Saturday, January 17, 2009

Ho and a Housewife

If you are willing to dress like a hooker to keep your man happy, get some therapy. And get a new, respectful man. All men are not dogs contrary to popular opinion. But when some women act like sluts, it makes men think it is ok to treat all women as such. I have always wondered what kind of examples these men had at home growing up. My father loved and respected my mother. I have never cheated on anyone I have dated. If you want your sons to respect women, make sure your husband shows you respect.

Starting to Want to Control Myself

For the second time in less than a week I hardly smoked any...last night. Smoking less is helping me see that I use weed to replace relationships. I guess I do need other people in my life after all. Damn it.
I was blogging last night after work and was on Facebook. I only had a few posts to get up and when I finished it was 11:00. I had been home for almost 4 hours and had no desire to smoke. People always said that the only way I was ever going to stop was to fill in the gap left by weed.
I am also learning that one of the things society pushes on us is that to show how strong you are you should be able to do things all by yourself. I think that the total opposite is true. A truly strong person is someone who knows that we all need help in our lives. I am grateful to be learning these lessons at 36, while I still have time to get a life. Don't wait too long.
Oh and I did smoke after I finished just to be totally honest. But that is still better than normal. Baby steps.

Chilly?

Channel 7 weatherman just said we were having chilly weather.Where the fuck are they from, the fuckin arctic circle? Do they think we are fuckin idiots? If they say chilly we will feel better? Duuuuh ok it is chilly not cold. It's freeeezin. He had just said it was 9 degrees before he called it chilly. Please.

Nuts

I see these videos of guys kicking, hitting, slapping each other in the nuts. When did this become entertaining? And when did "straight" guys become so comfortable with touching each others nethers?
What about the real damage that can be done. I am no doctor but you can mess up your stuff. No babies. No erections. That's funny.Hee
If one of my friends went near my junk in any way i'd maim them in a way that would make them think thrice next time.

Stylist Appointment Tip

If you are always late for your appointments, you really shouldn't expect the stylist to fit you into their schedule. When you are late you make the stylist late for the rest of their day. Would you want to be kept waiting because of someone elses issue?
Stylists need to understand that people have lives outside of the salon. Why? I can't understand, but they insist upon it. Especially in the city where a lot of people barely get out of their office for an appointment.
Set an amount of time that you can be flexible with and tell every customer that if they are more than that amount of time late they need to call in to see if you can still take them. Obviously the stylist needs to keep this limit on their time as well. If you are consistently on time usually your clients will be as well.

Sony Erricson Xperia X1 Phone

I was just watching Attack of the Show. Olivia Munn, one of the hosts, didn't really like the phone so she threw it on the counter where it broke into 2 pieces. They often throw tech around so this wasn't something new but when it broke it was. I would say she threw it from the same height that I throw my phone onto the top of a cart. Seemed really fragile. Beware.

Friday, January 16, 2009

I Can't Control Myself

That has been my mantra for the last 12 years. I can't help it, I have no other way to relax. It clears my mind. I can't sleep without it.
Those are just some of the reasons for my continued use of Buddha. And I thought that I was being honest with myself but, as usual, I am full of it.
I don't choose to control myself is much more accurate. The reason I say this is because my parents moved out of the area about a year ago. When I visited I told them that my friend Mary had to come with me because I might go through with drawl if I don't bring her. Well in the week I was there visiting, I smoked about 1/4 of what I normally would. No with drawls, no shakes, no sleeplessness, no anger. Hummph. Well there goes the addiction excuse.
I started this blog about a week ago and I have noticed a similar trend. No where near as strong a desire to smoke as just a week ago. I guess for me weed helped me disconnect from society. I didn't care that I lost almost all of my friends. I didn't care that I was angry all the time. I didn't care that I dress like a bummy teenager. Didn't care about anything but working hard enough to stay high when I wasn't at work. Now that I have begun to reconnect with some people from back in the day that I told myself I didn't need, I realize that I do need them. Not necessarily these particular people per say but I can't keep myself isolated like this anymore.
I think this is the next thing for me in my life. To have a life again. Woohoo.

DC City Council Is Full of Assholes

I am amazed at how all of a sudden a lot of the rules that are supposedly put in place to help protect us regular DC citizens are being pushed aside to make money.
First they decide that the bars in DC having to close at 2 AM is a stupid rule. Let em get all of the out of town people good and drunk, and then send em out a 5 in the morning to drive to their hotels. When shit gets out of hand this weekend, remember it was our city council and mayor that set aside rules to get paid.
Second they decide that people can rent out there houses to complete strangers to make money. So now all of the drunk renters that have been out till 5 in the morn drinking can go to the house they rented and destroy it. If you are stupid enough to think that you can tell if your renters are upstanding people, who will care for your property as they would for their own, you get what you deserve.
And then this morning the greedy cabbies of DC want to suspend the only easy way out of towners know if you are trying to rip them off. They want zones re instituted until after the inauguration. These people are low down. I hope everyone walks or takes Metro so these greedy assholes make no money at all. Or at the very least don't tip.
I hope everyone remembers how there city council favored greed over protecting there citizens and visitors during next election. I know I will.

Al Qaeda's newest recruits

I heard ,while I was at work today, that a plane crashed into the Hudson River. The person told me that a flock of geese "attacked" the plane before it crashed.
When I heard this I knew that Al Qaeda had finally struck again. They knew we were watching airports and trains and buses so they took some geese to the Pakistan/Afghanistan border to a training camp. They trained them how to act like American geese, even shave off their beards to blend in.
And then this morning they got the call they had been waiting for. The met in the Hudson. No one new what the others part was to play. And as soon as they saw the numbers on the plane they struck.
We should start profiling all birds migrating through our country, especially those coming through Mexico. You know how them Mexican geese are.

Used Games

I love playing video games. One of my favorite things to do in my free time. Can be an expensive pastime.
A lot of gamers have gotten into a habit of waiting a week for a new game so they can save $5. First of all if you can't afford $5 then maybe you should either get a better job or get a new hobby. Secondly how would you feel if you worked hard on a project at work for years and when it is finished, you don't get paid.
Every time we buy used video games this is what is happening. These people who have busted their ass to get this game out the door are losing money out of their pockets so you can save $5.
This industry exists, just like any other, to make money. When cheapos buy a used versus new game the store you get it from is stealing from the developer, publisher, everyone involved.
I love my hobby and will not help it disappear again like it did in the 80's because I can afford $55 but can't afford $60.

Thursday, January 15, 2009

BWP

I was putting all of my old cd's on my mp3 player after Christmas , yeah I said it, and realized in the process that there is such a thing as too much. Or that I am getting old. Probably a little of both.
I came across a cd that came out back when I had just gotten a boomin system in my shitty escort. I describe it that way because I cant remember the exact year for some weird reason and am too lazy to look it up. Somewhere between 90 and 98. Anyway it was the same time as Eazy-E and NWA were popular. I put this CD in and was absolutely shocked at how filthy these bytches were. BWP stands for Bytches With Problems of course. Oh it was 91. I remember copying the cd to a tape, because there were no in car cd players at the time, picking up my friends, going down to Haines Point or Georgetown and playing it as loud as I possibly could. And you better not look at me cause then......I would start rapping along louder over the bytches. Not trying to look tough just to be naaasty.
Did the same thing with other foul music, blasting it that is, but no other ever measured up to Cotex by these ladies. It would make a gynecologist blush. Its one thing to be foul to make a point. Its another to be as low down nasty as you wanna be just to get paid.
I put it on my mp3 player anyway but I feel like I am walking around with porn in my pocket. At least I am consistently hypocritical.

It Was An Honest Mistake

He, Geithner, thought he paid his taxes and that cop thought it was his taser. WOW. Bad couple of weeks for honest mistakes. We normal citizens need to remember that excuse if we happen to break any silly old laws like not paying our taxes and not murdering.

Salt and Pepa Hair Tip

People with salt and pepper hair color need to be careful when getting short haircuts. Especially if it is going to be short enough to stand up.
I just saw a woman in this situation. Because of the pattern that her grey hair was growing in, it looked kinda crazy. If this was on purpose than the haircut needed to be edgier because it just looked nutty, not funky. If you have salt and pepper and a short cut that lays down than you probably wont have the same problems.
Also keep in mind that the distribution of grey can be balanced out with low lights or a rinse.

Neighborhood Ball

There is a story on the news about people being upset that there aren't more tickets for locals at the neighborhood ball. Well, first, it is being held inside a building. Buildings have these things called fire codes. In those codes there is a maximum capacity. The ball isn't under a tent. The tickets they do have to give out , go to people who are part of community organizations, people in the area who have helped the campaign. This isn't a block party. It is a ball, celebrating the inauguration of the president of the United States. They aren't giving out free tickets on your local radio station. And for those who think the government " owes residents something" as far as party's and such, have a house party and shut it up.

Coming To DC For Inauguration?

Welcome to all visitors to the DC area for the inauguration and beyond. Fuck ya'll. Sorry about that. Just wanted to get you broken in early if you are planning to drive to get here or, drive once you get here. Or for that matter if you are planning on taking public transport. You will here it a lot.
I am from this area and have to say that DC area drivers are some of the most aggressive and angry i've ever driven with. I am personally aggressive and angry but still an excellent driver. Of course! So I thought i'd give a heads up to all visitors.
  1. If you never drive, don't start here.
  2. If you drive slow, take a cab.
  3. Figure out directions to your destination before you get in the car.
  4. Right lane slow, left lane fast.
  5. If you take a cab in DC try to get an idea of where you are going from the hotel staff. DC cabbies will run you all around in a circle to get more money. The tried it with me and others that live here.
  6. Turn off your cell phone when driving, you arent that important.
  7. If you need to change lanes you better take it. No one will let you in usually. I don't. Especially out of town tags.
  8. Metro buses will hit you.
  9. People on the train will push in until they crush you and the doors will close.
  10. Police here are more agressive than friendly on a regular day. Watch out.

Of course i'd like to think that because of all the positive energy that the out of towners bring it will be different. Keep hope alive. Oh ,and I dont know what the police have to do with all the other things on the list but if you are anywhere around here, you will deal with them. Good luck and please treat our city well.

Wednesday, January 14, 2009

Bail

I just looked up the definition of the word bail. Looked at 3 different sources and can't find anywhere it says that bail is punishment. Denial of bail is used to keep dangerous people or people who are a flight risk in jail. Bernie Madoff is not a threat physically to people, they took his passport, he has a security team watching him and he has a GPS bracelet on. People want him punished before he has gone to court and that isn't the way our courts work. Innocent until proven guilty. Remember?

Hard Times

It is interesting to see how those with more money seem to want those with less money to help them in there time of need but are never there when the situation is reversed. If you own a car that cost more than some of your employees make in a year, you should be the one taking a financial hit during these rough times. If you ask your employees to suffer while you live it up you are disgusting.

Tuesday, January 13, 2009

It's Miley!

Omg.....Miley" skanky" Cyrus is coming to DC. I waaaas looking forward to the inauguration. Hopefully she is performing outside the secure zone. Yeah yeah...I know I'm mean.

1 good thing about Junior

I've done it. I've thought of 1 good thing about the Bush presidency. His time in office has made me care much more about how we are perceived in the world. That doesn't mean that I want other countries to like every decision we make necessarily. But I don't think we get the respect we used to get for all of the good the United States does. Hopefully, with the new pres, we will be able to restore some of that. No more shoes.

Lenny is Bi?

I was rubbing my dog's belly and he keeps trying to push my hand lower. He tried the same thing with my mom the last time I visited my parents. I thought he was straight but not so sure now.

Dead Space

(Possible Spoilers)I just finished Dead Space. Great game. The sound and visuals are very impressive. This is definetly the kind of game where you stop playing sometimes just to gawk at the sights.. The game is very cinematic. Every thing is very crisp as far as graphics without any slow down or screen tearing.
The sound design is great. Just make sure you turn down your surround sound late at night as it is very loud. There is nothing on screen and you will hear the sounds of something moving that you cant see. It sounds slimey and heavy. The hair on my neck stands up and then it drops from the ceiling right in front of you. The sounds the ship itself makes also add to the tension. Creature design is appropriatly disgusting. They are a mix between Aliens and The Thing. And the only way to kill them is to cut them up with your weapons(strategic dismemberment).
The story in the game is acted out fairly well though is very predictable. I was one of the suckers who bought the ultra limited edition with the book and dvd to expand the story. Won't do that again. The movie and book are passably entertaining but would have liked the game just as much without the extra story.
The game took me around 18 hours to finish on normal mode wich is pretty good length. Some of the missions get repetitve but the action makes up for it. The cherry on top for me is the ability to replay with all weapons from previous game. I started replaying as soon as I finished. SCORE: 6/7

No Lookie Lookie!

Why is it that some women walk around with there breasts pushed up to their chin and a skirt up to the bottom of their crack and then catch an attitude if a man stares at them. I don't want people looking at my flat ass so I dont wear chaps. Don't want lookie lous leering at you, cover your ass up. Or shut up about it and be all out there. One or the other.

Xbox360 Harddrive

I just spent the last 30 minutes deleting most of the 600 saves I had for Fallout 3 on my hard drive. I don't understand why they can not come up with a better way of doing this. I have to go through file by file and delete them. I freely admit that I don't have a lot else to do but i'd rather spend my free time playing and not doing maintenance. My life is sooooooo difficult.

New Hair Style Tip

When you are trying to pick a new style or color always bring pictures. The pictures don't have to be of a complete style. Some could be of bangs or length while others show color or styling ideas. You don't need 1 all encompassing picture. And just keep in mind that you aren't the person in the picture so some modifications may need to be made to make it fit your face shape and hair type. The stylist wants you to look good so keep an open mind and be honest about what you are and are not willing to do as far as daily styling and maintenance. If you brush your hair once a week and don't own a blow dryer please don't bring in a picture of Cindy Crawford. You know what i'm saying.

UPDATE: Thought it was a Taser!

So now we are supposed to believe that a police officer doesn't know the difference between his taser and a hand gun. Ive never used a gun but I have held one. It is pretty heavy in comparison to a taser. Regardless, if you aren't quick enough to tell the difference ,before you frickin shoot someone ,than I officially nominate these officers to cleanup behind the station duty. No more carrying weapons for these nutters. I was going to say desk duty but that is an insult to the intelligence of desk workers across the world.

Anonymous

Someone posted a comment anonymously and then put their name at the end. Not trying to be nasty. Just think its funny. If this upsets you, I may be talkin bout you.

Workin For The Gov

Just finished talking to a friend with a government job and I am no longer confused as to why our government is unable to fix anything. Dumbies are in charge.
My friend is very intelligent person that goes to work everyday, does her job well, follows direction given to her well.
I don't really understand how the whole ranking system works in the gov as far as GS1 GS89 whatever but I do understand that is not an indicator of ability or intelligence. There is a person in my friends office that is supposed to help the workers better themselves. I'm sure I am over simplifying it but that is part of her responsibilities. She is supposed to make sure that people have the info they need to move up in the gov. She is the resource that people are supposed to use to get ahead. And the government saw fit to put someone in that position that dosen't want to help anybody.
I wonder, do they do this purposely so that certain people will never have a chance to move forward or is it just so when they fire them 10 minutes later, they look smarter.
The government seems to promote yes men and people who are least likely to actually do what they are in charge of rather than people with...oh I don't know....a brain!

Monday, January 12, 2009

MSNBC = FOX

It is funny to me that David Shuster is considered a "reporter". A reporter is someone who investigates, writes or presents news stories. News and opinion are 2 different things. I am a freakin hairdresser and I know the difference. Why dosent MSNBC. Saying that Sarah Palin was not qualified to be vp is commentary not reporting. Weather you agree or disagree with the statement isnt the point. The things that piss MSNBC, in particular Keith Oberman, off the most about FOX news, they do themselves. Its hard to look into the mirror sometimes. If you are repulsed by what others do, check yourself. Bill O'Reilly = Keith Oberman.

Children

Hey parents. Little update on your job. You are supposed to get a job and give as good a life as possible to your children. Not put your kids to work so you can live out your unfulfilled dreams. Just seemed like some parents got confused. Wanted to help out.

Sunday, January 11, 2009

Nominees

I look forward to the lists of the nominees for Golden Globes and Oscars coming out every year. Then I know what not to see

I.O.U.S.A.

Just finished watching IOUSA on CNN. Scary. Rome like. Bill Bradley was one of the people they had speaking between segments of the film. His figures ,as far as how much we save versus China, are a good example of our part as consumers in this. I believe the figure was we save 1% of our GDP they save 35% of theirs. The panelists did a good job of spreading the blame around. Other participants said that we are going to have to change our entire way of thinking when it comes to saving money and how we spend it.

I know when I was a kid I had to save my allowance if I wanted to get a new game or whatever. My allowance really wasn't one because I had to work for that money. Cutting the grass, vacuuming, dusting, doing laundry, cleaning bathrooms, do the dishes after dinner. Not saying I always did a good job but the idea of having to earn and save money was there. And if I complained my father would explain that no one gets money for being a bum. Everyone has to do work to get money.

When I was around 18 my parents decided that they were going to get me a credit card. The idea being that I would use it for everyday expenses and then pay that off at the end of each month to build my credit score. I could only buy things that I could pay off immediately. That worked well for a while.

A few years after getting the card my best friend and I were talking and he told me about these boots at Hecht's department store he thought i'd like. We went to the store and I did like them and they were more than I could afford. I told my friend that I could only use credit card for things I had the cash for. He told me I should try for store credit. For the record this is how I remember it. Well because I had paid my bill in full for a few years I had excellent credit and a few seconds later the boots and the debt were mine. I felt high. I had shoplifted a little in my youth and the highs were similar.

Over the next few days I got credit cards from every major department in the DC area and used them. Started reasonably in Hecht's and Woodies and at the high end of the spree I was in Neiman Marcus and Saks. I ended up $15,000 in debt in less than a year. Bill collectors were calling my job so much the receptionist told them I didn't work there any more. I told my parents once they started getting weird messages at our house. I wanted to declare bankruptcy but my dad told me I didn't have that option. It was my responsibility, I bought the things and I was going to pay them off. With help from my parents I got out of debt.

I didn't learn a full lesson, unfortunately, and got back into less debt. About a year and a half ago I decided to take some money out of my savings to pay off my car a few years early and am glad I did. My debt is now more controlled, still materialistic, and I use cash for most purchases.

It is going to be very painful to get our shit back together but, hopefully we will remember this lesson in the future. Rrrriiiight.

Cross walk

Pedestrians have the right of way in the crosswalk. I was driving to work today and a woman with a baby carrige came out from between two cars. I almost hit her and she yells that pedestrians have the right of way. I yelled back not in the middle of the street you stupid bitch. If you cross in the middle of the street with a baby carrige maybe you shouldnt be reproducing in the first place. We have met our quota of idiots in DC.

Award Season

Must be nice to have a whole "season" where you and your peers get together to tell each other how great you are at your inane jobs. Self absorbed assholes.

News?

They spent more time showing clips from last nights Saturday night live and talking about the Golden Globes on Channel 4 news than they did talking about the war between Israel and Hammas. I thought the job of the news was to tell us what we needed to know not what we wanted to talk about.