Wednesday, November 30, 2005
Love Me Two Times
Ok folks, here's a little story about some professional wrestlers. Although, I encourage you to please read it, even if you are not a wrestling fan. It has relavance, trust me.
Several months ago, back in February or March, the wrestling world was surprised to hear that Matt Hardy and Lita (Amy Dumas) had split up. Now, this wasn't a gimmick......well, it was after, but the two were a real life couple as well. And it was a real split. See, Lita cheated on Matt. She cheated with one of his closest friends, Edge (Adam Copeland). It wasn't long before all the internet fans found out about this. So, before you knew it, Lita (who was a face, aka a "good guy" er, I mean girl) was getting booed at the shows, and recieved 'SLUT' chants. It got so bad that she was becoming distressed over it. Almost unable to do her job due to a few thousand people chanting "SLUT, SLUT, SLUT" Who could blame her? I mean, cheating on a significant other, a slut does not make. Matt Hardy had written about this whole experience on his personal website, and was promptly fired for doing so. I grew rather sick of the fans reaction. I mean, truth be told, it was none of their business. It was only Edge, his wife Lisa, Matt and Lita's business. That's all.
Things have settled since then, Matt's back working for WWE, and Lita's now a heel (bad) but my main point here stems from the original act.
1. If feelings developed between Amy and Adam, it's not something they should have kept from Matt and Lisa (Edge's wife at the time). They should have simply owned up to it and said " we didn't plan for this to happen, but it happened" instead of sneaking around.
2. And this one'd never happen, the fans should have shut the hell up. The only people that this involved were Adam, Amy, Matt and Lisa. Granted, Matt did talk about this on his personal website, and even let Lisa vent her frustrations on said website, that doesn't give the world the right to label Lita a slut. But, it's tough to silence so many people. Hell, it's tought to keep a few....people quiet.
Ultimately, Edge & Lita were in the wrong here. None of this would have happened if they hadn't cheated. But that doesn't mean that they deserved to be treated the way they were.
There are lessons to be learned here kids.
1. Don't cheat. If you develop feelings for someone else, own up to it. It may be rough, but it's better than sneaking around behind their back.
2. Don't gossip. It's one thing if you are told about the situation, or approached for advice, but that doesn't give you the right to tell others.
3. If it's none of your business.......stay the fuck out!
Several months ago, back in February or March, the wrestling world was surprised to hear that Matt Hardy and Lita (Amy Dumas) had split up. Now, this wasn't a gimmick......well, it was after, but the two were a real life couple as well. And it was a real split. See, Lita cheated on Matt. She cheated with one of his closest friends, Edge (Adam Copeland). It wasn't long before all the internet fans found out about this. So, before you knew it, Lita (who was a face, aka a "good guy" er, I mean girl) was getting booed at the shows, and recieved 'SLUT' chants. It got so bad that she was becoming distressed over it. Almost unable to do her job due to a few thousand people chanting "SLUT, SLUT, SLUT" Who could blame her? I mean, cheating on a significant other, a slut does not make. Matt Hardy had written about this whole experience on his personal website, and was promptly fired for doing so. I grew rather sick of the fans reaction. I mean, truth be told, it was none of their business. It was only Edge, his wife Lisa, Matt and Lita's business. That's all.
Things have settled since then, Matt's back working for WWE, and Lita's now a heel (bad) but my main point here stems from the original act.
1. If feelings developed between Amy and Adam, it's not something they should have kept from Matt and Lisa (Edge's wife at the time). They should have simply owned up to it and said " we didn't plan for this to happen, but it happened" instead of sneaking around.
2. And this one'd never happen, the fans should have shut the hell up. The only people that this involved were Adam, Amy, Matt and Lisa. Granted, Matt did talk about this on his personal website, and even let Lisa vent her frustrations on said website, that doesn't give the world the right to label Lita a slut. But, it's tough to silence so many people. Hell, it's tought to keep a few....people quiet.
Ultimately, Edge & Lita were in the wrong here. None of this would have happened if they hadn't cheated. But that doesn't mean that they deserved to be treated the way they were.
There are lessons to be learned here kids.
1. Don't cheat. If you develop feelings for someone else, own up to it. It may be rough, but it's better than sneaking around behind their back.
2. Don't gossip. It's one thing if you are told about the situation, or approached for advice, but that doesn't give you the right to tell others.
3. If it's none of your business.......stay the fuck out!
Thursday, November 24, 2005
Winter Wonderland
I am utterly infuriated right now. I am sitting at the computer, forced to listen to the incesent meowing of one Ziggy Stardust, aka Ziggles, aka the bane of my existance. She will not shut up. 'Why?' you ask. Well, that's simple, because she wants food. Yes, I could feed her, but then Tristan will get up later, probably after I've gone to bed since I'm working the midnight shift this week, and feed her again. That in itself is simply rewarding her for her annoyance. I refuse to reward this cat for bad behavior. ...........She seems to have ceased for the time being, which will allow me to move on to the original point of this entry. THE SNOW.
See, I've always been a fan of the Christmas season, even as a child. And no, as a child, it was not all "presents, presents, presents". I loved decorating the house with my Mom. I still love decorating for Christmas, as Amanda can atest to since her and I (along with some help from Joanna and Tristan) decorated the apartment for the holidays. I also find this season to be somewhat romantic. I don't know, being cuddled up together under a blanket, drinking hot chocolate, playful snow fights, sitting by a fire. Nice romantic kinda stuff. After all, I am a big ball of sap when it comes to romance. But, the snow and ice, the wind, the cold...oh Gods the COLD, the horrible driving conditions, the general downward turn in people's moods, it's all got to go. I hate it. And it frustrates me how I can hate a season that I love so much.......if you follow me.
Sadly, there is nothing I can do to stave off winter. It is coming, nay, it is here. And I for one can't wait until Spring, when everything is renewed. Think warm thoughts.......think warm thoughts.........think warm thoughts.......
Until next time friends
See, I've always been a fan of the Christmas season, even as a child. And no, as a child, it was not all "presents, presents, presents". I loved decorating the house with my Mom. I still love decorating for Christmas, as Amanda can atest to since her and I (along with some help from Joanna and Tristan) decorated the apartment for the holidays. I also find this season to be somewhat romantic. I don't know, being cuddled up together under a blanket, drinking hot chocolate, playful snow fights, sitting by a fire. Nice romantic kinda stuff. After all, I am a big ball of sap when it comes to romance. But, the snow and ice, the wind, the cold...oh Gods the COLD, the horrible driving conditions, the general downward turn in people's moods, it's all got to go. I hate it. And it frustrates me how I can hate a season that I love so much.......if you follow me.
Sadly, there is nothing I can do to stave off winter. It is coming, nay, it is here. And I for one can't wait until Spring, when everything is renewed. Think warm thoughts.......think warm thoughts.........think warm thoughts.......
Until next time friends
Wednesday, November 16, 2005
Father of Mine
Hey
Ok so I'm not sure where this post is gonna go to, I just feel the need to rant. See, I have two friends, two very close, dear friends of mine, who are both having father problems. It makes me appreciate the Homer-esque "doesn't show interest, but doesn't mean he doesn't care" approach my father has taken. But, this isn't about my Dad, so let me move on a little bit.
Ok, best friend #1. Her Father is being extremely selfish in my opinion. (I plan on making these somewhat anonymous, since it's not my place to spill the details) But yeah, he's being selfish and a real jerk. He's putting himself ahead of his family. And I don't mean skipping a family affair to go golfing (that was just an example, I figured golf is kinda Dad-like) no, he's pretty much abandoning his family. Granted, the guys kids are moved out for right now, but his kids are in school. What if they need to move back home for financial reasons? What about his own wife? He just doesn't seem to care and it pisses me off. What hurts even more is that there's nothing I can do, to help my friend. Yeah, I can tell her, "I'm here for you if you need to talk" But that can only be said so many times, before sounding like a broken record. I just wish I could help her.
Friend #2. OK, this one's a little more general. Also, another very close friend of mine, only her father is a bit of an ass all the time. She has flat out told me she hates him, and has told me why. Again, it's not my place to mention details, so I'm sorry you only get half a story here, but just go with me on this. Again, it's just frustrating to know that I can't do anything.
I guess, sometimes I wish I could be more than the shoulder to lean/cry/bitch on. But, sometimes, that's enough. So, to both of you (I hope you know who you are) I am here if you need to talk, or to rant.
Jeff
Ok so I'm not sure where this post is gonna go to, I just feel the need to rant. See, I have two friends, two very close, dear friends of mine, who are both having father problems. It makes me appreciate the Homer-esque "doesn't show interest, but doesn't mean he doesn't care" approach my father has taken. But, this isn't about my Dad, so let me move on a little bit.
Ok, best friend #1. Her Father is being extremely selfish in my opinion. (I plan on making these somewhat anonymous, since it's not my place to spill the details) But yeah, he's being selfish and a real jerk. He's putting himself ahead of his family. And I don't mean skipping a family affair to go golfing (that was just an example, I figured golf is kinda Dad-like) no, he's pretty much abandoning his family. Granted, the guys kids are moved out for right now, but his kids are in school. What if they need to move back home for financial reasons? What about his own wife? He just doesn't seem to care and it pisses me off. What hurts even more is that there's nothing I can do, to help my friend. Yeah, I can tell her, "I'm here for you if you need to talk" But that can only be said so many times, before sounding like a broken record. I just wish I could help her.
Friend #2. OK, this one's a little more general. Also, another very close friend of mine, only her father is a bit of an ass all the time. She has flat out told me she hates him, and has told me why. Again, it's not my place to mention details, so I'm sorry you only get half a story here, but just go with me on this. Again, it's just frustrating to know that I can't do anything.
I guess, sometimes I wish I could be more than the shoulder to lean/cry/bitch on. But, sometimes, that's enough. So, to both of you (I hope you know who you are) I am here if you need to talk, or to rant.
Jeff
Wednesday, November 09, 2005
I Love Myself Today
Hello one and all.
Yes, I know I said I was going to try to keep this little corner of the internet that I call home updated every week or so. Well, that was before the internet decided to die on me. It went down here at home and between work and Amanda & Tristen having school and work, we didn't get around to calling Cogeco fora while. But the important thing is, like Steven Tyler says, "I'm BAAAAAACK! I'm back in the saddle again."
OK, so a couple days ago I was thinking, what if I were born under a different astrological sign? Like, what if I was born under, for example, Aries or Leo? What if I had a little more "firey" personality? I would certainly fit in better in certain circles. So, these thoughts were running through my head when all of the sudden this thought popped into my head. Nooo!!! I can't be someone else, I love me too much. If I were a Leo, or a Taurus or something, I wouldn't be goofy. I wouldn't have that same constant urge to be protective of my friends. I wouldn't be the talker that I am. (I do have a penchant for rambling) I wouldn't be me. And for the first time in my life, I didn't like the thought of not being me. So, that was my big revelation. It took a while, but I'm starting to feel comfortable in my own skin. It's a nice feeling.
Oh, and for anyone not in the know, I cut my hair.......a bunch.
Love you all
Jeff
Yes, I know I said I was going to try to keep this little corner of the internet that I call home updated every week or so. Well, that was before the internet decided to die on me. It went down here at home and between work and Amanda & Tristen having school and work, we didn't get around to calling Cogeco fora while. But the important thing is, like Steven Tyler says, "I'm BAAAAAACK! I'm back in the saddle again."
OK, so a couple days ago I was thinking, what if I were born under a different astrological sign? Like, what if I was born under, for example, Aries or Leo? What if I had a little more "firey" personality? I would certainly fit in better in certain circles. So, these thoughts were running through my head when all of the sudden this thought popped into my head. Nooo!!! I can't be someone else, I love me too much. If I were a Leo, or a Taurus or something, I wouldn't be goofy. I wouldn't have that same constant urge to be protective of my friends. I wouldn't be the talker that I am. (I do have a penchant for rambling) I wouldn't be me. And for the first time in my life, I didn't like the thought of not being me. So, that was my big revelation. It took a while, but I'm starting to feel comfortable in my own skin. It's a nice feeling.
Oh, and for anyone not in the know, I cut my hair.......a bunch.
Love you all
Jeff
