Post #89: 10 Things I Want To Try.

Welcome to The Original BURP Blog. My name is Gil, and this is Post #89: 10 Things I Want To Try.

Alright, just so we’re clear this post will NOT list things I want to try in bed… just saying. How was your weekend? Suckish? Too bad. Mine was pretty OK… except for Friday night, when I chased my cat around the neighborhood and then after I caught him I started crying hysterically because I really can’t stand the thought of ever losing him… wow that makes me sound like a cat lady. I’m not. I hate cats. I just really like this one.

So besides that exciting event, I’ve been doing a lot of school work, including a PowerPoint for English about what it was like growing up white in the 1930′s of southern USA, preparing for a quiz about chapters 1-10 of To Kill A Mockingbird (I ALWAYS write Mockingjay instead of mockingbird, and then have to go back and change it… #FanProblems), and creating a city for geography. I named my city MistakeVille – no joke. It was way too easy, so I think I did something wrong… whatever.

In terms of writing, I literally just sent Julia chapter 4 of Fire & Water, for which the website is now up. You can check it out here. We’re still waiting for a few graphics from a friend of mine, so those will be up in time for June 9th, the premier of chapter 1 – Storm. Violet also sent me a few links to some short films that she’s drawn inspiration from, and I’d like to share this one with you.

What’d you think? I thought it’s pretty clever. Oh! Did you guys see the picture I posted yesterday? Can you believe they’re finally making the second PJ&TO movie?! It’s been like two/three years since the last one, and the actors were old back then already… whatever, I’m still psyched. By the way, I’m going to need a date for the movie…

So now that I’ve blathered about myself enough, let’s get to talking about the 10 things that I want to try in my life-time. I guess this is a really condensed bucket list, but I’m only going to put sentimental things here (my real bucket list has ‘buy a Ferrari’ amongst other things). Except for 6. And maybe 2.

1. I want to do something completely embarrassing, and not be embarrassed. Have you ever seen those videos of people at Apple stores, doing the Apple store dance? I don’t think I have the balls to do that… but hopefully someday I will.

2. I want to go on a cruise. Unfortunately I haven’t been to one yet, but I really want to find out what it feels like to be completely isolated from the world, yet have everything you could possibly need right there. Pretty darn cool.

3. I want to try online dating. Just to see how completely hilarious it is. We’ve all seen those online dating sites videos, where people just go on and on about ridiculous things… I can’t wait to do that. Care to suggest a topic?

4. I want to go on a journaling getaway. I’m currently reading Gravity Journal by Gail Sidonie Sobat, and I love that the character writes down everything she’s thinking in a journal – it sounds really interesting. Unfortunately (fortunately?) I’m not being hospitalized for anorexia, so I don’t have the opportunity to journal/blog 24/7. However, I think it’d be cool to try it.

5. I want to try a cuisine of a different culture. I have to admit, I’m a really picky eater. That means that I generally like sticking to my palette of foods… but wouldn’t it be cool to try foods that you’re not used to?

6. Buy something really, really expensive. OK, I don’t mean like a house (or my previously mentioned Ferrari), I mean something like a Mac tower ($4000+) or something like that, something that I COULD get for cheaper but have the money to choose not to.

7. Have fun at a party. I have this thing with parties – I tend to get sick at them. I don’t mean, ‘all these people they make me sick’, I mean ‘get me to the hospital ASAP I think I’m giving birth’. I don’t know if it’s the anxiety and nerves or whatever, but I’ve never really enjoyed a party, mine or not, since it’s often paired with horrible pain.

8. I want to go on a romantic date. OK, we all want this. But seriously, just a fairy-tale date… that’s all I’m asking for, is that too much?

9. I want to try being famous. Hey, I’ve got this dirty little secret; there’s nothing I want more than to be famous. Again, too much to ask for?

10. Be completely happy. I know that’s probably not going to happen, but I’d really like just one day of being perfectly content with the world. That’d be nice.

SO I hope you’ve enjoyed my list cause I certainly feel depressed after writing it. I’m gonna go do whatever it is that I’m going to do, and you go do whatever it is that you have to do.

See you Friday!

- Gil

The Sea Of Monsters!

Can you guys believe they’re FINALLY working on the second Percy Jackson movie? It’s about time, right?! Also, I love that we get to see how Grover’s legs were created… for those who don’t know, the dots on the blue pants are reference points for the computer

Post #88: Simplifying A Complex Thing

Welcome to The Original BURP Blog. My name is Gil, and this is Post #88: Simplifying A Complex Thing.

Once again I’m using the Big Huge Thesaurus to find a topic for a post, and so far the most interesting thing I’ve read is ‘Write a post while intoxicated’. While I’m sure to add that to my bucket list, I don’t think it’s a wise idea (especially not after I just read WordPress‘ guide for getting on the Freshly Pressed page). They also suggest writing about my first kiss, but that’s uneventful, dull, and in the future. Ah, there’s something interesting; simplify something that people think is complex. OK, this is right up my ally. Are you ready?

There’s this myth going around these days, I’ve heard it from a few people just this week. See, word around my school is that podcasting is really, really difficult. I have even heard that it takes thousands of dollars to make one, and only professionals can do it.

Can you believe these stories!? I’m not really sure if the people who repeat them even know what a podcast is. After all, it’s nothing more than your recorded voice playing over the internet! That’s really all there is. Anybody who wishes to listen can just click ‘Download’, and that’s it. Simple as that. Of course, if you want your podcast to be good, or even great, you’re going to have to invest some money into a decent microphone and sound editing software, plan what you’re going to say, and then spend a few hours per episode editing out all the things that make it sound immature. And that, my dear friends, is all there is to it. Really.

The reason I’m talking about podcasting is because we had a project to do this week in science, where we had the option of presenting our information in a video, a blog, or a podcast. The few people who chose podcast asked me for help, and they really couldn’t believe me when I said all they had to do was press record. I guess this is a parallel to me with math, but I’d rather talk about other people being stupid, not me. I personally made a video for the project, which I plan to put up on my YouTube channel (TheOriginalBURP) as soon as it’s marked (to avoid plagiarism). It took roughly 6 hours in total, which really sucks because the finished piece is just four and a half minutes long – welcome to my life.

Anyways, it’s been a really slow, looooong week; a billion projects and tests, and a recovery from a downwards spiral from last week… and don’t think that I can take a breath now – oh no. In fact, I have even more work to do this weekend than I’ve done all week. GAH I hate high-school. We’ve started work on anthologies in our drama class, and my group is doing ours about Halloween. I’m in charge of our movement piece, for which we will be performing a dance to the theme song from The Nightmare Before Christmas - it’s going to be legendary (props to you if you read that in Barney Stinson’s voice).

I also just sent Julia my first edit of chapter 3 of Fire & Water, and we’re planning to begin posting the chapters in two Saturdays – stay tuned!

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Have a really awesome weekend, everyone!

- Gil

Unfathomable Homework Loads

Hi everyone! I’m itching to get started on Friday’s post, but I’m boggled and completely over-whelmed with an unbearable amount of homework tonight. I’ve got a geography and science summative project each respectively due this Friday, a science quiz tomorrow, a 26 minute drama anthology coming up soon, a drama skit for Friday, and the rest of To Kill A Mockingbird… oh yeah, also by Friday. Nevertheless, I’m brainstorming more interesting ideas with Violet for future films (one involving a collapsible scooter in a purse) as well as waiting on Julia for the next installment of our up and coming saga. Be sure to check out Julia’s blog, as well as this really great one I found today, called Love+Cupcakes Blog. Cya later!

New Theme

Hey everyone! Just wanted to let you know that after about nine months I’ve decided to change things up a little and activate a new theme for TOBB. Let me know what you think!

Post #87: Something That Makes Me Cry

Welcome to The Original BURP Blog. My name is Gil, and this is Post #87: Something That Makes Me Cry.

WHAT’S UP HOMMIES? Is everything good? Excellent. Let’s get right down to business as I can’t bear this intolerable heat and want to get out of this room ASAP.

Today I have to tell you about something that makes me cry. The first thing that came to mind was (spoiler alert) when Leslie dies in Bridge to Terabithia. I’ve never really gotten over that. But I think I already wrote about this, so I’ll tell you about something else that makes me cry (wow this is not good for my mood). Hmm this is difficult, because I’m very much prone to emotional outbursts and its hard to narrow the selection down. I’ve cried when Rue died in The Hunger Games, but that’s a given. I guess the next thing is animal cruelty. But again, I’ve already written about this… this is much harder than I thought. Just thinking about all these sad things is making me tear up. OK, here’s one: thinking about my grandparents. My mother’s parents both passed away from cancer when I was seven years old, and even though I didn’t know them for very long it hurt a lot. My grandfather was a Holocaust survivor, which is pretty incredible. And my grandmother… she’d be so proud of me today. Thinking about them gives me a lump in my throat, and I need a few minutes to recover. I just miss them so much.

In other (more cheerful) news, this weekend I went to a job interview! I dropped off my application and resume last week, and on Friday I got a call to come in for an interview the next day. I won’t disclose the store, but I’ll just say that it’s retail and I really admire them. I got there on time (just barely), even though I had to walk (yes, in the blistering heat) and stop at the public library to freshen up in the bathroom (thank goodness for Axe). The interview went very well IMHO, and I’m pretty sure I got the job. See, I was told to come on Tuesday for the ‘starter kit’, but it was never said out-loud that I was hired… I’m rather confused, but still. That’s some pretty great news, although maybe not for this blog. Whatever.

Also, I’m a little sad to let you guys know that Violet and I are postponing the filming of our THG short movie to the summer, since we’re just SO busy and are still looking for an actor to play Peeta. We’ve had plenty of options, it’s just that none of them were blonde enough (#DirectorProblems). But on a happier note, Julia and I are working tirelessly to bring you The Elemental Saga, which will be premiering really soon. Julia’s just finishing up chapter 3, and we’ll have it up for your enjoyment really soon.

I’m not sure about you all, but I’m starting to feel pressure at school. I mean, my English teacher just left the school with no explanation, and left us with projects that we are completely clueless about. In science we’re having a test this Wednesday, and I’m not even sure what the unit it. In geography – well, it’s geography. I still don’t think we’ve started learning anything. And drama… well, let’s just say the teacher isn’t happy with me. Or with anyone. She needs a vacation in my opinion.

Well I’d love to ramble on but I can’t do that (well I can, just too lazy to), so I’ll leave it here. But before you leave, check out this video audition that I made for CollabityNow, a collab YouTube channel. Hope you like! (Video contains mature language – viewer discretion is advised).

- Gil

Post #86: Product Review – Me

Welcome to The Original BURP Blog. My name is Gil, and this is Post #86: Product Review – Me.

Today’s post is a little strange. Once again I got the idea from Big Huge Thesaurus, so thank you to the wonderful people who contribute terrific ideas to them. When I saw the idea for writing a review of myself, I just knew that I had to write it – what could be better than writing about all the things I just hate about me? Unfortunately, that would narrow down my audience to people who dislike me… and those people probably don’t know or care that I have a blog anyways. So here I am, preparing to write an honest review about everything that is me. But before that, let’s talk about my week.

If you’re a teenager, you’ve probably been put in the following situation a billion times (at least): everything is wrong, you feel like crap, you wanna go home and crawl under a rock… but when somebody asks ‘Are you alright?’ you just smile briefly and say ‘Yeah, just tired’. Over the past four days, I’ve had to say that stupid phrase at least a dozen times. It’s almost like a reflex really, a natural defense against people trying to prod and find their ways into the mushy thing called feelings. You know what? Just leave me alone. I’m clearly not in the mood to talk with you, much less about why I’m feeling the way I do. There, that was me venting a little. Sorry. I can’t think of one good thing that happened this week, so I’ll just go right ahead and launch into marketer mode to try to sell you this old piece of junk named Gil. Please contact for price information, as you may be eligible for bulk discounts.

So ladies and gentlemen, I have this beautiful new product that I want to introduce to you. It’s been around for just over 15 years, but it hasn’t garnered much publicity (due to the stupidity of the media). This revolutionary product is called, the Gil. It’s fantastic. It may not look like much from the outside, but it’s the performances where this thing really shines. I mean, just look at all of the things it can do almost well; singing, writing, painting, blogging… the list goes on and on! Please note that the price starts increases at it ages, much like wine… but unlike wine, you just have to KEEP PAYING and never really enjoy it. Any who, the packaging is decent, consisting mainly of a lot of Aeropostale tee shirts and cargo shorts… that D&G cologne it reeks of usually comes off in the shower. You may notice after a while that your Gil may begin to malfunction – it might disobey you, pursuit impossible things, and freeze for days at a time (this is when the automatic ‘Yeah, just tired’ track is played).

I could go and on, but I’m sure you’re all convinced that me is a wonderful thing. I have extremely important tasks to attend to now, so I’ll leave you at this. See you all back here on Monday! Don’t forget that you can follow me on Twitter – @GilSegev23 – and also follow this blog with the handy button on the left.

- Gil