What Do Robots and Banjos Have in Common?

I'm about to peace out for a day or two to enjoy a bluegrass festival with the family. In addition to getting my banjo on, I'll be spending a solid chunk of time on this:

Jealous? Yeah, me neither. Also, it's a bit off-putting that I'm trying to write a paper on current automation in flexible manufacturing systems and the most recently published book I could find is from 1992.

In other news, my sweet cousin Shannon of This Crazy Beautiful Life [check it out, you'll see pictures of the handsomest little baby boy] blog-tagged me for a little game where you list seven facts about yourself:

Here,  boost up on your bRob trivia:  I have never plucked my eyebrows. If I wasn't studying engineering, I think it'd be cool to study graphic design. I have a deep-rooted fear of snakes, and also birds. The way to my heart is through my stomach. Flowers aren't bad, but cupcakes are better. Sometimes I wish adulthood weren't coming so quickly - I would love to have another carefree summer to spend working in Colorado rafting and climbing mountains and eating pie. One of my favorite artists is Matisse. [Is that a lame fact?] I'm really cold right now. I'm off to find my knit socks...

Have a great weekend!

-bRob

PS - A big thank-you to new followers and readers. I'm glad you've stopped by!

Longer Letter Later

One of these days I will find the time to write a legitimate post.

Today is not that day. 

This song and video is wonderful, though, so props to me for putting it here for you. [Is it obnoxious to give myself props?] 

I love his hair.

You’ve the strength of the Greeks
You are God’s masterpiece
You are every triumph, every victory
I believe in every breath you breathe.

Thanks for stopping by today, readers. I love that you're here - feel free to say hello!

-bRob

Dear Anonymous

  I didn't like the depressing tone of the last post, and also I think it's time for this blogger to take a break from the Nerdvanalicious posts she's been doing lately. Two memes and an xkcd post in one week? Excessive.

Also, a month ago, Anonymous wrote, asking if I'd ever thought about setting my blog to cello music. Well, dear Anonymous, I realize you were probably joking, and even if you weren't, you probably meant something like Yo-Yo Ma...but I thought I would let you know I listened to your request. [If it counts as a request?]

Apocalyptica, a hard rock cello band that plays Metallica covers. It makes me appreciate the cello even more than I already do.

I played cello in high school [so we might have to work a little harder at veering away from Nerdvana], and I think we all secretly dreamed about being in Apocalyptica.

Enjoy!

-bRob

The Best Review I've Ever Received

Friend: I read your blog!

bRob: Really?? Wow - thanks. Sorry it's so....girly?

Friend: Nah, I liked it. It's really random.

...

Friend: Kind of like talking to you. Right now.

One of many rave reviews that I get on a ..biyearly basis.

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In all seriousness, I want to take a cybermoment and thank all my readers for stopping by. Whether you are a regular reader [holla atchu, mom!], you accidentally stumbled here, or you clicked my link out of sheer desperation at 3am when no one was updating your news feed...

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Thanks, guys. You're the best. All of you, each of you...are...is...the best.

-bRob

Gettin' Artsy

my very first GIF!

-bRob