I don't want to be a blogger
Being a blogger was never the point of this page. But if it looks like a blog, reads like a blog, and quacks like a blog, well then it must be a blog.
So, I'm just going to post one significant blog plug now and hopefully never do another one.
1) Check out "Notes From A Broad (notice the pun)" which details the harrowing adventures of my favorite person living on the African continent. Rachel is an outstanding person, with a quick wit and an inspiring attitude towards her study abroad experience. I really can't sing her praises enough.
2) PJ Doland is one of the most creative and intelligent minds I've come across since moving to DC. Those qualities are reflected well on his site, as his posts, though rare, are always insightful and out to teach people something new (unlike mine).
3) Steph. I've praised her on here from when I visited Montreal over Labor Day weekend. She has a livejournal that relates the struggles of a native Californian in the frozen north. She's a cool chicka with a terrific sense of humor, so give her a look.
4) Lastly, "OberNews" is the site of a plucky co-worker of mine. She is generally one of the funnier libertarians I've met. You will chuckle when reading her site unless you wouldn't know funny if it burrowed under your skin and festered into a giant oozing colony of funny. That makes no sense at all, does it?
There are other blogs I read, like The Agitator, Gene Healy and Tom Palmer (the most intelligent man I know), but I'm not going to write up flattering descriptions for any more sites today. Just know that I like them.
Posted by Mr. Eff on 09/26/2003 || link
No, I don't own one
Check this out (not safe for work).
Now, you tell me, is this an amazing invention for lazy men, a sign of the decline of civilization, or an unique cup holder?
Posted by Mr. Eff on 09/25/2003 || link
Am I Blushing?
The positive response to my new haircut was a little more than I expected. There are three possibilities here.
1) My old haircut was really that bad.
2) My new haircut is actually good.
3) The women at work are, as a group, incredibly good liars.
One of my co-workers has prophesized that women will start throwing themselves at me. I better clean my apartment, I suppose.
Nonetheless, after 24 hours with the new style, I must say the experiment has been a success. Now, don't get me wrong, I bitched a lot today about this haircut as well. I've never used gel before, so that is a little hard for me to get used to. I also miss being able to run my hand through my hair. But, supposedly I look older and cuter now. So be it.
Posted by Mr. Eff on 09/24/2003 || link
It's the New Style
4 and 3 and 2 and 1, when I'm on the mic, the suckas run...
Sorry, had to break in with the Beastie Boys' lyrics.
I got my hair cut today. In my life, I have had six people cut my hair. Only two of them have cut it more than once. I've had the same haircut for 20 years. Now I have something new.
The whole experience was nerve wracking. It was pretty warm out today, but I was sweating WAY too much before my appointment. All the worry seemed to ease a bit as some nice, hispanic lady washed my hair and expertly massaged my scalp. Then a friendly, little, gay, Vietnamese man, named Andy, went to work. I pretty much told him to do what he thought would look good. It's not revolutionary, but I think it looks okay.
Posted by Mr. Eff on 09/23/2003 || link
Ramble On
I had a four day weekend! How do you like them apples?
I generally spent it finding a location in the city and just wandering around, observing, reading, exploring, and enjoying the beautiful weather that the hurricane left behind.
Excuse the lyrics posted below. That's just a beautiful song and yes, I have abandonment issues sometimes. Find it and listen to it if you've never heard it.
Also, cute girls wearing baseball caps are even more cute. There is no room for debate on this.
Lastly, my music obsession hasn't cooled down at all. I bought tickets for two more shows, with plans for another one when they go on sale. I also bought more cds. Built to Spill, Dismemberment Plan and Interpol are some of my new favorite bands. Good stuff, I say.
This is cute...random, but cute.
Posted by Mr. Eff on 09/22/2003 || link
Just don't leave...
"Just don't leave, don't leave
I'm not living
I'm just killing time
Your tiny hands
Your crazy kiss and smile
Just lonely, lonely...
Just lonely, lonely..."
-- Radiohead, True Love Waits
Posted by Mr. Eff on 09/20/2003 || link
Check Yourself...
Well, I was going to go into work. However, the hurricane hasn't even hit the District yet, and the hot water is out for my apartment building.
I smell like a bar, after going to a very fun Bates' Alumni event last night, and my hair has that whole finger-in-light-socket look to it. So, my boss, in all her wisdom, advised me to just stay home.
As long as I don't lose power, I'll have a fun filled day...
Posted by Mr. Eff on 09/18/2003 || link
Here I Am...
Rock You Like a Hurricane...err or something like that.
The mucky-mucks at my place of employment have deemed Hurricane Isabel to be no big deal. So I'm going into work this morning, even though the Feds and Metro system will be shut down.
Grr, I say. Grr. Here's to hoping I don't get swept up and dropped into Oz. If I do though, I'm hanging with the Lollipop Guild and that'll be the life for me.
Heh. I shouldn't post here first thing in the morning.
Posted by Mr. Eff on 09/18/2003 || link
Checklist
Sore shoulder? Check. Scraped up elbow? Check. Scraped left knee and shin? Check. Scraped right knee? Check. Hyper-extended and strained left knee? Check. Constant mild pain? Check.
Yes, folks, I play softball.
Posted by Mr. Eff on 09/16/2003 || link
Fish and Chip Flavored Cheese
You might think that headline is just me being funny, but no I'm totally serious. The British supermarket chain, Tesco, is about to start selling Tandoori flavored cheese with fish and chip flavored cheese as a possible follow up.
It isn't that odd of a notion, I suppose, however, I have no real conception as to what fish and chip flavoring would taste like. When I try to imagine that flavor, I feel a little sick to my stomach, and this is coming from someone who lived on Funyuns in college.
Posted by Mr. Eff on 09/15/2003 || link
Social Butterfly
Starting last Friday, I went out every evening last week and plan to go out again tomorrow night (which is actually later today). I haven't been drinking alcohol every night, but I have been with one or more people each night for various social activities (no, not the activities you're thinking of, you perv!). For someone who was once such a recluse, this amazes me. It's nice though. Between my friends and my co-workers, I know some really great people in this city. All this social activity just might, possibly, restore my faith in humanity. We'll have to wait and see.
Posted by Mr. Eff on 09/14/2003 || link
Inspirational Quotes Part 1
I'm reading a book by Dave Eggers called You Shall Know Our Velocity! Will, the main character, often has fictional conversations in his head as a means of expressing his thoughts. At one point in the book, he is in Marrakesh and has been reading a biography on Winston Churchill. He has an interesting conversation with Churchill in his head. It goes as follows.
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-- Mr. Churchill you were given a mission.
-- Yes.
-- I want to have been given your mission. I want your place in world events, the centrality of it. You were born in the cradle of a catapult!
-- You are wrong. I found my mission.
-- I disagree.
-- If you must.
-- Tell me: where is my mission? Where are my bunkers and trenches, my goddamn Gallipoli?
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The last question is exactly what I'm asking. It's exactly what I need to find. I just thought I'd share.
Posted by Mr. Eff on 09/12/2003 || link
Where is My Mind
The Pixies are going to go on tour again! If you have never bothered to listen to this band, please do. They have influenced so many bands over the years (Nirvana for one), that they really are required listening for fans of rock music. I will see them play, oh yes, I will.
Posted by Mr. Eff on 09/10/2003 || link
Two-Headed Boy
As I sat in the park today, eating my lunch, enjoying the delightful breeze that was flowing through the city, I was struck by an idea that has been slowly crystallizing in my mind over the past few weeks. I kind of, sort of, almost, feel like I maybe, might start to feel at home in this city. Restaurants, bars, parks, museums, people, sights, sounds, all rush into my consciousness when I think about why I am happy. Looking around, there is a lot to see and do here, and I haven't experienced half of what there is to offer.
However, I feel restless. I need to find adventure, new experiences and new people, especially before I move back to Boston. Montreal was an adventure, but I can't do that every weekend. I will have to seek new things closer to home for right now, and plan to travel in the future. I have money saved up that I want to use to see more of the world. I could backpack through Europe, or better yet Eastern Europe. I could take the trip to Germany or Russia that I've always wanted to take. Australia would be an amazing place to be or a trip through Asia would be like nothing I could imagine. I need to see the world and push myself to experience people, places and activities that I've said I could never see or do. For the first time in my life, I think I actually have the motivation and the courage to go through with those impulses. I'm actually amazed, frankly, that I'm inspired to write this. I've been safe for too long and content with being safe as well. Time to change that.
Umm. Go me.
Also, go listen to Neutral Milk Hotel if you never have before. Along with Death Cab for Cutie, they are one of my favorite bands that I've discovered this year.
Posted by Mr. Eff on 09/09/2003 || link
Hungry?
I've told just about every person I know to read this article I found, but I'll post it here for posterity.
X-Entertainment has a gut-bustingly funny review of Swanson's Hungry Man All-Day Breakfast. If you haven't read it yet, please do. I'll wait. Now all I want to point out is this: 231% of your daily cholesterol!!! Daaaaaaaammmmmmn!
That dish may, actually, be even worse for you than the legendary Moon Waffle, which I never consumed, but know of people who did. I'll print the recipe below and you can decide for yourself.
Homer's Space Age(out of this world) Moon Waffles
Episode: Homer the Heretic
ingredients:
1 package of caramel squares
2 cups waffle batter
1 bottle liquid smoke
1 stick of butter
instuctions:
place caramel in the waffle iron
pour on waffle batter
add liquid smoke to taste
cook thoroughly
take the stick of butter and wrap the moon waffle around it
place it on a toothpic and serve
makes 1 unfortunate serving
Enjoy!
Posted by Mr. Eff on 09/05/2003 || link
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