Category: random

11/05/11 12:55 - ID#55447

Been a minute...

Mmyeah, it's been a hot minute since I've been able to blog, as I've been dealing with life's nifty li'l vicissitudes as of late.

But, I'm back. And I have a plan.

Recently, I came as close to rock-bottom as one could get...and it weren't pretty, True Believers. I'm still kinda dealing with it, and I'll be paying for a couple of really bad decisions for a really long time.

The good news, though, is that I'm climbing back up. I'm confident that I won't be as low as I have been, and that I'll be even higher in days to come.

I plan to reveal my..plan..(ouch, that was painful) in phases. Part, the 1st has already begun: exercise. Getting back to my "fightin' shape", as it were, or, if I were to believe some comments I've gotten here (flatterers!), the Frame to match the Face. Oh yeah. Confidence in spades, baby.

Part, the second: remove distractions. An unfocused mind is an unproductive one. To wit: I've killed my FailBook account. I want to abuse it by blasting those whom I feel have wronged me, and that's an abject waste of time. Blame (read: "it's all their fault") is the polar opposite of Ownership (read: "I fcuked up"), and I'm no longer in the Business of Futility. They're clearly not worried about ME, so why should I give a squirt of piss for their gums should they suddenly find their teeth afire?

Correct. I shouldn't. So, I won't. Wow, scarily easy, hmm?

As was finding what I've missed for a while: writing. I haven't gotten encouragement about that lately, but I remebered that most people don't really care about what makes others happy. And you shouldn't be blamed for that, either. It's not your fault if you aren't on their wavelength.

It's your parents'.

I kid; I'm sure they're lovely people.

Part the third: mo' kid time! Speaking of, I'm late for a walk to the store. :)

Thanks for lis'nin' so far, folks. More to come.

~.~

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Category: random, lifestyle, culture, musings.

10/31/11 09:05 - ID#55417

Meh

The subject above surmises my day (read: life) as of this writing. But, not necessarily in a bad way.

Examples: I've chosen to relate to a certain person..well..not at all anymore. Hurts, but it shows I still feel, even after the divorce. Yay, me!

I'm at a soul sapping job, one that I surely didn't put on my Top Fifteen Gigs list...but, I'm working, eating and taking care of my kids, as far as the great state of Maryland is concerned.

I have family who love me, kids who tolerate me, and the respect of those who I consider peers. Some people would literally sell their diseased riddled bodies for a shadow of an inkling of that.

Trust me: I know one.

Anyway...it ain't great shakes, but it ain't nowhere as bad as it could be.

Ergo: meh. It is what it is.

But...I'm choosing to make it what it will be.

~.

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Category: random, culture, lifestyle

10/31/11 11:57 - ID#55414

Neat Party Trick

You wanna put the proverbial Fear o' the Almighty into someone?

Three li'l words will often do the trick:

I. Know. Everything.

The reactions are priceless! Try it the next time you're faced with the inevitable skeeviness that comes with people.

/end PSA

~.~

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Category: random, lifestyle

10/29/11 08:30 - ID#55399

Something I've Missed

So, this morning I get to have an indulgence I haven't had in a while: Saturday morning cartoons.

Sure, they aren't nearly as good as they were "back in the day"..and I've got to cook breakfast..and do laundry..and clean the basement..and work out..and get ready to see my ex-wife about some visitation..and prepare for some snow as if it were the Genesis Deluge..

I can still watch a 'toon, or two.

Small miracles...
~.~

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Category: random, photos

10/28/11 11:23 - ID#55396

In lieu of...

Since I can't change my avatar atm, I hope you folks will settle for an uploaded pic:

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Category: music, random

10/28/11 07:21 - ID#55394

I've Decided

It's official. It's virtually impossible to be in a bad mood after listening to "Raspberry Beret".

A good day is assured!

Addendum: "The Book Of Love" by Peter Gabriel brings me to tears. Everytime.

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10/27/11 05:11 - ID#55391

Small Miracles

Ha! I actually got to leave early today. Bonus: the bus is not overly laden with rampant ass! Awesomesauce.

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Category: random, musings, culture

10/27/11 09:22 - ID#55387

Sayin's an' such

It's a great day in the mornin'!

My mom used to say that in lieu of cursing...but it's only on my mind because I watched the original "The Bad Seed" last night, and the language was so rich, the diction, perfect. It's hard to believe Americans used to talk like that.

I blame the internets.

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Category: musings, random

10/26/11 06:23 - ID#55382

Public Transportation

Again, big shouts for the estrip welcome!

The thing about public transportation is this: when it's crowded, and your feet hurt from working, and you're fed up with the unwashed masses, do you stand, or risk having someone's ass staring you impolitely in the face for 45 minutes? I mean, I'll eat ass under the right circumstances, but THESE are not them.

metalpeter writes at 06:14:54 10/27/11 - Comment #65809: Here a day pass is $4 and for the entire month is $64 but is a plastic card now they do have a 30 day pass but it is paper.....

Now in terms of prices maybe going up there wasn't a sure plan last I read they had a bunch of different ways of cutting stuff/raising prices.... Now they say there is some huge budget gap they have to cover.... But they have costs Rochester Doesn't like cops (with underground trains you need your own force really but as many as they have not sure) they are also the owners or the Runners of the Buffalo Airport.... Never been to Rochester but I'm guessing one of the things that also saves them money is that it is just Rochester... It would be like if all the Buffalo buses stopped at the city line.....

I've been on packed buses every morning I Pick to stand my self but that is just me......

tinypliny writes at 07:06:07 10/26/11 - Comment #65800: LOL, standing is as good as sitting in my case.

tinypliny writes at 07:05:34 10/26/11 - Comment #65799: That is a sweet bus-pass rate! Weekly pass costs ~$29 in NYC. I have never bought one here because I mostly walk..

AfroJedi writes at 07:03:35 10/26/11 - Comment #65798: I pay $16.50 for seven days, unlimited rides on everything. As Sam Walton and his ilk have taught us, it's best to buy in bulk...

paul writes at 06:59:43 10/26/11 - Comment #65797: It really depends on the person but I usually like to stand so I can see what is going on around me better.

tinypliny writes at 06:55:57 10/26/11 - Comment #65796: I like walking > trains > buses in that order. :) Planes are too expensive.

How much is the fare in Baltimore? Is it the same for buses and trains? It's $1.75 here and I remember it's $2.75 or something in NYC.

tinypliny writes at 06:54:20 10/26/11 - Comment #65795: They are raising fares AGAIN?? How much is it going to be now? 2.75?? All this while Rochacha was just $1 (because of the clever no transfer-ticket plan) I would rather pay $1 for ALL my transfers than $2.75 for 3 stops. :/

AfroJedi writes at 06:49:48 10/26/11 - Comment #65794: Lls@third world...

Yea, it's a small price to pay, taking the bus...the rail is actually much better, though, excepting its limited range. I chalk it up to the rampant gentrification that has plagued my fair borough for years.

libertad writes at 06:44:04 10/26/11 - Comment #65793: I always seem to be on crowded buses in Buffalo, not 3rd world crowded usually but sometimes it comes close. I feel bad for you if you are on a 45 minute bus commute because I hate being on public transportation, but not enough to take on the expense of a car.

Going into winter always sucks for me and having to take the bus again rather than bike makes it worse. I do walk a lot more in the winter. It really sucks for people that the fares are going up too because that is a lot of money for people who are already struggling. It will still remain to be way less expensive than car ownership though.

AfroJedi writes at 06:40:21 10/26/11 - Comment #65792: You make a very valid point...alas, I am actually in Baltimore, MD, so our mass transit system is..well..laden with ass. Not the good kind, either. Those actually get rides in cars.

tinypliny writes at 06:31:22 10/26/11 - Comment #65791: Hmm.. you do have 360 degrees to choose from. :)
are you in buffalo? I seldom see buses or trains here crowded on a regular day. Downtown event-day is another story though...

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Category: random

10/26/11 11:58 - ID#55381

Can you dig it?

Big shouts to the good folks at estrip.org for actually allowing this admitted sociopath to join up.

This being my first foray into the blogging world, expect these to be totally random as I attempt to find my voice. Your patience is appreciated in advance. ;-)

First up, I'm listening to "Someone Saved My Life Tonight", by Sir Elton. So topical...I have to thank an erstwhile friend for doing something I couldn't. ~.~