here's the thing. most people have never worked, nor will they work in a grocery store. we're the few, the over-worked, the cashiers. since most people don't understand what our job is really like, they don't really consider what their actions in grocery stores should be. here i have compiled a list of some irritating or downright rude things people do - sometimes without knowing it.
FRONT END
1. talking on cell-phones while in line. really? really? i know sometimes you have emergencies that require immediate attention, but usually you don't remain in line if an emergency arises. you go take care of it. these people are the same ones who become irate if you make an assumption about their payment method because they didn't respond to your question(s) about said payment. why? oh yeah, because of the cell phone. sheesh.
2. failing to control their young. there are some people who seem to think that keeping tabs on children is the job of the general public, not they as the parent. we now have a lovely permanent ink drawing of a stick figure with flowers drawn ON THE SIDE OF A REGISTER because the parent wasn't paying attention to the child. really? or you have the pair of children who, because the parent was elsewhere in the store, rolled, tumbled, and fought each other throughout the store, knocking over displays and losing shoes as they went. one woman (customer, not employee) suggested they be tied up. i assume she was joking.
3. comparing our store to another store. my store is a well-known brand that happens to be the only grocery store name in town. the next store is 20 minutes in any direction, so most people just come to ours. i cannot count the number of times i've heard "oh, i don't even know why i came in this store, i'll just go over to the <insert other store name> because they always have what i want", yet we still see the exact same customer - usually the next day! or "why don't y'all have <insert obscure product name> like <insert other store name>?" or "why don't y'all do <insert process name> like <other store>?"...hmmm, i'm pretty sure you willingly came to this store. otherwise, you'd be at the other store. please stop complaining about it.
4. blaming the cashier for policies you don't like. here's the thing. most cashiers are simply that: cashiers. in most cases, they aren't managers, shift leaders, or higher-ups in the chain of command. they don't make policy decisions, nor do they usually know the reasoning behind said policies. so blaming the cashier for not accepting a specific coupon in accordance with policy or for giving you specific denominations or checking bills in a specific way is basically the same as blaming the little old lady in the mart cart behind you. neither one of them controls policies, so if you actually are angry at a store policy, it's best to go straight to the manager.
5. while on the subject of coupons...PLEASE, for the love of mustard, PLEASE read your coupons before you get to the register! there's nothing more disheartening for the cashier or the fellow patrons further back in the line than a person who waits until they are about to pay for groceries to sort through their coupons. here's a little-known fact to anyone outside of grocery stores: cashiers are timed. like...always on a clock. so not only are you annoying every other patron in the line, not only are you making yourself look ridiculous for not knowing what your coupons are for, you're hurting the cashier's time. which can get them into trouble with the managers and lead to pay deductions. not cool. and please don't ask us to push a coupon through if we tell you it isn't allowed or valid. that also gets us into trouble, because the store usually can't redeem old coupons, resulting in a loss.
NOTE: now that you know cashiers are timed, you should appreciate it when a cashier either stops or slows down scanning your groceries to give you suggestions on products or to have a conversation with you - it means they care more about customer interaction and service than clock numbers.
6. waiting until 5 minutes before closing time to go grocery shopping. ok, here's the thing. i know some people work late (usually i do too), so i can understand coming into the store before it's closing to get your groceries, but it would seem reasonable to get the necessary items quickly because the store is closing, right? hehe. no. just because you have been locked in a store and told it's closing doesn't mean that you have free reign and unlimited time to shop. there are cashiers/managers who would like to go home and stockers who would like to do their jobs but neither of those things can happen if you dawdle around in the store. we had a gentleman a few weeks ago who basically got lost in the store 10 minutes before closing. our store isn't remarkably large, nor is it particularly difficult to navigate. but somehow, this man just wandered and wandered to the point where we had absolutely no idea where he was - repeated walking of the aisles produced no clues as to his whereabouts. only after making 3 announcements about the store being closed and 15 minutes after we locked the doors did he re-appear from nowhere to make his purchase. which consisted of about 5 things. old and feeble? using a mart-cart that was on its last bit of battery life? crutches? nope. he was like 28 and perfectly healthy. his reason? "oh i couldn't decide between <product x> and <product y>."
DELI
7. when making a decision about fresh-cut deli meat, simply pointing at what you want. i'm not sure if you know or not, but most deli employees don't have x-ray vision. or ESP. so, that means you'll need to use your words when telling us what you want.
8. failing to read the labels on deli meat. soooooooo many customers come up asking us for sliced "hard genoa" salami. really? two different kinds of meat there. that's like asking for new york sharp mozzarella. or the also-popular "beef german bologna". german bologna has beef, pork, and chicken with added garlic (usually), and the beef bologna is, well, beef with flavorings.
9. calling the deli worker over but not knowing what you want. this is different from the person who wants an educated opinion or who has legitimate questions about the meats - no, this is the person who wants your undivided attention while they choose their meats. really? "hey, come over here and watch me be indecisive while what you were working on sits unfinished." wow.
10. not specifying if you want name-brand or store-brand. in most cases, people will specify the brand. however, every so often, you come across some people who assume you know their brand preference. oops, i don't have ESP (see #7). you should treat the deli the same way as a bartender - you specify what brand (or quality), otherwise you get the cheap stuff. if you don't specify brand, you shouldn't be upset if we give you the store brand.
11. repeating yourself (or shouting your repetitions) when we ask you for specifics. this one lady came to the deli one day while i was slicing meat, and asked for baked ham. given that we carry plain cooked, hickory smoked, regular smoked, black forest, honey, brown sugar, imported dak, and sometimes country-style, i asked "what kind of ham?". the following conversation ensued:
-BAKED HAM!
-yes ma'am, but what kind, we have several...
-BAKED HAM, IT'S BAKED.
-ma'am i understand you want ham, which of these 7-8 kinds?
-BAKED!
-how about this plain, cooked ham?
-THAT'S the stuff i wanted!
excuse me whilst i jump off a cliff.
check back soon for part 2: what you SHOULD do in a grocery store.
Friday, November 22, 2013
Friday, November 11, 2011
remembrance
so this blog post isnt gonna be funny. but should still be written.
on today, 11/11/11, i stop to remember those who have bravely fought for our country - who defend the ideals we as stupid, lazy, greedy americans take for granted; who put their lives on the line for something they believe in. i am grateful with an almost guilty gratitude for those who have given the ultimate sacrifice; prayerful for the families of those military who don't return. to every veteran who has served our country - regardless of tour length, regardless of duty, i wholeheartedly thank you for your service!
today also marks the 3 year anniversary of my great-uncle gene's death. as a veteran, it's rather fitting that veterans day should fall on a day we remember him. uncle gene was the epitome of being a man. society has definitely mangled that word, so i guess you could call him an "old school" man - which is the best kind of man to be! he was open, honest, genuine, kind, strong but gentle, caring, thoughtful, handy with tools, rode a motorcycle, treated his wife and children with respect and dignity, enjoyed the outdoors, etc. i could continue naming things all day, but i think you're starting to get the picture. he was strong physically and had an even stronger spirit. never do i remember hearing him raise his voice when i was around, but at the same time, you knew just by being around him that he wouldn't put up with nonsense and if he asked you to do something, there was a good reason for it. he knew his duties as a pastor, father, chaplain, and husband and didn't shy away from those duties. it's really difficult to describe unless you've met him, but he made it seem like you mattered; if you were speaking, he was listening - not just hearing, but listening. like you were worth his time. he always always looked you in the eye, and you always knew you had him as a friend and confidant in him - no matter you background, status, political affiliation, gender, race, ethnicity, etc. he had your back. end of story. when he told stories, you knew they were going to be good. if there was only one man i could model my life after (besides Jesus), it would be him. he was the kind of man that could make anybody feel welcomed and appreciated; and he was always there for you - no matter what. and the vast majority of his time was spent serving his community and family - he was pastor of two churches AND the chaplain for the fire department.
so i think this is about the best i can describe him to you...so im gonna leave it at this, but remember to remember those veterans who have served us, and if you get the chance, pray for that side of my family.
on today, 11/11/11, i stop to remember those who have bravely fought for our country - who defend the ideals we as stupid, lazy, greedy americans take for granted; who put their lives on the line for something they believe in. i am grateful with an almost guilty gratitude for those who have given the ultimate sacrifice; prayerful for the families of those military who don't return. to every veteran who has served our country - regardless of tour length, regardless of duty, i wholeheartedly thank you for your service!
today also marks the 3 year anniversary of my great-uncle gene's death. as a veteran, it's rather fitting that veterans day should fall on a day we remember him. uncle gene was the epitome of being a man. society has definitely mangled that word, so i guess you could call him an "old school" man - which is the best kind of man to be! he was open, honest, genuine, kind, strong but gentle, caring, thoughtful, handy with tools, rode a motorcycle, treated his wife and children with respect and dignity, enjoyed the outdoors, etc. i could continue naming things all day, but i think you're starting to get the picture. he was strong physically and had an even stronger spirit. never do i remember hearing him raise his voice when i was around, but at the same time, you knew just by being around him that he wouldn't put up with nonsense and if he asked you to do something, there was a good reason for it. he knew his duties as a pastor, father, chaplain, and husband and didn't shy away from those duties. it's really difficult to describe unless you've met him, but he made it seem like you mattered; if you were speaking, he was listening - not just hearing, but listening. like you were worth his time. he always always looked you in the eye, and you always knew you had him as a friend and confidant in him - no matter you background, status, political affiliation, gender, race, ethnicity, etc. he had your back. end of story. when he told stories, you knew they were going to be good. if there was only one man i could model my life after (besides Jesus), it would be him. he was the kind of man that could make anybody feel welcomed and appreciated; and he was always there for you - no matter what. and the vast majority of his time was spent serving his community and family - he was pastor of two churches AND the chaplain for the fire department.
so i think this is about the best i can describe him to you...so im gonna leave it at this, but remember to remember those veterans who have served us, and if you get the chance, pray for that side of my family.
Sunday, October 30, 2011
boone
so...after visiting asu/boone for the weekend, ive discovered some things about it.
1) asu is h.u.g.e! as in...you could fit our campus on like...less than half of just the first floors on asu's campus! most of our buildings are 2 story, and there arent but so many buildings here...up there? pretty much every building has at least 3 floors. and theres a bajillion buildings!
2) boone is cold. as in...it snowed while i was there. no lie. except i cant say this first hand...because i was asleep. i slept from 4.15am until 2pm...and it happened sometime saturday morning...so pretty much right in the middle of my sleep
3) monster is only so effective when driving long distances...once it wears through, the key is to keep cold! which worked out well, considering point #2. so you put monster, cold weather, and loud music together, and you have instant "stay awake"
4) all roads in boone look the same...and all roads in boone are really steep! (yes i know thats an exaggeration...but the roads are way steep - especially the portion by the blue ridge parkway - 8% grade? for 4+ miles? yep. thats pretty steep.
5) those crazy mountain people you see in the movies? yeah, theyre not from boone. sorry. or at least not the civilized portion of boone. i did see lots of redneck posers, though...paha
6) our daily bread deli is crazy good - get the odb club sammich if you have the chance! (turkey, ham, bacon, cheddar, swiss, rye AND pumpernickel breads, tomato, lettuce, and their "special sauce")..with tater salad and a pickle spear. and its like...$7 ish...so get it! its worth it!
7) its gorgeous...and i dont just mean the girl i was with - the scenery itself! theres really nothing like fall in the mountains - you get the slopes of the mountains with small bits of fog and almost every color imaginable peeking out from the tree branches...so awesome! and the sunsets? between the mountains? through slight mountain mist? heck yes! i got to see grandfather mountain from across the valley against the pink sky as the sun was setting - and immediately wished i had my camera...
8) traffic is horrendous on game day. like fo rizzle. even taking the long way/back way/scenic route, you hit tons of traffic!
9) small 2 door cars are not the greatest to drive in boone. its pretty much a requirement to drive an suv if you live there. im glad i dont drive a jeep, though. because everybody else does, and id lose it too easily...paha
10) the walmart lines are INFINITELY quicker than the lines here. like no joke. what takes 10 minutes there takes at least 30 here! and they open more lines when they get backed up! what a revolutionary idea!
so to sum all that up - boone is awesome this time of year, but im glad i dont live there...i would die, i think.
1) asu is h.u.g.e! as in...you could fit our campus on like...less than half of just the first floors on asu's campus! most of our buildings are 2 story, and there arent but so many buildings here...up there? pretty much every building has at least 3 floors. and theres a bajillion buildings!
2) boone is cold. as in...it snowed while i was there. no lie. except i cant say this first hand...because i was asleep. i slept from 4.15am until 2pm...and it happened sometime saturday morning...so pretty much right in the middle of my sleep
3) monster is only so effective when driving long distances...once it wears through, the key is to keep cold! which worked out well, considering point #2. so you put monster, cold weather, and loud music together, and you have instant "stay awake"
4) all roads in boone look the same...and all roads in boone are really steep! (yes i know thats an exaggeration...but the roads are way steep - especially the portion by the blue ridge parkway - 8% grade? for 4+ miles? yep. thats pretty steep.
5) those crazy mountain people you see in the movies? yeah, theyre not from boone. sorry. or at least not the civilized portion of boone. i did see lots of redneck posers, though...paha
6) our daily bread deli is crazy good - get the odb club sammich if you have the chance! (turkey, ham, bacon, cheddar, swiss, rye AND pumpernickel breads, tomato, lettuce, and their "special sauce")..with tater salad and a pickle spear. and its like...$7 ish...so get it! its worth it!
7) its gorgeous...and i dont just mean the girl i was with - the scenery itself! theres really nothing like fall in the mountains - you get the slopes of the mountains with small bits of fog and almost every color imaginable peeking out from the tree branches...so awesome! and the sunsets? between the mountains? through slight mountain mist? heck yes! i got to see grandfather mountain from across the valley against the pink sky as the sun was setting - and immediately wished i had my camera...
8) traffic is horrendous on game day. like fo rizzle. even taking the long way/back way/scenic route, you hit tons of traffic!
9) small 2 door cars are not the greatest to drive in boone. its pretty much a requirement to drive an suv if you live there. im glad i dont drive a jeep, though. because everybody else does, and id lose it too easily...paha
10) the walmart lines are INFINITELY quicker than the lines here. like no joke. what takes 10 minutes there takes at least 30 here! and they open more lines when they get backed up! what a revolutionary idea!
so to sum all that up - boone is awesome this time of year, but im glad i dont live there...i would die, i think.
Monday, October 24, 2011
not gonna let it slide!
yes people, i know. i havent posted in like...5 days. please dont shoot me! but ive had legitimate reasons!
#1 - i forgot. need i say more? im doing good to remember homework...sometimes...a little bit of the time.
#2 - ive been busy. heres a basic rundown of my monday: wakeup at 7.15, shower. class at 8, eat at 9ish, homework, lab at 11.30, eat sometime after lab (usually like...1.15-1.30), small break, class at 3.30, medium break, class at 7pm, eat at 8ish, homework, skype at 11 until 3 or 4am. my day is full! and dont say "well just cut out the skype time!"...because no. that's off limits :)
#3 - ive had other things on my mind. duh. paha - if you didnt know that, then you should probably read my other blog posts. just a recap: fun, jokes, a friend's tragedy, romance, hammocking, stress, smelly stairwells, and more! which has left very little time to blog.
#4 - there is no reason #4. there is no miss zarves. sorry.
BUT! i have no intention of letting this blog go! i am still aware that i have a blog that a few people follow/read sometimes, and we sure cant leave them hanging, can we? so fear not! i havent forgotten you (all 3 of you)!
#1 - i forgot. need i say more? im doing good to remember homework...sometimes...a little bit of the time.
#2 - ive been busy. heres a basic rundown of my monday: wakeup at 7.15, shower. class at 8, eat at 9ish, homework, lab at 11.30, eat sometime after lab (usually like...1.15-1.30), small break, class at 3.30, medium break, class at 7pm, eat at 8ish, homework, skype at 11 until 3 or 4am. my day is full! and dont say "well just cut out the skype time!"...because no. that's off limits :)
#3 - ive had other things on my mind. duh. paha - if you didnt know that, then you should probably read my other blog posts. just a recap: fun, jokes, a friend's tragedy, romance, hammocking, stress, smelly stairwells, and more! which has left very little time to blog.
#4 - there is no reason #4. there is no miss zarves. sorry.
BUT! i have no intention of letting this blog go! i am still aware that i have a blog that a few people follow/read sometimes, and we sure cant leave them hanging, can we? so fear not! i havent forgotten you (all 3 of you)!
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
[sniffsniff] something's cookin!
no, im not going to give you a recipe...paha
so some (very few) of you know that something has been cooking in my life recently...but most dont. and since i cant contact each of you individually, i figured this would be alot easier. so please dont get offended if you wanted me to tell you in person...its nothing personal...
(spoiler alert: i may be slightly sappy and/or "cute" in this post...now that you know, you can decide whether you want details or not)
also...just like always, good-natured ribbing or poking fun us acceptable...but trolls would do well to keep on moving to somewhere else!
this story requires a small amount of backstory, so i'll start there: i was born a po' pitiful chile....
just kidding! and i dont need to go back that far! but throughout middle school, and i guess early high school, we went to a church in hillsborough. nice place, nice people, and ive got lots of stories that come out of there...but thats beside the point. while in middle school (and somewhat today...who am i kidding?), i was awkward. not gonna lie. but then again, everybody is in middle school. and as a general rule, i didnt really like people that much. except for a select few, i was a loner (still am sometimes). well, there was this one person i "liked" alot, and as such was incredibly shy around her, like i didnt talk much...at all. those of you who know me pretty well know why thats strange! but she was funny, smart, cute, didnt mind being around me (which was a HUGE deal in my book), and respectable in a non-lame way...i know that's not exactly the most endearing term, but i think you get the picture - she knew how to conduct herself (as opposed to pretty much every other girl at that church besides a small handful), and was way fun to be around (despite my not talking). well, i never said anything about it, just let it sit there (but some people apparently caught it...good catch "jerk"...you know who you are!). well, we moved and changed churches so i figured that was it - no more seeing her, no more hanging out...and again...didnt say anything...but never forgot her.
apparently, unbeknownst to me, she liked me at the same time i liked her - but somehow i didnt notice! or maybe i noticed the by-product nervousness but it didnt calculate in my mind...and in a way im glad, because it makes now even more special! but im getting ahead of myself.
time passes. and passes. and who do you think gets back into contact with me a few years ago? yep, youre right! well, we got back into contact and caught up a little bit. and she came to one of our band concerts back in '09, which was awesome! and guess who was still awkward and shy around her? if you guessed me, you were right. by alot. take a look at the pic below:
see that awkward arm hang? and how im almost leaning out of the picture? you could tell i was nervous...and she seemed completely unchanged (besides the usual "grown up look" changes) - everything i had admired and been attracted to was still there!
well, not too long ago, we got back in touch for real and spent alot of time talking. and even less time ago she tells me that she's met a really awesome guy who makes her smile alot and makes her feel awesome...a guy she had known for a long time but had lost contact with on and off for several years. i ended up learning that he was at another school which made starting a relationship difficult, but i was happy for her because she was genuinely excited and happy. so i told her to tell him not to be a stranger, because she was really happy.
the next morning i get up to a message from her on facebook that says "dont be such a stranger". oh wow! brain. grenade. kabloom! my head a-splode! bam! fireworks! well, you get the picture. and apparently im a true guy...because i was too dense to realize she was talking about me being at another school and making her happy! wow. and she posted a video to my facebook so i could hear her recite something, but i didnt watch it for that...and not gonna lie...i watched it a bajillion times...paha
she had grown up. alot. like alot alot. what had been cute was now beautiful, her smile had become more infectious. her charm had only increased; her humor was still there but more refined, her whole "air" was one of grace and beauty (while still being fun). i could go on, but you dont want to read all that... :) and she was attracted to me! whoah. absolutely amazing! when i could finally speak/think coherently again, we decided to discuss the idea of dating...
enter over 9 hours of skype in 2 days (yes i know, thats unhealthy...but i dont care!) and countless hours of facebook chat... :)
and my cheeks hurt pretty much everyday now. smiling does that, i hear. according to her, though, we'll at least not have to worry about crazy old ladies pinching our cheeks because there wont be anything to grab - just muscle :D (yes i know i just kept you in suspense for even longer :P)
so where do we stand now? drumroll please............
i am thrilled and most proud to say that this beautiful, fun, and amazing woman...is now my girlfriend! and yes, i know im incredibly lucky! i also know all of you are jealous...i really do understand. but you cant have her! :)
so some (very few) of you know that something has been cooking in my life recently...but most dont. and since i cant contact each of you individually, i figured this would be alot easier. so please dont get offended if you wanted me to tell you in person...its nothing personal...
(spoiler alert: i may be slightly sappy and/or "cute" in this post...now that you know, you can decide whether you want details or not)
also...just like always, good-natured ribbing or poking fun us acceptable...but trolls would do well to keep on moving to somewhere else!
this story requires a small amount of backstory, so i'll start there: i was born a po' pitiful chile....
just kidding! and i dont need to go back that far! but throughout middle school, and i guess early high school, we went to a church in hillsborough. nice place, nice people, and ive got lots of stories that come out of there...but thats beside the point. while in middle school (and somewhat today...who am i kidding?), i was awkward. not gonna lie. but then again, everybody is in middle school. and as a general rule, i didnt really like people that much. except for a select few, i was a loner (still am sometimes). well, there was this one person i "liked" alot, and as such was incredibly shy around her, like i didnt talk much...at all. those of you who know me pretty well know why thats strange! but she was funny, smart, cute, didnt mind being around me (which was a HUGE deal in my book), and respectable in a non-lame way...i know that's not exactly the most endearing term, but i think you get the picture - she knew how to conduct herself (as opposed to pretty much every other girl at that church besides a small handful), and was way fun to be around (despite my not talking). well, i never said anything about it, just let it sit there (but some people apparently caught it...good catch "jerk"...you know who you are!). well, we moved and changed churches so i figured that was it - no more seeing her, no more hanging out...and again...didnt say anything...but never forgot her.
apparently, unbeknownst to me, she liked me at the same time i liked her - but somehow i didnt notice! or maybe i noticed the by-product nervousness but it didnt calculate in my mind...and in a way im glad, because it makes now even more special! but im getting ahead of myself.
time passes. and passes. and who do you think gets back into contact with me a few years ago? yep, youre right! well, we got back into contact and caught up a little bit. and she came to one of our band concerts back in '09, which was awesome! and guess who was still awkward and shy around her? if you guessed me, you were right. by alot. take a look at the pic below:
see that awkward arm hang? and how im almost leaning out of the picture? you could tell i was nervous...and she seemed completely unchanged (besides the usual "grown up look" changes) - everything i had admired and been attracted to was still there!
well, not too long ago, we got back in touch for real and spent alot of time talking. and even less time ago she tells me that she's met a really awesome guy who makes her smile alot and makes her feel awesome...a guy she had known for a long time but had lost contact with on and off for several years. i ended up learning that he was at another school which made starting a relationship difficult, but i was happy for her because she was genuinely excited and happy. so i told her to tell him not to be a stranger, because she was really happy.
the next morning i get up to a message from her on facebook that says "dont be such a stranger". oh wow! brain. grenade. kabloom! my head a-splode! bam! fireworks! well, you get the picture. and apparently im a true guy...because i was too dense to realize she was talking about me being at another school and making her happy! wow. and she posted a video to my facebook so i could hear her recite something, but i didnt watch it for that...and not gonna lie...i watched it a bajillion times...paha
she had grown up. alot. like alot alot. what had been cute was now beautiful, her smile had become more infectious. her charm had only increased; her humor was still there but more refined, her whole "air" was one of grace and beauty (while still being fun). i could go on, but you dont want to read all that... :) and she was attracted to me! whoah. absolutely amazing! when i could finally speak/think coherently again, we decided to discuss the idea of dating...
enter over 9 hours of skype in 2 days (yes i know, thats unhealthy...but i dont care!) and countless hours of facebook chat... :)
and my cheeks hurt pretty much everyday now. smiling does that, i hear. according to her, though, we'll at least not have to worry about crazy old ladies pinching our cheeks because there wont be anything to grab - just muscle :D (yes i know i just kept you in suspense for even longer :P)
so where do we stand now? drumroll please............
i am thrilled and most proud to say that this beautiful, fun, and amazing woman...is now my girlfriend! and yes, i know im incredibly lucky! i also know all of you are jealous...i really do understand. but you cant have her! :)
Sunday, October 16, 2011
no good deed
("not funny post" alert...if youd like to see something funny, you can read the previous post...or go to homestarrunner.com)
today is one of those days that i feel like elpheba. she tried to fix stuff, tried to make things right, tried to be helpful...but it backfired.
please tell me youve at least heard of wicked. no? shame on you! well, its a prequel to the wizard of oz, about the wicked witch of the west (elpheba) and why she is wicked, why she is green, and why society is stupid.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4I8pneJkxBY
"my road of good intentions led where such roads always lead...no good deed goes unpunished!"
her simple attempt to fix a problem ended in disaster. every time she jumped into a situation and tried to help, the person she tried to help ended up either hating her or at least not wanting her anymore. she tries to fit in with society, tries to do well and do as she's told, but ends up in exile BECAUSE of her actions.
"One question haunts and hurts
Too much, too much to mention:
Was I really seeking good
Or just seeking attention?
Is that all good deeds are
When looked at with an ice-cold eye?
If that's all good deeds are
Maybe that's the reason why
No good deed goes unpunished
All helpful urges should be circumvented
No good deed goes unpunished
Sure, I meant well -
Well, look at what well-meant did:"
like really. look at what well-meant did! you now have a cowardly lion, a man made out of tin, a scarecrow, and flying monkeys. seriously! just because she loved some people and wanted to help them! no matter her intentions, no matter how much she cared, her attempts fell. failed. died trying. and who's to say that the ice-cold eye of observation isnt correct? should we even try to go with society and its norms? should we try to fix difficult problems? should we reach out to others?
are all good actions actually just seeking attention? looking back at my own actions, i start to question them, too. i still feel like i meant well, and wasnt looking for attention. but am i jaded by my own emotions? am i fooling myself? is there a chance that i was just looking for and enjoying the attention? in her case, she wanted conflict resolution, but ended up with attention - lots of negative attention!
today is one of those days that i feel like elpheba. she tried to fix stuff, tried to make things right, tried to be helpful...but it backfired.
please tell me youve at least heard of wicked. no? shame on you! well, its a prequel to the wizard of oz, about the wicked witch of the west (elpheba) and why she is wicked, why she is green, and why society is stupid.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4I8pneJkxBY
"my road of good intentions led where such roads always lead...no good deed goes unpunished!"
her simple attempt to fix a problem ended in disaster. every time she jumped into a situation and tried to help, the person she tried to help ended up either hating her or at least not wanting her anymore. she tries to fit in with society, tries to do well and do as she's told, but ends up in exile BECAUSE of her actions.
"One question haunts and hurts
Too much, too much to mention:
Was I really seeking good
Or just seeking attention?
Is that all good deeds are
When looked at with an ice-cold eye?
If that's all good deeds are
Maybe that's the reason why
No good deed goes unpunished
All helpful urges should be circumvented
No good deed goes unpunished
Sure, I meant well -
Well, look at what well-meant did:"
like really. look at what well-meant did! you now have a cowardly lion, a man made out of tin, a scarecrow, and flying monkeys. seriously! just because she loved some people and wanted to help them! no matter her intentions, no matter how much she cared, her attempts fell. failed. died trying. and who's to say that the ice-cold eye of observation isnt correct? should we even try to go with society and its norms? should we try to fix difficult problems? should we reach out to others?
are all good actions actually just seeking attention? looking back at my own actions, i start to question them, too. i still feel like i meant well, and wasnt looking for attention. but am i jaded by my own emotions? am i fooling myself? is there a chance that i was just looking for and enjoying the attention? in her case, she wanted conflict resolution, but ended up with attention - lots of negative attention!
so what's the deal? do we try to extend beyond our personal bubbles and reach into society? or should we be professional navel-gazers? how do we evaluate what our motivations really are? can we change those motivations? how do we make an impact if we dont act?
bbaagghh!!
just fyi, no, im not depressed. just slightly moody. and thoughtful. maybe you are too. i doubt this is the end of this post, but its all ive got for now. so maybe ngd pt2 will come later.
Saturday, October 15, 2011
hammocking!
so, for those who dont have the pleasure of owning one, hammocks are the greatest thing since...the last great thing invented! suffice it to say that ive spent almost as much time in this hammock over the summer as i have in classes here at school :) im actually typing this post from a hammock. just fyi.
(let me say that i in no way shape or form represent the company im about to endorse, nor do i get paid)
eno hammocks. if youve never been in one, you are missing out! theyre made out of parachute material and stuff down into themselves to roughly the size of a big grapefruit. they hold up to 400lb, which is great, so you could get 3 small kids in here. i use a doublenest, so its really wide.
theyre great for sleeping - all you need is your hammock and a blanket, and youre set! some people bring pillows, too, but not me! its especially great if you position yourself to see the sunrise, because you wake up to the sun...which is infinitely better than waking up to an alarm clock.
great for swinging - whether youre laying down or sitting up and sharing with a friend, these things are great swings! or when the wind blows (like it is now), you not only get the swinging action, but the cool breeze to go along with it!
theyre great for thinking. ive spent so much time working stuff out in my head while laying in a hammock, that just laying in one automatically make me start thinking. today i have alot to think about...the stuff going on with my friend, homework i have to work through, stuff i have to clean in the apt, and now i there is a prospect of my starting a new relationship. so obviously, my hammock was my first choice of where to be :)
so clearly you should get one of these. i recommend the doublenest, which can usually be gotten on amazon for ~$70, including the straps to hang it!
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