Other Things

In addition to the most recent post, I would like to highlight some other things of which I have recently revised my opinion. Perhaps this is significant of hope, or really just a lesson in forming opinions until you have given something a chance. Or, in reality, likely just very telling about what a person comes to when unemployed for nearly six months.

1. Short stories. The first thing I have reconsidered upon further reading is short stories. They are great, you should read some. Don't skip them in the New Yorker, and keep a book of them next to your bed. You won't be sorry.

2. Characters on Gilmore Girls. After watching all the seasons in a row, I am reforming my opinion on the following: Dean is no longer good enough for Rory, Logan Huntsberger now is. Christopher is now a loser, Luke no longer is. Lorelai rules, but Emily rules more. Lorelai should be nicer to Emily because she is just as judgmental of Rory as Emily is of her.

3. Monster.com. Three of the four job interviews I have had since my unemployment happened because I posted my resume on Monster. Nobody ever tells you to post your resume on Monster (other than Monster) but I guess it kind of works. It will especially work if I get one of those jobs.

4. Pole dancing. Mmm Hm. It turns out if you leave your clothes on it's not just for sluts. It's a good work out and fun and requires skill - 'er practice. I had rehearsed my Emily Gilmore response to pole dancing for weeks before doing it at a bachelorette party, all in vain.

5. Christian Slater's acting ability. He is kind of good in The Contender, in which the character he played wasn't 'Christian Slater in Gleaming the Cube.'

6. Stuff. I don't really want so much stuff anymore. It's hard to get rid of, but I am becoming very aware of how truly close I am to becoming an actual hoarder. I refuse to become an actual hoarder, so if you give me something, be aware that it will likely later become a self-challenge and victory if I manage to throw it away. But thank you in advance! I really appreciate the thought. So much so that I will likely view it as deeply significant of our relationship and/or an extension of you, and have a very difficult time getting rid of it. So maybe just gift cards?