To Brighten Your Day...

Just something I stumbled across when I should have been doing work. Enjoy...


I understand that scissors can beat paper, and I get how rock can beat scissors, but there's no fucking way paper can beat rock.

Paper is supposed to magically "wrap around" rock, leaving it immobile? Why the hell can't paper do this to scissors? Screw scissors, why can't paper do this to people? Why aren't sheets of college-ruled notebook paper constantly suffocating students as they attempt to take notes in class?

I'll tell you why, because paper can't beat anyone. A rock would tear that shit up in about two seconds. When I play Rock/Paper/Scissors, I always choose rock. Then when someone claims to have beaten me with their paper, I can punch them in the face with my already clenched fist and say "Oh shit, I'm sorry ... I thought paper would protect you, asshole."


And a random music quote because each entry has to have some kind of musical reference:

Hello, how are you doing today?
I hope I find you feeling healthy
I'm so glad our paths crossed this time today
On our way into the night

We find love hiding here in the shadows in the darkness
maybe, it's up to you and I to bring to the night
Love as I approach the tears they fall like rain you tell me
Baby your hearts into a thousand pieces

Now stop only old and wise, with clouded eyes,
You can't see what I can't hide
Blindly throw my faith to the face
Of the next pretty girl that comes my way


Leave the name of the song and band/singer in a comment and win a prize that has yet to be determined. :)

Cozumel, Mexico. Photo by Jen.

That's So Gay!

But what does that mean? Each time I hear someone use this ridiculous expression, it takes all I have not to lash out at them. Now I wouldn't be lashing out in anger ... that really isn't my style. But I'd be lashing out in ignorance. What does this saying mean? Why do people say it? What do they mean? Honestly, I don't even think people who say it know what it means.

Like pretty much everyone else, I used to say "that's so gay" a lot of the time too. I said it, that is, until someone called me out on it. I was stunned. What did it mean, they asked. Well, I didn't really know. I knew that most use it to mean "that's so stupid," but then when did being gay equate to being stupid? Most of the gay people I know are smarter than most of the straight people I know, so that can't be right. If we're talking in terms of literal definitions, do we really mean to say, "that's so men who sleep with men!" I don't think that could make any less sense. What the hell are we saying by saying that? So what if we change it up a little bit and use some other words. Would we ever say, "that's so straight," "that's so black," or "that's so German?" If not, then why are we saying "that's so gay?" I mean it's all relative, right?

So it's not out of rage that I ask the question, but out of sheer curiosity. I'm sure that there is a chance I might actually start using this phrase again if someone can actually give me a logical answer as to what it means. But until then, when you say "that's so gay," watch out for my wrath.

Boston

Just wanted to show off my new skills (thanks Liz).

Can you hear the dolphin's cry?

Not too much to update. Debates have emerged over this summer's trip: Italy or a cruise. Leave your thoughts on both. A shout out to Liz and Larry who have commented recently. Thanks for the study abroad and picture advice. Here's something fun to get you through your Friday...

Guns don't kill people. Chuck Norris kills people.

Chuck Norris has two speeds: walk and kill

Chuck Norris can divide by zero.

Chuck Norris counted to inifinity ... twice.

Chuck Norris doesn't go hunting ... he goes killing.

Chuck Norris lost his virginity before his dad did.

A Chuck Norris-delivered Roundhouse Kick is the preferred method of execution in 16 states.

Chuck Norris can believe it's not butter.





Nite!

It's Raining Men

OK, so it's really not but I'm watching The Birdcage and figured it was an appropriate title. I don't really have too much to say, but I've been getting some feedback about this thing from the fans and I wanted to please them.

However I have not gotten feedback on the whole Mac issue. Still kinda in need of that, but I'm a little more adjusted now so it's ok. Life is going well, kinda. I'm really really busy and way tired all the time, but I'm doing well in school and somewhat in life, so that's good. I was dealt a setback this morning, something very traumatic actually. My mom said she won't pay for Semester at Sea. Damn her. Now I need to solicit $20,000 from other people or adandon the trip all together. I'd say both are equally likely. Leave feedback. This could be an amazing trip but a huge financial setback. But enough about me, let's talking about things that matter.

I read a New York Times article over the weekend discussing a recent television trend ... killing off lead characters. To be honest, I probably wouldn't have read it had it not included the mug of one Erin Daniels (the late Dana on Showtime's The L Word) but nevertheless I read it. And as I did, I thought about how shitty it was that Dana lost her life to cancer. I mean, this is television, it's essentially a fairytale, right? But then I got to thinking about how I've always said I wish television were more like real life, because it seldom is. So now here I am, part of me is glad that television is becomming more real, and part of me wants Dana back. Come on now, she was hot. But I guess we're all in love with reality t.v., and the more real something can be, the better. As if we don't get enough of a reality kick in the ass everyday of our lives. Ah well, at least there's still Carmen.

Alright I'm off to finish this kickass column, which will certainly piss off more than a few people on Friday, so check that out! Buenos noches!!

The Forbidden Fruit

Hello all. Sorry it has been quite a while since my last post (nearly a month if you want to get technical) but I've been busy with this life thing. To make a long story short, I'm in the middle of switching computers which is such a pain in the ass. I suppose it would be a lot easier if I were just switching computers, but I have also decided to switch platforms, which is an even BIGGER pain in the ass. Hopefully one day I will realize all of my efforts were worth it, but until then, living in limbo between the PC and Mac world isn't too fun.

Ah yes, the spring break. It was a couple of weeks ago and a smashing good time. Boston/Cambridge/Harvard was to die for, as always. If I can ever figure out how to post pictures in here, maybe you will get to see (hint hint to all the people out there who do know how to do that, drop me a line). After returning home from that excursion, Baltimore was nice and relaxing. The weather was surprisingly nice and the beer was free-flowing. Oh the joys of being young and legal.

But now I'm back to the real world and hating every minute of it. I reckon it's calling me now, so off to the office I go. Please do leave those comments about pictures, Macintoshs and anything else that may strike your fancy. They're a hoot to read.