So we *finally* found and killed Osama Bin Laden. Am I the only person in the free world who thinks it is awfully coincidental that the United States is always the country to find (and snuff out) the bad guys? Like, the REALLY bad guys? Hmmm. But I'll buy it if they're selling it. One less bad guy works for me...I just wish they wouldn't wuss out about the proof. Come on, Obama Administration, show us the pictures! After the first Trade Center bombing and then the 9/11 tragedy, I think the moment of "decency" has passed. I don't necessarily think Dead Bin Laden pics will create any more animosity or violence against us ~ he's dead. End of story. Our enemies are pissed either way, so what harm is there in showing them to the world? Here's an idea: You want to kick start this economy? Show us proof that for once, our tax dollars actually accomplished something. That's enough to get me to buy a hybrid. A Chevy. And insure it with AIG. (I will now put my soapbox away)
In other news, my boyfriend has been leaving shit all over the house. This is a recent development; normally he picks up after himself. Lately, though, I've been finding empty soda cans, empty glasses and disgarded candy wrappers all over: in the bedroom, the livingroom, the office... and it's been pissing me off, to be honest. Since I'm not really one to nag and I've perfected the art of passive aggression, I figured I'd get my point across in other ways - by "setting him up." Last week I left a potato peeler on his nightstand. The other day I left an ice cube tray in the front seat of his truck. Then yesterday I left 3 tampons and a C-clamp on his desk. FINALLY he said something. He called me at work, freaked out enough to give me that warm, fuzzy feeling of satisfaction. He had a clue, but wasn't entirely sure as to what was going on. When I explained to him why I was leaving randomness around his areas (and why I needed him to start cleaning up after himself, because last I checked, I wasn't Mexican), he apologized and agreed to be more aware. Then he admitted that he was nervous that perhaps my 'hints' meant more than "don't be a slob," but instead meant, "Meet me tonight at 10pm, and bring Vaseline and a LOT of bandaids. A LOT."
"The flowers were supposed to say, 'We're sorry for your loss, we love you,' not, 'You're dead let's disco!' " (Sorry, that was a random TV moment that popped into my head.)
And finally, I thought you should all know that my company is holding a writing contest. In 25 words or less, we need to explain how our company 'pays us back,' so to speak. I am thinking about entering it, but let's face it, being short and to the point isn't exactly my writing style. The cool thing about the contest is that the winner(s) gets to accompany the CEO of the company to NASDAQ, where he (the CEO) will ring the bell. THAT got me thinking...if I could win this contest and position myself at the NASDAQ podium, I could throw some well-placed (and well-timed) elbows and ring that bell myself. Yeah, I would probably lose my job over that, but it would make one hell of Check Off on my Bucket List. And don't people always tell us it's not the things we do in life that we regret, it's the things we DON'T do?
So that being said, I am totally voting for Donald Trump if he runs for President. I like his style and the fact he thinks we're entitled to "own" Iraq. HA!
