Damn, this felt like a therapy session. But it was really good.
And I’ve felt the same way for a long time now, although I don’t think I could’ve expressed it as well as you did. I’ve never been one to go out, takes risks, and get things; I usually have things fall in my lap, and since they’re good, I stick with them. I don’t necessarily want to, but I’d rather stick with a good thing than break routine. Maybe it’s my OCD, I don’t know. I just know the despite the good things I have, I’m not really happy, I’m just content. I’m content being single, so I don’t actively pursue girls despite the fact I think I’d enjoy being in a relationship. I’m content at my job, so I don’t feel like putting in the effort to find one that I really love. I’m content sitting at home watching TV every night after work, so I don’t go out and try to do other things that I might really enjoy doing. I guess sometimes you need to take risks to get out of your routine, but I’m just not willing to do it.
So I think you’re right here, Victoria, and you’re definitely not alone. So keeping taking risks when you feel like it’s the right thing to do. And, when you get a chance, keep putting out great content. I’m really looking forward to this “Butt Stuff” article.
My family is currently in the process of selling our house, so I’m not allowed into my house until a few hours after work today because it’s being shown, then almost all day Saturday for the same reason, and then all day Sunday because of the open house. I’ve got no idea where I’m gonna go to drink and watch football, so I should probably figure that out.
And I can’t go to the bar after work because I have nowhere to drop off my car. Fuck me.
If it’s driving you this insane, why not go back to what you were wearing at your old job? It’ll get you back into your old routine, and there’s nothing wrong with being the best dressed guy in the office. And if you end up dressing down a day or two a week, so be it.
I’ve been through most of Jersey (hell, I work in Jersey), and parts of it are nice. I’m personally a big fan of Wild Wood. And gas being cheap was pretty cool until the prices recently got jacked up. But there’s so much about it that I can’t stand, from the Garden State and the Turnpike to the terrible pizza to literally getting sick from drinking the tap water. So yeah, I’m gonna shit talk Jersey.
But I’ll defend Jersey to the death over any part of New England any day of the week.
Ok not sure why my comment magically posted. Anyways…
“How are you able to afford to live there?”
I’m less able to answer this because I don’t live there anymore, but my friends who do usually end up getting roommates. It’s pretty much the only way to afford something at our age.
“How far from NYC can you live and still be a New Yorker?”
Anybody who lives in the boroughs is a New Yorker (yes, even those in Staten Island). After that, you’ve got people in Yonkers who kinda count, and people who live on Long Island. Most of the people who live there grew up in the city anyways, so they mostly count as well.
“How do you get home from a night out?”
New York has a great public transportation system (even if it’s constantly under construction) that runs pretty much 24 hours. So subways and buses, plus ferries if you can catch them before they stop running at night. There’s almost always cabs (whether they’re yellow cabs or gypsies), plus we’ve got Uber and the like. Or you just walk.
“Where does the hate towards New Jersey come from?”
Lots of Jersey smells because it’s swamp land or incredibly industrial. You can’t make left turns on many of the major roads, so you have to take built-in detours to make U-turns. The bridges and tunnels into and out of the city are constantly backed up. And they think they’re better than us when they’re clearly not.
Hope this clears some things up Charlie and you come out for a visit some time. I guarantee you’ll enjoy yourself.
I don’t know who dubbed New York this, but they’re right. There’s just so much to New York. It’s the business center of the world, the number of different cultures within the city that interact with each other is astonishing, the food is second to none. It’s the only place I know where I can get Chinese food in Chinatown and then cross the street for gellato in Little Italy. And that’s just Manhattan. Each borough brings it’s own cultures and histories to the table. Also, we have the best tap water in the world, which is also why we have the best baked goods
The Jets probably have a better ROI than you think. They continue to sell out their very nice stadium every week despite the fact they send out mediocre to terrible teams with low salaries because they refuse to pay big names. Plus all the TV and radio deals. So their profit margins are probably pretty good.
Lucas was a great concept guy but wasn’t too good with scripts and dialog. He needed someone to keep him in check. When someone wasn’t there to do that, well… that’s how we ended up with Episode II.
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In my friends group, that would go something like this:
“Hey we’re going to the bars tonight, you coming?”
“No, I don’t feel like going.”
“Stop being a fucking pussy and come out.”
As a native New Yorker, I need to know who this guy is.
You make some good points, but I feel like not mentioning red velvet cake is a pretty big omission.
Damn, this felt like a therapy session. But it was really good.
And I’ve felt the same way for a long time now, although I don’t think I could’ve expressed it as well as you did. I’ve never been one to go out, takes risks, and get things; I usually have things fall in my lap, and since they’re good, I stick with them. I don’t necessarily want to, but I’d rather stick with a good thing than break routine. Maybe it’s my OCD, I don’t know. I just know the despite the good things I have, I’m not really happy, I’m just content. I’m content being single, so I don’t actively pursue girls despite the fact I think I’d enjoy being in a relationship. I’m content at my job, so I don’t feel like putting in the effort to find one that I really love. I’m content sitting at home watching TV every night after work, so I don’t go out and try to do other things that I might really enjoy doing. I guess sometimes you need to take risks to get out of your routine, but I’m just not willing to do it.
So I think you’re right here, Victoria, and you’re definitely not alone. So keeping taking risks when you feel like it’s the right thing to do. And, when you get a chance, keep putting out great content. I’m really looking forward to this “Butt Stuff” article.
The only way that Iowa play could’ve been worse for Ohio State is if the receiver actually scored. And if he didn’t trip, he probably would have.
My family is currently in the process of selling our house, so I’m not allowed into my house until a few hours after work today because it’s being shown, then almost all day Saturday for the same reason, and then all day Sunday because of the open house. I’ve got no idea where I’m gonna go to drink and watch football, so I should probably figure that out.
And I can’t go to the bar after work because I have nowhere to drop off my car. Fuck me.
If it’s driving you this insane, why not go back to what you were wearing at your old job? It’ll get you back into your old routine, and there’s nothing wrong with being the best dressed guy in the office. And if you end up dressing down a day or two a week, so be it.
*because fans become obsessed, that sentence kinda got away from me there
The term “stans” comes from Eminem’s song “Stan” because people fans obsessed with a celebrity like Stan was with Eminem in the song.
Also, Independence Day is another one of his great movies, and he looks hilarious in the new Thor.
You are not a beautiful and unique snowflake. You are the same decaying, organic matter as everything else.
Ok guys, what costume should I rock tomorrow: shark costume or Top Gun flight suit to go Goose and Mav with my friend?
I’ve been through most of Jersey (hell, I work in Jersey), and parts of it are nice. I’m personally a big fan of Wild Wood. And gas being cheap was pretty cool until the prices recently got jacked up. But there’s so much about it that I can’t stand, from the Garden State and the Turnpike to the terrible pizza to literally getting sick from drinking the tap water. So yeah, I’m gonna shit talk Jersey.
But I’ll defend Jersey to the death over any part of New England any day of the week.
Ok not sure why my comment magically posted. Anyways…
“How are you able to afford to live there?”
I’m less able to answer this because I don’t live there anymore, but my friends who do usually end up getting roommates. It’s pretty much the only way to afford something at our age.
“How far from NYC can you live and still be a New Yorker?”
Anybody who lives in the boroughs is a New Yorker (yes, even those in Staten Island). After that, you’ve got people in Yonkers who kinda count, and people who live on Long Island. Most of the people who live there grew up in the city anyways, so they mostly count as well.
“How do you get home from a night out?”
New York has a great public transportation system (even if it’s constantly under construction) that runs pretty much 24 hours. So subways and buses, plus ferries if you can catch them before they stop running at night. There’s almost always cabs (whether they’re yellow cabs or gypsies), plus we’ve got Uber and the like. Or you just walk.
“Where does the hate towards New Jersey come from?”
Lots of Jersey smells because it’s swamp land or incredibly industrial. You can’t make left turns on many of the major roads, so you have to take built-in detours to make U-turns. The bridges and tunnels into and out of the city are constantly backed up. And they think they’re better than us when they’re clearly not.
Hope this clears some things up Charlie and you come out for a visit some time. I guarantee you’ll enjoy yourself.
I grew up in The Bronx, so I can answer these:
“Why is it the greatest city in the world?”
I don’t know who dubbed New York this, but they’re right. There’s just so much to New York. It’s the business center of the world, the number of different cultures within the city that interact with each other is astonishing, the food is second to none. It’s the only place I know where I can get Chinese food in Chinatown and then cross the street for gellato in Little Italy. And that’s just Manhattan. Each borough brings it’s own cultures and histories to the table. Also, we have the best tap water in the world, which is also why we have the best baked goods
“How are you able to afford to live there?”
I’m less able to answer
Do you have more than 15 pieces of flair?
The Jets probably have a better ROI than you think. They continue to sell out their very nice stadium every week despite the fact they send out mediocre to terrible teams with low salaries because they refuse to pay big names. Plus all the TV and radio deals. So their profit margins are probably pretty good.
THAT’S GOTTA BE DAVE!
You’re really hyped about that $36 stick of deodorant, aren’t you Will?
Lucas was a great concept guy but wasn’t too good with scripts and dialog. He needed someone to keep him in check. When someone wasn’t there to do that, well… that’s how we ended up with Episode II.
You can throw a Nerf football though, right?