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Monday, December 02, 2002

My number one pet peeve

My number one pet peeve (and I have a lot of them) is lack cell phone etiquette. In my own experience, in the coffee service world, on a daily basis some jack-ass comes in to my humble little coffee shop and attempts to order his/her drink while continuing a conversation on their cell phone. I take this as a personal insult. It seems that I, a noble Barista, am so unimportant that I don�t even deserve acknowledgement or eye contact. These cell phone jack-asses simply stroll up to the counter, ignore my greetings, and spit out �Grande Decaf Non-fat Latte, extra whip� (extra whip with a non fat latte is a whole other pet peeve), immediately continuing their conversation. Being the scientist that I am did some research. I found this:

Posted by RiOtPoOf on 12/02 at 11:31 PM
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You better watch out Laura!

You better watch out Laura! I've got my eyes on the Prize!!!

Posted by RiOtPoOf on 12/02 at 11:36 AM
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Sunday, December 01, 2002

Luckily I have never

Luckily I have never had a loved one die of AIDS. If fact, I am not aware of anyone close to me who has AIDS. However, the pain and emotion that is incited by this disease is very potent for me. Therefore, since I do not have a personal story to tell I would like to share a website that does just that. This website is unique in that the stories are positive and inspiring. Hopefully I'll learn something new today and encourage others to do the same. Here is a list of other sites that have valuable information. Gay Health AIDS.ORG The Body

Posted by RiOtPoOf on 12/01 at 10:43 AM
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Well it's Saturday night

Well it's Saturday night and here I am at home. Lately, for almost the past year, I just don't feel like going out much. I can not remember the last time I went out to a club/bar and had fun. Don't get me wrong, I enjoy going to get a drink and do some dancing, but I can't remember the last time that I thought, "wow, I had a great time last night." Am I clinically depressed? I interview patients all the time asking them about their enjoyment of life, to see if they get as much enjoyment out of the things they used to enjoy. Symptom of depression: �Loss of interest or pleasure in hobbies and activities that were once enjoyed. Could it be that I am not enjoying going out because I'm depressed? I don't feel depressed. Maybe I just have boring friends? The likely answer is that Tampa�s nightlife sucks, especially the gay nightlife. There is only so much one can take of the same people dancing the same way to the same music all with the same attitude. Have you ever noticed that many gay guys don�t have anything to talk about other than clothes, hair, and who is fucking who? I like to talk about hair and clothes as much as the next guy, however it gets old quick. John tells me that I have internalized homophobia, but I think I�m just observant. Oh well, looks like my coffee is finished and my movie waiting.

Posted by RiOtPoOf on 12/01 at 12:51 AM
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Thursday, November 28, 2002

I hate falling asleep on

I hate falling asleep on the couch because I wake up sore all over feeling very senior citizen. But luckily, today, I can go to work in an hour and answer the phone non-stop on Thanksgiving while the rest of the world relaxes. Not that I don't do enough relaxing while most people are hard at work, but it's the principle. Today I�ll be working at my old job that I was ousted from because I have two perfectly working corneas (it's a long story). Anyway, I'm called in when nobody else--that is those first class employees who do not have working corneas--don't want to work. I should just say no, however I make more than twice the amount of $$$ at this job then I do at the humble coffee shop, which provides some relief from my starving college student status. Don't get me wrong, this job has been known to provide adequate entertainment. I could write book about some of the calls I get in there! That will have to wait for another day. Peace!

Posted by RiOtPoOf on 11/28 at 02:34 PM
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Wednesday, November 27, 2002

Thanksgiving is not my favorite

Thanksgiving is not my favorite holiday. I never understood the tradition behind our Thanksgiving feast. Are we celebrating the way the settlers committed genocide on the Native Americans? I guess we should all be thankful of that, right? Moving on...This year I will be dragged out of bed at 6:30am by fanatical Raquel to do the turkey trot then I'm off to work followed by my mom's annual slaughter free tofurky. It is quite yummy. I�ll keep you posted on the mash potatoes. My mom likes to whip them into a glutinous paste that could patch holes in the wall.

Posted by RiOtPoOf on 11/27 at 01:25 PM
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Tuesday, November 26, 2002

How to know when your

How to know when your becoming to fundamental? You pronounce "sin" with two syllables. Your daughter's beehive hairdo matches your wifes. You think Jesus is liberal. You enjoy talking to people in King James English. You know God on a first name basis. You have your application in for the Trinity. You are building your own pulpit for your living room. HaHaHa...Go HERE to read the complete list. Got to love those fundamentalist.

Posted by RiOtPoOf on 11/26 at 03:35 PM
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Sunday, November 24, 2002

Well the vodka was out

Well the vodka was out of control last night. I only vomitted twice today so far. Curse Chambers for using cheap vodka. I'll have to forgo any plans today. Plus I have a exam in the morning. Oh, why does it always rain on me?

Posted by RiOtPoOf on 11/24 at 07:55 PM
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Friday, November 22, 2002

I woke up bright and

I woke up bright and early this morning ready to head off to the gym, but my neck is killing me. I need a new bed. OH well, guess I�ll make a yummy lunch instead. I plan on spending my day finishing "The Chamber of Secrets" and hopefully doing a little studying. Taryn is in town so I will be hanging out with her tonight, possibly going to see Michael Moore's new movie Bowling for Columbine. That will no doubt be followed by a lengthy discussion where my friends and I make well thought out social commentary including harsh criticism of the current squatter, I mean president. Tomorrow I plan to start the day in much the same way, except in the evening I'll substitute a thought invoking documentary with five or six vodka tonics while randomly gyrating my body in odd and sometimes foul motions. Of course I'm open to other suggestions.

Posted by RiOtPoOf on 11/22 at 12:13 PM
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Thursday, November 21, 2002

Wah wa wa

I am just making a short post and then heading off to the gym. I skipped class today so I could relax and go work out before work. But I just want to take a nap! I fould this picture which expresses how I feel about going to the gym today.

Posted by RiOtPoOf on 11/21 at 11:38 AM
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Chocolate, Coffee, and Men..............Somethings

Chocolate, Coffee, and Men..............Somethings are just better Rich!! Courtesy of Alina

Alina likes her men Rich like dark Chocolate--if you know what I mean? mmkay!

Posted by RiOtPoOf on 11/21 at 11:28 AM
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Saturday, November 16, 2002

Oh PETA

A radical liberal I may be, however I do disagree with many of the tactics that PETA uses to gain media attention for their causes. Although this one makes me giggle.

Posted by RiOtPoOf on 11/16 at 10:50 AM
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Thursday, November 14, 2002

This morning I was reading

This morning I was reading the paper while enjoying a delightful breakfast of oatmeal and fresh fruit. A feeling of sadness overwhelms me as I ponder the turmoil of this world. My sadness turns to fear as I think about a Republican controlled congress, and the seemingly endless power that George W. Bush has at his disposal. Granted I have never supported the Bush family and their republican agenda, but I never knew how far their power reached until this very morning. Barbara Bush, I know who you really are!

Coincidence? I think not

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Wednesday, November 13, 2002

"Tired baby, so tired."

Posted by RiOtPoOf on 11/13 at 10:01 AM
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Saturday, November 09, 2002

There is something seriously wrong

There is something seriously wrong with this country when we elect a Republican President (well we didn't really elect him now did we?), Republican controlled congress, and the Dubya's brother as governor for another four years. What is wrong with you people! I understand that there were many people who "would have" voted for democrats, but those people are to lazy or stupid to vote, which is just as bad as voting for Jeb Bush. Maybe I'm the stupid one? Maybe I should have ignored all of the crap that Jeb Bush has done to this state. Maybe I should have ignored the millions of dollars that he cut from education. Maybe it�s not so bad that when I need to print something in one of my classes I have to bring my own printer paper. Maybe it's not so bad that 30% of people in this country do not have health insurance. Maybe it's not so bad that our economy is in the shit hole and doesn't appear to be getting any better. Even better, maybe it's not so bad that corporate executives can steel millions from their unsuspecting employees and get a slap on the wrist for it by our president who no doubt gains from their unethical rules. Maybe it's okay that the gap between the wealthy and the poor continues to grow more and more because poor people must be lazy right? And certain presidents must have worked really hard for what they have today, right? I mean, it has to be really hard to earn a C average at Harvard--when you probably didn't deserve to go there in the first place. I know what your thinking, "Our President is a caring and hard working man who loves this country very much," right? You are right. Bush really loved this country when he volunteered to fight for its freedom and the freedom of the world during Vietnam. Oh wait, he didn't go to Vietnam, he was guarding Texas from Communism. So do you think that any of his children are going to serve their country and fight, that "evil doer," Saddam Hussein? Probably not. So I guess it is only fitting that all those pawns that voted for this president need to go fight his war. Pawns for the Man.

Posted by RiOtPoOf on 11/09 at 11:09 AM
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