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11/27/2006 10:25 #23705
What's Going On?Category: potpourri
11/24/2006 08:57 #23704
Has Jason Met His Match??Category: relationships
Sorry for being so snippy in my last entry - I've made a lot of progress but sometimes I still get frustrated. I'll explain why I was frustrated in another entry, "The Sophia of Jason, Part III" which will be published sometime later.
Anyway, what is on my mind today? Remember when I bitched that I went out with Jerry on Halloween and had to be the third wheel all night? Apparently that night at Faherty's a friend of a friend thought I was cute. I never found out until a couple of weeks ago, and anyway dating hasn't crossed my mind much, so my radar's been a little off.
When dating has crossed my mind, I've always thought "No, no, this can't happen now, I'm not 100% together yet. I need more time!" I was afraid that if the timing was off I wouldn't be able to do it the right way. This week I've thought about it more and I've changed my mind - maybe it IS the right time. Who am I to be so rigid about when the right time would be? Maybe this is what I need to take my progress to the next level, and anyway who doesn't like a little diddling now and then?
She isn't a very forward person, so there wasn't really a way for me to know for sure until I met her roommate the other day. She's definitely down, and so am I. I know what your first question will be, and yes she is a Republican, but not the mercenary type by a long shot. She told me the more I would try to spend spend spend the more she would resist it. She doesn't care at all that I'm broke now, or that my car's a heap, or that I need a haircut.
For the first time I feel like I have an opportunity to wow someone I like by being my charming, kind, brilliant, golden-hearted, and humble self. The thing is, if I like someone I can barely talk to her, or look her in the eyes and smile at her, but that's what I want to do the most. I'll chillax, don't worry. Doc Lurve, heeeelp!
Far from being a barbie, she has a quick wit and an off sense of humor, much like myself. I see a lot of myself in her (but not the good part, yet, ZING). Oh, and it doesn't hurt that she is a former figure skater, and mediterranean, so she is very, VERY alluring. The other night when we were out I had the constant, almost irresistable urge to wrap my arms around her body and probe her oral cavity but you'll be happy to know I was a perfect gentleman. Next time, I make no promises.
So last night I sent her a text asking when I could see her again. I know better than to get ahead of myself or make assumptions so for now I'm just happy to get to know her more and get out of the house to have fun. I'm such a dork. Maybe that's part of my charm.
Anyway, what is on my mind today? Remember when I bitched that I went out with Jerry on Halloween and had to be the third wheel all night? Apparently that night at Faherty's a friend of a friend thought I was cute. I never found out until a couple of weeks ago, and anyway dating hasn't crossed my mind much, so my radar's been a little off.
When dating has crossed my mind, I've always thought "No, no, this can't happen now, I'm not 100% together yet. I need more time!" I was afraid that if the timing was off I wouldn't be able to do it the right way. This week I've thought about it more and I've changed my mind - maybe it IS the right time. Who am I to be so rigid about when the right time would be? Maybe this is what I need to take my progress to the next level, and anyway who doesn't like a little diddling now and then?
She isn't a very forward person, so there wasn't really a way for me to know for sure until I met her roommate the other day. She's definitely down, and so am I. I know what your first question will be, and yes she is a Republican, but not the mercenary type by a long shot. She told me the more I would try to spend spend spend the more she would resist it. She doesn't care at all that I'm broke now, or that my car's a heap, or that I need a haircut.
For the first time I feel like I have an opportunity to wow someone I like by being my charming, kind, brilliant, golden-hearted, and humble self. The thing is, if I like someone I can barely talk to her, or look her in the eyes and smile at her, but that's what I want to do the most. I'll chillax, don't worry. Doc Lurve, heeeelp!
Far from being a barbie, she has a quick wit and an off sense of humor, much like myself. I see a lot of myself in her (but not the good part, yet, ZING). Oh, and it doesn't hurt that she is a former figure skater, and mediterranean, so she is very, VERY alluring. The other night when we were out I had the constant, almost irresistable urge to wrap my arms around her body and probe her oral cavity but you'll be happy to know I was a perfect gentleman. Next time, I make no promises.
So last night I sent her a text asking when I could see her again. I know better than to get ahead of myself or make assumptions so for now I'm just happy to get to know her more and get out of the house to have fun. I'm such a dork. Maybe that's part of my charm.
jason - 11/27/06 10:26
Yes Jenks I do have a soft spot for women! And a hard spot too, if I'm lucky! Har Har!!!!
Ahem ahem...yeah, sorry, had to do that. Thanks for the well wishes peeps!
Yes Jenks I do have a soft spot for women! And a hard spot too, if I'm lucky! Har Har!!!!
Ahem ahem...yeah, sorry, had to do that. Thanks for the well wishes peeps!
codypomeray - 11/25/06 00:39
i would have to agree with the popular wisdom. dont think to much, have fun, and just show her what kind of a person you are. ( i don't really know myself personally, but i am sure you're a good dude) oh and did i say have fun? good luck, get in there slugger. haha
i would have to agree with the popular wisdom. dont think to much, have fun, and just show her what kind of a person you are. ( i don't really know myself personally, but i am sure you're a good dude) oh and did i say have fun? good luck, get in there slugger. haha
jasoninbuffalo - 11/24/06 23:15
Make sure she swallows...kidding..ok maybe not really kidding but good luck dude. Dating can suck.....but so can relationshjps and so can being alone....its all about trying to enjoy each experience, each person as an individual and not comparing them to someone else...tough to do but worthwhile if you try.....good luck man
Make sure she swallows...kidding..ok maybe not really kidding but good luck dude. Dating can suck.....but so can relationshjps and so can being alone....its all about trying to enjoy each experience, each person as an individual and not comparing them to someone else...tough to do but worthwhile if you try.....good luck man
leetee - 11/24/06 21:40
Have fun getting to know her and hanging out with her, Jason! :O)
Have fun getting to know her and hanging out with her, Jason! :O)
mrmike - 11/24/06 19:16
Consider it part of the wisdom of my years that I'll just shut up and agree with Jenks, Ajay and Carey.
Little things like that keep my optimism for my own troll like self alive.
Consider it part of the wisdom of my years that I'll just shut up and agree with Jenks, Ajay and Carey.
Little things like that keep my optimism for my own troll like self alive.
ajay - 11/24/06 12:40
Way to go, (e:jason) !
I'll second what (e:jenks) said.
And add: _you_ shouldn't be the one deciding whether you're "good enough" or not; let the woman decide! Just be yourself. If you're yourself, you'll be calm, relaxed and enjoy your time with her. Women can sense when you're tense, and that's a big turnoff for them.
Keep us posted how things go... we're all rooting for you.
Way to go, (e:jason) !
I'll second what (e:jenks) said.
And add: _you_ shouldn't be the one deciding whether you're "good enough" or not; let the woman decide! Just be yourself. If you're yourself, you'll be calm, relaxed and enjoy your time with her. Women can sense when you're tense, and that's a big turnoff for them.
Keep us posted how things go... we're all rooting for you.
jenks - 11/24/06 10:55
Awww, so jason does have a soft spot for women. ;) congrats. have fun. Don't overthink it. (advice I need to listen to myself.)
Awww, so jason does have a soft spot for women. ;) congrats. have fun. Don't overthink it. (advice I need to listen to myself.)
11/21/2006 08:08 #23703
Policing Journals is WRONGCategory: potpourri
Not only is it wrong in principle to try and shut people up, it is incredibly stupid, and exposes an adolescent inability to deal with other people.
Seriously, grow the fuck up. If you don't like what someone says, you aren't obligated to read their journals. I had this problem once and I can honestly say it is beyond ridiculous. I am the #1 nastiest and most vicious asshole on this site when I want to be, by a very wide margin, and yet I don't feel the compulsion to knock someone every single time they write some colossaly stupid entry.
Do you want to know why? Oh never mind.
Seriously, grow the fuck up. If you don't like what someone says, you aren't obligated to read their journals. I had this problem once and I can honestly say it is beyond ridiculous. I am the #1 nastiest and most vicious asshole on this site when I want to be, by a very wide margin, and yet I don't feel the compulsion to knock someone every single time they write some colossaly stupid entry.
Do you want to know why? Oh never mind.
mrmike - 11/21/06 22:57
Estrip, we know drama
Estrip, we know drama
metalpeter - 11/21/06 19:19
Ok I must have missed something. I know there was what seemed like some heat between jaoninbuffalo and pyrcedgrrl but not sure if that is what you are refering to. But yeah I think that if you don't like what someone writes then you should just skip to another journal. Just like you would if music came on the radio you didn't like. That being said there is nothing wrong with a little friendly debate as long as it isn't personal. I also think that anyone should be able to say anything they wan't on their blog and shouldn't have to worry about being pursecuted.
Ok I must have missed something. I know there was what seemed like some heat between jaoninbuffalo and pyrcedgrrl but not sure if that is what you are refering to. But yeah I think that if you don't like what someone writes then you should just skip to another journal. Just like you would if music came on the radio you didn't like. That being said there is nothing wrong with a little friendly debate as long as it isn't personal. I also think that anyone should be able to say anything they wan't on their blog and shouldn't have to worry about being pursecuted.
ajay - 11/21/06 14:30
Who's policing what where?
Who's policing what where?
pyrcedgrrl - 11/21/06 12:18
Indeed, but you also know how to debate, discuss VALID POINTS and stick to the subject.
You're not one to pick out one detail, freak out about it and then go cry "mean mommy" on the person who is questioning you.
Indeed, but you also know how to debate, discuss VALID POINTS and stick to the subject.
You're not one to pick out one detail, freak out about it and then go cry "mean mommy" on the person who is questioning you.
jasoninbuffalo - 11/21/06 11:16
Hey man. I said the same thing as you. Good post. The hypocrisy of this is incredibly funny. Here is the deal, my name is a hyperlink, if you don't like what I read do not click on my name. The End. Angnyway..thanks for sharing my opinion.
Hey man. I said the same thing as you. Good post. The hypocrisy of this is incredibly funny. Here is the deal, my name is a hyperlink, if you don't like what I read do not click on my name. The End. Angnyway..thanks for sharing my opinion.
11/17/2006 11:03 #23702
Extreme Home Makeover!Category: potpourri
Who else loves this show? I'm sure pretty much everyone loves Extreme Home Makeover. They find a family that really needs an update, send them off to vacation for a week, and then when they get back they have a brand-new, spiffy home to call their own. They are always very good stories, cancer survivors, people who give of themselves, the kinds of people we love to see happy.
I heard something on NPR this morning on the way to work that made me very upset. Did you know that when someone gets an extreme home makeover, their new digs are considered "winnings" as if they won a lottery prize? Did you know that as a result the IRS comes to these people with their hands out, saying "where's mine?" That's right folks, the lucky new homeowners are presented with a big fat tax bill, and if you know how much a house costs the tax bill definitely ain't gonna be cheap. I wonder if after the cameras turn off a bunch of suits go up to the lucky family and ruin their day by notifying them of their five figure obligation to the IRS.
I heard something on NPR this morning on the way to work that made me very upset. Did you know that when someone gets an extreme home makeover, their new digs are considered "winnings" as if they won a lottery prize? Did you know that as a result the IRS comes to these people with their hands out, saying "where's mine?" That's right folks, the lucky new homeowners are presented with a big fat tax bill, and if you know how much a house costs the tax bill definitely ain't gonna be cheap. I wonder if after the cameras turn off a bunch of suits go up to the lucky family and ruin their day by notifying them of their five figure obligation to the IRS.
metalpeter - 11/18/06 16:15
You know what the irony is about that. The city takes forever to tear down houses it should, that are abandoned or used as drug houses. But yet they some how have the time and money to level and fill in the basement of a house lost to the storm, unbelievable.
You know what the irony is about that. The city takes forever to tear down houses it should, that are abandoned or used as drug houses. But yet they some how have the time and money to level and fill in the basement of a house lost to the storm, unbelievable.
jenks - 11/17/06 21:59
I just read that during the snowstorm some family left their house since they had no power (like tons of others), but while they were gone an electrical fire burned their house down. So the city came and demolished it.
Devastating to lose your home like that.
And the best part-
The city then CHARGED them $40,000 for the demolition.
I just read that during the snowstorm some family left their house since they had no power (like tons of others), but while they were gone an electrical fire burned their house down. So the city came and demolished it.
Devastating to lose your home like that.
And the best part-
The city then CHARGED them $40,000 for the demolition.
joshua - 11/17/06 21:39
They must take this into consideration when doing the show. I'm sure that they have some sort of provision protecting the home owner from this type of scenario.
They must take this into consideration when doing the show. I'm sure that they have some sort of provision protecting the home owner from this type of scenario.
metalpeter - 11/17/06 18:52
What would actually be a better idea is if the show sold them the house for $1 . I think then they then might only have to pay the tax amount on the value of the house like you would with any other house anyone owns. I think the real problem comes in that since it is a show and not a government sponsered progarm or charity that the homeowener gets no breaks from the taxes. I personally don't think that the people should have to pay tax on the home. However things inside the home that arn't needed like TV's and video games should be taxed but not eseintals like a bed or a couch.
What would actually be a better idea is if the show sold them the house for $1 . I think then they then might only have to pay the tax amount on the value of the house like you would with any other house anyone owns. I think the real problem comes in that since it is a show and not a government sponsered progarm or charity that the homeowener gets no breaks from the taxes. I personally don't think that the people should have to pay tax on the home. However things inside the home that arn't needed like TV's and video games should be taxed but not eseintals like a bed or a couch.
terry - 11/17/06 11:19
How is winning a home make-over any different from winning any other kind of game-show prize? Do you think that all such winnings should be tax-exempt?
I mean I wouldn't quite say that new super-large bedrooms and flat screen TVs qualify as "charity."
So, while I don't agree that you shouldn't have to pay taxes on your new home, I would suggest that the show takes this into account and hands the "lucky" winners a check to cover the taxes as a part of their makeover. (Of course, then the people would have to pay taxes on the payment of the taxes... <hah!>).
How is winning a home make-over any different from winning any other kind of game-show prize? Do you think that all such winnings should be tax-exempt?
I mean I wouldn't quite say that new super-large bedrooms and flat screen TVs qualify as "charity."
So, while I don't agree that you shouldn't have to pay taxes on your new home, I would suggest that the show takes this into account and hands the "lucky" winners a check to cover the taxes as a part of their makeover. (Of course, then the people would have to pay taxes on the payment of the taxes... <hah!>).
11/16/2006 09:21 #23701
Political Tidbits....Category: politics
......Served hot and fresh, like crumpets and tea, based mostly on some links I found on Drudge this morning.
The Democrats have tried hard to sell "new direction" as their slogan, while at the same time denying what that new direction really means. The newly elected leadership has said that it is not the Democrats' intention to cut-and-run, or surrender, or to leave Iraq in a state of chaos, nor is it their intention to cut off funding.
Only a few bold souls have been willing to be honest with us about their intentions, and while I may not agree 100% with them, at least they are not trying to bullshit us.
Kucinich proposes removing the funds for the military operations (from The Dennis Kucinich web site):
Carl Levin proposes near-term troop withdrawal (Breitbart):
Mitt Romney, detestable to liberals because he is a Mormon, and detestable to evangelicals because, well, he's a Mormon, opens up on the Boston Media for having two points of view - the liberal view and the progressive view (paraphrasing, from mediabistro):
Nanny state politics are alive and well, and someone recently laughed at me when I said that eventually smoking will be banned in general, sooner than later being very likely. Laugh no more! Here we have the first American city to ban smoking. All I can say is that at least it isn't criminalized (for now).
Smoking Ban Article on San Mateo Daily Journal:
Al Gore just can't stay out of the spotlight, can he? He's recently said that he might not go into politics again, because he is very comfortable and happy being an environmental activist. Hmmm. I don't think you can be an activist and NOT be political. That's kind of the point, isn't it Al? I think he's really enjoying the attention he's getting. Personally, I think he's more effective doing what he's doing now than being part of the government.
Al Gore calls Aussies and Americans "Bonnie and Clyde" of Global Warming:
Aussie PM John Howard Hits Back at Gore, Promotes Nuclear Energy:'t-panic-just-wait-for-a-more-convenient-truth-urges-howard/2006/11/13/1163266484014.html#
Lastly, a comment based on some things I read in the Jerusalem Post last night. The left here and in Europe may not be taking Ahmedinejad seriously, as proven by that unwatchable Mike Wallace interview, but I'm going to tell you right now that Israelis have had enough. They've also had enough concerning the Palestinians. With Europe being completely unsympathetic, with Iran's nuclear games only being given lip service, and with bodies piling up on a daily basis on both sides of the border with Gaza, I've been hearing many Israelis stating that they want this nonsense to END, period, and what does that mean? It means this shit is going to come to a head very soon. When told that it would end if they could just give up more land, they say "We gave them Gaza and now it is only more or less a staging ground for attacks." If there was ever a time to prove to people that diplomacy is the only solution, it is now, but I have my doubts.
The Democrats have tried hard to sell "new direction" as their slogan, while at the same time denying what that new direction really means. The newly elected leadership has said that it is not the Democrats' intention to cut-and-run, or surrender, or to leave Iraq in a state of chaos, nor is it their intention to cut off funding.
Only a few bold souls have been willing to be honest with us about their intentions, and while I may not agree 100% with them, at least they are not trying to bullshit us.
Kucinich proposes removing the funds for the military operations (from The Dennis Kucinich web site):
Carl Levin proposes near-term troop withdrawal (Breitbart):
Mitt Romney, detestable to liberals because he is a Mormon, and detestable to evangelicals because, well, he's a Mormon, opens up on the Boston Media for having two points of view - the liberal view and the progressive view (paraphrasing, from mediabistro):
Nanny state politics are alive and well, and someone recently laughed at me when I said that eventually smoking will be banned in general, sooner than later being very likely. Laugh no more! Here we have the first American city to ban smoking. All I can say is that at least it isn't criminalized (for now).
Smoking Ban Article on San Mateo Daily Journal:
Al Gore just can't stay out of the spotlight, can he? He's recently said that he might not go into politics again, because he is very comfortable and happy being an environmental activist. Hmmm. I don't think you can be an activist and NOT be political. That's kind of the point, isn't it Al? I think he's really enjoying the attention he's getting. Personally, I think he's more effective doing what he's doing now than being part of the government.
Al Gore calls Aussies and Americans "Bonnie and Clyde" of Global Warming:
Aussie PM John Howard Hits Back at Gore, Promotes Nuclear Energy:
't-panic-just-wait-for-a-more-convenient-truth-urges-howard/2006/11/13/1163266484014.html#Lastly, a comment based on some things I read in the Jerusalem Post last night. The left here and in Europe may not be taking Ahmedinejad seriously, as proven by that unwatchable Mike Wallace interview, but I'm going to tell you right now that Israelis have had enough. They've also had enough concerning the Palestinians. With Europe being completely unsympathetic, with Iran's nuclear games only being given lip service, and with bodies piling up on a daily basis on both sides of the border with Gaza, I've been hearing many Israelis stating that they want this nonsense to END, period, and what does that mean? It means this shit is going to come to a head very soon. When told that it would end if they could just give up more land, they say "We gave them Gaza and now it is only more or less a staging ground for attacks." If there was ever a time to prove to people that diplomacy is the only solution, it is now, but I have my doubts.
jason - 11/17/06 08:16
Yes Ajay I think technically it's fine to say that a new direction would mean new leadership in Congress. All I'm wondering is what is that new direction going to be? I'm getting so many messages from different Democrats it's hard to discern.
Yes Ajay I think technically it's fine to say that a new direction would mean new leadership in Congress. All I'm wondering is what is that new direction going to be? I'm getting so many messages from different Democrats it's hard to discern.
ajay - 11/17/06 01:42
It's funny to listen to the sore loser(s) here.
Firstly: there is no "you guys" and "we guys" here. It is precisely this sort of a tribal thinking that puts us in the mess we are in.
Secondly: what policy decision did the Republicans take? How much money to take from Abramoff? How to gerrymander the districts to ensure Republican victories? Which company to give the next no-bid contract??
Thirdly: it had been clear for quite some time that the people (you know, the voters, the people who theoretically should have the real power?) were unhappy with the way things were going, but the Republicans did nothing except rubber-stamp proposals from the Administration. Well, the voters had had enough and the results show it.
All I ask of the Congress is oversight, responsibility and accountability. Enact fair laws; make sure that the laws on the books are being followed; and hold the Administrations feet to the fire. I don't really care if it's the Democrats or the Republicans running the Congress, as long as they're doing their jobs. No one in his/her right mind would claim that the previous 2 Congresses even remotely came close to doing what the people elected them to do.
It's funny to listen to the sore loser(s) here.
Firstly: there is no "you guys" and "we guys" here. It is precisely this sort of a tribal thinking that puts us in the mess we are in.
Secondly: what policy decision did the Republicans take? How much money to take from Abramoff? How to gerrymander the districts to ensure Republican victories? Which company to give the next no-bid contract??
Thirdly: it had been clear for quite some time that the people (you know, the voters, the people who theoretically should have the real power?) were unhappy with the way things were going, but the Republicans did nothing except rubber-stamp proposals from the Administration. Well, the voters had had enough and the results show it.
All I ask of the Congress is oversight, responsibility and accountability. Enact fair laws; make sure that the laws on the books are being followed; and hold the Administrations feet to the fire. I don't really care if it's the Democrats or the Republicans running the Congress, as long as they're doing their jobs. No one in his/her right mind would claim that the previous 2 Congresses even remotely came close to doing what the people elected them to do.
jenks - 11/16/06 18:22
Now I'm really not into the federal gov't dictating every bit of my life and saying what I can and can't do- but after a while on the lung cancer service I will just say the day tobacco disappears from the earth can not come soon enough.
And I went to the forest/elmwood gas station the other day, and they have up such a bitchy whiny baby sign. Complaining that they got their tobacco license taken away. They said "they took it away without even considering the impact it would have on our finances". Aww, poor babies, got in trouble for breaking the law. waah waah. i hate it when that happens.
[forgive my bitchiness I have had a day from hell and am about to lose it.]
Now I'm really not into the federal gov't dictating every bit of my life and saying what I can and can't do- but after a while on the lung cancer service I will just say the day tobacco disappears from the earth can not come soon enough.
And I went to the forest/elmwood gas station the other day, and they have up such a bitchy whiny baby sign. Complaining that they got their tobacco license taken away. They said "they took it away without even considering the impact it would have on our finances". Aww, poor babies, got in trouble for breaking the law. waah waah. i hate it when that happens.
[forgive my bitchiness I have had a day from hell and am about to lose it.]
joshua - 11/16/06 17:49
Ajay thats a fairly cheeky thing to suggest. What we are talking about is substantive policy decisions - most of which even the Democrats themselves are in disagreement on.
"Sticking up for the voters?" Ajay - do you mean to suggest that when the Democrats lose, the voters voices aren't being heard, and when the Democrats win it is then and then alone that the voters voices are being heard? You guys won this one - at least take some time to enjoy it (hook me up with some substantive policy decisions if you can get around to it) and stop being so paranoid. Sheesh! Nobody is *coughahemcough* "stealing" it from you this time! Ha.
Ajay thats a fairly cheeky thing to suggest. What we are talking about is substantive policy decisions - most of which even the Democrats themselves are in disagreement on.
"Sticking up for the voters?" Ajay - do you mean to suggest that when the Democrats lose, the voters voices aren't being heard, and when the Democrats win it is then and then alone that the voters voices are being heard? You guys won this one - at least take some time to enjoy it (hook me up with some substantive policy decisions if you can get around to it) and stop being so paranoid. Sheesh! Nobody is *coughahemcough* "stealing" it from you this time! Ha.
ajay - 11/16/06 12:22
"The Democrats have tried hard to sell "new direction" as their slogan, while at the same time denying what that new direction really means."
Questioning the Administration's policies itself would be a "new direction", no? Given the supine behavior of the Republican-led Congress in the past, just standing up for the voters is, IMHO, a new direction.
"The Democrats have tried hard to sell "new direction" as their slogan, while at the same time denying what that new direction really means."
Questioning the Administration's policies itself would be a "new direction", no? Given the supine behavior of the Republican-led Congress in the past, just standing up for the voters is, IMHO, a new direction.
Not sure how you define cheap. But thursday there is a Warren Miller Movie at sheas called "Off the Grid" Then on friday Dec. 1st Breaking Benjimen is playing Town Ballroom.
you can go see van wilder.......?
albright knox every friday 3-10, its free, and they even serve top shelf drinks in the mezzanine or whatever for like 3 or 4 bucks. great date if you ask me. or just read the artvoice you dumbass.