Objectionable!
My blog has been flagged by one or more of my readers as being objectionable. So now people have to verify that they want to see objectionable content before they come to my blog. Let this be a lesson to you: this is what happens when you post dick pics.
I wonder if I can (or should) make my blog unobjectionable? Perhaps I should be more fair and balanced; you know, present both sides of an argument. For example, on the subject of homosexuality: should fags be stoned to death as the Bible commands, or simply stripped of their civil rights and forced to lead discreet, sub-standard lives? Favoring one over the other is just not fair; I need to give both options equal time.
Or maybe I need to limit the extent of my discourse to such topics as:
- Norman Rockwell paintings
- Anecdotes of family gatherings (only fond ones, none of the ones that end up with people drunk and shooting themselves)
- Assorted hand-drawn pictures of horses
- Cookie recipes (only delicious ones)
- In-depth planning advice for throwing a flawless debutante ball
- Discussion about upcoming church events
- Pictures of animals wearing outfits
- Doilies
Yes, a capital idea! I shall make this a blog about doilies. Here is a fine specimen I found on Google:
Whoever made that doily is a true artisan. It is important to recreate the fine art of classic Americana for a new generation; few things are as historically significant and aesthetically pleasing as a vintage doily pattern. Nothing can tie a table together like a well-placed doily.
Chess Boxing
Chess boxing is a relatively new sport that combines the brutality of boxing with the strategy of chess in alternating rounds. The sport was first described in a French comic book in the early 90’s; by 2003, official matches were being fought throughout Europe under the auspices of the World Chess Boxing Organization (WCBO). I have a great deal of respect for anyone who can excel in both physical and mental pursuits, so this seems like a pretty awesome idea to me.
The Turn-Down
“So, do you think you’ll be able to go to Knoxville to watch fireworks this weekend?”
Oh God. Well, here goes nothing.
“Actually Ginger, I don’t think I’m up to a trip to Knoxville.”
“Awwwwww.”
“Plus, it’s my aunt’s 50th birthday and we’re having a party for her this weekend.”
“Well, I can see how you’d want to stick around for that.”
Was this sarcasm? Bitterness from rejection? What hath I wrought?
“Yeah…”
“So, what about that drink? Still want to go after work and get something this evening?”
O_o
o_O
God… there’s no way this is going to not make me sound like an asshole.
“Well, as a general rule of thumb, I don’t go out and do social things with coworkers, except on rare occasions.”
“Oh I like to do social things, get to know my coworkers better… it makes work more fun.”
“When I first started here, I realized this job wasn’t ideal for me, and that I’d eventually leave this place. As such, I’ve tried to maintain my distance from all my coworkers. Hell, I didn’t even start hanging out with Luke until he got fired.”
“I see.”
“It’s nothing personal, I just know that when I do leave, the hardest part will be leaving all the people.”
“Well I’m probably going to be leaving eventually too, but that’s not going to stop me from making friends. I’m new to this area and don’t know a lot of people and I’m just trying to make some friends.”
“Friends are good.”
“Well… ok. Have a good evening.”
“You too.”
God, I am a horrible man. I started to go over to her cubicle several times and apologize to her for being a jerk, but I kept pulling myself away. I was actually feeling quite guilty as I left work yesterday… but I know it was something that had to be done. She was getting too close, and my career and my personal safety were in danger.
Head Full of Chaos
My life is shit. Each day I’m watching my personality, my very being erode back to the base creature I was prior to my transformation. What good is a newfound outlook on life when one’s hopes and dreams have no chance of ever coming true? It was fun when things were still plausible. I have no say in the progression of my own life, and everything I’ve worked to build up has ended up being pointless.
I am lost, and my head is full of chaos, and I do not know what to do.
Yep, I Need a New Job…
Saturday I worked 6 hours, including my commute to and from work, which is 40 minutes one way.
Sunday I worked about 4 hours, starting at 1:30am and then continuing at random intervals throughout the day as I kept getting called despite the fact that I wasn’t on call, and the problems they were calling on weren’t my responsibility to fix.
Yesterday I worked 13 hours, not including my commute.
I think a new job is in order.
PSA: Nature vs. Nurture
This is an excerpt from the film “For the Bible Tells Me So.”
Every Part Stands Still
So there’s nothing, yes, there’s nothing
Everything makes me ill
While it seems the whole moves
Every part stands still
Beers I Have Known (Update)
In the four months or so since I first listed my beer experience, I’ve tried several varieties and can expand the list now to include the following:
- Yuengling
- Turbo Dog
- Fat Tire
- Sapporo
- Warsteiner
- Shock Top
All were great; all I’d have again. A few weeks back, Luke succeeded in talking me into trying a White Russian. It was OK, but I do think that I’m much more of a beer fan than a liquor fan. And then of course there is wine…
Revolting Cocks
In case you’re wondering, that’s the name of the band, not what’s in the video. This is one of my all-time favorite songs but I never knew it had a video… until now. And OMG what a video it is. I expected no less from RevCo.
The Old Popularity Index
