This post is current, and reflects my thoughts as of Sept. 17th, 2009
The original post can be found at www.henrickatlarge.blogspot.com
Hello... long time no post. Well I have no excuse other than I'm a slacker. I must admit, that I have really been neglecting most of the things that I do on a regular basis. Some of them, I consider very important. This blog belongs to both categories. So, I am now sitting at my machine and throwing together another post. There have been some majorly awesome events in the past few weeks, since I have posted last. I believe that I still have one or more small installments to write for the travel blog (this Summer's European vacation), but that will have to wait a bit. Mostly I've been concerned with my professional blog (www.henrickborger.net), that I also have been neglecting of late. Most of my time, I spend wasting on Facebook. The current 'political climate' of the 'States has put me in 'shouting matches' with many a long-term friend. I really don't like that, but I can't really hold back sometimes. Though, I am sure I will blog about that in the recent future. "Well, is that all you ask?" The answer is no. There has been more to my life of late than ranting at 'conservative' friends of mine on FB. I do more than that (not too much more though).
Highlights:
Saw my high school-friend's band Tragic Kingdom (They're a great No Doubt cover-band). They performed on LI with a Sublime cover band called 40 Oz's to freedom, who were also great! The singer actually looked and dressed like Brad Nowell, which I thought was cool and kitschy at the same time.
Got to see a friend of mine from Boston. Went up to the Berkshires and kicked it camping at the Daughters of the Revolution (DAR) national forest. It was beautiful! Had a great time.
Hung out with another (really-old-school) friend of mine. Haven't seen each other in something like 12 years! It was a blast!
Had the opportunity to see one of my oldest and dearest friends get married! That was awesome. His mother did the ceremony, and it totally made me cry (shut up! I will totally deny it if questioned about it). That ruled. After the wedding, I drove my friend Lara and her boyfriend home to Astoria, and we 'kicked it' there for a bit! All-in-all, a great time had by all.
Well, I've also been indulging my self in the wonderful world of television (albeit online). I have discovered one of the best shows, which I can't believe that I had never heard of. It's called 'Death Note' and it rules (wikipedia article). You can watch it on HULU.com. Now, I must warn you... It's animae! But before you 'tune out' before you hear the rest... It's not like any animae on the planet. No action, no robots, no ninjas, no demon-tentacle-rape scenes! It's a thriller! It lasts two seasons, and keeps you guessing and in suspense until the last moment. you have to watch the first two episodes to really get hooked, but after that... you're done-for. It comes HIGHLY recommended!
Also, I have become addicted to the HBO series 'True Blood'. I was skeptical at first, then I watched two episodes while I was in the Berkshires. The next day when I arrived on LI, I bought the first season , and watched it that night. I really dig it! I have since caught up on the season to-date, and cannot wait for the next season to watch the plot continue.
I am also looking for new books to read... If any of you have suggestions, please feel free. My tastes are simple... cyber-punk, hard-boiled fiction, and fantasy. Yeah, for those of you who've awaited something a little more substantial... screw- off!! I like what I like!
So, now I go back t awaiting my E-2 visa to clear, and to recieve plane tickets in the mail.
Oh yeah, for those of you wondering... Anika got back in shape, and no longer looks like 'the dog that ate my dog!'
