Life as an Addict

Just recently I became "addicted" to ice. Not the actual drug but I was forced to engage in this addiction of ice. Literally the solid cube of water, ice, not methamphetamine. I was told to have ice in everything I drank. I must crave this behavior.

Before participating in this I kind of took this "addiction" simulation as a joke and thought it would be fun. I had a lot to learn while participating in this addiction. I have a better grasp on how people who are truly addicted live their life.

I started off by hiding my ice in a cup and toted it around with me so I could secretly "ice" in my truck and out in the break room at work. I had my tracks on but no one asked about them. I hid my tracks under my bracelet I had. Living life with an addiction is like living a secret life. You're always trying to find out ways to hide something from someone, anyone. You don't want people to know you're addicted to anything. You want to feel normal and to fit in. I caught myself thinking and planning my next move to get my "fix."

I did feel a sense of relief once I did get my ice. Overall, this addiction simulation was a good way to get students to kinda live the life of an addict, if they actually went through it and participated in this simulation. Although, there is way more to comprehend and actually go through with an addiction this has helped me how I had to hide my "addiction" from my friends and from the ones I loved. It was hard, it was even harder to hide it.

Stay Classy, San Diego.

My Addiction: Day 1

So, today is my first day with the addiction. I can't think about anything else besides my ice that I need. I am constantly thirsty and can't stop icing. I don't think my family has caught on yet, and am hoping they don't.

I hid my ice in a cup at work and went out to the refrigerator when no one was around to get some ice in my mouth and went back to my cubicle to take a sip and go back to work all iced out. I wonder how I will get around the day icing without being noticed. Every day is a new battle. I think I'm soon going to become a true pro at shading peoples eyes.

Sitting here watching Kimmel with ice in my cup. The fam' has no idea either...

Stay tuned as the addiction continues...

The power to kill a yak from 200 yards away...with mind bullets...ya dig?

If I had a power, it'd be the power of mind bullets, either that or to literally BLOW peoples minds. Like literally you're going to need a helmet so I don't make a mess when I blow minds, it's common courtesy.

To get into someones mind brings a whole new meaning to the phrase "mind games." Which brings me to another thought. I was watching "What Women Want" the other night and that is absolutely crazy. Of course I would not recommend dropping a blow dryer in the tub with you. That would probably kill a person. Too much of a good thing sometimes is a bad thing. That's why we can't read peoples' minds. If we were supposed to we'd already be able to read them. Good thing we're not, trying to please everyone is bad. It's a mind war, someone's feelings always get hurt, it's inevitable.

So, let's get back on track. Mind bullets. Yeah. That's what I'm talking about. Mind bullets is the ultimate assassination. No trace left or anything. Do it and get away with no fingerprints or hair follicles or blood. People have been doing this for many, many years. There is however, already a term for mind bullets. Mind bullets is just the harsh reality of this term. The term we use currently is called, Relationships. It can be good or bad. Use it at your own risk. I'm not liable for your actions.

Stay classy.

Politcal corruption and two good-looking fellas.

Okay so this week we were asked to do a movie critique on one of them that was on the list. Well I chose to do mine on "All the President's Men." Not only does this movie give some insight to the Nixon case but it also features a couple of guys who did a great job depicting the two men from The Washington Post, by the name of Carl Bernstein and Bob Woodward. Robert Redford lead the film by playing Bob Woodward while Dustin Hoffman played the supporting actor and played Carl Bernstein. They could not have picked better actors, not only do they look like the guys they were acting but they are two darn good actors. This movie was based on a book that was wrote by these same two gentlemen, Woodward and Bernstein.

This movie starts off slow but picks up rapidly. At first these two writers were not grouped together for this assignment but were eventually paired up. After swallowing their pride they decided to hit this story head-on. They turned out to bust open a huge can of worms, so huge in fact it made the President at the time, Nixon, resign. This was known as the Watergate Scandal. If only we had sources as good as Deep Throat. Deep Throat was one of Woodward's prime people to go to for information. They'd set up reclusive meetings around the city and meet up to get the scoop on this new political story they were bound to bust open. On May 31, 2005 Mark W. Felt admitted to being the whistle blower "deep throat." At the time Felt was Deputy Director for the FBI and denied any contact with Woodward. Just two years ago Felt passed away on December 18, 2008. This movie takes place from the Break in that happened at Watergate until Nixon's re-election. As Woodward and Bernstein soon found out, this little break in was a small fish in a big pond. They soon unraveled the whole story which caused the resignation of President Nixon.

The movie's director, Alan J. Pakula, did a fantastic job of directing this film. He did such a superb job it won 4 Oscars and another 10 wins. Pakula adds an interesting touch on the people that Woodward and Bernstein went to get info about this story. Pakula added a somewhat of a gloomy and dull, almost spooky tone to their sources. Of course since this was getting to be a bigger and bigger story every day the people they talked to had to be more and more confidential. Added a more mysterious tone to the people, as if they hadn't already had a dull enough mood to begin with. Most people they tried to talk to just slammed the door in their face. After all was said and done, I don't remember how many resignations they forced but I do remember the main one. President Nixon's resgination will always be a big part in history till this day. There is still, however, Political corruption going on today but I think they're more sneaky than they were back in the 70s. That is the movie critique for this week, stay tuned for other cool... stuff.

As always,
Stay Classy San Diego.

What really grinds my gears?

You know what really grinds my gears: my job.

Also the fact that it will be at least 10+ years to get into my career.

My job, yes, the hell hole I [try to] work in about 20 hours a week is really starting to promote suicidal thoughts. [not really]. Kind of like every ANTI- depressants out there, they help you but they might hurt you as well. What kind of s*** is that? I'm not willling to rely my well being on something that is potentially going to have the reciprocal of what i'm trying to get rid of in the first place. Damn people, all they want is your money!

Ten years from now, I hope to be referred to as Dr. Morton. Ha ha. Sounds nice eh? Yeah well I don't think it shoud take 10 years to become a doctor. I mean a person like me lacking motivation anywho, this eon of time will just bring the motivation level to an all-time low. Either way, i'll endure it enough to become what i really want, and if not. Those who can't DO teach, those who CAN'T teach, teach GYM!

Stay classy San Diego.

So far my past hasn't been too impressive. That is probably due to my own fault. Right now I'm in one of my last semesters at MACC. After MACC I plan to transfer to TSU if they'll take me! Hopefully they will but I wouldn't blame them if they didn't. In five I plan to be in my later years at TSU or hopefully in one of my first years at ATSU.

I plan to major in Biological Sciences which is a pre-med type program. It's ATSU's prerequisite for their doctorate degree/program from TSU. As of right now my hopes are high but my mind is in a much far negative place. Maybe this happens to all students at this time in their life but it doesn't seem that way. Anywho, five years from now, hopefully a more positive time in my life.

Kiki (my pet) project

My pet project and one we still fight with is training our dog not to beg for food. She's getting fat! This is my food not yours! You have your own food! Eat your puppy chow and I'll eat my pork chops.

Kiki is about 7 or 8 years old in people years. They say old dogs can't learn new tricks I say that is a load of crap. A dog can learn conditionally just like humans can. You just starve the dog (kiki) from people food and have her just eat her food and soon enough she'll eat just her food and not beg anymore for our food.

Moral of the pet peeve of pets jive is if you starve something or someone long enough they'll eventually conform to what you want them to do.