Destiny

If I believe in destiny…

• I was destined to meet my wife
• I was destined to have the most beautiful little girl in the world
• I was destined to realize my calling and go back to school
• I was destined to end up in the same industry as my father
• I was destined to never again speak to anyone I’ve ever been in a band with
• I was destined to have the job that got me through college and helped me start my family
• I was destined to be screwed over by people I used to care about
• I was destined to meet the people I’ve met over the last several years

and finally…

• I was destined to be the happiest 25-year-old I know.

Do I believe in destiny?

Goodbye MySpace! …sort of

I am officially leaving MySpace! Well, not exactly. I still have a profile, but you wouldn’t recognize it as a MySpace profile (except of course for the ugly ad at the top). I’ve moved my blog to WordPress. Any pictures I put up will be hosted by some other web photo hosting site (think Flikr). My profile music is being played by a much better, and more reliable, player. Also, people can no longer put whatever they want on my page through comments.

You may be thinking, “Why the hell is he doing this?” I know, it seems like a lot of work, but I just got to a breaking point. MySpace’s standard tools are crappy. I knew there were a shitload of better tools out there to use on the internet for everything that MySpace does. Also, I wanted to be unique, just like everyone else on here, but I wasn’t satisfied with the same old-same old. I set out to prove that you can participate in the social network without being a slave to the proprietary blog tool, photo hosting, music playback, etc. And yes, it was a lot of work (thanks hyalineskies!), but I friggin’ love it!

No, I will not help you set up your MySpace this way.  No, I will not give you tips on using html/css/flash/java/mochaccino/c++/latte/ebay/teh intarnets. Not even if you pay me. Well… I might be open depending on the offer.

This is definitely an experiment for me, so I hope it goes well. Please give me some feedback on what you think of the whole setup. Also, you can comment on this blog without signing up or becoming a member. Isn’t that great?

Bluetooth headsets suck

How to Deal with Obnoxious Bluetooth Users

7 Ways to Vent Your Frustration

1. Repeat everything they say.Everytime the bluetooth user says something into the air… repeat it. They’ll catch on and when they finally get off the phone you’ll be a hero. You can even spice it up with the classic stupid voice you used as a kid when you couldn’t deliver a decent comeback. Not only is it effective, it’s funny. If they have anything say to you afterward just keep copying them. Vintage Immature Smart-Ass. “Stop copying me!” – “Stop copying me!“

2. Inquire about the conversation.

When they finally get off the phone ask them what they were talking about. With any luck they’ll tell you it’s none of your business. Then you can retort with: “No shit! Next time wait till after you get your frappachino and take the convo outside dick-head!”

3. Grab the bluetooth off their ear and run away.

The bastard will never see it coming. Just swipe it off and make a run for it. If they’re gaining on you just throw it in the street. Or better yet, turn around and throw it right at their face. Then kick ‘em in the shin and bolt. That’ll teach ‘em.

4. Stare

Sometimes just staring at someone will get your point across. If they keep talking or try to ignore you just get closer and closer. Get as close as you can and breath really hard and slow. Try not to speak or laugh if they finally confront you. Just keep staring.

5. Throw piping hot coffee in their face.

This is a little drastic and may be another situation where you may have to run away. Actually, you should runaway. Nonetheless, you’re having the worst day in your life and all you want to do is get a scone and an espresso to get you through the rest of it. But the guy four people behind you is yapping away like he’s talking to everyone in the store and you’ve finally had it. Quickly change your order to a regular coffee and throw it right into his face. Keep in mind though, if you’re caught you’ll probably be facing legal charges. But, if you get away clean you’ll be satisfied for life. Next time you have a bad day you can think about the time you threw hot liquid in that yuppies face.

6. Push them over you’re friend who is quietly kneeling behind them.

This obviously requires another person who is willing to take a risk for the good of mankind. It doesn’t even have to be a friend. More than likely, the person next to you will be as frustrated and annoyed as you. Just check their other ear for a bluetooth device before you ask them to conspire with you. They could be on the dark side.

7. Politely ask them to get off the phone.

source: http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/80186/how_to_deal_with_obnoxious_bluetooth.html
Used without permission. Tee hee!

Free Hand

“Free Hand”
-Derek Shulman

Who would believe me now that my hands are free, that my hands are free.
I never thought it would ever come to me, ever come to me.
Now that my life’s my own, I leave you behind, leaving you behind.
What ever made you think that I’d change my mind, that I’d change my mind.

It wasn’t hard to run, break away from you, break away from you,
After all you’d done, what was I to do, what was I to do.
Who’s gonna take my place in the games you play, in the games you play.
Nobody’s listening now to the things you say, all the things you say.

Now my hands are free from the ties, from the ties.
Now I look forward to the future, where it lies.
And with you, feeling low, looking black
Here, now my head is clear, why should I look back.

When it was over did you have regrets, did you have regrets.
Or did you really think it was over yet, it was over yet.
Now that my life’s my own I leave you behind, leaving you behind.
What ever made you think that I’d change my mind, change my mind.
Change my mind. Change my mind.

musically here: http://www.myspace.com/gentlegiant45