It was 3 o’clock this afternoon and I didn’t have anything worth showing for writing class tonight. I only had a couple of hours to put something together and no idea of what to do. It was then that I reached into my comedy gold bag of tricks. So here is a little trick that will never let you down in a comedic emergency:

Robots are fucking hilarious.

I put together a little sketch with a robot and it turned out to be funny. It could have used more time to make it better, but it wasn’t bad at all. So remember the robot when you are in need of something funny.

I have had to re-evaluate my life lately. I read a blog about how to discover your life purpose. Here is what I came up with so far.

Experience the pleasures of the physical world.
Connect with the universal energy.
Keep moving – Always learning, Always Teaching.
Pay attention to everyones stories and characters.
Create.

It isn’t perfect yet, but it is close to what I want from life.

For me, being connected to the the earth is most important to me. Art, Music, Nature, People, Food. All of the things of the earth are connected. Which brings us to the next item. We are all surrounded by a universal energy. Every thing and person is part of that energy. If you can connect to that magic will happen. In order to progress in life you must keep moving forward. If you stand still, the world will quickly pass you by. The best way to move forward is by learning from those who have more experience than you and to teach those who don’t. This keep you in constant contact with other people. They say that everyone has a story, and I think that it is my job to be a facilitator of conversation. Learn and tell peoples stories. All this leads to the act of Creation. This is the most sacred of acts.

Lots and lots of music this week. I am still a little exhausted, but it was really fun. This next week is going to be a good one too.

Well is is officially the end of summer. I think that it was a pretty good one. Left my job, moved to Chicago, started at Second City, saw five new states, good times with a good girl, lots and lots of music, art, and fun. Probably one of my best seasons of my life. The best part is that I am usually even better in the fall. That means this one is going to be fantastic.

No, this isn’t an algebra test. It is one of the basic principles of life. Alcohol plus a good beat always leads to dancing.

Stayed in Champaign and when out to the Cowboy Monkey tonight. Chad Dunn was playing percussion with a DJ playing latin songs behind him. Man it was a fun night. I loved the mix of live and records. Lots of people were out dancing. I drank enough to get me out there too. I only made it a couple hours before I was wore out, but it is one of those great satisfying exhaustions. Dancing is so much fun. I need to make a point of dancing more.

I have been thinking for a long time that I need to do something more with my life. I am not sure what, but I think that this is the time for me to figure it out. This is the first time in my life that I am not being forced into some direction. I have a year to figure out who I am, and what do I want to do. It is a time for chances, new things, and re-evaluating what is important. Maybe it is a mid-life crisis. Don’t know what to call it, but I know that this is the time. I have made some big moves in my life lately that many have questioned, but I just could not continue with out some sort of look at why was I doing all of this. Don’t know where I will end up, but I just know that it is important to take the journey.

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Seems like a cat gave birth to puppies. Must have been sleeping with the stray dog in the neighborhood. Slutty Cat.

Brian’s life lesson #1 – if you are a sexy cat, stay away from the stray dogs that are just hanging around. You can do better.

Speaking of cats – How about that Tom-Kat wedding tomorrow? Big fan of Dawson’s Creek, but this don’t seem right to me. That Tom Cruise seems to be a little too into this relationship. Katie still seems a little naive. Maybe I am completely wrong, and they are happy as hell. I guess that I shouldn’t be down on someone else’s happiness. So best wishes to you crazy fucking bastards.