Saturday, July 30, 2016

Hilarious conversation with an old soul.

A couple weeks back I had a hilarious exchange with a boy who was about 10 or 11. The conversation went as such:

Boy: (sits book on desk) I wanted to let you know there are tears on a lot of these pages. 
Me: Oh, did you want to check it out? I can fix them for you. 
B: No, I just wanted to let you know, I find it so upsetting that children don't respect books. 
M: Me too dear. 

After about 15 minutes he comes back with another book, sits it down, and sighs loudly. 
B: This one has a rather large tear in it, and I would like to check this one out. Would you mind repairing it for me? 
M: Of course! Let me grab the book tape. 
B: I just don't understand children these days. Why don't they respect books like you and I do? It's very upsetting. 
M: (biting my tongue so I don't laugh) Yeah, well, it happens. 
::::toddler screams in back of library:::: 
B: and to think that the library used to be a quiet place. (Shakes his head) guess not anymore. 

I was about to die laughing. I was waiting for the camera crew to jump out and tell me I got
punked!!!

Tuesday, July 26, 2016

Thought of the day/night/morning- 7/25.....26

Who was the first to think, "Hey, I'm having trouble sleeping, I should count sheep!!!"


Sunday, July 24, 2016

No, really, I don't want kids...

I love how when this comes up, the woman (99% of the time it is a woman) finds out I don't have/don't want kids, there must be something wrong with me!


One of my favorite/infuriating conversations happened a few year ago. This was when I was a massage therapist and was working on a new patient. The conversation went like this-

Stupid Person- So tell me about yourself.
Me- Um, I'm 28, been a massage therapist for almost a year...
SP- Are you married?
M- Yes.
SP- Oh, wonderful. How many kids do you have?
M-.... none
SP- Oh, well you must have just gotten married then. 
M- Nope, been married for 5 years now.
SP- Why are you waiting so long?
M- Um, we don't want children.
SP- WHAT?? Of course you do! 
M- Um, no, we don't. 
SP- Well that's sad. 
M- No it's not, and if you want this massage to continue it needs to be done in silence.
Stupid person huffs a few times but eventually lays still. Doesn't tip, never see her again. 



I have had a few men question mine and my husband's decision, but it's mostly women.  

I have also had this convo- 
Me- I don't want kids.
SP- Oh, well you'll change your mind when you're older.
M- I'm 33 (but this has been happening for a few years now)
SP- Well, that will change when you get married.
M- I've been married for 10 years.
SP-............
M-.......
SP- Well, what does your husband think of your selfishness.
M-He doesn't want them either.
SP- Oh.

We have three cats, and two dogs, they are our fur babies. We are happy. I get my baby fix from my friends babies and toddlers, and I love my real and 'adopted' nieces and nephews, but I love sleeping in until 9:30-10:00 on weekdays and 11:00ish on weekends. I can have a couple glasses of wine, I can stay up until 4 am playing video games if I want, I will buy super cute clothes whenevs I want because I have the disposable income. We love our life, and the only thing I would change would be to get more animals!






The Insomniactic Atheist

Insomnia sucks ass. Seriously. So fucking tired. 

So, while my mind is racing with random thoughts of one sheep, two sheep, rainbow sheep, baa baa black sheep, wool is really itchy and hot, and who was the first person to look at a sheep and say 'I'm gonna cut that fluff off that mutha fucka and make a sweater out of it..., 
I will explain why I am an atheist. 

1. Couples, who would make kick ass parents, having to spend thousands in fertility treatments and are sometimes still not able to have children VS Crack whores, various drug addicts, and just horrible fucking people who seem to pop one out every year.                                                                     

     If he/she/it (*) is truly omniscient, would hesheit not already know how the child would end up? Is it hisherit's plan to have children grow up in poverty, abuse/neglect because hesheit gets their jollies off it, instead of a loving, supportive home which is financially capable of raising a child? 

2. Why do children suffer, if they are truly innocent and cannot control their circumstances VS money grubbing assholes who walk all over people and constantly take advantage of anyone and everyone to get ahead in life are doing fan-fucking-tabulous.                                             

     If cruelty and suffering result from a 'fallen world' caused by some original sin of humans, why did your god also punish the animals for it by creating disease, pain and suffering for them too? Are you suggesting that my cat that we had to put down last year because of an aggressive form of cancer somehow sinned and thus deserved to suffer? 

3. What makes your (religious) story of creationism fundamentally different from all the others that exist now, have existed before, and will exist in the future?  

     The virgin birth/ all powerful god/ creating heaven and earth story have existed far longer than christianity, so why is your* god the "right" one, while thousands of other gods and goddesses are simply mythology? Mythology in and of itself was made because people at the time were not able to scientifically explain everyday occurrences, like the beginning of life, formation of the earth and the universe, etc... Sound familiar yet? Why is your chosen religious beliefs not mythology ?

Saturday, July 23, 2016

Thought of the day-7/23

I throughly dislike soap with the *added moisturizer*. 
No, I do not want my hands to feel like an oil slick after I have washed them. 
If I feel my hands are in need of moisture, I will apply lotion after washing. Stop forcing your moist-ness on people!!! 

Wednesday, July 20, 2016

I would like, if I may...

...to take you on a journey through my messed up head.

I'm pretty sure I have most of the alphabet in my psych file. 

I have PTSD, generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, chronic depression, and OCD tendencies. I'm also pretty sure I have un-diagnosed ADD... I know you're wondering "Why they hell are you telling me all this you crazy type person?"

Because I'm trying to break down the stigma that comes with mental illness. I have bad days (today being one of them, just a general funk & yuck I can't shake) I have good days, and I have a few great days now and then. 

This doesn't make me a bad person, and it has taken me many years to realize that. There are still days where I feel broken, my really bad days, but I know I am still a great friend and listener, a good worker, and a good person. I just have to try to remember that some days.




Some days I'm Joy, some days I am Sadness 


I have insomnia, and no, it's not the 'Oh, I couldn't get to sleep till like 2am, I totally have insomnia' kind-- I seriously want to punch people who say this sometimes-- there are nights I don't sleep till 5, 6, 7 o'clock, then it's restless at that. Every once in a great while, there will be a night where I don't sleep at all. I take melatonin to help me sleep which helps a bit, but I will still wake up tired, and would be able to take a nap after two cups of coffee....mmmmm coffee......

I will end this post with this (since I am going to go get a cup of coffee) if you have questions, please ask. I really want to end the stigma that comes with mental illness. 



Thoughts from an atheist...


 It's just because I'm a nice person







Saturday, July 16, 2016

Yes, your Majesty!

I have an issue with entitled people
This is a rant- you have been warned. 
One of my biggest pet peeves is entitled people. The "I want it, so I must have it."
This rears its ugly head when someone tries to get tickets for a program and we are already booked. 


"What do you mean there are no tickets available for the program happening in 2 hours???"
Well, I mean you are an idiot who cannot read, or you think that we were supposed to set aside some for you, OR (and this is my favorite) you somehow think that you are indeed the center of the universe, so how could everyone have gotten there before you. 

https://media.giphy.com/media/CPskAi4C6WLHa/giphy.gif

If I go to my favorite bagel place and they are out of pumpernickel bagels, I don't scream and berate them because HOW DARE THEY NOT BAKE MORE. I will maybe say 'Oh darn' and walk away, maybe somewhat disappointed, but telling myself that next time I should get here earlier. 

This is why I also have an issue with 'participation' ribbons and trophies. 
You don't win, you don't get prize. 


I understand for little ones (ie <6) that keeping score may not be a good idea yet. Let them learn the game, learn positions, etc. Once they get into school level sports, you keep score, you say who wins. This teaches sportsmanship, how to be a good loser, and also pushes you to do better next time. 
Seriously, kids today are kinda a bunch of pussies. 

Fin-



Thursday, July 14, 2016

Wednesday, July 13, 2016

Shitty day

So after thinking that after two rounds of oral surgery I could finally get braces, I was informed that I would need to get ANOTHER round of oral surgery to take out impacted canines, AND have jaw surgery to realign my jaw.
I'm out. I'm done. Ain't going to happen.
So pissed right now. And the lady that did the consult SERIOUSLY needs a class on how to talk to someone who is having a panic attack. No, 'relax' and 'breathe' doesn't  do shit lady.
:::mic drop::::

Books I MUST Read-

Book haiku

Have a book I missed
that you think I need to read
and add to a list?


Let me know!

Books You MUST Read: Fractured Fairytales

Fractured Fairy tales are like crack to me (especially if it's an Alice in Wonderland story) , so this list will be long and will grow faster than the others. 
Rating System- 1-10 sprinkles of Pixie Dust


The Storyteller's Daughter: A Retelling of the Arabian Nights (Once Upon a Time #1) 

8 Sprinkles

by 

Fabulous book, in my opinion an often overlooked story.  


Belle: A Retelling of "Beauty and the Beast"-(Once Upon a Time #14)- 7 Sprinkles

I like most of this series, though this author is the best of them. Four different authors contribute, so the writing styles vary.

The Crimson Thread: A Retelling of "Rumpelstiltskin" (Once Upon a Time #13)

6 Sprinkles

A super twist of the classic Rumpelstiltskin tale, but I like it. 

A Whole New World (Twisted Tales #1)

7 Sprinkles

This series retells a disney version of a fairy tale with one major change. In this retelling of Aladdin, it explores what would happen if Jafar had gotten the lamp at the opening of the Cave of Wonders. I like this one, but the second in this series will not be making this list. (Once Upon a Dream)

Splintered (Splintered #1) 9 sprinkles




Books You MUST Read: Warm Fuzzies Edition

Rating System

1-10 fuzzies


Tell Me Three Things- 6 fuzzies

Girl moves, goes to new school, no one like her. Yes I know it sounds a bit cliche but is still worth a read. 6 fuzzies because it ends in fuzzies, but has the typical teenage angst 'Why me' stuff

Anatomy of a Misfit- 6 fuzzies

Popular girl decides she doesn't want to be popular anymore, rebels, I liked it because it had a strong female character. Did have quite a bit 'like, um, like' in it.

Books You MUST Read: Ugly Cry Edition

I will update these as I read

My rating will be how many tissues you will need to read this book. 1 being sad, 10 being call in sick to work for next week.


All the Bright Places- 9 tissues

Friendship, loss, heart wrenching sadness. Awesome book! 


The Art of Racing in the Rain- 5 Tissues

My Bitches

 Doge 2.0






I'm stuck in Folsom Prison...

















Tuesday, July 12, 2016

And now a word from our sponsors...

There have been some concerns that some of the content of my blog may cause a condition I like to call "Unemployedness via terminationious".
If I have chosen to include you,-- via invite, text, etc-- please be aware that I consider you to be a cool person. That being said, please do not share this blog with coworkers who you, I, or both of us think as 'uncool', (ie, tattle tails-a-la kindergarten) because I would like to continue to share funny moments, silly thoughts, and ridiculous conversations with you, but would no longer be able to if I was suffering from Unemployedness via terminationious, because then I would need to undergo treatment with Resume-iton and 
Interview-botics, which both suck balls...


and now for something completely different...

Carrie: the Return

So from now on I think I will shorten conversation names, to protect the stupid.
M= me
SP= Stupid Person

 I feel so sorry for the daughter.

SP- Do you have any good books for a 10 year old girl?

M- Of course! What kind of stuff does she like?

SP- Well, that doesn't matter, I want good, wholesome christian books, no kisses or anything. No dating.

M- (REALLY wanting to say 'Well, our picture books are over here) Well, um, that does kinda limit things since even juvenile fiction has 'oh that boy is cute' stuff in it.

SP- I know, but I don't want her to even think of dating yet.

M- (already feeling very sorry for this poor girl) Oh....kay, um, well, there is the Judy Blume series.

SP- No, I heard they cuss in that.

M- Ok, has she ever read 'Are you there God? It's me, Margaret'?

SP- No, that sounds wonderful! Where's that?

I walk her over to it...

SP- What's it about?

M- Well, there is a young girl who wonders if there is something wrong with her because all of her friends are getting their period and she isn't

SP- :::Tosses book back on shelf::::  OH NO NO NO NO NO, we are NOT talking about that yet, that is not happening.

M- (Visibly annoyed, and can no longer bite my tongue) OK, but you might  want to reconsider what ever time frame you're on, I started my period when I was 11 and I would hate for her to be traumatized by an event that is completely natural.

I then walk away because I can't deal with that level of stupid. I just have visions of that poor girl in a remake of Carrie...

Yes, I know I over stepped by bounds a little--- ok a lot--- but still, this is ridiculous.

Doge 2.0


I expect to become a millionaire on this

True story


Though, with pets we still use a fair number of paper towels...

Monday, July 11, 2016

Books you MUST read...Super funny, laugh till you snort edition


Heart and Brain- -- 8 snorts
The Awkward Yeti

Adulthood is a Myth- - 10 Snorts
Sarah Anderson

Spending the Holidays with People I want to Punch in the Throat-  7 Snorts
Jen Mann

Furiously Happy- 10 snorts
Jenny Lawson


I Could Chew on This: and Other poems by Dogs
I Could Pee on This: and Other Poems by Cats
I Knead my Mommy: and Other Poems by Kittens- 
7 snorts each
 Francesco Marciuliano





Kittahs

What? I is tiny kitty! I fitz purrrrrrfectly.




 Dammit women! Stop taking pictures! Everyone already think you are a crazy cat lady!





What am i doing with my life???




Dis one is mine!




What will I puke on today??

this is the end

Saw this walking into work last week after the really bad thunder storm...
He's not in Kansas anymore...

Yes, Mayans are considered Native Americans....

So I think I will begin will a particularly funny--infuriating-- exchange I had with a patron.
I do consider myself Native American, since I'm a fairly large chunk.

Patron: Where would books about the Mayans be?

Me: I can look up the call number, but you can also look on the new book display, we just got a new collection of Native American books. (I start looking up call number)

P: No, Mayans, the Maya, from Mexico.

M: Yes, I understand, I think there is at least one in the Native American books we got in.

P: (Loudly and sarcastically) No, MAYANS, from Mexico, not Native Americans, MAYANS.

M:.... (are you fucking kidding me????)

P:....

M:... (realizing he is not joking, nostrils start to flare)

Thankfully my coworker jumped in a walked him over to the section in non-fiction before I jumped over the counter and beat some sense into him with an atlas.

Moral of the story:
Mexico is in North America, and therefore indigenous people would, in fact, be called Native Americans. Dumb ass....
Even those in South AMERICA would be Native Americans, jeebus, what a crazy world we live in.

Oh, I should probably mention before we pursue this relationship any farther that I have the vocabulary of a well educated sailor, so if you have sensitivity to foul language or graphic content, SUCK IT UP BUTTERCUP...

Bye!

Getting to know you.

Hi! 
No, this isn't going to be some sort of Broadway Musical Blog (even though that would be kinda cool, I was convinced once upon a time I was going to be a professional actress sooo..)
Um, where was I, oh yes. This is going to be a potpourri of stuff and things,-- but not real potporri, that stuff always smells horrible and when I was younger it always looked like trail mix...
Sooooooooooo, 
(awkward silence)
where do I start....
I have 3 cats and 2 dogs, have been working since I was 13, have done a little bit of everything--yes, even acting!
I love to read, write, play video games, act like an idiot and totally embarrass my husband...

Mostly I will be posting hilarious conversations I've had at work, general commentary on life, and stuff...
so lets get started! 
:::::takes nap::::