The Cycle Begins Again

Got hit with news that I can't really say is a suprise, but is just as depressing nonetheless. I feel sick to my stomache. Psychological abuse is a very real thing, Emotional abuse is a real thing. You lift these people up you call parents, and expect them to hold the values that they raised you with. And then at some point you start to see their flaws and morals as humans, and it is heartbreaking. I've done everything for you humanly possible to try and make you realize that you are an individual, that you have self worth, that you have independance. That you dont have to live you life scared, in a bubble, abused. I provide a safe haven, where you can live free of paranoia, drugs, and accusations. But you couldnt resist the devil. Instead of being the stong person I always hoped you where, and walking the tough road to freedom, you slipped back into the easy path of slavery.

I really really hope the best for you guys, but its time for me to get off the rollercoaster. Its time I let go of the problems that you guys dont want to fix, and start working on my family. I was hoping you wanted to be apart of that, but I was wrong. Today the cycle begins again...

These are the Breaks

This song perfectly describes how I feel today. Had a pretty bad string of events happen yesterday, and they have sort of bled over into today. Theoretically I should be in a bad mood, but I'm not really. I'm kind of in a state where the events of yesterday are so stupid and minimalistic as opposed to the grand scheme of the terrible year I've had, I'm over it and ready to forgive. I did and said things that I shouldn't have, but really everything I did was consciously reactionary to what was being done to me. At any point I know I could have fixed the problem or walked away from the argument, but I didn't. I didn't want to. The start of the conflict was over something so minor, and ridiculous I wanted to see just exactly how far the other person would take it, and at the end of it all I was truly surprised with how far it went. I've decided that I will only apologize for yesterdays events when apologized to. Time for other people around me to take responsibility for their actions. For once I didn't keep the cool head and just flowed with the insanity. I blew off a lot of steam yesterday, although it was directed at the wrong person, I felt lighter than air yesterday. So.. yeah.. whatever... These are the Breaks...

I need a break

In the Dr. Office as I make this post. Really just expressing the feeling I have of needing a break. My plate seems so full right now, and to have the oppurtunity for some of these stresses to be alleviated Would Would really help me right now. I think we all have these slumps of struggling to find motivation, and the need for a shot of adrenaline to give you that next gust of wind. That's where I'm at, I was hoping it would be an oppurtunity at work, that was not to be. Now I'm just praying the lord reveal to me what I need to fill this void.

Been a while

Well, Its been a while since my last post, and not much has changed. I can almost safely say that my health is back where it should be. Chest pains gone, among a few other nagging injuries and infections. Been a roller coaster of events the last week ranging from Joy that Jake was realizing his dreams, Fear for the loss of my job, Sorrow that Jake's dreams were taken away, Guilt for not being forthcoming with my employer, Sympathy for my wife's wisdom tooth pain,  Concern for my parents financial future, Anger towards the one who ruined Jake's chances. Relief I was able to keep my job, Peace that God has a plan.

Frustrated a little. It seems like people around me aren't being held accountable for their actions. In fact it looks like they are considering rewarding someone who openly detests his responsibilities and habitually neglects his duties. I'm just trying to find out where I fit into this puzzle. I think all in all I just wanna be somewhere I am appreciated. Whether its here or there. 

Dream 10/08/2011

Kyle, my dad, my mom, me, jake go to a site

We leave and realize I forgot to sync my phone with the NOC email. Jake remembered to sync his phone and we had an email report about a station I believe was WPKV Nanty Glo, PA. I was looking at it trying to figure out the problem then Kyle makes me feel dumb by pointing out that on the slip it says the problem is a "Re-Proofing"

Cut to hospital and lizabeth just had our baby and we are holding her and kissing her. She has lizbeths beautiful green eyes and my thick brown hair. baby can say basic sentences, "I love you daddy" and all I can do is repeat how beautiful she is and how much i love her. I start cying because I love her so much.

Thoughts: Sweet Pea is definatley a girl. She is in heaven waiting for us. She is a beautiful baby. She loves us. Maybe this was a reminder from God. It was almost like an alternate reality dream, I wanna go back. Before this dream I was woken up by the worst chest pain I've had probably since my ER visit.

sick

Ugghhhhh not feeling very well. I have to start blogging more. I need a place to start logging my thoughts and opinions. I'm praying that the lord will heal me by tomorrow morning so that I might actually enjoy my weekend. I love the lord. I can't believe how good he is to me even though I am such a misrible sinner. Money situation is pretty tight right now. I'm praying for some more financial opportunities to come our way.

Hurt

When you hurt, I'm in agony. When you cry, I'm depressed. When you are weak, I am broken. When you smile, I laugh. When you are happy, I am ecstatic. I know things aren't perfect but we are over the hump. We can't get back what we lost, but we can build our future. Seek God and ask for strength. He doesn't put us through anything we can't handle. When you are depressed I am a failure. I need you to be strong, we have a long adventure together in front of us, this is only the beginning. Hold it together, You are everything to me.

PARTS!!!

Wow spent $750+ on parts for the Challenger today. Big help from my parents. I can't wait till they ship and I can get to work on this thing. I can't wait for Wednesday all I can do is smile. Golf land sun splash with my love all day, and an advanced screening of Captain America in the evening. This is shaping up to be the best birthday since I turned 13!

Almost 23...

She will probably be mad I posted this, but I don't care. She is perfect in every way. Good day today. Work was smooth had a good talk with a co worker I don't get to see nearly enough. Tomorrow I go scrap a motor and some aluminum. Its my birthday in 2 days. I'm kinda nervous. I normally don't feel like this for birthdays but I'm kinda excited. I hope 23 is good to me... Please

Beast

I know, I know at first glance "Beast" doesn't need much restoration, but believe you me , there is quite a bit to be done. I have decided on the name beast because this car is heavy, quick, beastly, and blue just like Beast from x-men!

Challenger!!

Allow me to introduce my newest obsession: code named "Beast". This has been my car for more than 7 years, and I have totally neglected it. Its now time to pick up where my dad left off and restore this baby back to cherry condition. Phase one is almost complete which was kill the hornets nest and black widows, wash the car, change the oil, scrape the windows clean, and get it registered. Next phase will not be so simple which is converting the front drum brakes to disk... I will be using the superblog as a documentation of this restoration, Titled the "Restoration Documentation" 

Debts are paid

This morning we paid off our credit cards! We are finally free to make room in our budget for fun! To celebrate my first action was symbolic, and that was to purchase my new wallet as a symbol, and reminder on how much debt sucks.

pwning noobs

Up late pwning noobs with my best friend David. Praise the Lord for good company. Praying for my other good friend tonight. Love listening to my wife sleep, she is my world.

These are the army of pills I will have to consume everyday for two weeks. I'm praying that god will heal me through this medication.

Thank you

Sometimes a random act of kindness, really can make a huge difference.

Back to Basics

My God and my wife. I love you lord. I love you Elizabeth .

Soon...

Good friend of mine, father of two, recently hooked me and Liz up with some sweet baby stuff. Highchair , baby rocker, really nice stuff. The stuff has been in my car for like two weeks and we finally got around to putting it in the house scattered downstairs. While stepping over one of the items I got a great feeling. I love the site of baby toys in my house. For a quick second I could imagine my little baby in the chair laughing.There is nothing more in this world I want than to be a daddy.  The last month has been the hardest of my life, but I have a funny feeling that the worse is over. I hope I font jynx it but Its just what's left of my optimism.

The Cheater

I had an Oppurtunity to act in one of my friends videos. I didn't write this, I didn't edit this, I didn't story board this. I did apsolutly nothing except act. It was kind of fun. Its probably the most hands of video I have ever been apart of and it felt pretty good. Its a quite long winded, short, and a little hard to follow unless you really pay attention, but my friends are really getting better.

I was a little potty mouthed in this vid, but I was playing a character. Wonder what those dudes are gonna come up with next. Although I was only an actor and I did see the progress the editor has made, I still took avid notes on all the mistakes I caught, and things I would have added. But I think these litte videos are only gonna get better.

The Heist- Rated PG

What it do?

Figured I would share with you guys the last film I helped my friends make for their film class.  Be warned that the content in this film is rated PG for language, and adult content.

It's been extremely refreshing to be involved in this recent slew of short films. Good times all around. In this film I was in it as an actor, co-director, and editor.

More films to come, as a matter of fact we are filming tomorrow, for the next film.

Super List: Top 5 Drummers

This week on the Super Blogs I bring forth an offering to you in list form. The topic on the agenda for tonight is top 5 drummers. I have been a drummer for creeping up on 10 years. Unfortunately I'm probably not 10 years good due to inactivity and such but I feel qualified to discuss drumming, and can certainly justify my list.

#5 Alex Van Halen

The Lesser known of the Van Halen Bros Alex has been very influential to me. One of those in a select group of drummers whose style is so original, and is often imitated but never replicated.

From the late 70's to the mid 80's there were not many drummers in the mainstream rock world that could be compared to Alex Van Halen. As kids Eddie and Alex both started on their paths to musicianship. What many don't know is that in the beginning Alex played guitar and Eddie on the drums. At some point I think they realized something didn't quite feel right and they switched up... That switched ended up with Eddie becoming on of the best and most influential guitarists of out time, and Alex becoming a god off thunder. If you would like a source for that statement listen to the intro of Hot for Teacher and realize that the insanely fast, drum pattern you are hearing is being done with his feet, and try to tap along to it yourself

#4 Max Weinberg

You know him from Conan O'Brien, the one and only Max Weinberg, leader of the Max Weinberg 7.

Max is a Jazz style drummer that found his niche applying his signature drum style to rock music with Bruce Springsteen and the E street band. Max is extremely charismatic, hits the drums extremely hard, but makes everything seem extremely effortless. Wearing a full suit and jazz grip this guy can shred something nasty on the drums. The video to go along with Max is a drum duet he did with his son in 2009. 

#3 John Dolmayan

Never mind the fact that he is a huge comic book nerd, and has a customized drum kit with artwork on it by over 20 different comic book artists, He is also the drummer of my all time favorite band System of a down.

He is not the most technical and or intense drummer, in fact he is quite ordinary. The fact that he keeps things basic is why he makes my list. All of his beats and grooves fit the songs so well. System of a down is an Armenian Rock group that incorporates a lot of middle eastern type scales into their music. Their songs sometimes frantically change pace and dynamics. John was the first drummer I actually tried so hard to mimic his style. I learned to play just about everything he recorded. He was extremely influential on me as a drummer and for that I tip my hat to you John.

#2 John Bonham

Not much explaining is necessary hear for the seasoned classic rock fan, for those of you not in the know let me just break it down a little. John Bonham was the drummer for one of the most beloved and respected classic rock bands Led Zeppelin. 

As you can see from any live Led Zep footage you can find, the guy is bananers. He is ridiculously active and fun to watch, on top of that he created the most epic drum rolls that where so dramatic and larger than life you can't believe the fit in his alloted "fill" period. From the funky rhythmics to the massive see-through acrylic drum kit to playing with his hands, the man was a legend, and thats why he makes the list.

#1 John Blackwell

Jazz influenced Drummer who has made a name for himself playing with Prince and Justin Timberlake, John Blackwell tops my list of Best Drummers. 

John Blackwell is second to none in his level of technicality and showmanship. He is the type of guy  who adapts the theology that  we never stop learning and have limitless potential to get better. He is constantly pushing the boundaries and trying to hit the next level of greatness. He has the abilities to take the most basic beats and put the nastiest swagger on them. Watching his solos part of what makes them great is that occasionally you will catch him make a mistake. Its not carelessness its, rather him pushing the limits of his abilities right there in front of a live crowd. Gotta respect his raw talent and positive attitude...

At the Urgency of Toast Robot, and Technicator: Honorable Mentions

Neil Peart

Dave Grohl

Danny Carey

Keith Moon

Mike Portnoy

The Super Blog 2.0 (The Next Generation)

Okay Okay Okay, looks like its time to take this blog tot he next generation! I'm satisfied with the fruits of my labor in the Super Blog, but lets face it its time to transcend to the next level.

In the coming weeks hopefully I will revamp the look of the Blog, gone are the days where you can get by off of the stock backgrounds, Blogger.com provides. I will be working in collaboration with some friends of mine to create my own custom Super Blog mascot.

Also I am going to work harder on providing more intriguing and complex content. I would like to start getting more videos posted on a schedule of some kind, as well as start up my podcast. I'm thinking maybe some movie/ video game reviews, Top 10 lists, local music reviews. I'm open to opinions, Let me hear them.

It's my goal to turn the super blog into a hub of entertainment, and a way for all of you to get your voices heard.

If you are reading this and you have something that you would like to promote like a band or concert or play. Let me know and we can work together and start a revolution.

The Podcast idea

Okay, okay put on your thinking caps my friends because I'm thinking about expanding the H4nd of thor blog idea to the next level. The idea is to start a Podcast, recorded at my very own home, including my very own friends.

My original idea was a podcast about comic books/ video games/ movies/ current events/ and things of that nature, and then I had another thought. How about digging through my friends list on facebook and doing updates with some people from the high-school days.

I have friends in bands, friends in theater, friends with families, all sorts of people that would be fun to kind of interview and get updates and insight from.

I'm working on the technology aspect of this whole thing, I think I have a good majority of what i will need, but I would like to get in some practice runs and try a few people out as co-hosts.

My overall dream is to become and On-Air personality at the radio station I work at, and I think this type of guerrilla podcast recording will be a huge step in the right direction. Developing my voice and getting comfortable with my own voice.

So my questions for you: What types of things would you like to hear in a podcast? Should we play games and do things like that? Would you be interested in being a guest? Would you be interested in co- hosting? What traits should I be looking for in a co-host? Let me know via the comments section below!

Much Love, RESPECK

H4nd of Thor Top 10 Driving Songs:

At work today my co-worker, Toast Robot, and I started discussing our favorite fist-pumping driving songs which inspired me to compose my official Top 10 driving songs  list. Now the songs don't necessary have to be about driving, or cars at all, it's just about overall feel of the song that makes you squeeze the steering wheel and put the proverbial pedal to metal. So without further ado:

#10 Foo Fighters- The Pretender

It was a tough decision between two truly amazing Foo Fighters drive songs. I had it narrowed down to The Pretender and D.O.A, but in the end gave the nod to the pretender. I think the pretender is just a tid bit m ore aggressive, but both songs are top notch.

#9 Metallica- Fuel

"GIMME FUE, GIMME FAI, GIMME DABAJABAZA!!" Probably one of the only songs on the list that is in direct reference to driving. Although the song is a little chiche, it still hits home behind the wheel. Rain or shine when this song is on in the car its impossible to not cut someone off.

#8 Red Hot Chili Peppers- By the Way

This song goes into an interesting catagory for me, very driving bass line, and gets pretty heavy, but at the same time its very bright. There are the aggressive/attitude driven drive songs, and then there are sleeper picks like this one that say yeah I wanna rock, but I don't wanna necessarily break anything/anyone. 

#7 Sublime- Doin' Time

 Now this song may only apply to those of us who live in the sunshine state of California, specifically those of us who grew up in the 90's. This is the song you crank the bass and drive real slow with all your windows down and just drive. I should also note that the Sublime runner up was Pawn Shop.

#6 Black Sabbath- Paranoid        

What kind of Top 10 list would this be with out a little Sabbath! This song was revolutionary in its time. This song reminds me of the old school video game I played with my old friend Jonathan called "Rock and Roll Racing". 

Timeless Car Classic.

#5 Cage the Elephant- Aint No Rest of the Wicked

Not all driving songs have to get in your face and scream in your ear. There is a niche of Driving songs that have that laid back country twang. This list would have been irresponsible without the addition of one of these types of laid back driving songs. Others in this category would have included Kid Rocks "Cowboy" or even Becks "Loser", But I decided to stick with  my personal favorite of the genre.

#4 Led Zeppelin- Immigrant Song

One of the Zeppelin songs where I have NO CLUE as to what Robert Plant is saying, but there is nothing confusing about the feeling that this song gives you when your driving over 1,000 lbs of steel over 100 mph on the open highway. You can never go wrong with Led Zeppelin.

#3 Audioslave- Cochise

From the build up to the bridge all the way to the end, this song gets you pumped up! In my opinion my favorite performance by Chris Cornell, and with Rage behind him tearing it up with a groove that makes you wanna punch a homeless person in the teeth. On the whole I do like RATM better than Audioslave, but behind the wheel, Cochise is King.

#2 Queen- Bohemian Rhapsody 

I'm gonna break this down to you. Bohemian Rhapsody + Car + You and your Closest friends = SCHWING!

No matter the circumstance when this song comes on whether you want to or not, all parties in said vehicle will AT LEAST mouth the words, and when the Rock portion kicks in either tap their foot or bang their head. Its Universal.

#1 System of a Down- B.Y.O.B.

Simply put, because its MY list, this song is #1. I love everything about this song, and although its not my favorite song overall, It is defiantly the one song that my steering wheel hates. 

HONORABLE MENTIONS: 

Primus- Jerry was a Race Car Driver

Van Halen- Runnin' with the Devil

Motley Crue- Girls, Girls, Girls

ZZ Top- Cheap Sun Glasses

Pantera- Cowboys from Hell

Deep Purple- Highway Star or Woman from Tokyo

                                

Jedi Jake: Brotherhood

What it do? I am pretty proud to share with you  what will hopefully be the first of many short films I will be shooting and editing in the upcoming months. It really is gratifying to see something you put hours, and hours, and hours into come to fruition. I fully acknowledge that I have a lot of rust on me, but this is my first step to improving myself as a short film maker.

The film took roughly 3-4 hours of filming and maybe 15-18 hours of post production.

SPECIAL THANKS GOES OUT TO JAKE, DAVID, AND ELIZABETH

Jake always takes these films pretty seriously and contributes 100% of his ability. Whenever I have a film idea he is totally supportive, and wont hesitate to put himself into any role and say any line. Gotta love this guy.

To my knowledge this was David first acting gig, and I couldn't have asked for more. He did a fantastic job, and took  that fall like a boss!

Can't thank Elizabeth enough for all of her input and advise, letting my borrow her beloved camera, and going onset with us to be an extra set of hands. She location managed, was a grip, and at points safety officer!

So again I hope you see this and get at least a little enjoyment out of this film. In case you have not seen it I have also attached Jedi Jake 1... Obviously part 2 picks up EXACTLY where part 1 left off, so to understand whats happening in part 2 you might want to brush up on the story line.

Deserving?

Hello Everyone! With Valentines only one day  in the past I don't think it is too late to tell everyone how much I love and appreciate my wife. I actually would like to come clean about something that I dont normally talk about, and that was the one time in almost seven years of our relationship that we broke up...

Senior year of high school I was in the best shape of my life, and at the pinnacle of my coolness, in my head. I thought I was all that, I had sweet roles in most of the school plays, it felt like everyone knew me. My head was growing at an alarming rate. Other girls were interested in me, and I was being a dumb teenager and told my self that I was too young to be tied down to the same girl as long as I was.

I started treating Elizabeth like garbage. I was mean, because in my mind all of the previous thing I mention were corrupting my heart and mind. I will never forget the day I broke up with her, it was probably my lowest moment, I was so mean and I did truly feel so terrible. In the weeks that followed, those who knew me could tell you, I lost my mind. I was flirting with all sorts of different girls, and being a complete and utter jerk... Until finally it hit me I was not happy.

I came to realize that I loved and needed her more than anything. And I begged for her back. I cried like a baby on the phone begging for her back, and finally she did. She took me back and we have been together ever since. The distant memories, are extremely embarrassing to me and I feel very ashamed for my past actions.

Recently a song hit me so hard that explains my true feelings on my past stupidity, and how grateful I am and how undeserving I was of her forgiveness. She had faith in me, and In love. She took back that stupid stupid kid, and that kid grew into me. And I would do anything for that woman, and will never let anything hurt her ever again.

Lets Get it Started...

So I've been feeling like a total bum this last week... I've probably been praying more the last week than I have the last 6 months. I feel like there is a giant monkey on my back that I just cant shake off. Am I the only one out there that feels like I am not living up to my potential? It feels like I am settling to the middle of the pack, when before I had a fire in my belly to be the best.

I have a very specific career goal that I have been praying about. The problem is that it is extremely ambitious, and would require me to dig down very deep and find the "Old Me". I haven't seen the old me in quite a while, but I truly believe he is hanging out somewhere waiting to be resurrected.

I honestly love my job, Its the best job I have ever had by far. I feel like I am competent, and constantly improving. My co-workers are very cool, and my boss is the probably the nicest person I have ever met. The company I work for is by far the best company I could ever hope to work for. Money is decent, hours are long, benefits are awesome, but most importantly its a ministry so I can feel good about myself knowing that I'm working for the Lord. In my opinion nobody works at EMF that Jesus didn't specifically place there for one reason or another.

Although I thoroughly love and enjoy my job, the issue is that my position is not one that I think I want to stay in for years and years and years. Now to be fair I have only been in this position a little over one year, but I feel myself getting a little too settled in. I think its time to start getting busy, and get my mind right. As amazing as my job is, I feel like I need to find a position where I can start expressing myself creatively. The NOC is a huge room, but I think the talents and abilities of "Old Cory" refuse to be boxed in. Its time to get this thing started.  

The Next Short Film????

Greetings people who read my blog!!

It has occurred to me that I need you guys to hold me accountable. Just like when I had my two week blogosphere absence it was the support and kind words of you guys, my friends, that got me back on the horse and writing and blogging again.

Here is the conundrum... I love to shoot and edit short films. I truly enjoy it, but have such a hard time getting out and actually achieving. I now have an HD camera, as well as some new editing and special effects skills, but every time I think of an idea, I eventually talk myself out of it.

Its time to break my rusty cage!

Please anyone who views this entry, I am asking you as a favor to me, please send me a short film idea via comment on this blog entry. I'm hoping that as a "community" ie. the two of you that see this we can come to a consensus, and I can get something awesome filmed and posted!

Lets get this ball rolling!

Nerd or Normal

Yo ho ho and a bottle of Brass Monkey, I have been thinking a lot lately about where I stand in the realm of Nerd vs. Normal. I have also been thinking about whether there is anything wrong with being a "Nerd", or at least having nerd tenancies. 

At this point I would like to turn your attention to the definitions below

First I will take a look at the Nerd side: Stupid? Ish no think so. Irritating? I hope not. ineffectual? Quite the opposite. Unattractive? Okay you got me there... All and all definition #1 is pretty insulting, but #2 is worth looking at a little harder. The second definition of nerd starts off stating that nerds are intelligent, but single minded,obsessed with a nonsocial hobby or pursuit.  Now I have no college degrees or anything, but I'd like to think I'm intelligent. Also, I don't really see being single minded as a negative thing either. How else are you supposed to achieve mastery of a given game, sport, or talent. It is that dedication and steadfast dedication that has created most of the musical/sports legends that we celebrate. 

Realistically I am at a loss. I don't know if I am normal or, not... And in the end I'm not sure that it matters. I genuinely enjoy the things I am interested in and I have a solid group of friends that I can share these interests with. I refuse to conceal my interests for the sake of normalcy. Why try to live your life conforming to the worlds standards? Why are we so afraid to deviate from the "norm". I say let your Geek Flag Fly! My name is Cory and I enjoy Magic the Gathering, Xbox  Live, Comic Books, Writing fiction stories, Making short films, Mixed Martial Arts, Drums, and Windows Products....

Nerd or Normal? I say nay... Be yourself!!! trademarked by Cory Vincent inc. 

nerd

   [nurd]  Show IPA

–nounSlang.

1.

a stupid, irritating, ineffectual, or unattractive person.

2.

an intelligent but single-minded person obsessed with a nonsocial hobby or pursuit: a computer nerd.

nor·mal

   [nawr-muhl]  Show IPA

–adjective

1.

conforming to the standard or the common type; usual; not abnormal; regular; natural.

2.

serving to establish a standard.

Cory's Super Blog Presents: A Picture a year Project

Today I have decided to pay homage to my friend, Technicator, and wife, Elizabeth. Both of these individuals have taken on the extremely difficult task of taking a picture everyday and uploading said photo to their blog pages. When you upload a picture every day, it forces you to constantly try to one-up yourself and get more and more creative. I think both of them do fantastic work, in fact they have very much inspired me!

Today will mark the beginning of my very own picture a year project Where I will be taking, and uploading ONE Picture every year.

This is the part of the Blog where I will discuss my picture: 

Whilst on my way to work, I stumbled upon a motorized vehicle that doth the initials "JLA" on its hind quarters. Mr. Technicator uploaded a very similar picture recently. It also dawnethed upon me that my wife also took a similar picture while driving last week. So whateth better than make my very own Technicator/Elizabeth Vincent images mash-up!! Enjoy

Thank you all for following me through this very creatively stimulating Picture a year project I thought of today.

"The Prodigy" pt.3 The Professor

In the day that followed David’s encounter in the alley, he spent his time settling into his new flat, and getting prepared for his first day of class at the Kyoto University. Still in more pain than he's expected from the baseball bat, he had forced himself to memorize the entire map of Kyoto. Every street and alley was now burnt into his memory, and many times throughout the day he found himself replaying the events of the previous night in his head. What streets he should have turned down instead, where he could have cut the thief off, why he gave chase to begin with, and how come he wasn't able to defend himself better. Being Six-feet tall and in lean condition, he felt disappointed that he was unable to out run the crook, or even attempt to defend against the attack. With a few hours of daylight left, and a mental GPS of the city, David reasoned that he should begin to train his body with a light jog. 

   
During his run, many things passed through David’s mind. He began to imagine the conversation that he would have with Dr. Crantz, and the types of experiments that would be performed on him. Constantly nagging him was the pain in his lower back. He had to force himself to take his attention off of the pain. In his mind he began recalling meaningless conversations from his past word for word, which lead into him having flashbacks to pages from his high school textbooks that he had memorized word for word for tests. He then started creating complex math problems in his head for himself to solve. For seemingly no reason a rush of anxiety passed over David, as the isolation of himself within his own mind quickly started driving him mad. As his body was growing more tired, a feeling of panic began to grow within him. He immediately turned around and started to run full speed back to his dwelling. All he could hear was the sound of his shoes slapping the concrete. The faster he ran the more intense his flashes became. He began playing back chess games he'd had as a boy move for move, solving multiple algorithmic equations, and flashing back to childhood memories all simultaneously. Just as he had made it back to his apartment the anxiety grew into a vicious migraine. Frantically trying to get a drink of water he collapsed in his small kitchen. Looking up to the ceiling light, his vision slowly faded to white, where he had one final vision into his past before losing consciousness. David lied screaming in his mother’s arms, and his father whispered "David Albert Andrews... my son... you are going to grow up to be very special... you are going accomplish anything you set your mind too...”


Upon regaining consciousness the next morning, David disappointingly realized that he had already missed his first class of the day which was the only one he truly cared to attend, Dr. Crantz's Advanced Cerebrum Analysis. Back aching and the after effects of the most intense migraine he had ever experienced still lingering, he felt even more compelled to track down Dr. Crantz to find his answers. Using his limited Japanese vocabulary he was able to ask around and track down the professor to his private office. Walking up to the door he was able to see the silhouette through the window, of the man he had so anticipated to meet. With nothing rehearsed or planned, he took a deep breath and knocked on the door. A moment passed, he heard the professor clear his throat, “Come in" he said in a clear deep voice. As David entered the room, the first thing that entered his mind was how tactfully organized the room was. As David shut the door behind him, a chill ran down his spine. As he reached the center of the room he drew a complete blank as to what he would say. 


Before David had a chance to speak Dr. Crantz exclaimed, "Mr. Andrews! I missed you in my class earlier today...”


David was thoroughly perplexed at this moment as to how the professor recognized his absence. The look of shock was very present on his face. Before David could respond, the Professor continued.


"Don't look so shocked, Mr. Andrews… Your absence was only so prevalent, due to the fact that you are the only person who enrolled in the class." He said with a smile. "I was shocked that someone actually signed up for this class, it is not my most popular by a long shot. So I decided I better investigate this "David Andrews" and you would be surprised how much you can learn about an individual with a simple Google Search, let alone an individual with the notoriety you have."


David was at a complete loss for words. So much he wanted to say, but the words refused to flow from his lips. He felt as if he was removed from his own body watching the conversation, almost star struck.


Dr. Crantz took a small sip from his coffee mug, “Don’t you worry Prodigy, you and I are going to make a lot of progress this year..."