Site Update

Time for a quick site update. We have started taking the best of the travel encounters and putting them on a list called the "4-14 List." For an explanation of what that means, check it out here. Also, we have put up another Packing Tech article titled "Water Bottle Awareness," which can be found in the Projects section of the site. Other than that...it's back to business in continuing what we've started. Time for the guts to be put on the skeleton.

War Reporters

My beef for the day spawned from the ABC co-anchor Bob Woodruff story. ABC News is going to run a story tonight on TV retelling this story about Bob Woodruff. 3...2....1.....YOU CAN'T FUCKING HAVE IT BOTH WAYS ABC!!! When a television station sends a reporter to a war, they are wanting the public's interest and wow factor for being in a "dangerous situation." Fine...I can deal with that. But when you try to pass off a sob story about one of your anchors and cameraman getting injured from an attack, I have no interest and ecspecially no sympathy. Why no sympathy?...because you already said it was dangerous by sending them there in the first place. I didn't tell you to send a civilian into a war zone....do you even know what a war zone is? Let that sink in next time before you go after a story. A reporter get's attacked covering a peace parade...he has my condolences...but not going after a report in a fucking war. In summation, they are trying to score points (aka money) by sending poor Bob into a war, and then reaping the benefits of when he gets injured in that war. Come on ABC...stop taking advantage of the public's weak hearts.

Unexpected Gifts

Not recognizing Valentine's Day comes naturally for me. Here's my reason, for those couples who routinely celebrate Valentine's Day, there is nothing original about it. The woman knows she is going to get a gift, and that gift usually depends on the size of the man's wallet. Card - Chocolates - Flowers - Jewelry. (In that order....End of story.) So the woman either tries to act surprised by her new gift year after year, which is being fake, which I hate, or she just says a polite thank you, and small display of affection towards the guy. So on the guys end, this is a classic example of a no-win situation. If he doesn't get her a gift, she will wonder why, or if he does, he's just breaking even. If he goes above the classic four gifts (mentioned earlier) she will probable expect it next year. Do you see where I am going with this. My sentiment rests on the wise words spoken by someone who probably hated V-Day as much as me... "A key to a woman's heart is an unexpected gift, at an unexpected time." Wow...go figure another positive point for ORIGINALITY!

The List 1 - 10

Mild Inspiration struck me today as I stumbled upon the BuriedLife.com. These four Canadian Guys created a unique list of 100 things to do before they die. The idea of a list is not that original, but the list itself is. My favorite....#26 - Tell a judge: "You want the truth? You can't handle the truth!" This whole idea made me want to start my own list. So I give you the first 10 (no particular order).
1. Conduct an independent study of why the majority of American girls are bitches.
2. See all the Major League Ballparks.
3. Ride my bike across a small country.
4. See my buddy win a "real" golf tournament.
5. Take a stupid award someone gives me for my independent study (#1) and throw it in the Pacific.
6. Meet Ann Coulter at a book signing and 20 mins. later get put in the back of a police car.
7. Recycle EVERYTHING for 1 straight year.
8. Visit Northern/Eastern Europe.
9. Start the Soapbox Rant in America.
10. Help Barack Obama claim Presidency.

Miss America

Ringing in late on this issue, but there is a reason. The whole Miss America Story (Donald Trump giving Tara Conner another chance) could not be more mis-accurately discussed by EVERYONE. People, let me tell you that the real story is not the "giving a second chance" story, but it is purely marketing. Take any average citizen and ask them to name former Miss America winners. I would venture a guess that they could name any....except those that got in trouble and had their crown removed (and now...threatened to be removed). Let's face it, it's the only way the Miss America Pageant can obtain publicity after the 15 minute swimsuit competition. The winner needs to get nude, drink, or use drugs. All of which in my opinion are perfectly fine.....but that's another story. Yes Miss America is suppose to be a role model, but do you honestly think that Trump gives a fuck. He would rather sell the name. That's why I don't care if he gives her another chance or not, I don't care that Rosie and Trump are taking shots at each other. IT'S ALL PUBLICITY, and Trump, the Master, has his hands on the strings. And by the way, Rosie's mistake is just feeding fuel to the whole thing.

I'm done proving my point, I'm going to go look for nude pictures of Tara (I heard they've hit the internet from Entertainment Tonight!).

Ignorance Is Bliss

There is a downside to traveling. Actually, there are LOTS of downsides to travelling. The one currently on my mind relates to the feeling you have when you experience something new and realize that the old way you use to know is no longer the "best" way or your "favorite" way. It takes something you are perfectly fine with and then ruins it. If we don't know any better, then we are content. I think The Matrix touched on this. "Ignorance is bliss." And as I agree with this statement, I feel it should not be used defensively, but rather as a conscious guide. Know it exists, but don't use it solely and collectively to make decisions.