Love

I've decided in an effort to balance the hate in my life (please refer to my previous post) - I need to blog about the things that I love. At the moment, my blog is not zen - as Michele would say. So I've compiled a list of things that I enjoy about life. None of these things should really be a suprise to anyone, well - yea... on with the show. I reserve the right to not have to explain myself.

1. Thunder - Super heavy rain accompanied by thunder - especially - when I am cuddled up in my warm, cozy bed. I've been known to stay there for hours on end just enjoying it.

2. Chocolate - Let us ge this out of the way... I love chocolate. The End.

3. Music - If you know me - you know that I can't live without music and that I enjoy it to the fullest by listening to it as loud as possible. I love the feel of it and pretty much have it on whenever possible.

4. My Grandma - she's awesome, if not a little on the old side. When I was kid she would give me bowls of frosting when I was sick, let me help with all of the cooking and she would play with my hair and scratch my back as I fell asleep for my naps. If you have met her (as some have) - you know she is amazing.

5. Playing and Scratching - Creepy sounding? Yes. Please, no one use your imagination (especially you), just let me tell you what I mean. If you look at number 4, you will know. I love it when someone , plays with my hair. No really, there is nothing that I love more. It is irresistable.

6. Massage - I like getting them more than I like giving them. What more can I say about that?

7. Working - I'm a workaholic. Though I enjoy a vacation here and there - if I have too much time off, I start to lose my mind. Though I tend to overcompensate by working all of the time.

8. Sleeping - With others or by myself - it is all good.

9. Wakeboarding - Though I suck - Never was there a better sport. August cannot come soon enough...

And the cherry on top on the total cheesy, suckfest:

10. You - As a reader of my blog and as a friend - I love you. Please - shed tears of joy and sing my praise ... mostly? I just want you to give me stuff.

There you go! A list of things I love. Now I know why I never blog about that icky happy stuff - it took me forever to get this out. Raging and hating are so much easier - so no worries, your loveable Rage will return shortly. I just need to go and enjoy the Zen of my life...

Hate

Now, I know that HATE is a strong word. I was brought up in a household where I was not allowed to utter the word (or shut up, sucks, pissed and all four letter words). I could dislike something but not hate it. Well, as I get older and wiser... mostly just older - I realize that I can hate things, I can hate a lot of things. And as days go even further by my tolerance for certain things becomes less and less and less.

*This update is brought to you courtesy of my job and all of the craziness that I put up with - even if it is for a good cause*

And now, a list of basic things I hate in people (well - myself included):

1. Lying - I mean really? Ugh, nothing irks me more than having someone lie to my face. Oh and omitting the truth - still lying and still pisses me off. Granted sometimes it is necessary to fib a little, somtimes it just can't be helped - but doesn't it eat you up inside? It does me - it sucks to have that tiny cricket telling me what is right and wrong. Damn you Jiminy!

2. Hypocrisy - Now, I try not to be hypocritical. And maybe the fact that hypocrisy bothers me so much is hypocritical. But say what you mean, feel and think - don't say something others want to hear or don't want to hear just to do it - or whatever your reason may be. Man up and tell it like it is - it might suck but at least it is the truth.

3. Sneakiness - Now, hypocrisy bites me when it comes to being sneaky as well, but I do make a valiant effort not to be sneaky, so that should count for something, right? But honestly - sneakiness? Skirting around the truth and keeping things a secret? You will be found out. And I wait for the day when all of the skeletons in my closet are found. At least I'm trying not to shove too many more in there!

4. Disrespect - Respect me and I will respect you. Make me lose that respect for you and it may be a long time coming before you get it back. I expect nothing less of everyone else. This is a hard concept to teach people who just don't care - nevertheless, I soldier on...

So, got that off of my chest. Woohoo, does that feel good. Feel free to add to my list - I definately have a more extensive list somewhere... Good times on the ragin' front. Ate mais, peeps!

I Wish People Would Understand!

So here it is - my update when I complain. There are a few things that I say and I mean, but people don't seem to take it to heart. So here goes!

I wish that people would just understand that:

1. I really do like chocolate and need to eat it all the time. I don't care what you say - I really do crave it at that time of the month :)

2. I like to listen to loud music. The feel of the bass in the pit of my stomach - So GREAT!

3. I don't wake up well. I'm not a morning person - leave me alone. If you wake me up I might kill you, especially if you are annoying.

4. Once my friends start dating someone seriously or become engaged or married - YOU ARE DEAD TO ME!!! There are several of you that this is aimed at - I might still like you and interact with you AND I may or may not enjoy the company of your significant other - You are still dead to me. (someday I will elaborate in a post as to why - it is a long story).

5. I'm crazy. Deal with it - you chose to be my friend. I didn't force you to hang out with me or whatever. You knew what you were getting into. If you want out or I want out - let it go man, cause it's gone.

Wow, do I feel better getting that off of my chest. Any questions, comments or concerns - let me know and I'll clarify. Until next time!