Sweet!

Quite a while ago, I posted something about Dr. Divx.

Now that version of Dr. Divx no longer exists, but smarter people than me have created a NEW open-source version of the program.

This program is awesome. It allows you to convert most video files to DivX. But if you have DVD Decryption software, you can copy VOB files and convert the source material DIRECTLY into DivX format.

That means, I can take my favorite movies from my collection, and convert them to DivX files, and then copy them to my Zen Mp3 player and watch them whenever I want to. This'll be great for watching tv shows and movies at work :)

HERE'S A MUPPET NEWSFLASH!

Well, a lot has been happening lately.

FINALLY joined the NSA – National Scrabble Association. I’m currently ranked 2458th in the US.

Beat my Club Director Sharon in a standard game! Last Sunday, I finished with 2 wins – 1 loss, and I bingoed twice in each game. And the last game was my highest scoring club game ever – 397 points.

Chuck and I joined up over at Planet Fitness. We’ve been going 3 nights a week, using the treadmills, weight equipment and trying to get back into shape. Amazingly, I can leg press 160 pounds, lateral pull 90 and work up a really good sweat. My arms are killing me tonight, but I have to keep reminding myself that it’ll all be worth it in the long run.

Charlotte is finally completely moved into her new apartment. It took 2 weeks (and MANY trips in my car) but it’s done. And as a thank you, she gave me Trivial Pursuit – The Vintage Years. Another TP game to add to my growing collection.

Vacation in 6 days! Taking a week off, and an extra day because of Labor Day, so I’m really looking forward to it.

I’m hoping to pay ahead on my rent for the next 8 weeks, so I can save up some money for a trip to Massachusetts. I can pay 297 every two weeks, and I’ll be golden.

Finally picked up MacGyver Season 2, 9 Samurai Movies, the complete Victory at Sea documentaries, Superman, and Eddie Murphy’s Raw. Lotsa viewing.

So far so good – I hope to update this more regularly, so stay tuned.