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Miserable (1)
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Jan 16, 2007
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I guess some people are just always miserable. No matter the circumstances, the location, the people involved, or anything else, some people just can't possibly be happy about anything. It might appear through some of my writing that I'm one of these people, but I assure you I'm not. There are people who are much more literally miserable than I occasionally appear to be. And it wouldn't be a bad thing in itself, except for the fact that it almost always affects other people. I don't mind if you want to wallow in your misery and sit in a corner feeling bad for yourself, but when it has an effect on me or someone around me, I'm annoyed. The person most likely to be affected by a miserable person is that person's significant other. And I see it happening all the time. Two people are out of commission for an extended period of time because of one person's inability to cope. Hey, we all have problems. Just suck it up and deal with it like the rest of us. #psychology
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Indexed
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Jan 16, 2007
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Indexed is a site consisting of graphs and charts drawn on index cards. Similar to Dave Brown's Venn Diagrams, it provides a geeky pictorial view of current issues and ideas. (via dive into mark) #math
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Different language (4)
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Jan 16, 2007
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I get annoyed when people speak different languages around me. I always feel like they're saying something about me or at least something they don't feel comfortable saying around me. And that makes me mad. Obviously, if it was worth saying in front of me, it would be said in plain English. But since it's disguised behind a language I'm not familiar with, I'm left to believe it's a personal attack directed at me.
The other thing I've noticed is that people who say things in other languages follow their statements with laughter. Or more accurately, childlike giggling. This of course leads me even more strongly to the conclusion that their statements are about me and their laughter is at my disproportionate head or the armpit stains on my shirt. Again, this annoys me.
My only consolation is the fact that other languages are funny to listen to. I literally laugh and think, "Wow, that's the stupidest bunch of monkey-talk I've ever heard." Shows them. #psychology
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WordPress 2.0.7
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Jan 16, 2007
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One week after 2.0.6, I upgraded to WordPress 2.0.7. #technology
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Rules of Civility
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Jan 16, 2007
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George Washington was the man. He's attributed with copying 110 Rules of Civility & Decent Behavior in Company and Conversation, based on earlier work by French Jesuits. By further translating the old English into modern English, I found I have a lot of the same ideas as him. GW: 2nd - When in Company, put not your Hands to any Part of the Body, not usually Discovered.
Me: When walking out of a bathroom, don't continue to tuck in your shirt, button your pants, or further adjust yourself in any way. This should all be done in a bathroom, behind closed doors. (#)
GW: 5th - If You Cough, Sneeze, Sigh, or Yawn, do it not Loud but Privately; and Speak not in your Yawning, but put Your handkerchief or Hand before your face and turn aside.
Me: And what really kills me is when people not only yawn with no abandon, but when they vocalize it with some sort of audible groan or other noise. (#) Don't yawn in my face. (#)
GW: 12th - Shake not the head, Feet, or Legs roll not the Eyes lift not one eyebrow higher than the other wry not the mouth, and bedew no mans face with your Spittle, by approaching too near him when you Speak.
Me: (Well, actually Seinfeld) Close talker. (#)
GW: 22nd - Show not yourself glad at the Misfortune of another though he were your enemy.
Me: (Though opposite) I take pleasure in observing other people's deserved misfortunes. (#)
GW: 35th - Let your Discourse with Men of Business be Short and Comprehensive.
Me: There are some people who just use too many words to say simple things. (#)
GW: 99th - Drink not too leisurely nor yet too hastily. Before and after drinking, wipe your lips; breath not then or ever with too great a noise, for its uncivil.
Me: I've been noticing that there is often a person in a group of people who's a loud breather ... a noise that sounds like breathing through a snorkel. (#) If agreement with the first and arguably the best president in the history of our country is any indication of greatness, I expect to be a write-in candidate in the next presidential election.
(via Neatorama) #psychology
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