Friday, April 10, 2020

Tidbits

The inanity of small talk and shallow background conversations grate on my mind like sand paper. It's fine in small doses, but when that's all people are capable of it becomes pitiable, like a dog with missing legs.

Friday, April 3, 2020

Tidbits

There's a part in a fridge called a "bi-metal frost controller." It triggers the defrost mechanism by expanding and contracting. I keep calling it the "bi-frost" and expecting Heimdal to teleport me away.

Friday, March 27, 2020

Tidbits

Random Taiwan flashback: 7-11's are like Starbucks over there. Every corner has one. It's the most common brand you will see. There are more per city there than in some entire states here.

Friday, March 20, 2020

Tidbits

According to a former employer, I am very good at convincing people to let strangers into their house.

Friday, March 13, 2020

Friday, March 6, 2020

Tidbits

On one hand, I regret not knowing how to code. On the other hand, I remember the pain and misery that came everytime I tried to learn.

Friday, February 28, 2020

Tidbits

Tumblr: Where no one has experienced actual hardship but everyone's an expert on it.

Friday, February 21, 2020

Tidbits

I reject any worldview with delicate sensibilities. A good system of philosophy should be able to handle a little rough housing around the edges.

Friday, February 14, 2020

Tidbits

There was a salsa tasting contest at work. Shortly after, two of the main bathrooms were taped off and inaccessible. COINCIDENCE?

Friday, February 7, 2020

Tidbits

"Don't be a you-nicorn, be an own-icorn."

Probably the cheesiest motivational line I have ever thought of, born from a very weird discussion on the merits of unicorns combined with the concept of owning up to personal mistakes.