Then, and Now...

Hey, I'm Hal. Welcome to my blog. I am currently a business major at Arizona State University, seeking to study law following graduation. My interests include rock-climbing, music, movies, writing, world politics, and creative design.

I will be filling this blog with anything I feel noteworthy, as a journal of intrigue for mostly retrospective enjoyment. Some posts are more serious and timely than others, depending on what's on my mind at the moment.

Enjoy the ride
~H

Contributor To//
The State Press

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STOP STARING AT ME

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Franz Ferdinand - 40’

“Hey Honey, I caught us dinner… and the house and the barn.” (via)

New column (12/2/09) - Know Your Worth

An in-depth look at the ASU-UA rivalry and the $80 million gap in their state funding, featuring commentary by Dennis DeConcini of the AZ Board of Regents and an interview with ASU President Michael Crow.

Some of my favorite words

“Battle of Branchage” by Seeper

Architectural Projection Mapping @ Branchage Film Festival 2009

“The Last Supper on CyberTron” by BDSINC

(via No Comply)

OK Go - “WTF?”

Directed by Tim Nackashi. First single off the band’s upcoming studio album, Of the Blue Colour of the Sky, in stores January 12, 2010.

I dare you to watch this and not d’awwww

As I meander along the Road of Life

I can begin see the many facets of my personal design sinking themselves like dye under my skin, with every small victory taking the time to look back and admire perspective gained on the world around me.

My hands now tell a story, of labor through defeat.

Two years have been spent building a home upon quicksand, yet even now as the ground sinks beneath my feet I have the branches of nurtured friendships to keep me sane, to motivate me to build again.

I owe them everything I have.

This path I choose has many cruel twists, pitfalls, and bridges to overcome and leave as memories, but it is a bitter man’s folly to not dwell and gain knowledge from the scars on his hands, as well as the achievements of his conquest.

With every day I aspire to push harder, to grow stronger, to become one step closer and one ledge higher to self-transcendence.

And so the journey continues..

Climb on, child. Dare to evolve.

-H

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As a sneak peak for my next column, I have decided to post my full interview with Arizona State University President Michael Crow regarding the $1,200 discrepancy between the funding ASU and UoA receive per full-time equivalent student.

The other voice you will hear is Terri Shafer, Assistant Vice President of ASU Public Affairs.

enjoy.

Tales of Mere Existence

Smurf Impression: C-

Badassness: A+