Favorite Videos of 2012 (Part 2)

Here's the second half of my favorite YouTube videos of 2012. Let me know which ones you liked the most on here or through Facebook! I even added Charlie the Unicorn 4 because my friend Kyler Gillespie recommended it to me yesterday. Enjoy!

11. Titanic Super 3D

12. Sh*tuff Christian Girls Say

13. Uncle Owen Ruins Star Wars

14. Honest Trailer- The Dark Knight

15. Smosh- How to be a Cop

16. The Golf War

17. Nice Try IHOP with Lance Reddick

18. My Brand!

19. Strong Pokemonz

20. When I'm the Regginator

21. Pokemon Rusty Version Ep. 1- The Journey Begins

22. Charlie the Unicorn 4

Favorite Videos of 2012 (Part 1)

2012 is almost over, and 2013 is about to begin. Who knows what the new year will bring for us. To celebrate the end of 2012, I've posted my all time favorite YouTube videos that 2012 has given us. I split up this post into 2 separate parts, so that I don't blow up your computer. I'll release Part 2 tomorrow. Enjoy the videos!

1. The Legend of Zelda: Pot Smasher

2. Kart- The Movie

3. Ultimate Assassin's Creed 3 Song

4. Obama Vs. Romney: The Video Game

5. The Slender Games- How It Should Have Ended

6. NoPUNintendo

7. "I'm Batman"

8. Professor Toothy

9. Skrillex in Back to the Future

10. Raichu, Pikachu, Pichu, Pi

Snow at Last!

On this lovely day in which the world's not ending, there is finally snow in Indiana! I had my doubts for a while that there would be no snow this month with the way the temperature outside has been. Many stores haven't really sold any sleds this month due to the lack of snow. But today, I am glad to be proven wrong. I admit I hate driving in snow, but other than that I love it. From making snow angels and snowmen, to throwing snowballs and sledding, it really gets me in the Christmas spirit! Even my dog Maggie loves running around in it. This morning, she's worn herself out from going outside a hundred times. There's something magical about snow. It brings joy to a lot of people, including me. To get myself in the Christmas spirit even more, today I'm going to be wearing the Christmas sweater I made a few weeks ago! Only 4 days left until Christmas, and as Bing Crosby would say, "it's beginning to look a lot like Christmas." Enjoy this song and Buddy the Elf getting excited with revolving doors!

It's snowing! Snow is my favorite! Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!

The End of "The End of the World"

Friday, as many of you have heard, is the so called day when the world ends, according to Mayans. I myself, like many others, don't believe the world will end on Friday. In fact, it should be a good day since it may be snowing finally! And yet, restaurants, bars, and other stores are having what they call "End of the World Sales." All over the internet, people are talking about it. Whether or not you believe the apocalypse is going to happen, I encourage all of you to make smart decisions. For example, don't have unprotected sex with someone just because you think the world might end so there's no point of being careful. If you do, you may end up being a mother or father by August of next year. I'm sure it'll happen for some people, and the generation that comes from those people would be known as something like "The End of the World Baby Boomers." Be smart with alcohol and anything you consider doing that you wouldn't normally try. I hope none of you try stuff not even the stars of Jackass would attempt to do.

I know this year has been kinda rough, considering the world has experienced some terrible tragedies, such as the theater shooting in Colorado, the victims that experienced Hurricane Sandy, and the massacres in Connecticut and China last Friday. Some people want the world to end. But do not lose your faith in the world and in people. There is always good and evil in the world. When the world will end, which will not be predicted by any man or woman, there will only be good and evil. That's according to Revelations in the Bible. 2012 is almost over. I pray that 2013 will be a better year with good results coming from it. Until that time comes, make the most of the rest of this year, but don't do anything you'll regret, like make unplanned babies or mess with Chuck Norris.

You shouldn't fear any day, just Chuck Norris.

I didn't think this whole apocalypse thing through...

Farewell Nintendo Power

24 years after their first magazine was published, Nintendo Power has come to a close. The company, Future Publishing, has ceased publications of Nintendo Power magazines, as well as PlayStation magazines. I've been a subscriber for more than 10 years now, around the time they were covering the Nintendo GameCube and the first Game Boy Advance. After coming home from college last Friday, I received the very last Nintendo Power magazine. It came with a poster of all 285 Nintendo Power Magazines. The very last page of the magazine said "Game Over, Thank You for Reading!" The front cover was stylized to look like the very first magazine.

Nintendo Power has always been my favorite magazine to receive every month. I am after all, a die hard Nintendo fan! The reviews were helpful, they were the first to announce new games and systems coming out, and they even came with free stuff, including cards, stickers, and posters; I have a few of them hanging up in my room at college even! My mom always bought full year subscriptions for my cousin Joey every Christmas, but now she won't be able to. I'll miss getting new Nintendo Power magazines every month, but for now, I'll have to resort to GameInformer magazines, which only dedicate a few pages to Nintendo related news. Goodbye Nintendo Power!

The Very First Issue

The Last Issue (For Now?)

Songs for Final Exam Grades

Many of us have fought the good fight, and the battle is now over. We're done with finals! Now we await to see how well or how poorly we did on those exams. Some grades we already have, while others are still being processed. Just like the post I made a few days ago, here are some songs from before my time that I've picked for each scenario you're going through with Finals being over. If you did good on your finals, then congratulations! If you did bad, don't beat yourself up about it. It's not the end of the world, though some people seem to think it will be this month.

1. Still waiting for your professors to post the results

Hurry up! I'm so nervous, I skipped 2nd Breakfast, elevensies and noonsies!

Bon Jovi- Livin' on a Prayer

2. You did a super duper job!

We did it! Now we can go back home to the Shire!

David Glen Eisley- Sweet Victory

3. You did, errrrr.....not so great.

Well that was harder than walking into Mordor.... Let's go drink at the Green Dragon!

Bob Marley- Three Little Birds

The Christmas Sweater that Saved Christmas

Starring Baby Jesus, Winking Santa
and a Dancing Snowman!

In this post, I'm being like my Mom by posting something I crafted  by myself. I wasn't in the Christmas spirit for a while due to projects and finals. But after making this, I'm ready for Christmas!

Today, I am rocking my awesome new Christmas sweater. I bought a sweater at Goodwill and painted it with my bible study, the girls bible study at Stu West, and my friend Caleb Knight, who all brought sweaters to decorate last Saturday. It was our bible study leader, Vince Ferry, who came up with this great idea. Our sweaters looked legit afterwards. I'll even be wearing this during one of my finals because that's how I roll! So take note, it's way easier to make a Christmas sweater than it is to find one this month. Tonight my bible study is going Christmas caroling. I don't know where yet, all I know is that we're gonna be sporting our new sweaters and looking like sirs!

My mom's blog: http://maryrosescafe.blogspot.com

I'm ready for Christmas!

Songs for Finals Week

As Sean Bean (actor that dies in almost every movie) might say, brace yourselves, finals are coming. Do you feel stressed out to the max? Do you feel unprepared or just scared out of your mind? Sometimes you just can't find it in yourself to stay optimistic through finals week, and so you give up. Therefore, I propose you listen to these songs from before the 70's and 80's for inspiration to get you through the week!

Stop. Killing. Meeeeeee........

When to Listen to Each Song:

1. The Final Countdown - When you realize it's almost time for Finals.

2. Gonna Fly Now - When you're training for your exams by studying......or running up stairs.

3. You're the Best - Right before you take your final. Remember, you're the best!

4. School's Out - After Finals. Because school's out for Winter Break!

1. Europe- The Final Countdown

2. Bill Conti- Gonna Fly Now

3. Joe Esposito- You're the Best

4. Alice Cooper- School's Out

December: A Month for Holidays, Finals, and Pokemon?

Ah December! A month of holiday splendors for everyone, including celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ, watching Christmas movies, giving and receiving presents, and ringing in the new year. It's also a busy month for everyone, for students that are getting final projects done and studying for finals, and everyone that's buying presents for loved ones. But what some of you might not know, is that this month is also the time of the year when Pokemon fans change their profile pictures to their favorite Pokemon for the entire month.

Enough with the Pokemon. This month is about me!

Excuse me?

It all started in December of 2009. A couple of guys decided to start this new tradition, and the phenomenon spread fast throughout the world. Some may argue that this tradition is pointless, either because it takes away from celebrating the holidays or that Pokemon is a childish interest. Most people that are in on this tradition are in their late teens or in their 20's. It's not an easy task to pick a Pokemon either. Currently, there are 649 Pokemon! Most people are older gamers and they will go for the original Pokemon. I myself am a fan of the first 2 generations of Pokemon. I chose Nidoking this month because he's a boss! I can't keep up with all the new ones. I'm just one man!

Pokemon Profile Picture Month is still going strong on it's 3rd year now. Whether people love it or hate it, it's gonna be around for a while. And frankly, I'm not complaining. It doesn't distract from what this month's all about. It just shows you're a Pokemon fan and you're not afraid to show it. Now, go be the very best, like no one ever was! And don't even bother catching them all. There's too many now.

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays too!

Happy Pokemon Profile Picture Month!

Burned Out, but Not Out

It's been the longest week ever for me. I've gotten 2 projects out of the way. My Sustainability in Construction Project took about 5 hours, while my Planning and Scheduling Project took most of my week, especially Wednesday and Thursday for my roommate Logan and I. On Wednesday, I was at the library from 6 PM until it closed at 3 AM, and then went back there 4 hours later when it opened back up at 7. In those 4 hours in between I stayed awake playing Super Mario 64 and watching Knight Rider to keep myself awake.

Knight Rider, starring David Hasselhoff (1982). Don't hassle the Hoff!

All in all, I was awake for 33 hours! After we turned in the project, I still went to the CMSO meeting (Construction Management Student Organization for short), especially since I'm the Treasurer. I returned home afterwards, and I took a nap for about 3 hours. I missed Christmas Cru since I slept too long. I went to back to sleep a few hours later and slept for another 10 hours! It just feels great to be done with that and to have slept again.

Now I have only 1 week left until I go back home for Winter Break! In these last 7 days, I'll be finishing up my last project for Estimating, and then studying for Finals. I'm so close to the end, I can almost taste it! And it tastes like home cooked meals that I'll be having soon. On the first weekend of break I'll be seeing the Hobbit! I probably won't have time to watch the Lord of the Rings Trilogy before hand. I'll just be finishing up with Super Mario 64. Only 7 stars left til I beat the game. The clock level took forever! I'm also done relearning all the Christmas songs I know. Still working on Carol of the Bells though. I'm looking forward to break. My hands are tired of all the typing and writing, my butt hurts from sitting around at the library, and my brain is tired of all the thinking. During break I'll be spending time at home, in Michigan, and at IndyCC, but probably just for New Years Eve.

To everyone that's finishing up the semester, don't give up! Only 1 week left, and it'll be an important one. 

How I felt staying awake for so long.