The Matrix was written in JavaScript?

Or maybe not. I found this on the Rotten Tomatoes website. Damn. It's so hilarious I'm pissed I didn't think of it myself. I guess that just means I'm not really a serious geek. I should feel relieved, right? Oh, and think Matrix: Reloaded for this one.


Originally posted by Smarterer
Sweet, I bet the driver program for the matrix is just 1 while loop

bool door;
do{
matrix.simulate();
cin>>door;
if (door)
zion.destroy();
}while(door);
matrix.destroy();

Yep, there you have it.

Graduation Dilemma

So I'm done...but I'm not done.

Since I was basically a helpless mass of flesh during the course of the semester I didn't complete my senior project required for the Bachelor of Science degree. That means I don't qualify for the Sc.B. in time for Monday's graduation. I have enough credits for my diploma though and I've filled the requirements (and then some) for the Bachelor of Arts degree. But if I decide that I want the Bachelor of Science then I basically don't graduate. I've already arranged it with the professor/advisor of my individual study course to finish up the work during the summer (that man is such a godsend), and I spoke to my concentration advisor about my options. I feel like, what the hell, I've done the work I might as well have it be acknowledged by an Sc.B. degree. My advisor feels the same way.

Someone from the Registrar's office called and woke me up (at 8PM - I was sleeping at 8PM...heh), breaking everything down for me and telling me my options. My thoughts were all over the place. I wasn't upset about my predicament (to be honest I sort of saw it coming) nor was I upset by the fact that even though I was going to be allowed to participate in the graduation ceremony my name wouldn't be on any of the paraphernalia and I wouldn't get my diploma. I was worried and upset at what my mom would think. Just my mom and no one else. She's the sort of person that likes hallmarks like that- a name on a program, class rings, class photos - things that I myself can do without.

I called home around 10:45, knowing (subconsciously and consciously) mom leaves for work around that time. I ended up speaking to dad and after a while just breaking down. I had a good cry for the first time in...oh, maybe 2-3 years. I told him I'd had a rough time this semester and I'd been visiting Psych Services and about the graduation thing. And about my sublet. He (predictably) asked me why (why what? why everything I suppose) and I couldn't give him a good answer. Isn't it annoying when people ask "why X?" if you yourself don't know why? If I knew why I was so stressed and depressed and "mass of flesh"-like I wouldn't need to go to Psych Services, now would I? And even if I could enunciate "why" I know my folks wouldn't understand.

Anyway, I told him everything and he (somewhat surprisingly) was understanding. So was my brother. But, of course, I haven't spoken to my mom yet. Will she want to come up to the graduation knowing that I'm not going to receive a diploma and I'm not going to be on any programs? What about my aunts that are planning to come up? They called me this morning and I know at least Zola has already reserved a hotel room.

Man. It's always fucking obligations that weigh me down. I could give two shits at this point. I want to march in the ceremony. I wouldn't mind if the folks came. I want them to come. It'll be a fun weekend. I don't care that my name won't be listed on any programs (although my advisor is making sure that I get called in the departmental distribution of degrees, bless her heart). But MOM. What the hell is she going to say. *sigh* I tried calling the house this morning and got no answer. Either she was working overtime or was shopping. I feel like I should visit the liquor store and get nice and buzzed before I call her back again. I know Auntie Antionette will understand, at least. She was supposed to graduate this year as well, but didn't have enough credits. Well, I *hope* she'll understand. I don't know.

Motorcycles. It's always motorcycles.

There was an accident outside on Waterman last night. In front of the Citizens Bank. I was on my bed watching the telly and I remember hearing this screeching followed by a somewhat muted crash. It sounded like someone had either knocked down or hit a trash can. When I looked out the window I saw a car flipped on its roof, somewhat smashed. Never seen something like that before.The police pulled up almost immediately after, leading me to believe (rightly, it turned out) that the cops were following the car before the accident occurred. I saw a student run out of the dorm and to the scene to try to help one individual who was moving on the ground (apparently from the car) only to be told harshly by the cops not to touch the guy. Either they were afraid of spinal injuries or that the guy had a weapon.

What I couldn't see because of the trees in front of my window was the motorcycle that was crushed and lying in the street directly in front of our dorm. Apparently the motorcyclist was hit by the car and that's what caused the car to flip like that. One or both were speeding and one of them must have run the light. The cyclist wasn't wearing a helmet. He flew into the wall of Citizen's Bank. Head-first. I don't know his status but he wasn't moving when EMS arrived and there was blood all over.

*sigh* Why don't people learn? It's more stylish to be alive with a piece of gear on your head than it is to be injured without it.

I spent more time wondering what might have happened if I'd decided to go to Store24 and had been walking on the street when that occurred instead of pondering the fate of those involved. Hmm.

What, is Trinidad not an option?

All they do there is pump out Petroleum and Civil Unrest in equal supply, so I suppose that's best. Switzerland's home of the Swiss Miss and other countries' money! Ha!
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Switzerland -
A neutral power for as long as most can remember,
it has avoided war for several centuries.
However, it is still considered highly advanced
and a global power.


Positives:

Judicial.

Neutrality.

World-Renouned.

Powerful without Force.

Makes Excellent Watches, Etc.


Negatives:

Target of Ridicule.

Constant Struggle to Avoid Conflict.

Target of Criminal Bank Accounts.



Which Country of the World are You?
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Funny, and I'm not even drunk yet!

I managed to get nearly every grade available this semester. Every f'in' grade Brown gives - A/B/C/Incomplete (hmm - I forgot about S/NC, oh well). In order, from highest to lowest. I laughed bitterly when I saw that. How I squeaked out the A in CS I don't know. I guess all that JavaScript and late-night cramming came in handy.

Damn I wish I'd gotten a B in Brain Damage. Oh well.

Time to call mom. *sigh*

Err...

Okay. So I scarfed down a bottle of Ernest & Julio Gallo California White Zinfandel while watching the series finale of Buffy (which was pretty mediocre on the whole) and then called home. As soon as my dad answered the phone the alcohol hit my system and it took all my willpower to not giggle incessantly. He tried explaining things to mom, he told me, and then the phone was handed over to her. She seemed rational when I explained everything as best as I could but then she said she'd call me back when she got to work this evening. Uh-oh. By that time the wine will have most likely worked its way out of my system, making me vulnerable. Damn. She thwarts my plans yet again.