Thursday, September 15, 2005
Lunch Update, Photo Coming Soon
First off, I realize I STILL haven't posted pictures of how awesome rad my office is, as proof that I actually am super cool. Its because when I get home from the gym, the last thing I think about is work.
But I will try to make an effort to think about the bragging rights and post a pic of the view.
Next, Henry Rollins is speaking somewhere in Pittsburgh on Friday, the 16th of September. Its $30. Hopefully there will be a seat or two available, as I'm a big fan of his spoken word. Plus, random people at bars and a girl I used to date say I look like a mini-version of him. So I want to get my Henry Rollins impersonation act down pat so I can break into the million-dollar Henry Rollins impersation racket. If anyone is going, or needs a ride, get in touch with me.
And yes, that means I will be in town this weekend (again). I know I keep saying I gotta stop coming back, but this weekend is a 3-day weekend for me. The next time I come up will be for the coheed and cambria concert. And then, probably nothing for a month.
Here's a little thought exercise for everyone reading this blog: Make a list of all the things that make you unhappy. Then make a list a of all the things in your life that make you happy. Then spend some time brainstorming how to scratch a few off the negative list. Because life moves very fast, and there's too little time enough as it is to waste a lot of it being unhappy.
Here's an example list -- here's a quick list i made up for myself:
My Negatives
My Positives
My plan to eliminate the negatives:
Well, I can't really help how others feel, so I don't really plan on engaging people in discussions about supposedly controvesial topics unless we've both got our facts straight and we're both willing to listen.
Alcohal is cheap in this city, and I make a fine gin and tonic. I'll just have to have company over. Perhaps I'll throw one of my sexy parties for my 24th birthday.
Stir crazy? Well, I plan on getting myself a new laptop, so I can so relax at the book and bean and still get some Obj-C programming done. Especially now, since I've found a unit test framework.
See? Doing something like that just makes you feel better, knowing you have a plan to improve the day-to-day quality of your life, doesn't it? And you've got all the positives right there, so if you need a little pick me up, you've got it.
But I will try to make an effort to think about the bragging rights and post a pic of the view.
Next, Henry Rollins is speaking somewhere in Pittsburgh on Friday, the 16th of September. Its $30. Hopefully there will be a seat or two available, as I'm a big fan of his spoken word. Plus, random people at bars and a girl I used to date say I look like a mini-version of him. So I want to get my Henry Rollins impersonation act down pat so I can break into the million-dollar Henry Rollins impersation racket. If anyone is going, or needs a ride, get in touch with me.
And yes, that means I will be in town this weekend (again). I know I keep saying I gotta stop coming back, but this weekend is a 3-day weekend for me. The next time I come up will be for the coheed and cambria concert. And then, probably nothing for a month.
Here's a little thought exercise for everyone reading this blog: Make a list of all the things that make you unhappy. Then make a list a of all the things in your life that make you happy. Then spend some time brainstorming how to scratch a few off the negative list. Because life moves very fast, and there's too little time enough as it is to waste a lot of it being unhappy.
Here's an example list -- here's a quick list i made up for myself:
My Negatives
- Since moving to WV, I speak my mind less, as I'm afraid to upset everyone's gentle sensibilities of religious fanaticism and republician neo-conservatism.
- If I want a decent gin and tonic in this town, I have to make it myself.
- I spend a lot of time in my apartment, and it can make me stircrazy.
My Positives
- I'm finally chasing after something I'm passionate about doing
- My job feels like a career, as opposed to a job. Work is stimulating.
- My car rules. I really appreciate it. Even when I was briefly unemployed, I didn't curse my insurance premeium or my car payment.
- I'm able to live for myself, but I'm not just out for myself.
My plan to eliminate the negatives:
Well, I can't really help how others feel, so I don't really plan on engaging people in discussions about supposedly controvesial topics unless we've both got our facts straight and we're both willing to listen.
Alcohal is cheap in this city, and I make a fine gin and tonic. I'll just have to have company over. Perhaps I'll throw one of my sexy parties for my 24th birthday.
Stir crazy? Well, I plan on getting myself a new laptop, so I can so relax at the book and bean and still get some Obj-C programming done. Especially now, since I've found a unit test framework.
See? Doing something like that just makes you feel better, knowing you have a plan to improve the day-to-day quality of your life, doesn't it? And you've got all the positives right there, so if you need a little pick me up, you've got it.
