The Greatest Pleasure in Life

I suppose, it's different for everyone. (listening to: "Parallel Stripes" by Aphex Twin)

In the words of Conan the Barbarian: "To see your enemies driven from you, and to hear the lamentations of the women!!"
In the words of Eddie Izzard: "Bacon and eggs... pot of hot coffee bubbling away... freshly-squeezed-mango-juice."
In the words of the Madjai: "Sleeping next to someone."

Yeah.. You heard me. Oh, sure there are more complex pleasures (chief among those being a slice of vanilla bean cheesecake), and there are more, shall we say, hedonistic pleasures (I heard Jessica Simpson is single again... and isn't she "friends" with Reese Witherspoon? Hmm).

But, really, in case you haven't tried it, you should try sleeping next to someone. Sure, there's the whole "naked and sweaty" aspect to that. And, if that's your cup of tea, go for it. More power to you. But, really.. the joy of just cuddling on the couch, watching TV, or reading, and just looking at each other, and deciding it's time for bed is... well, it's just great. Pajamas are put on, covers are pulled back, pillows fluffed, and there's that awkward moment of.. how do we arrange the cuddling here? And then... bliss. You settle into each other's arms, your breathing slows down, and then matches the other person's. You can hear their heart beating time with yours, and you intertwine fingers and legs as you settle in for the night.

If you're really lucky, you get to thinking about some random thing, and the next thing you notice, the other's person's breathing has become deeper, and you realize that they're asleep. You watch their eyelids flutter as they begin to dream, and you pull the hair back from their face as you just watch them. And then, without really knowing it... you're asleep too.

Feeling so close to someone. So close that they'd allow you to experience the most relaxing thing they engage in. So safe, so intimate. THAT is the greatest pleasure in this life.

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And it's been FAR too long since I've experienced that. And I think that is what I miss the most, of all the things I've lost.

See? I was right!!

Quick post while I'm at work. (listening to: the gentle tap-tap-tapping of keyboards. Hundreds of them.)

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A Blog by the Madjai

I don't know if I should be celebrating this or not...

Back by Popular Demand...

Well... Can't disappoint the fans. (listening to the first 30s of Cochise. over and over and over and over and over...)

So, I guess I should probably explain. While there were only two comments on my ending post clamoring for my return, I got a few IMs and E-Mails on the subject, so.. I'm back.

My life has been kind of thrown into upheaveal (sp? that doesn't look right) in the last couple weeks with some incredible personal life stuff that I didn't think would ever happen, but has. So, I've been dealing with all of that and I'm just starting to realize that it might be for the best. (Not personally "best," but.. overall.) So, that and my lack of free time is what made me bring the blog to a close. However, Phoenix-like, I have risen from the ashes, born anew. And I hope that this resurrection will bring about many more in my life that are desperately needed.

Alright. Enough of the emo crap. Let's get down to business. And the business is this...

I AM A ROCK LEGEND

So, I spent $69.99 last night on this "game" for my PS2, and I have to say that if you read any reviews for this game, they are all grossly understating the awesomeness of this game. As many of my friends (see panel on right for links to their blogs) will tell you, The Madjai has no rhythm. At all. None. But, Guitar Hero allows even those with no music to shred on the axe like you're all strung out on coke and warm beer. I played for THREE HOURS last night, and got up this morning, had a pumpkin bar, and played again for another two hours. This game is SO great, I can't even begin to describe how hard it rocks. It's been overused in reference to this game, but it really does go up to 11. Come over and check it out if you can, or... go buy it yourself if you have a PS2. If you buy it and don't like it, I'll personally buy the extra guitar controller from you. Seriously.

In other news, My Bingo Show is going incredibly well. We had a couple of crowds that were less that desirable, but everyone had a good time, and the cast is really starting to get used to haveing me around. ;) Which is nice, considering my major responsibilities include making sure each table has something to eat, and making sure Helmut doesn't leave anything on the stage that he might need later. It's a good way to earn the money I make, but I wish I could have my weekends back to myself. I'm halfway convinced that this show was the cause of the first paragraph... but it might not have been. Well, I won't ever know for sure, so.. why bother fretting over it.

If you're in the Twin Cities area, and would like to come see the show, please let me know and I'll see what I can do for you.

That's about it. I'll try and keep up with y'all.

Rave on, Rave on.

The End of An Era

Hey all, Welcome to my last blog post. (listening to: the opening theme to House, MD)

So, seeming as how I'm not so very good at blogging, and there's not a whole lot going on with me lately, I'm putting an end to the blog. Thanks to everyone who's supported me, and for all you new visitors. Take a look through the previous posts if you want a good read, and thanks for all the memories.

So long, and farewell.