The past two days I have biked to buy my groceries. Yesterday I went to the Asian Grocery stores on Niagara st. and the Lexington Coop. Today I ventured out to Wegmans for the rest of the stuff. On my way home on Elmwood traffic was pretty much at a standstill as it is most hours of the day. I was in front of the Burchfield Penney when I heard someone shout "Wow!". I turned to look and saw a two rednecks in a rusted out red Chevy Blazer staring at a college girl in tight shorts. The passenger side lowlife was in his early 20's with his seat tilted all the way back sporting a dirty white t-shirt. His facial hair completed the look that said he hadn't showered in days. I'm sure had the vehicle not been in motion he would have a had a shot with her. Soon thereafter Casanova looked directly at me and shouted "faggot!". I sped up my pace in hopes to get my revenge. I knew that I would eventually catch up to them given the pace of traffic. It was finally around Breckenridge st. where they were stopped a red light. I pulled up right next to them looked at him a called him a "douchebag" right to his face. In retrospect it was probably not a great idea. But I didn't stick around for the repercussions. I headed down the one way street in hopes that they wouldn't be able to catch me. It really did make my day.
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09/01/2010 18:17 #52630
Petty, but worth it!08/30/2010 07:09 #52607
Why I have stopped bloggingIn an unsolicited response to (e:paul,52605) . I suppose I have stopped blogging for more than one reason. Part of it is I just haven't had a whole lot I have wanted to share with the world lately. I know this may sound kind of strange but I have had people say things about my blog that aren't really part of estrip and it made me uncomfortable. In turn I stopped blogging because I wasn't sure how much I wanted to share about my life. So many things have happened and changed in my life I would love to be able to write about them here however I am reasonably public with this account and am not certain I am comfortable saying them. I have often thought about starting over here with an anonymous account. But for whatever reason I just haven't. Everytime I start to write a blog I end up erasing it and just continue to lurk. I have actually started to lurk on my own facebook account partly for the same reason.
For me the increased popularity of facebook has had absolutely nothing to do with why I stopped blogging. I was on facebook at least a year before even knew estrip existed. Facebook has gotten to the point of annoying the shit out me. I really can't stand most things that people say and do on facebook. It isn't anywhere near as creative as estrip is. In fact I really only keep it to stay informed.
It also makes me sad to see that the blogging traffic on estrip has dwindled. I obviously have to take some responsibility for not posting much of anything in the past year. When I first moved here and didn't know a single person estrip was one of the best things about Buffalo. I met people instantly. I suppose I don't spend a whole lot of time with estrip people anymore but occasionally I still see them and hang out with them, and it alwasy turns out to be a good time. I would like to say I will blog more from now on, but I'm not certain I will follow through as usual. But I guess one post is a start.
For me the increased popularity of facebook has had absolutely nothing to do with why I stopped blogging. I was on facebook at least a year before even knew estrip existed. Facebook has gotten to the point of annoying the shit out me. I really can't stand most things that people say and do on facebook. It isn't anywhere near as creative as estrip is. In fact I really only keep it to stay informed.
It also makes me sad to see that the blogging traffic on estrip has dwindled. I obviously have to take some responsibility for not posting much of anything in the past year. When I first moved here and didn't know a single person estrip was one of the best things about Buffalo. I met people instantly. I suppose I don't spend a whole lot of time with estrip people anymore but occasionally I still see them and hang out with them, and it alwasy turns out to be a good time. I would like to say I will blog more from now on, but I'm not certain I will follow through as usual. But I guess one post is a start.
paul - 08/30/10 10:02
I totally know how you feel. I wrote something similar in my comment to (e:metalpeter,52594) explaining there are so many things I can no longer talk about like back in 2003-4. At the same time I do like the random public exposure for the other things I write about. I mean I could always go public/private and have a members only section but I think that fundamentally kills the spirit of estrip more than not writing.
I totally know how you feel. I wrote something similar in my comment to (e:metalpeter,52594) explaining there are so many things I can no longer talk about like back in 2003-4. At the same time I do like the random public exposure for the other things I write about. I mean I could always go public/private and have a members only section but I think that fundamentally kills the spirit of estrip more than not writing.
05/12/2010 15:38 #51543
Silence of the Lambs...sort of05/06/2010 13:49 #51515
Ch-ch-ch-ch-ch-ch-changesI have stopped blogging. I'm not really certain as why other than being incredibly busy this semester, mostly I suppose I haven't had much I wanted to say. As of 6pm today I am finished with school, at least for now. It feels strange to have nothing due, and a "clear schedule". I have spent the past five years reinventing myself. It has been a learning experience to say the least. I am now ready to re-enter the workforce. I feel grown up, yet at the same time I feel the same uncertainty with less of the excitement I felt when I was 21. If anything I am proud of myself. I never half-assed anything I did in school this time around. I took it seriously and learned that things worth doing take some effort, and sacrifice. It was a challenging, frustrating, exciting, empowering, and rewarding experience. I am ready for whats next.
ladycroft - 05/13/10 09:24
Happy graduation!!! I think a travel trip is in order :)
Happy graduation!!! I think a travel trip is in order :)
leetee - 05/07/10 10:23
Congrats! Take some time to chill with that 'clear schedule'!!
Interesting that there are a big group of us who took school for granted (or hated it) when we were school age, but appreciate it when we are mature enough to understand its potential. I wish i had gone to college....
Congrats! Take some time to chill with that 'clear schedule'!!
Interesting that there are a big group of us who took school for granted (or hated it) when we were school age, but appreciate it when we are mature enough to understand its potential. I wish i had gone to college....
jbeatty - 05/06/10 23:14
We stuffed our faces at Bistro Europa. The Scotch Egg is one of the finest artery clogging treats known to man.
We stuffed our faces at Bistro Europa. The Scotch Egg is one of the finest artery clogging treats known to man.
tinypliny - 05/06/10 18:30
Co Con Cong Congratulations! \m/ What are you making to celebrate? ;-)
Co Con Cong Congratulations! \m/ What are you making to celebrate? ;-)
12/07/2009 21:00 #50494
Going VegetarianCategory: food
Just kidding, I could eat bacon with a side of bacon for breakfast. I did however make another vegetarian dish tonight. Mushroom and Caramelized Onion Quiche. This was my first quiche and I'm reasonably pleased with the results. I cheated a little bit with the dough and didn't let it rest before I baked it. It did shrink a tiny bit, but it still turned out flaky and delicious.
I used to hate quiche as a child, come to think of it I hated mushrooms as well. This dinner would not have been well received by me at age 8. I have a strange memory of quiche from 7th grade. In my English class there was some sort of contest. I don't recall the the contest but the prize was either a pizza party or a quiche party. I do like quiche but the pizza would probably still win out today.
I used to hate quiche as a child, come to think of it I hated mushrooms as well. This dinner would not have been well received by me at age 8. I have a strange memory of quiche from 7th grade. In my English class there was some sort of contest. I don't recall the the contest but the prize was either a pizza party or a quiche party. I do like quiche but the pizza would probably still win out today.
jenks - 12/08/09 16:12
I love quiche. yum yum yum. that looks delish.
I love quiche. yum yum yum. that looks delish.
theecarey - 12/07/09 22:23
woah..a 7th grade prize "quiche party"?!
I'm with you. I like quiche enough, but good pizza would still win out.
and in the 7th grade, I don't think I would have eaten something called, "quiche".
Mmmm mushrooms! That picture looks yummy. It is quiche, but now you have me thinking about pizza. Pizza porn pics next, please. :D
woah..a 7th grade prize "quiche party"?!
I'm with you. I like quiche enough, but good pizza would still win out.
and in the 7th grade, I don't think I would have eaten something called, "quiche".
Mmmm mushrooms! That picture looks yummy. It is quiche, but now you have me thinking about pizza. Pizza porn pics next, please. :D
tinypliny - 12/07/09 21:22
New rule! If you post a picture, you gotta post the recipé!
Super new rule! If you post a DELICIOUS looking picture, you need to cut that delectable thing into pieces and go around (e:strip) giving peeps a sample.
Don't worry. If you feel awkward, you can always pretend that you are a caroler giving out goodies instead of assailing people's ears.
New rule! If you post a picture, you gotta post the recipé!
Super new rule! If you post a DELICIOUS looking picture, you need to cut that delectable thing into pieces and go around (e:strip) giving peeps a sample.
Don't worry. If you feel awkward, you can always pretend that you are a caroler giving out goodies instead of assailing people's ears.
People are so fucked up. It really disgusts me sometimes. Today I went to my barber on Grant, only to find he wasn't open. I continued down Grant to Amherst to get some sausage and this guy yelled out his window "black people are crazy!" I was really annoyed being that he was yelling it at me as he was driving by. It is such a cowardly thing to do to yell out hateful comments while in a vehicle knowing that nobody can catch you. I wanted to do something but I couldn't.
That's freaking awesome.