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This Week in "WTF?!"
Feb. 7th, 2009 10:26 pm1) Far be it from me to pass judgment on anyone whose recreational activities include smoking a little weed now and then. And far be it from me to lecture anyone on the responsibilities of celebrity. I can't begrudge Michael Phelps a toke or two, nor can I lambaste him for setting a "bad example" for the many kids who look up to him. What I CAN let loose on him for is the incredible STUPIDITY of allowing himself to be PHOTOGRAPHED smoking up! Even a five year old knows you're only guilty if you get caught, and Phelps is guilty as shit!
2) Last night, Ruckus.com shut down without warning or preamble. I loved Ruckus! It allowed me to download songs I love by artists I don't so I didn't have to go out and by the entire album! No more Spearhead! No more of The Jets. No Taylor Dayne. I'm wounded, but somehow I know my heart will go on.
3) I knew if I looked hard enough I'd eventually find an erotica writer I liked. Her name is Megan Hart, and her books actually contain *gasp* plots and character development! She does have her own formula. All her books stick to the same outline of events, and all of her heroines do battle the same emotional road blocks, but the sex isn't pointless. Every sex scene in her novels serves a distinct purpose in moving the plot along and that's what I like about them. That and she actually knows how to write.
( 4) The Vampire Diaries )
5) While ruminating on vampires, I realized that there is a huge difference in the way male and female vampires are portrayed in films, television, and books. Male vampires are always very alpha male, broody, yet sensitive types. They may be dangerous, but they are also sexy, lovable, and sympathetic. Female vampires, on the other hand, are just evil. They are not portrayed sympathetically. Usually they are antagonists who have no redeeming qualities. Some one needs to change that.
6) I haven't seen Greg in three weeks. That's because his company is developing some new software and, with an extended deadline of mid-March, he's had to work every weekend since the New Year and will continue to do so until they finish the project. Until last night I hadn't spoken to him in about a week and a half. We just kept missing each other. I'd call him and get his voicemail, he'd call back and get mine. Then he stopped calling me back and I started getting worried. Plagued by the memory of Other Mike's abrupt departure, and John's wheedling about being too busy to see me, I was afraid I was facing another inconsiderate and unexplained break-up. It was the first time in the almost three years we've been together that I felt our relationship was in peril. So, Wednesday I called Greg up all weepy and crying, got his voicemaill, and left a message saying I was feeling insecure and REALLY needed him to call me back. Much to my relief he called back twice. Unfortunately, I missed both calls. But, he left me messages saying he was sorry he hadn't called, he was just exhausted and on a fucked up sleeping schedule, and would try to make more of an effort to talk to me. When we finally got a hold of each other last night he reiterated that. I wasn't looking for an apology, I just needed to know he wasn't dumping me. And, he's not. In fact, he's working late tonight so he can come out and visit me tomorrow. That illustrates one of the many reasons I adore Greg and what makes him stand out among my plethora of exes: I say "I need you" and he says "I'm there."
2) Last night, Ruckus.com shut down without warning or preamble. I loved Ruckus! It allowed me to download songs I love by artists I don't so I didn't have to go out and by the entire album! No more Spearhead! No more of The Jets. No Taylor Dayne. I'm wounded, but somehow I know my heart will go on.
3) I knew if I looked hard enough I'd eventually find an erotica writer I liked. Her name is Megan Hart, and her books actually contain *gasp* plots and character development! She does have her own formula. All her books stick to the same outline of events, and all of her heroines do battle the same emotional road blocks, but the sex isn't pointless. Every sex scene in her novels serves a distinct purpose in moving the plot along and that's what I like about them. That and she actually knows how to write.
( 4) The Vampire Diaries )
5) While ruminating on vampires, I realized that there is a huge difference in the way male and female vampires are portrayed in films, television, and books. Male vampires are always very alpha male, broody, yet sensitive types. They may be dangerous, but they are also sexy, lovable, and sympathetic. Female vampires, on the other hand, are just evil. They are not portrayed sympathetically. Usually they are antagonists who have no redeeming qualities. Some one needs to change that.
6) I haven't seen Greg in three weeks. That's because his company is developing some new software and, with an extended deadline of mid-March, he's had to work every weekend since the New Year and will continue to do so until they finish the project. Until last night I hadn't spoken to him in about a week and a half. We just kept missing each other. I'd call him and get his voicemail, he'd call back and get mine. Then he stopped calling me back and I started getting worried. Plagued by the memory of Other Mike's abrupt departure, and John's wheedling about being too busy to see me, I was afraid I was facing another inconsiderate and unexplained break-up. It was the first time in the almost three years we've been together that I felt our relationship was in peril. So, Wednesday I called Greg up all weepy and crying, got his voicemaill, and left a message saying I was feeling insecure and REALLY needed him to call me back. Much to my relief he called back twice. Unfortunately, I missed both calls. But, he left me messages saying he was sorry he hadn't called, he was just exhausted and on a fucked up sleeping schedule, and would try to make more of an effort to talk to me. When we finally got a hold of each other last night he reiterated that. I wasn't looking for an apology, I just needed to know he wasn't dumping me. And, he's not. In fact, he's working late tonight so he can come out and visit me tomorrow. That illustrates one of the many reasons I adore Greg and what makes him stand out among my plethora of exes: I say "I need you" and he says "I'm there."
