November 2007
7 posts
Jeff: Hi.
Me: Hello.
Me: You know, when you instant message me, it's always a pleasant surprise.
Me: Nobody ever says "Hi." in IMs.
Jeff: You should be online more then you could lead a happier life.
Nov 20th
Right, Right
Movie critics have two jars. On their right, “BUBBLES” is etched in Univers on leaded crystal. To their left, “FINGER” is carved in Futura Extra Fucking Bold on pure obsidian. They spend hours effervescing and grouching on notecards. Then, when they see a movie and write the review, they reach in the appropriate jar and pull out something which is all sorts of clever.
Nov 20th
Sometimes, I wish I had an accent. When I try, people ask, “Why does it sound like everything you say is a question?” It’s because I don’t know what I’m doing.
Nov 14th
Once again, there comes a time in a man’s life where he has to make a decision. On one hand, I’m sleepy. On the other hand, I’m sleepy. Do I write? Do I read? Reading will put me to sleep, even though it is Killing Pablo, the story of Pablo Escobar and his Colombian drug cartel. It is fascinating and very good at helping you wake up in the morning. Writing on the other hand,...
Nov 14th
A Pocket Full
Every morning before work, I put on my pants on just like the rest of you — one leg at a time. Except, once my pants are on, I make websites. Then, I take the keys from my dresser and put them in my right front pocket. My mobile phone and wallet go in the left front pocket. Years ago, when my wallet was a real wallet, I kept it in my back pocket. In college, I used an Altoid tin. They are...
Nov 12th
Being able to write a note over instant messaging to the site is useful. It allows me to capture raw emotion through punctuation free acronyms.
Nov 12th
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Back
I can reach everywhere on my body. Not always with my left hand, but always with my right. I find the larger problem is not being able to scratch what you want to when you want to where you want to. It’s large matter of decency; elbows shouldn’t cock like mine. Even though it is freakish, people look at the awkward display and shift from cheek to cheek. After being websiteless for...
Nov 11th