From the Desk of Nick Fury

(Credit goes to the Memos From Fury Tumblr blog.)

Awkward Question

At the beginning of this last semester, my professors asked us to split up into groups. These groups would do a giant final project due at the end of the semester as well as many other smaller projects along the way. So picking the right people in these groups would be very important.

Well, there was a group of four of us that were in last semester's integrated core, and were in the same classes this semester. So naturally, we decided it would be a good idea to be in the same group for all our classes. This meant that we would be some sort of super marketing group. 

"Super Marketing Group Assemble!"

We saw each other upwards of three or more hours a day. We got great things accomplished during the  semester and became very close friends.

I tell that short story so I can tell you this story. On the very first day we were working together, and were still getting to know each other, I had an interesting exchange with Chantel, the sole female in our group:

Chantel trailed off, suddenly doubting what she was about to say.

She wanted to ask a question, but was having trouble figuring out how to word it. 

Every attempt at eloquent wording escaped her.

Frustration set in. 

Followed by resignation. The question was coming out, regardless of how it's worded.

When in doubt, quote Mean Girls

Note: I got Chantel's permission to tell this story. She's normally a very smart and well-spoken person. Just had a brain fart, like we all do. We're good friends who still stay in contact with each other, even though she is now graduated and has a big-girl job in San Francisco. Good times, eh?

I Just Realized That the Last Post Was My 100th Post

That's a pretty big milestone, and I haven't figured out how to celebrate it quite yet. So here's 100 pictures of Nicolas Cage's face:

(Edit: My little brother counted, and has informed me that there's only 90 faces of Nicolas Cage on here. Deal with it.)

Googling Your Birthday

Step 1: Find something on the internet you'd like to try

Step 2: Follow the instructions

Step 3: . . . . . . . . . . . .

[That's right, I Google Siegfried Wischnewski in my free-time.]

Step 4: Accept that you're a sociopath.

The No-Cry YouTube Challenge

A while ago, I was browsing Reddit when I stumbled upon the "19 Video No Cry Challenge." Holy crap, they weren't kidding about the challenge part. I definitely shed a tear or two. Don't worry - they were manly tears. Anyway, I wanted to share the playlist with you to see how well you could do. This is a significantly shorter version of the playlist, with only six videos, and a couple of bonus, extra credit vids. If you can make it all the way through this without breaking down, I'm seriously impressed, and a bit scared that you may be heartless.

In the comments section, let me know how you did, how far you got, and which video really did you in. I want to hear from you! Yes, that means you - person who's been lurking forever and remaining anonymous. The total playlist time is 34 minutes. It's 41 if you add the extra credit videos at the end (and I recommend you do, since they're pretty good).

Warning: I'm not joking around, this could make you ugly cry.


Good luck.





*warning: one N-word.





*warning: A handful of F-bombs dropped and other language.

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Good luck making it through all ten minutes here. I had to quit within three.

Bonus Extra Credit Videos. These are a lot easier to watch than the other videos, and have a happier tone.







And now that you're a sobbing mess, here's a video to make you happy again:

Also, since I haven't posted any photos in this post, 

here's a picture of me with a kitten.

Once again, let me know how you did.