Cephiros, The One Winged Angel

Time for another weekend update from your good old friend, Alex or Cephiros… whatever you wanna call me. Before we get started on updating you on my weekend activities. There is a weight update.

8/25/07 - 232.5 pounds - lost 1.5 pounds - total lost: 19.5 in slightly under 2 months.

Friday Evening - Kicked it old school style with two people from the Damn Portlanders Livejournal Community. That would be with [Freyis - ] and [Katlyn - ]. We went to Wunderland and played some Dance Dance Revolution and DMX and some other games as well. After that, we had dinner at a really and not too expensive Chinese place. I think it was around 29th and Belmont. I’m not completely sure. We talked, had fun, really glad I hung out with them.

Saturday - Seumas and I cleaned up the apartment a little bit. It still needs some work but looking better than before. Went to the mall, hung out with Aaron, Ben, Seumas. We also went to Fry’s Electronics and checked out the wares but I didn’t anything. Aaron couldn’t buy Invasion from Space on DVD I believe it was. The reason being because it had a street date of 9/4/07 or something of that sort but there was a copy on the floor.

Went to Bangkok Palace and had some really good Thai food that tasted like the stuff when I was really in Thailand. After that, it was time go to the Freezepop show. The first opening act, Operation Mission was really really good and he kicked the synths from his gameboy. Bringing back the sounds of 1989. PGE was okay, some of their stuff was good but overall, it was kinda bland. Michele Wylen, was cute, pretty good but it sucked as she was starting her show, since there was tons of feedback.

However, Freezepop was fucking great. I loved all the songs they played. Boys on Film, Brainpower, Pop Music Is Not A Crime, Final Countdown, Less Talk More Rokk and more. I was dancing and grooving to the sounds of great synth pop. After the show, were meeting people, selling band stuff and signing Guitar Hero controllers.

The only thing I did not like about the show was this group of annoying fucks who got really drunk. They started being abnormally loud, hitting machines. A guy and girl from the group were really drunk and they started making out and dry humping to Freezepop which was kinda funny.

Sunday - Hung out with Becky. Watched and got hooked on some Battlestar Galatical and I really like it that I moved it up to the number 1 spot in my Netflix queue. Took the our dog, Aeris to the Mt. Tabor. We had a blast, had some dinner at Burgerville. Did my laundry. Basically, a pretty lazy Sunday after all.

That’s all for now.

Here’s a quote from my roommate

Growing up, I didn’t have any imaginary friends. But, that made me wonder. If you masturbate, and fantasize about having sex with someone, is that someone your imaginary friend? Because, if that’s the case, then I’ve got loads of ‘em

So, I haven’t updated in awhile and I’m bet you’re curious to how my weekend went? No? Fuck you, read it anyways.

Friday: Went to Superbad with my two friends Marcus and Christa. However, before that we had some sushi at the ever popular and best sushi place, Sushi Takahashi. We arrived at the Regal Pioneer Place theater around 5 minutes before the movies started and there was a long line to buy tickets, suckers. We came prepared, I bought our tickets on Fandango. While the commercials are horrible, the service is very convenient. After that, we just sorta hanged for a little, talked while we waited for my blue line MAX. Oh yeah, Superbad was Supergood and I suggest everyone to see it who likes these kinds of movies.

Saturday: Laundry day for me… woot.. Earlier this day I made a post to the DamnPortlanders livejournal community to see if anyone. Actually got a few people interested but they already had plans that night. However, I still went to Ground Kontrol but around 7pm instead of the time I posted earlier. I played some DDR, and of course other games as well. Brought some spare clothes for the excursion out. Impressed a few people with the Arrow smash skillz. Talked to some of them, talked to a cool bartender lady. Lots of cute girls there but I didn’t really talk to any of them. I’m in the stage of putting myself out there, trying to be more social and such. I’m sure it would be easier for me meet more if I had a friend with me. Perhaps another time.

Weight Update: Lost 1.5 pounds - down to 234 - Lost 18 pounds in the last 1.5 months.

Sunday: Becky and I were supposed to go out to Mt. Hood for a hike but there was a high chance of rain. I had cramped my leg pretty badly and I guess both of us preferred a lazy Sunday and moved our plans to next Sunday.

Overall, I think it was a good weekend.

This Week

Monday - Called out sick. Yes, I really sick. Going to see if I can make up some time.
Tuesday - Tai Chi workout, Vitamin Shoppe for more Tonalin and Protein Shake stuff, both or just the shake stuff
Wednesday - Free Day
Thursday - Dinner with Joy and Lee
Friday - DDR Arrow Smash with 2 people from DamnPortlanders LJ community.
Saturday - Possible Meetup with more DamnPortlanders who are going to the Freezepop show
Sunday - Hanging out with Becky and My dog, Aeris

This is a serious post even though the title is a contradiction.

As almost anyone who has read my blogs.. as sporadic as the posts might be. I’ve been going through alot of changes. I’ve pretty much quit playing World of Warcraft which is good. I found a new job that actually like but also provides me with challenge while I learn the ropes and it pays well. I’ve been on a diet that is going on its second month with a lost of 16.5 pounds so far. I even changed my look a little bit too.

So, I’ve been single for nearly a year. While I am not in the rush to get into another serious relationship. I do miss the fruits of casual dating someone can bear. I don’t know exactly what I want. I’m not really into the one night stand scene. For me, to have sex with someone I have to know them a little bit. I guess some would say I’m seeking a friend with benefits. It’s possible but not quite sure.

My friend Christa and I both made lists of what we would want in a potential romantic interest. Most of them are not deal breakers and I’m sure there are stuff I want that I forgot to put on my list. Through, my whole experience and on the advice of friends, Craigslist is hopeless. Only 2 good things for me came from Craigslist. I should give up on it but it draws at you. However, getting no replies is like getting rejected. However, In the dating scene, rejection is a part of life.  I do get disappointed and sometimes I think maybe something is wrong with me. I try to stop it from affecting me too much.

Anyways, maybe I might meet a cute, single geek girl at Ground Kontrol this Saturday. I have to reinstall WindowsXP becuase I got something from a public tracker and the system is infected pretty badly.

I need head to bed, I am up way too late. You might get some insightful posts in the future if you’re lucky.

I bought some tickets for August 25th. for the Freezepop show at Ground Kontrol. Really, that’s all I wanted post for now. I’ll be at the +21 showing at 9pm.

The X if you do this, chicks will have sex with you seems to be a running joke between two sets of my friends now. So the past few days have been quite interesting to stay the least. I really like this whole social life thing. It is much better to get out and about and not sit at your computer all the time.

So, Thursday, I hang out with one of Summer’s friends, AJ, it was good hanging out with him. We talked, had some dinner and we hung out at Ground Kontrol for a little bit.

Friday, I hung out with Christa, we talked, had dinner at Burgerville. Played some games on my DS. Bitched about Customers and Cell phone companies. Watched some Upright Citizen’s Brigade. Went to Cocktails and Dreams, a strip bar and met the always cool Jasmine. Well! Just let me tell you this. I got a little too drunk I think. I mean I didn’t like blackout drunk but I got really drunk. I had 3 AMFs ! So, I finally spilled the beans, that I liked her, but I didn’t do anything about it cause I valued you our friendship and I didn’t think she thought I was attractive and such. However, that is neither here or there, everything is cool. I met Marcus, and he’s a really cool guy. So, I had to make a little note, if the only way I can tell a girl I like her is after 2-3 AMFs then that’s going to be a very expensive habit! <- bad alcoholic joke.

Saturday, I did have a date but because of issues and miscommunication.. the plans fell through but the person apologized and we have it rescheduled for Wednesday and we’re still going to Sushi Takahashi!

Diet update - Down to 235.5 pounds, that’s a lost of 16.5 pounds in 1.5 months. It is going strong and I’m doing well and I think this is making me more confident and as I told my friend Amy, I think everyone is a work in progress.

I think it has been decided that Craigslist really sucks for dating. I have made many replies to ads but gotten no emails back from them. My own ad didn’t do so well cause the M4W area was flooded with new ads and got bumped to the second page in no time.

So, you’re thinking, what the fuck is up with my post title. Go to Youtube, search power thirst and you will all get it. Today was the first day of my new job doing freight verification. It is interesting to say the least. I think the data entry part and invoicing is going to be the easier part of my job whereas research of the freight is going to be the biggest learning curve.

So for a bit of an update. I have not received any replies from the girls I replied to on Craigslist. I dunno, maybe I need better pictures because the current ones I have really suck. It’s kinda disappointing cause I know I’m a great guy and good personality and all that fucking jazz.

Nothing much else to report. Went to Vitamin Shoppe and got some protein shake stuff, vitamins and weight management supplement.

So, I’m sorry I’ve haven’t been posting on my blog. Believe it or not I’ve been pretty busy with sorta of a social life. How about we rewind and such and I’ll tell you the full story, trust me… of course you trust me.

Tuesday, July 24th - Hung out with Eileen (Bob’s GF), Bob, and Josh. Played some Guitar Hero II, watched some bad movie and watched some Venture Bros and such. I stayed the night there.

Wednesday, July 25th - Hung out with all three of them again until Josh had work. We had some booze in our empty Viso bottles and got some juice to mix it up. Walking around Downtown Portland and we were getting pretty wasted. Went back to the Lloyd Center and Eileen got some lunch while Bob and I rocked the arrow smash of ITG. I did well for being under the influence. Got some more Vodka. Got wasted and made some tentative plans with my friend Christa.

Thursday, July 26th - Fucking lazy this day. Watched some TV, cleaned up a little in the apartment and got my haircut to its new short style.

Friday, July 27th - Had testing at this temp agency. It appears I can do 9200 KPH on the 10 key. Passed all of my tests and such. Later that day, Christa and I met up. Got some food at Subway. Back to her apt, hung out. Went to this strip club/bar and watched some cute strippers. The best one being Jasmine, our new stripper friend. We talked to her for.. I dunno about 1/2 hour. Walked up to Blockbuster, Got Leon the professional and Life is Beautiful. Got some pizza and beer at the Safeway. Watched the movies, had some pizza, drank some beer, and a good time was had. Discovered I suck at Dirge of Cerberus.  We talked and such.. pretty much sums up that day.

Saturday, July 28th - Christa and I headed over to the 24 hour Hotcake House. I never been there before but always heard about it and of course as she stated, it’s a hot spot of Portland. Headed to the Avalon Wunderland and played some video games. All kinds, DDR, Dance Manix, pinball, shooters, etc. After that, we parted ways at 39th and Powell.  It was a fun weekend and I’m glad I have a new friend that is pretty cool.

Tuesday, July 31st - Job interview in North Portland. Never been there before and I got lost. I finally made it and at the time I thought the interview went very well. Later that day I was hanging out with Bob, then eventually Josh and Eileen.. oh and one of her friends who I name I seem to have forgotten. It was discovered that I got the job I interviewed for earlier that day. So beers was purchased and merryment ensued. I got pretty smashed but did not wake up with a hangover which is good.

Wednesday, August 1st -  Hung out with the friends, around downtown and such. Bob and Eileen drove me home so I could let them borrow my Season 3 & 4 of Queers as Folk. It is a really good series. That’s about it, Played some Odin Sphere and advanced the story a little bit more.

Thursday, August 2nd - Hung out with Summer for late morning to a little bit in the afternoon. At lunch at a Chinese place that was pretty good.  Walked to the Goodwill and looked around there for a bit and then head to to a Starbucks and hung out. Met and talked with this Vet from the Iraq and such. Then we head out. She gets a thumbs up for digging my new style and looking cute. Yes, I said it, don’t hit me!

So, tomorrow is when I start my new job, 8:30am. Working until 3pm I think, but not sure. I have no concrete plans for the weekend but I’ll see what I can do! Replied to a couple Craigslist ads for women seeking men. Been nearly a year since Becky and I broke up. I’m feeling it is time to least gain new friends, casually date, but of course I’m not ready nor want to jump head first into a long term relationship.  Haven’t gotten any replies yet but I was thinking about making my own post too after I get some new pictures taken.

My friend Amy seems to think I need to smile more often. So overall, quality of life has gone up. Diet is working out great. Losing weight and such. More energy and more confidence and a fuck you attitude if people don’t like who I am. I’m sorry for all those LJ users since I have a Wordpress plugin posts to my LJ but I don’t remember how to cut.