Goodbye 2006
Well its almost over everyone, time for another year and a new beginning. 2006 was not exactly a good year for me, I had some good times and I had some really bad times.
I lost a very special lady, depending on how you look at it ladies. I have fine come to grips with the loss of my Grandmother last year. We were very close and when she died I never took the proper time to grieve and say goodbye which ate me up inside. I felt as though part of had died and that caused me to lash out at the ones around me and the ones I love.
The year is ending and I can start fresh, 2007 is going to be my year to escape the Gulag and move on to better things. Find that special someone or bring a special lady back into my life, not really sure...
For now I wish you all a Happy Holiday and a very happy New Year. Good luck to everyone and remember to live with honor.
White Knight,
Saturday, December 23, 2006
Spare the rod, ruin society
I was recently part of a discussion about beatings, be it people or children. Our society has cracked down on crime and its become more rude and obnoxious. Why? Because there is no fear of physical injury.
When children were disciplined, they didn't run wild shooting people in schools and beating our elders for no reason. They were kept in line, they new their was a punishment and it came at the end of a hand, belt or switch. Even adults are running wild with no care in the world because there is no worry of having your head kicked in anymore. Perhaps I am just old school, I
follow the laws of the playground and the book of man. When someone thinks they can say and do what they want in my presence they have another thing coming. I do not condone violence beyond self-defence but I am also not afraid to get my hands dirty.
The conclusion of the discussion was we need more random beatings. Put the fear back into people that you screw up you will be beat. You commit a horrible crime you may be lynched. May seem medieval but that is what this world needs.
White Knight,
I was recently part of a discussion about beatings, be it people or children. Our society has cracked down on crime and its become more rude and obnoxious. Why? Because there is no fear of physical injury.
When children were disciplined, they didn't run wild shooting people in schools and beating our elders for no reason. They were kept in line, they new their was a punishment and it came at the end of a hand, belt or switch. Even adults are running wild with no care in the world because there is no worry of having your head kicked in anymore. Perhaps I am just old school, I
follow the laws of the playground and the book of man. When someone thinks they can say and do what they want in my presence they have another thing coming. I do not condone violence beyond self-defence but I am also not afraid to get my hands dirty.
The conclusion of the discussion was we need more random beatings. Put the fear back into people that you screw up you will be beat. You commit a horrible crime you may be lynched. May seem medieval but that is what this world needs.
White Knight,
Sunday, December 17, 2006
Circumcision
Recently Playboy has had a lot of articles in the Advisor and Dear Playboy about male circumcision. This seems to be a debated topic for a lot of people, personally I am on the side of not having it done. I wasn't cut as a child, and there is really no reason to have it done.
Lots of people will talk about that one person who had an infection or complication later in life, but that is usually 1 out of Millions.
Its dirty, it holds disease. Also a myth, there is nothing more hygenic about being circumcised then not being.
Women will be not approve of it. WTF? Really I have never had a woman complain about the fact that I wasn't circumcised. If anything they were curious and intrigued.
To follow the arguement of bad things can happen later, think about this.
When you are born you don't have your appendix or tonsils removed even though they may cause problems later in life. If your appendix bursts you could die. Nobody ever died from a penial infection.
Leave the foreskin alone, there is no need for it to be done.
White Knight,
Recently Playboy has had a lot of articles in the Advisor and Dear Playboy about male circumcision. This seems to be a debated topic for a lot of people, personally I am on the side of not having it done. I wasn't cut as a child, and there is really no reason to have it done.
Lots of people will talk about that one person who had an infection or complication later in life, but that is usually 1 out of Millions.
Its dirty, it holds disease. Also a myth, there is nothing more hygenic about being circumcised then not being.
Women will be not approve of it. WTF? Really I have never had a woman complain about the fact that I wasn't circumcised. If anything they were curious and intrigued.
To follow the arguement of bad things can happen later, think about this.
When you are born you don't have your appendix or tonsils removed even though they may cause problems later in life. If your appendix bursts you could die. Nobody ever died from a penial infection.
Leave the foreskin alone, there is no need for it to be done.
White Knight,
Chasing Rainbows
Do you remember when you were young and saw a rainbow? Of course you do and you wondered where it came from and how far you would have to go to catch it.
As you got older you realized that you couldn't catch it, its not possible and gave up. Well sometimes there are people that never stop trying to catch the rainbow. I know one of those people, and to be honest its sad. Of course at this point none of us really care because she is never going to stop.
Rainbows are pretty and can bring you joy for a short time, but you have to realize that you can't catch them.
White Knight,
Do you remember when you were young and saw a rainbow? Of course you do and you wondered where it came from and how far you would have to go to catch it.
As you got older you realized that you couldn't catch it, its not possible and gave up. Well sometimes there are people that never stop trying to catch the rainbow. I know one of those people, and to be honest its sad. Of course at this point none of us really care because she is never going to stop.
Rainbows are pretty and can bring you joy for a short time, but you have to realize that you can't catch them.
White Knight,
Friday, December 15, 2006
Mercy for the Unmerciful?
Down in Florida there was recently an execution of a murderer. According to the news it did not go as planned as I shall show below:
"Wednesday's execution of Angel Nieves Diaz took 34 minutes _ twice as long as usual _ and required a rare second dose of lethal chemicals because the needles were inserted clear through his veins and into the flesh in his arms"
The stories include the lines of cruel and unusual punishment. I can understand those words but do they really apply? He was a convicted murderer, he broke a law as old as the commandments themselves. Should he have been shown mercy? I assume the answer for people reading is going to be yes; after all why not show someone mercy they are a human being. Ask yourself this, did his victim get mercy, was anyone looking out for the victim... No.
We cry and carry on about a man who suffered longer while being killed because he killed someone. Did he suffer anymore then his victim, probably not. Should we show great remorse over this?
Put yourself in the place of the victims family, how would you feel about it...
White Knight,
Down in Florida there was recently an execution of a murderer. According to the news it did not go as planned as I shall show below:
"Wednesday's execution of Angel Nieves Diaz took 34 minutes _ twice as long as usual _ and required a rare second dose of lethal chemicals because the needles were inserted clear through his veins and into the flesh in his arms"
The stories include the lines of cruel and unusual punishment. I can understand those words but do they really apply? He was a convicted murderer, he broke a law as old as the commandments themselves. Should he have been shown mercy? I assume the answer for people reading is going to be yes; after all why not show someone mercy they are a human being. Ask yourself this, did his victim get mercy, was anyone looking out for the victim... No.
We cry and carry on about a man who suffered longer while being killed because he killed someone. Did he suffer anymore then his victim, probably not. Should we show great remorse over this?
Put yourself in the place of the victims family, how would you feel about it...
White Knight,
Saturday, December 09, 2006
35 days of Christmas
Christmas. I'm not a fan.
Its not so much the holiday that bothers me but more the 35days building up to the holiday. It starts on Black Friday and runs until Christmas.
Its more then just shopping its the overwhelming decorating that goes along with it. Right now the Gulag looks like Santas Village threw up all over the place. Its awful, this is a place of business.
Why can't christmas be like all our other holidays. 1 day. Not 35 just 1. I am sure most of you are saying geesh he's a scrooge but do you even remember what you are celebrating. This time of year should be for family getting together for some good times not a mad shopping spree of useless unwanted garbage.
Happy Holidays,
White Knight
Christmas. I'm not a fan.
Its not so much the holiday that bothers me but more the 35days building up to the holiday. It starts on Black Friday and runs until Christmas.
Its more then just shopping its the overwhelming decorating that goes along with it. Right now the Gulag looks like Santas Village threw up all over the place. Its awful, this is a place of business.
Why can't christmas be like all our other holidays. 1 day. Not 35 just 1. I am sure most of you are saying geesh he's a scrooge but do you even remember what you are celebrating. This time of year should be for family getting together for some good times not a mad shopping spree of useless unwanted garbage.
Happy Holidays,
White Knight
Sob Story
I just can't stand the sob story. Everyday at work I hear story after story of how hard done people are without their internet service. Sooner or later you have to realize that I don't care.
Everyone has a story and everyone thinks theirs is the best but take a minute and compare your story to someone else. Compare it to someone who is living on the streets, no money, no food, no job. Nothing.
Thats a story.
White Knight
I just can't stand the sob story. Everyday at work I hear story after story of how hard done people are without their internet service. Sooner or later you have to realize that I don't care.
Everyone has a story and everyone thinks theirs is the best but take a minute and compare your story to someone else. Compare it to someone who is living on the streets, no money, no food, no job. Nothing.
Thats a story.
White Knight
Tuesday, November 28, 2006
Born under a bad sign?
I was looking into my Astrological Zodiac and here is what they say for Scorpio.
Typical Traits
Determined and forceful
Emotional and intuitive
Powerful and Passionate
Exciting and Magnetic
On the dark side...
Jealous and resentful
Compulsive and obsessive
Secretive and Obstinate
Being so gifted, they can find fulfillment in many employments. Their inner intensity can result in the ice-cold self-control and detachment of the surgeon, the concentration of the research scientist, and the heroism of the soldier.
Its amazing how close your personality can actually be to your Zodiac sign description.
White Knight,
I was looking into my Astrological Zodiac and here is what they say for Scorpio.
Typical Traits
Determined and forceful
Emotional and intuitive
Powerful and Passionate
Exciting and Magnetic
On the dark side...
Jealous and resentful
Compulsive and obsessive
Secretive and Obstinate
Scorpios are the most intense, profound, powerful characters in the zodiac. Even when they appear self-controlled and calm there is a seething intensity of emotional energy under the placid exterior. They are like the volcano not far under the surface of a calm sea, it may burst into eruption at any moment. But those of us who are particularly perceptive will be aware of the harnessed aggression, the immense forcefulness, magnetic intensity, and often strangely hypnotic personality under the tranquil, but watchful composure of Scorpio. In conventional social gatherings they are pleasant to be with, thoughtful in conversation, dignified, and reserved, yet affable and courteous; they sometimes possess penetrating eyes which make their shyer companions feel naked and defenseless before them.
They need great self-discipline, because they are able to recognize the qualities in themselves that make them different from other humans, and to know their utterly conventional natures can be used for great good, or great evil. Their tenacity and willpower are immense, their depth of character and passionate conviction overwhelming, yet they are deeply sensitive and easily moved by their emotions.Being so gifted, they can find fulfillment in many employments. Their inner intensity can result in the ice-cold self-control and detachment of the surgeon, the concentration of the research scientist, and the heroism of the soldier.
Its amazing how close your personality can actually be to your Zodiac sign description.
White Knight,
Friday, November 24, 2006
Clouded Mind
I was walking home from work last night and a heavy fog had rolled in everywhere. As I continued to walk it got thicker and thicker and began to blur everything around me. Life; is what I thought to myself its just like life.
You cannot see whats coming up ahead of you, and you cannot see whats behind you. Things are blurry and a little scary. Strange sounds emanate from all around you, yet you see nothing. Fog is a mysterious and creepy thing when you are walking through it.
White Knight,
I was walking home from work last night and a heavy fog had rolled in everywhere. As I continued to walk it got thicker and thicker and began to blur everything around me. Life; is what I thought to myself its just like life.
You cannot see whats coming up ahead of you, and you cannot see whats behind you. Things are blurry and a little scary. Strange sounds emanate from all around you, yet you see nothing. Fog is a mysterious and creepy thing when you are walking through it.
White Knight,
Thursday, November 23, 2006
Road to Manhood
So it came up tonight at work about losing your virginity and how that is a right of passage into manhood. I believe this is true, I know it was for me. My dad and I had our moment after I lost my virginity, clearly a proud moment for the old man. He took me to my first strip club; another milestone for men.
There are lots of milestones out there that must be crossed on your accent to manhood. Some people look at as being stupid or outdated but these rules have been passed down for generations and are important for all. Girls tend to think its stupid but to men its part of who we are. Its just like the laws of the playground, don't laugh you all remember them. These laws cannot be broken, they are part of our society and part of us.
I suppose what I am saying is even though it may sound stupid to some the milestones men discuss are important to us and will be for generations to
come.
White Knight,
So it came up tonight at work about losing your virginity and how that is a right of passage into manhood. I believe this is true, I know it was for me. My dad and I had our moment after I lost my virginity, clearly a proud moment for the old man. He took me to my first strip club; another milestone for men.
There are lots of milestones out there that must be crossed on your accent to manhood. Some people look at as being stupid or outdated but these rules have been passed down for generations and are important for all. Girls tend to think its stupid but to men its part of who we are. Its just like the laws of the playground, don't laugh you all remember them. These laws cannot be broken, they are part of our society and part of us.
I suppose what I am saying is even though it may sound stupid to some the milestones men discuss are important to us and will be for generations to
come.
White Knight,
Saturday, November 18, 2006
My House; Government get out.
So I was speaking to an old friend today and she was telling me of how the government got too far into her business when it comes to her kids. Police, children's Aid etc. There was once a time when a parent had the right to discipline their children how ever they wished, but no more. Now we must sit by and let our government and social services employees tell us what we can and cannot do in our own home.
Personally I am outraged when the schools interfere in a family affair where there is clearly no present danger to the child. First call should always be to the parent no matter what is happening, if there is a need the police should be called. Remember we must weigh out the facts and think of who may be fabricating a story.
Government and social services should stay out of the home and schools and relax on their zealous quest to remove every kid from every home. I personally believe in discipline when it comes to children; if that means spanking then so be it. I can tell you now that nobody outside of my home will tell me how to raise or discipline my children.
White Knight,
So I was speaking to an old friend today and she was telling me of how the government got too far into her business when it comes to her kids. Police, children's Aid etc. There was once a time when a parent had the right to discipline their children how ever they wished, but no more. Now we must sit by and let our government and social services employees tell us what we can and cannot do in our own home.
Personally I am outraged when the schools interfere in a family affair where there is clearly no present danger to the child. First call should always be to the parent no matter what is happening, if there is a need the police should be called. Remember we must weigh out the facts and think of who may be fabricating a story.
Government and social services should stay out of the home and schools and relax on their zealous quest to remove every kid from every home. I personally believe in discipline when it comes to children; if that means spanking then so be it. I can tell you now that nobody outside of my home will tell me how to raise or discipline my children.
White Knight,
Saturday, November 11, 2006
Friday, November 10, 2006
Thinking of Something Orange.
Checking through the provincial news today and I happened across the story of a woman out for a hike in the woods. Normally this wouldn't be news but she was killed by an avid hunter. Clearly this was an accident as the hunter had no reason to intentionally kill this individual.
This kind of accident occurs numerous times every year. There is nothing shocking about hunting accidents especially in the heavy woods of the Canadian Shield. There is a lesson to be learned from these occurrences and the lesson is quite simple. Wear bright orange clothing. It will make you stand out when you are in the woods during hunting season.
Reasons why these accidents keep happening:
1. Some hunters still believe the animal can see you. They are colour blind.
2. Nature lovers don't think about the dangers of rustling around in the woods during hunting season.
3. People are inherently stupid/ignorant to the world around them.
Needless to say this post is not going to stop hunting accidents but at least it should get the point across. Hunting has been and always will be a common sport in this country, personally I don't believe using a rifle is best but that doesn't matter. Fact is we all need to be careful and watch what we are doing be it hunter or nature enthusiast.
White Knight,
Checking through the provincial news today and I happened across the story of a woman out for a hike in the woods. Normally this wouldn't be news but she was killed by an avid hunter. Clearly this was an accident as the hunter had no reason to intentionally kill this individual.
This kind of accident occurs numerous times every year. There is nothing shocking about hunting accidents especially in the heavy woods of the Canadian Shield. There is a lesson to be learned from these occurrences and the lesson is quite simple. Wear bright orange clothing. It will make you stand out when you are in the woods during hunting season.
Reasons why these accidents keep happening:
1. Some hunters still believe the animal can see you. They are colour blind.
2. Nature lovers don't think about the dangers of rustling around in the woods during hunting season.
3. People are inherently stupid/ignorant to the world around them.
Needless to say this post is not going to stop hunting accidents but at least it should get the point across. Hunting has been and always will be a common sport in this country, personally I don't believe using a rifle is best but that doesn't matter. Fact is we all need to be careful and watch what we are doing be it hunter or nature enthusiast.
White Knight,
Wednesday, November 08, 2006
Cute Girl 8 Doors Down
Well folks our meeting has been arranged and needless to say I am beyond the point of being nervous. I know I shouldn't be nervous at all but man, it seems almost surreal right now. Giggles and I last saw each other 3 years ago at Georgian College in Barrie; we were classmates and we worked on the same project team.
Not sure what to expect when she arrives. I know there will be no judgment and it will be great to see her once more. I suppose the thing I am worried most about is making a mistake I will regret forever, well known I have been cursed with bad judgment in the past. LOL.
I am looking forward to our visit and I will also be celebrating a quarter century on the 16th of this month. Please, please hold you applause.
Best Regards,
White Knight
Well folks our meeting has been arranged and needless to say I am beyond the point of being nervous. I know I shouldn't be nervous at all but man, it seems almost surreal right now. Giggles and I last saw each other 3 years ago at Georgian College in Barrie; we were classmates and we worked on the same project team.
Not sure what to expect when she arrives. I know there will be no judgment and it will be great to see her once more. I suppose the thing I am worried most about is making a mistake I will regret forever, well known I have been cursed with bad judgment in the past. LOL.
I am looking forward to our visit and I will also be celebrating a quarter century on the 16th of this month. Please, please hold you applause.
Best Regards,
White Knight
Identity Theft
Checking my current balance today for a credit card I come across 6 charges not made by myself. These were not small charges either. I contact Visa and they say the investigation will take 6 - 8 weeks to complete which I suppose is reasonable considering what has to be done.
I have always been careful with my identity, don't make any mistakes when it comes to shopping and have never lost my wallet. As it appears you can never protect yourself 100%. The issue will be resolved, but I want to find the person who did this.
Regards,
White Knight
Checking my current balance today for a credit card I come across 6 charges not made by myself. These were not small charges either. I contact Visa and they say the investigation will take 6 - 8 weeks to complete which I suppose is reasonable considering what has to be done.
I have always been careful with my identity, don't make any mistakes when it comes to shopping and have never lost my wallet. As it appears you can never protect yourself 100%. The issue will be resolved, but I want to find the person who did this.
Regards,
White Knight
Friday, November 03, 2006
No Comment...
I always thought I was wrong, it couldn't possibly be true. For the last 25 years I have been under the impression that you should be good to the woman in your life. You should treat her like a goddess.
Apparently what women really want is to be abused, mistreated, walked on. If you show no regard towards your partner she will worship the ground you walk on. WTF??
I have a real problem doing this, but it appears to be true. Everywhere I look women are staying with men who don't care about them, smack them around, etc...
As the title says, I have No Comment.
White Knight,
I always thought I was wrong, it couldn't possibly be true. For the last 25 years I have been under the impression that you should be good to the woman in your life. You should treat her like a goddess.
Apparently what women really want is to be abused, mistreated, walked on. If you show no regard towards your partner she will worship the ground you walk on. WTF??
I have a real problem doing this, but it appears to be true. Everywhere I look women are staying with men who don't care about them, smack them around, etc...
As the title says, I have No Comment.
White Knight,
Tuesday, October 31, 2006
Courtney's Message on Pain
My girl Courtney sent this to the Gulag Email one day in response of my blog entry. I still read it at work almost all the time and thought I would share it with everyone else.
Quote from The PROPHET by Khalil Gibran
And a woman spoke, saying, "Tell us of Pain."
And he said:
Your pain is the breaking of the shell that encloses your understanding.
Even as the stone of the fruit must break, that its heart may stand in the
sun, so must you know pain.
And could you keep your heart in wonder at the daily miracles of your life,
your pain would not seem less wondrous than your joy;
And you would accept the seasons of your heart, even as you have always
accepted the seasons that pass over your fields.
And you would watch with serenity through the winters of your grief.
A life without pain is no life at all. I have felt the pain of all kinds, physical, emotional the death of a close friend and family member. There is also the pain of letting that one special someone slip away without a fight.
White Knight,
My girl Courtney sent this to the Gulag Email one day in response of my blog entry. I still read it at work almost all the time and thought I would share it with everyone else.
Quote from The PROPHET by Khalil Gibran
And a woman spoke, saying, "Tell us of Pain."
And he said:
Your pain is the breaking of the shell that encloses your understanding.
Even as the stone of the fruit must break, that its heart may stand in the
sun, so must you know pain.
And could you keep your heart in wonder at the daily miracles of your life,
your pain would not seem less wondrous than your joy;
And you would accept the seasons of your heart, even as you have always
accepted the seasons that pass over your fields.
And you would watch with serenity through the winters of your grief.
A life without pain is no life at all. I have felt the pain of all kinds, physical, emotional the death of a close friend and family member. There is also the pain of letting that one special someone slip away without a fight.
White Knight,
Saturday, October 28, 2006
Happy Halloween 2006
Well folks its almost Halloween again, a holiday most people have forgotten the meaning of at this point. I have been thinking about it a lot lately and how its changed since I was a kid. I hear parents talking about sending the kids out around 4pm and home by 6pm.
When we were young we didn't go out till it got dark and didn't come home till almost 11pm or so. People were still handing out candy and scaring everyone at that hour. Now we live in a society where everyone to too afraid to go out the door because the bogeymen has become real. I ask that we remember the days that once were. There are no more "crazies" or "bogeymen" now then there was 20 years ago. Only difference now is that we know more about them.
Happy Halloween everyone.
White Knight,
Saturday, October 21, 2006
Misconceptions
We are all guilty of them, we have all made them. Its doesn't make you a bad person its simply ignorant.
Recently I have a misconception of my own reversed once I got to know this person. As it would turn out she is actually very interesting and not the pretentious little ***** I thought she was.
Of course through our conversations she has learned of her own misconceptions on regards to me and my personality. Needless to say my reputation precedes me.
Misconceptions are the easiest mistake to make, we are all told not to judge a book by its cover but lets face it there is no other way. There is a brief description on books for that exact reason. Sure you cannot judge a person simply by looking at them but that doesn't mean you won't try.
Side Note:
Be honest with people in the world, if you have something to get off your chest then do it, don't hold it in for no good reason. Only person who hurt when you hold in your feelings is yourself.
White Knight,
We are all guilty of them, we have all made them. Its doesn't make you a bad person its simply ignorant.
Recently I have a misconception of my own reversed once I got to know this person. As it would turn out she is actually very interesting and not the pretentious little ***** I thought she was.
Of course through our conversations she has learned of her own misconceptions on regards to me and my personality. Needless to say my reputation precedes me.
Misconceptions are the easiest mistake to make, we are all told not to judge a book by its cover but lets face it there is no other way. There is a brief description on books for that exact reason. Sure you cannot judge a person simply by looking at them but that doesn't mean you won't try.
Side Note:
Be honest with people in the world, if you have something to get off your chest then do it, don't hold it in for no good reason. Only person who hurt when you hold in your feelings is yourself.
White Knight,
Green Eyed Monster
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O, beware, my lord, of jealousy!
It is the green-eyed monster which doth mock
The meat it feeds on.
"Othello", Act 3 scene 3
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Jealousy is a bizarre human emotion or perhaps chemical response. Animals will not suffer from this the same way we do. For instance we will see someone that we have interest in and then decide we are no longer interested. But if that person were to look at someone else the green eyed monster would rear its ugly head.
I have been known to be very territorial, what can I say its a character flaw. Jealousy is very odd, its popped to mind the other day and I just shook my head within the context of the situation.
White Knight,
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O, beware, my lord, of jealousy!
It is the green-eyed monster which doth mock
The meat it feeds on.
"Othello", Act 3 scene 3
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Jealousy is a bizarre human emotion or perhaps chemical response. Animals will not suffer from this the same way we do. For instance we will see someone that we have interest in and then decide we are no longer interested. But if that person were to look at someone else the green eyed monster would rear its ugly head.
I have been known to be very territorial, what can I say its a character flaw. Jealousy is very odd, its popped to mind the other day and I just shook my head within the context of the situation.
White Knight,
Monday, October 16, 2006
What do women want?
I am sure most of us have seen the movie with Mel Gibson "What Women Want."
I really want to know what women want from a man. Do you want to be treated like crap, be taken advantage of and ignored. Do you enjoy being slapped around?
I cannot figure it out for the life of me. I watch beautiful, intelligent women stay with men who just don't care. The question is why?
What is the attraction? When you do find a good man who will treat you right and be a gentleman you leave him for the same asshole as before. Please ladies answer my call, tell me why you do it and what you really want.
White Knight,
I am sure most of us have seen the movie with Mel Gibson "What Women Want."
I really want to know what women want from a man. Do you want to be treated like crap, be taken advantage of and ignored. Do you enjoy being slapped around?
I cannot figure it out for the life of me. I watch beautiful, intelligent women stay with men who just don't care. The question is why?
What is the attraction? When you do find a good man who will treat you right and be a gentleman you leave him for the same asshole as before. Please ladies answer my call, tell me why you do it and what you really want.
White Knight,
The Beast Within
Today was not a good day at work. I was having a great day and then I had to deal with a really bad customer. She simply pushed me over the edge I was ready to snap.
Once it was over it was lunch time so I had some time to cool off. I was still shaking later into the night. I hate this feeling, I can feel the beast within clawing his way out of me. In my case the beast within being uncontrolled rage.
I have not felt fear like that in a long time. A feeling of losing control and not being able to get it back. I would never intentionally hurt someone, I am a very peaceful man but when the anger inside creeps out bad things can happen.
The beast within will remain caged for as long as I can control it. I do not fear much in this world, but losing control is the greatest fear I have.
White Knight,
Today was not a good day at work. I was having a great day and then I had to deal with a really bad customer. She simply pushed me over the edge I was ready to snap.
Once it was over it was lunch time so I had some time to cool off. I was still shaking later into the night. I hate this feeling, I can feel the beast within clawing his way out of me. In my case the beast within being uncontrolled rage.
I have not felt fear like that in a long time. A feeling of losing control and not being able to get it back. I would never intentionally hurt someone, I am a very peaceful man but when the anger inside creeps out bad things can happen.
The beast within will remain caged for as long as I can control it. I do not fear much in this world, but losing control is the greatest fear I have.
White Knight,
Wednesday, October 11, 2006
Movie Review
Silent Hill
There is not much to say about Silent Hill. It would get my ranking of Worst Episode Ever. The effects were great, but the story line and acting was bad. I do not recommend this movie to anyone.
Stay Alive
This movie was great. Any major gamer may be a little freaked out by the whole idea but for me it gets a big two thumbs up. Very well done, great story new and original concept.
National Lampoons Dorm Daze 2
If you like college stupidity followed up with Tits and Ass this is the movie for you. There is not much else you can say about it.
Click
Adam Sandler is awesome in this movie. Great concept and it really makes you think about your work and how much you should give to it. Also his wife in the movie was smoking hot, always a perk.
Regards,
White Knight
Silent Hill
There is not much to say about Silent Hill. It would get my ranking of Worst Episode Ever. The effects were great, but the story line and acting was bad. I do not recommend this movie to anyone.
Stay Alive
This movie was great. Any major gamer may be a little freaked out by the whole idea but for me it gets a big two thumbs up. Very well done, great story new and original concept.
National Lampoons Dorm Daze 2
If you like college stupidity followed up with Tits and Ass this is the movie for you. There is not much else you can say about it.
Click
Adam Sandler is awesome in this movie. Great concept and it really makes you think about your work and how much you should give to it. Also his wife in the movie was smoking hot, always a perk.
Regards,
White Knight
Monday, October 09, 2006
The Dream
This song was done on the Drew Carey show. I do not know why but for some reason I really like it.
Look at me, I'm fifty-three
A factory has got the best of me
In Cleveland, Ohio
Got a mortgage to pay, I got a lawn to mow
In Cleveland, Ohio
Jeans of blue, waist forty-two
My baseball cap has Chief Wahoo
In Cleveland, Ohio
Humidity is up around 90 or so
In Cleveland, Ohio
And when my workday's through I barbecue
Put the kids to bed and make love to you
In Cleveland Ohio
I was born there, I'll probably die there
Hope it doesn't snow
In Cleveland, Ohio
*****************************************
My favorite part is right here:
And when my workday's through I barbecue
Put the kids to bed and make love to you
*****************************************
I suppose that is all you really want in the end. A happy life.
White Knight,
This song was done on the Drew Carey show. I do not know why but for some reason I really like it.
Look at me, I'm fifty-three
A factory has got the best of me
In Cleveland, Ohio
Got a mortgage to pay, I got a lawn to mow
In Cleveland, Ohio
Jeans of blue, waist forty-two
My baseball cap has Chief Wahoo
In Cleveland, Ohio
Humidity is up around 90 or so
In Cleveland, Ohio
And when my workday's through I barbecue
Put the kids to bed and make love to you
In Cleveland Ohio
I was born there, I'll probably die there
Hope it doesn't snow
In Cleveland, Ohio
*****************************************
My favorite part is right here:
And when my workday's through I barbecue
Put the kids to bed and make love to you
*****************************************
I suppose that is all you really want in the end. A happy life.
White Knight,
Friday, October 06, 2006
Cursed with Bad judgment
I was once known as the Buddha of Love, no not because I had a belly but because I was good at fixing other peoples relationship problems. You had a problem tell me about it and I could probably fix it.
There is only one problem with that, I couldn't fix my own. I have been cursed with bad judgment in recent days I have made some serious mistakes that may cost me both a very good friend and a possible life time companion.
There is really nothing I can do at this point to fix the damage that was caused, I can only hope it repairs itself and that the fates give me a second chance with this one. Some say life is full of second chances, I sure hope that's true.
White Knight,
I was once known as the Buddha of Love, no not because I had a belly but because I was good at fixing other peoples relationship problems. You had a problem tell me about it and I could probably fix it.
There is only one problem with that, I couldn't fix my own. I have been cursed with bad judgment in recent days I have made some serious mistakes that may cost me both a very good friend and a possible life time companion.
There is really nothing I can do at this point to fix the damage that was caused, I can only hope it repairs itself and that the fates give me a second chance with this one. Some say life is full of second chances, I sure hope that's true.
White Knight,
Karma Directions
In my life time I have seen many opportunities slip past. Made the wrong choice or just didn't see it coming. Now I have the chance to get something very special and I am screwing it up for myself.
Like all great stories in life it has to be about a woman. Words cannot describe the feelings I have for her. Six months ago I made a choice and as you can see from previous posts the choice did not work out. The lady I am talking about was the choice not picked. Now She looks at me as though I am on the rebound which I can understand. I have no interest in hurting her in anyway.
The closeness or her touch overwhelms my senses like nothing I have experienced before. We were together the other night and the only thing I could think of was "I love you" but I couldn't say it. Why? Because I did not want to hurt her, it was too soon. She wants to be there for me as a friend which is great because you can never have too many of those, but she also seems to want more then that. Now she seems confused about what she really wants. I do not know if its me getting out of a relationship or perhaps its her best friend that she doesn't want to lose. There are so many questions and never enough answers.
I know I care deeply for her, more then she even knows and if its time she needs I would give her all the time in the world. I am sure she will be reading this and hopefully her head does not explode. Now I am questioning whether or not to even publish this...
White Knight,
In my life time I have seen many opportunities slip past. Made the wrong choice or just didn't see it coming. Now I have the chance to get something very special and I am screwing it up for myself.
Like all great stories in life it has to be about a woman. Words cannot describe the feelings I have for her. Six months ago I made a choice and as you can see from previous posts the choice did not work out. The lady I am talking about was the choice not picked. Now She looks at me as though I am on the rebound which I can understand. I have no interest in hurting her in anyway.
The closeness or her touch overwhelms my senses like nothing I have experienced before. We were together the other night and the only thing I could think of was "I love you" but I couldn't say it. Why? Because I did not want to hurt her, it was too soon. She wants to be there for me as a friend which is great because you can never have too many of those, but she also seems to want more then that. Now she seems confused about what she really wants. I do not know if its me getting out of a relationship or perhaps its her best friend that she doesn't want to lose. There are so many questions and never enough answers.
I know I care deeply for her, more then she even knows and if its time she needs I would give her all the time in the world. I am sure she will be reading this and hopefully her head does not explode. Now I am questioning whether or not to even publish this...
White Knight,
Tuesday, October 03, 2006
Miscellaneous Humor
This was found in the devils dictionary.
LOVE, n. A temporary insanity curable by marriage or by removal of the patient from the influences under which he incurred the disorder.
C use to say to me that she did not like the cut of my Jib. This is what was found in an online dictionary. Simply priceless.
cut of one's jib
One's general appearance or personality, as in I don't like the cut of Ben's jib. In the 17th century the shape of the jib sail often identified a vessel's nationality, and hence whether it was hostile or friendly. The term was being used figuratively by the early 1800s, often to express like or dislike for someone.
White Knight,
This was found in the devils dictionary.
LOVE, n. A temporary insanity curable by marriage or by removal of the patient from the influences under which he incurred the disorder.
C use to say to me that she did not like the cut of my Jib. This is what was found in an online dictionary. Simply priceless.
cut of one's jib
One's general appearance or personality, as in I don't like the cut of Ben's jib. In the 17th century the shape of the jib sail often identified a vessel's nationality, and hence whether it was hostile or friendly. The term was being used figuratively by the early 1800s, often to express like or dislike for someone.
White Knight,
Sunday, October 01, 2006
Questions
So I am now officially single again, needless to say I am not impressed about it. There are so many questions and yet I have no answers to them. Sometimes life takes you for a loop, or sometimes your the bug and sometimes your the windshield. I suppose this time I was the bug.
I do not know where it went wrong. It hit a rough patch but that is easily recovered. The hardest part was when she told me that she saw no future with me. Talk about sticking the knife in and twisting.
I hold no ill will or feelings toward my past love. She made her choice which is not a crime. At this point I hope she returns to me once things are back to normal but I shall not hold onto that dream to tightly.
The world is full of questions and all I am asking for is a few simple answers. When you look up into the stars and beg the gods to show mercy upon you or grant you just one request... Well you get the idea.
Here is to the end of another chapter in the book of life.
Best Regards,
White Knight
So I am now officially single again, needless to say I am not impressed about it. There are so many questions and yet I have no answers to them. Sometimes life takes you for a loop, or sometimes your the bug and sometimes your the windshield. I suppose this time I was the bug.
I do not know where it went wrong. It hit a rough patch but that is easily recovered. The hardest part was when she told me that she saw no future with me. Talk about sticking the knife in and twisting.
I hold no ill will or feelings toward my past love. She made her choice which is not a crime. At this point I hope she returns to me once things are back to normal but I shall not hold onto that dream to tightly.
The world is full of questions and all I am asking for is a few simple answers. When you look up into the stars and beg the gods to show mercy upon you or grant you just one request... Well you get the idea.
Here is to the end of another chapter in the book of life.
Best Regards,
White Knight
Saturday, September 30, 2006
When the light at the end of the tunnel burns out
I get off work last night and find out that my girlfriend spoke with her social worker. This would normally not be a bad thing.
Social worker tells her that being in a rough patch, relationship related is not good for her. Her conclusion was for us to breakup. I think this is a bad idea.
Point is folks, life was going so well there and now its crapped out on me. I love the woman more then anything and hate to lose her over something like this.
Life is not all rainbows and sunshine.
White Knight,
I get off work last night and find out that my girlfriend spoke with her social worker. This would normally not be a bad thing.
Social worker tells her that being in a rough patch, relationship related is not good for her. Her conclusion was for us to breakup. I think this is a bad idea.
Point is folks, life was going so well there and now its crapped out on me. I love the woman more then anything and hate to lose her over something like this.
Life is not all rainbows and sunshine.
White Knight,
Saturday, September 16, 2006
Letter from the Gulag #1
The days have become long and soul numbing. The only thing keeping me alive is the pure disgust for the people I am forced to assist on a daily basis.
It never stops, they get stupider and more ignorant every day. It shouldn't be possible but it is. Yesterday someone called me a "Spic" because I couldn't help them. They cannot see me, so they assumed.
Ignorant bastard.
If I do not soon escape I will surely lose what is left of my mind. The pressure is building to the point of a complete and utter meltdown....
Greatest Regards,
incoherent Madman
The days have become long and soul numbing. The only thing keeping me alive is the pure disgust for the people I am forced to assist on a daily basis.
It never stops, they get stupider and more ignorant every day. It shouldn't be possible but it is. Yesterday someone called me a "Spic" because I couldn't help them. They cannot see me, so they assumed.
Ignorant bastard.
If I do not soon escape I will surely lose what is left of my mind. The pressure is building to the point of a complete and utter meltdown....
Greatest Regards,
incoherent Madman
New Service Rating - Absolute Zero.
WOW. I do not even know where to start with this. Service in this country has never been worse.
The three big hitters on my list right now are Blockbuster, Subway and Tim Hortons.
BLOCKBUSTER
The movies are either never there or they don't work. When they do not work you have to go back to the store and exchange. Not a big deal really, except they simply change for another random DVD for that movie. There is no checking the device for errors, there is no cleaning of it to make sure it works.
SUBWAY
The service is simply terrible. You cannot run a restaurant like that with only one person on staff. I had lunch today and waited in line for 20min. There were only 2 people in front of me. So I wasted 20min waiting out of my 30min break. I do not even know how my meal was because I didn't have time to taste it.
TIM HORTONS
Where I live we have a total of 6 Tim Hortons for a population of 22 000. This should be more then enough to have it moving efficiently. But as we are all aware it doesn't move at all. You will stand in line forever waiting; not on people in front of you but the actual staff to stop cleaning and serve you.
If your job is to clean up the area that's fine, but if a customer walks in and is waiting for service, you drop what you are doing and help them.
Service has clearly hit absolute zero. The companies named above are simply an example. It could be bad staff, bad management or perhaps companies just don't care anymore.
White Knight,
WOW. I do not even know where to start with this. Service in this country has never been worse.
The three big hitters on my list right now are Blockbuster, Subway and Tim Hortons.
BLOCKBUSTER
The movies are either never there or they don't work. When they do not work you have to go back to the store and exchange. Not a big deal really, except they simply change for another random DVD for that movie. There is no checking the device for errors, there is no cleaning of it to make sure it works.
SUBWAY
The service is simply terrible. You cannot run a restaurant like that with only one person on staff. I had lunch today and waited in line for 20min. There were only 2 people in front of me. So I wasted 20min waiting out of my 30min break. I do not even know how my meal was because I didn't have time to taste it.
TIM HORTONS
Where I live we have a total of 6 Tim Hortons for a population of 22 000. This should be more then enough to have it moving efficiently. But as we are all aware it doesn't move at all. You will stand in line forever waiting; not on people in front of you but the actual staff to stop cleaning and serve you.
If your job is to clean up the area that's fine, but if a customer walks in and is waiting for service, you drop what you are doing and help them.
Service has clearly hit absolute zero. The companies named above are simply an example. It could be bad staff, bad management or perhaps companies just don't care anymore.
White Knight,
Friday, September 08, 2006
Square Peg, Round Hole.
I was working today and the level of ignorance/stupidity hit an all time high. These people just don't get it, you repeat and rephrase and still nothing.
We are not talking about technical issues, simply this not that issues.
This is my username "blah1".
No its actually this blah, try to login.
Didn't work.
What did you enter?
"blah1"
No its "blah"
I know my username... etc.
All day its like this. Square peg, round hole syndrome folk its getting out of control. Stop and think, it won't kill you. In fact you may be saving someone else's sanity.
White Knight,
I was working today and the level of ignorance/stupidity hit an all time high. These people just don't get it, you repeat and rephrase and still nothing.
We are not talking about technical issues, simply this not that issues.
This is my username "blah1".
No its actually this blah, try to login.
Didn't work.
What did you enter?
"blah1"
No its "blah"
I know my username... etc.
All day its like this. Square peg, round hole syndrome folk its getting out of control. Stop and think, it won't kill you. In fact you may be saving someone else's sanity.
White Knight,
Friday, August 25, 2006
Does Learning Hurt?
I have come to realize how lazy people truly are when it comes to learning something new. We have given up the pursuit of knowledge and simply want someone to hold our hand and walk us through the dark forest of ignorance.
Working in technical support I have come to some conclusions about people and their lack of understanding when it comes to technology.
- Some people are scared of the big bad computer (BBC). I can understand that you do not want to mess up the machine or do something that may make it explode; but come on take a chance.
- I don't know. It has come to the point where this is almost unacceptable for me. Normally I would allow it but its getting ridiculous. Take some time and learn the basics of your machine, not the technical stuff simply the basics of browser, email client etc.
- Genius calling tech support (GCTS).
These are by far the worst possible tech people out there. I know everything, I am going to treat you like dirt. The secret to know is that these people do not have a clue. Chances are they just jumped into a forum or a friend told them something.
- Mr. & Mrs. Credentials (MMC)
These are the people that yell at you about their training and credentials, yet they are calling technical support. Simply laugh.
- Too Lazy to Care(TLC)
That's right, here are those choice people who do not even want to push a button to fix the issue. Simply want it done for them. When you can't they yell about how much they pay. These people can kiss my ass.
To any and all technical support reps out there you are not alone, we share your pain. To all the cranky customers out there, relax, yelling and screaming only annoys your technical support.
White Knight,
I have come to realize how lazy people truly are when it comes to learning something new. We have given up the pursuit of knowledge and simply want someone to hold our hand and walk us through the dark forest of ignorance.
Working in technical support I have come to some conclusions about people and their lack of understanding when it comes to technology.
- Some people are scared of the big bad computer (BBC). I can understand that you do not want to mess up the machine or do something that may make it explode; but come on take a chance.
- I don't know. It has come to the point where this is almost unacceptable for me. Normally I would allow it but its getting ridiculous. Take some time and learn the basics of your machine, not the technical stuff simply the basics of browser, email client etc.
- Genius calling tech support (GCTS).
These are by far the worst possible tech people out there. I know everything, I am going to treat you like dirt. The secret to know is that these people do not have a clue. Chances are they just jumped into a forum or a friend told them something.
- Mr. & Mrs. Credentials (MMC)
These are the people that yell at you about their training and credentials, yet they are calling technical support. Simply laugh.
- Too Lazy to Care(TLC)
That's right, here are those choice people who do not even want to push a button to fix the issue. Simply want it done for them. When you can't they yell about how much they pay. These people can kiss my ass.
To any and all technical support reps out there you are not alone, we share your pain. To all the cranky customers out there, relax, yelling and screaming only annoys your technical support.
White Knight,
Thursday, August 17, 2006
Saturday, August 05, 2006
Is it wrong not to care?
I find myself feeling less and less for certain things or even people. I talk to people about it and they seem offended by this approach to life. Why should we care about everything there is? Why are we forced to worry about what is happening in a different world.
Perhaps it is wrong not to care, but really I don't care. Many say I am cold as ice, well it appears that winter is here to stay.
White Knight,
I find myself feeling less and less for certain things or even people. I talk to people about it and they seem offended by this approach to life. Why should we care about everything there is? Why are we forced to worry about what is happening in a different world.
Perhaps it is wrong not to care, but really I don't care. Many say I am cold as ice, well it appears that winter is here to stay.
White Knight,
Monday, July 31, 2006
A Falling Success
I remember a time years ago when I believed I was destined for great things, big job with lots of money. Well needless to say that never happened for me. Things actually happened in reverse.
My younger brother is the one that became the success, he got his apprenticeship as an auto mechanic. I am proud of the kid no doubts there but he never seemed to be the one that would make it.
What I would like to do is become a professional researcher, that would be great. Problem there is I require a Bachelors Degree minimum and then
another couple of years for a Masters in Archival Studies.
Needless to say I am not going to be doing that anytime soon, but hey as is life. For now I will continue on my path knowing its not so bad, I have not been as successful as I thought I would be, but its only been 25years. Here is looking to the next 25.
White Knight,
I remember a time years ago when I believed I was destined for great things, big job with lots of money. Well needless to say that never happened for me. Things actually happened in reverse.
My younger brother is the one that became the success, he got his apprenticeship as an auto mechanic. I am proud of the kid no doubts there but he never seemed to be the one that would make it.
What I would like to do is become a professional researcher, that would be great. Problem there is I require a Bachelors Degree minimum and then
another couple of years for a Masters in Archival Studies.
Needless to say I am not going to be doing that anytime soon, but hey as is life. For now I will continue on my path knowing its not so bad, I have not been as successful as I thought I would be, but its only been 25years. Here is looking to the next 25.
White Knight,
Saturday, July 22, 2006
G8 Summit: My government can beat up your government
The summit is now complete. The 8 wealthiest countries in the world sent their leaders to St. Petersburg to discuss the world and its future. They did discuss some issues, mostly those related to the US agenda.
Biggest point in the news was the shots taken at Vladimir Putin over how Russia is being run, why is it not a full democracy like the west. Does a country not have a right to be different, run things the way they want?
America cannot rule the world, Democracy does not work for everyone, for the most part it just doesn't work.
White Knight,
The summit is now complete. The 8 wealthiest countries in the world sent their leaders to St. Petersburg to discuss the world and its future. They did discuss some issues, mostly those related to the US agenda.
Biggest point in the news was the shots taken at Vladimir Putin over how Russia is being run, why is it not a full democracy like the west. Does a country not have a right to be different, run things the way they want?
America cannot rule the world, Democracy does not work for everyone, for the most part it just doesn't work.
White Knight,
Life in the Gulag #4
Well I was reprimanded today for my breach of the Code of Conduct. I made some inappropriate and possibly insensitive comments to our suggestion box
department.
"I suggest a draw be held for every site each quarter for those who have
perfect attendance. The draw will allow the winner to randomly fire one rep from the centre."
I find life in the Gulag is becoming more and more unbearable. Everyday its the same story from everyone; the reps, management and of course the
> customers. When we ask for something simple, like time off we are yelled at and told that if we do not shape up the centre will close. Well that's a mature approach to take.
Our CEO can direct a letter to us saying the reason the centre is losing money is because of us and threaten to close this place down, but I cannot make an offer color comment about firing someone. Clearly my comments could be seen as a joke, our CEO's not so much.
White Knight,
Well I was reprimanded today for my breach of the Code of Conduct. I made some inappropriate and possibly insensitive comments to our suggestion box
department.
"I suggest a draw be held for every site each quarter for those who have
perfect attendance. The draw will allow the winner to randomly fire one rep from the centre."
I find life in the Gulag is becoming more and more unbearable. Everyday its the same story from everyone; the reps, management and of course the
> customers. When we ask for something simple, like time off we are yelled at and told that if we do not shape up the centre will close. Well that's a mature approach to take.
Our CEO can direct a letter to us saying the reason the centre is losing money is because of us and threaten to close this place down, but I cannot make an offer color comment about firing someone. Clearly my comments could be seen as a joke, our CEO's not so much.
White Knight,
Monday, July 10, 2006
Fat, Obese or Fluffy?
I was reading an article the other day talking about children in America and the overwhelming issue with obesity. Doctors were saying that children need to know the truth and the harsh reality which is "Timmy you're fat!"
I see no problem with telling a child this, the parents are all up in arms about the words fat or obese because they believe they are offensive and scaring on the child. One example made was a 9 year old girl who was 40lbs overweight; I am sorry to say that is not fluffy that is just plain fat.
I am not attacking anyone with good genetic reason for having some extra pounds, but if you are letting your child eat out all the time, get a grip. They are going to get fat and unhealthy. I have a few extra pounds that is no secret, my genetic play a strong part in that but I am working to get it off and do not hold back about it. I say I am fat, not fluffy fat. There are times in this world when you need it cut and dry folks, this is one of those times.
White Knight,
I was reading an article the other day talking about children in America and the overwhelming issue with obesity. Doctors were saying that children need to know the truth and the harsh reality which is "Timmy you're fat!"
I see no problem with telling a child this, the parents are all up in arms about the words fat or obese because they believe they are offensive and scaring on the child. One example made was a 9 year old girl who was 40lbs overweight; I am sorry to say that is not fluffy that is just plain fat.
I am not attacking anyone with good genetic reason for having some extra pounds, but if you are letting your child eat out all the time, get a grip. They are going to get fat and unhealthy. I have a few extra pounds that is no secret, my genetic play a strong part in that but I am working to get it off and do not hold back about it. I say I am fat, not fluffy fat. There are times in this world when you need it cut and dry folks, this is one of those times.
White Knight,
Radio Porn?
What is it about video based pornography that so many find appealing to the senses? Is it the sight of people nude, the act itself or is it just the sounds that are being made during that time?
If its all about the moaning and screaming then why should the radio have a channel dedicated to just that... Radio Porno. A channel where you can be overwhelmed with the sounds of hot passionate sex all day long.
Just something to think about.
White Knight,
What is it about video based pornography that so many find appealing to the senses? Is it the sight of people nude, the act itself or is it just the sounds that are being made during that time?
If its all about the moaning and screaming then why should the radio have a channel dedicated to just that... Radio Porno. A channel where you can be overwhelmed with the sounds of hot passionate sex all day long.
Just something to think about.
White Knight,
Tuesday, July 04, 2006
Sacrifice from madness
Recently the love of my life has been having some trouble of the mind. Its as though the world around her has become poisoned and her with it. What can we do I ask myself? There is no good answer to that question, I push for assistance but she pushes back. I feel our life tear apart at the seams, our emotions pushed to the very edge.
She has seized refuge at this time, and the world shall now calm down. I sacrificed my ego and personal beliefs to protect my lady, for madness is a mystery none can explain. Even few can battle, or at least battle alone.
From within the Ivory Fortress
White Knight,
Recently the love of my life has been having some trouble of the mind. Its as though the world around her has become poisoned and her with it. What can we do I ask myself? There is no good answer to that question, I push for assistance but she pushes back. I feel our life tear apart at the seams, our emotions pushed to the very edge.
She has seized refuge at this time, and the world shall now calm down. I sacrificed my ego and personal beliefs to protect my lady, for madness is a mystery none can explain. Even few can battle, or at least battle alone.
From within the Ivory Fortress
White Knight,
Thursday, June 22, 2006
Resume of Life
I was once a young innocent like so many other in the world, eventually I drew a weapon and donned my shining armor. I fought many, some in defense, some for glory and others for the joy of it. Much blood has been spilt by my hands throughout my short 25year life, my armor now remains tarnished by the sins of the past.
I have made bad decisions and mistakes throughout my journey. Most of my mistakes were made from a sense of love, falling for a girl. I never proclaimed to be noble beyond reproach and anyone who does is a fool or a liar.
Because of the mistakes I have made in the past the woman I love most in the world now does not trust me. This in some ways broke my heart to hear. I never asked for her to love me or care for me; I did ask for her to respect me and trust me. When I look into her eyes I see fear, or perhaps its loss of hope.
Life is not fantasy, there is no quest, no great sacrifice to be made to earn the trust of the young sorceress. Without trust how can you possibly expect to continue on your journey together?
Many years were spent trying to repay the sins I had committed and the people I had hurt. I shared my wisdom with all who would sit and listen to it, but never forced. Was kind to others, when asked to help I did. If asked to defend I stood strong. After much soul searching and the binding of many demons my transgressions had been cleansed. But as it appears now they haven't.
You can never destroy the resume of life.
White Knight,
I was once a young innocent like so many other in the world, eventually I drew a weapon and donned my shining armor. I fought many, some in defense, some for glory and others for the joy of it. Much blood has been spilt by my hands throughout my short 25year life, my armor now remains tarnished by the sins of the past.
I have made bad decisions and mistakes throughout my journey. Most of my mistakes were made from a sense of love, falling for a girl. I never proclaimed to be noble beyond reproach and anyone who does is a fool or a liar.
Because of the mistakes I have made in the past the woman I love most in the world now does not trust me. This in some ways broke my heart to hear. I never asked for her to love me or care for me; I did ask for her to respect me and trust me. When I look into her eyes I see fear, or perhaps its loss of hope.
Life is not fantasy, there is no quest, no great sacrifice to be made to earn the trust of the young sorceress. Without trust how can you possibly expect to continue on your journey together?
Many years were spent trying to repay the sins I had committed and the people I had hurt. I shared my wisdom with all who would sit and listen to it, but never forced. Was kind to others, when asked to help I did. If asked to defend I stood strong. After much soul searching and the binding of many demons my transgressions had been cleansed. But as it appears now they haven't.
You can never destroy the resume of life.
White Knight,
Friday, June 16, 2006
Self Victim?
I was told today by someone very close to me that I am a victim of my own life. I asked what she meant and she had a hard time giving me an answer. Essentially it came down to everything that happens in life I refuse to take responsibility for.
I don't think she is right but perhaps she has a point. I always believed in luck, that strange force that pushes you up or kicks you down. Lately I have been having a big string of bad luck, nothing to worry about it always bounces back.
Who of us has never complained about something that has happened to us in the past or present? There is nothing wrong with complaining about it, I once had a boss that said sometimes a good bitch will make you feel better. The old saying that you should not judge someone until you have walked a mile in their shoes stands true but should be changed to 10 miles. Walk the miles that were the hardest in that persons life and then maybe you will understand how it feels.
White Knight,
I was told today by someone very close to me that I am a victim of my own life. I asked what she meant and she had a hard time giving me an answer. Essentially it came down to everything that happens in life I refuse to take responsibility for.
I don't think she is right but perhaps she has a point. I always believed in luck, that strange force that pushes you up or kicks you down. Lately I have been having a big string of bad luck, nothing to worry about it always bounces back.
Who of us has never complained about something that has happened to us in the past or present? There is nothing wrong with complaining about it, I once had a boss that said sometimes a good bitch will make you feel better. The old saying that you should not judge someone until you have walked a mile in their shoes stands true but should be changed to 10 miles. Walk the miles that were the hardest in that persons life and then maybe you will understand how it feels.
White Knight,
Tuesday, June 06, 2006
Adrenaline or Stupidity?
Read in the news today that a 75 year old man counter attacked a coyote that was trying to attack his little dog. A coyote is no small animal by any means; I can understand if it was a child but not a dog, and not at that age.
About 2 months ago a woman in her 90's attacked a mountain lion that went after her cat. So no we have upgraded the size of the animal, and this time for a cat.
What is going on with these people? Is it adrenaline that is pushing them into it or just stupidity?
White Knight,
Read in the news today that a 75 year old man counter attacked a coyote that was trying to attack his little dog. A coyote is no small animal by any means; I can understand if it was a child but not a dog, and not at that age.
About 2 months ago a woman in her 90's attacked a mountain lion that went after her cat. So no we have upgraded the size of the animal, and this time for a cat.
What is going on with these people? Is it adrenaline that is pushing them into it or just stupidity?
White Knight,
Friday, June 02, 2006
Life in the Gulag #3
Harassment was brought up again at the Gulag. I am really getting tired of hearing about people being offended by every little thing there is. Worst part about this whole thing is that you have no right to defend yourself against your accuser.
Someone says you made an off color comment, and *poof* you get nailed to the wall and there is nothing you can do. This is a pathetic approach to justice within the work force.
The other thing is, how do these people survive outside the building? Who do you tell when someone hasn't been nice to you? You see something offensive? Nobody you have to suck it up. Work should be more like the outside world.
White Knight,
Harassment was brought up again at the Gulag. I am really getting tired of hearing about people being offended by every little thing there is. Worst part about this whole thing is that you have no right to defend yourself against your accuser.
Someone says you made an off color comment, and *poof* you get nailed to the wall and there is nothing you can do. This is a pathetic approach to justice within the work force.
The other thing is, how do these people survive outside the building? Who do you tell when someone hasn't been nice to you? You see something offensive? Nobody you have to suck it up. Work should be more like the outside world.
White Knight,
Thursday, May 25, 2006
Forgotten Dreams
How many of us have had a dream that consumed our entire being. When we slept and when we awoke we saw the image of our dream coming true.
When I was young and in better shape, I had a dream of being an Olympian; representing Canada at the summer games. I wanted nothing more then to be there surrounded by some of the best the world has to offer. Winning was not a big deal to me, but being there was. I was a sprinter then, thin, athletic and fast. Now I am in my mid 20's not in the greatest shape of my life but getting better.
Sprinting is no longer an option for me at least not at that level. I wonder if I could still do it, a different sport but still be there with other Olympian following the dream of making your family and country proud.
I suppose only time will tell what will happen to me, and if my dream will come true. Send word of your fallen dreams.
White Knight,
How many of us have had a dream that consumed our entire being. When we slept and when we awoke we saw the image of our dream coming true.
When I was young and in better shape, I had a dream of being an Olympian; representing Canada at the summer games. I wanted nothing more then to be there surrounded by some of the best the world has to offer. Winning was not a big deal to me, but being there was. I was a sprinter then, thin, athletic and fast. Now I am in my mid 20's not in the greatest shape of my life but getting better.
Sprinting is no longer an option for me at least not at that level. I wonder if I could still do it, a different sport but still be there with other Olympian following the dream of making your family and country proud.
I suppose only time will tell what will happen to me, and if my dream will come true. Send word of your fallen dreams.
White Knight,
Friday, May 19, 2006
Just cannot get this out of my mind. Even though it grows murky and my humanity slowly slips away with every passing day; this still speaks true.
Once more unto the breach, dear friends, once more,
Or close the wall up with our English dead!
In peace there's nothing so becomes a man
As modest stillness and humility;
But when the blast of war blows in our ears,
Then imitate the action of the tiger:
Stiffen the sinews, summon up the blood.
"Henry V" (5.3.44-51)
I have a high art, I hurt with cruelty those who would damage me. Archilocus,650 B.C.
White Knight,
Once more unto the breach, dear friends, once more,
Or close the wall up with our English dead!
In peace there's nothing so becomes a man
As modest stillness and humility;
But when the blast of war blows in our ears,
Then imitate the action of the tiger:
Stiffen the sinews, summon up the blood.
"Henry V" (5.3.44-51)
I have a high art, I hurt with cruelty those who would damage me. Archilocus,650 B.C.
White Knight,
Silver Spoon Syndrome.
I am really getting tired of people who rip into complete strangers because of their own incompetence. I just finished speaking a gentleman about his browser address bar missing. I did my best to describe how to fix it and he yells at me when he can't do it.
Listen here world. When you come to technical support you are looking for help. Do not yell and scream with those who are trying to help you. If you cannot perform a simple task, or a too lazy to try that is not our fault. The world does not owe you anything. You need to become big boys and girls now.
Suck it up princess.
White Knight,
I am really getting tired of people who rip into complete strangers because of their own incompetence. I just finished speaking a gentleman about his browser address bar missing. I did my best to describe how to fix it and he yells at me when he can't do it.
Listen here world. When you come to technical support you are looking for help. Do not yell and scream with those who are trying to help you. If you cannot perform a simple task, or a too lazy to try that is not our fault. The world does not owe you anything. You need to become big boys and girls now.
Suck it up princess.
White Knight,
Wednesday, May 10, 2006
A world called America
Reading the news everyday all I see is Americans trying to control every other country not already on their side.
Who ever said Democracy was the right thing for everyone? Many countries live happily without a democratic process. VP. Cheney mouthed off to the Russian parliament about them not pushing for more democracy and blackmailing countries with their resources. Condoleeza Rice has the nerve to shoot down Iran's letter to George W. and smack Hamas around because their policy does not match the U.S.
I don't know about everyone else but this is starting to get ridiculous now. I refuse to see the world run by a conservative right-wing country whose only goal is to further itself and its depleting resources.
Next point is that the UN needs to have a complete cleaning done. Security Council needs to be dissolved and built of countries without a personal world agenda. You have 5 veto members who all have close ties to eachother and will do anything to make eachother happy.
Everyone that reads this hear my call. Send letters, Emails whatever you can to the UN and tell them what you think of world policy and the American control of the organization.
********************************************
UN Headquarters
First Avenue at 46th Street
New York, NY 10017
inquiries@un.org -- Attn: Koffi Annan
********************************************
White Knight,
Reading the news everyday all I see is Americans trying to control every other country not already on their side.
Who ever said Democracy was the right thing for everyone? Many countries live happily without a democratic process. VP. Cheney mouthed off to the Russian parliament about them not pushing for more democracy and blackmailing countries with their resources. Condoleeza Rice has the nerve to shoot down Iran's letter to George W. and smack Hamas around because their policy does not match the U.S.
I don't know about everyone else but this is starting to get ridiculous now. I refuse to see the world run by a conservative right-wing country whose only goal is to further itself and its depleting resources.
Next point is that the UN needs to have a complete cleaning done. Security Council needs to be dissolved and built of countries without a personal world agenda. You have 5 veto members who all have close ties to eachother and will do anything to make eachother happy.
Everyone that reads this hear my call. Send letters, Emails whatever you can to the UN and tell them what you think of world policy and the American control of the organization.
********************************************
UN Headquarters
First Avenue at 46th Street
New York, NY 10017
inquiries@un.org -- Attn: Koffi Annan
********************************************
White Knight,
Friday, April 28, 2006
Revenge of the Nuclear Family
Every day at work I go in and here more and more about people having kids, worrying about their families. I do not have any kids, I may never have kids. Does this make me a bad person? Black sheep to society?
The age of people starting families has returned to a range of 16 - 20. I am well past that now; perhaps I missed the bus on this one.
Everywhere we look now the push for family is on, family discounts, family diners, family everything. What are those of us who are living without kids getting... Nothing!
Are we being punished for not procreating the species with more uneducated, undisciplined little bastards? I for one do not think this is right, we are people too and deserve things for ourselves. I recently got word that certain cities are opening child-free restaurants, this to me sounds like a great idea. If I am spending $100+ for a nice night out with my girl I want to know that I will not have to listen to a pissed off kid screaming all night. I am not saying that children should be locked up at home, but those of us who do not want a family deserve peace and quiet.
I have no problem with children, they can bring great joy to your life. But that joy does not spread to all of us.
White Knight,
Every day at work I go in and here more and more about people having kids, worrying about their families. I do not have any kids, I may never have kids. Does this make me a bad person? Black sheep to society?
The age of people starting families has returned to a range of 16 - 20. I am well past that now; perhaps I missed the bus on this one.
Everywhere we look now the push for family is on, family discounts, family diners, family everything. What are those of us who are living without kids getting... Nothing!
Are we being punished for not procreating the species with more uneducated, undisciplined little bastards? I for one do not think this is right, we are people too and deserve things for ourselves. I recently got word that certain cities are opening child-free restaurants, this to me sounds like a great idea. If I am spending $100+ for a nice night out with my girl I want to know that I will not have to listen to a pissed off kid screaming all night. I am not saying that children should be locked up at home, but those of us who do not want a family deserve peace and quiet.
I have no problem with children, they can bring great joy to your life. But that joy does not spread to all of us.
White Knight,
Saturday, April 22, 2006
Is it time to change dice?
Change is an amazing thing for most of us, we feel its exhilarating presence everyday of our lives. The anticipation of the next great adventure.
What about those people that are afraid to change. What is it you really fear?
Is it failure? Loss? Happiness?
Change can bring a lot of different emotions to the surface, some we are ready for others we cannot accept. As we get older is appears to be harder and harder for us to change anything in our lives. AS children we were not afraid or even hesitant to change our lives completely around.
Change and chance are the same thing in this world. I have been tossing dice for a very long time and sometimes I have come out on top, other times I didn't. Throwing the dice is simply another part of the game. To the young lady I know will be reading this -- pick up that d100 and give it a toss.
White Knight,
Change is an amazing thing for most of us, we feel its exhilarating presence everyday of our lives. The anticipation of the next great adventure.
What about those people that are afraid to change. What is it you really fear?
Is it failure? Loss? Happiness?
Change can bring a lot of different emotions to the surface, some we are ready for others we cannot accept. As we get older is appears to be harder and harder for us to change anything in our lives. AS children we were not afraid or even hesitant to change our lives completely around.
Change and chance are the same thing in this world. I have been tossing dice for a very long time and sometimes I have come out on top, other times I didn't. Throwing the dice is simply another part of the game. To the young lady I know will be reading this -- pick up that d100 and give it a toss.
White Knight,
That which goes bump in the night.
What is it about the darkness that scares us so much? Is it the feeling of uncertainty or the idea that something is lurking out there waiting for us?
As kids we were afraid of the bogeyman who hid in our closet or under the bed. We have grown up now and know that the bogeyman is not real. Yet we are still afraid of it; difference is its outside the closet.
White Knight,
What is it about the darkness that scares us so much? Is it the feeling of uncertainty or the idea that something is lurking out there waiting for us?
As kids we were afraid of the bogeyman who hid in our closet or under the bed. We have grown up now and know that the bogeyman is not real. Yet we are still afraid of it; difference is its outside the closet.
White Knight,
Thursday, April 13, 2006
Face to Face, Two Lovers Fiery Embrace
Benjamin L. Gibson
I touched her face and she looked at me
Eyes innocent and pure
Closing eyes, lips quickly meet
Hearts stop as heavenly passion begins
Explosion of heat
Two become one
One becomes all
Tightening embrace, thoughts leave this place
Nothing matters now
This moment forever, together we enjoy
Over the hill, the sun begins to rise
The evening almost over, one more thing
Hold my hand as you lay your head
As you lay your head down to rest
Benjamin L. Gibson
I touched her face and she looked at me
Eyes innocent and pure
Closing eyes, lips quickly meet
Hearts stop as heavenly passion begins
Explosion of heat
Two become one
One becomes all
Tightening embrace, thoughts leave this place
Nothing matters now
This moment forever, together we enjoy
Over the hill, the sun begins to rise
The evening almost over, one more thing
Hold my hand as you lay your head
As you lay your head down to rest
Life in the Gulag #2
So I left work early last night as I just couldn't take anymore at the time. Went out had a great dinner and drinks with a girl I just can't get enough of. This is off the point.
I left last night because I couldn't take the lack of basic human compassion anymore. Working without the tools and no training is mind boggling but we do it all the time.
Upon my return today, all refreshed and ready to do battle with my customers again, a sense that something was different had washed over me. Everyone was wearing kid gloves and one of the supervisors sat down and asked if I was alright.
Am I alright? Of course I am. They all thought it was a meltdown of sorts, but really I just had enough for one day and had to leave. Felt as though a support group had been built within 20hours for me.
This Gulag is nothing special, simply a place to waste 8.5hours a day and get paid. I miss the tyranny people, I really miss it.
White Knight,
So I left work early last night as I just couldn't take anymore at the time. Went out had a great dinner and drinks with a girl I just can't get enough of. This is off the point.
I left last night because I couldn't take the lack of basic human compassion anymore. Working without the tools and no training is mind boggling but we do it all the time.
Upon my return today, all refreshed and ready to do battle with my customers again, a sense that something was different had washed over me. Everyone was wearing kid gloves and one of the supervisors sat down and asked if I was alright.
Am I alright? Of course I am. They all thought it was a meltdown of sorts, but really I just had enough for one day and had to leave. Felt as though a support group had been built within 20hours for me.
This Gulag is nothing special, simply a place to waste 8.5hours a day and get paid. I miss the tyranny people, I really miss it.
White Knight,
Monday, April 10, 2006
Should we follow popular opinion?
The other day an article appeared on http://www.cbc.ca and it was a poll discussing our participation in Afghanistan. 46% of the people polled said we should pull out, this was the majority as all others polled were broken into smaller groups.
Currently our minority government is saying they will not leave Afghanistan. But what if it begins to turn into Iraq? One giant screw-up; the US has lost more then 2000 soldiers in Iraq and the problem is getting worse.
Question is do we follow the popular opinions of our own people or do we follow what we believe is right? I suppose in some ways we do not have to think about it; we do elect politicians for a reason. A country full of morals and liberal thought, yet we elect people who want to return to the dark ages and ignore that change has to occur.
White Knight,
The other day an article appeared on http://www.cbc.ca and it was a poll discussing our participation in Afghanistan. 46% of the people polled said we should pull out, this was the majority as all others polled were broken into smaller groups.
Currently our minority government is saying they will not leave Afghanistan. But what if it begins to turn into Iraq? One giant screw-up; the US has lost more then 2000 soldiers in Iraq and the problem is getting worse.
Question is do we follow the popular opinions of our own people or do we follow what we believe is right? I suppose in some ways we do not have to think about it; we do elect politicians for a reason. A country full of morals and liberal thought, yet we elect people who want to return to the dark ages and ignore that change has to occur.
White Knight,
Sunday, April 02, 2006
Loss of Passion.
I have been playing Dungeons and Dragons for more then 13 years now. I started back in a friends basement playing 2nd ed. We played for the love of the game, the concept that you were that one great hero willing to put it all on the line.
Now it feels as though all the passion is gone from the game, people are playing for the power and a need to kill things. You can do that in a video game. It use to be something special to me, but now its just a way to take up time on a day off from work.
Somewhere the passion was lost... Will we ever get it back?
Perhaps I should change my passions back to things once left in the past. Thrill of the fight... One last shot at the glory I had lost. Use to be a fighter and I was good at what I did, Size didn't matter it was all about spirit. Violence is not what I am after, but a sense of being a man again.
Without the passion of the game and the thrill of the fight, I suppose I will have to continue the hunt for the love of a good woman.
White Knight,
I have been playing Dungeons and Dragons for more then 13 years now. I started back in a friends basement playing 2nd ed. We played for the love of the game, the concept that you were that one great hero willing to put it all on the line.
Now it feels as though all the passion is gone from the game, people are playing for the power and a need to kill things. You can do that in a video game. It use to be something special to me, but now its just a way to take up time on a day off from work.
Somewhere the passion was lost... Will we ever get it back?
Perhaps I should change my passions back to things once left in the past. Thrill of the fight... One last shot at the glory I had lost. Use to be a fighter and I was good at what I did, Size didn't matter it was all about spirit. Violence is not what I am after, but a sense of being a man again.
Without the passion of the game and the thrill of the fight, I suppose I will have to continue the hunt for the love of a good woman.
White Knight,
Saturday, March 18, 2006
Wednesday, March 15, 2006
I'd like to buy an acronym: WTF??
This case of the 4 teenagers in Edmonton, Alberta who savagely beat a man to death is getting out of hand. First they are charged with manslaughter not murder which is what it should have been. Now they are being released on bail with the following restrictions.
- Curfew
- Cannot see each other
- Cannot ride the transit system
Am I the only person left in society that is asking WTF? This is getting out of hand, there use to be a time when we would have locked them up and threw away the key, now all we do is ground them. I am not sure if the justice system is just getting tired of it all or if its because they are only 16 and 17 years old.
When I was 16 I knew that beating someone to death was wrong. Pretty sure I still know this. The one point to remember here is if the gentlemen who was beaten, had fought back he would have been on trial. Time for a reality check folks.
For further detail: http://www.cbc.ca/story/canada/national/2006/03/15/bus-beating060315.html
White Knight,
This case of the 4 teenagers in Edmonton, Alberta who savagely beat a man to death is getting out of hand. First they are charged with manslaughter not murder which is what it should have been. Now they are being released on bail with the following restrictions.
- Curfew
- Cannot see each other
- Cannot ride the transit system
Am I the only person left in society that is asking WTF? This is getting out of hand, there use to be a time when we would have locked them up and threw away the key, now all we do is ground them. I am not sure if the justice system is just getting tired of it all or if its because they are only 16 and 17 years old.
When I was 16 I knew that beating someone to death was wrong. Pretty sure I still know this. The one point to remember here is if the gentlemen who was beaten, had fought back he would have been on trial. Time for a reality check folks.
For further detail: http://www.cbc.ca/story/canada/national/2006/03/15/bus-beating060315.html
White Knight,
Sunday, March 05, 2006
Eternal Struggle
I look deep within my own soul
I see demons
Demons everywhere
I arm my self and prepare to do battle
The Battle goes on and on for eternity
A slayer cries out but no one hears
No one sees his tears, or feels his pain
Demon slayer…
He thinks to himself
Can the battle be won?
What are these demons I do battle with?
Are they me or I them…?
… Let down my guard…?
But what if I'm wrong, what if I was never right
The demon runs its claws into his soul
The slayer is wounded but not dead
Least not yet
White Knight,
I look deep within my own soul
I see demons
Demons everywhere
I arm my self and prepare to do battle
The Battle goes on and on for eternity
A slayer cries out but no one hears
No one sees his tears, or feels his pain
Demon slayer…
He thinks to himself
Can the battle be won?
What are these demons I do battle with?
Are they me or I them…?
… Let down my guard…?
But what if I'm wrong, what if I was never right
The demon runs its claws into his soul
The slayer is wounded but not dead
Least not yet
White Knight,
Thursday, March 02, 2006
Capitalist Ethics?
The United States was built on the platform of Capitalism. The great quest to make as much money as possible and buy everything that isn't nailed down.
I was just reading an article about a "strip club" owner in Colorado who is running for school board. The majority of the district has already given the thumbs down because of his job.
It has been shown that the people of the area do not think someone who runs a "strip club" has the moral character to run a school board.
What is the issue here people? Last time I checked the establishment is not illegal, not immoral by current standards. Running or even going to a "strip club", does not make you a pervert.
We have to look at the fact that sex sells. There is no other way to see it. I see no reason why this fine, outstanding and legitimate businessman shouldn't run the school board.
As I see it now, capitalism is only good if it does not break the traditional christian ethic ingrained into society. Keep your eyes open... Zealots have a way of sneaking up on people.
White Knight,
The United States was built on the platform of Capitalism. The great quest to make as much money as possible and buy everything that isn't nailed down.
I was just reading an article about a "strip club" owner in Colorado who is running for school board. The majority of the district has already given the thumbs down because of his job.
It has been shown that the people of the area do not think someone who runs a "strip club" has the moral character to run a school board.
What is the issue here people? Last time I checked the establishment is not illegal, not immoral by current standards. Running or even going to a "strip club", does not make you a pervert.
We have to look at the fact that sex sells. There is no other way to see it. I see no reason why this fine, outstanding and legitimate businessman shouldn't run the school board.
As I see it now, capitalism is only good if it does not break the traditional christian ethic ingrained into society. Keep your eyes open... Zealots have a way of sneaking up on people.
White Knight,
You are the 100-sided dice, also known as the legendary Zocchihedron. You are the bit of data that registers so far off the chart that the average person doesn't even know you exist. You are desperate for attention and will get it any way you can. Your jokes have the lowest laugh ratio, but you go for quantity, not quality. Once you get started on a pointless tangent, it takes a group effort to bring you back to reality and make you shut up. You are a distraction who is permanently distracted. You consider yourself silly and entertaining, but everyone else complains about how lame and annoying you are. The one secret they aren't telling you, is how they sometimes actually miss the noise when you're gone.
Sunday, February 26, 2006
Walk into the pale night
"Think not disdainfully of death, but look on it with favor; for even death is one of the things that Nature wills"
Marcus Aurelius Antoninus (121 AD - 180 AD)
Why is death such a horrible thing to think of? Last year I had two deaths in my family, and I do not feel any different. I have met people that are almost crippled by the fear of the end coming.
What about my children? My job? Everyone else in the world who has ever met me?
None of these things really matter -- when you pass on people will miss you, they will speak of the good times because we wish to forget the bad. Some will mourn for a long time, others will carry on with life as though nothing has changed.
When I was young I came to a conclusion that they say all warriors do. Today may be the last time I step onto the field of battle. It never really worried me, in some ways I was always prepared. Others do not see it this way. People are amazing creatures, we worry about things that no other animal in the world does.
I am as curious as anyone else about what may be waiting for us in the next world if there so is one. Every civilization has believed something different about what will happen to us in the end, seems the modern day western thinking is you are worm food. Scientifically its true, but what about your spirit? For me I believe long after I have left this mortal plane my spirit will carry on in those that knew me, and those who come to experience what I experienced.
There is no reason to fear death everyone, its an inevitability which we cannot control. Like Marcus Aurelius Antoninus said its natures will.
White Knight,
"Think not disdainfully of death, but look on it with favor; for even death is one of the things that Nature wills"
Marcus Aurelius Antoninus (121 AD - 180 AD)
Why is death such a horrible thing to think of? Last year I had two deaths in my family, and I do not feel any different. I have met people that are almost crippled by the fear of the end coming.
What about my children? My job? Everyone else in the world who has ever met me?
None of these things really matter -- when you pass on people will miss you, they will speak of the good times because we wish to forget the bad. Some will mourn for a long time, others will carry on with life as though nothing has changed.
When I was young I came to a conclusion that they say all warriors do. Today may be the last time I step onto the field of battle. It never really worried me, in some ways I was always prepared. Others do not see it this way. People are amazing creatures, we worry about things that no other animal in the world does.
I am as curious as anyone else about what may be waiting for us in the next world if there so is one. Every civilization has believed something different about what will happen to us in the end, seems the modern day western thinking is you are worm food. Scientifically its true, but what about your spirit? For me I believe long after I have left this mortal plane my spirit will carry on in those that knew me, and those who come to experience what I experienced.
There is no reason to fear death everyone, its an inevitability which we cannot control. Like Marcus Aurelius Antoninus said its natures will.
White Knight,
Ancient walls crumble over time
I use to be the master of control. If the entire world was falling apart, simply turn to the White Knight he can take it. For years it was true; but now it feels as though everything is slipping, my grip is weakening, my spirit cannot take much more.
Life feels like a nightmare that never seems to end. My place in the universe has been dissolved and everything I have come to follow is being washed away.
I have braced the pressures of a thousand on the shoulders of one. Kept my emotions locked away to better help everyone, now it feels as though there is nobody to lean on --- All my friends have told me they are there for me but it doesn't feel real.
Somewhere it all went wrong, I just don't know where. Perhaps life is as I have seen it become, nothing more then smoke and mirrors.
White Knight,
I use to be the master of control. If the entire world was falling apart, simply turn to the White Knight he can take it. For years it was true; but now it feels as though everything is slipping, my grip is weakening, my spirit cannot take much more.
Life feels like a nightmare that never seems to end. My place in the universe has been dissolved and everything I have come to follow is being washed away.
I have braced the pressures of a thousand on the shoulders of one. Kept my emotions locked away to better help everyone, now it feels as though there is nobody to lean on --- All my friends have told me they are there for me but it doesn't feel real.
Somewhere it all went wrong, I just don't know where. Perhaps life is as I have seen it become, nothing more then smoke and mirrors.
White Knight,
Wednesday, February 22, 2006
Nature vs. Luxury?
I was watching CSI the other night and saw a really cool view of Las Vegas. What it made me think of was how unnatural a hotel room is.
Most of my experience is from vacations in expensive rooms; what can I say I like to live large. When I was thinking about it I realized that the windows do not open and the room has almost a creepy feeling to it. I really don't know how some people do it; those who are always on the road for work.
I could live in the woods forever, nature is a place where I can go to recharge... But hotels, well its just unnatural.
White Knight,
I was watching CSI the other night and saw a really cool view of Las Vegas. What it made me think of was how unnatural a hotel room is.
Most of my experience is from vacations in expensive rooms; what can I say I like to live large. When I was thinking about it I realized that the windows do not open and the room has almost a creepy feeling to it. I really don't know how some people do it; those who are always on the road for work.
I could live in the woods forever, nature is a place where I can go to recharge... But hotels, well its just unnatural.
White Knight,
Monday, February 20, 2006
Monday, February 13, 2006
My Dream - Aston Martin DB7Aston Martin. Maker of only great luxury cars. That's what most people thought when someone said "Aston Martin." The DB7 is the car that has certainly changed all that.
The Aston Martin DB7 is one of the most beautiful cars that we have ever seen. It's a great sports car, yet still follows the Aston Martin tradition of luxury with a powerful V6 engine, leather interior, and heated seats.
The smooth, sleek curves on this car are just perfect, giving the car less drag, and more style! The Inline 6-cylinder powerplant gives this car superb speed, with a top speed of 171 mph. It also gives the DB7 great acceleration and power, going from 0 to 60 mph in just 5.4 seconds!
This vehicle is simply perfect in every way - this is the dream.
Words From The Lost
I have walked in the face of danger, and fought beside those who call themselves heroes. Been beaten and scared in the name of my beliefs and in the name of family. My honor has been tarnished my loyalty shaken, yet I remain strong against all adversity.
I have walked in the face of danger, and fought beside those who call themselves heroes. Been beaten and scared in the name of my beliefs and in the name of family. My honor has been tarnished my loyalty shaken, yet I remain strong against all adversity.
I have seen things people could not begin to comprehend, sights that I myself do not believe.
I have trekked through the swamps of the human mind, both my own and others. Looked into the souls of people who were afraid to speak the truth. Journeyed past hatred, bias and unwanted passion. You have seen me near and far, spoken to me kicked me mocked me from a far.
I continue to stand strong against all who oppresses me, for who am I. I am the lost, the forgotten; I am those who are in the undying darkness, and those standing in the unquenchable light.
Saturday, February 11, 2006
Peer Pressure.
Friends are suppose to be people who stand by you no matter how stupid your actions are. Why is it when it comes to relationships they decide that they need to interfere with things? This directly effects me and if anything I should be glad the peer pressure is there but I'm not.
I only want this young lady to be happy, I do not want her to be with me because her friends think its the better option. Not really sure if I have a point here but I will say this - If you want to do your job as a friend then you should let your companions mess up.
White Knight,
Friends are suppose to be people who stand by you no matter how stupid your actions are. Why is it when it comes to relationships they decide that they need to interfere with things? This directly effects me and if anything I should be glad the peer pressure is there but I'm not.
I only want this young lady to be happy, I do not want her to be with me because her friends think its the better option. Not really sure if I have a point here but I will say this - If you want to do your job as a friend then you should let your companions mess up.
White Knight,
Thursday, February 09, 2006
The Dante's Inferno Test has banished you to the Second Level of Hell!
You have come to a place mute of all light, where the wind bellows as the sea does in a tempest. This is the realm where the lustful spend eternity. Here, sinners are blown around endlessly by the unforgiving winds of unquenchable desire as punishment for their transgressions. The infernal hurricane that never rests hurtles the spirits onward in its rapine, whirling them round, and smiting, it molests them. You have betrayed reason at the behest of your appetite for pleasure, and so here you are doomed to remain. Cleopatra and Helen of Troy are two that share in your fate.
Here is how you matched up against all the levels:
Take the Dante's Inferno Test
You have come to a place mute of all light, where the wind bellows as the sea does in a tempest. This is the realm where the lustful spend eternity. Here, sinners are blown around endlessly by the unforgiving winds of unquenchable desire as punishment for their transgressions. The infernal hurricane that never rests hurtles the spirits onward in its rapine, whirling them round, and smiting, it molests them. You have betrayed reason at the behest of your appetite for pleasure, and so here you are doomed to remain. Cleopatra and Helen of Troy are two that share in your fate.
Here is how you matched up against all the levels:
| Level | Score |
|---|---|
| Purgatory (Repenting Believers) | Very Low |
| Level 1 - Limbo (Virtuous Non-Believers) | Low |
| Level 2 (Lustful) | Extreme |
| Level 3 (Gluttonous) | High |
| Level 4 (Prodigal and Avaricious) | Very High |
| Level 5 (Wrathful and Gloomy) | High |
| Level 6 - The City of Dis (Heretics) | Very High |
| Level 7 (Violent) | High |
| Level 8- the Malebolge (Fraudulent, Malicious, Panderers) | High |
| Level 9 - Cocytus (Treacherous) | High |
Take the Dante's Inferno Test
Super Powers - Good Vs. Evil
We were sitting in Gulag this past evening and the topic of super powers came up. Almost everyone out there has a favorite super hero, but how many of us have really thought about what power we would take if granted only one.
I took psychokinesis because it would be super cool to move things with my mind. The amount of fun you could have is remarkable. Little 'C' choose flight and Big Adam went with telepathy. Seems pretty straight forward for most of us; the idea that was most intriguing was that the power you chose says something about your personality.
What about the other powers out there?
Invisibility, Time Travel, Clairvoyance, Teleportation. What do these powers if chosen say about that person, and would you use them for good or for evil?
White Knight,
We were sitting in Gulag this past evening and the topic of super powers came up. Almost everyone out there has a favorite super hero, but how many of us have really thought about what power we would take if granted only one.
I took psychokinesis because it would be super cool to move things with my mind. The amount of fun you could have is remarkable. Little 'C' choose flight and Big Adam went with telepathy. Seems pretty straight forward for most of us; the idea that was most intriguing was that the power you chose says something about your personality.
| NAME | POWER | PERSONALITY |
| White Knight | Psychokinesis | Control Freak |
| Little 'C' | Flight | Free Spirit |
| Big Adam | Telepathy | Delusional Madman |
What about the other powers out there?
Invisibility, Time Travel, Clairvoyance, Teleportation. What do these powers if chosen say about that person, and would you use them for good or for evil?
White Knight,
What if life were like D&D?
We were walking through the park the other day and started talking about life if it were D&D. Trekking through the snowy trail we came to a deadend; I looked at our fearless ninja and said
"way to go fearless tracker"
"I am sneaky, not a ranger"
"hmm should have brought a ranger along"
Kids we later saw were halflings, we were prepared for battle at every turn. -- Quick roll initiative.
"Oh no I rolled a 1 I am going last"
Its an odd concept I will agree to that; but when you have been playing as long as I have everything looks like D&D.
White Knight &
Crystal the Mighty, Destroyer of Worlds,
We were walking through the park the other day and started talking about life if it were D&D. Trekking through the snowy trail we came to a deadend; I looked at our fearless ninja and said
"way to go fearless tracker"
"I am sneaky, not a ranger"
"hmm should have brought a ranger along"
Kids we later saw were halflings, we were prepared for battle at every turn. -- Quick roll initiative.
"Oh no I rolled a 1 I am going last"
Its an odd concept I will agree to that; but when you have been playing as long as I have everything looks like D&D.
White Knight &
Crystal the Mighty, Destroyer of Worlds,
Wednesday, February 08, 2006
Wicked be motivated by The Fates.
Is there such a thing as the three fates? I don't know for sure, but sometimes it feels as though there is. You ladies have given me some up and some downs, kicked me when I was trying to get up; but for that I thank you.
I have met a wonderful girl who makes me very happy, something I have not felt for some time now. She has made a more positive person in the short time we have spent together and motivated me to chase that proverbial dream.
I am not going to jump the gun or anything but I believe the three fates are going to be kind to me this time. True happiness is not something everyone will find in their lives but should continue to quest for. The parties will change but the quest shall always be the same.
White Knight,
Is there such a thing as the three fates? I don't know for sure, but sometimes it feels as though there is. You ladies have given me some up and some downs, kicked me when I was trying to get up; but for that I thank you.
I have met a wonderful girl who makes me very happy, something I have not felt for some time now. She has made a more positive person in the short time we have spent together and motivated me to chase that proverbial dream.
I am not going to jump the gun or anything but I believe the three fates are going to be kind to me this time. True happiness is not something everyone will find in their lives but should continue to quest for. The parties will change but the quest shall always be the same.
White Knight,
Art of the Vigilante.
So here is something I have been thinking about for awhile. What is the difference between a vigilante and a police officer. I can only see two differences, a badge and restraint. Police in the world capture criminals everyday which is great; they are then processed through the justice system as flawed as it may be.
The holes come in when a rapist for example can get away on reasonable doubt. When you see the victim can you still see reasonable doubt? I have known many women who have been raped or sexually assaulted and nothing has ever happened to the criminal. If we followed the art of the vigilante then something would have happened. The bastard who did it would be beaten beyond believe or possibly killed; is this a bad thing? Well it depends on how you look at it, on one hand you are breaking the greatest morals of society while on the other hand you have removed a threat from your community and taken vengeance as it was once seen in Babylon.
I am not saying that everyone should run outside and go on a rampage, but what I am saying is maybe its time for someone to stand up for the silent out there. If you want to lie, cheat or steal that is fine, do what you need to do to survive in the world. But as far as I am concerned you never rape and you never kill -- these are the rules.
White Knight,
So here is something I have been thinking about for awhile. What is the difference between a vigilante and a police officer. I can only see two differences, a badge and restraint. Police in the world capture criminals everyday which is great; they are then processed through the justice system as flawed as it may be.
The holes come in when a rapist for example can get away on reasonable doubt. When you see the victim can you still see reasonable doubt? I have known many women who have been raped or sexually assaulted and nothing has ever happened to the criminal. If we followed the art of the vigilante then something would have happened. The bastard who did it would be beaten beyond believe or possibly killed; is this a bad thing? Well it depends on how you look at it, on one hand you are breaking the greatest morals of society while on the other hand you have removed a threat from your community and taken vengeance as it was once seen in Babylon.
I am not saying that everyone should run outside and go on a rampage, but what I am saying is maybe its time for someone to stand up for the silent out there. If you want to lie, cheat or steal that is fine, do what you need to do to survive in the world. But as far as I am concerned you never rape and you never kill -- these are the rules.
White Knight,
Wednesday, January 25, 2006
Brains vs. Brawn
I have a question that has been on my mind for some time now. Do women find a man who works with his hands more attractive then one who uses his mind?
It appears to me that women will always return to he who works with his hands over those who use their mind for everything.
I am not the most mechanically inclined and I am not much of a laborer but does that make me less appealing in anyway?
White Knight,
I have a question that has been on my mind for some time now. Do women find a man who works with his hands more attractive then one who uses his mind?
It appears to me that women will always return to he who works with his hands over those who use their mind for everything.
I am not the most mechanically inclined and I am not much of a laborer but does that make me less appealing in anyway?
White Knight,
Morals of Society.
Being a citizen of Canada, I have seen great advances in personal choice for both Same-Sex marriage and Abortion rights. It appears to me now that things are changing around and go back to the dark ages. Right-wing conservatives are pushing to abolish abortion no matter what, same-sex marriage as well. This determinate quest for righteousness is not based on a moral need for change but on what they believe is right from a book.
The morals of society use to be based on the community as a whole, but now we see the fall of this fabric as people pull on either side of the arguement. The question appears as this: If its not hurting you in anyway how is it any of your business? Don't get me wrong there are still certain things that are ingrained into society as being wrong and I stand by those; but loosen up people some things are worth arguing about.
White Knight,
Being a citizen of Canada, I have seen great advances in personal choice for both Same-Sex marriage and Abortion rights. It appears to me now that things are changing around and go back to the dark ages. Right-wing conservatives are pushing to abolish abortion no matter what, same-sex marriage as well. This determinate quest for righteousness is not based on a moral need for change but on what they believe is right from a book.
The morals of society use to be based on the community as a whole, but now we see the fall of this fabric as people pull on either side of the arguement. The question appears as this: If its not hurting you in anyway how is it any of your business? Don't get me wrong there are still certain things that are ingrained into society as being wrong and I stand by those; but loosen up people some things are worth arguing about.
White Knight,
Nuclear Power in the World.
It appears that now a days anyone without nuclear based power is prohibited from having it based on what the United States says. We believe they are making weapons not just power, well the question remains where is the proof of these weapons?
I am not saying that nuclear power shouldn't be regulated, but if Iran cannot have simply nuclear power, but the United states can continue to build nuclear weapons -- something is very, very wrong.
White Knight,
It appears that now a days anyone without nuclear based power is prohibited from having it based on what the United States says. We believe they are making weapons not just power, well the question remains where is the proof of these weapons?
I am not saying that nuclear power shouldn't be regulated, but if Iran cannot have simply nuclear power, but the United states can continue to build nuclear weapons -- something is very, very wrong.
White Knight,
Wednesday, January 11, 2006
I see that which you cannot.
Fortune tellers, palm readers or the general spiritual leader. What do all these people have in common you ask well its quite simple. They show you or tell you something you already knew but refused to accept. Do they take your money of course they do, they are after all providing a service to you.
Question is how long will it take before we as a people learn to listen to those around us, those who care about us instead of searhing of the witch doctor in the woods? Right now I don't have an answer but I am sure that day will never actually come.
Live on great spirit of ignorance and hope.
White Knight,
Fortune tellers, palm readers or the general spiritual leader. What do all these people have in common you ask well its quite simple. They show you or tell you something you already knew but refused to accept. Do they take your money of course they do, they are after all providing a service to you.
Question is how long will it take before we as a people learn to listen to those around us, those who care about us instead of searhing of the witch doctor in the woods? Right now I don't have an answer but I am sure that day will never actually come.
Live on great spirit of ignorance and hope.
White Knight,
Wednesday, January 04, 2006
Comrade in Arms.
Well I would like to take this opportunity to tip my glass to a man who has become my better. You beat me in the field of love and have one of the greatest women the world has ever offered up. So to him I tip my glass and say cheers, for it is clear the better man won. Here's to you Scott!
I wear no armor right now, and lay down my sword.
Benjamin L. Gibson
Well I would like to take this opportunity to tip my glass to a man who has become my better. You beat me in the field of love and have one of the greatest women the world has ever offered up. So to him I tip my glass and say cheers, for it is clear the better man won. Here's to you Scott!
I wear no armor right now, and lay down my sword.
Benjamin L. Gibson
Sunday, January 01, 2006
Terrorism.
Everyday on the news we see more and more news about terrorism, the war on terrorism. Its never ending. I am sure now there are many of you who are going to steer clear of certain countries around the world, but have you thought about your own town?
I can remember a time where everyone walked the streets at night without worry or second thought about being stabbed, shot, raped etc... Now when we walk down the streets we see everyone as some sort of predator or terrorist as it could be. I have been on both sides of this coin so I know what I am talking about here; there use to be a time when women crossed the street when I walked through town at night. Now I am doing the same thing at times.
What caused this phenomenon to occur? Media overload on the standard urban dweller. We see this stuff on TV, in the papers everyday and when you leave your house at night you can't help but remember those things. I am not saying the threat does not exist on the dark streets of your hometown, all I am saying is try to relax and keep your instincts up.
To any of the fine young gentlemen out there reading this: Walk you ladies home, its the right thing to do.
White Knight,
Everyday on the news we see more and more news about terrorism, the war on terrorism. Its never ending. I am sure now there are many of you who are going to steer clear of certain countries around the world, but have you thought about your own town?
I can remember a time where everyone walked the streets at night without worry or second thought about being stabbed, shot, raped etc... Now when we walk down the streets we see everyone as some sort of predator or terrorist as it could be. I have been on both sides of this coin so I know what I am talking about here; there use to be a time when women crossed the street when I walked through town at night. Now I am doing the same thing at times.
What caused this phenomenon to occur? Media overload on the standard urban dweller. We see this stuff on TV, in the papers everyday and when you leave your house at night you can't help but remember those things. I am not saying the threat does not exist on the dark streets of your hometown, all I am saying is try to relax and keep your instincts up.
To any of the fine young gentlemen out there reading this: Walk you ladies home, its the right thing to do.
White Knight,
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