Thursday, May 26, 2011

Old Dogs, Children, and Watermelon Wine


Not usually one for this kind of thing but...

OK, I just saw an article on MSN.com that instantly pissed me off. " Why Everyone Should Love $5 A Gallon." I don't know about you but just the title alone makes me go all "kiss my ass" and the best reasons they could come up with are what goes up must come down and it MIGHT end wars. I'm all for no more war but seriously? I don't think having to spend $100 dollars to fill up my car is gonna do it.

Wednesday, May 25, 2011

Random Writings at 3am Thanks to Jimi Hendrix

Sitting, drinking 80 proof


Someone told me at the bottom would be all my answers and truth

Whiskey burns my throat, my mind is swimming

Fighting the fog, its a battle I'm not winning

The Devil, He's sitting on my shoulder, just grinning

He knows where I'm headed, knows this is only the beginning

The bottles getting lighter, thoughts start to flatline

Its only a matter of time

Everything goes black

I wake up on the floor carpet lines all over my back

Sunlight burns my eyes, my mind is screaming

I have no answers only more questions

The Devil He's sittin on my shoulder laughing, fuckin demon

All I'm doin is pissin 80 proof





...

You know, its funny how sitting alone watching the flame of a candle flicker can bring up so many memories, how little things can spark so much emotion. They can bring you right back to a time of great joy, unimaginable loss, or boundless love. They can warm you to the very center of your soul or cut you like the sharpest knife. So I sit here, thinking, watching the flame dance to its own unheard song, and I think of her....


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Burning Bridges


The Hello was a foundation


A beginning to a great project



Time, words, promises, love

All building blocks

A question asked, A promise made



Plans put into motion



The plug was pulled



The only one thing left to do



Tear it down



Better Idea, Burn that Bridge

No words, no promises

Just a little gas

One little match



Walk away



Nothing is left but the ashes

Ashes of the love

The love that like that bridge

Burning bright thru the Night



Dawn breaks

A New project begins.

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Tuesday, May 24, 2011

The Truth about Introverts

Myth #1 – Introverts don’t like to talk.


This is not true. Introverts just don’t talk unless they have something to say. They hate small talk. Get an introvert talking about something they are interested in, and they won’t shut up for days.



Myth #2 – Introverts are shy.

Shyness has nothing to do with being an Introvert. Introverts are not necessarily afraid of people. What they need is a reason to interact. They don’t interact for the sake of interacting. If you want to talk to an Introvert, just start talking. Don’t worry about being polite.



Myth #3 – Introverts are rude.

Introverts often don’t see a reason for beating around the bush with social pleasantries. They want everyone to just be real and honest. Unfortunately, this is not acceptable in most settings, so Introverts can feel a lot of pressure to fit in, which they find exhausting.



Myth #4 – Introverts don’t like people.

On the contrary, Introverts intensely value the few friends they have. They can count their close friends on one hand. If you are lucky enough for an introvert to consider you a friend, you probably have a loyal ally for life. Once you have earned their respect as being a person of substance, you’re in.



Myth #5 – Introverts don’t like to go out in public.

Nonsense. Introverts just don’t like to go out in public FOR AS LONG. They also like to avoid the complications that are involved in public activities. They take in data and experiences very quickly, and as a result, don’t need to be there for long to “get it.” They’re ready to go home, recharge, and process it all. In fact, recharging is absolutely crucial for Introverts.



Myth #6 – Introverts always want to be alone.

Introverts are perfectly comfortable with their own thoughts. They think a lot. They daydream. They like to have problems to work on, puzzles to solve. But they can also get incredibly lonely if they don’t have anyone to share their discoveries with. They crave an authentic and sincere connection with ONE PERSON at a time.



Myth #7 – Introverts are weird.

Introverts are often individualists. They don’t follow the crowd. They’d prefer to be valued for their novel ways of living. They think for themselves and because of that, they often challenge the norm. They don’t make most decisions based on what is popular or trendy.



Myth #8 – Introverts are aloof nerds.

Introverts are people who primarily look inward, paying close attention to their thoughts and emotions. It’s not that they are incapable of paying attention to what is going on around them, it’s just that their inner world is much more stimulating and rewarding to them.



Myth #9 – Introverts don’t know how to relax and have fun.

Introverts typically relax at home or in nature, not in busy public places. Introverts are not thrill seekers and adrenaline junkies. If there is too much talking and noise going on, they shut down. Their brains are too sensitive to the neurotransmitter called Dopamine. Introverts and Extroverts have different dominant neuro-pathways. Just look it up.



Myth #10 – Introverts can fix themselves and become Extroverts.

Introverts cannot “fix themselves” and deserve respect for their natural temperament and contributions to the human race. In fact, one study (Silverman, 1986) showed that the percentage of Introverts increases with IQ.

Friday, May 20, 2011

Anyone Got Fire and Brimstone Insurance??


Sooooooo, tomorrow is supposed to be the end of the world. More precisely, The Rapture. Jesus is supposed to come down and take all his favored sheep (I probably ain't on the list) and the next 5 months are going to be a zombie filled torture fest that ends with the world wiping itself out. You're a fucking ray of sunshine Harold.