American Idol

I only have 1 question about American Idol. As I sit here tonight watching Ryan and Randy and Paula fight with Simon and I think about just how terrible a couple of the contestants are tonight. I know that I will watch on Thursday night to see who gets axed. I love the feral nature of the cutthroat competition. That said (my catchphrase!); I absolutely hate and fail to understand why they make us suffer through one more performance of the worst performers on the show!

Cut that whack crap out!

On another note, I finally saw Hustle –n- Flow on cable last week. I liked it. I can totally relate. It’s hard out there for pimp.

Shaved my head.

Well, I started shaving my head in early January. I’m not really sure why. The reactions have been mostly positive. I have only had a couple bad experiences. I like it!

I’m not sure what motivated me. I suppose I noticed that as short as I was wearing it, I couldn’t see much difference in shaving versus shearing. I also don’t handle the clippers as well as I do the blade, I think. Finally it seemed like I could finally have a look I liked. I think I succeeded.

The reactions from my family and friends have been positive. My mom and my brother say they like it. My dad seems to enjoy it. The only dissenting voice has been my wife. She won’t say she doesn’t like it, but to quote her, “I guess there are things about me you don’t like.” Ouch.

There are really only 2 downsides thus far. I really notice the cold. As little hair as I have had, I never thought being completely bald we be so noticeable. It is.

Also since I shave every day, I have had 1 really bad cut and 1 painful cut. The bad cut was in the back of my head. Those 5 bladed razors can take off some serious skin. The wife said she saw “white meat”. Yuck. Also I cut my ear today. I’m quite a bleeder.

All things considered I like the new look. I think I look a little like King Pin from the old Spiderman comics. That’s not a compliment. However I think I like that better than looking like “The Winner.” Which I am gonna watch.

Quote of the day

Here are some odd quotes I find amusing this evening.

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Software is like pinball; if you win you get to play again.

My fantasy is to have 10 or 12 college cheerleaders come over to my house and re-roof it while I take a nap.

Good judgment comes from experience; experience comes from bad judgment.

Love is a very beautiful very intense feeling for a startlingly short period of time. Before long you realize love just gets in the way of the real important things in life like just going to sleep or being left alone. That's when love starts fading and lies kick in.

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I must be getting depressed.

Whiteout

Well, it’s time to post. I actually have too much to say and I can't get myself organized. I know! Let’s play good news – bad news.

I got a new job in Columbus, Ohio. Good news.
I still live in Dayton. Bad news.
I like my new job. Good news.
They were mean to mean to me when I quit my old job. Bad News.
I finally get to drive my new car. Good news.
180 miles per day. Bad news.
Lori works in Columbus. Good news.
Big snowstorm yesterday, today, and tomorrow. Bad news.
Lori and I get to commute together... let’s stop this game.

Well, that didn't pan out. I'll just talk about the weather.

The weatherman finally got it right. We got pounded with the snow in Dayton. They’re predicting 5 to 10 inches before it’s over. They are further predicting an ice storm and dropping temps tomorrow.

We decided to brave the weather today and drive to Columbus because if we missed today there is no way we’d make it tomorrow. I haven't had this job long enough to miss 2 days. It took 3 hours to get to work today. I sure hope somebody notices. I-70 ain't no joke in the snow.

On the plus side of the ledger, Lori found a good room tonight. We got a big room at a good price. Now we’re sheltered from the storm watching American Idol. Hot dog!

Bythewaysumthin, where is the damn global warming?