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twicketfaceI'd really be fucked if I didn't have opposable thumbs.
Sitting on the toilet yesterday whilst completeing my business, I did what I usually do - I found something to play with (not attached to my body). Sometimes it's my wallet, other times it's my tube of Carmex, depending on what I have on me. Yesterday it was my newly gifted Swiss Army knife, courtesy of Marie's brother. I had examined it before, but not all of the tools. So, I'm goofing around with the scissors, bottle opener and tweezers. I decide it would be wise to extend all of the tools, into some sort of superweapon. As I extended the knife blade, my opposable thumb got in the way, yielding an inch long cut on the side of my thumb. I applied toilet paper until the bleeding mostly stopped and tried to finish my business and pull up my pants. Have you ever tried to do either without use of a thumb? It's more difficult than I envisioned. I need safer toys to play with.
My announcement went out today and I've been *floored* by all of the nice comments. One manager who I've really only talked to during the hiring process came over and told me he was taking me to lunch, saying that if it wasn't for me, he wouldn't be here. I hope that in my new job I'll be more proactive in telling people that they do a good job instead of just when they leave. Little compliments like that go a long way.
I've spent a good part of my day affixing labels to envelopes and signing my name 89 times. Man, I'm going to miss it here.
Tonight should be rocking. Home for dinner, to my parents to drop off the Christmas tree/decorations, over to Terry's for cribbage and a potential trip to Exclusive Company.
Also, I'll have pictures of the before and after of the Beard posted by week's end. Try to not make a mess in your pants in the meantime.
p.s. - it might be coming back sooner than I first thought...
What is your opinion of the death penalty?: If the death penalty could be instituted fairly, I might be more in favor of it. Even still, I don't think we should have the right to judge a life based on minimal circumstances. Even faced with the option of my life or someone elses, I don't think I could kill someone else.
What is your opinion on abortion? I'm pro-choice for everyone else, but pro-life for myself. I think that women should have control over their own bodies. However, I think using abortion *as* birth control is terrible.
How do you feel about the legalization of drugs?: Upholding the straight-edge philosophy, I think drugs are a dead end road. I do think that there is a lot of hypocricy and double-standards when it comes to tobacco/alcohol vs. harder drugs. I do think drugs should be legalized since it would lead to a smaller government and less crime.
Hhow do you feel about censorship? When is it okay and when isn't it?: Everyone has the right to their opinion, even the unpopular ones. Trent Lott has every right to hate minorities, but the general public also has every right to rip him a new one.
What is your opinion on pre-marital sex?: It was pretty great.
Do you identify more strongly as a pacifist or as an "eye for an eye" person?: Despite my enjoyment of video games that inflict Deep Hurting on others, I'm a pacifist.
Do you feel that Bush is a good president? Bitch, please.
Did you vote in the last presidential election? Who did you vote for?: Indeed I did. Nader got my vote because even with no chance of winning, it beats the Two Headed Monster and apathy hands down.
Do you think that Martha Stewart should go to prison for her involvement in insider trading?: I think she should just give her money back.
What is your opinion of Howard Stern? How often do you listen to his radio show, if at all?: I've caught his show on E once or twice. You really won't be unpopular catering to the Lowest Common Denominator of the population.
Are you a feminist?: I think that people deserve equality, regardless of pretty much everything. Call it what you will
How do you feel about Homosexuality? Are you homophobic, gung-ho queer rights or somewhere in between?: Saying that I wish I had more gay friends sounds pretty stupid, but I do wish I had that perspective from time to time. Equality for all, yo.
Do you believe homosexuals should be able to get legally married and receive the same benefits as heterosexual married couples receive?: Affirmative.
How do you feel about gays in the military? As boy scout leaders? As teachers? As church leaders?: Fine by me
Would you say you are more racist or more open-minded about other peoples' races and cultures?: I think I have some racist tendencies/impulses simply do to my environment. Being a "small town boy" has its disadvantages. The point is to recognize and examine those instances and move forward.
Entertainment Preferences:
What radio stations do you listen to? Do you listen to the radio much?: It's NPR or nothing for me. Radio stations make me queasy.
What are your favorite television channels/stations?: Comedy Central, Sci-Fi (just for MST3K) and MTV (simply because I'm a sucker for Real World/Road Rules-related shows)
Do you like to go to museums?: I do. And I need to more often
What kind of art do you like?: Mostly photography. I wish I was better at taking pictures, so I admire those that can do so with talent.
What is the last film you saw in a theater?: Two Towers, which ruled
Do you enjoy going to see plays/musicals or any other kind of live theater? I like seeing plays and such. We saw The Nutcracker in November and I didn't like it so much.
Do you like to read? How often do you read? Are you a fast reader?: I like to read a lot. I usually have two or three books in various stages of completion around the apartment. I realized I've gotten into the bad habit of sometimes skimming and not being an attentive reader. Then, five pages later when I have no idea who some character is, I have to go back. I'm getting better.
What sorts of books do you like to read?: Mostly political/topical/social issues, with some Henry Rollins and Calvin and Hobbes thrown in for good measure.
Who are your favorite comedians?: Lewis Black, Dave Attell, I'll include Rollins in here, as well as Aaron McGruder
Do you like to play sports? Which are your favorites to play?: Tennis is about the old sport I'm mildly unhorrific at.
What are your favorite sports teams, if any?: The Packers and Jaguars are still my favorite teams.
What are your favorite sports to watch?: American football
Do you spend much time on the internet?: Too much
What are your favorite websites?: livejournal.com, misterridiculous.com, espn.com, everything2.com, newsaskew.com, mulletsgalore.com, jsonline.com/packer and so forth
Sitting on the toilet yesterday whilst completeing my business, I did what I usually do - I found something to play with (not attached to my body). Sometimes it's my wallet, other times it's my tube of Carmex, depending on what I have on me. Yesterday it was my newly gifted Swiss Army knife, courtesy of Marie's brother. I had examined it before, but not all of the tools. So, I'm goofing around with the scissors, bottle opener and tweezers. I decide it would be wise to extend all of the tools, into some sort of superweapon. As I extended the knife blade, my opposable thumb got in the way, yielding an inch long cut on the side of my thumb. I applied toilet paper until the bleeding mostly stopped and tried to finish my business and pull up my pants. Have you ever tried to do either without use of a thumb? It's more difficult than I envisioned. I need safer toys to play with.
My announcement went out today and I've been *floored* by all of the nice comments. One manager who I've really only talked to during the hiring process came over and told me he was taking me to lunch, saying that if it wasn't for me, he wouldn't be here. I hope that in my new job I'll be more proactive in telling people that they do a good job instead of just when they leave. Little compliments like that go a long way.
I've spent a good part of my day affixing labels to envelopes and signing my name 89 times. Man, I'm going to miss it here.
Tonight should be rocking. Home for dinner, to my parents to drop off the Christmas tree/decorations, over to Terry's for cribbage and a potential trip to Exclusive Company.
Also, I'll have pictures of the before and after of the Beard posted by week's end. Try to not make a mess in your pants in the meantime.
p.s. - it might be coming back sooner than I first thought...
What is your opinion of the death penalty?: If the death penalty could be instituted fairly, I might be more in favor of it. Even still, I don't think we should have the right to judge a life based on minimal circumstances. Even faced with the option of my life or someone elses, I don't think I could kill someone else.
What is your opinion on abortion? I'm pro-choice for everyone else, but pro-life for myself. I think that women should have control over their own bodies. However, I think using abortion *as* birth control is terrible.
How do you feel about the legalization of drugs?: Upholding the straight-edge philosophy, I think drugs are a dead end road. I do think that there is a lot of hypocricy and double-standards when it comes to tobacco/alcohol vs. harder drugs. I do think drugs should be legalized since it would lead to a smaller government and less crime.
Hhow do you feel about censorship? When is it okay and when isn't it?: Everyone has the right to their opinion, even the unpopular ones. Trent Lott has every right to hate minorities, but the general public also has every right to rip him a new one.
What is your opinion on pre-marital sex?: It was pretty great.
Do you identify more strongly as a pacifist or as an "eye for an eye" person?: Despite my enjoyment of video games that inflict Deep Hurting on others, I'm a pacifist.
Do you feel that Bush is a good president? Bitch, please.
Did you vote in the last presidential election? Who did you vote for?: Indeed I did. Nader got my vote because even with no chance of winning, it beats the Two Headed Monster and apathy hands down.
Do you think that Martha Stewart should go to prison for her involvement in insider trading?: I think she should just give her money back.
What is your opinion of Howard Stern? How often do you listen to his radio show, if at all?: I've caught his show on E once or twice. You really won't be unpopular catering to the Lowest Common Denominator of the population.
Are you a feminist?: I think that people deserve equality, regardless of pretty much everything. Call it what you will
How do you feel about Homosexuality? Are you homophobic, gung-ho queer rights or somewhere in between?: Saying that I wish I had more gay friends sounds pretty stupid, but I do wish I had that perspective from time to time. Equality for all, yo.
Do you believe homosexuals should be able to get legally married and receive the same benefits as heterosexual married couples receive?: Affirmative.
How do you feel about gays in the military? As boy scout leaders? As teachers? As church leaders?: Fine by me
Would you say you are more racist or more open-minded about other peoples' races and cultures?: I think I have some racist tendencies/impulses simply do to my environment. Being a "small town boy" has its disadvantages. The point is to recognize and examine those instances and move forward.
Entertainment Preferences:
What radio stations do you listen to? Do you listen to the radio much?: It's NPR or nothing for me. Radio stations make me queasy.
What are your favorite television channels/stations?: Comedy Central, Sci-Fi (just for MST3K) and MTV (simply because I'm a sucker for Real World/Road Rules-related shows)
Do you like to go to museums?: I do. And I need to more often
What kind of art do you like?: Mostly photography. I wish I was better at taking pictures, so I admire those that can do so with talent.
What is the last film you saw in a theater?: Two Towers, which ruled
Do you enjoy going to see plays/musicals or any other kind of live theater? I like seeing plays and such. We saw The Nutcracker in November and I didn't like it so much.
Do you like to read? How often do you read? Are you a fast reader?: I like to read a lot. I usually have two or three books in various stages of completion around the apartment. I realized I've gotten into the bad habit of sometimes skimming and not being an attentive reader. Then, five pages later when I have no idea who some character is, I have to go back. I'm getting better.
What sorts of books do you like to read?: Mostly political/topical/social issues, with some Henry Rollins and Calvin and Hobbes thrown in for good measure.
Who are your favorite comedians?: Lewis Black, Dave Attell, I'll include Rollins in here, as well as Aaron McGruder
Do you like to play sports? Which are your favorites to play?: Tennis is about the old sport I'm mildly unhorrific at.
What are your favorite sports teams, if any?: The Packers and Jaguars are still my favorite teams.
What are your favorite sports to watch?: American football
Do you spend much time on the internet?: Too much
What are your favorite websites?: livejournal.com, misterridiculous.com, espn.com, everything2.com, newsaskew.com, mulletsgalore.com, jsonline.com/packer and so forth
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Date: 2003-01-10 06:18 am (UTC)