Nerd Bombers....

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      Do remember the first time you played Nintendo?  I do.  I can recall the feeling I had watching the awesome graphics loading up.   I could imagine myself being totally fulfilled (at seven years old) playing this game called Super Mario Bros. endlessly.  If only I could have one of my own.  Becoming familiar with the concept of using buttons to run and jump was confusing. A testament to my excitment came as I  pulled the controller so hard the video game console fell on the floor, twice. I could have played for days, but in fear of me breaking his new toy, my buddy's mom ushered/dragged me into another room.
   I eventually got my wish.   My very own Nintendo on my ninth birthday.  I played it for a few years religiously (and still enjoying playing once in a blue moon) but never really made the transition to Super Nintendo, Sega, Playstation, etc....
   I feel like I out grew video games for a couple different reasons.  The first was frustration.  When I lost, I remember getting so mad I would sometimes throw or bite the controller or yelling at my friends a time or two for cheating, leaving their house controller in hand enraged.

  
   The reason why I haven't picked it back up is not because the games don't look cool, but it makes me feel so unproductive when I play them.  A couple years ago I was playing one of the basketball games with my buddy on his X-Box and he was just kicking my ass.  I knew he really liked to play and showing off his skillz, so I suffered through four quarters of this torture.  After the game was over I was like, "Man, sorry I it wasn't much of a game dude I never play Xbox or anything."  He tried to restore my confidence by reassuring me, "Its cool man.  You just need to keep practicing."

    One of my buddies loves to play World of WarCraft or WOW as it is commonily refered to. He, and much of his family play for hours on end while subjecting me to their "middle earth" talks at work.  I really didn't take much notice of it thinking it was harmless nerd shit until I witnessed my buddy handing over sixty U.S. dollars to his sister in law.
Drew:  "Hey man, what was that for? Did you lose a bet or something?"
Friend:  "No I just bought a shit ton of gold dude!"
Drew:  "Wow!  Will you and all of your family please come over to my house this weekend for a yard sale?  I've got tons of useless shit!"

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You're The Inspiration.........

"Sea Kissed"  www.artbypaulsnyder.com

  
    Hello! How do you do? It's Drew The View! As an artist I'm always searching for inspiration.  I think when you first start your craft, whatever it is, you're just inspired by everything because it's all new.  The hard part is finding it after that. 
    I've been inspiration seeking lately and one place that seems to have me going back is the library. Even if you don't read many books, they have hundreds upon thousands of great films and videos to watch for free.  
    Music is a great source of inspiration for me. I always have some music I'm working on playing in my car to make sure the mix sounds cool on shitty speakers.  When I was a single man I would try to get these girls to rap to it while we were driving.  I'd always try and prompt them...."My name is Drew and I am so hard/ My car is small but my feet are large...."  I knew it was true love when she replied, "Your car is small but it drives real far/ let's take the dough you saved and spend it at the bar!"

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    Every job I've had is pretty different from the last, but the attitude amongst my co-workers is very similar.  "Dude our boss is a jerk," "I'm so tired of this place," or "Man I hate Tuesdays." This guy I work with actually said that to me tonight. It was the first thing he says to me all day. "Man. I hate Tuesdays....."  Man. I hate your voice; get away from me with that depressing ass shit! 
    During one of the hottest days this summer I was reluctantly driving into work when I had to slow down at a construction zone. The smell of asphalt was over powering.  I looked up at these poor construction guys working in the heat and in these awful conditions, having the biggest laugh as they watched me in my little car driving by.  I always try and think about those guys when I'm having an off day at work in the air conditioning. 
    People are really the best inspiration for doing anything, I think.  Thank you for reading! I love you! -Drew The View

 "I know that you believe you understand what you think I said, but I'm not sure you realize that what you heard is not what I meant."  -Robert McCloskey

Must See Tv....

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    Must See TV.  Lebron James makes his return to Cleveland tonight to face his former team.  Many questions come about.  Will his Majesty do his patented "powder toss" before tip-off?  How will he play?  Will fans try to trap Lebron in the arena while they set it on fire? Tune in at 7pm Central to see.

Popery......

    Who can tell me where I can go to hear Asians karaoke the American classics? I'm willing to pay a cover.

    I went into pro cuts a couple of weeks ago.  I walked up to the counter and the lady there goes, "How can I help you?" I said, "Yes. I'd like a haircut please.  Are there any other services you provide?"

    The other day I was at work and this dude goes,"Hey man you know that one old guy, with the gray hair?" I was like,"No. No I don't.

    What's wrong with porno these days? Too much wamb-bam-thank-you-ma'am if you'd ask me. 

     I was doing an interview about a year ago with Michael Brewer of the 1960's folk group duo Brewer and Shipley.  After the interview, one of my naive buddies had a record of theirs and had Michael sign it.  My friend then laughing asked,"Hey man were you guys high when you shot this album cover?"  Michael looked at him and goes,"I don't remember man."

You be the judge.

    

   Thanks for reading! I love you!-Drew The View

Passing The Buck Teeth........

Girl Talk...

"Yes I promise baby. Sex In the City 2 was..... way better than the first one. ....Honestly."

Hello! How do you do?  Thanks for reading Drew The View!
     So my lady went to girls' night tonight, she comes back and asks me, "Who did I think she was in "Sex In The City"..... What? "What character would I be in Sex In The City, because out of our group, the girls said I would be SJP." Who? "Sarah Jessica Parker, you know, Carrie."
    Now ladies do I have to answer this with a response?  Did my lady talk to herself and have a conversation that goes....."The girls said I'm Carrie but I'll ask Drew, he'll tell me the truth."  Does she think there is little gay man trapped inside my body somewhere?  Anyway I said, "Yes." "Yes what?" "Yes you are definitely SJP baby."
    Fellas, don't make the mistake of watching these "exclusively" chick movies.  A romantic comedy is cool, but don't go see Sex In The City or Twilight type shows. No matter how much you think your being a good boyfriend, you'll have to participate in discussions concerns these "films."  Your welcome.  Thanks for reading! I love you!-Drew The View

"You're SJP baby. You'r SJP!"

 

Idiot Savant......

    Hello! How do you do? Thanks for reading Drew The View!  I must have been among the last five percent to get on MySpace.  I fought it for so long, but finally gave in because of the possibilities of connecting with artists to shoot music videos.  I had little success in my attempt, connected with a few friends from high school, but felt so unproductive after a month, I gave up.

"Success is a lousy teacher. It seduces smart people into thinking they can't lose." -Bill Gates

 In order to gain some insight into the worlds' fascination, I'm currently reading The FaceBook Effect; an interesting look into the creation of the social network.  Things I've learned from reading this book.
1.  Mark Zuckerman is a genius.
2.  I've been uncool for sometime now, and becoming old and stupid. 
3.  No billionaire actually has a billion dollars.  But the shit they own is worth a whole lot.

    Thanks for reading! I love you!-Drew The View  P.S. Check out "The Social Network," when you get a chance, its real good.