Monday, July 30, 2007
Sunday, July 29, 2007
I'm Not Funny Lately
I haven't been writing in this blog because I haven't been very funny lately. Oh sure. I'm funny at work, where I delight my coworkers with my near constant prattle about all things goofy and ridiculous. I'm funny with my friends, where we communicate constantly via running gags and inside jokes. I suppose I could relate various conversations with those people, but they always strike me as saying, "This is what it's like to be my friend! Don't you think it'd be fun?" when in reality it probably isn't a ton of fun to be my friend because I don't do much but stay in and make fun of everyone I know. Most people don't have that tolerance, or love for, abuse.
But I'm not particularly funny by myself right now. I'm not making my typical sarcasm-tinged mental notes about things I notice people I talk to.
Some people may say that I shouldn't censor myself on my own blog, that I shouldn't have to be funny, witty, or just tragically amusing to have an online presence. The principal problem is that I learned at a very young age that when I'm not funny, I'm an obnoxious elitist that has no friends, as opposed to the amusing, self-deprecating guy that has no friends that I am right now. I spent some time in college being depressed, and that wasn't as good as being funny either.
So I'm not posting on my blog. Except for this post, which also isn't particularly funny, but does explain why no funny blog posts have greeted the MILLIONS of people who read my blog.
But I'm not particularly funny by myself right now. I'm not making my typical sarcasm-tinged mental notes about things I notice people I talk to.
Some people may say that I shouldn't censor myself on my own blog, that I shouldn't have to be funny, witty, or just tragically amusing to have an online presence. The principal problem is that I learned at a very young age that when I'm not funny, I'm an obnoxious elitist that has no friends, as opposed to the amusing, self-deprecating guy that has no friends that I am right now. I spent some time in college being depressed, and that wasn't as good as being funny either.
So I'm not posting on my blog. Except for this post, which also isn't particularly funny, but does explain why no funny blog posts have greeted the MILLIONS of people who read my blog.
Sunday, July 22, 2007
Today is a very special day
July 22nd just so happens to be Pi Approximation Day!
It also happens to be my sister Casey's birthday.
Happy Birthday, Casey. I got you a heaping helping of guilt.
It also happens to be my sister Casey's birthday.
Happy Birthday, Casey. I got you a heaping helping of guilt.
Friday, July 20, 2007
One Inappropriate Post
Mark Trail: If you don't pay any attention to the dialogue this week, it appears the plot has taken a turn toward phone sex.
Harry Potter: I repurchased Book 6, since my lame younger brother never returned my copy. Hey Aaron, I still want it back. I'll let you have this paperback copy as a birthday present. Ya tool.
Also, I think the greatest testament to the awesomeness of JK Rowlings is that 5 years ago, when I got into Harry Potter, I would find myself defending my enjoyment of the books to some of my non-Potter friends in college. Now, people who don't read them have to defend their disinterest, as if you'd have to be a freak to not enjoy Harry Potter.
Radio: "Dance With Me" came on the radio again today, and solely because Lindzy said she liked it, I listened to it again, and am now prepared to revise my opinion on it. Previously, I simply said, "This song sucks." Now, I mostly stand by that one. However, I do like the bass line pretty well, and the instrumental arrangement gets pretty cool in the middle, although you wouldn't tell from the boring beginning. However, I maintain that it's still a song that does not make me remotely feel like dancing. This is just to show that I value the opinions of my commenters highly enough to challenge my beliefs.
And now I should stop typing, lest I add something inappropriate to this otherwise happy ending.
Harry Potter: I repurchased Book 6, since my lame younger brother never returned my copy. Hey Aaron, I still want it back. I'll let you have this paperback copy as a birthday present. Ya tool.
Also, I think the greatest testament to the awesomeness of JK Rowlings is that 5 years ago, when I got into Harry Potter, I would find myself defending my enjoyment of the books to some of my non-Potter friends in college. Now, people who don't read them have to defend their disinterest, as if you'd have to be a freak to not enjoy Harry Potter.
Radio: "Dance With Me" came on the radio again today, and solely because Lindzy said she liked it, I listened to it again, and am now prepared to revise my opinion on it. Previously, I simply said, "This song sucks." Now, I mostly stand by that one. However, I do like the bass line pretty well, and the instrumental arrangement gets pretty cool in the middle, although you wouldn't tell from the boring beginning. However, I maintain that it's still a song that does not make me remotely feel like dancing. This is just to show that I value the opinions of my commenters highly enough to challenge my beliefs.
And now I should stop typing, lest I add something inappropriate to this otherwise happy ending.
Dear the Internets
I'm sorry I've been so bad about blogging this week. Not sure what the problem is. If I find out, I'll let you know.
If this continues, I might be forced to finally finish the thrilling trilogy of my trip to Minnesota a few months back.
If this continues, I might be forced to finally finish the thrilling trilogy of my trip to Minnesota a few months back.
Sunday, July 15, 2007
Saturday, July 14, 2007
The Gospel of Ice
So what's your favorite lyric from "Ice Ice Baby"? There are many good ones to choose from, but I think I have to go with "To the extreme, I rock a mic like a vandal/Light up the stage and wax a chump like a candle."
I asked Kelli at work for hers, and she instantly replied "Cookin' MCs like a pound of bacon."
If, for some reason, you don't know the lyrics to this one, you can find them here. Also, if for whatever disturbing reason you want to watch the video, well, have at it, and do note that the user who posted this on YouTube uses the handle "myfocusisongod", which amuses me greatly. God and Vanilla Ice. Who is the third member of this holy trinity?
So then. Let's stop, collaborate, and listen.
I asked Kelli at work for hers, and she instantly replied "Cookin' MCs like a pound of bacon."
If, for some reason, you don't know the lyrics to this one, you can find them here. Also, if for whatever disturbing reason you want to watch the video, well, have at it, and do note that the user who posted this on YouTube uses the handle "myfocusisongod", which amuses me greatly. God and Vanilla Ice. Who is the third member of this holy trinity?
So then. Let's stop, collaborate, and listen.
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