Friday, July 31, 2009

A Ray Of Sunshine

So today came with good news for once. I'm going to a new office at work. The key is that this office is a great place to get to the next level, wooohooo! Wait, wait wait pump the brakes one second. As with all things here at And For Your Amusement, this move comes with a small drawback, namely a 45 minute commute (as opposed to 5) and longer hours!!! I'm still stoked, but goodness can a playa get pure unadulterated good news for once! Such is life. Until later.
I said GOOD DAY!

Saturday, July 25, 2009

One day, Three Screw Jobs

So after an enjoyable day at work I set out into the world to accomplish a few things, what I was unaware of was the world's extreme aversion to see me succeed at any of these things. First up was a trip to my prospective future domicile to "chat" with ownership. I had the intent of securing the relief associated with a full nights sleep because the one thing I seek would be guaranteed. I am a simple fella, not asking for much out of life. The one thing on my mind now as a full-fledged adult providing for himself is the sweet release of the National Football League in the friendly confines of my own residence on my one day off. Thanks to America's penchant for monopolies though, this requires the procurement of a satellite dish, which requires several things itself. One is a landlord who allows them on the premises, and the other is a clear view of the Southern Sky. Thankfully my future landlord is willing to pitch in (for a fee, of course!) on the first premise, however, a brilliant landscaping design (trees about three feet from each balcony) is where the issue comes in. Now I have seen with my own eyes other dishes, even ones smack dab behind seemingly 4 foot wide tree trunks that seem to be operating just fine. Seeing as my potential home has the benefit of the trees being a good bit offset from the balcony, branches and leaves should be my only problem. Long story long (I have rambled a bit here), I tried to secure a contingency plan in case, as is often the case in this series of unfortunate occurrences in my life, the planet's alligned in the exact right pattern and I could not get a satellite signal. In the end I left with nothing but a pat on the back and some wishful thinking. Unfortunately this is Screw Job No. 1. I then proceeded to bring a very broken DVD I had received through the online system of a very large chain to said chain's retail outlet for help because the online system was not operating at full capacity (I'm sure someone in New Delhi is working on it right now), and all I got was "Um we just mail em out here, you gotta email em or somethin man." WOW, thanks for the awesome customer service, and good luck in your future endeavors!! Screw Job No. 2. Finally, I hoped to have a nice 2 for 1 dinner with a fresh coupon, and upon entering the home of my compatriot I was summarily dismissed as his lady was there. I understand, but cmon seriously, a man's gotta eat! Screw Job No. 3. As such I conclude my seminal blog. For those of you out there checkin out ya boy(big up to JStyles), good look, if this one aint no good, give me a minute, I'm just gettin my feet wet.
I said GOOD DAY!