Hatin' vs. Haiti

The destruction in Haiti is overwhelming and unbelievably sad. It is nice to see people trying to help in any way they can. It also puts a lot of things into perspective.

Most of the things I complain about may be seen as unbelievably trivial. I understand that. These are the things I obsess over an unhealthy amount of time. I've often been asked, "Why do you care so much?" But really, why wouldn't I care so much? Why don't you care so much? I can see why people think that my ramblings over "Thank You" cards, or whether to say a "Thank You" each time a person opens a door even if there are back-to-back-to-back doors, or whether it is appropriate to hit on a waitress, are just insecurities that I can't find peace with. But in my opinion, the way people act in social situations and their interactions with other people are a very accurate representation of who and what they are. Ultimately, I believe most are selfish, insecure, and overwhelmingly sad. Me too. So maybe these things aren't always trivial. They contribute to the bigger picture.

My point is, those of us who are blessed with privilege and safety should be vigilant in being as respectful and thoughtful as possible. We should be doing more to appreciate each other and the opportunities we have been given. It shouldn't take a natural disaster or a "terrorist" attack to make us realize we really do care about each other's pursuit of happiness. There are people suffering all over the world who would love to have the opportunity to be able to blog about fat people wearing skinny jeans. Let's not forget that.

The New Year.

New Year's resolutions are pretty worthless. However, mine is to draw and paint more. Let's hope I can be unlike most other people and actually follow through.

Marty the Tailor?

Lessons from a Tailor. Directed by Galen Summer from Ed David on Vimeo.

This dude is very cool. Nothing else needs to be said.

Notorious T.i.G.

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Get That Chew On.

I've been to a handful of job interviews and I've always wondered what the best approach would be to getting hired. I've never really been too concerned with that actual interview but more concerned with the gum in my mouth. Should I spit it out or should I not spit it out? If you think about it, the whole idea of chewing gum while talking to someone being rude is absolutely ridiculous. Who the hell was the first person to be bothered by it? Let me get to the point. What is more rude? Talking to someone who is chewing a piece of Double Bubble or trying to talk to someone who has stank breath? Next time you see someone chewing a piece of gum, thank them. After all, they are doing all of us a favor in this musty ass world.

Part 2.

Sorry, Taylor Swift is actually from Pennsylvania. Doesn't matter, she's still an idiot. Check out the hairstyles in this picture. They're so pretty!.

Image from NYTimes.

Hillbilly Country Music Awards.

The "tough" stereotype that goes with the South is shamed by the Country Music Awards. I never really understood the stereotype to begin with, I'm assuming it has something to do with guns and cowboys (and most likely ignorance masked as manliness). I didn't watch the awards show but it was being played in the next room by my friend's mother and I could overhear things that were straight up embarrassing. For one, talent-less Taylor Swift won some award(s) and a lot of "cowboys" and true "Americans" absolutely loved it. There is nothing more manly than putting on your shit-kickers, throwin' some chaw in, and blastin' some good ol' honest tunes talking about great upbringings and boy trouble from a pre-teen. And if you aren't a fan of Taylor, then shit, the CMA's have you covered with the wholesome and always thoughtful Kid Rock.

It's a bit unfair to lump the South and "country" music in the same category, knowing that many northern sorority girls and frat brothers are huge McGraw fans (Tim McGraw not McGraw-Hill, c'mon these people don't read books). But at the same time, most of the people winning awards at these waste of time events are from the South. What I really don't understand is that people in the South are the most paranoid bunch when it comes to "terrorists" and just plain "evil" that exists in the world. So they carry guns around and burn and/or hang black people to prove that they're not scared. But then they warmly accept and cheer on a girl like Taylor Swift who sings of arbitrary and meaningless happy-go-lucky topics. Is it just all around delusion? Do these people really like this garbage?

In my opinion, I think these Country Music Awards are easily the most depressing and pathetic on television. And boy is that quite an accomplishment. Oh yeah, Taylor Swift (and many like her) are ruining the world, one shallow mind at a time.

But don't worry, Hootie in the house!!!