I don't like using this Journal for non-art reasons but I think this personal update can apply to my artistic activities as well.

Well, the computer seems to be working fine thus far. I had several problems with it for which I had to reformat it TWICE! As if that wasn't enough, I was off-line from 2009.10.04 to 2009.10.20 (October 4th to the 20th) because of problems with my DSL modem.

And now, to make the month memorable (and the reason of the title of this journal) is that there is a LARGE scale fire on an old oil refinery on my home country of Puerto Rico. The thing that causes the bigger impact is that the place is literally behind my house!

I felt/heard when the thing went off: I was on my bed/computer room around 00:32 (12:30 AM) last night/this morning (2009.10.23 / October 23, 2009) when I heard three consecutive loud noises that sounded like thunder and I felt the room shaking. Then (most dramatic part) I felt like a huge "wind" (shock wave) coming through the window and shaking everything!!! Then I went outside to check it out and neighbors told me it was an explosion.

I even went against common sense (IF I have such a thing) and grabbed a handy cam I have to film anything I could. (Once I transfer it to DVD I'll upload something to You Tube).


It is quite far away but because of the size of the fire (around 11 /ELEVEN/ tanks that blew up O_O ) you can see this HUGE dark column of smoke from the distance. [link]


Check this You Tube video for you to get an idea of what I am dealing with: [link]

So far no evacuation orders has been given and I pray it never comes and that the fire can be controlled and the smoke don't affect anybody.

I will be uploading something later if circumstances allows.

Computer busted again! Back into the repairshop. Not sure how long will it be this time.

...For the moment)

Hi:
Managed to get the computer fixed and I am now back on line. Well, I have been for the last couple of days (in case you haven't noticed). But I have not made anything new because I am busy solving other problems and I am taking things easy with the PC.

I am also tracking down that elusive muse of mine to help me finish some works by providing a charge of inspiration and refuel me with the energy I need to pick up the pencil and start doing things, then ignite the drive to push me to finish things.

Take care!

My computer recieved a serious battle damage (I f**ked it up) that has keep me grounded for these last two weeks. >_< I am using a borrowed computer (one I was asked to chewck/fix) to check my stuff and let you know. Will let you know when everything is back to normal (IF I can ever be that)

This has served me as a way to realize I am an internet addict. These last two weeks without internet has made me crazier than I am!

That is all. Now back to your regurarly scheduled program.

Today is my birthday.... and it tastes like crap! Nothing special about it.

Went out to see stores and eat and do some exercise but nothing special. Wanted to buy myself a gift but found nothing. I was looking for a Classic Transformer but all I found were Animated and Live (Movie) stuff. Should have known I was wasting my time searching for them at this stage of the game.

Decided to upload something [link] for the sake of updating. I wanted to upload something new but this past couple of days I was as uncreative and unmotivated as usual. Guess I am becoming a sour bitter old bastard.

Nothing more to report. I'm logging off to check the coffee maker and do some crap until its 5:00PM to then hit the road again to see what else I can do on this "special day".