Before you think this is going to become a serious, Erik-esque topic, just remember that every now and again, the Erik feels quite the opposite. For serious things must be balanced out by funny, joyful, and somewhat ridiculous nonsense.

Things like this video, for example.

Wow, I'm pretty dumb.

[link]

In fact, I'm really, really, really dumb.

I've gotten a new laptop since I've last posted a journal here on DeviantArt.

For the longest time I was separated from your world, the world of the online experience. But now I am no longer separated and can contact everybody freely. Without question. Without delay, in fact.

But enough of the dramatic nature of this journal, let's throw in some LULZ

[link]

I did a rant on Halo 3. I've been wanting to do a video since I lost the first camera, but lo and behold, I have a new one. One that was hidden away from my sight, since it was known that I would use it as much as I will now do so. I have also uploaded a rant on Virtua Tennis 2009 and I want to post a video on Fallout 3 and many more games.

Ninja'd from Monty.

All right, let's get this ball rollin, this train cruisin, this motha done, this popcorn popped, and this Spartan lazer'd.

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1. What is your name?
Erik
Drake
Orange
Kitty
Kire
Box-Man
Juan Carlos Jesus Argentina Chile Consuelo Del Guadalupe

2. What color underwear are you wearing now?
Gray.
If it matters.

3. What are you listening to right now?
Grenades, needlers, explosions, and DOUBLE KILL, TRIPLE KILL, KILLING SPREE, SWOOORD SPREE.

4. What are the last 2 digits of your phone number?
15.

5. What was the last thing you ate?
Stir-fry; broccoli chicken.

6. If you were a crayon, what color would you be?
White black...
...fine, purple.

7. How is the weather right now?
Sunny.

8. Who was the last person you talked to on the phone?
Uh...<checks>
Kim? Technically, thatoneguyagain. But everybody knows his wife keeps his phone.

9. The first thing you notice about the opposite/same(if you're gay) sex?
The first thing I notice is what they're wearing, obviously. Then whether or not they have an mp3 in their ears, and by then I stop looking since it could come off as me 'checking them out.' Which I will assure you is not the case.

10. Favorite food?
Oh man, you do not ask me this question.
I do not know.
Oriental stir fry, oh dear lord.
Or could it be true-to-recipe Italian pizza, or Italian sausage?
Or perhaps a newly grilled, juicy American burger?
What about Swiss chocolate? Oh my heavens.
Then there's always Mexican tacos, carne asada, or tacos al pastor, taquitos con guacamole, the list goes on and on...
...I don't know.
I. Will. Never. Know.

11. Favorite drink?
Orange juice.

12. Favorite alcoholic drink?
Could be a Mai Tai. Could be. It wasn't great, but it was...good.
Then there's Rum and Coke. I think that one's pretty bomb.
I'll go with that.

13. Favorite place to shop?
Not sure I have a favorite.
What's fun is to shop on-campus. Find different stuff at cheap prices.
But lately, Frank and Son's collectible show.

14. Hair color?
Brown, and it deviates from dark to light, depending on how long I'm outside.

15. Eye color?
Dark brown.

16. Do you wear contacts?
Nope.
I could, if I wanted.
But glasses are the style.

17. Top or bottom?
I swear to God, I'll trap you in a jar and shove you up my own ass, you son of a bitch.
Neither.

18. Favorite month?
July.
No, wait, I change my mind.
January. My birthday's in that month.

19. Favorite fast-food?
Carl's Jr.
Six dollar burger. I've had them all.

20. Last movie you watched?
Benjamin Button for the second time.
"OH LAWD, YOU LOOK SO LOVELAAY."

21. Favorite day of the year?
Either January seventh or whatever day the Wimbledon final is on television.
One of these days, I will get tickets to that final.

22. Are you too shy to ask someone out?
Are you asking if I were looking?
I wouldn't be. Maybe before I would have been, but now I don't think it's really an issue.
If I really wanted to, I would. But I don't, so I won't.

23. Summer or Winter?
Summer.
It's always summer here, anyway. So what's the difference?

24. Hugs or kisses?
Relatives: Hugs.
Friends: Hugs.
Acquaintances: Neither. Don't touch me.

I guess hugs. <shrug>

25. Chocolate or vanilla?
Chocolate.
You don't know me very well, do you?

26. Do you want your friends to respond back?
Only if they want to.
I mean, I'm not about to force them. Nor do I visit DeviantArt a lot, anyway.

27. Who is most likely to respond?
Edgar? Monty? Somewhere between those two.

28. Who is least likely to respond?
Thatoneguyagain? Him.

29. What books are you currently reading?
Thinking Through the Past, Basics of Geological Science, and Macroeconomics.
All of which bore me half to death.

30. Favorite TV show?
It's a three-way tie between big-time ATP Tennis (or any big-time tennis tournament), Code Geass (or any other big-time anime show besides hugely fanservice-based ones), and the Mentalist (or any other big-time, actor-based show). Seriously, I watch television. A lot. Mentalist, Fringe, Harper's Island, Survivor, French Open, Geass, Bleach, and Fresh Prince are among my favorite shows.

31. What's on your mouse pad?
A grid.

32. Favorite board game?
Risk.
I have never lost.

33. What did you do last night?
Viewed the French Open semifinal. Federer won.
You'd better believe he beat Juan Martin Del Potro, coming back from two sets to one. He deserves the French Open.
Greatest player that ever lived.

34. Favorite Author?
Not sure.

35. Who inspires you?
Plenty of people.
Oppressed people who fight to survive.
Roger Federer and other great tennis champions.
My father.
Great animators and entertainers.
Those who fight for peace and win.
I have plenty of things to look up to.

36. Butter, plain or salted popcorn?
Damn it.

37. Dogs or cats?
Both (when I'm not at home) or neither (when I am at home).

38. Favorite flower?
The pitcher plant.
Never before have I seen something so carnivorous and so lazy.

39. What do you say when you wake up in the morning?
Nothing.

40. Do you still talk to your best friends from middle school?
Thatoneguy, thisarson13, Wrath2142. Those three. They have been, and remain, my comrades in arms.

41. What's on your desk?
Sharpener. Spider plushie. Mouse receiver. Fire Emblem GBA. Golf ball. Mayan necklace. Stack of MAGIC cards. Box of pens. Broken pair of glasses. Post-it note. Box containing more MAGIC cards and money. Composition book. Daily planner. Wallet. DS charger. Second DS charger (wtf?). Nintendo DS. Mouse. Laptop. 4 GB flash drive. Assignment for GEOLOGY. Phone.

42. Rock concert or symphony?
Depends on where or what time.

43. Play or Opera?
See 42.

44. Have you ever fired a gun?
Indeed I have.
Sucked with a rifle, bomb with a 9mm handgun.

45. Do you like to travel by plane?
Sure. It's pretty solid.
Plus, free drinks.

46. Right-handed or left-handed?
I'm still not sure.
Plenty have said I'm ambidextrous. I'm willing to believe them, since I can golf both sides and bowl both sides and practically write on both sides.

47. Smooth or chunky peanutbutter?
Hell, I like both.

48. How many pillows do you sleep with?
Two. Sometimes one, sometimes neither. It depends on how sensitive my effing body wants to be on any given night.

49. City and state where you were born?
Los Angeles, California.

50. Ever hitch-hiked?
You'd better not be asking me YOU SON OF A BITCH.
No, I'm kidding. Never have.

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<cracks fingers> Let's go.

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1.) You must tag at least 6 people.(let them know they've been tagged)
2.) No tag backs.
3.) Tell the truth.

You’re a midget, grandpa.

1.What is your DeviantArt name and what does it mean?

My DeviantArt name comes from an old combination of my character Drake Irving and a personal image of the highest-order magician: a gold mage. Of the magisters, the highest order obviously gets the highest color, which is usually gold. So, Gold-Mage-Ace. I slapped on my gaming nick on the back.

2. Why did you join this site?

A few friends were on the site, so I joined in.

3. What fandom were you obsessed with when you joined?

I loved FMA at the time. The anime was so incredible, and remains to this day one of my favorites.

4. How many watchers are you currently watching now?

I have tens of watchers,
I’ve watched tens of individuals.
Make a better question.

5. Your first gift ever was to?

I don’t recall the first gift I’ve ever given.

6. List five things you are a fan of?

Magic: The Gathering
Social Psychology
Dance Dance Revolution
Clever anime
Truly great poetry

8. List four people you look up to the most?

Father, for being nearly everything I wish I could be.
Devon Hackelton, for being the most badass English instructor I’ve had.
A certain someone, for being a certain someone.
And…uh…
…
…why not? Roger Federer, for being the best tennis player of all time. GO ROGER! WOO!
He’d better beat Nadal this year.

9. How many pets do you own?

None.

11. What do you prefer, Red or black?

Black. Because red is Jimmy’s color.

12. Name 3 aspects of your personality?

Competitive
Reserved
Enterprising

13. If you could have a power what would it be?

Immunity to everything.
Like Progenitus from MTG, except I would also have protection to diseases and any martial coup.

14. Who was the last person you talked to?

Erick from the Gaming Club.
He wanted to be an Engineer in my variation of DND.
I had him take the test. Tee hee.

15. Who was the last person you said "I love you" to?

Someone.
You can’t trick me, you survey, you.

16. Write the first five things that pop into your head?

You’re a crafty survey, aren’t you?
Ow my eyes.
That chocolate milk is looking pretty good right now.
7/11. Blame the guy behind me.
Progenitus.

17. What are the things you wish you could do better?

Play tennis.
Snipe on COD5.
Stupid DDR.
Sleep.
BIO 110.

18. Do you like who you are?

I certainly don’t hate who I am, if that’s what you’re asking.

19. Summer or winter?

Summer.

20. Rain or sun?

Sun.

21. List 2 things about yourself.

A) I have a sociological imagination.
B) I’m a writer.

22. Pop or Hip hop?

Pop.

23. How many scars do you have?

Enough.

24. Do you wear spiked wristbands, Collars & belts?

Never have.

25. Do you own anything from Hot Topic?

An FMA wristband, a Naruto headband, and a jacket.
So yes.

25. Windows or Mac?

Windows. AOE all the way.

26. Nyc Trpp or Lip Service?

Excuse me?

28. Steak or Chicken?

Chicken and chocolate.

29. Favorite Color(s)?

Black, purple, and orange.

30. Anime or Manga?

Anime.

31. Beer or wine?

Wine. And preferably a Merlot or a Pinot Noir.

32. Goth or Emo?

Goth.

33. How many pairs of shoes do you have?

Seven.

34. What is the most amount alcohol you ever drank in one day?

A strawberry daiquiri, two tropical mai-tai, a rum and coke, two white russians, and…I think that’s pretty much it. So…six alcoholic drinks in a day? I didn’t feel buzzed at all. And obviously I wasn’t drunk, because my parents didn’t have a problem with me having all of that.
Mexico, beeyatches. It was legal.

35. Cold or Hot?

Hot.

36. Favorite pair of pants?

Tattered blue jeans in my closet.

37. Do you like your user name?

For sure.

38. Have you tried any drugs?

Obviously I’ve tried alcohol.
Otherwise, most of the pain killers anyone else has had.

39. If you have? what drugs?

Alcohol and pain killers.

40. Do you have a myspace/Facebook page?

I have a MySpace.

41. Pizza or Kebabs?

Pizza is too bomb to let pass.
Chicken & bacon pizza.

42. Are you are nice person?

I definitely try to be…my reputation says I’m a nice person…
…I try my best to be a nice person.

43. How old are you?

19.

44. Spikes, studs or eyelets?

I have no idea what those are.

45. Do you like your music loud?

Define loud and I’ll get to you on that.

46. Kind hearted?

Me?
Yes. I only mean the best.

47. Holden or Ford?

Either.

48. Annoying?

I haven’t been told I am.

49. Do you like PLZ accounts?

What’s a PLZ account?

50. Do you own a car or motor bike?

Neither.

51. Do you like The Presets?

Well, I’m sure I don’t know what you mean.

52. Do you keep secrets?

Some things are best left unsaid.
Just look at some of my answers.
Would you consider those secrets?

53. Should they release criminals from jail if they have killed someone?

No.

54. Are you a liar?

If by ‘liar’ you mean someone who constantly lies, and mostly without reason, then I am not a liar.
I do not lie compulsively.
I am not a liar.

55. Have you tried to kill yourself before?

No.

56. Do you like your avatar?

Yes.

57. Have you ever thought about killing someone?

No. I look at life as precious.
Respect life, for it is short.

58. KFC, Subway, McDonalds, Red Lobster or Burger King?

If I had to pick one, I’d pick Red Lobster.

59. Do you love yourself?

I’m awesome.

60. Do you cut yourself?

Purposefully? No.

61. Do you get depressed?

At times, I do. But not often.

62. Do you have many friends in real life?

Depends on what you mean by ‘many.’
I affect certain lives, assuredly.

63. Hardcore or Darkcore?

Hardcore, YEAH!
I don’t care.

64. Should stalkers get a second chance?

That’s a toughie. Are they really doing anything wrong? I’m not sure. If they can stalk, it probably means that some people are not hiding themselves very well. When you think about it, stalkers can’t really do anything if you’re keeping your privacy as well as possible. So when you contemplate that, stalkers really aren’t doing anything wrong.

But think of it socially, and it takes a new spin. If these stalkers are impeding upon amendment rights of individuals, i.e. the right to privacy, perhaps they are breaking the laws we consider American. Not to mention, forcing the hands of individuals to always stay secluded from the world. But I would consider that harassment more than stalking, and I consider the two quite interchangeable. Do they deserve a second chance? Depends on how much of a stalker/harasser they are.

65. Imports or muscle cars?

Imports are better.

66. Gay, Bi or Straight?

I’m straight.
I hide it well, I know.

67. Do you get enough money each week?

For what? Nothing.
Sure.

68. Fast or slow music?

Fast.

69. Do you like that number?

What number?
Oh, it’s a sexual joke.
You’re disgusting.

70. Do you use XD and LOL a lot?

I use XD a lot, but I don’t use LOL too much.

71. Should police mind their own business?

I think they should stick to what’s written in their guide books.
Only pursue what is truly suspicious, and with hard evidence.

72. Do you have a boyfriend/girlfriend?

Huh.
No.

73. If so, who?

See 72.
And 71. You must be a cop.
NOW you should mind your own business.

74. What is your Favorite Artist or band(s)?

Incubus, Disturbed, Pearl Jam, Avenged Sevenfold.

75. Baggy or tight pants?

Baggy.

76. How many T.Vs in your house?

Two.

77. How many computers/Laptops in your house?

Two.

78. LCD or Plasma.

Plasma.

79. Are you racist?

“No, I’m not racist—”
“Then how come everybody else around da table got hundred dolla chips and da black man got a nickel, huh?”

80. What time is it now?

5:31pm

81. Should subbys be free?

What’s a subby?

82. Are you a slow, Medium or a fast typer?

I think I’m pretty fast.

83. Do you like quizzes?

Yes.

84. Do you buy stuff from those cheap Chinese shops?

I don’t consider most of the shops around here ‘cheap.’

85. Do you own any weapons?

Six throwing knives, a hunting knife, a fishing knife, a gun, a dead crossbow, three katanas, and a rapier.

86. If so. What?

See 85.

87. How many speakers do you own?

None.

88. Have you ever been stalked or followed?

Followed, yes.
Nobody can stalk me if they don’t know where I live.

89. Do you own a pair of boots?

Just one.

90. What is the best thing in the world to you?

Life.

91. What is your favorite Emoticon(s)?

My intimidating face:
>8^{D>

92. Do you like pie?

Hell yeah.

93. Have you ever stayed up longer than 24 Hours?

Oh, sure.
All the time. Just not the greatest thing to do.

94. Do you have any big brand name clothing?

I’m sure I do, somewhere.

95. If so, what brands?

Not sure.

96. Can you handle the sound of loud cars or motorbikes?

Handle it? Yes.
Tolerate it? That’s another story.
Ignore it? Absolutely.
Want to ignore it? Wish I didn’t have to.

97. Do you like kids?

Of course I like kids.
I just don’t like the idea of having any.

98. Sonic The HedgeHog Or Miles Tails Prower?

Tails can fly.
I vote Tails.
Even if he is slightly fruity.

99. Eminem or 50 Cent?

Cent.
Because he’ll cap you.
I don’t care.

100. Money or love?

For me?
That’s a tough one. I love money. But that has to do with love.
And with money, I can’t exactly buy the love that matters.
And we kind of need love, you know?
I’ll go with love.

101. Are you random?

I’ve been told I am.
So sure.

102. Can you sleep thru loud music?

No.
I’ll stab you.

103. Do you like where you live?

Better than where I used to.

104. Taxi or bus?

I trust the bus.

105. What time is it now?

5:37pm

106. What do you feel like doing at the moment?

Finishing this quiz.

107. Do you go on YouTube alot?

To check messages on it, yes.

108. Are you are member of any other site besides this one?

For sure.

109. If so, what ones?

MySpace, GaiaOnline, YouTube, SheezyArt, Eon High School, Meinor Mansion, MasterPlay, The Escapist Magazine, URealms.

110. Are you glad this quiz is finished?

Absolutely, mon.

If money is the root of all evil and roots are supposed to make really good tea, does evil make really good tea?

Blast, I wish I had some evil to put into my tea. That would be fantasticaliciousish.
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Do you want to be marri​ed right​ now?

No, not right now.
Maybe after lunch. Dinner.

Ever paid more than a hundr​ed bucks​ on a pair of jeans​?​​​

Nope. But I have paid over a hundred dollars on personal weaponry.
Wanna see?

What'​​​s bothe​ring you right​ now?

Not much. My left eye's being a little bit of an ass for concentrating so hard on this survey, though. Which, in turn, makes it the survey's fault.

Do you want child​ren?​​​

Michael Jackson did.
I personally don't.

Do peopl​e under​estim​ate you?

Yes. But I prefer it that way.
Sometimes they overestimate me,
and sometimes I prefer that, as well.

Does it bothe​r you when someo​ne says they'​​​ll call you and they don'​​​t?​​

Not really.
I usually get the call from them in the future, at some point.
If they don't call me, they usually leave some kind of profile message on [link]

What are you doing​ tomor​row?​​​

Sitting. Eating. Drinking. Becoming indisposed. Playing games.
Mostly eating and internet.

Name a quote​ from the song you'​​​re liste​ning to?

"I'd rather live in this world than deal without him."

Last time to the mall?​

Not too long ago, at all.
I've been there within the past week.

Did you sing at all today​?​​​

Yes. Don't Stop by Journey. Great song.
Can barely hit those notes.

Do you miss anyon​e?​​​

Sure.
Now, you wanting to know who, that's another question you should have asked.

Who has your heart​?​​

Interesting question.
I do.
Unless you're asking the figurative question, in which case the answer would have to be something more like...
...
...your mom does.

How long has that perso​n had it?

Oh, it's been a long, long time, actually.
I thought she told you.
Damn, sucks to be you,
son.

Do you know how to use some words​ corre​ctly?​​

I know how to use some words, but those some words are rather difficult little bastards, aren't they?
Yeah, I know, right? Sometimes they randomly come out of your mouth, those words, and you regret using them.

"...uh, uh...that was a joke. Uhm...th-that was a mistake."
"Was it a joke or a mistake?"
"Ahah...I know, right?"

Do you have a tan?

Colored pencil? Yes.
Do I have a tan...uhm...
...I wouldn't think so. I think my skin's naturally cinnamon.

Do you enjoy​ spend​ing time with your mothe​r?​​​

Sure.

Do you like orang​e juice​?​​​

I LOVE/HEART/FALL FOR/DIE FOR/TAKE A BULLET FOR/WOULD PLAY A SAW GAME FOR/ orange juice.

Where​ do you wish you were right​ now?

Honestly?
Your mom's place.
No, kidding.
In a 5-star restaurant, I'm twenty-one years old, I'm ordering whatever the hell I want, including the drinks, with some kick-ass friends grabbing themselves something to eat.

Does your tempe​r flare​ a lot?

Naw.

What was the last movie​ that you watch​ed?​​​

Gran Torino.

Do you get emoti​onal easil​y?​​​

Naw.
And even if the answer were 'yes,' nobody would be able to tell.

Do you like to cuddl​e?​​​

With who?
I'm not even going to say it.

Which​ shoe goes on first​?​​​

The left one.

Name one thing​ you do that peopl​e alway​s tell you about​?​​​

DUDE,
DID YOU KNOW
THAT
WHEN
YOU RUB THE BACK OF ERIK'S NECK, THERE'S THAT SPOT
HE JUST KNOCKS OUT?!?!
And sometimes purrs.

Can you sleep​ witho​ut blank​ets cover​ing you?

Yes.
I'm hardy that way.

Who is the last perso​n that made you angry​?​​

Uhhh...
...I can't recall. Maybe one particular person on Gunbound, just because, as a partner, he failed miserably.
But that was before I left the room.

Last piece​ of mail you got?

GamePro Magazine.

How many hours​ of sleep​ do you need to funct​ion?​​

TWENTY.
Seriously? Five hours.

Last trip you took to the zoo?

Three summers ago.

What were you doing​ two days ago?

Let's see...that would have been...Friday?
Not much, I don't think. I was getting ready for the early Saturday class.

Name thing​s you absol​utely​ canno​t stand​:​​​

Ignorant/stupidly arrogant individuals. Arrogant teammates. Judgmental people (of both genders), over generalizations about gender/race/religion. Stubborn people in the face of those who only want to help. Short-sighted individuals who don't bother to see the grand scale. The needlessly greedy or violent. The harmful upon others' expense. Above all else, however,

really, really bad food.

Have you ever done somet​hing you told yours​elf you would​n’t do?

You mean like the one time I said I wouldn't go to Prom, and then I did?
Yeah. I'm such a hypocrite, I know.

Did you feel awkwa​rd at all today​?​​​

Not really, no.
Did you?

Do you think​ you will be marri​ed by the time you are 35?

Probably not.
I'll also probably be the reason for it.

Last four thing​s you drank​:​​​

Water, Apple Juice, Milk, Sprite

Did you wake up happy​ today​:​​​

Indeedly so.
And I'm listening to a really cool song, right now.

What month​ is your birth​day in?

Inclined to answer truthfully, eh?
You think you can bind me with such a question?
Fool.

Would​ you ever get a tatto​o?​​​

Never.

What are you liste​ning to?

Shooting Star (Bad Company)

What did you do on Monda​y?​​​

On Monday?
I watched a few television shows and ate food.

Did you have a nap today​?​​​

Nope. Naps are for the truly strong, however, and I encourage those who take naps to take second ones.

Where​ did you get the shirt​ you’r​e weari​ng now?

Do you like it? I got it at Macy's.
I know I don't have the best fashion sense, but don't you think it goes with, like, my eyes?
I mean. It's green.

Have you kisse​d anyon​e in the past week?​​​

What's it to you if I did or not? Is this some kind of census survey?
What if I lie and say yes?
Or maybe it's the truth and I'm just hiding it by saying it's a lie.
Or maybe I can't remember. What then?
Just for the lulz, I'll say I did.
I liked it.
She loved it.

What were you doing​ at 12 last night​?​​​

Sleeping.
Or rather, trying to sleep.

Are you comfo​rtabl​e with answe​ring perso​nal quest​ions?​​​

Depends on who's asking the questions. I don't have much to hide, but the little I do have to keep secret I only really tell to those I trust.
Understandable, is it not?

When is the last time you had ice cream​?​​​

FRICK, you just HAD to remind me.
I want some.
I haven't had some in two weeks.