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July 21, 2011 in Personal by Ben | 4 comments

It’s no big secret, I’ve been a little down at times. Especially lately. This is no small transition I’m going through. I’m not wanting sympathy or “you can do it” – that’s what I pay my therapist for, LOL, I just wanted to write down a few things I’m doing to change things.

Number one thing is trying to just be me and not worry about things that I can’t control. Yeah, I said “control.” It’s a thing of mine, apparently, wanting to influence things that I honestly cannot. Let’s just call this one a work in progress.

I went out! To a bar! Yeah, I was alone, and only talked to the bartender, (and they talked to me because hey it’s their job and there may have been money involved) but there was music and beer and stuff. Definitely want to try that again soon.

I’ve volunteered at a local non-profit. It’ll be occasional weekend or evening stuff, that I can easily do around my work schedule. But it’ll be nice – I get to use my sparkling personality and quick wit to help out some nice folks.

I found a guy on Yelp that has over 1,000 reviews, mostly local, and started a list of “places I want to visit.” I’m in no hurry to visit them all, but it’s nice to have a list of interesting sounding restaurants or shops, so when I have a little too much free time I can explore my own town a little. And yelp is a little addicting, once you start clicking on reviews you just find more reviews. Funny that

I have some more ideas, too, but I’m not going to list them all, I may need future blog fodder.

Tags: beer, hope, single, time

Thud.

December 9, 2009 in Educational, Fat Guy by Ben

So sorry, y’all, having a bit of a time right now. But here’s something to distract all of us momentarily. Shamelessly lifted from Busy Mom’s blog… (she said it was OK)

Name someone with the same birthday as you. Eric Clapton.
Where was your first kiss? Probably at church during a youth group dance. I think.
Have you ever seriously vandalized someone else’s property? Nothing that couldn’t be fixed. Or washed off.
Have you ever hit someone of the opposite sex? Does football count?
Have you ever sung in front of a large number of people? I was once in a stage production of ‘Grease,’ and yes, they made me sing. After years of therapy I think my fellow cast has come out of this experience stronger.
What’s the first thing you notice about your preferred sex? I prefer noticing them.
What really turns you off? Kids banging on the door. Wait, what?
What do you order at Starbucks? Coffee. Cheapest they have. Not that I go there much.
What is your biggest mistake? That whole ‘being born’ thing at the moment.
Have you ever hurt yourself on purpose? Not unless you count getting really, really drunk.
Say something totally random about yourself. I’m nearsighted.
Has anyone ever said you looked like a celebrity? Not that I can remember.
Do you still watch kiddie movies or TV shows? All. the. time.
Did you have braces? oh yes.
Are you comfortable with your height? Yes.
What is the most romantic thing someone of the preferred sex has done for you? Taken care of me when I was sick.
When do you know it’s love? When they don’t leave.
Do you speak any other languages? No. I should probably learn some Spanish, and tried 20 years ago with some language tapes, but nada.
Have you ever been to tanning salon? You’re kidding, right?
Have you ever ridden in a limo? yes, a couple times.
What’s something that really annoys you? People that ask too many questions.
What’s something you really like? Free beer.
Can you dance? Not to save my life.
Have you ever been rushed by an ambulance into the emergency room? Yes. At least I hope they rushed, considering how much I paid for the ride.
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