Hello there,
I've gotten bit by the "list" bug... so for today's entry I'm offering you the follow-up to my Ultimate Freestyle Playlist and a few selections from my list of Driving Pet Peeves.
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I took you back with the original list of Freestyle songs... this one revisits some of the freestyle songs we all vibed to when they were out. These artists didn't stay on the scene long and essentially these songs were their only hits. Some you may know by song title, some you may know by artist (but I doubt it), but they're all freestyle hits...
This is Playlist #6.
These are your Freestyle One Hit Wonders:
Dzyre - Forever Amor
Laissez Faire - In Paradise
Linear - Sending All My Love
Taana Gardner - Heartbeat
Jaya (featuring Stevie B.) - If You Leave Me Now
Jellybean (featuring India) - Dancing on the Fire
Nyasia - Who's Got Your Love
Shana - I Want You
Stacey Q - Two of Hearts
Denise Lopez - Sayin' Sorry Don't Make It Right
Information Society - Running
Amoretto - Clave Rocks
Hanson & Davis - Hungry For Your Love
Nocera - Summertime Summertime
Company B - Fascinated
Pretty Poison - Catch Me I'm Fallin'
Seduction - Two To Make It Right
Rockell - In A Dream
Jocelyn Enriquez - Do You Miss Me?
Lina Santiago - Feels So Good
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I know there are many MANY M-A-N-Y that set me off when I'm on the road. Stupid behavior, bad decision making, and general idiocy make up the list of my pet peeves. I will not list them all here but I will pick off items from my list and post them as I see them. There is no ranking or order importance to them so don't over-analyze and misinterpret the #'s of the pet peeves.
My Driving Pet Peeves
#1 - Seeing anyone on the road that validates my Three Group Theory! Just the fear of being around bad driving behavior gets me on edge with these folks. (Granted any of these other behaviors may - and typically - are exhibited by drivers in this category)
#27 - Signal blinking but not changing lanes or turning anywhere!! Seriously?? You don't hear the click-click-click-click inside your vehicle? Either put down the phone or turn down your music because you're being a real douche to the rest of us out there behind you!!
#18 - I certainly cannot and should not expect others to speed (as soon as I pass you, I will. You can count on it!) but can we at least COME CLOSE TO THE FREAKING speed limit when driving on local roads!! WTF is up with driving straight down a street at 18mph in a 30mph zone!!! I'd get it if you were turning at the next intersection but if not... move aside, grandma! You're keeping us from our destinations over here!!
#9 - Drivers who cut you off so that you can't pass them... only to see said vehicle passed by about a dozen cars that were behind you!!
#11 - Hiccup drivers. You know who they are. They hesitate and drive as if their car was hiccuping. Are they going to take advantage of the space I'm giving them on the highway so they can change into my lane? (e.g. There they go... oh no... false alarm. Let me speed up then and let them get behind me... WTF... you almost hit me you crazy hippie!!! Oh sorry... little old Asian lady!! Watch where you're going!)
#6 - Drivers that cannot stay in their God-forsaken, mother-f***king lane!!! The lines really are there for a reason!!! Pick a freaking lane!! (Sometimes these folks are also guilty of #9)
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*sigh* OK. I feel better now.
Thanks for stopping by again. I appreciate you taking the time to visit my little digital hole in the wall.
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Until next time, faithful reader.......
Thursday, January 8, 2009
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Failed Blog Topics... or The Unpublished Posts of 2008
Greetings friend,
I sincerely hope this entry finds you in good spirits in this "New Year" 2009!
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In the several weeks that I have been blogging, I have come up with many ideas while away from a computer that I would scribble on Post-Its, napkins, or any other surface that would accept ink from a ballpoint pen (except for my skin... that's so 6th grade!). The ideas have ranged from the deep and profound to asinine and nonsensical. Some have been published and others have laid dormant in my "Drafts" folder.
I am about to unveil a few of the ideas from 2008 that didn't make it to the "Published" phase of my blog. Enjoy!
-- writing about New Yorkers' negative attitude towards... well... just about everyone!
This idea was proposed by a friend of mine when I was struggling with a bout of writer's block. I wasn't particularly moved by the idea since I know NYers get a bad rap when it comes to how we deal with strangers. But we're not nearly as bad as we're reputed to be.
Before you start demanding my head on a platter, understand that I am fully aware that the majority of us are, in fact, jerks. Most of us wouldn't lift a finger to help another in need and would snicker at someone who is asking for directions and go about our day (either that or guide the person in the opposite direction). All in all, we're really not that terrible. At least, not terrible enough for me to write about.
-- Excerpts from the insecure man's diary
I had this idea of starting a "diary" that would describe the actions and thoughts of an insecure young male. Some of the stories would be taken from personal experiences (exaggerated, of course) but mostly it would just be a reflection of typical "shy guy" behavior.
However, I didn't think I really had enough to work with. Also, though I had some setups for a few passages, I just didn't care enough about the "insecure man". I might revisit this but I sincerely doubt it.
-- Anything related to my father
I'm sure that there will be a future post that will be related to him in some capacity or another. But, to be honest... I've given too much time, energy, and thought to him throughout the majority of my adult life and I just need a break from him for a while. For those who don't know, I haven't had any contact with my father since my senior year of high school... by choice. If you want to know why... Let's just say he was not a nice man to my family.
-- Rewriting lyrics to popular holiday songs
This was a sure-fire blog abortion waiting to happen. Rudolph the Red-Nosed Alkie, Frosty the "Snow"man, etc.
I can keep going but let's just leave this idea buried and forgotten forever. We shall never speak of this again! lol.
-- The breakup of my engagement
For some fairly obvious reasons, I chose not to write about this.
It's not so much because it's a painful memory to revisit or because it was a terribly sad moment of my life. On the contrary, it was huge relief to have such a mature, rational conversation with a well thought out resolution to our relationship. It propelled me to continue full throttle into the new credo I had adopted of seeking out people, things, and activities that make me happy and bring joy to my life.
The two main reasons why I didn't write about the break-up are:
(1) it's a very personal experience and it's not MY story to share. It's OUR story. For as much as I love opening up on this blog about many topics, there are some things I feel should be kept close to the vest. This happens to be one of them. Also...
(2) everyone else has reacted pretty badly to our break-up. Some took it so hard that I almost felt bad that I even mentioned it after seeing how heartbroken they were with the news. Others refuse to believe that we really are OK with our decision to split. They keep insisting that we are simply hiding our true feelings and that they will erupt one day despite repeatedly reassuring them that we know this is in the best interest of us both.
Time will surely prove them wrong and they'll learn to accept our decision. But I certainly won't be blogging about it.
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Well those are the failed blogs of 2008. I hope you enjoyed them. Rest assured that it was better to digest these ideas in this form rather than reading the full blog version! Trust me!!
Until next time, faithful reader.....
I sincerely hope this entry finds you in good spirits in this "New Year" 2009!
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In the several weeks that I have been blogging, I have come up with many ideas while away from a computer that I would scribble on Post-Its, napkins, or any other surface that would accept ink from a ballpoint pen (except for my skin... that's so 6th grade!). The ideas have ranged from the deep and profound to asinine and nonsensical. Some have been published and others have laid dormant in my "Drafts" folder.
I am about to unveil a few of the ideas from 2008 that didn't make it to the "Published" phase of my blog. Enjoy!
-- writing about New Yorkers' negative attitude towards... well... just about everyone!
This idea was proposed by a friend of mine when I was struggling with a bout of writer's block. I wasn't particularly moved by the idea since I know NYers get a bad rap when it comes to how we deal with strangers. But we're not nearly as bad as we're reputed to be.
Before you start demanding my head on a platter, understand that I am fully aware that the majority of us are, in fact, jerks. Most of us wouldn't lift a finger to help another in need and would snicker at someone who is asking for directions and go about our day (either that or guide the person in the opposite direction). All in all, we're really not that terrible. At least, not terrible enough for me to write about.
-- Excerpts from the insecure man's diary
I had this idea of starting a "diary" that would describe the actions and thoughts of an insecure young male. Some of the stories would be taken from personal experiences (exaggerated, of course) but mostly it would just be a reflection of typical "shy guy" behavior.
However, I didn't think I really had enough to work with. Also, though I had some setups for a few passages, I just didn't care enough about the "insecure man". I might revisit this but I sincerely doubt it.
-- Anything related to my father
I'm sure that there will be a future post that will be related to him in some capacity or another. But, to be honest... I've given too much time, energy, and thought to him throughout the majority of my adult life and I just need a break from him for a while. For those who don't know, I haven't had any contact with my father since my senior year of high school... by choice. If you want to know why... Let's just say he was not a nice man to my family.
-- Rewriting lyrics to popular holiday songs
This was a sure-fire blog abortion waiting to happen. Rudolph the Red-Nosed Alkie, Frosty the "Snow"man, etc.
I can keep going but let's just leave this idea buried and forgotten forever. We shall never speak of this again! lol.
-- The breakup of my engagement
For some fairly obvious reasons, I chose not to write about this.
It's not so much because it's a painful memory to revisit or because it was a terribly sad moment of my life. On the contrary, it was huge relief to have such a mature, rational conversation with a well thought out resolution to our relationship. It propelled me to continue full throttle into the new credo I had adopted of seeking out people, things, and activities that make me happy and bring joy to my life.
The two main reasons why I didn't write about the break-up are:
(1) it's a very personal experience and it's not MY story to share. It's OUR story. For as much as I love opening up on this blog about many topics, there are some things I feel should be kept close to the vest. This happens to be one of them. Also...
(2) everyone else has reacted pretty badly to our break-up. Some took it so hard that I almost felt bad that I even mentioned it after seeing how heartbroken they were with the news. Others refuse to believe that we really are OK with our decision to split. They keep insisting that we are simply hiding our true feelings and that they will erupt one day despite repeatedly reassuring them that we know this is in the best interest of us both.
Time will surely prove them wrong and they'll learn to accept our decision. But I certainly won't be blogging about it.
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Well those are the failed blogs of 2008. I hope you enjoyed them. Rest assured that it was better to digest these ideas in this form rather than reading the full blog version! Trust me!!
Until next time, faithful reader.....
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Is it nauseous or nauseated?... and all about the "Friend Zone"
Hello everyone,
My apologies for those who have relied on my words to carry you through your dull and sometimes unfulfilling work days. For those of you in that category, I fully expect you to be able to recite my last 5 entries verbatim and without peeking. ;) I'll call you later tonight to quiz you.
For those of you "normal" folks... welcome back to the next installment of my ramblings here inside my thought repository:
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I recently came across an interesting rant on the misuse of the English language, specifically, the difference between 'nauseous' and 'nauseated' (http://phrogz.net/nodes/nauseous.asp). Essentially, the argument is that we have misused these two words so often that it has become an acceptable error in the popular vernacular. Most people aren't even aware that they are misusing the word 'nauseous'.
According to the American Heritage Dictionary (and many other reputable dictionaries), nauseous is listed as an adjective meaning:
(1) Causing nausea; sickening: "the most nauseous offal fit for the gods" (John Fowles); (2) Usage Problem Affected with nausea.
Nauseated is an adjective that means to feel, or cause to, feel nausea.
So the next time a roller coaster ride (or a cab ride after a night of drunken revelry) makes you feel queasy, remember that the ride was nauseous but you, in fact, feel nauseated. Interestingly, even scholars who criticize the misuse of nauseous to indicate 'feeling nausea', they themselves are guilty of classifying things that make people nauseous - such as roller coasters and cab rides - as nauseous and NOT nauseating.
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For some reason, I have had several conversations lately with my friends about friendships, hooking up, general dating, and the dreaded "friend zone" that "nice guys" tend to find themselves in. In the spirit of offering sage advice and general feedback, I refer you now to the online men's magazine Womopo
(What is Womopo? Womopo is an online men's magazine with one simple mission: help men become better men in every way. The site delivers weekly content helping men improve their skills and knowledge with women, money, and power.)
For my insecure male friends (or just the ones who feel they're always put on the back burner when talking to girls only to find themselves as "just friends") and to my female readers, here's some food for thought:
"Top 5 Ways Guys End Up in the Friend Zone"
"How To Tell You're in the Friend Zone"
"How To Get Out Of The Friend Zone in 3 Steps"
I wonder if this will spark conversations among you and your friends. If so, feel free to comment and sound off on what you agree with what you disagree with. Or just let me know how you (and others) reacted to this.
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Well... It has been a long week first week of 2009 (in a good way) and I need to get back to my normal sleep patterns... lol.
Until next time, faithful reader....
My apologies for those who have relied on my words to carry you through your dull and sometimes unfulfilling work days. For those of you in that category, I fully expect you to be able to recite my last 5 entries verbatim and without peeking. ;) I'll call you later tonight to quiz you.
For those of you "normal" folks... welcome back to the next installment of my ramblings here inside my thought repository:
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
I recently came across an interesting rant on the misuse of the English language, specifically, the difference between 'nauseous' and 'nauseated' (http://phrogz.net/nodes/nauseous.asp). Essentially, the argument is that we have misused these two words so often that it has become an acceptable error in the popular vernacular. Most people aren't even aware that they are misusing the word 'nauseous'.
According to the American Heritage Dictionary (and many other reputable dictionaries), nauseous is listed as an adjective meaning:
(1) Causing nausea; sickening: "the most nauseous offal fit for the gods" (John Fowles); (2) Usage Problem Affected with nausea.
Nauseated is an adjective that means to feel, or cause to, feel nausea.
So the next time a roller coaster ride (or a cab ride after a night of drunken revelry) makes you feel queasy, remember that the ride was nauseous but you, in fact, feel nauseated. Interestingly, even scholars who criticize the misuse of nauseous to indicate 'feeling nausea', they themselves are guilty of classifying things that make people nauseous - such as roller coasters and cab rides - as nauseous and NOT nauseating.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
For some reason, I have had several conversations lately with my friends about friendships, hooking up, general dating, and the dreaded "friend zone" that "nice guys" tend to find themselves in. In the spirit of offering sage advice and general feedback, I refer you now to the online men's magazine Womopo
(What is Womopo? Womopo is an online men's magazine with one simple mission: help men become better men in every way. The site delivers weekly content helping men improve their skills and knowledge with women, money, and power.)
For my insecure male friends (or just the ones who feel they're always put on the back burner when talking to girls only to find themselves as "just friends") and to my female readers, here's some food for thought:
"Top 5 Ways Guys End Up in the Friend Zone"
"How To Tell You're in the Friend Zone"
"How To Get Out Of The Friend Zone in 3 Steps"
I wonder if this will spark conversations among you and your friends. If so, feel free to comment and sound off on what you agree with what you disagree with. Or just let me know how you (and others) reacted to this.
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Well... It has been a long week first week of 2009 (in a good way) and I need to get back to my normal sleep patterns... lol.
Until next time, faithful reader....
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