Personal comparisons

by | May 26, 2004 | Personal

I’ve come to the conclusion that a lot of unhappiness derives from comparing yourself to others. People get upset about not being “as popular” or “as fit” or “as tall” or “as rich” as other people. Wouldn’t...

Rogue

by | May 23, 2004 | Personal

After the improv jam last night (which was moderately fun) I went to a place that sells about 100 different kinds of beer from around the world. I had a Rogue Chocolate Stout. It’s the most expensive bottle of beer I’ve ever had ($20 after tip). I’m...

Revolutions Redux

by | May 21, 2004 | Personal

I watched Matrix: Revolutions with my dad tonight. It was only the second time I’d seen it, so it seemed fresh to me again. My dad is a great guy, but he was typically skeptical of the Matrix and its ideas. I think to him it’s just an action flick, so the...

Shaken

by | May 20, 2004 | Personal

Some quotes, for anyone who might feel the need for inspiration right about now. Sometimes, when one person is missing, the whole world seems depopulated. ~Lamartine Where you used to be, there is a hole in the world, which I find myself constantly walking around in...

Condo cleanup day

by | May 16, 2004 | Personal

Today was condo cleanup day. A bunch of us met out front this morning to take care of weeding and feeding the lawn, as well as sweeping up the winter mess in the parking lot, which was mainly leaves and dirt. The place looks great now. We are putting together plans to...