March 05, 2006

The Time Engine Paradox

Lude's dead.

My vision turns cloudy as I sit here, shivering, alone in my room. It fills with smoke, I don't know why. Maybe I'm dying. No. Shake that thought from my head. Maybe I've been lying here too long, so long in fact that the luminance from my computer screen is teasing my eyes into phasing out the rest of the room. Maybe I'm just tired.

It's been several long weeks since last I fed this journal any tails. Swallowtails, preferebly. I've been living near the top of the hill called Worcester for the last seven weeks. I do this four times a year. I enjoy the scenery, the wonderful snowfalls that drape the land in whites and blues; I learn the ways of the software engineer, the electrical engineer, the chemist, the physcologist, the mathemortician, and most of all the friend. Yes, my friends are like me: the chemist, the software engineer, the mathemortician, the electrical engineer. I'm rambling. Maybe I'm just tired.

I got a fortune cookie today. It said "You will make a name for yourself." That's probably the most accurate fortune cookie I've ever gotten. The amount of names I've made for myself I couldn't even count on one hand. Unless of course it means I'm going to be famous. If that's the case, then the fates had better be reading this. Speaking of fates, the best bands in the world as of late appear to be Elvenking and Dragonland. I know what you are thinking and you can just stop right there. No, I am not a dragon nor an elf, but that's the glory of music! Anyone, anywhere, at any time can enjoy music if they only have ears, a way to get music, and deep pockets. It's that simple. Or maybe I'm just tired.

Have you read the Golden Compass? Have you read the Subtle Knife? Have you read the Amber Spyglass? In a perfect world, I would only have to ask the first of those three questions, following which I would be able to correctly assume the answers to the second and third question were the same. Sadly, this is not a perfect world and I am not a perfect person (argue it if you want, but I can present a formal proof if needed). However, let's not get off track. Those three aforementioned books comprise the best fantasy trilogy of recent years, "His Dark Materials." Yes, I would even dare to say it's definitely better than those Harry Potter books, and I must say that I have never read them, nor do I plan on it. Well, if you answered "no" to "Have you read the Golden Compass?" then I recommend you go to your nearest library or bookstore, get it and read it. Of course, it will only follow that you will then read the following two, because the first just leaves you wanting more, and they only get better. Or maybe I'm just tired.

I must say, after reading above said books, my affinity for writing has once again been sparked. These affectuous sparks pale in comparison to... yeah, I'm tired. Please respond with your nominations for the 2005 - 2006 annual Adam Fiske is Awesome Awards. Thank you and may you rest in peace.

December 31, 2005

Deus Ex Machina

It's my 21st birthday. Right. Fucking. Now. I know what you are thinking. Why aren't you out getting drunk, reveling in high spirits, painting the town red, etc and so on? Well, it's simple really. It's 12:40 in the morning and it's only been my birthday for 40 minutes. Coupled with the fact that I don't drink, have no car, no friends, and no magical powers I am at a standstill. What I really should be doing is finishing this book. It's really a pretty neat book and I am really enjoying it. Of course, I was enjoying it more when I was reading it, but hey, computers are computers are distractions from almost everything in existence these days. But in all honesty, I promised someone I would have the book read by something like this weekend. I don't know if that will happen because I am rather lax in finishing the book (i.e. there are still roughly 300 pages left), but I will give it my all and my all ain't just a stick in the mud.

So a lot has happened in the two or three months since the last time I wrote a majestic entry in this electronic book, this holy of holies, this internet webamajig. Let's see... where to begin. Well, first of all, I had a lot more schooling since. In fact, I had another seven weeks, two classes, and one third of an IQP's worth of schooling. I learned a lot and now I am a changed man. The brilliance of it all was all in my head. That's not to say I imagined the whole thing, but rather that I am a rather brilliant human being. Truth be told, I am one of only two people I know who's clean-shaven bald head actually makes one wince and squint due to the immense amount of brilliantage shining forth. Why do you think I had to grow my hair so long? Nay, 'tis not simply my wit's desire, but it was a desideratum, a necessary evil if you will (and I know you will).

Yes, school was fun. And now it is winter break. The three weeks where I sit at home planning to do all sorts of things but not doing anything but nothing. Part of the reason is no car, as stated earlier. Part of the reason is no friends, as stated earlier. Part of the reason is no magical powers, as stated earlier. And part of the reason is no motivation, as stated earlier. However, a few neat things did happen so far on this break of breaks, this holy of holies, this--well, let's not start that again. One week ago tomorrow was Christmas. That's right, Christmas. Although for me it seemed to last three days. Three days of complete eternity. And yes, I did get some things. Things I will not mention here, but instead I will mention them over here: a lap top, some sticky notes, a tooth brush, a sticky top, some tooth notes, a lap brush, a tooth top, some lap notes, and a sticky brush. Mind you, these are all things I will use and that is why this was a very good Christmas.

In keeping with my pattern of starting paragraphs with short two or three letter words, I begin this paragraph accordingly. Anybody out there in the technological community looking to hire employees? Because hey, here's my resume. I wrote it up today, and I must say, I haven't stopped admiring it since. It's really one of the best resumes I have ever seen on my webspace, and that's including the one Severus Snape sneakily stored there several seasons ago. Speaking skillfully of my webspace, I also recently updated my public_html/index, dare I say yesterday. If you would like to check that out, point your browser to http://users.wpi.edu/~adamfisk/. You'll instantly notice that the color scheme matches my new eye-pleasing scheme here, and therefore it is simply superior to its predecessor.

And I suppose that brings us to the end of this plethoric entry. I would like to apologize to the book which I should be reading and all involved. I'll see you guys next year. Until then, please don't forget what I look like (some good ways to do this are to constantly pine over pictures of me, or simply draw my face wherever you are, whenever you have the chance) and Godspeed.

October 13, 2005

Oh, and Ted...

(Elenium - For Me)

"This time for Hosui!" These were the words Brian shouted as he pounded the last bit of ignorance into my feeble and weathered skull of a brain. Brain. Brian. Coincedence? I think so, probably. I mean, sure, sometimes I call the kid Brain, but that is usually a type-o or something when I am talking to him on AIM or whatever. I don't think I've actually said his name outloud anyway, let alone outloud incorrectly. Well, I am sure I have said "brain" out loud, but never referring to the kid. What I mean to say is "Brian, you are a great kid, don't change for anything or anyone no matter what anyone tells you. You're the beast."

(Mnemic - Jack Vegas)

So, yeah. I am done with school. Or as they say here "I am done with A Term." Who knows why they say that. Anywho, I just finished up my 9th year here at WPI and soon I'll be in my 10th. Years here only last like 7 weeks, though, so don't go thinking that I have been going here forever or anything. I think altogether, I will be here for 16 years, and if I go for my masters it will be 20 years. So, yeah, but this year is over. And boy, WHAT A YEAR! The things I did, the people I met, the places I visited! All I can say is "WOW." Seriously, there is no better word to describe it. I mean, I am still just getting over the amazing rollercoaster ride that was this year, and I will try and relate the things I did, but I can't guarentee that it will be correct or anything.

(Kiuas - The Discipline of Steel)

Well, I wrote a screenplay. It's done and awesome. You may probably remember past posts about it. It's called Deadtime and it stars The Rock. Characters include Dimitri Malone, Bravo Johnson, Elliot Eldritch, Montana Jackson, Eddie Johnson, Alysin Knight, Zackariah Knight, and everyone's favorite Ted Logan's brother Deacon Logan. Story elements include time travel, merciless slaughter, zombies, insanity, infinite power, one-liners, mind control, and everyone's favorite Ted Logan's brother Deacon Logan. Click on the following link to get it! Deadtime! The file has some extra sufficiency stuff in it; the screenplay itself starts on page 6.

(Kiuas - The Discipline of Steel [sorry it's like 12 minutes long])

Another thing that you might be expecting me to write about here in this log is maybe movies I've seen or new bands/CDs I've listened to. Well then, looks like you were wrong! I mean right, actually. What a type-o! Movies I watched this year at school and enjoyed include the following: Bill and Ted's Bogus Journey, The Rundown, Primer, xXx, and Batman Begins. Movies that were okay include: The Transporter, The Transporter 2, Are You Being Served? The Movie, Face/Off, and The Machinist. Movies I did not enjoy include: HG Wells' War of the Worlds, Hide and Creep, and probably others I blocked out of my mind. I am sure I haven't listed all the movies I saw, but you'll have to just fucking deal with that you motherfucking little bitches.

(Eldritch - This Everlasting Mind Disease)

You know what's kind of neat? When I pick up one of the soda cans on my desk that is presumably empty but it's actually full of soda. Or even better... CHOCOLATE!! That just happened right now. I am pretty freakin' delighted about that.

(Edguy - Superheroes)

I totally forgot to talk about bands or CDs or what-have-yous or what-have-you-nots that I have recently purchased/listened to/gotten into. Cool new bands that I am reallly liking are Elenium, Amoral, Manitou, Eldritch, Mnemic, The Crown, Imperanon, Kamelot, Scar Symmetry, and Savage Circus. The rest of the bands I listen to aren't new to me as of this year. Some CDs I've got from NOT these new bands are Edguy - Superheroes, Kiuas - The Discipline of Steel, Kiuas - Winter in June, Kiuas - Born Under the Northen Lights. Yeah, that's about it, I don't really like feeling like going into detail on this stuff. In fact...

(Edguy - Spooks in the Attic)

...this journal entry is coming to a clothes! I hope you've enjoyed reading it as much as I've enjoyed writing it! Well, until next time, listen to The Incinerator, don't smoke, tell people how awesome I am, and send me presents!

July 10, 2005

The Birth of a Hero

(Edguy - Out of Control)

I hope you guys got a good look at the last post in my blog because it has now and forevermore been removed from the internet. Forevermore? Who am I, Blind Guardian? Hansi Kursch? Speaking of whom, he is singing on this Edguy song right now.

Anyway, for the past few weeks my life has been in complete shambles. I can't sleep, I don't eat, I never shower; everything is just terrible. It all started when my parents were killed in that terrible accident. Oh god, I can't even talk about it. Just hold me.

(Garth Brooks - Friends in Low Places)

On a happier note, I have been working a lot these days and I've been pocketing quite the tidy wad of cash. I've made nearly three million dollars so far this summer, and things can only get beter from here. Especially considering the state of my affairs (as mentioned in the previous paragraphle).

My little album I've been writing has been coming along great. I've finished all but one track on the album, making for a total of 37 minutes of extreme hard-hitting heavy melodic poser metal. I mean power metal, not poser metal. Don't ever call me that again or you'll find yourself en route to the horse-pital. So be sure to ask me about this album, Empyrean, next time you see me and I will probably ignore you or skirt the question entirely.

(Danny Elfman - Augustus Gloop)

I've gotten to the movies TWICE so far this summer. Scratch that, THRICE. But I've only seen two movies. Star Wars and War of the Worlds. Basically, I only see movies with the word "war" in the title these days. It's some psychological problem I have developed within the last few weeks. I went to a couple of different doctors and they can't really pinpoint the problem, but they assume it has something to do with my failure to reconcile with my parents before their untimely death. Oh god, here I go again. This is just too difficult to write about.

(Evergrey - The Great Deceiver)

One of these days, though, I will have to let all my feelings out. Perhaps I will veil them in the dialogue and actions in my upcoming movie that I will be writing at school as soon as I get back. I still don't have a name for it but it involves the following things: zombies, time travel, shotguns, katanas, guitars, love, betrayal, Bravo Johnson and Dimitri Malone. So you'll have to be sure to check that out when it's finished. If you have any suggestions for names for this movie (be it only from the thin body of information I have provided you), be sure to post these suggestion in your feedback or metion them to me in other places. Just as with my album, however, I will most likely ignore you or skirt the issue. It's just too difficult for me to talk about these things with people.

(Thunderstone - Another Time)

There will be no goodbyes this time.

June 09, 2005

I am Becoming More and More Like my Alter-egos Every Day

Welcome to another month of fame, fortune, and all around debauchery. If you are just joining us, you're watching Adam Fiske the "Ultimate" Human.

(Bon Jovi - You Give Love a Bad Name)

That song reminds me of Bravo Johnson. It's mainly because Bon Jovi and Bravo Johnson both have the same initials (BJ, if you couldn't figure it out on your own). And that allows me to segue into the next part of my journal entry rather easily. It seems that I have had a brilliant idea the other day wherein I have realized how to meld the characters and various stories I have created into one epic saga. Now, you might be thinking to yourself "How in the world was that a nice easy segue!?" Let me tell you. One of these characters is none other than Bravo Johnson! Other characters include Dimitri Malone, Dr. Elliot Eldritch, Eddie Johnson, Jack, and one more main character whom I haven't come up with a name for yet, but she is a female assassin. Now, you might be thinking to yourself "Why did he just start of this sentence in the exact same way as that other one?!" Let me tell you. It's called parallelism, buddy. I am not going to explain to you how all of these characters work in the grand scheme of the story; I am not even going to tell you the main outline of the story. All I am going to mention are two words: zombie epic.

(Symphony X - Absence of Light)

If you hadn't already noticed by now, I haven't written anything since I have been out of school. This is why the above paragraph may not have been as concise and straightforeward as I had wished it to be. In fact, you may have absolutely no idea what I was even talking about up there, in that hallowed jumble of thoughts as words. Do you know why I haven't written anything since school? Let me tell you. I have been busy. I bet most of you actually guessed that. I have been working, reading, composing, etc. I have been working at the golf course from 6-2 everyday followed by working at my grandmother's house for another hour or so. Usually after such a day, I have been coming home, relaxing for about an hour and then eating dinner. After dinner I relax some more while reading chapters from the book "How To Make a Good Script Great," and writing various pieces for my concept album "Empyrean."

(Kataklysm - The Resurrected)

Now, I know most of my readers do not care much about my TabIt exploits, but I feel like telling you about this album of mine anyway. The name is Empyrean, if you hadn't already noticed above. The concept behind it is this movie idea I came up with sometime around sixth grade. Some of you may have even read parts of this movie. It involves a young man who was given special powers at his birth by his father. Then he goes on a raucus cross-galaxy adventure to save the universe from evil! Along the way he runs into all sorts of obstacles such as bounty hunters (with such creative names as Spoce Eschewitt, Psykoon, and Ravne), mountain guardians called Neoke, and the evil lord of the universe Master Norlock who also turns out to be... HIS FATHER!! I wonder where I came up with such an interesting and unique idea for a movie back in sixth grade. Maybe we will never know.

(Kiuas - And the North Star Cried)

Speaking of Kiuas, this band has recently become one of my favorite bands ever. They are like a mix of power metal, folk metal, and black metal. But how can such a mix of metals sound like anything good? It works perfectly. I reccommend this CD to anyone who can get their greedy little hands on it. Kiuas - The Spirit of Ukko.

I don't really have much else to ramble on about here, so I think that this will be it for this month's installation of my various adventures across the snow. Until next month, keep on looking handsome and getting medals.