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October 27th,2008
Voting, virgins, and alcohol
Today was another milestone in my life. It is the first time that I have ever voted in Florida. My absentee ballot in the 2000 election mysteriously got lost. I wanted Gore to win so bad in 2000. Not to complain but Bush only did one thing for me in my life. Bush raised my military pay tremendously. I am no longer a soldier and have realized that Bush is not very smart. The majority of politicians only care about themselves and make false promises in hopes of securing the most powerful position in the world. When you are a registered democrat but contest a bigger government what do you do? You vote for McCain! I don't care what people say about my vote. Maybe I betrayed the democratic party but you failed to sway my decision. The real problem is that you rubbed my face in how great of a candidate Obama is. You make him sound like the next best thing since sugar. If it sounds too good to be true than it probably is. By the way all those celeb endorsements really turned me off. What the fuck does Matt Damon know about politics? Hollywood shouldn't influence your decision; be free to think for yourself.
On a good note I had a blast at the Rocky Horror Picture Show this past Saturday night. The Rich Weirdoes really put on a good show and my date for the night was impressed. I am sorry that I may have been extremely intoxicated and a little obnoxious but that is life. Time warp it bitch! :P
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November 17th,2008
Holiday Blues
The holiday season is upon us and many are struggling to find the money to buy gifts to show we care. Well let me tell you this; Christmas is going to fucking suck for everyone this year!
I will not be the only one crying my eyes out after seeing how much I spent for Christmas this year. I will be joined by the many who call the unemployment line every two weeks for that small check just so we can buy presents. All your bills for December will take a backseat to gift shopping. My father told me that I should consider not buying anyone presents for Christmas. He says he doesn't care if anyone buys him anything. Well I say the same damn thing but I really do care. We all care if we get something. We are built on a "me" society. What can you do for me? What can you get me? When are you going to fuck me?( last line is for Britney Spears)
As much as we want to deny our need for acceptance and gifts; we can't. Don't sit there and type me up an e-mail telling me that you have no problem with receiving nothing on Christmas day. The only way you would say that is if you are Jewish. Hell you get 12 presents each year. I know what it is like not to get a present on Christmas day.
I remember sitting in my barracks room one Christmas and eating Ramen noodles and watching "A Christmas Story" on television. It really sucked but I know that is a reality a lot of soldiers are going to face this Christmas. For all of us who are not currently serving we have a better chance of spending the holidays with others. Some of us strongly oppose family gatherings but we don't want to become the family asshole. You know the asshole the family always talks about. You wouldn't know about this because you are the asshole that doesn't show up when these conversations go on. They conversations go on at the family gatherings you miss.
Assholes aside; I am going to do my best to buy things this year. I try to make a budget on what I spend. Last year I spent a few dollars shy of a grand. I did this while I was jobless, hopeless, and virtually penniless. I find a way to to make it work. The only thing I want this Christmas is a job or a shiny bullet to put in a gun. I guess I don't have to worry about using the bullet because no one in my family would get me a gun for Christmas. I don't think it is because they are cheap skates but I already asked for a gun for Christmas and that takes it off of the Christmas list. I am starting to learn that if I really don't want something for Christmas I should ask for it. Then I know I won't get it. This beats my previous technique of asking for nothing which backfired more than once.
Off I go to take a shower. Merry Christmas to all and I hope you all get shit in a stocking. Fucking perverts! :P
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November 27th,2008
Being a Hero
Tonight was a somber night for me. I celebrated Thanksgiving and ate some deep fried turkey. There was green beans, stuffing, pumpkin pie, and all the other fixings that I look foward to at the end of the month in November. It is the one day of the year where food defines happiness and bonds a family. When all was said and done I came home and watched some television.
After arriving home tonight I put on the Orlando Magic game. Between breaks in the game and commericals I flipped through the channels. On CNN a great program was on. It was called "CNN Heroes". The show recognized those common heroes that everyday strive to make a difference in their home city or a place half way across the globe. Some built houses in New Orleans, provided prosthetics to people in Mexico, developed college scholarships for children of deceased war veterans, and one lady even started a running group for the homeless. I did not watch the entire program but enough to get the message; we need heroes in the world.
My biggest problem I face in my life is that of defeat. I wanted to be a hero to others and give back to my community. Things did not pan out for me as I planned and now I am in need of help. My pride gets in the way and it will be hard to fight. Odds are I will not get the same handout as others nor will I ask for one. I was fortunate enough to put myself through college and serve my country in the military. I wake up and eat breakfast without searching for food. There is no line in my apartment for the shower. I can watch television without having to look through a store window. My car is gassed up and I was able to travel to see my family and eat. My life is better than some I have viewed and seen on the corner.
Living in the fear that one day I will be homeless and full of needs is a true reality. I have no steady flow of income, my bills are running behind, and I am having to give up some leisure activities. The fact that I do have something is better than having nothing and that is why I am fortunate. I am so worried about being homeless and penniless because I always thought you need money to be a hero or survive in life. "Why do the rich only donate a couple thousand when they have millions?" I thought. "How can I buy extra food to give away when I can barely afford to feed myself?"; a daily thought of mine. The excuses add up and overwhelm me. How hopeless can I seem?
The show tonight was not motivated by money or greed. It was a show that was motivated by acts of generosity. There are tons of heroes that go unrecognized on a daily basis. For instance; a homeless guy serving food at a shelter is a hero to those he served. The teenager that puts a few dollars in the Salvation Army pail is a hero to someone he or she doesn't even know. The parent who shows up to their kids recital is a hero to their kid. These are just a few everyday heroes.
One day I will become a hero. The hard part for me is going to be understanding that I don't necessarily have to put all my ducks in a row to get things done. I also need to understand that even though my community hasn't done much for me that just pitching in a little can help someone in my community that feels the same way I do. Being a hero to me is "giving when you have nothing to give". Once I become that type of hero I will understand my worth on this planet. When I have more in life I will be able to give more. For the mean time I will give what I can. Every bit helps.
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Editor's Blog
December 22nd,2008
Christmas spirit
There is a lot of things to bring down the Christmas spirit this year. The bad economy, job losses, and the death of little Caylee Anthony are some of the "Scrooges" that plague my Central Florida surroundings. I am fortunate to find a part time job this holiday season. Even though the job is far from providing a decent income I say that "some money is better than no money" in my pocket.
I just want to wish all those out there a Merry Christmas and remind you to keep your heads up. If it were not for the strength and determination of your elders to thrive in desolate times you might not be here. People made it through a depression over eighty years and we can do it again. This is one thing that keeps me going. Meow!
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Editor's Blog
December 23nd,2008
Cuthroat sales
I was reminded of a time when I worked a sales job early 2007 for a little over a month. The job involved me placing calls to various car dealerships over the phone and selling a rather expensive product to dealerships for add-ons or to boost sales. The company I worked for sold DVD players to put in vehicles. It was a call center that functioned on dead end leads with hopes of turning sales out of any new idiot willing to pick up the phone. It was very agressive and either you sold or got sold on the phone. The faith behind my product is what dwindled my hope for a future with this company.
I now work in another job that involves sales face to face. I work in retail and can say with some ego that I am "great" at what I do. I make good sales by selling products I believe in and letting the product sell itself. I greet each customer with a smile and let a few know that I want them to only purchase what they are comfortable with.
The only reason I was propelled to write this is because I just finished watching the movie "Boiler Room". It was about stock broking, cold calling, and extremely agressive sales. The movie reminded me so much of that sales company I worked for almost two years ago. Of course there should be some similiarites; my vice president used to be a stock broker.
I don't like sales. I was taught in advertising to come back with a better product or idea if your customer doesn't like it. Unfortunately most sales disagrees with that and tells you to "sell that shit" anyways. Nonetheless I am happy with what I do now. If I don't believe in the product I can tell my customer this and still know that my job is secure. I like my new sales environment.
My heart goes out to all you phone jockeys! I know what it is like to make over 300 calls a day. I know what it is like to fill out call time with answering machines. I know what it is like to have a lead that is filled out with "not interested" so far that your page down button can't catch them all. In a time when people can barely afford food I feel for you guys. I wish you the best of luck because if you can sell shit to a shiter than you are the man!
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