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July 24, 2005
My new desktop
I made the wallscreens and the icons are Elements V2 and I got the info next to them using AveDesk 1.2
I've have to come up with something else once I have my laptop wednesday...well probably not for a while, because I'm going to put it aside while my girlfriend is here from the 25th-9th.
I can't wait til she's here.
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Finders Keepers
I found a really cool blog, the author is Che Chou, an editor at 1UP.com (the portal for Electronic Gaming Magazine, Official Playstation Magazine, and all other video game magazines by the same publisher).
Okay, I admit it. I only think it's cool for the pictures from his japan trip. Well it is cool otherwise too.
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July 21, 2005
Picture of New Laptop
Here's a retail picture of the laptop I ordered to take to UTK with me:
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July 20, 2005
This goes against everything I believe
If this happens, I'm going to break the law, get arrested for it and take it all the way til it's ruled un-constitutional and it really is...it's sick.
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July 19, 2005
Download Windows Longhorn
Well, since my last entry, I've managed to a place to download both Windows XP Pro 64 Bit Edition, and Windows Codname "Longhorn" Build 5048 HEC DVD.
What luck eh? I didn't even have to use Kazaa, eMule, eDonkey, Bittorret, or any other P2P file sharing program.
I'm not about to list the places right here on this blog, but if you want to know where I downloaded them, comment with your e-mail address.
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July 16, 2005
Windows Longhorn?
I've been hearing so much about Windows Longhorn that I want i now! I've been browsing the internet, looking for a place to download some tester's leak, but to no avail. I tried downloading with a torrent but for some reason I can't get that to work. There was nothing to be found on K-Lite either. So I've resorted to legal and conventional methods of aquiring a copy.
I signed up at http://beta.microsoft.com and http://connect.microsoft.com.
Hey! Yeah, I know, but its the only chance right now, unlikely as it may be. If you know a better way, let me know.
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July 15, 2005
UTK Orientation
Yesterday I returned from orientation at the University of Tennessee, and it was really fun.
We listened to a bunch of boring presentations on the first day, and I had to take some placement exams in math and foriegn language.
In math I placed in the second lowest level out of 8. Yeah, it pays to complete all your math in your sophmore year of high school and go two years without.
In foriegn language they gave us the oppertunity to earn credit if we placed into the 200 level (earn 101 and 102 credit automatically) or the 300 level (201 and 202 credit). Well I didn't get either of those because I tested into the 150. I don't earn any credit, but I save one semmester because I take 150 that wraps 101 and 102 into a one semmester review. Why am I explaing? It's moot anyway since I'm not even taking Spanish, I'm taking Japanese.
So the first day was pretty lame except for the skits by the orientation leaders. This one put on a curly-blonde wig and glasses and was dead on for napoleon dynamite.
At the end of the day we had a party called the "Big Orange Bash" but it was more like the "Big Orange Bust" because it was pretty lame.
After the party though, a bunch of the guys on the floor of the residence hall we were staying in hung out in the TV room and talked about music for 2 and a half hours, and that was really cool, because we didn't even know each other.
The next day was better because we got to make our schedules. Here's mine:
Monday
Honors English 10:10 AM - 11:00
Japanese 12:20 PM - 1:10
Tuesday
Japanese 12:20 PM - 1:10
Communication Studies 7:55 - 9:10
Wednesday
Honors English 10:10 AM - 11:00
Japanese 12:20 PM - 1:10
Poli Sci 5:05 - 7:45
Thursday
Japanese 12:20 PM - 1:10
Communication Studies 7:55 - 9:10
Friday
Honors English 10:10 AM - 11:00
Japanese 12:20 PM - 1:10
Woo...no classes before 10! How awesome is that? Between that and having a SINGLE ROOM, I figure I'm pretty lucky for a freshman.
I can't wait to move in. We're ordering my laptop tonight too. It's awesome, but I'll tell you all about it after I get it.
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July 11, 2005
http://www.glazed.info/
http://www.glazed.info/ has awesome bjork bootlegs!
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July 9, 2005
Akijikan's First Birthday
Well when I was in the hospital I missed the first birthday of akijikan. So here is a proper entry to celebrate what should of been 5-9-05 but wasn't because 4 days ealier I was entering the hospital.
It's hard to believe I've been at this for a year, but I guess I have. Some times have been sparse of entries, but I'm still here and akijikan is going to stay.
The comments are a great thing, because I enjoy the opinion and support and appreciation I get from you. No matter how much I screw up, my audience is still here, reading along.
Akijikan has endured an interesting year. Among many other things this blog has seen 4 different homes.
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http://akijikan.chattablogs.com
I'm glad to say that I believe that this current host is going to be the home of akijikan for a while.
Akijikan has also been a survivor of a very self-destructive disease: addiction. I've been self-medicating since I've had this blog and I have done so many horrible things to my life with drugs.
I've compiled a list of notable posts from the past year:
May 09, 2004
Four Bridges Art Show
A look at Chattanooga's premiere art show.
May 12, 2004
Preemptive strike on Hamilton Place Mall with Sam
Sam and I go to the mall and run amok.
July 14, 2004
5-31-04 Storm Proves Destructive and Costly
A Chattanoogan mess. Pictures from Highway 58 after a highly destructive storm.
July 17, 2004
My First Day in the Kitchen of St. John's Restaurant
My fumbles in bumbles working in a 5 star french restaurant
August 24, 2004
Sushi Nabe
A Photo-filled review of a local Sushi bar that is too good to be true!
September 22, 2004
Tennessee 30 Florida 28 = Best Game Ever
A nother photo extravaganza about the ultra close Tennessee-Florida game last year.
October 15, 2004
Grandmother's House 13th & 14th
A nature trip into my grandmother's woods to get some plants to take home. More great photos.
November 10, 2004
Long Time, Old Stuff
My late-posted photos of the Republican Party of Hamilton County's Election-Night Party
November 26, 2004
Sekisui
My first trip to my now favorite sushi-bar in Chattanooga.
December 26, 2004
Christmas: Samsung VM-A680 Review
My review of my favorite christmas present: my camera phone
February 03, 2005
Getting to know your Sushi Chef
I realize the benefits of repeated visits to mu favorite sushi bar to see my favorite chef.
March 27, 2005
PSP Ushers in New Era in Handheld Gaming
My review of the New and awesome Sony PSP.
Keep coming back to akijikan! There will be expansion and great things to come in the future. I'm constantly changing things and improving this site for you.
Being fresh out of addiction treatment and heading straight to college is going to make for an extremely interesting and entertaining second year.
Love to all my readers!
Posted by akijikan at 11:11 PM | TrackBack
Hi. I'm [[REDACTED]], and I'm an Addict
I'm sure everyone has been wondering where in the hell I've been forever. To answer all of you, I've been at Parkridge Valley Hospital. I've been through detoxification and residential treatment in their Impaired Professionals Program.
Why was I at Valley? Because I am an addict. Valley's website defines addiction as "the continued use of or interest in something in spite of negative consequences." An addict is anyone who suffers from addiction. Addiction is most commonly related to drugs or alcohol, but it can be to many other things including food, relationships, work or sex.
I am a drug addict, and while my drug of choice (DOC) was benzos (short for benzodiazipines), any mood-altering substance is addicting to me.
While many people believe that addicts are capable of just "choosing" to stop, or that it's a habit that can be quit, I, however, believe in the disease concept.
My recovery from this disease is based upon intense involvement in my Support Group. My support group includes Narcotics/Alcoholics Anonymous, My Psychiatrist, My Psychologist, My Girlfriend, My addiction-educated friends and family, and many other things.
It is said in the rooms of NA and AA that drug/alcohol use is only a symptom of our disease. The disease of addiction is not a drug problem, but a life problem. As addicts, we are unable to deal with life on life's terms, therefore we turn to mood-altering substances to escape the feelings, challenges, etc. we face.
I am proud to say that as of today I have 64 days clean and sober.
In Narcotics Anonymous key tags are given out to mark the sober time. I have collected 3 so far.
Give it up: Give youself a break "Just for Today". (Start Counting)
Orange you glad you're in NA? (30 Days Clean)
Mow the grass, don't smoke it. (60 Days Clean)
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July 6, 2005
New New NEW home
Well here it is, the new home sweet home of akijikan. After greatestjournal, typepad and my own domain, I've decided to come here...its free! Woo!
I should have my entries imported soon and I'm going to be working on the style sheet. Keep coming back! ;)
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