August 5th, Sunday is approaching fairly fast! We need absolute confirmation of who WILL go. Kinda important to know because we need to arrange for cars and seating./

THE PLAN
1. We meet up at my house anytime Sunday before 9. Your excuse can be that we're all seeing a movie at my house. Afterwards, your alibi is up to you; say you're sleeping over at someone's house for example.

2. We leave for Ape Caves at 9 or 10.

3. Arrive there after 2-3 hours of driving.

4. Have fun do whatever.

5.Leave and be back by 5 or 6 I believe.
*Details of when we get back will be decided when we actually get there and figure out what's best.

WHAT TO BRING
We need the following:
-Flashlights and batteries for them
-Lanterns (Electric)
-Comfortable, warm clothing that you are not afraid to get dirty (doesn't mean we will, just a precaution)
-Anything to make you feel comfortable for the long car ride (blanket, music, book, etc)
-Insect Repellent if you have it
-New bottled water

Anything else you think we need? Ask Charlie or me; I probably forgot something.

We're going to go buy snacks so feel free to bring some along with you or mooch off of us. Kitty's also planning to bring a portable gas range so we can even have some hot noodles there.

IMPORTANT: Confirm if you are going or not PLEASE!!! Call Charlie or me.

Hey guys, Charlie H mentioned a really cool place to hang out called the Ape Caves somewhere near Mt. St. Helens. We'll go exploring the caves and it's fairly safe. I'm going to bring really strong flashlights because we're going at night. It's fun to walk through and explore and the night skies are very clear and beautiful - you can see everything including the milky way! However, going at night time is illegal but there is extremely little chance of getting into trouble because many people do this also. It'll be lots of fun, we'll bring a picnic if you guys want while we go star gazing. Charlie and I will be driving separate cars if a lot of people go so there's plenty of room in his van and my car.

Brief rundown:

Where?: Ape Caves near Mt. St. Helens
When?: Sunday, August 19th. Leave at 10PM. Arrive midnight. Go home around 4AM.
What are we doing?: Exploring fun caves, trekking and star gazing because the skies are clear there.
Bring?: Warm clothes, sturdy shoes (no heels Areum), flashlights, food and water

This is illegal, but not a serious offense, they just worry about safety that's all. We'll be safe there and go at a slow pace for everyone. It'll be fun! So if you're willing to take the plunge, contact either me or Charlie. I'm guaranteeing safety by the way.

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EDIT: Changing the date to AUGUST 5th, a Sunday!

So I have this delightful little story about my heroic ventures in a land far far away...

Well...actually, this happened only next door in Tacoma and I certainly was no hero, but I like to think it so because it makes my boyish ego grow :)

Two weeks ago, Saturday, I was out with my dad and brother helping my dad's boss' daughter move from a small apartment in Tacoma (near Union Station and the Glass Museum). I was outside, on the bottom floor, waiting for the others to bring down the stuff to put in my dad's van.

My dad parked the van up onto to sidewalk of the hill (if you've been to that area of Tacoma..it's very...very...very hilly) with the van facing downhill. The van's trunk was open and I was sitting on the edge of the bumper, kind of leaning my body on the van.

A gangster looking fella came down the street and I waved a friendly hello. Several minutes pass.

Still waiting..still leaning against the van...

But...suddenly..I'm not leaning anymore and I'm just standing up!..."weird I thought..." So I looked behind me and I my mouth dropped. The van was starting to roll forward! I automatically thought to stop it somehow so I rushed for the van's hitch and grabbed on, pulling with my might (stupid, I know but that was the first thing that came to mind)

I abandoned thinking that my muscular physique would stop the van and started to come around side the van. I began running alongside the van and I finally reached the door handle and opened it, jumped in. No kidding, this is something you would see in the movies! Once I got inside the van, I noticed quickly that the gear was in "R" for Reverse (this is important for later). I stepped on the brakes, pulled the parking brake and parked the car all at the same time. But I was too late...

The van bumped up a curb and half-way ran over a very tall shrub. Now the shrub is crooked, I'll show anyone who won't believe me! XD I sat in the van, catching my breath. Remember the gangster looking guy? He came walking up the sidewalk and saw the whole incident. He asked if I needed a hand but I was so embarrassed and thought I had it under control anyways. He walked off and I reversed the van back to where it was suppose to be. This time, I put the van into PARK. The reason why the van started rolling down the hill on it's own was because the van was in REVERSE and not PARK. The van couldn't hold the reverse anymore and just started rolling forward (same thing happens if you're driving and you accidentally shift your gear from neutral to reverse, the car shuts off and just rolls; i've had this happen to :x) So my dad finally comes down and asks what was going on... Obviously my dad did not park the van. We looked at the front and the license plat is bent on one side; a little memento left by the shrub.

So my dad learned a lesson, never leave your car in reverse on a hill, especially a very long, steep hill. If I had not stopped the van, it would've rolled right over that shrub and went along its merry way, mowing people down, crashing cars...wow...scary thought..Duy saves the day!

I was rewarded with a korean bbq feast (well...it was for helping them move. It was DELICIOUS- treat me out to something like that soon and I'll be a happy fellow)

Whatever happened to life on Marzania?

-Iasic M.

Like the Christmas lights neatly packed in their Styrofoam homes,
or the puppy, inside the box with drilled air holes for relief.

Maybe more like that balloon kissing the ceiling, the one nobody can reach,
or the shopping cart that was abandoned and left without a home.

Probably like the cereal left to stale,
or the ends of the loaf.

Yeah, just a few, little, det:cel:gen, thoughts.

Iasic M.

	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
8:30				GEN ST 199 L6 DEN 311	CHEM 142 CL BAG 291
9:00
9:30	ENGL 131 C CHL 101	ENGL 131 C CHL 101	ENGL 131 C CHL 101	ENGL 131 C CHL 101
10:00
10:30
11:00
11:30	LATIN 101 C MEB 245	LATIN 101 C MEB 245	LATIN 101 C MEB 245	LATIN 101 C MEB 245	LATIN 101 C MEB 245
12:00
12:30	CHEM 142 C BAG 131	CHEM 142 C BAG 131	CHEM 142 CL LOW 118	CHEM 142 C BAG 131	CHEM 142 C BAG 131
1:00
1:30
2:00
2:30
3:00
3:30
4:00

Suggestions? Comments? What should I change? Drop any? Or do you think I can manage?

irosma tucIyr.

Iasic.

I will adorn my flesh,
with burlap threads.
Sewn together,
with intricate weaves
and opened wounds
left torn
because I could have sworn
myself to secrecy
but now there is no
silence left in me.

-Iasic M.

Ok...I can't stop twitching and bouncing and all this fun thigns because of a substance I drank and it's wonderfull....I must preserve the taste ...the feeling and bliss! ALso, I must note that I cannot drink too much of it or the effect will no longer be as strong when i really need a swig....mmm...I can't write anything poem-ey! Too...antidepressed....THere's an antidepressant in this also...which explains for my involuntary laughter..and twitching...and goofy smiling.....let's see if i can manage a few lines.....fun experiment..feeling this way and writing..vavoom let's go!...

Portholes and windows,
copper-glazed and drawn.
Something rather rusty,
something quite wrong.

-Iasic M.

What is my borderline verdict?
I say, "Go."
Intentional conflict?
You say, "No."

-Iasic