Banksy, throughout much of the movie the pursuit and ( Read more... )

I realize now how much I've changed from who I used to be; nevertheless, just as new civilizations are built upon the remnants of old cultures of long past that have come before them, so am I built upon that which I once was.  The person I used to be hasn't completely fled, but rather taken refuge into the subconscious recess of my mind, ( Read more... )

Is it insane to divide yourself into different personalities?  Different traits that come out during specific situations?

- No.

Is it insane to assign names and labels to those different personalities?

- [Hesitates] No...

How about analyzing life-decisions, relationships, through each different personality?  Asking yourself how each ( Read more... )

I think I may have undervalued true friendship.

I think women have the power to give you everything, as well as the power to take it all away.  The destiny of every man in enveloped within the story of a woman; all that man can do is pray to God that the story isn’t a tragic one.

I still think about her.

Peck, Peck, Peck.  I feel as though I’ve regressed to such a mental state that I’ve become one of those fumbling old people that peck away at the keyboard with two fingers, completely oblivious to their surroundings as they vainly attempt to match up the punch of the key with the corresponding letter that emerges on the screen.

Is this it?  Is ( Read more... )

 EHarmony.

Yea, I said it.

I've decided to sign up for the site after being promised a 'free trial' to view my 'compatibility matches.'  (That combined with the haunting dreams I’ve been having involving a certain someone.  I thought that dreams were supposed to be a refuge from the world, that your subconscious wasn’t supposed to tease you with ( Read more... )

"You mean if I take these math courses I will be given a Bachelor's in Mathematics?  All I have to do is pass these courses?"

"Yes"

Now, like a schoolboy casting his diabolical gaze upon a loaded weapon, I stand before the machinery of higher education asking, "You mean if I pass these x courses you will give me a certificate stating I have ( Read more... )

Recruiter: "So what brings you here today?"

Me: "First of all, I want to know whether or not I’ll be able to pass the medical requirements for enlistment."

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Recruiter: "No, in fact not only is the answer no but it is a resounding no - meaning you're not even close to passing the medical requirements."

Then I walked out ( Read more... )