Golden BS

I've made a recent discovery that has me rather disturbed. I was excited to purchase a box of Froot Loops on sale a few weeks ago. I'm generally not a huge fan of the cereal, but once in a blue moon the craving for a a fruit-flavored circle of grains and sugars arises within me, so I made the purchase.

I didn't look too closely at the box when I bought it, but once I went to pour some cereal the next morning I noticed an unpleasant new cereal piece in my box: Golden Bars. WTF!!!

Last I checked, I had purchased a box of Froot LOOPS!! I didn't sign on for golden bars!! Those aren't even circular in the least. I can understand throwing in another flavor of loops, as Kellogg's has a tendency to change up their cereals on a semi-regular basis. They added new marshmallow shapes to Lucky Charms, made Vanilla/Chocolate Cocoa Puffs (kind of an abomonation in itself)...but now this shit. I don't want bars in my Froot Loops...I want LOOPS in my Froot Loops!! Why not start throwing "Z's" in my CheeriO's, or put dried apricots in my Raisin Bran!!!

This is just another idiotic way for a corporation to grab kids' attention and try to get them to nag the shit out of their parents to try the new form of Froot Loops. Golden Bars!! Why not make them golden LOOPS, geniuses?? Kellogg's, you can kiss my ass!!!

Why is it that....(Part 2)

Why is it that when you are going to have to take a hit when shopping, it's going to be a big hit? Here's what I mean. I am able to get off pretty cheaply shopping because I buy a lot of cheap, crappy food. I'm fine with that, it's how I get by right now with a limited budget. But it seems that all of the major grocery purchases I ever have to make come up all at once. My more expensive purchases are laundry detergent, dog food, contact solution, and toilet paper. Each of these can run in excess of $10, which isn't much but when you are budgeting for a lot less each week, it's rough. The next time I shop, I will have to buy all of the above. So laundry detergent ($12), contact solution (I exaggerated, it's like $6), dog food ($30) and toilet paper ($10...buy this shit in bulk). There's almost $60 already, and I need each of these things. That doesn't even include food. Looks like I don't eat this week.

Why is it that people complain about the weather regardless of the season. It's been in the mid 80's here in Louisville, and I believe a bit warmer in St. Louis, for the last few days. That's perfection for me. But other people are constantly complaining that it's too hot. Well, wait until late June, and then we'll give you hot, assholes. These are the same people who were complaining when it was below 20 degrees in January. Here's my take, pick a season and enjoy it. I love the heat...blistering, sweltering heat. If it's 95 degrees and humid, you'll find me out running, choosing courses that take me by public sprinklers, fountains, and sometimes even pools. I can't get enough of summer. So when winter comes, I bitch and complain. And I believe that's my right. I make fun of people complaining about the summer heat and tell them to get a damn tissue and cry about it. If you're going to complain about the weather all year round, find a place where the seasons don't change. Then you'll be like me and will only be complaining about one weather pattern...and can't we all use more people in the world like me?

Why is it that I can't post regularly on this damn blog anymore. I'm going to make these posts a regular part of the site, and I will stop numbering them after this one. Keep reading and I'll do my best to keep writing...mydik.

Why is it that....?

Why is it that whenever you have a lot going on in your life, you are more motivated to get things done. It seems that if there's a time where I'm busy as hell, with very little time to myself, I am more motivated to do the tasks in my life that need doing. For example, when I would work 50+ hour weeks at work last year, I would also be motivated to get my schoolwork done well in advance. I'm not the busiest person in the world, but I have a lot on my plate. I recently quit my job and now work part time, but I also coach track, go to school full time, and am a serious runner who runs hard on a nearly daily basis. However, since I quit my job, things have gone downhill. I procrastinate more on my schoolwork, don't put as much into my coaching, and don't run as much. On days I work, I get my schoolwork done, try to run, and look forward to coaching. It's incredible how my life is black and white like this. I have a very large "To-do" list of things I need to get done by May 1 (incidentally one of my favorite days of the year). Instead of getting started on this list this week during my spring break, I haven't even written the damn list!! I've been pretty much worthless the last two days. Hopefully things can change for me, but it will take effort on my part, and I don't know if I have to motivation to put forth that effort.

Why is it that when you have roommates, you all seem to buy the same groceries at the same time? Two days ago, we were out of milk, trash bags, and paper towels. As of today, we still don't have paper towels, but we have 3 packages of trash bags and 4 (yes 4!!!!!) gallons of milk. We have an entire shelf taken up with milk right now. The pathetic thing is that it will be gone by week's end, and we will probably go shopping again on Saturday for more before the $1 half gallon sale ends (yes, that 4 gallons is made up of 8 half gallon containers...fantastic).

Why is it that dogs eat their own shit? I don't know. Actually, I don't think dogs eat their own shit, they hate the smell. They like the smell (and seemingly the taste) of other dogs' shit. We have 3 dogs at some points in this house, and they feast on each others' feces. We've done a pretty good job of weaning them of this habit, but it's definitely still a work in progress. The only time I let my dog lick me now is when he hasn't been outside on his own for hours.

A Change, and Things That Are Just The Best

I've decided to try to focus more on posting more often, and making them shorter instead of the long posts I've been putting up lately. I'll post short as much as possible, and when inspiration strikes, they will become long.

So today I will begin with something that will become an ongoing series on this Blog: Things That Are Just The Best. What does this mean, you ask? Just what it sounds like...kind of. One of the most common expressions to go around my house is, "That's just the best." To what do we say this expression? Anything that is indeed NOT the best. So here we go with the inaugural list of thing that are "Just The Best."

1) Fat chicks who are so portly that they can be 8 months pregnant and not look any different than when they are not with child.

2) The hardened food particles you find on your dishes after running them through the dishwasher.

3) Toilet paper that is so thin that it rips as you wipe, leaving you with pungent fingers.

4) Having to take a crap when there is no toilet paper in the house, and instead of running out to buy TP, taking your shit and then cleaning up by taking a shower and shampooing your ass.

5) Volkswagon Jettas.