Fuck you Dishnet. 0.12 mB/s download speed, it's like 1994 again. This has been going on for over a month now, so it's not like they have me throttled back for approaching my download limit.
I just helped my neighbor push a cool little '49 Chevy pick up work in progress in to his garage. It's lowered, has a 10 bolt under it, a SBC under the hood, and in black primer. His ex had attacked it with a key/screwdriver/something scratchy and pink spray paint writing "Liar", "Cheater", "Fucker", etc... on it. He was saying how he had to get it re-blasted, I told him he ought to just get it clear coated and call it good. That shit is fucking hilarious, I'd drive it just like it is.
During the weekend I'll quite often wander down to the local bar and sit by myself and watch the footy with a quiet beer. Made some pretty cool friends over the years and had some quiet nights turn into absolutely amazing piss ups. If I wanted to sit at home and be a complete recluse then I'd get pay TV.
I imagine the people who think going to bars alone is weird, have not traveled much. I've met a lot of interesting people at bars when on the road. When I travel, I look up interesting breweries or tap houses where I can get new beers, and business trips are usually not with anyone. Why is it not more pathetic to sit in your house/hotel alone than to go out and talk with people? You meet all kinds of interesting folks. One of my last trips, I spoke to the very scary looking, tattooed-to-the-neck, muscles-bulging guy next to me. I found out he's an amateur MMA fighter, which explained the tattoos, build, and angry look. Then I asked him what he did during the day, and bam, his whole face softened, his eyes lit up, and he excitedly talked about working as an interior designer. Going on about the big project he's working on, the thread counts and origins of the hangings he's putting up... it was surreal. I think everyone should travel by themselves a bit. It really forces you to be able to interact with strangers with no ice breakers or fall backs, and as a bonus, I've heard some pretty cool life stories.
I don't travel much, but in general, I have no problem going places alone. I've met some great people, and it does hone your sense of 'oh, shit, this guy/girl is crazy, how do I extract myself from this situation with dignity?'
My husband had a paralysing fear of drinking, eating and being out alone - until he was forced to travel on his own for work, for sometimes months at a time. In the beginning, he kept to his hotel room for private meals and drinks and then realized how silly he was being. It took him a while to warm up to the idea of being out alone, but eventually started loving it. He went from sulking like a baby about having to leave on business, to coming home with grand stories about weird and awesome people he'd met at local bars and restaurants during his travels. If I had to travel alone for business I'd love being out alone. Pass me a drink and a stranger and I'll chat the night away. Because, why the fuck not.
Sometimes the crazy ones are the best. If you're out on your own, you can egg them on or make shit up to tell them. Plus, on your own, there's no negotiation for where to eat/drink. Last time I went to San Diego, I drove 45 minutes to visit Stone Brewing. I was traveling with a couple people, and they bitched and moaned about such a long drive for beers. Fuck 'em, I wanted to visit Stone while I was out there, so I went alone and spend 2 hours talking to an interesting couple out on the patio. Your words were out of order. I fixed them for you.
Re: It's Pronounced "JIF", Weekend Drunk Thread Without realizing it, I inadvertently wore an outfit today that is strikingly similar to the one I wore to a conference cocktail hour yesterday, and already three people at work have asked if I did a walk of shame this morning. Fuck, it is a totally different outfit. Yesterday was a black pencil skirt with a bright blue 3/4 ribbed sweater. Today is a dark brown pencil skirt with a bright blue fitted t-shirt. Totally fucking different. Fuck. It looks exactly the fucking same. Dammit.
Drinking at a bar alone while traveling, with sports on the TV, always leads to meeting interesting people. Sports brings everyone together. Two dudes meet, the first thing they toss out is sports to see where the other guy is at. Unless they're nerds, then they toss out video games first. Drinking at a bar alone two blocks away from your house if you don't know any regulars or the staff is weird to me. At that point just drink at home. It's also cheaper. Get a 6 pack for $10 opposed to $4 with for one.
Re: It's Pronounced Nice thing about being a guy and working in an office setting. I wear the same slacks for a week straight with alternating polo shirts and no one seems to notice. If they do, fuck em, I'm really not trying to impress anyone at my office particularly when it comes to fashion.....
Wearing the same slacks everyday is just kind of gross, I don't think it has anything to do with fashion.
Re: It's Pronounced I do the exact same thing except with jeans. I have a pair of work jeans that's, well, really worn in.
When I first move to an area I find bars that seem fun an go out. I don't push myself on anybody but I will happily talk to anyone who seems intrested. I almost always end up making a group of friends pretty quickly this way.
Re: It's Pronounced She looks like the girl my freshman year of college who was so black out drunk a guy on my floor talked her into drinking dip spit. College.
Re: Re: It's Pronounced Yeah we used to bet guys to do that, no way in hell did we ever get a girl to do it. Cheapest we ever went was 4 dollars to chug a gatorade bottle full of spit and the dumbass did it sober.