Category: Random
The Ultimate Self-Reflexive Blog
When I posted on my facebook status that I was having trouble coming up with an original thought for my blog, I got some really interesting responses. Most of them encouraged me to be self-reflexive… that is, to talk about blogging, originality, thought, or even…ferrets. (OK, so ferrets have nothing to do with blogging or self-reflexivity.)
However, I was taught in school that answering the question by simply restating the question is a cop-out, and that you can’t use a word in its own definition. So why, when I say “I can’t find an original thought for my blog”, would people respond to talk about “originality”, “thought” or “blogging”? Hmm..
But, as you are my readership, I will indulge you this once, and talk about this little blog addiction enterprise endeavor.
I Do Not Have OCD
I opened up a mini bag of m&m’s today, and this is what I got…
- 3 Oranges (I ate them)
- 2 Reds
- 3 Blues
- 5 Yellows
- 5 Browns
2-3-3-5-5?
5-3-2-3-5?
Does anyone see a pattern in this?
I am not obsessive, nor am I compulsive. I just like to organize things… a lot.
Thank you.
(Wo)Man Eating Lizards
Yesterday when I arrived at work, our receptionist told me a story that put me in stitches…
We regularly have outside instructors come to our offices to teach classes, and today a teacher showed up in a panic. She came into the lobby and quickly learrned that she had made the common mistake of going to the wrong building on campus. She turned white though when she was informed she would have to get back in her car and drive over to the other building.
See, she swore there was a lizard in her car, and that it was a foot long.
Pretty Good
This poem leaves the nastiest taste in my mouth… you can just taste the mediocrity… and it tastes bad.
When Buying Meat…
On my recent vacation, I took the opportunity to visit my brother at his place of employment: the full service meat counter of a grocery store chain. They take great pride in their meats, and boy did he have some interesting stories and perspectives that I felt that we all should know for our own enlightenment and understanding, so we can become more courteous shoppers:
Ten Days in 45 Linear Inches
So last night I worked a miracle… I know, I know, you’re not supposed to cast your pearls before swine, but this one is just too good not to blog about.
Yesterday I mentioned that I will be leaving for vacation. Well, last night when I was packing I got this wild, hair-brained idea… Could I — just could I — pack everything into one carry on? Business travelers do it all of the time, so why can’t I? If I am ever to travel for business, I’ll need to master this art anyway…
The Tragic Combination of “Stupid” and “Loudmouth”
Well, the title says it all for this one… Today I’ll be extolling the awkwardness that ensues when you run across those ‘special’ individuals who are tragically smitten with this deadly combination of personality traits. Yes friends, I’m talking about when, in a single individual, those two mighty forces of “I say stupid things” and “I can’t manage to keep my mouth shut” join forces to create the most awkward social situations. I call this affliction “StupidMouth”.
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Validation
The Lovely Sister spoke an eternal truth yesterday that I felt deserved some graphic representation.
Validation: Everyone wants it. Carry around your rubber stamp and give it often.