Minneapolis

Sounds reasonable to me

You might think it odd that the IMF investigation bureau (Is that even a real thing?) has yahoo e-mail accounts, but trust me, that's completely normal.

International Monetary Fund (IMF) 
Investigation Bureau, 

RE: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND (IMF) OUSTANDING REMITTANCE 


We the International Monetary Fund (IMF) nvestigation bureau Washington, DC in conjunction with some other relevant investigation Agencies here in the United states of America have recently been informed through our Global intelligence monitoring network that you presently having transaction going on with Bank of Africa (CBN) as regards to Your over-due contract payment which was fully endorsed in your favor accordingly. 


We were also made to understand that a lady with name Mrs. Joan C.Bailey from OHIO has already contacted them and also presented to them all the necessary documentation?s evidencing your claim purported to have been signed personally by you prior to the release of your contract fund valued at about US$10,000,000.00 (Ten Million United States Dollars.),but the HSBC BANK GERMANY did the wise thing by insisting on hearing from you personally before the go ahead on wiring your fund to the Bank information which was forwarded to them by the above named Lady so that was the main reason why they contacted us (IMF) investigation Department so as to assist them in making the investigations. 

You are to confirm if you actually sent her. Should in case you are already dealing with anybody or office claiming to be from the HSBC BANK GERMANY, you are further advised to STOP further contact with them in your best interest and then contact immediately the real office of theHSBC BANK GERMANY (HSBC) 

only with the below information accordingly: 

NAME: Dr. Smith James 
HSBC BANK GERMANY FINANCIAL ADVISORY 
EMAIL: XXXXXX@yahoo.de

Do contact me as soon as you contact the bank so as to follow up with your payment case and also to investigate related matters. 

Best Regards, 
Robert S. Miller III 
International Monetary Fund (IMF)

The Missionary Movie

About a year ago, I transferred a bunch of old home movies to my computer, and today as I was cleaning up old files on my laptop I came across this gem from 1990.

Starring Becca as The Nurse, Mark as The Doctor, and John as The Native.

Oops! I forgot the title

If you ever have the opportunity to go to a Jonathan Coulton show, don't pass it up. Last night I saw him perform in The Aladdin Theater in Portland. It was a great show. A theater full of people singing "All I want to do is eat your brains!" at the top of their lungs is a magical experience...

We also got to hear the new ending to The Presidents...

There was even a Rick Roll when he performed Fancy Pants.

I had my last Becker review course earlier the same day. I sit for the final section of the test next Friday.

The weekend of January 17 - 18

I experienced my first marathon a week ago. (No, I wasn't competing, just cheerleading.) Saturday, after class, I flew out of PDX and landed in Phoenix, AZ. CëRï was kind enough to pick me up from the airport in spite of the fact that the marathon she was running in was scheduled to start in just a few hours. Once the race began, her parents and I bounced around the outside of the track stopping every couple of miles to see her pass, and cheer her on. It was a great time.

The Cardinals v. Eagles game was being played that same day, so my flight to Phoenix was filled with excited Philadelphians. (They were much more subdued on the flight out. (Sorry guys...))

The weekend of January 3 - 4

The first weekend of the new year brought the return of my Saturday trips to Portland. So, as I did for almost the entire summer of 2008, I woke up early Saturday and drove to Portland for my Becker CPA review class. I spent that evening with the Melnychenko's* and Sunday morning drove up to Seattle to watch Abraham perform live at the Sure Shot cafe. (If you've never heard Abraham's music, stop what you're doing and go listen.)

New Year's Eve

This trip back through time concludes at the beginning (or shortly before). Becca and I were invited by our lovely cousin Brooke to join her at The Paragon in Seattle for a New Year's celebration. We drove up the afternoon of the 31st. Arrived just in time to make it to Abraham's CD release event. (Have you listened to them yet?) After that, Becca and I joined the party at The Paragon for dinner and drinks. Shortly after midnight I met up with CëRï and friends at the Space Needle. This was followed by a visit to Cyclops, which was followed by me sleeping in the lobby of my cousin's boyfriend's apartment.

Becca and I at The Paragon

CëRï and April at Cylops

Space Needle Fireworks

I guess what I'm trying to say is that 2009 has been awesome!

*They're pretty much the most awesome people you've ever met.

A New Kind of "Leader"

I stopped by the local health food/christian book store for lunch today and saw this. I think it would sell better if they marketed it as a comedy.

2008: The Highlights

January:

Rung in the new year at the Doug Fir in Portland, Oregon with my sister.

Went geocaching for the first time.

Built a trebuchet.

Participated in a peace rally.

February:

Worked.

March:

Worked.

Poked a dead cow.

April:

Stopped working.

Traveled through Thailand and Cambodia.

May:

Hmmmm... Well I didn't blog.

June:

Had a birthday.

July:

Raised a duck.

Drove to Portland almost every weekend.

August:

Passed the Business Environment and Concepts (BEC) section of the CPA exam.

Drove to Portland almost every weekend.

There was a huge brush fire. (I don't think I blogged this.)

We had a massive hail storm.

September:

Drove to Portland almost every weekend.

October:

Passed the Financial Accounting and Reporting (FAR) section of the CPA exam.

Drove to Portland almost every weekend.

On the weekend I didn't drive to Portland, I drove to Boise and played in a golf tournament with Rodger.

November:

Passed the Auditing and Attestation (AUD) section of the CPA exam.

Took a seven day road trip down Highway 101.

Voted.

I shaved my beard (and then grew it back).

I bought a car.

December:

Sold Christmas trees.

Hung out with family for Christmas.

Said good-bye to 2008 in Seattle.

2008 Statistics

My top ten artists for 2008 as reported by last.fm:

1. Weezer

2. My Morning Jacket

3. Mike Doughty

4. Wilco

5. Vampire Weekend

6. Ratatat

7. Richie Havens

8. Calexico

9. Liam Finn

10. Wakey!Wakey!

Top ten tracks for 2008 as reported by last.fm:

1. Wilco - More Like the Moon

2. Wilco - What Light

3. Wakey!Wakey! - Say It Ain't So (Weezer Cover)

4. Ratatat - Lapland

5. Vampire Weekend - A-Punk

6. M.I.A. - Paper Planes

7. Liam Finn - Energy Spirit

8. Mike Doughty - Looking

9. Weezer - El Scorcho

10. Mike Parade - Steady as She Goes

Total tracks scrobbled : 6,263

Tweets :293

Visits to my favorite restaurant (Taste of Thai): 43