Farewell, State College
Mood:  blue

Farewell, State College.  To those I have met at Penn State and worked with at the Outback, it has been an honor and sincere pleasure.  Greatest of luck in all of your endeavors.  If, on this road of life, we were ever to meet again, it could not be too soon.

"I don't know half of you half as well as I should like; and I like less than half of you half as well as you deserve." - Bilbo Baggins

I am in the process of beginning a new life in Williamsport, MD, and a new job as a structural engineer in Hagerstown.  This is definitely an exciting moment for me... the third big step in my life.  I have a nice two bedroom apartment - feel free to stop by and crash for a weekend - and a spacious, soon-to-be-renovated office.  Can't believe that everything is coming together.  Yet, I need one more thing.  There is one thing that separates a boy from a man.  We'll see if I can find it.

Thank you, everyone, for everything.  Knowing you has made me what I am, and my life the joy that it has been and that it will surely become.

New photos available
Mood:  chillin'
Now Playing: Faithless - Mass Destruction
... but first,

CONGRATULATIONS!!! to Alicia and Richard for their engagement! Look for photos of their wedding to come after December 3rd. I am so excited! My high school sweet heart is getting hitched, and I don't care that it's not to me.

Actually, funnilly enough, I served a really cute couple at the Outback recently who were also high school sweet-hearts. They had actually just gotten back together after a lengthy hiatus (he said 20 years, but they don't look more than 30 :-P). They were so romantically cute! I want to be that in love (again) one day!

... and to our topic...

New photos are available in the Outback section of the site. They cover the Shaner Charity Golf Tour and Hawbaker Charity Golf Tour on July 22 and July 23, respectively. Accidently discovered how to use the video function on my digital camera. Four-second video in the download.

Also in update, I have been serving at the Outback for a short while now. There is plenty more cash to be had serving than hosting, bussing, or even take-away. I do thank the management for giving me the position.

It's really sad, though, looking back on this weekend with the two charity events, each falling on a potentially lucrative day. Last year, people signed up for these things. I don't mean to be cocky, but mine was the only name on either sign-up sheet for more than a week. It was only when management threatened to schedule people that others decided to sign up.

Before I continue, hats off to Hilary for volunteering for both events. I am very pleased to have worked with such a dedicated individual. Likewise, those who did attend and put forth the effort to contribute, and those who did end up volunteering closer to he event, thanks. Personally, I greatly appreciate it.

I think what really bothers me is the fact that these were supposed to be volunteer events for noble causes, but nobody seemed to give a damn. I had to work side-by-side with people who were more interested in their own wages for a day than actually contributing to a worthy cause. I am bothered now by having to be paid so that those who were scheduled would create less of a stink. I am now left with a bad taste knowing that the vast majority of people at the restaurant are such inclined.

Anyway, the events went off without a hitch, no doubt due to our events team, Analise and Dave. I would be honored to work with them in the future. Furthermore, the energy put in by each member of our crew is deserving of praise. The Hawbaker Tour, especially, was perhaps the most seemless event, either on or off-site, I have witnessed. Trust me. I have been at every event for the last 18 months. I like to brag about that.

I am looking forward to going home in August. I will not be in Pennsylvania for two weeks starting the tenth. School starts almost as soon as I get back. Wish me luck, as I will be taking three of the most demanding civil engineering courses this semester.

Laters.

Mood:  lazy
Now Playing: Z4.1 Tears playlist
... my immortal - evanescence

I am in the mood to create. However, trips down to and up from the basement is not what I have in mind right now, so my carpentry will have to wait.

I am in the process of transforming my room yet again. I have removed all three of my dressers and my writing desk. That includes the dresser posted in the pictures section of my website. I have transformed the bottom part of my bunk bed into my operations center, my old computer desk into a coffee table, and the drawers from my bunk bed into a new (so far incomplete) storage unit with wooden boxes for my clothes. Pictures will come eventually.

... freshmen - verve pipe

I think I may go for a long drive. I haven't seen the Lewistown Narrows in a while. Nothing like the construction of new highways to raise my curiosity. If I had the day off, I might be willing to go as far as Philly or Pitt.

... grace is gone - dave matthews

It is 7:00am. I came home from work last night at about 10:30, exhausted. Woke up at 1. Been restless ever since. It is beautiful day. I would hate to spend it indoors. I might talk Casper for a walk.

... beloved one - ben harper

I have the day off tomorrow. I am thinking Sushi.

I have to find something to do this summer. I am feeling unfulfilled and without purpose, now that school is over. Of course, I am also feeling blissfully unenergetic. It might have something to do with my sleeping schedule.

... comfortable - john mayer

Saw Star Wars. I'm glad that's over. It's sad to think that there are no epic finales to look forward to now that episode 3, revolutions, and return of the king are done. When's ultimatum coming out? Somebody should put the Silmarillion in cinematic format. That would be something.

... fast car - traci chapman

Off to find something...

Outback Steakhouse, State College
Mood:  irritated
Now Playing: Sohne Mannheims - Wenn Du Schlafst
so, I went drinking with some of the boys form the Outback tonight. Good time.

We hate the place... to varying degrees. I was voted by them to be the hardest worker. Unlike them, I am not a server. That depresses me.

Why yes, I am the bitch. My work ethic and company loyalty surpasses that of almost everyone else, but I am the bitch.

I bus, I host, I wash dishes. Sure I do takeaway, but I also rearrange the keg cooler on nights when I am suppose to be "packing". I help the dishwasher. I run food. I restock bar glasses. The question, "We have 17 servers on tonight. Why is Billy doing this?" The answer, "fuck 'em, I'll do it." If it needs to be done, I fucking do it!

There is this new girl. I won't say her name, but anyone that knows anything about the Outback knows of whom I speak. She is incompetent. She is fat, she is slow, she is lazy, she is mean, she is unhelpful, she is wasted space, she doesn't get it, doesn't care, doesn't cooperate, and she is hard to get around because she's fat. She's new, and she is a server.

They hired a bitch as a server.

I am the bitch. Why am I not a server? Honestly. I have been the bitch longer than she has. I should be serving. But I am not. I am hosting. I am bussing. I am doing takeaway. I can't pay my rent because I am the bitch.

Have to be at the store at 10:30. Good night.

New Essay
Mood:  a-ok
Now Playing: Alternative Playlist - Poe
I have another essay available... more on that later.

I woke up early this morning. I guess I am still on a nocturnal bio-rhythm.

Yes, yet another post in so few days. With the new semester, I'm just waiting to settle down and find the groove. Since 3a, I have been reorganizing my playlists and looking at miscellaneous files on my computer. I think I will go shopping before school.

Regarding the essay: I found a letter I had written over the summer to a girl I was seeing at the time. It is the type of letter that she never sees. Anyway, it accurately depicts some of my views on love, so I figured I would publish it. It is not my complete thoughts, but I have come to realize that written word does not do this topic any justice. It should be shared in discussion. It's my favorite topic, as are most things bordering metaphysical, so feel free to contact me if you want to talk. :P

First day of classes
Mood:  sad
This is the first day of the spring semester of 2005. yey.

Already bored out of my mind, and I have had only one class. Ms. DeGrano is AMAZINGLY hot. I might actually enjoy a 9am class, for once.

And then we got Surveying (yawn), Soil Science (snore), and electric engineering (don't you dare wake me up).

Last night was fun. Christmas party for the Outback. Decided not to drink or stay out past midnight. Abruptly changed my mind.

Alrighty. Off to class.

Let's get COOKOO!!!
Mood:  mischievious
Now Playing: Ummm... duh.
"Let's get it STARTED!! HA!!"

Great night. Break needed to be tonight... tonight and tonight alone. If break were only one night, tonight it needed to be.

My roomie, his girl, and myself watched Harold and Kumar go to White Castle with... many drinks in hand. Feelin' pretty good now. Had a dance session in my room as the cat looked on. I should have put out some cat nip... That big grin emoticon would be quite appropriate at this moment in the monologue.

cat nipppp.... hmmm....

I am ready for school... there is a Christmas party tomorrow - today, actually - I can only hope I feel as good then as I will then.

Let me know what this playlist is missing. I would be most greatful!

Black Betty - Spiderbait
Are You Gonna Be My Girl - Jet
Gay Bar - Electric Six
Rock Ya Body - MVP & Stagga Lee
Let's Get It Started - Black Eye Peas
Hey Mama - Black Eye Peas
Hey Ya! - Outkast
She Bangs - Ricky Martin... wait, scratch that.

"I'm just being honest!"

Okay... game time.

Apocolypse?
Mood:  energetic
Now Playing: Spiderbait - Black Betty (edit)
6:00am... past my bed time. Can't say that I am tired though. This was a relatively productive night, so my blood is still running. I also watched a show on the History Channel regarding the end of the world. Definitely NOT something to watch just before you hit the sack.

I will admit, though, I am morbidly fascinated by the Mayan prediction of the end of days. All this Christian stuff seems to be litte more than propoganda. The Mayans, however, aren't influentional... in fact you could call their culture mostly extinct. Hence, they have nothing to gain by picking an arbitrary date as the apocolypse. I think I will just believe in them. I have a lot to accomplish in the next 8 years.

Not looking forward to the new semester. I still have to create a tool shelf, bar, and a liquor bottle mobile.

Expecting $20k in sales tonight... it's going to be a long shift. And if tonight was any indication, shoot me now. Happy New Year everyone.

Welcome to my Weblog!
Mood:  chillin'
Now Playing: air molecules silenced by the frigid temperatures
This is the first entry in my first weblog which you have undoubtedly accessed from a link on my personal webpage. Since only those who know me know about my webpage, it's good to see you again! ... or to be seen by you again, or something.

Anyway, this weblog will have a few purposes. I will keep my updates here, as well as anything I want to share with the world. It will be a journal, but not of the interesting sort. Nothing here will stimulate too much curiosity, if you know what I mean. I may create another weblog for that!

If things are set up correctly, you will also be able to post here. However, I will have to invite you since I dislike people I do not know invading my personal digital space. E-mail me if you are interested. billy@iamwilliamsnyder.com.

Talk to you soon!

EDG Project
Mood:  not sure
View my latest (AND LAST!!!) ED&G project.

Chi Epsilon
Mood:  special
I was inducted into Chi Epsilon tonight. Oh boy! I am in a frat! ...ernal honors society for civil engineers. See the group shot.

My pictures from the Outback Five Year Anniversary party are now available from the outback section of the site. Download the *.zip file for all 55 pictures!

Do you like to download music? Legally?? You must check out allofmp3.com and buy songs for five cents each. That is 1/20 the price of itunes and napster. While you are there, check out the new album by my favorite group Faithless, titled "No Roots".