Ricky Biggs - Plinky Answers

I'll make the best catapult you've ever seen!

2009-03-05T01:41:18-06:00

In junior year of high school I made a catapult for a project for my math class of all things. My partner handled all the paperwork and the report while I built the catapult. It took a day and by the time I was done I had a wooden catapult that, when the arm was raised all the way up, was taller than me, weighed a ton, and could launch a tennis ball about 50 Ft. It was beautiful.

When it came time to show the class the product of my labor, my partner and I both got turns to launch a tennis ball from the catapult. I went first. My partner placed the tennis ball on the end of the arm, stepped back, and I pulled on the release mechanism and launched the ball. Then came my excited partner's turn. We reset the catapult and while I was placing another tennis ball on the catapult my partner got a little anxious and pulled the release mechanism a little too soon. In one swoop the very heavy, very hard catapult arm flew into my face and split my bottom lip wide open. The blow knocked me back a little bit but once I recovered I noticed my lip was numb and the teacher was telling my partner to go get some paper towels for the blood. Apparently, he had been doing this project for years and this was the first time this has ever happened, naturally. The worst part of it was that after all of this happened, my partner and i still only got a C on the project.

'Soul Food' was a bad choice to watch with the family

2009-02-28T16:48:18-06:00

Yeah, I was like 8 and had to close my eyes a bunch.

Not a damn thing would go in my care package to an overseas friend

2009-02-27T20:15:53-06:00

Not a damn thing
I'm broke, but I would appreciate a "Wish you were here" postcard.

Coffee Bean is great for drinks with an old friend

2009-02-21T14:46:54-06:00

Not the best coffee around, but not bad either, and the outdoor fireplace makes it a great place to hang out with friends and catch up on things.

I just carry the necessities

2009-02-21T14:44:52-06:00

Wallet

Cell Phone

Keys
What else do you need?

Reading 'The Great Gatsby' opened my eyes

2009-02-16T19:04:29-06:00

"Her voice is full of money"

This was the first book that I ever really liked. Before reading Gatsby, books were a burden, something I only did for school. "The Great Gatsby" was different though, I really connected with the story and the characters. This was the book that piqued my interest in literature and language, and inspired me to do some writing of my own.

Watch "Mallrats" next time you're home sick

2009-02-16T01:38:24-06:00

T.S.: Woah, she calls you "callow" in here.
Brodie: You say that like it's bad.
T.S.: It means frightened and weak-willed.
Brodie: Really? Shit. That was the only part of the letter I thought was complimentary.

Most people hail this as Kevin Smith's worst movie, but honestly I love it and it's actually my favorite. Every time I'm home alone with nothing to do I always end up watching it and laughing all throughout.

Weight lifting keeps me in shape

2009-02-16T01:29:20-06:00

I've been trying to work out a lot more lately. I've been doing push-ups and sit-ups in the mornings and I just started lifting weights again. Hopefully it works out.

My favorite room

2009-02-06T12:43:57-06:00

Right now my home only has one room, but I love my little studio apartment.

If I had easy access to a helicopter, I'd fly to Vallejo this weekend

2009-02-05T20:19:34-06:00

More specifically, the swamp. It would be a long helicopter ride, but it's where I feel the most at home.

My fear of growing up

2009-02-05T18:17:16-06:00

When I was in high school I never really thought about growing growing up, becoming an adult and having responsibilities and all that jazz. It always seemed for foreign and distant to me. I kept telling myself that I was young and that I had time and if I didn't know what I wanted to do with my life that that was ok, I could figure it out as I went along.
Well here I am, 19, graduated high school, not going to college, no job, and even worse no goals or aspirations. I've been out of school for almost two years and I still haven't figured out what I want to do with my life. The minute I think of a possible career I immediately think of reasons why that job wouldn't work out. Teacher - too much school, EMT - doesn't get paid enough, IT Tech - too boring, etc. It's not that I wouldn't like any of these jobs, I would, I just keep getting in my own way. I guess I still think of myself as a kid, too young to settle or start a career or even start thinking about a career. I guess I'm just trying to squeeze out those last few stupid, careless, adolescent years of my life before entering adulthood, even though I'm pretty certain I'm already there. It's fun now, but if I don't figure my life out now I'm going to wake up one day, 30 years old, and still have no clue what I'm doing.

No karaoke

2009-02-02T10:37:10-06:00

Why I gave up on "On The Road"

2009-01-31T20:37:21-06:00

I'm actually not quite sure why I stopped reading it. I liked it a lot and got about half way through it. Maybe I'll pick it back up....

How I'd spend $1,000

2009-01-29T14:12:15-06:00

I honestly don't think I'd spend it right away. I'd probably save it and then watch as it slowly diminishes as I spend it on the most frivolous of things.

If I were a superhero, I would certainly not wear tights

2009-01-27T18:32:14-06:00

The only super power I want right now is the ability to make the right decision.

My road-trip mix tape

2009-01-25T15:30:51-06:00

What I Got by Sublime

"Early in the mornin', rise into the street, light me up that cigarette and I'll strap shoes on my feet..."

The War by Mêlée

I've just been digging this song lately.

Back Home by Pepper

For the way back.

If I could have a wild animal as a pet...

2009-01-25T12:25:43-06:00

Jurassic Park–The Ride

Living or dead? I'd choose a dinosaur. A Velociraptor to be precise. I think it would make a good guard pet, you know, as long as it didn't eat me.

My first job: Circuit City

2009-01-24T21:56:42-06:00

So much for that.