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  • Eating a smaller lunch kind of rocked

    Mar 23, 12

    Typically, I find myself eating a pretty decent sized lunch during the week. With classes, work, an internship, and everything else bogging down, things get pretty dark and bitter in my mind if I don't eat something--small or large--but usually it's a pretty hefty lunch. I kind of made a habit out of it, and, despite noticing this effect, I usually get really... "food coma-y" afterwards which is never a good thing when you have two hours of classes ahead of you.

    So today I decided to have a smaller lunch. Just a small six-inch sub from Subway in Kirkhof, and as I was finishing the sub, I realized I didn't feel like crap. I wasn't thinking "just eat the last two bites and you'll be good." No, I was thinking, "Oh, I'm done and I feel pretty full."

    For some reason, I felt compelled to write about it. So now you know.

    ...

    It was a pretty good sub...

  • A new year, a new semester

    Jan 11, 12

    It's 2012 and I didn't even do a "year-round-up" post. How sad.

    I had a weird thought about international phones over break, though. Specifically regarding what I would do if I ever travelled internationally. I know that O2 is a big proponent overseas and if I ever went to London or Bristol or something--dreams of mine--would I have to switch to someone like them to keep my iPhone working? The thought occurred to me as I travelled to Phoenix to visit my friend Russ and the constant on/off of my phone when on the plane has me going on and on in my head about why you have to turn you phone off... but that's neither here nor there.

    And now the school year has started and my life is back on track to being "insanely all over the place," which I don't mind too much. It keeps me busy, keeps me driven, and keeps me on a schedule. Of course, the added stress of 12 credits (three 300-level courses and a grad course), 18-20 hours of work for the OSL, GVTV, and Comic Book Club is there, but it all means that I'm doing something. All of the time.

    One cool thing, I can say, is that this semester I don't hate any of my classes. Truly. I have a real interest in each class, which means I probably should kick some serious habits of putting off my homework all of the time because I actually do want to learn something.

    Now onto something more... life altering: I graduate in December of this year. As in: I'll be done with my Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, which means I'll be getting a real job (or something that will pay for my life outside of student loans). Talk about something that is, obviously, scary and utterly exciting. Hell, in the last month, I've had two job offers on the phone, a friend of mine asking me about an internship/future job, and have gotten business cards from a handful of people who are generally interested in talking about jobs once I graduate. It's ridiculously overwhelming.

    The reason for my anxiety being that despite knowing everything I already know, I have no choice but to expect that college is where my learning will end and that I will definitely need to learn more before I graduate. It's incredibly intimidating. Despite that, I am taking two courses this semester that will most definitely broaden my horizons on C, Ruby, and Lisp--something I consider a step in the right direction.

    sigh It's only the first week of the semester, and there's already "a lot" on my plate. So, I've decided (just now) that I will, in the words of 1939 Britain (and Rupert Grint, I guess), "Keep Calm And Carry On."

    I know it's not WWII, but it works.

    
    

  • Meanwhile, there are a thousand things going on

    Nov 29, 11

    Christmas crackers. I have been busy. Not much more to say than that.

    I've gotten into the habit of creating what I call "Forever lists" via Wunderlist and it's helped me more than I can say. I typically start my week with 10-12 items, build up to 18-25 (depending on the week) and narrow the list down to 5-8 by the end of the week. It's pretty damn nice, to say the least. The beauty of it is that I can use Wunderlist across every device I have.

    And now I'm, for some crazy reason, running for GVTV president at the end of the semester (aka a week and a day from today). So that's on my plate. Basically, I just want to clean the organization up and make things work... better. We'll see.

    On the side, I'm writing a screenplay for a full length movie. It's a weird concept and I keep getting lines of dialog or small conversations and I keep jotting them down in Evernote in hopes that one day--maybe over break--I'll be able to piece together the vague plot I have and stick the dialog I have in there and make it all work. I'm aiming for like 100-120 page. le sigh

    All in all, though, things are pretty much fantastic so I really can't complain.

    Plus I'm going to Arizona at the end of December. So there's that awesomeness.

    Until next time.

  • Who I am, How I Do Things | September 2011

    Sep 08, 11

    My name is Mike Rapin. I'm twenty-two years old, living in Allendale, Michigan. I attend Grand Valley State University and am in the (final) process of gaining a degree in Computer Science with a minor in Information Technology.

    I currently work part-time for GVSU's Office of Student Life as their Student Technology Manager and am a freelance web developer. I am also the Web Design intern for West Michigan's PBS/NPR affiliate, WGVU. For free/cheap, I assist my friends and/or anyone who comes to me with computer issues.

    I am the president of the Comic Book Club of Grand Valley and the New Media Director of GVSU's student-run television station, GVTV. Both are elected positions I have held for over two school semesters.

    I run and co-own a website, DestroyTheCyb.org!, that posts reviews of comic books, movies, and music. As co-owner, I have been in charge of editing, advertisement, designing, and maintaining the site and it's content as well as hiring and keeping in contact with writers. As a site, we have been featured as small press at the San Diego Comic Convention.

    I have written two television shows for GVTV, Jeff & Mike Write A Comic Book and mat42dr, as well as a handful of sketches for the GVTV sketch-show Randomish!. I have directed a sketch on Randomish! ("Joe is sad"), starred in four episodes of Jeff & Mike, and have directed seven episode of mat42dr--with plans to direct nine of the eleven (possibly twelve) episodes that remain.

    As a writer, I have participated in NaNoWriMo, Script Frenzy, 52-52, and have written my own zine. I am currently working on a new issue of my zine that should be released sometime this month.

    I read comics like a fiend. Marvel and Image, for the most part--any X-Men, Invincible, Walking Dead.

    I am an strong user of social media websites, particularly Twitter (@mikerapin), Tumblr (tumblr.mikerapin), foursquare, instagram, reddit, and facebook (mikerapin). I am most easily reached on Twitter.

    I am a Mac user, and I currently run 10.7.1 Lion on my black Macbook (circa 2008). As a web developer, I use Coda and the OS X Terminal for any and all programming. Image editing is normally done by me in Adobe Photoshop CS5.5. I manage the music I have through iTunes, with Bowtie as an assistant. I use Dropbox on a daily basis, and the official Twitter application as well. I check my e-mail through Sparrow and launch application with Alfred. For writing (zine/non-scripts), I use the Mac OS X application TextEdit (in plain-text mode), and Celtx for scripts.

    I own an iPhone 4 running the iOS 5 beta 7. I update the twittersphere using Tweetbot, check into foursquare with the official foursquare app (occasionally EightBit or Forecast), post to Tumblr with the official Tumblr app, IM others with the imo.im app, chat Facebook friends with the official Messenger app, and post what I'm listening to using TweetMusic and/or soundtracking. I use CarTunes to listen to music when driving, manage files with Dropbox, edit scripts with Celtx, read books with iBooks, check my bills with Pageonce, stream music through 8tracks/DropTunes/Audiogalaxy, picture myself using Everyday, receive periodic notifications with Prowl and Boxcar, edit and take pictures with Camera+ and Instagram, take notes with PlainText, control my computer with HippoRemote LITE and MochaVNC, and manage my calendar with Week Cal. Occassionally, I play DropZap 2 and Words With Friends.

    I can be contacted through e-mail at rapin.michael@gmail.com.

  • Anonymity and Reputation

    Apr 05, 11

    There was an interesting discussion in one of my CIS classes this morning regarding anonymity on the web and it brought up some heated debate. I've gauged that half or more of my class is familiar/have been on 4chan and/or are users of Reddit. To a point, this is good to hear as they're avid internet users who probably hold some of the same values as I do regarding the web, coding, everything that 4chan/Reddit can instill on a person.

    Strangely, though, there was a debate on anonymity. More specific, this debate was on anonymity being the same as cowardice.

    Typically in class, I don't speak up too much unless I've become comfortable with a large chunk of my classmates. When it comes to Computer Science classes, this is rarely the case. Why? Well, when you're in a room full of people who are as arrogant as I am when it comes to computers, rather than speak up and try to make a point, I'd much prefer to simply get straight A's and hack their mainframes before they realize it... okay that doesn't happen, but I keep my mouth shut because my classes are full of very arrogant, outspoken nerds who think they're always right. It's much easier to get by learning what you need to learn, participating when you know the quick answers, and get a good grade than if I gave into arguing semantics in coding (such as tab size, editor color schemes, or the proper way to write JavaScript so it appears indented correctly in the browser).

    Today, however, I couldn't sit idly by.

    My professor brought up the interconnectivity between social media sites and their implications when it comes to how social media sites are used on other sites (such as blogs, forums, etc.). Right away, strong opinions about Twitter and Facebook were brought up: "Who cares what you just had to eat?" "No one wants to know what you're doing," "Facebook is ridiculously insecure." Things of that nature. My professor looked pleased at how much we all were speaking at 9am, when normally he has to beat participation out of us with a stick.

    I was half-listening to the debate up until this point. I was busy browsing Twitter and Reddit to really pay attention, but when I heard that last phrase, my ears perked up because what happened next set things off.

    So, he pressed us with this: "Say you have a blog Would you rather allow people to comment anonymously or with e-mail verification or with Facebook integration?" The class went apeshit, yet still managed to discuss this topic with intelligence. One guy in my class, we'll call him Chris, began ranting about how anyone can create a Gmail address and how it might as well all be anonymous, save Facebook, because anonymous posts allow people to be as honest as they want.

    Here's where the firestorm began.

    Another guy in my class (oh, did I mention my CIS class is all guys, save one girl?), we'll call him Dan, turned to the first guy and started talking about how anonymous posting online is cowardly because there are no consequences. Chris tried responding but it was something along the same lines of what he originally said (see above). Dan responded again with more talk of cowardice, and this is when I spoke up.

    In a moment of silence where it looked like my professor was waiting for someone else to speak up, I calmly said to Dan, "I completely disagree with you," and he turned around. "Think of it this way: you're the CEO of Google--a major company with huge stakes and investors--but you have a radical view on a hot button topic. Do you jeopardize your company's reputation by speaking out radically and making your investors angry because they don't agree with you, or do you have intelligent debate on an anonymous medium?"

    Dan looked at me for a moment and responded that if the radical opinions were actually what I felt, I would have no need to hide them behind anonymity. I responded to him that despite the truth to what he said, speaking radically can ruin your reputation (something I've felt first hand) and as likely as people are to abuse the power of anonymity--Chris cut in by saying "trolling"--speaking anonymously can lead to intelligent, well-informed discussion.

    Again, Dan looked at me for a moment, then Chris took the ball again. This time he was talking to the professor about a completely different portion of the topic regarding creating anonymous profiles online.

    The discussion ceased there, but it was interesting to see the various viewpoints on it all (well, the two--mine and Dan's). I had a quick moment of reflection on past mistakes of posting things online with my name attached--you know, losing job(s) because of it. I mean, think of your reputation in life and how it's tied to your online world. Would you say your Twitter or Facebook accounts represent you well? Would you rather that some of the things you've said online weren't attached to your name?

    All of this has been swirling in my head since this morning. Just thought I'd share.

  • Zine Fest — Really quick

    Mar 28, 11

    Just a few words about the Chicago Zine Fest I kind of went to but didn't:

    1. Chicago is awesome. I can't get over it. I spent two and a half days there and thoroughly enjoyed myself.
    2. Zinesters are the most interesting bunch of people you could ever meet.
    3. I managed to give out 12/30 of my zines to people I doubt I will ever see again, and I'm almost jumping with joy because of that. And I managed to do that without making it to the actual zine fest on Saturday, but instead to the awesome after party.
    4. There were five more people than I expected (expectation: 0) who walked dogs for a living and had a serious passion for it.
    5. Kuma's Corner is totally worth an hour and a half wait.
    6. Getting lost in Chicago strengthen's your knowledge of the public transportation system.
    7. Google Maps lies to you and smiles about it.
    8. Sometimes, bars play Adult Swim TV shows (read: Robot Chicken) on their big screens which means they get a better tip.
    9. Amanda Stevenson and I have no sense of direction... ever.
  • Zine Fest and some procrastination

    Mar 23, 11

    C2E2 was last weekend. It was pretty fantastic. I'm just being lethargic about writing a post on DestroyTheCyb.org! about it. I may get around to it this afternoon when I have some free time.

    My good friend Amanda Stevenson performed some magic and got my zine printed at a super discounted price for this upcoming weekend--The Chicago Zine Fest. I have yet to staple the 30ish copies, but they're sitting in a pile in my bedroom staring at me. I'm starting to realize that all of the emotion and angst I put into that little booklet is now in print and maybe, just maybe, someone is going to read it. It's a bit intimidating.
    
    I went on a writing spree last night before bed for about 30 minutes and I think it's the start to issue #2 of my zine. It will most definitely be less angry and more of a self-observation and/or random observations with some snarky tidbits here and there. I'm not aiming for a general theme, but then again I wasn't for my last zine and somehow it was centralized around stress/sleep/sadness. I feel the next issue will be a bit happier or more positive in general.

    I've been lacking on Weekly Writings. A combination of going to Phoenix, being at C2E2, homework, and being just plain busy has put me two weeks behind. But I'm not giving up. I have a handful of story ideas in the mix, I just need to extract them from my head and put them on paper (or into some kind of digital text document). A mix of sci-fi and suspense is what I've come up with so far, but I want to push myself to get away from death-themed stories--if you've read anything on the site by me so far, you'll get what I mean. I may take some stories I've heard from friends and fictionalize them... there's a few good ones I have somewhere in the attic of my mind.

    So... procrastination seems to be my issue. Damn TV shows and lethargy.

  • Thought Lightning: Communication

    Feb 22, 11

    I had a long phone conversation yesterday with someone and I made it clear to them how I communicate and the order of priority:

    1. Text Message
    2. Facebook
    3. Twitter
    4. E-mail
    5. IM
    6. Phone
    7. In person

    All of this had me thinking about how I communicate and how I prioritize things. I'm so much more likely to communicate in a digital medium only because I can time my words and phrasing and I'm less likely to screw up how I say something.

    Truly, I am a child of the digital age.

  • Some current projects I’m involved with

    Feb 21, 11

    I'm in the middle of quite a bit right now, it seems. Random things, including school work, scripts, websites, and all sorts of stuff. This is just a random list of what I can think of.

    The Study Club

    The Study Club is a short film currently in the process of being made, penned by myself and Ben Perry. We're casting actors now, and filming begins on April 1st until the third. It's looking to be about 8-10 minutes long and will be shot almost entirely on 16mm film. Ben and I are in the middle of the fourth draft of the script, and we're hoping that the fifth draft will be the final, shooting draft.

    Once the film is done and everything, it will be shown at GVSU, then may go off onto a short-film circuit. I'm not 100% sure... I'll have to check my facts on that.

    
    

    Play(share)lists

    Ah, my winter break baby of a website. I've done quite a bit of work on it since I "released" it to the public, and I know a lot of work still needs to be done. I haven't had time to dedicate to it lately, but once I get myself in the coding mood, I know I'll knock some milestones out. It's always in the back of my head.
    

    Killjoys

    This is a project that is currently in development by myself and my good buddy Rene Rodriguez. It's "secret" but I can say that it's TV show. We're shooting for hour long length. The concept is a bit... cliche, but we're working on it. We've written about 15ish pages of the first episode, trying to nail down characters within the script while holding to Rene's crazy plot he devised. It's pretty exciting.

    I'm not sure where we're going to take it once we finish writing it, but it'll be something.
    

    mat42dr

    It's always this show with me. Constantly lingering and jumping into my thoughts at random times. It's in my blood.

    We're in the middle of shooting "season 2" of the show (aka episodes 7-12) and, well, it's getting difficult. Somehow everyone's schedules conflict and shooting has become a major pain. Nonetheless, we're still managing to get things shot and our goal is to get all 6 episodes done before the end of the semester. I'm keeping optimistic about it.
    

    Myasthenia Gravis redesign

    For my CIS339 course, I'm working on a team with three other guys to help redesign the Myasthenia Gravis Foundation Great Lakes Chapter website (as well as do some other computer work for the foundation). So far, we've put together a game plan, demoed some themes/idea for the redesign and put a plan together to help the organization from a technology standpoint (Dropbox, anti-virus, and all that jazz).  It's interesting working on a team with people who all want to do their share.
    

    Phil Makes Movies

    A filmmaker friend of mine, Phil Sieb, is in the process of getting me content for his website in which I will be updating and cleaning up a bit. It's been a slow process, only because Phil has been out trying to find jobs in the Grand Rapids area and putting his Demo Reel together--all the sorts of things film guys do when out in the real world.
    

    Chicago, IL

    The Minecraft server I run (named Chicago, IL) is booming. With just my close friends on it, we've made dozens of "landmarks" and dungeons and caves and everything. Here's a bit of proof. We've been working together to make cities and the craziest things we can come up with:

    • The Rupert Giles National Library - The first landmark, and 10-story library dedicated to Rupert Giles, made by Jared Lanning
    • TMA-1 Dig Site - A sea-level based mining site made by Kyle Maddox that spans all the way down to the bedrock with cobblestone stairs
    • Eden in the Sky - A small project of mine that is a large set of stairs that leads to a natural cliff overhang in which flaming walls surround a giant tree. Below the tree are four boxes full of golden apples.
    • Heaven - A monstrous platform in the sky created by John Fracois
    • The Fire Dragon - Ben Perry's pet project in which you stand upon a golden platform and flaming arrows shoot from a giant dragon with lava flowing from his mouth. Behind the platform lies an altar, with a secret tunnel that stretches underwater to the spawn-point of the game. Oh, and maybe 10 blocks above the altar is a giant sphere of lava...
    • Tree Dungeon - An in-development project by Jared (who is bent on killing everyone in his dungeons)
    • Ice Dungeon - Another in-development project by Jared
    • The Altar of God - A section of the town Jared and pretty much everyone has worked on in some way, that contains sacrificial fires and lava flows to the almighty sever god (aka me, because I can spawn millions of blocks using some serious copy-paste skills when I'm at home)
    • Dig Colosseum - Part of the town as well. Players each get a diamond shovel and try to dig the dirt out from the floor of the Colosseum from beneath their opponent. The first one to fall into the water below, loses.
    • Zander's Rest Stops - Zander Riggs has taken the long stretches of roads between all of the landmarks and put up small wooden shacks that have one small chest in them, as well as a workbench. Just for funzies.
    • Zora's Falls - A mini-landmark I created near Jared's Ice Dungeon for fun. A waterfall falls over a cliff-face in which you can walk through the waterfall and into a mini-cave full of goodies.
    • The Drop - One of my first "landmarks" after I had a bit of fun with 64 blocks of TNT. Just a long drop into the world that, if you're clever enough to find it, takes you to a ladder leading up to a quaint little island with an "emergency supplies" box.
    • Mirage Desert - Not so much a landmark, but a random huge stretch (biome) of desert in the extremely forested world we have
    • Sky-Tree Palace - My home base. A four story stone base topped with Glowstone and a ladder system. Each floor has a simple purpose. I haven't done too much with it yet other than cover it in trees.
    • The Water Tree of Gandor - My first landmark when playing with blocks. Just a tall tree I poured buckets if water over. It has a fancy sign, so it's a landmark, I guess.
    • Lighthouse to the Sky - Kyle's other major project. A giant tower in the bay near the spawn point that is topped by lava and can be seen from quite a distance away.
    • Fairy Palace - An in-development project by Ben Perry and myself. We're planning on building a giant fountain, similar to the Legend Of Zelda.
    • Wool Pyramid of Death - Jared's crazy desert palace that, if you fall off the stairs, will kill you. No idea what his plan is with that. Most likely another dungeon.

    We've all put a lot of time into a seemingly meaningless game... but it's all in good fun.
    

    IPv6 Changeover

    The paper I'm in the process of writing/researching for for my writing 305 class. It's... exhausting.
    

    GVTV Equipment site

    I'm in the process of rewriting a big chunk of the GVTV Equipment site... everything is broken, it seems and it's making life hell on our Equipment Manager, Kevin McDaniel. This is at the top of my list of stuff I need to get done...
    

    Weekly Writings

    Ah, the project of 2011. I've been keeping up, for the most part... until last week. Somehow, I just forgot to write a story. Luckily, I had 3/4 of a story written and finished it up last night. Then, I decided to get a start on my next one. It's all lovey-dovey...

    --

    And I think that's it for major projects. I know I always have things going here and there (Randomish!, GVTV News, DestroyTheCyb.org!) but yeah. Either way, it's a lot and I'm kind of impressed with myself...

  • Thought Lightning: Mini-Naps

    Feb 11, 11

    Sometimes I think that taking quick 5-10 minute naps are all my body needs to complete a REM cycle and put me back on track. I'll be exhausted and after a very quick snooze, it's as if my whole body is restored.

    This happens on the bus a lot... Maybe there's a correlation.

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  • YES. FInally got SVN setup on my home computer.

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  • @nategorby Web Development software. It's INCREDIBLE. Check it out: http://t.co/gzPg8vIg

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  • Oh. @panic is releasing Coda 2 on Thursday. I guess I know where a chunk of my paycheck is going.

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  • @beccarapin ... That's racist...

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  • "Really the spoiler is Arya kills Dumbledore with Rosebud." - @sirgiggles #GameOfThrones

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  • @beccarapin th...that's racist...

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  • Setting up SVN on this project… I gotta get into this habit.

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  • Out of work and feeling antsy. Gotta work on a project tonight.

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  • Work. Fixing computers. Lunch.

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  • @danhefferan Never been a fan of streaming from last.fm. If I DO stream, it's typically from @8tracks or Google Play.

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  • @danhefferan Plus, the app is free.

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  • @danhefferan Yes, but it looks like it has iTunes Match built-in (if you use that). The @lastfm scrobbling and sharing sold me.

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  • Okay, @4mandastevenson, I read that thing an e-mailed it your way.

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  • hey I just met you/and this is crazy/but here’s my boner/boner, boner

    May 21, 12

    @liiiindsaaaay
  • May 20, 12

    gothambeat:

    Remember if you download comics, the industry isn’t getting anything. So if you LIKE something, please buy it from a local shop, or from Amazon. 

  • Me: Why do you keep trying to run through every door I close? Cat: I’M INDIANA JONES! Me: You’re a cat. Cat: QUIET, SHORT ROUND!

    May 18, 12

    @wilw
  • And it's bed time.

    May 18, 12
  • My awful art

    May 18, 12

    gothambeat:

    mikerapin:

    gothambeat:

    I found my old “Doodle folder” that I stick things I doodle. There are things as far back as Jr. High and as recent as two years ago.

    Read More

    For some reason,  (from back when we worked at the same place)…

    WHY DO YOU STILL HAVE THAT?

    I DON’T KNOW. OKAY?!

  • May 18, 12

    grassleaves:

    gothambeat:

    morphophoneme:

    gothambeat:

    Just wrote fanfiction of my old Comic Club.

    I miss you guys…

    Miss you too, girl.

    Oh, yeah, I’m succumbed to the addiction. I’m back on tumblr.

    :D :D :D

    BRIAN!

    *sniff*

  • THE SECRETARY IS THE BEST CHARACTER OK? OK.

    May 18, 12

    UH DUH. SHE BRINGS THE WHOLE CREW TOGETHER IN THE FINAL MOMENTS. THEY’D BE NOTHING WITHOUT HER.

  • "Gentleman." A cleared throat. "And Erin. We are on the eve of the biggest movement in GVSU history." The secretary took Rene's hand to clam him down as Rapin turned his back to his companions. "Bring in the comics." *Cue dramatic score and whatever else*

    May 18, 12

    Just to finish… Amazing.

  • "Mr President!" The CBC secretary cried, entering the room. "We have a situation." "What is it?" Murray asked, turning from the charts. Rapin looked on, nodding for Madam Secretary to go on. "Membership is rising. We're not prepared for these numbers." "Rising by how much?" Rene asked. "Forty percent." "Impossible." Murray looked to the President. "There can't be that many geeks at this school." "I've double checked the numbers." Rapin stood silently in thought. The eBoard exchanged glances CONT

    May 18, 12

    This has easily made my night. Thank you.

  • May 18, 12

    Pony Swag (Good Cheer Mix) - Balanced Volumes

    Thank Brian for this…

  • Frank Sinatra IS NOT LOUNGE MUSIC....(there it goes again) it is dancing music!!!!

    May 18, 12

    Please explain to me the difference…

  • My awful art

    May 18, 12

    gothambeat:

    I found my old “Doodle folder” that I stick things I doodle. There are things as far back as Jr. High and as recent as two years ago.

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    For some reason,  (from back when we worked at the same place)…

  • I hail from Southern California....I love purple, tweety, Dr. Pepper, Frank Sinatra, I'm in college to be a nurse, and yeah that's just me

    May 18, 12

    Frank Sinatra? A nurse? Well, there’s an interesting combination: lounge music and treating angry people in a hospital. My hat is off to you. I surely could do for either! (well, maybe the lounge music)

  • Reblog if you want a fanfic in your ask.

    May 18, 12
  • YOU DON'T KNOW ME!!!!!!....i guess you are right....I"M CHRISTINE....Who ARE YOU

    May 18, 12

    Oh, I’m Mike. Comic nerd and such. Computer fixings and such. Coding and such. Michigan and such. (so much such)

    Christine, from where do you hail? Who be you more than a name?

  • ITS SO CRAZY!!!!!! one second its off THE NEXT ITS ON!!!!!!!!!CRudE SIFBLLdksjLHFLKHSLFHWIFJLKjLJSLJDLdjdhfdsljLKJDLJDlHDLHLLJjJL

    May 18, 12

    YOU KNOW, I TOTALLY DON’T KNOW WHO YOU ARE. THIS IS kind of, well there it goes again… Who are you?

  • The "Yes or No" game.

    May 18, 12

    marikeet:

    You can ask me anything and I’ll answer honestly, but only with yes and no

  • I THOUGHT WE WERE FRIENDS. MIKE I THOUGHT WE WERE FRIENDS!

    May 18, 12

    IF WE WERE FRIENDS YOU WOULDN’T HAVE GRADUATED!! :””(

    But seriously, we totes are and you should come back and visit like 1000 times. We can read old Batgirl together and giggle at the drama and hilarious antics.

  • CAPS LOCK IS ADDICTING

    May 18, 12

    IT’S AS IF A THOUSAnd suns were… oh. There we go. Caps Lock is off.

    WHEW.

    CRAP. IT’S BACK!

  • I DON'T KNOW WHAT WE'RE YELLING ABOUT

    May 18, 12

    ERIN. COME ON. I JUST WANT TO BE FRIENDS.

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    Michael Rapin

    Research Technician at Perrigo

    Internet | Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area, US

    Summary

    To use the knowledge acquired through my past professional experiences to find and secure a position as a web developer/designer.

    Specialties: adobe, bash, c++, cms, coda, cold fusion, com, content management, css, database administration, dreamweaver, editing, email, flash, forms, html, java, javascript, languages, macintosh os, microsoft access, microsoft excel, microsoft office, microsoft powerpoint, microsoft windows, microsoft windows 2000, microsoft word, mysql, operating systems, oracle, php, programming, telephone skills, television, troubleshooting, vista, web site production,

    Experience

    • Mar 2012 - Present
      Research Technician / Perrigo
      Develop clean and concise write-ups for Perrigo executives on new technology advancements and improvements, as well as create simple project updates to be posted online.
    • Oct 2010 - Present
      Web Design Intern / WGVU
      Develop and maintain multiple web pages and forms. Work with the WGVU webmaster to implement a new layout for the entire WGVU website as well as update multiple pages to incorporate new design changes in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, MySQL, and ColdFusion.
    • Mar 2009 - Present
      Student Technology Aid (Office of Student Life) / Grand Valley State University
      Admin and consultant of a major University web application, and technology assistant to over 40 computers designated to the GVSU Office of Student life.
    • Jun 2008 - Present
      Owner, Founder, Editor-In-Chief / DestroyTheCyb.org!
      Organize, review, and edit each article posted in a timely fashion. Work with PR representatives for various comic book publishers, writers, musicians, and producers to create informative posts for Press Releases. Maintain the server backend of the website. Work with advertisers to post non-obtrusive ads on the web site.
    • May 2007 - Feb 2009
      Student Web Developer / Grand Valley State University
      Developed different parts of the GVSU web site in ColdFusion, SQL and Oracle.
    • Aug 2006 - Dec 2008
      Student Technician / Grand Valley State University
      Monitored student computer labs, printers, and serviced computers and projectors within classrooms.
    • Nov 2003 - Jul 2005
      Salesman / ABC Warehouse
      Sales of a range of small and medium electronics, computers, kitchen utilities.

    Education

    • 2006 - 2012
      Grand Valley State University
      Bachelor's of Science in Computer Science
      Activities: Comic Book Club, GVTV, Apple User Group

    Additional Information

    • Websites:
      Personal Website, Blog
    • Interests:
      web development, comic books, twitter