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     May 11th. Welcome to my interim Matrix homepage, in homage to the best sci-fi/action movie in a generation. The rabbit hole goes for 4 days. To see the original homepage click here.

    May 9th. Their have been some credibility issues raised by this Arabic News Network over the hunky bachelors featured on MarryMartin.com.

    May 9th. I was urged by peers to check out BahaiSingles.com since it aligned itself well with my 'Quest'. I rate it a 2.5/10 in terms of general appeal and quality, but something I found really amusing was one particular profile. As alcohol is strictly forbidden in the Bahá'í Faith, it caught me even more by surprise. Also, for those of you who haven't seen my mock anti-alcohol page, click here.

    May 7th.  Hurry up and sign up now. On Thursday, May 15th the Ottawa youth will be watching the sequel to the movie that brought the world bullet time and renewed the action genre. I purchased 15 tickets for the 10:00pm showing of the MATRIX at Silver City. I also negotiated a better rate and everyone is welcome to join us for just $10.00 (normally $13). Here is a list of available slots and who's going:

1. Martin 2. Catherine Jones 3. Misagh 4. Shameem 5. Justin 6. Gordon 7. G's Friend #1/2: Mike 8. G's Friend #2/2: Rob 9. Marc Lacorre 10. Elly Lacorre 11. Andisheh Rowhani 12. Justn's Friend 13. Payam 14. Only three tickets left!!! -> email me 15. Tentative: Elmo, Tounard jr.

May 7th.  Penetrating Insight into Martin’s Mind: Anger’s Antipode & Inherited Imitation

In trying to guess how I will react to things, be prepared for either a typical response or one diametrically countercurrent. Because I look to the end of all things and see them for what they really are, I bypass much of the scope of normal reactions, and instead mould my feelings from my ever-evolving rational understanding. For example, if I spend hours and hours working on a particular project, and at the conclusion a friends says, “Wow, that’s really bad,” the normal reaction is to get upset. But not me. My friend’s indelicate words could either be true or false. If they are false then I would calmly ignore such a statement of ignorance and inexperience. If they are true, then I would calmly re-evaluate my progress and indeed my decision to venture into such a field of endeavour. I greatly benefit from this sort of honesty, to redirect me when I have unknowingly strayed off target; the type of guidance that many, say American Idol tryouts, didn’t have—instead surrounded by obsequious sycophants and otherwise well-intentioned well-wishers who’d be best served to, albeit encouragingly, tell their friend of their musical discordance. This to me is the duty of friends, verily their very purpose, which instead of drawing a swift rebuke and hurt feelings would, if properly understood, engender trust and mutual goodwill between the pair.

Another example is my obedience to strict social laws of which I am supposed to mindlessly adhere to. Never! Sure, if there is a practice in this ‘lamentably defective’ world order worth salvaging then so be it, but I feel no obligation to cling to much of this accumulated dross merely for the sake of conventionality or custom. I have a Corpus of Writings that serves to delineate the straight path; everything excluded must needs be rigorously tested and critically examined for suitability. To reiterate, I don’t advocate breaking social laws and norms just for the sake of breaking them, but instead discourage following social norms without discernment or discretion, because it’s either expected or convenient. In a recent conversation with some friends on the topic of marriage, and the requisite purchase of a flashy engagement ring, I couldn’t but wonder how truly blessed it would be if my future fiancée would be content with absolutely no engagement ring, that upon being asked of it’s absence would say that it was a choice we made and we are stronger because of it. Instead of being a slave to social expectations, we’d be liberated to live our lives as we see fit, not struggling to fit inside a one-size-fits-all social construct designed generations ago and long since lost its lustre, but riding the refreshing wave of evolution, change, and perpetual advancement.     

     May 1st.  MarryMartin.com has attracted visitors from around the world, including such far off places such as Germany, England, Ireland, Australia, China, & the Netherlands. Thanks for your support.

     April 30th. To celebrate the Book 6 that just began in Vanier, I created a website point of contact.

     April 28th. Please read through and suggest humorous captions for this picture of Elmo, Andy, and me. Updated May 4th. <- very popular

     April 28th. Just coming back from the Unravel the Mysteries Young Adult Forum, I present you with pictures and an analysis of how things went.

     April 25th. Ottawa's Bachelorettes have been granted comparable privilege. Details coming: Jaleh, Hania, Elmo, Catherine & more!

     April 23rd. Meet Ottawa's most eligible and hunky bachelors.

    April 22nd.  Newly added clerihews from family and Mees.

    April 22nd.  Added are humorous slips of the tongue and mind--from kith and kin.

   April 22nd.  Do not drink alcohol, but don't just take my word for it...

    April 22nd.  Don't forget about the CARDevotional on the 26th, at 8:00pm. Please R.S.V.P-A.S.A.P. (Payam's birthday and accompanying merriment is earlier that day)
    
      April 21st.  Deep content and analysis on the Unravel the Mysteries Conference will be posted shortly. I did see two of my long-time friends from Florida—Farokh and Chris. Preliminary summary of the experience: "amazing."
 

      April 16th. A little quiz for all of those who purport to know me:

      April 16th.  Sparked by Payam's constant badgering and groundless trash talking, I've decided to unleash a brutal comparison of  the athletic capabilities of our two persons.

*It should probably be noted that Payam has actually proved himself in bowling and basketball, whereas Martin is relying on instinct and hastily drawn assumptions for establishing his dominance in the other two venues.

      April 15th.  In exactly one month I will be watching the sequel to the movie that brought the world bullet time and renewed the action genre.

      April 10th.  Here is a riddle for you folks:

Hirsute I'm not,
Nor devoid thereof,
Ignoring the fuzz,
I've got 24 of. 

Notables:
Misagh, "A hair brush/comb"
Rosalie, "YEA! You have facial hair! A mustache or a goatee"

Misagh, attempt 2, "I have no clue, I can't take the pressure coach!"
Rosalie, attempt 2, "Martin, I have no idea! Are you growing hair in a weird spot...like your ear? I thought my other guess was better."

Misagh comment 1,  "looking forward to the answer of that riddle..."
Rosalie comment 1,  "...not a very good riddle..."

Winner: My mom, "Chest hairs."

       April 6th. I posted some embarrassing embarrassments on my philosophical website.

       April 1st.  Happy April fools. This fool's gags are alive and well. 

       March 30th. With time, and a protracted conversation with the ever-pacifying, ever-mollifying, and ever-conciliating Elhám, it is apparent that my CARDevotional solution was woefully off-target in its approach, indiscriminately broad in its scope, and and fatally flawed in its design.

         March 21st. Martin is currently seeking a ride to the 'Unravel the Mysteries" Conference. If you are able to endure my zany idiosyncrasies and peculiar penchants, holla' at me. *First come, first serve.
   Follow-up: 19 days after this was posted, Arash kindly offered his vehicular services. As such, I hereby recant all of the mean and nasty things that I may or may not have said about him, present or past, factual or fictitious, direct or implied, deliberate or incidental, hurtful or otherwise.   
   His Response: "...thanks for recanting all those nasty comments about me, I couldn't show my face in the community for while, but now I've been vindicated!"

        March 15th. CARDevotional site is posted.

         March 12th. 

#: All names are 'Classed' alphabetically.

*These rankings should not offend anyone. It is just a reflection of how much skill I’ve seen demonstrated in the time I’ve seen everyone play. As you play more, and your name gets out there, your ranking as such will surely increase. Therefore, be eager to prove these rankings wrong and advance quickly, rather than whining and crying, which will accomplish absolutely nothing. The rankings are slightly biased away from actual playing success and lean more toward demonstrated skill and ability. And yes, I am prepared to lose friends over this.

         March 10th. You can now download Roaké bidding conventions. If you don't know what this is then you are probably using the 'Muppet' convention. 'Muppet', 'Aces', & 'Trump Suit'.

        March 10th.  Looking over my shoulder at my e-mail inbox, Justin sincerely asks, "Are Dan and Nan G?" to which I quizzically reply, "They're married." The last thing I remember him saying is, "That's not going to go on your website is it?"

        March 9th.  There is now a place where you can see how a Book 1: Reflections on the Life of the Spirit study circle, in which I am participating, is going.

       February 30th.  "Are Arash and Jaleh dating?,"  my mom asks, to which I respond, "Let me just say that I don't think that they would get consent." Hilarity ensues.

      February 17th.  For those of you attending my card devotional gathering on Feb 22nd at 8:00pm, fret not: the rules of Roaké, the preeminent card game of the evening, are now posted.

      February 5th.  Gainesvillians: There was an 80% chance that I would be on a business trip to Ocala, Florida from Feb 11-16th. On one of those nights I was going to invite everyone to dinner--a Golden Corral's all-you-can-eat-including-steak foofaraw. Alas.

      February 1st.  A good friend of mine challenged me to edit a photo of myself after having been on the butt end of a previous New Years alteration (pink). So I'm going to do exactly as he asked...here.

      January 24th.  Will all of my friends please e-mail me. Ottowinians need not apply; for I had an event at my house last night that many people--calling themselves my friends--expressed interest in attending. So, with full preparations for 20, our family waited and waited and waited. Making a long story short, I was very pleased that all of my true friends showed up! All 0 of them. All was not lost...there are still a few people on my 'mild acquaintance' list that have shown real promise. Those ostensibly absent: S, E, S, A, P, H, H, & P (you know who you are, and please remember, 'don't call me'). 

      January 23rd.  Pictures of the Thursday Ruhi circle I attend.

      January 20th.  Note: I am no longer looking for active employment.

      January 10th. Just two months after "Don't Call Me" topped the charts, I proudly present the second installment in the series, "Stain the Name." It has already garnered critical acclaim for its musical charm, intellectual sophistication and unconstrained  invectives. Listen.

      December 30th.  Fantastic New Year's Shindig with 25 some youth. Xbox Halo, Balderdash, and Roaké filled the evening. I taught a friend, Renee, how to play Roaké that day and we won every series and virtually every game against a arguably better duo of Sham and Aram. Victory necessitated superior strategy, a bidding convention, and tempered egos--a three-pronged attack that proved indomitable. There's always next year fellas. (see pictures)

      December 27th. A 4-day Ruhi Intensive has begun and pictures are coming.

      December 17th. Two original Photoshops have been added...click on the copyright year below to view them. The second one was for child fire safety, but after numerous submissions to child agencies it was flat out rejected. Was a better solution available? Suggestions?  

      December 16th. All the lyrics for the new rap, "Stain the Name" have been written. Look for it here in a few days. You can view a sample under 'Philosophical.'

      November 25th. MarryMartin launches with a new interface. To see the old one click here.

      November 8th. Here is a disturbing spy-video starring me and a friend, Arta, made for her film-design class. The file is huge (64MB), right-click on it and select "save target as." Note: This file has been experiencing errors. Jan'03 Update: Word on the street has it that Arta is engaged! Congratulations!

      November 5th. I've finally outdone myself. This link will take you to my first attempt at writing, rapping, and producing a hip-hop single. Feedback is on the bottom of the page.

      October 18-20th. I just came back from a weekend Fall school Bahá'í conference. The topic? "Building Better Bahá'í Marriages!" I learned plenty, and may yet post some of my revelations.

      October 11-17th. I traveled down to South Florida. There was an offer to move there and manage a small business; which although tempting, failed to materialize in the end.

      October 1st.   Today I was reunited with the creamy all-around goodness of a Strawberry Hulk that had been sorely lacking in my diet thanks to Rosalie. A critic of the Hulk wrote: "The king-size Strawberry Hulk at Smoothie King contains a whole day's worth of calories and fat...At 1,900 calories and 58 grams of fat, get a few of these babies under your belt and it won't be long before you're looking like that Jared fellow before Subway became a part of his life." Note:  I drink Hulks just to stay alive!

      September 25th.   Tonight I'm going to my second concert of all-time: Neil Diamond! (The first was a Righteous Brothers shtick) An explanation needs to met my penchant for oldies with similar-leaning parents--who act as both as decision-makers and financiers in such matters. Update: At the concert there was an ostensible and saddening lack of racial diversity; specifically, I was the only non-white I could see in the entire stadium of 15,000! It could have been a Klan meeting! On the upside...Neil Diamond tore it up! Sweet Caroline incited hysteria to a frenetic fever pitch.

     September 19th.    Fere, the one in the upper right hand corner of this page, e-mailed me out of the blue and got one helluva response--posted here, in its entirety, for your viewing pleasure.

     August 20th.    Today I had a phone interview with Gartner IT Sales & Consulting. It went well. Update: I was passed over. :(

     August 10th.    I am currently looking for a job in the Ottawa area in a managerial or sales position. If you know of any opening please forward my resume.

      August 9th.    I just finished Ruhi Books 4 and 6 during a 9-day intensive training initiative. Here are the pictures.

      July 27th.     I am now being judged on HotOrNot. Rank me.

      July 20th.    I'm finally moved into my private suite in the basement. (You could say that I'm living in abasement).
      It will be an involved process, customizing it to my idiosyncratic inclinations and unconventional wishes. I plan on wallpapering my room into a shrine of Shrines and the harmonic amalgamation of choice quotes of the Abhá Revelation; a self-aggrandizing repository of my most becoming photographs and a shameless pageantry of my most prized achievements. A multi-sensory gallimaufry of conflicting sights and sounds and smells, a treasure chest of the abstruse and a living testament to the recherché nature that shrouds this rara avis in the curiosity-veil of mystery and serves as the veritable lodestone to the hearts of discerning women

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