24. Learn to be unaffected by the words of others. Most people get very upset when they are called negative names by others, but there is a simple trick to overcoming this. Here it is: If I went up to you and called you a fire hydrant, would you be upset? Of course not. Obviously you are not a fire hydrant, you are a human being. The same concept applies to when someone calls you something that you know you are not. They are foolish for saying such things, so why would you react with such anger? The only exception is when someone calls you something that is true! In this case, you should thank them for alerting you to a weakness, one that you can now work on changing.

So true! Lately I'm obsessed with self improvement and reading as many self help articles as I can find.  If anyone wants to read the rest of the article you can find it here http://www.highexistence.com/life-secrets-and-tips/

I don't like it when people cover Elvis songs but this is just perfect.

I was half way out the door when my cousin, Sean Paul came over. He's the one who robbed a McDonalds and is facing jail time. He started crying saying he will be sentenced in two weeks and at the very least will be serving three and a half years. My heart kind of broke. I do not like thieves but at the same time he's my little cousin, we grew up together and he used to be a good kid. He said he's scared of going to prison and doesn't know if he will be able to survive. His girlfriend is also expecting a baby in October so the kid won't even know his father til he's three. It's just a really shitty situation. I eventually had to leave because I really needed to see my doctor, which is where I am now. I told my supervisor that I would come in after the appointment, but I kind of just wanna stay home. I'm angry and sad. Everything's been snowballing this month, I've had a lot of good times, but it's like lately all I have to do is lick my finger, stick it in the air and shit sticks to it. 

So last night I get a text from Bill saying "yo".  I'm hanging out with Angie so I wait until she leaves to reply with "hey".  He never responds so I assume he lost his nerve and gave up. 

I slept horrible last night.  I woke up early this morning with a really sharp pain in my stomach and I was running a fever.  I probably have another kidney infection.  I finally fell asleep on my stomach, but then got woken up with a phone call.  It's Bill.

Hello?
Hey, I need to talk to you about something.
Is everything alright?
I really don't wanna talk about it.  I wanted to talk to you about this in person, but my schedule won't allow that.
Okay..
Listen kid, I really can't speak to you anymore.
Oh, that's interesting. 
Like this whole correspondence needs to stop.
I wasn't aware you and I were such good friends. I really don't remember me calling you or texting you, or ever initiating a conversation with you.  Should I bother asking why?
I'd rather not talk about it.
Oh, I see, your girlfriend isn't cool with you talking to me, huh.
Pretty much.  I mean if something serious happens, like your mom gets sick you can call me
No, that's okay, are we done here?
Yup, you have a nice day.
Same, see you around. 

Way to ambush me, guy.

It took everything in me to not make one of my snarky but very true comments.  To bring up the fact that he chased me around all Summer like a puppy dog and I practically GIFT WRAPPED him to Brie and she should thank me for letting her desperate starving ass have my crumbs. 

I've been very quiet lately, but I've had it up to here with everyone's bullshit. It stops now. 

I was very tempted to send him a picture of a Gatorade bottle to quench his thirst, but I'm ignoring that nonsense.  Nice try, Slick Rick. 

Friend: Does she live here?
Me: What do you mean here?  Like in America?

After the Knicks lost

Me: I am so angry right now, this is all JR Smith's fault.  I'm going to go to MSG right now and yell at him
Friend: They played in Indiana today. 

My friend Angela told me she found a guy who is just my type.  In my mind I am picturing someone tall, fair skinned with blue eyes, since that's usually the type of guy I'm attracted to (IE: John, Jon, Paul, Joe).  Or like someone well read and nerdy. 

She sends me a picture of this:

UM NO SORRY. PASS. EERRRRRR.  I'm not usually a shallow person, but I'm definitely not into the Jersey Shore look. 

I tell her I'm not interested and she asks "is it because he's not Asian?" LOL omg. 

My brothers were seriously smeyesing here! This was roughly 13 years ago, I should add.

I have no idea who the chubby girl with the huge glasses is, I swear

As the Spanish would say, adios, putas