As For Today...

First off, I ought to just change this blog's name to "Adam's World of Quizzes." That's all I seem to put on here these days, but hey they are easier than actually thinking. Now, what I want to know is why eveytime I take a quize it says I am somwhow a pimp? Observe....

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And now for a slightly more serious topic... I was engaged in an e-mail discussion with someone about what obviously today is the anniversary of. (I'm so sick of hearing the phrase I won't even say it) So here is both her and my own feelings...

The first e-mail:

I keep hearing the faulty claim from this administration that we are safer than we were 3 years ago, due to "pre-emtive war".  But it's faulty logic, because we're not.  When w shifted the focus from Afganistan to Iraq, he lost sight of the goal, squandered our treasury and squandered the lives of our military people.  We would not have the problems of Abu-Ghraib if w had kept his eye on the ball.  We would not have over 10,000 wounded soldiers.  We would not have very diminished influence in the world.
I agreed that we should strike back against UBL and the Taliban in Afganistan, as we were directly attacked, we knew who did it, and we knew where they were.  He let UBL escape.  Ask yourself why.  The answer may have alot to do with family connections, business connections and the second biggest power grab in 20 years.
The company I work for used to be involved in alot of superfund cleanup projects.  Superfund is bankrupt now, because the republican contolled congress refuses to fund it.  How is it funded?  By the usual allocations but mainly it was funded by fines from corporate polluters.  Now under w (who says he believes in personal responsibility/ownership society) corporations that pollute our country are allowed to walk away from their damage, reform new companies and go right on.  Who picks up the tab for pollution?  You guessed it, me and you, and your children.  The funds used for environmental enforcement are also being used for this wasteful folly in Iraq.  For those old enough to remember the domino theory, was it proved to be valid?  History says NO!
The fearmongers claim that UBL may strike before the election, which for most of our country's sheep, means keeping the current regieme in power.  w would love to let another attack happen, what does he have to loose?  what americans would wake up?
Let's remember who went on vacation in 2001 when WE KNEW a huge attack was coming.  Remember who ignored the previous administrations info and warnings because it was info from 'the oppostion'.  Courtesy of Sat. night live- yes, w's on the job 24/7....24 hours a week, 7 months out of the year.  Let's remember who is trying to inject their own personal religious beliefs into every aspect of our lives.

My response:

   Thanks for that opinion piece, and since today is Sept 11th, I can
honestly reply I do not feel any safer than I did 3 years ago. And I think
that's the whole idea.
   As you mentioned, fear is only helping Fuhrer Bush. Perhaps one could say
the attacks 3 years ago were the best thing to happen to the Right in this
country in years. And, naturally, they have milked it for every drop it's
worth in furthering their own agenda. It's very likely eyes were set on
invading Iraq before the towers fell.
   Unfortunately, were something to conveniently occur before the election,
what would happen here won't be what happened in Spain. In Spain, if you
remember, the vote caused the people to turn on their incumbent (already
unpopular for supporting Bush's war) and elect a new government. In America,
I fear, the opposite would occur. Using "patriotism" and other forms of
suppressing dissent, middle-America will continue to just wave their flags
and support this ill-conceived war and terrible foreign policies.
   In short, don't be surprised if things get "code red" on election day.

Ok, so I just wante dto post that. And your feelings. Fuck off and get your own blog! I'm serious. I'm so sick to death of people getting on their soapbox to discuss their ignorant opinions. I don't care, just like I am sure no one really cares what I rant about. But hey, that's why the blog was created in the first place, right?

Playing With Your Head...

They say that in the first minutes after you wake up, you can be at your most creative. This is because you have just exited sleep, where you somehow have tapped into the collective unconsciousness. Somehow, this never applies to me. I feel drained when I wake up in the morning, not inspired!
And that makes me want to rant about my hatred for morning people. I've always been a nocturnal creature myself, and nothing annoys me more that waking up early (because one doesn't have a choice sometimes) and finding a person sitting with their coffee, grapefruit, whole bran healthy whatever, having a "complete breakfast" after just having run their normal 5,000 mile jog before going to work to start a wonderful new day (insert Stepford Wife-ish smile).
Ugh!
Ok, I really don't know where I was going with that one. But it's worth mentioning I did just wake up a few minutes ago. And look what crap I produced. Fabulous.
And now, to play with your head...

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Fcuknig amzanig huh?

Summertime, and livin's sleazy...

As my friend Leni would say today has been "one brothel of a day!" Here's another fun quiz:

Old school punk! You just say what you have to say
regardless of what everyone else thinks!
You're one of my most favourite types of
music... You're raw and uncut! You're
surrounded by hype...just don't let it make you
go insane...


What genre of rock are you?
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Well, I have to get prepared for work tonight. I need a drink. I need a DRINK

Cure for Insomnia

As you may be able to tell by the time this is being posted, I can't sleep. After teaching a night class I hung out with a friend in Dupont Circle drinking coffee...and now I can't sleep. Not that I have to get up early for anything tomorrow...or should I say later today, but still! (Not that I've ever been a morning person anyway).
Randomly, it occured to me today to creat a list of euphemisms, and what people really mean... so to that end here is my list of WHAT THEY REALLY MEAN WHEN THEY SAY

1) "I need my space" REALLY MEANS "I'm screwing around on you behind you back."

2) "I am quitting smoking" REALLY MEANS "I'm too cheap to buy my own cigarrettes, so I'll keep bumming off of you. If I don't buy them, then that means I'm not really a smoker anymore, right?"

3) "I'm re-evaluating what I want out of life" REALLY MEANS "I have no f***ing clue what I'm doing. I'm depressed."

4) "Oh my god, I'm so happy for you!" REALLY MEANS "You lucky motherf***er. That should've happened to me! Me, I say!"

5) "My (lover/boyfriend/friend/self etc) has issues" REALLY MEANS "(whoever) is just plain crazy. Where are the meds?"

6) "They have a great personality!" REALLY MEANS "They are ugly as sin. I had to find something nice to say" This could also apply to "They/you have such a pretty face!" REALLY MEANS: "They/you have a pretty face...too bad the rest ain't."

The list could go on forever! Have any good ones to add? Let me know!


your bitch.


What swear word are you?
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Let Me Entertain You...

So, where do I begin. Well yesterday I had a really nice dinner and discussed the possible idea of moving to New York. Now, I know it sounds rash, but really. Sometimes, I just get so bored living in DC. I mean, I love all of my friends and I have some wonderful experiences here. But having been to NYC several times I just find it so more exciting than this place and I wouldn't mind trying it out. It's always good to try something new. And speaking of new, I also got my hair styled yesterday. I promise to put up a pic later. Anyway I guess my point is, after having dinner yesterday, everything really felt like it was falling into place for once, like everything in my life wasn't going so bad and there's hope. Yeah, this summer has been a bit depressing on certain fronts, but Autumn is coming, and Autumn has always (for me, anyway) been a season of change, hope, and new beginnings. It's almost like you can smell it in the crisp air. It seems all of my relationships start in Autumn, college starts in Autumn, I tend to move to new places in Fall too. So we shall see...
Sorry to ramble on a bit. Here's today's new quiz! (I have my friend Bianca to thank for getting me hooked on quizzes! Damn you...can't resist quizzes!)
I always wondered what kind of alcoholic drink I was...yet somehow I always pictured myself more of a Midori Sour or a Gin & Tonic.

Wine


?? Which Alcoholic Drink Are You ??
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One final note on potentially moving to NYC... I was looking at apartment prices in Manhattan and almost pissed myself! Yikes! And I thought London was expensive. Ok, so they probably are about the same, but I did find resonable rent prices in Brooklyn and Queens (can't you just see ME living in bourough called Queens? haha!). Well, comparable to Washington that is. If anyone reading this can find any good deals in Manhattan by all means let me know!!! Of course, if I found a cheap place in Manhattan, I sure as hell wouldn't tell anyone!

Oh, and finalmente~ visit my friend Bianca's blog. Go HereShe lives in Portland, Oregon. Another one of my favorite cities!
Ok, lastly, I couldn't resist one more stupid quiz.

Adam was a Happy Pimp in a past life. Discover your past lives @ Quiz Me

Friday ramblings

Ok, so it's Friday afternoon and I'm sitting at my favorite cafe (SOhO cafe - 22nd & P st. NW, go there!) passing time. For some reason this place has always held a certain mystique for me. I still remember when I first moved to the Washington area and heard of this mythic hangout spot all my friends went to in Dupont Circle. Granted a lot has changed, but it still holds a nostalgic value and is a cornerstone of some pretty good experiences here.

I'm also really excitied because I may very well have a new job. Also upcoming is the annual Summer Maquerade Ball. This is its eigth year running and I've gone every year since I was 18. What can I say, it's a lot of fun!. Click here to find out more. The rules are thus: you must wear a costume of some sort as well as a mask of some sort (hence it being a masquerade).

Kill Adam Vol. II

Better Yet...
Take the quiz: "Who is your Kill Bill Fag Hag?"

Beatrice Kiddo aka Black Mamba aka The Bride
You both hold grudges against those who did you harm (you for your cheating ex's and her for the ass holes who tried to kill here during her wedding recital). You both believe that revenge is a dish best served cold and you probably met while trying to kill your enemies. You both share your liking for Katana's and bitterness. You're such a bitter queen.

Kill Adam Vol 1

You know, I was watching Kill Bill Vol. II today. What can I say, I love both volumes. Yet I have this creeping feeling that if and when I do get married, a certain less-than-stable Bill-esque ex boyfriend of mine (whom I will not name here) will come and create a massacre. Which will, of course, force me to go on a roaring rampage of revenge. Better start brushing up on my samurai techniques. In the meantime, here is a fun quiz. And I was shocked at my personal results, even though I think Daryll Hannah is FIERCE.

Elle Driver (California Mountain Snake)




You're Elle Driver! Sly and evil, you can manipulate people in order to get whatever you want. You're usually alone, but that's the way you like it. You hate having others nearby to order you around (unless it's Bill, of course... but even then you're still hesitant).

Kill Bill: Which Deadly Viper Assassin Are You? (Vol. II spoilers... results with pics)

Dupont Memoirs

Oh the drama of the last two years! I'm not really sure where to begin, but the idea occured to me that I should write a memoir of all the stupid/crazy shit that has happened since coming to and living in Dupont Circle. Those of you who know me will know some of the references below. The rest of you will just have to wait until I can get my memoirs published!

Some gems from the last two years:

"Adam, I had to hold my cheeks together all the way down P st, and when I finally got back to the Westpark, **** was there and I said, '****, I CAN NOT TALK TO YOU RIGHT NOW!'"

"Oh come on Adam, why do you have to be such a prude! What's wrong with P St. Beach?"

"Oh that is Faaaaaaaabulous!"

"So boy, are you a top or a bottom....A top? You don't look like a top. You look like a bottom!"

"Is that yo' boyfriend? IS THAT YO' BOYFRIEND???"

"I'm going to get myself a Diet Coke...and when I come back I am going to rip you both new assholes. If you had been my child I would have thrown you in the Aegean Sea!"

More to come in the future as my drug-ravaged mind can't remember much these days.

Michael Phelps, crush of the week.

Ah, sigh.

Update on My life

So let's see what's new in my life. Well I may be going to grad school (yes, that's still up in the air as funding from mommy and daddy is non-existant), I potentially have a new job. I KNOW I should have bee looking harder. After all, I've had all summer long to find a job, but it's proved harder than I imagined. I am also (along with the job thing) trying to move out on my own again. I loved my time living in Washington (DC, not the state that is) and having to move back in with my parents after some sour events proved humiliating to say the least. What can I say? I love my independence, despite living at home and not paying rent. Rent is worth every penny when you have your own life =) I am hopeful everything will fall into place as it needs to.

Adam is also looking for new love (yes, I speak of myself in the third-person sometimes). So if you are, or know anyone who is, an attractive young gay male feel free to contact me. And now that I'm done with my shameless self-promotion, on to the news.

Did anyone out there see the opening ceremonies of the Olympics in Athens? Having been to Greece and thus developing an obsession with Hellenic culture, all I can say is it was a truly beautiful ceremony that covered three millenia of Greek history, mythology and philosophy. Wishing I was back there...
As far as the sports themselves are concerned, I really got a thrill from watching the swimming events, namely US swimmer Michael Phelps. Yum.

Long Time No See...

Hey, sorry to anyone who actually reads this... I stopped giving a damn about blogs...until today for some reason it seemed like a good idea again. I took this funky little quiz today and guess what Care Bear I am???


Gay Bear


Which Dysfunctional Care Bear Are You?
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Death of a Chairman

Yesterday, in what I think is a wonderfully ironic death, the Chairman and CEO of McDonald's died from a heart attack.
Jim Cantalupo was 60 at his death. It seems surprising he lived that long. Maybe in all fairness he never ate the food produced by his company, but I still can't think of something like this since Dave Thomas of Wendy's (if you will remember a few years back) also died of a heart attack. But then, who didn't see that one coming, it's not like he was an image of a health-nut.
You can read the full story at USAToday.com.

The reader will also notice I no longer use links to the Washington Post's Website. This is because they now require the tedious hassle of registering. While I realize they simply want to find their demographic, it's annoying as hell as thus far USA Today's website has not done this. So to save the reader time and trouble, I'll use registry-free websites.
And if you do decide to register, be sure to lie about your age, gender, and location. It's fun to muck these things up. As far as the Post in concerned I am a 97-year-old living in Armenia. And no one the wiser...

An Olympic Struggle

Currently Greece is still preparing for the Olympics that will be held this summer in Athens. And they still are not finished! Read the full story at the BNN here.
I have travelled through Greece multiple times, including the summer of 2003 and 2002 and I can say that in the past two years all of Athens has been preparing for the Olympics. Why they still are having trouble meeting construction deadlines is beyond me.
One reason may be the lack of safety in Greek consturction sites. So far there have been 40 to 50 deaths a year in construction there! I find this amazingly tragic, and maybe I can not blame some construction workers for going on strike. Greece should have though of this well before, though. Now the summer Olympics are approaching the motherland of the Olympic Games...and they aren't even ready.

In The Spin Cycle

This picture courtesy ofThe Capital Times

Having just read Howard Kurtz's novel Spin Cycle, about how the White House under the Clinton administration tried to put their own "spin" on the news, I was prepared for National Security Adviser Condaleezza Rice's seemingly coached testimoney as she appeared before the comission investigating the 9/11 attacks. From my perspective, everything that came out of her mouth seemed rehearsed, and no doubt it was. She attempted to contradict everything Richard Clark had come out and stated earlier. To read a full column about the situation visit this.

Fear & Loathing at the Cherry Blossom Festival

The moron in this picture is likely going to glow in the dark and grow a third arm.

(image borrowed from a website of Columbia University. See the complete website here.)

Yes, it's spring in Washington when the annual horde of tourists come to see the cherry trees in blossom at the Tidal Basin. The cherry trees are currently in bloom so go see them (if you are so inclined) while you still can. Or just visit the National Cherry Blossom Festival website for more details.

I have to say, this is one of the worst years for the festival my short-term memory can remember! Every year despite the thousands of tacky tourists, something compels me to walk down to the Jefferson Memorial to see the blossoms. Usually it's not so bad, but today when I visited it was cold as the Arctic tundra and windy as the Mongolian steppes.

And let's not forget the beautiful Tidal Basin itself. Always the place to go if you are looking for trash, pollution, funky smells, and dead Potomac fish. I'm surprised the cherry trees haven't mutated and rampaged through the city yet, having to be so close to the cesspool known as the Tidal Basin.

"Why is this news?" you may ask. Well, it seems this week a student at George Washington University (where I am applying to grad school, incidentally) may have committed suicide by throwing himself into the Basin while visiting the cherry blossoms with friends. Were the blossoms that bad this year? Man! The victim apparently made some comment and then threw himself into the murky waters. Check out the whole story in the Washington Times.

Ah, spring is in the air...

In the news this week...

If you haven't visited News of the Wierd by now, you don't know what you're missing out on! Here is a recap of some of this week's gems...
(A note: for those of you who live in Washington, you can obtain this weekly when you grab a copy of the Washington City Paper, a local free publication i highly reccomend!)
A 44-year-old man was crushed to death by a slow-moving tractor-trailer when he jumped underneath it to get the reportedly "well-worn" baseball cap that the wind had just blown off his head (Lethbridge, Alberta, November). And a 55-year-old man died of a heart attack, most likely, said the police, during or moments after stabbing his wife numerous times in a domestic altercation (Keene, N.H., December). And a 23-year-old man was hit by a subway car at New York City's 34th Street station when he leaned over the tracks to see the oncoming train, not realizing that it was coming from the other direction (December; the last press report available said the man was in critical condition). [Calgary Herald, 11-19-03] [WBZ-TV (Boston)-AP, 12-23-03] [New York Post, 12-31-03]

Dawn of the Dead

The movie, Dawn of the Dead has come out this month, and hits a soft-spot with me, as I have this weird thing for zombie-flicks. This movie is (bare with me on this...) a remake of the sequel to the original Night of the Living Dead, also an excellent movie. I have not seen it yet but plan to see it at some point this week. I may follow up with a movie review.
If you haven't seen it already check out the way-cool website at Dawn of the Dead. There you can see trailors and other neat and morbid stuff.

Abra-Cadaver!

Sorry for the pause in my usual weekly entires, but it's been Spring Break for us students. More on that. But first, I must cover this recent scandal that broke out at UCLA over the use (and misuse) of bodies for medical research.
If you thought body-snatchers were a thing of the past, think again! Apparently there are people out there who are actually dealers in body parts. Who knew the demand was that high? The story in short is that UCLA was recieveing what it thought was donated corpses (so they claim) from a man, Ernest Nelson, who was in fact a dealer in illegally obtained specimens. Read the latest on this ghoulish story!
A note on spring break...watch out when mixing high-energy caffiene-laden drinks (such as Red Bull) with alcohol (such as vodka). Apparently this dangerous new trend can lead to passing out because of the mix of stimulants and alcohol in the bloodstream. And if that's the most one has to worry about during spring break, than things can't be that bad. Not as bad as, say, Girls Gone Wild.

Another Local Moron

Anyone who lives in the Washington area has been reading, I'm sure, about the case of a man who was struck and then dragged 8 1/2 miles down Interstate 95 to a man's home. The man driving the vehicle, a Brazilian native named Josuel P. Galdino, claims that after coming home from "a certain nightclub in southeast Washington" (Gee, any guess which one...could it be Nation?) he struck the man, but was not aware of it. Furthermore, he was unaware of dragging a man 8 1/2 miles back to his driveway. Even if he was totally intoxicated, I find I hard to buy this story. Read a full version of the story in the Washington Post.
And in a totally unrelated story NASA rovers on Mars today have found evidence that Mars once had water. This should be interesting, so why doesn't it sound ineteresting?