Things I Say To Amuse (only) Myself
June 8th, 2008 by jeff
Had a few conversations lately in which I thought what I said was pretty amusing. I’m certain it wasn’t to anyone but myself, but what other people think really doesn’t matter except when they disagree with me and then it TOTALLY matters.
A few samples:
Kymberlie (whose boyfriend - I did say boyfriend - Luis, is in Puerto Rico): I got a call from Puerto Rico this morning.
Me: Was it Luis?
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Someone at the Caroline Collective party last night: You’re like internet famous.
Me: Is that a compliment?
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Another at the CC party: This is Jeff. He writes a music blog on Chron.com and plays in this cool band, orange is in.
Me: That sounds a lot more glamorous than “he sits around in his underwear watching Star Trek Voyager reruns and posting comments on Twitter.”
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Another at the CC party (a trend?): Do you play the stand up bass?
Me: No, that requires a certain manliness I don’t possess.
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Friend: Your photon on the Chron makes you look 50.
Me: What?
Friend: I mean, you don’t LOOK 50.
Me: But I did three years ago when the photo was taken?
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Me on the mic after a song at the Kingwood Music Festival when the few people there didn’t really clap: And my high school band director said I’d never amount to anything.
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Some random internet person: I like your hair.
Me: Thanks. I grew it myself.
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And no one can figure out why I’m not terribly popular. Or maybe they can and are just trying to placate me so they don’t have to listen to my whining. Why would you be that way? God, your totally mean.
I was just googling “Caroline Collective,” trying to get a bead on the place, when you put your post up It both piques my interest and makes me slightly skeptical. I like that its a new local resource but wonder about its ability to help productivity for those using it.
What did you think of the building and will you be using it?
And… I like the hair comment.
I don’t plan on using it just because I have an office and it isn’t necessary for me or for my business, but I thought it was a nice space and I do like the people involved.
I don’t really know much about collective work spaces, but I thought the space was cool and the people involved are really good folks.
Thanks for the info.
I’m self-employed but all my work is done at the job site, no real office work required.
That being said, the C.C. will stay on my mind for a place for creative endeavors
I just want to put in my vote for amusing more than just yourself! Very funny!
