Pride is an interesting concept. One of the seven deadly sins, yet also the most sought after emotion by children of stoic parents. Pride is the feeling of satisfaction that one has when considering someone's actions, or, more fundamentally, their character, their very existential composition ( Read more... )

Unlike gloriouseahorse, I am going to tell you exactly what I thought of the movie. I won't spoil the plot, but I'll tell you how they got what they got right and wrong. Still, if you plan on seeing the movie or reading the book, don't read this until after. Also: read the book ( Read more... )

Do deaf people breathe loudly?

Your Score: Goliath
You scored 85% Pride, 25% Envy, 40% Ambition,  and 32% Deceitfulness!


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You probably don't want to read this entry.  Really.  But I'm posting it anyway.  Not sure why.  It's not really funny.  But it is fucked up.  I guess it shows part of what makes me who I am ( Read more... )

The simplest thing that will cause me to pigeonhole you into some cultural stereotype without any sort of unique personality is a camouflage cap.  No other single piece of clothing that I can think of can send such a clear message that your entire personality was handed to you by your family.  Not gold teeth, nor "I hate you" shirt, nor pocket ( Read more... )

I'm feeling strangely clearheaded today.  Like my brain is functioning better than it has for a few weeks.  I have cycles of cloudiness that I always forget about until it's peaking one way or the other ( Read more... )

While I was at the dentist today I met a new hygenist, Tatiana. After our introduction she led me into a room and asked me "So have you been snatched up?" I was appropriately confused. She pointed out that she noticed the ring on my finger, which despite its steel composition and position on the wrong hand, I understand could be mistaken as a ( Read more... )

for those of you who are interested, I updated my profile

Happy Birthday, Hickey, you smarmy sonuvabitch!  What do you want for dinner, Thursday?

I realize that I'm telling this story over and over because everyone I know want to hear it.  So I thought I would just post about it with a friends filter, for those of you who don't know yet ( Read more... )