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This weekend, Rodney and I went to see our niece on my side of the family. Her 6th birthday is Tuesday and we bought her the new Barbie version of Dorothy from The Wizard of Oz. She’s collecting the whole set, of course. We ate dinner and played on the swing set. It’s amazing how this little baby is growing up into a beautiful young girl. But the part that really got me was right before we left. She grabbed on to me to get me to bend down to her level. She said “This is for you” and gave me a kiss. That just melts my heart that she would say that, because she knew that little kiss would mean so much to me. I should package her up and sell her as sugar, because she’s the sweetest little girl I know.
Now this is a contest I can really stand behind… Okay, I’ve got to stop with the dirty puns lately. But anyway, there is this jockstrap contest where guys have sent in their photos and now people online vote for the one they like the best. You know, the saying about not being anonymous on the internet really is true. I recognized one of the guys as a blogger I know simply from his lips (#68)! Now listen, that was NOT a pun! Since I know him, he gets my vote, of course.
I just wrote a very in-depth post about humor in the business world… then read it on the screen and asked “Who would ever want to read this? It’s even boring to me.” So instead, I bring you penis pimples. I was surprised to find that someone found my blog through that search phrase. I have no idea how. I’m also sorry to say I don’t know the cure. But if you do have penis pimples, please keep your penis to yourself. I’m serious. I know how we guys can be. We rationalize the situation in our mind. We figure if we can get a blowjob with the lights out, it’s fair game, right? Ahem. Oh, and to all the people who find my blog through searches for circumcision, I want you to know that I am Anti-Circumcision. Now there’s an issue that should come up in next year’s elections. Let’s get to the meat of the matter. There are a couple of books I’m reading right now, one of them being One Minute Millionaire by Mark Victor Hansen and Robert G. Allen. My friend Dewayne recommended this to me and let me borrow the book. It covers many aspects of building a successful career and life, and one of them involves having a dream team. It’s an interesting point (to me) because if you look at any successful person, they all have a team. I do not have a team. Perhaps I need to build one. A dream team is a fast path to success. All people fall into one of these categories: Hares: Idea people who think randomly. They love to come up with ideas. They usually get bored with the idea once they’ve thought it through. They’re creative. Others may complain that they don’t have a lot of follow-through. Owls: They people love to prioritize and plan a strategy for success. When you tell them an idea, they instantly tell you the next steps to make it happen. They are go-getters who like to make connections and create action plans. Turtles: These people believe that slow and steady wins the race. They are naysayers, who are suspicious of new ideas. They believe in tradition, proven solutions, and not doing anything risky. They are good at pointing out problems and seeing around corners to know what might go wrong. They allow the team to simulate most failure at the concept stage, thus saving time and money. Squirrels: These detail-oriented people are great at step-by-step work. They think and act in a methodical, logical way. They keep things organized and running smoothly. Give them their exact steps and expectations and they perform beautifully. I am a Hare, no doubt about it. I also wear the hat of the other 3 guys, but when it comes right down to the heart of the matter, I am a Hare. I hate the details, the worries, the fears. When I have an idea or impulse, I like to get it on the table. Let someone else carry out the details. Realizing this fact helps me tremendously. What category do you fall under?
I got an e-mail from Yan Ling, a reader in Singapore, and I thought I’d share it with you. She sent me a very useful list of easy changes you can make to help with global warming. I thought I’d pass it along because it was simple and practical (I think more people are willing to do things if they seem practical on a daily basis). http://www.stopglobalwarming.org/sgw_actionitems.asp Thanks, Yan Ling!
Happy Earth Day! There are many ways to help save the planet without making drastic changes in your life. I find most people want to help in some way. I know I did. So here are some very simple changes you can make that add up:
There are obviously thousands of ways to help save the planet, but the tips I’ve listed above are just a few of the simple, easy to adopt methods. Try to make or two of these new habits fit into your daily life.
Tonight, my friends Dewayne and Todd invited Rodney and me out to see them bowl with their league. Neither Rodney or I have been to a bowling alley in at least 10 years, if not longer, so it was fun to go watch. You can tell how long it’s been because we were impressed that scores are kept digitally now. Last time we bowled, you used a card and pencil. HA! When we walked in and sat down, one of the league members came over to me. “Hey, you’re Nathan, aren’t you?”, he asked. I thought maybe Dewayne had told him about me. But it turns out he recognized me from my blog. He also knew who Rodney was. His name is Perry and he was very sweet. It was also surreal for someone who reads my blog to recognize me in public. It was my little “celebrity” moment, and he was so nice. So here’s my shout out to you, Perry! Thanks for being a reader, and it was really great meeting you tonight!
Earth Day is this Sunday, and people are becoming increasingly more interested in ways to help with the environment. I wrote a post last year about compact fluorescent bulbs, encouraging everyone to replace at least one bulb in their house with one. The response I got was mostly “Fluorescent lighting is unflattering to my face” or “It hurts my eyes”. Only one person said “Hey, that’s a great idea. I’m going to try that.” What these responses showed is that there is still a huge stigma about fluorescent lighting. Throw out any stereotypes you have about it. These are not the same bulbs that they were 10 years ago. Keep in mind, I’m not talking about the overhead lighting that’s commonly used in office buildings. I’m talking about the compact fluorescent bulbs that fit in your standard light fixtures. They don’t have any negative effect on your vision or your complexion. The light looks almost exactly the same, except it’s white instead of yellow-ish. You won’t have any negative effects, I promise! In fact, we have several lamps in our house using them. Nobody has ever been able to tell the difference. So if you want to make one small difference, buy a compact fluorescent bulb. I think they are supposed to last around 10 years. They quickly pay for themselves, and they use much less energy. Home Depot is giving away 1 million CFL bulbs on Sunday, so see if your local store is participating and you could even get a free one! I’ll follow-up this weekend with some really simple changes you can make in your daily life that will help the environment. They are easy and effective.
Today, for no particular reason, I challenge you to say something nice to 10 people. It can be as simple as “I’ve always liked your smile” or “You are very good at your job.” Everybody likes to hear something nice. The power of a small compliment can be incredible. So I dare you to do it today. Are you up for the challenge?
There was a time when (stereotypically speaking) you could spot a fellow gay man in the crowd. When you saw a guy with nicely highlighted hair, a tight black shirt unbuttoned down his chest, and designer jeans, you knew he was “family”. It was like a secret handshake. Now, when this man was a stylist at a hair salon, that was just icing on the cake. Not the case anymore. There are so many pretty straight men, I just can’t tell anyone apart anymore. My gaydar has to work overtime, I can tell you that! So last month, I tried out a different salon. They are pretty expensive, but well worth the experience. I loved the woman I was paired up with. Unfortunately, when I called to book an appointment for today, I found out she had moved away. Damn, it’s so hard to find just the right stylist too. But I distinctly remember this ridiculously hot man who worked there last time. I’m not sure what nationality he was, but he has delicious caramel skin. He was dressed in the way I described above. I really liked his hair too, so I thought he would be a good stylist to choose. I walked in today, expecting him to be as gay as gay could be. Nope. He walks up to me and greets me like some frat boy. “Hey man, how’s it goin’? Let’s get this thang started.” Oh, well. Who cares if he looked like a flaming homo? It’s fine that he’s straight, the only thing I really cared about was my hair. So we started off with a nice shampoo. He massaged my scalp, which is a sure-fire way to make me love you. He then proceeded to massage my neck… Oh yeah, I was in Heaven. Then the guy wasn’t paying attention, and water poured down the back of my shirt. Now that will cost you some brownie points! We moved on to the hair cut, and he did a good job. The conversation just reeked of an overly confident womanizer, but I digress. That’s when he embarrassed me. By nature, I have really thick eyebrows. I think they give my face personality. I have very broad features, and a very big nose. Having thin eyebrows would just look stupid on me. So he says to me “Hey, man, you want me to trim those eyebrows for you?” I was mortified. Surely there was a nicer way to ask me that. I felt incredibly self conscious and I think everyone heard him. “No thanks, I’m fine,” I said. “Come on man, it’s not big deal. I’ll just clean them up for you.” “You know, nobody’s ever said this to me. I know how to trim my own eyebrows, thanks.” “Hey, it’s easy. I just go in and clean them up a bit. Guys love it.” “Okay, fine,” I said. And I do admit, they look okay. They aren’t too thin, and they look fine. I just thought it was funny that he pressed on about it, when I was already embarrassed. A nicer way to approach it would be: “Hey, I wanted to let you know that I also offer other grooming services for men, including eyebrow trims and waxing. If you’re ever interested in trying them out, please let me know.” Anyhoo, that’s my story about the hair stylist. It’s not nearly as funny on the screen as it was in my head. But it was my little adventure for the day.
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