Okay, so being happy doesn’t give me the right to not post for a week. I should have specified. I am a lazy butthole.
While I’m in a self-deprecating mood, let me tell you why it’s annoying to hear me talk.
Here’s a short story: today, someone asked me what my thoughts were on the upcoming election, and instead of shaking my head and saying something like “That’s a bad idea” or “We can just start punching each other in the mouth right now if you want”, I began a 3-minute-long rant about why I was too high and mighty to vote this year. As I felt myself turning into a tool, the asker’s face told a story of immediate regret, so I wrapped up and apologized for ranting.
Here are all the things I figure out today:
- I should always give someone at least two outs.
- If anyone asks my opinion on the election, I should answer with a joke.
- No one needs to hear a long explanation of anything unless it’s a political debate and I’m at some sort of podium, in which case I still should tell a joke and give them two outs.
- I will never be Alexander Hamilton and I should stop trying.
On the plus side, several things were impressed upon me today. My wife is incredibly supportive, even when I’m annoying, and people still care about personal opinions. It’s a good thing that some folks are willing to approach an almost-assuredly-tempers-flaring subject with acquaintances and friends. Just, probably don’t ask me. I am not a smart man.
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