Saturday, February 6, 2010
I laugh at those that think that the ultimate purpose in life is to have children. If anything I see it as a DNA reboot - admitting that you did all you could with what nature gave you and now you want someone else to have a shot at it, in the hopes that they will do a better job.
At some point people will realize that leaving descendants means nothing. You are still gonna die alone, your children are still gonna go their own way - you are unique, like it or not. Trying to make things work otherwise is the essence of all domestic disputes. As for the sake of humanity, the planet is already overpopulated, the one mixed race is (will be) a reality as corporations rule the world and well, this is another fine example where quality overweights quantity.
In no case I am claiming that parenthood isn’t important - I’m merely trying to make a point that parenthood should not be the goal for everyone and in fact should be considered (and endorsed) as something similar to farming. From here on I interchangeably use the words “farm” and family”, “farmer” and “parent”, as well as “farming” and “parenting”.
We all appreciate the important role farms have in our society, they absolutely sustain the life for our civilization. We also know that people who end up being farmers are those that have no other options in life or really, REALLY love nature. Admittedly, there are no special qualifications for becoming a farmer - especially in brain activity. All that’s required is commitment.
In that regards, it’s understandable how once you become a devoted parent you can hardly do anything else. After all, they say that having a child is like deciding to keep your heart out of your body…
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When someone says “residential area” they might as well be saying “human farms”.
{No wonder so many mothers are interested in Farmville :P} hmmm that sounded cheeky, sorry…
As it is accustomed, you don’t talk to everyone on the same basis. Certain people expect certain things from you. Same thing goes for social networks on a bigger scale. So in 2010:
- You talk on Facebook like you talk to your mother. Anything that goes beyond politically correct can get you into trouble. The occasional naughtiness is entertaining.
- You talk on Twitter like you do with with your friends. Sharing every little nonsense, disgusting or not. Swearing is not mandatory but encouraged -the more confronting you are the more followers you get.
- You talk on MySpace like you’re with a whore. Basically you just get in, do your business and get out. No questions asked, no one admits ever visiting that place.
I hope that makes everything more clear for you…
People are accustomed to their reality - they get along with people that are like them (or substitute them) and avoid all others. Everyone lifts up their walls and so did I for a long time.
I was concerned though that I might be shutting myself out of opportunities and thought it might be a good idea to be more open and reach out - even to people that I knew from the start I’m not meant to have a relationship with.
Turns out most people live by the rule: “anything that goes against the current must be treated with caution and possible banning”. This immediately makes them my foes, even if there is no fundamental reason to be enemies. Regardless, they will act like the foes they become and will progressively label me with the following…
Step 1: Stupid
That’s the starting point for all below the belt attacks. They will find something “funny” to mock me about, as if I didn’t know better. I will be kind enough to accept that and laugh as well…
Step 2: Weak
In a foe’s mind, if I am so forgiving it must be because I can’t do anything about it. I must not know how to respond properly or I’m simply a wimp. I will be kind enough to explain to them that I am an easy going kinda guy and that it’s all water under the bridge. Foes will never accept that…
Step 3: Gay
As a man I have certain specs I need to meet. Being too kind is not complying with the image of the standard bogan male and with simplicity a foe will imply that I am less of a man. I can never take this as a joke (because it’s not meant to be) BUT I will not respond as they expect… My kindness is running out though.
Step 4: Aggressive
That’s where my kindness fails me. I put up with all the continuing bullshit for way too long and there comes a time where I will just explode. Foes will only identify and remember this, without considering any of the causes.
At this point IMO it’s already a lost battle to try to explain the situation - I just prefer to move on to my five stages of grief and start fresh somewhere else…
I’m kinda stumped with this. Why even try to be nice if you know the unfortunate outcome? Lifting the walls is an easy way out - but maybe it’s the only way. And being kind to everyone is like being kind to no one. Is this what Jesus really wants?
Monday, December 28, 2009
Despite popular belief, not all douchebags are identifiable by their appearance. The best criteria to define someone as a douche is always his behavior.
In that regards, you are in danger of being a proper douche if you think that:
- You can undermine and discredit anyone at will
- You’re not obliged to do anything if you don’t have a personal interest
- You’re too competitive to appreciate an honest effort
- Believe that dancing is a chance to show off
- When they treat you nice it’s always sexual
- Hope is for the loosers, dreams are for the dreamers
- You are smart and everyone else is stupid
- Respect is synonymous to obedience and fear
- You don’t like it when people treat you like you treat them
And number one sure way of becoming a douche:
- Never, EVER, apologize about anything!
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
It is totally understandable to be afraid of grown-ups. You should because grown-ups:
- Lie relentlessly - even to themselves
- Do not learn from their mistakes or improve their ways in any way
- Act abnormally in their effort to hold on to outdated values
- Will “keep it real” only when no money is involved
- Seem serious but once you get to know them you realize how silly they are
- Have forgotten how to apologize, substituting it with excuses and denial
- Like any respectable villain, will forfeit they were ever innocent(=weak?)
- Will always find a weak spot to mock at for their personal re-assurance
- Are masters and servants, all-in-one, depending how much freedom you give them
Who would willingly want to be like that, and call themselves normal? Seriously…