Johnny Rockstar

As you have undoubtedly noticed, I've made a few changes to the site. Please bear with me while I figure out how to fix everything I broke making the change.

Posted by Johnny Rockstar at 02:39 PM | Permalink | Comments (5)

I have no idea how scientific this actually is, but I for one can still hear the noise. I have the ears of a teenager!

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The temperature has warmed up a little down here. It’s cool, but not quite cold, so lately I’ve been wearing my vintage cardigan and one of the golf caps I got for Christmas. I really like the look. I think it’s a good combination, and it’s perfect for listening to The Argyle Pimps, which I do from time to time. Speaking of music, I think widr is streaming again (possibly they have been for awhile, I just looked them up recently), which means I can get SwaG! again. I foresee myself on the couch this Wednesday, listening to streaming SwaG! and blasting zombies while wrapped in the smooth comfort that is my sweater and golf cap.

Posted by Johnny Rockstar at 04:35 PM | Permalink | Comments (1)

I’m working on a super-secret project that will require thousands and thousands of pictures relating to the Jamros family and its friends and relatives. If you have any images that you could donate, I would most grateful. Ultimately, I need all of the images to be in digital form, but I can scan and mail back any hard copies.

Posted by Johnny Rockstar at 02:55 PM | Permalink | Comments (3)

Things that annoy me on a day-to-day basis:

People who walk through a doorway, get out of an elevator, step off an escalator, etc. and immediately stop, blocking all foot traffic behind them

Adults who loudly slurp coffee, or any other beverage for that matter

People who hold up parking lot traffic waiting absurdly long amounts of time to get a spot just a little bit closer to the door

People who don’t realize other people aren’t listening to them

Things that I enjoy on a day-to-day basis:

My morning ritual of juice and a breakfast bar while surfing through all my various daily web pages

Driving my jeep

Scalding hot showers when the temperature in my apartment is cool/cold

Listening to the clicking of multiple keyboards in the office (especially when nobody is talking)

Posted by Johnny Rockstar at 11:22 AM | Permalink | Comments (4)

I’m a dog person. As such, I’ve never spent much time around kittens. Here are a few things I’ve learned watching Kathryn’s new kitten.

They have limitless energy… until they collapse.

They have no problems pouncing on you when you are sound asleep.

They are fascinated by everything, especially when you’re in the bathroom.

There is no place they can’t get on top of.

They have large heads and small bodies.

They have needle-sharp claws.

They have no idea why you yell when the claw the crap out of you.

They often come with pets of their own including, but not limited to, tape worms and bacteria.

They are far less judgmental than adult cats.

Posted by Johnny Rockstar at 11:38 AM | Permalink | Comments (4)

I just got off the phone with my bank - my account had been flagged because it showed two transactions of just a few cents each from France. Apparently that’s a sign somebody got my card number and was probing to see if the account was valid. So my card has been suspended, which by the way caused a bit of a problem at two gas stations, and the only way I can get money is by going into a branch or writing a check. Since my bank doesn’t exist down here I guess it checks. And since I don’t want to be bothered with checks, I guess it’s my credit card. This is how responsible I’ve become: I’m going to keep track of all my purchases I make on the credit card and just pay them all off as soon as my new debit card comes. Disgusting I know. The only me would have just racked up some credit card debt and worried about paying it off later. The old way was more fun.

Posted by Johnny Rockstar at 03:09 PM | Permalink | Comments (5)

I just started a new hobby, and I’m super stoked. I got a Dremel for Christmas (well, two actually, but one turned into the wicked-awesome anime series Samurai 7) so I’ve been looking for projects to use it on. When I found out I could use it to cut through copper pipe I decided to make a steampunk desk lamp. Halfway through that I was inspired to sketch several other designs that I can’t wait to tackle. I’m already moving on to the new ideas from the half-finished desk lamp because I’m stalled looking for the perfect piece in one section and these new designs are less lamp and more art, made primarily with wood, copper, brass, and various electronic guts. I have a few more ideas in my head that incorporate over-sized clockwork gears, but those are on the backburner.

I actually have a bit of a history piecing together lamps. You may remember my Mad Scientist Laboratory Lamp I created last year… or you may not. I’ve also rewired several of Kathryn’s lamps and I once created a rather large arch of sparks in the Print Maker’s warehouse when I crossed a couple of wires working on an extension cord draped through the rafters. Good times.

PS
Things should be just about back to normal here - the inter-tubes have been re-aligned. Thanks for sticking with me through the nonsense.

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