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If you don't get the post title now, you will in a second when I tell you this:  I got run over by a car.

Yes, that's right, I was run over by a car.  I was doing parking lot duties at work today, and dreading it.  It was raining off and on, and I was under this ridiculous-looking yellow poncho.  So, anyway, about 20 minutes after my last break, I was pushing six carts up a hill.  A Ford Explorer pulled up behind me and stopped, waiting for me to get the carts up.  Suddenly, the carts went backwards.  At the same time, the car went forwards.  End result: the car stops right on my left foot.

The security guard saw this happen and called an MIC out.  Three managers (an MIC, a CCS, and the CCM on the floor at the time) bolted out the front door as I was hobbling to the door to sit.  Maria, the MIC, had me sit down and take my shoe and sock off while Alison, the CCS, grabbed me an ice pack and some paper towels.  A.J., the CCM, was running the store at the time, but was constantly in and out of the cart area where I was to check on me.  The paramedics were called, as were the cops, and after a checkup, I was told that there could be a break, but it's not very likely, as I'm still able to walk on it, wiggle my toes, and put pressure on it.

The driver of the Explorer (who exchanged info with me) was incredibly apologetic, and I know he sincerely didn't mean to do it, so no charges were filed.  I wasn't going to hold it against the guy just because I lost control of some carts for a split second.  Anywho, as a result, I got sent home early with the full days pay.  I'm actually still getting paid for the next ten minutes as of this writing.

We'll see how my foot feels tomorrow, but I think I'll be just peachy.

The show is back on hiatus.  A short but sweet announcement.  You knew it was coming, though.  I won't be moving out as soon as I thought, but I will be waiting to do another show until after the move.  It could be 2010 before the show returns.  That's all for now.

So, the moving situation is getting less and less stressful.  I found a one-bedroom apartment that I could actually afford without a roommate.  However, today, a potential roommate actually stepped forward, opening up the option of having a 2-bedroom apartment, which would be more expensive (not for me, of course, but in general), but may limit my mother coming down here.  In fact, if I take on a roommate, my mother may not be able to come down at all.  I'd still kinda rather have a one-bedroom so that my mom can visit me, but having a roommate would cut my rent nearly in half.  Decisions, decisions...

We recorded a MentalCast last night, complete with Brad Jones as a special guest, but we lost all of it due to a technical error, so we'll just try again next week.  Next week or the following week could be the final one in Studio C, as I'll be moving, roommate or not, into Studio IV by months' end.  The show will go on hiatus only for a week or two, as it turns out, because I may have a computer after all.  From there, it's just a matter of having Internet access and it's all gravy.

I was going to Hanover's tomorrow for karaoke, but it appears I'm going to Homer's instead to meet with this potential roommate.  Taylor may be joining me after work tomorrow.  I have to work in the morning for a grand total of four-and-a-half hours (8am to 12:30pm).  I also get paid tomorrow.  After this and the next paycheck, I'll be satisfied with the sufficiency of my funds enough to stand a move into an apartment without failure.  Whew.

My life is about to receive a swift kick in the pants.

The password for this one is mentaltv303.

"Laxuphus" Travis tells the weirdest story ever. Meanwhile, Mike, Chris and Brad all enjoy some pizza. Starring Mike Riley, Chris McClain, Travis Schaeffer, Bradley Jones and Jeremy Pierce. Also starring Laura Burgess. Originally aired September 30, 2009. Production code MT-3x03.

I don't know if I'll use MegaVideo again anytime soon, but Vimeo's pretty damn cool!  This and all future videos are password protected.  You can only find the password on this blog, so if you go to the Mental Television website and click "Watch Episode," you will be redirected to this blog from here on out.

By the way, the password for this one is mentaltv302.  Enjoy!

"Things You Shouldn't Do To Couches" Mike, Chris and Brad have some fun in Richmond. Meanwhile, Mike also joins Travis and Chris in some dinner time fun. Starring Mike Riley, Chris McClain, Travis Schaeffer, Brad Jones and Jeremy Pierce. Also starring Charles Harter and Laura Burgess. Originally aired September 29, 2009. Production code MT-3x02.

As you no doubt may have just read on my Twitter page, Mental Television is filling a mid-season gap that Fire & Ice is leaving.  Fire & Ice will return in mid-October with brand new stuff, but until then (and possibly during then), Mental Television will be taking it's collection one step further.  Indeed, a third season is possible, as there is a ton of footage, both aired and unaired, including some direct-to-DVD footage that you'll finally get to see, some best of episodes and more.  Season three of Mental Television will begin shortly, and will air on Megavideo and this here LJ.

But, yeah, after this, I'm considering Mental Television defunct.  There are plans to make a movie in December, so not completely dead, but definitely defunct.

Hope you enjoy the stuff you're finally getting to see.

[Post Title:  "Monster (All Is Not Lost)" by Brakelight Religion | from the album This Is The Dawning Of A New Revolution]

So, I went to work today for my last day of work this week.  They gave me three more days off in addition to the two I had requested, for a grand total of five days off in a row.  This sounds like a financial strain, but since it's two days of one week and three of another, it's actually no detriment to me or my bank account.  Plus, it's a nice little mini-vacation.

The pig for tomorrow's pig roast has been bought, and is soaking in garlic in a bathtub downstairs.  The festivities begin tomorrow night at 7pm, but the pig starts cooking at 11am.  Everything is being prepared for what hopes to be a wild party.  Jabarvy, the live band that played for the Spring Fling party we had, will return for the big shindig.

I got the t-shirts in the mail today.  Weirdly enough, the font used on the shirt for the Mental Television logo is different than the actual show logo (from the second season, that is), but I think it looks better.  Of course, Taylor loves the shirt.  Needless to say, the gang all gets one when I can muster the funds.  It'll undoubtedly be around Christmas time.

Speaking of the gang, I just talked to Brad (via MySpace) for the first time since the move to Austin.  He's still anticipating a Rock Band duel between he and I.  I haven't actually made it to Expert yet, though the Beatles: Rock Band is getting me there.

Well, here begins the first of my five-day weekend.

Taylor's family friends Ingrid and Stefan from Belgium have arrived, and we celebrated via karaoke at Homer's on Sunday night.  It was the most fun I've ever had at karaoke.  I got in four songs.  I only remember three that I did:  this one, this one and this one.

So, the night was filled with fun.  During one point, Rob started dancing with another guy.  At that point, D (the guy running the show) held up a sign that said "Who Does That!!!"

We're going out again Thursday night, I think.  Should be a hootenanny.  I can't wait.

Also, the huge-ass party is Saturday.  It's going to be the shindig of the year it seems.  I can't wait for that either.

Check out what's to be Taylor's birthday present.  I have myself a copy of this coming too.  Want one?  Click on "Buy" to get it!