Well, I would just like to say that I had a REALLY funny post written about my last days at school, my long forgotten to-do list, and my laundry dilemma. Ok, maybe it wasn't all that funny. But I still wrote it.
AND THEN blogger decided to not save my masterpiece and when I clicked on the "post" button, I got an error message and my really funny post was gone. You just can't create that kind of magic twice so I gave up and ate four pieces of beef jerky.
I really wanted my last post for 2010 to be a winner, but it's 1:30 a.m. and I have to drive to the airport in the morning so I'm going to call it a year and move on.
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12.27.2010
12.13.2010
Pose with a purpose
Last time I was in Lubbock, one of Taylor's last remaining pairs of jeans got a hole in them. I've been trying to convince him since this summer that he really needs more than three pairs of jeans, but he was still refusing. So I took matters into my own hands and got the style and size from his pants so that I could begin the hunt for new jeans.
I soon discovered though that Taylor's preferred style of jeans was discontinued in the 2006-2007 time frame. Which obviously means that Taylor hasn't bought new jeans in 3 years. After this discovery, we decided that we could just look around Del Rio while I was in town this past weekend. Unfortunately the choices in the Plaza del Sol mall are limited so we left empty handed. Taylor was ok with this because he still has a pair of jeans left. They have a hole in the back pocket though so I thought I would continue with the search online.
Which leads me to the real reason for this post. As much fun as it is to make fun of Taylor for only owning one pair of jeans and for making the claim that once he finds a pair he likes, he is going to stock up on them, I can't fault him for being...frugal.
Anyways, I was continuing my search and as I looked through all the pictures of men in jeans, I started to laugh because of all the...stances.
Most of which included the awkward "weight on one leg and my thumb in a pocket"
Seriously, what is with the one thumb in the back pocket? These poses remind me of the awkward teenager standing in the corner at a party.
How about a power stance people? At least put both hands on your hips like you mean it.
12.05.2010
Growing Up
It turns out that at some point, we are all expected to "grow up" and start acting like adults. Of course there are those who choose not to accept this responsibility and continue to pretend they are still Peter Pans, but in general, it is assumed that once you reach a certain age, you should act accordingly.
Also, I think you start to realize you are making progress in the whole growing up thing when you start to reflect on your past actions as well as perhaps regret a few of them.
In my case, there hasn't been too much of a leap from irresponsible to functioning member of society. Of course I had the weeks when I didn't do homework, slept until 2 in the afternoon, and used an entire package of paper plates and plastic utensils just to avoid the dishes. But I did pay bills and somehow managed to get out of school holding a degree.
The things I reflect upon are mainly my emotions. Perhaps I will reach adulthood when things not going exactly as I plan doesn't make me see red and cause my bottom lip to poke out. It's true, I'm 21 and it still happens. Or maybe it will be when I stop fighting back tears when someone doesn't like my idea.
Pouting seems to be the main issue here.
Also, I think that once I accept that just because someone is at fault for something, it doesn't mean they have to be blamed for it, I will be in a better position to call myself an adult.
Eating habits probably play a factor in the process as well. At some point, the days of surviving on pizza rolls, ramen noodles and skittles must end. Cooking should involve more than just "assembling" and the "pull tab on box" directions should decrease considerably.
I'm not sure when I will completely reach adulthood or finish growing up, but I do know that I've got a long way. I know a few of the personality traits that I could live without though so in the meantime I'll be looking for ways to shed those.
Also, I think you start to realize you are making progress in the whole growing up thing when you start to reflect on your past actions as well as perhaps regret a few of them.
In my case, there hasn't been too much of a leap from irresponsible to functioning member of society. Of course I had the weeks when I didn't do homework, slept until 2 in the afternoon, and used an entire package of paper plates and plastic utensils just to avoid the dishes. But I did pay bills and somehow managed to get out of school holding a degree.
The things I reflect upon are mainly my emotions. Perhaps I will reach adulthood when things not going exactly as I plan doesn't make me see red and cause my bottom lip to poke out. It's true, I'm 21 and it still happens. Or maybe it will be when I stop fighting back tears when someone doesn't like my idea.
Pouting seems to be the main issue here.
Also, I think that once I accept that just because someone is at fault for something, it doesn't mean they have to be blamed for it, I will be in a better position to call myself an adult.
Eating habits probably play a factor in the process as well. At some point, the days of surviving on pizza rolls, ramen noodles and skittles must end. Cooking should involve more than just "assembling" and the "pull tab on box" directions should decrease considerably.
I'm not sure when I will completely reach adulthood or finish growing up, but I do know that I've got a long way. I know a few of the personality traits that I could live without though so in the meantime I'll be looking for ways to shed those.
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