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April 28, 2005
Heterosexual Conversation Or Homosexual Confrontation?
At Costco checkout discussing an item being purchased:
Me: Were we together when you bought those last? I think we were.
Erik: No, I was with CJ ... <Gay Voice>Thanks for paying attention to the details. </Gay Voice>
After we left, I pointed out to Erik how funny that conversation could have sounded to a bystander.
April 26, 2005
It's In The Details ...
Once, briefly, I met a girl through a friend. Nobody of consequence, really. But since meeting her a few months ago, I have run into her several times. I've seen her at coffee shops, movies, and concerts. The first time I ran into her, I was surprised not only that she remembered me, but that I remembered her, even given how attractive she was. Let me say that a different way. What I mean by that, is that even though she is extremely pretty and attractive, I didn't think I would remember her after our less than significant meeting.
The second or third time seeing her we struck up a conversation and this is where it gets really odd. It turns out she works at one of the schools in the district I work for. So, technically, we're coworkers.
We've shared a couple of emails and we seem to have a lot in common. I write this not because I'm going on a date with her or anything, in fact quite the opposite, but simply to state how something like this reminds me of just how small this world is. And how sometimes, the most inconsequential of meetings may have profound effects on our lives.
April 25, 2005
Darth Vader's Blog
Just to get you looking forward to May 19th.April 22, 2005
Out Of The Way, I've Got A Piece Of Paper
I've recently realized that if I want to look busy at work, I simply need to carry a piece of paper with me. Say, I am walking upstairs to get something from the vending machines or a soda or anything, I'll simply carry a piece of paper and it looks like I'm on official business.
I've also found it works with a pen.
April 19, 2005
Office Couture
I've always taken a lot of pride in the way I dress. Now, I admit I haven't always had the money to dress very well, but I always did what I could with what I had.
Since I've graduated college and entered the professional world, I have learned one interesting thing about clothes. So, here it is: your clothes say just as much about who you are as what comes out of your mouth.
It's been said by many people, that you can tell a lot about a man by his shoes. And it is with this mentality, that when I first graduated, I bought a really nice expensive pair of Kenneth Cole's that I would only wear to religious meetings a couple of times a week. I also had a cheaper, rubber-soled pair of black shoes that I'd wear to work four days a week.
After I went through a $60 pair of shoes in less than six months, I went out and bought a much nicer pair of shoes that cost a bit more, about $100. I figured, since I wear them four days a week to work, they should probably be my most expensive shoes (which they're actually not anymore). This second pair lasted me about a year.
So, this time, I went to a much, much nicer (in my opinion) brand of shoes (KC, baby!) and only spent a little more.
Thus far, I've only spoken about shoes. But this philosophy applies to all of my work clothes. They are by far the most bought out of all the clothes I've bought in the last two years. Again, this makes a lot of sense to me because I spend four days a week in these clothes and I should spend accordingly.
April 18, 2005
New Kenneth Cole's
Last week on eBay, I bought these Kenneth Cole Row Boat's and received them on Saturday. I'm trying to decide if I want to keep them. What do you guys think? Should I keep them?
I'm not 100% sure about them because of the white stitching. Other than that, I love the fit and comfort. Kenneth Cole's are expensive, but man, oh man, are they worth it for the fashion and comfort factors.
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April 18, 2005
Adobe Acquires Macromedia
I'm not exactly sure if this is good or bad. I guess we'll see.April 15, 2005
Sharing Parental Cancer Survivor Stories
My friend's mother recently attended a gathering for breast cancer survivors so I thought I'd share my dad's story. Back in January of '98 my father was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma and subsequently given a 20% chance of living five years. Several treatments and many nights spent at the hospital later and my family recenly celebrated my father's seventh year of survivoring cancer.
LiveSTRONG.
April 09, 2005
The End
I love it when things come to an end. It sounds weird, I know, I just do. I love that sense of closure. I'm talking small things as well as large. I love finishing books, completing projects, and graduting from school. But I also love things as small as finishing a meal, going home at the end of a day of work, even using the last two eggs in a carton.
The best part about ending things is that eventually I get to start something else. I like cracking the seal on something. I love things being fresh and untouched.
The problem with this is that I tend to hurry through things just to get to the end. I hate being in the middle of something.
The worst part about having traits like this is that it is bad for relationships. I love starting them, but hate the middle, so I tend to look forward to the end.
April 04, 2005
Giddy Like A School Girl, AKA New Rims
Well it has finally gotten to be decent enough weather here in Salt Lake to put on my summer rims.
