This post builds on this one and this one.
A new one for the list of compliments I care about. People have told me that I make things mine. This is similar to the "honest" compliment. But it involves something else. My fifth grade teacher said I wasn't creative enough, and to me the definition of creativity is personalizing projects. The things I really care about and have pride about are distinctly mine. It also demonstrates courage to make things personal. Courage is another trait I appreciate and wish I had more of.
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Tuesday, March 02, 2010
Saturday, December 03, 2005
Another Dopeless Hope Fiend
I read this statement in a bathroom stall on the second floor of the Alexander Mack library at Bridgewater College.
I try not to pay attention to compliments. I have too many flaws to worry about compliments.
A colleague told me that I overemphasize everyday occurrences. He meant it as a backhanded slap, and it irked me at first. But when you think about it, there is so much stupid shit that occurs daily, it needs to be overemphasized. Many do not see the imperfections around them. If I do, then that makes me special.
At Bridgewater two honors students told me that I got more out of reading and learning than the vast majority. They were both intelligent, and I valued their opinion. Many people learn and read superficially (like I did with my classes this semester). People do not understand why I write in the books that I read. To me, reading is a conversation between myself and the author. My notes are my side of the conversation. (They said this because a guy in my group was supposed to read a company's annual report. He did not show up to class, and I had to fill in for him. I was able to question the financial health of the company and answer the professor's questions after reading the report for five minutes. I was also able to take ideas we learned in economics classes and apply them. Very few could do that, especially since there were only four economics majors at Bridgewater.)
ML said I was too intense. I have been around enough good athletes to know what intensity really is. Intensity is underrated. Successful people have to be intense. It is a quality I value.
But, really, I am just another dopeless hope fiend.
I try not to pay attention to compliments. I have too many flaws to worry about compliments.
A colleague told me that I overemphasize everyday occurrences. He meant it as a backhanded slap, and it irked me at first. But when you think about it, there is so much stupid shit that occurs daily, it needs to be overemphasized. Many do not see the imperfections around them. If I do, then that makes me special.
At Bridgewater two honors students told me that I got more out of reading and learning than the vast majority. They were both intelligent, and I valued their opinion. Many people learn and read superficially (like I did with my classes this semester). People do not understand why I write in the books that I read. To me, reading is a conversation between myself and the author. My notes are my side of the conversation. (They said this because a guy in my group was supposed to read a company's annual report. He did not show up to class, and I had to fill in for him. I was able to question the financial health of the company and answer the professor's questions after reading the report for five minutes. I was also able to take ideas we learned in economics classes and apply them. Very few could do that, especially since there were only four economics majors at Bridgewater.)
ML said I was too intense. I have been around enough good athletes to know what intensity really is. Intensity is underrated. Successful people have to be intense. It is a quality I value.
But, really, I am just another dopeless hope fiend.
Wednesday, May 09, 2007
Another Dopeless Hope Fiend 2
This post builds on this one.
GGM says he looks at what I am eating then buys it at the store because he knows it was on sale. This statement made it on my compliments I care about list.
I am a smart shopper. I worked in a grocery store too long to not be one.
A key to smart shopping is to never be hampered by cash flow issues. If the 24 pack of soothing aloe vera toilet paper is on sale for $6, do not buy the generic 4 pack for $1.50 because it is "cheaper" and "my roommate's fat ass uses half of it anyway." A smart shopper can eat and live well while also being cheap.
Also never buy fresh berries, melons, or corn in the winter. They are the definition of a waste of money. They have no flavor and are expensive. It is better to go frozen in the winter. But in the summer, fresh fruit is heavenly.
Good luck to everyone and thank you GGM.
Yeah, I am still another dopeless hope fiend.
In my first post, I sugarcoated the first compliment. The guy called me simple. And that is okay.
GGM says he looks at what I am eating then buys it at the store because he knows it was on sale. This statement made it on my compliments I care about list.
I am a smart shopper. I worked in a grocery store too long to not be one.
A key to smart shopping is to never be hampered by cash flow issues. If the 24 pack of soothing aloe vera toilet paper is on sale for $6, do not buy the generic 4 pack for $1.50 because it is "cheaper" and "my roommate's fat ass uses half of it anyway." A smart shopper can eat and live well while also being cheap.
Also never buy fresh berries, melons, or corn in the winter. They are the definition of a waste of money. They have no flavor and are expensive. It is better to go frozen in the winter. But in the summer, fresh fruit is heavenly.
Good luck to everyone and thank you GGM.
Yeah, I am still another dopeless hope fiend.
In my first post, I sugarcoated the first compliment. The guy called me simple. And that is okay.
Friday, February 22, 2008
Friday Afternoon Blues
1. Personal energy, the passion to do things, and the will to act and live are the most scarce resources. Finding these on a Friday at 5:30PM is like trying to find sanity in politics.
2. Undergraduate research is an oxymoron.
3. Saying "it could be worse" implies that "it could be a whole lot better."
4. A compliment leaves you craving for more compliments.
5. Inaction, blankly staring at a computer screen, and having many long drawn out silent conversations with yourself says something about the way one is living their life.
6. A picture might be worth a thousand words, but sometimes a simple "fuck you" will do.
7. I really hestiate and do not like to use the word "fuck." But my mom does not read this blog.
2. Undergraduate research is an oxymoron.
3. Saying "it could be worse" implies that "it could be a whole lot better."
4. A compliment leaves you craving for more compliments.
5. Inaction, blankly staring at a computer screen, and having many long drawn out silent conversations with yourself says something about the way one is living their life.
6. A picture might be worth a thousand words, but sometimes a simple "fuck you" will do.
7. I really hestiate and do not like to use the word "fuck." But my mom does not read this blog.
Friday, June 15, 2007
Three Of My Many Faults
1. I have to be in control.
My Dad's anti-alcohol anti-drug speech consisted of "I never liked being out of control." He quit smoking cigarettes when he lit another cigarette after having one already lit. He knew then he could not control his smoking, and he quit (and gained eighty pounds).
I have taken his message to heart. I cannot stand to be "out of control." I cannot stand to think my future or present is in someone else's hands. No matter if it is a simple party or meeting, I think I could organize it better.
2. I require others to boost my self-confidence.
This probably comes from my parents too. I define my worth by others' compliments and criticisms. I know this is stupid. But I still do it.
I am getting better. I think this is one of the things that age and perspective cures, but it takes time. And I might be wrong; it might get worse with age.
3. I believe in justice.
I care. I cannot let things go. I believe there is a proper way to act. There is right and not right.
I get involved in other people's struggles. Many times this involvement is a diversion from my own struggles.
These three things are really the same. But their sum leads to me being an angry and unfocused person.
It can also lead to perpetual unhappiness, but I can and will change.
My Dad's anti-alcohol anti-drug speech consisted of "I never liked being out of control." He quit smoking cigarettes when he lit another cigarette after having one already lit. He knew then he could not control his smoking, and he quit (and gained eighty pounds).
I have taken his message to heart. I cannot stand to be "out of control." I cannot stand to think my future or present is in someone else's hands. No matter if it is a simple party or meeting, I think I could organize it better.
2. I require others to boost my self-confidence.
This probably comes from my parents too. I define my worth by others' compliments and criticisms. I know this is stupid. But I still do it.
I am getting better. I think this is one of the things that age and perspective cures, but it takes time. And I might be wrong; it might get worse with age.
3. I believe in justice.
I care. I cannot let things go. I believe there is a proper way to act. There is right and not right.
I get involved in other people's struggles. Many times this involvement is a diversion from my own struggles.
These three things are really the same. But their sum leads to me being an angry and unfocused person.
It can also lead to perpetual unhappiness, but I can and will change.
Thursday, September 06, 2007
Virginia Tech Has Quarterback Problems
Sean Glennon is quoted in this article:
"I think Tom Brady is a little more credible than a lot of the guys that have opinions on me, so it's nice to see," Glennon told reporters in Blacksburg, Va., earlier this week. "It's nice to have someone with obviously a very high football IQ give me compliments."
Good quarterbacks must have confidence, but given his last two performances, Glennon isn't a good quarterback. I might not be credible. I might have a low football IQ. But the last two times he has suited up, he has been consistently horrible while showing flashes of mediocrity.
He lofts one of those deep passes up against LSU, and a defensive lineman is going to put him on his ass during the interception return. I wonder what Tom Brady will say then. He will probably say "good job" like he did last week, because I know he is not watching the game.
"I think Tom Brady is a little more credible than a lot of the guys that have opinions on me, so it's nice to see," Glennon told reporters in Blacksburg, Va., earlier this week. "It's nice to have someone with obviously a very high football IQ give me compliments."
Good quarterbacks must have confidence, but given his last two performances, Glennon isn't a good quarterback. I might not be credible. I might have a low football IQ. But the last two times he has suited up, he has been consistently horrible while showing flashes of mediocrity.
He lofts one of those deep passes up against LSU, and a defensive lineman is going to put him on his ass during the interception return. I wonder what Tom Brady will say then. He will probably say "good job" like he did last week, because I know he is not watching the game.
Wednesday, March 08, 2006
"Baby, Don't You Know You Got It Going On?"*
A commenter called me "real and honest." I have to add that to my 'compliments I care about' list. I thank you commenter. (I am not convinced 'commenter' is or should be a word, but I am sticking with it.)
I crapped out benching today. I was doing threes sets of ten at 235, and I got nine on the last set but I racked the weight and did not even try the tenth rep. I have not done that in a while. It is disappointing, but I will get over it.
The USA layed an egg in the World Baseball Classic. Losing to Canada is like losing to the junior varsity team. I know it is irrational, but I do not like Canada. It is there nationalized health care system.
I have nothing to say, absolutely nothing.
*Joss Stone's "Jet Lag"
I crapped out benching today. I was doing threes sets of ten at 235, and I got nine on the last set but I racked the weight and did not even try the tenth rep. I have not done that in a while. It is disappointing, but I will get over it.
The USA layed an egg in the World Baseball Classic. Losing to Canada is like losing to the junior varsity team. I know it is irrational, but I do not like Canada. It is there nationalized health care system.
I have nothing to say, absolutely nothing.
*Joss Stone's "Jet Lag"
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