Fuck What Y'all Think
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Job??? Isn't this a Recession?
Until recently I haven't really been trying to find a job. I mean I've looked hear and there, filled out a few applications, but didn't really have a sense of earnest about doing it.
That all changed last week. My parents sat me down and basically told me that times were hard, and that I was going to need that money and that I better get my ass in gear and do a serious job search. Long story short, I got a notebook, went through the phonebook and craigs list, and started calling people.
So far I've gotten offers at two places:
CVS
Find My Audition
The CVS was for that photo technician job. You know that person who looks real disinterested and bored while helping you get your photos printed? That might be me.
The second job was a little more interesting and possible much more lucrative. I actually found this one on craigslist.
Its for drumroll.....a male modeling job.
I looked at initially, and though it was a joke, but I figured Id give it a try. A phone interview and office interview later, I'm on my way for a workshop to get started. It could be bullshit and attempt to get my money, or it could not be. Its worth a try.
Heres the link for any of you interested. They do musicians and actors as well.
Check it Out
Reuben
That all changed last week. My parents sat me down and basically told me that times were hard, and that I was going to need that money and that I better get my ass in gear and do a serious job search. Long story short, I got a notebook, went through the phonebook and craigs list, and started calling people.
So far I've gotten offers at two places:
CVS
Find My Audition
The CVS was for that photo technician job. You know that person who looks real disinterested and bored while helping you get your photos printed? That might be me.
The second job was a little more interesting and possible much more lucrative. I actually found this one on craigslist.
Its for drumroll.....a male modeling job.
I looked at initially, and though it was a joke, but I figured Id give it a try. A phone interview and office interview later, I'm on my way for a workshop to get started. It could be bullshit and attempt to get my money, or it could not be. Its worth a try.
Heres the link for any of you interested. They do musicians and actors as well.
Check it Out
Reuben
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
The Birdman Cometh
I have to give a shoutout to my man Chris Anderson. Got suspended, go his act together, and came back better than ever.
I actually watched Nuggets games this year just to see him play, even if it is for only 20 minutes (and yet he is second in the league in bpg at 2.42, but leagues the league with 5.68 blocks per 48 minutes), if he got more burn, who knows what he could do. I really like players who play with passion and intensity, so watching Anderson really is a treat, to see someone play like that day in and day out.
Shirt
Get'em while they're hot.
I actually watched Nuggets games this year just to see him play, even if it is for only 20 minutes (and yet he is second in the league in bpg at 2.42, but leagues the league with 5.68 blocks per 48 minutes), if he got more burn, who knows what he could do. I really like players who play with passion and intensity, so watching Anderson really is a treat, to see someone play like that day in and day out.
Shirt
Get'em while they're hot.
Sunday, April 26, 2009
College
My Parents are in San Fransisco, so I decided to spend the weekend at my new home, The University of Pennsylvania.
I was there already last weekend for an overnight orientation, so I'm already getting used to it. Me with the Cross Country/Track team, going to have to start training more, probably join a running club after tennis is over. My roommate is actually an 800 runner who runs a 1:54, which for those of you who don't know is really fast for a high school student. Ill definitely have to step up the work ethics if I don't want to get toasted.
Friday I checked out the relays, then went to the gospel concert per the suggestion of the person who's room I stayed in last weekend. Though I was raised Jewish and am not really religious, I did enjoy the music, they can really sing. Especially that rock of ages song, even though its 7 minutes long and repetitive as hell it was still good.
Saturday, I went to a street fair/frat street dance party, was pretty nice, got some free food , and that's always good. After that was the step competition, was really cool, like stomp the yard but more creative and no Chris Brown. After that I witnessed a fraternity initiation rite (the Kappas), I didn't really understand why it had to be so long and boring, but I guess for the four who officially became members it was pretty sweet. Then at about 12:30 there was an after party for the step show, so I went to that until about 2:00 when it ended. People were heading over to the Kappa house and the track house for the after-after party, but I decided to call it a night and catch a cab home.
Id say that's a good weekend, I'm just going to catch up on some things today, too tired really to do anything else, maybe take some golf swings in the back yard. Ive got to work on not dipping my chin, and thusly my body, when I swing, so I need to commit it to muscle memory.
I was there already last weekend for an overnight orientation, so I'm already getting used to it. Me with the Cross Country/Track team, going to have to start training more, probably join a running club after tennis is over. My roommate is actually an 800 runner who runs a 1:54, which for those of you who don't know is really fast for a high school student. Ill definitely have to step up the work ethics if I don't want to get toasted.
Friday I checked out the relays, then went to the gospel concert per the suggestion of the person who's room I stayed in last weekend. Though I was raised Jewish and am not really religious, I did enjoy the music, they can really sing. Especially that rock of ages song, even though its 7 minutes long and repetitive as hell it was still good.
Saturday, I went to a street fair/frat street dance party, was pretty nice, got some free food , and that's always good. After that was the step competition, was really cool, like stomp the yard but more creative and no Chris Brown. After that I witnessed a fraternity initiation rite (the Kappas), I didn't really understand why it had to be so long and boring, but I guess for the four who officially became members it was pretty sweet. Then at about 12:30 there was an after party for the step show, so I went to that until about 2:00 when it ended. People were heading over to the Kappa house and the track house for the after-after party, but I decided to call it a night and catch a cab home.
Id say that's a good weekend, I'm just going to catch up on some things today, too tired really to do anything else, maybe take some golf swings in the back yard. Ive got to work on not dipping my chin, and thusly my body, when I swing, so I need to commit it to muscle memory.
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Leavin
So I'm leaving again.
This time I'm going to Nashville. Its for a big ass chess tournament, Supernationals IV only happens once every four years, its like Woodstock but for chess.
Chess in only half the fun though, its the traveling part I like. That your going somewhere on a long trip, but that when your done you wont have to go home. Like when you were a kid you always wanted the car ride to last forever, so you'd never have to get out.
Its florida after that. Grandparents need attention too, so I'll be paying them a visit. PRobably ball in the YMCA, golf If I have time, nothing that takes too much effort. If your going to be in Ocean Ridge FL over spring break let me know. Peace.
This time I'm going to Nashville. Its for a big ass chess tournament, Supernationals IV only happens once every four years, its like Woodstock but for chess.
Chess in only half the fun though, its the traveling part I like. That your going somewhere on a long trip, but that when your done you wont have to go home. Like when you were a kid you always wanted the car ride to last forever, so you'd never have to get out.
Its florida after that. Grandparents need attention too, so I'll be paying them a visit. PRobably ball in the YMCA, golf If I have time, nothing that takes too much effort. If your going to be in Ocean Ridge FL over spring break let me know. Peace.
Saturday, March 21, 2009
Fraud'in
Like the rest of you, I like to say I hate frauds. If you ask someone what a fraud is, more than likely they're going to say its someone that tries to be someone or something they aren't because they believe it will help them gain social standing or quite possibly quell feelings of inadequacy they have about themselves. Regardless, people who are suspected of being a "fraud" are ostracized and criticized as well, but usually not to their face. When your with someone who's suspected of being a fraud, you tend to withdraw yourself slightly from any interactions with that person, as if to put on an act to shield yourself from theirs.
You begin to suspect that someone is a fraud when they start behaving in a way that is not consistent with their old behavior pattern. even if you disliked their old patter, you still criticize them for that change, especially if it looks like they are trying to imitate a person or a new style. It is clear that they are doing this because they believe it will help them , yet you put them down for making that change. Most people believe a fraud is someone who isn't behaving like the person they know they are. If they had change on the "inside" then they would be accepted, but if it clear that they have not then they are not acceptable.
My question is why do we ridicule these people so? They are simply trying to do what they believe will help them in the long run, even if they dont really "feel it", somewhere in the back of their minds they believe its the right thing to do. Dont we all do the same thing, try to improve ourselves and hope that our new "form" is accepted? Yet when others do the same thing we try to crush them under the weight of the illusion we are supposed to be putting up. Do any of us know who we really are? If you put on act all the time shouldnt that be who you really are, not who you think you are supposed to be. In that case it wouldnt be an act, it would be who you actually are.
Dont get me wrong, I too get annoyed when it looks like someones putting on an act, but I dont think its for that reason. Its that what they are doing doesnt look like to me is going to help them one bit, and that is what angers me.
You begin to suspect that someone is a fraud when they start behaving in a way that is not consistent with their old behavior pattern. even if you disliked their old patter, you still criticize them for that change, especially if it looks like they are trying to imitate a person or a new style. It is clear that they are doing this because they believe it will help them , yet you put them down for making that change. Most people believe a fraud is someone who isn't behaving like the person they know they are. If they had change on the "inside" then they would be accepted, but if it clear that they have not then they are not acceptable.
My question is why do we ridicule these people so? They are simply trying to do what they believe will help them in the long run, even if they dont really "feel it", somewhere in the back of their minds they believe its the right thing to do. Dont we all do the same thing, try to improve ourselves and hope that our new "form" is accepted? Yet when others do the same thing we try to crush them under the weight of the illusion we are supposed to be putting up. Do any of us know who we really are? If you put on act all the time shouldnt that be who you really are, not who you think you are supposed to be. In that case it wouldnt be an act, it would be who you actually are.
Dont get me wrong, I too get annoyed when it looks like someones putting on an act, but I dont think its for that reason. Its that what they are doing doesnt look like to me is going to help them one bit, and that is what angers me.
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