Showing posts with label peeves. Show all posts
Showing posts with label peeves. Show all posts
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
jay-z, what happened to you?
on my way back from sarasota to stuart a few weeks ago i was scanning through the radio stations and the "paris" jay-z & kanye west collabo song was on. this was one of the worst songs i ever heard and it had a very lil wayne feel. jay-z is officially in the toilet. not just cause i'm older now, but because he sucks and his lyrics are bad. bad meaning bad, not bad meaning good.
Thursday, October 6, 2011
this is absolute bullshit
http://www.tcpalm.com/news/2011/oct/05/eve-samples-these-three-numbers-are-too-for-high/
Eve Samples: These three numbers are too offensive for Martin County high schools
By Eve Samples
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Sneakers in every color of the rainbow line the wall at Teak Leasor's skate shop across from the Martin County Courthouse.
There are red Nikes with teal swooshes, dark blue Adidas with light blue stripes.
Nearby, a rack of Made in the U.S.A. T-shirts are emblazoned with the name of Leasor's store, Five Six One Skateboarding.
The apparel is popular with parts of the high school set in Martin County — but teenagers had better not try to wear the shirts to school.
Ginger Cullere's son, Cole, made that mistake last month.
When the sophomore at Martin County High showed up for class wearing a T-shirt bearing the skate shop's name, he was promptly instructed to turn it inside-out. When that didn't appease school officials, he had to remove the offending shirt and wear a school-issued replacement for the remainder of the day.
"I could see if it had a pot leaf," Ginger Cullere said.
But just three numerals were printed on it: 561.
Most of us know them as the area code for Palm Beach County. A decade ago, 561 also was the area code on the Treasure Coast — and that's why Leasor named his business Five Six One Skateboarding when he opened it 11 years ago.
He had no idea the numbers would become linked to gangs based in Palm Beach County, namely Top 6 and 561 Boyz.
"I thought it would be easy to catch on and not too pretentious," Leasor told me.
He was thinking like an entrepreneur. Silly him.
Leasor is not one to raise a ruckus or attend school board meetings (he didn't contact me for this story — I called him), but the ban has definitely cut into sales.
At least 30 percent of his customers are high school students, he estimated.
"I've had multiple kids tell me that they're not allowed to wear the shirts, so they're not going to purchase one for school," Leasor said.
The student handbook for Martin County High doesn't explicitly prohibit apparel with 561 or other area codes on it.
It states "no messages, pictures, symbols or clothing may be worn or displayed which portray ideas that are harmful to the health, safety and welfare of students, e.g., messages which relate to drugs, smoking, alcohol, sex, gangs, profanity or violence."
Jensen Beach High School and South Fork High School have similar prohibitions.
When I asked Martin County School District officials for their take on the matter, spokeswoman Cathy Brennan sent me this statement:
"Our schools work collaboratively with the Martin County Sheriff's Office to monitor items that are known to be commonly used as gang identifiers. Our priority is always student safety and we want to prevent issues on our campuses in which these items could be misconstrued as being gang-related."
She also emailed me the link to a YouTube video in which a Top 6 gang member briefly appears wearing a hat with 561 printed on it.
Ginger Cullere thinks the district is taking its enforcement of the dress code too far.
She said her son is a "good kid" who takes pride in his appearance. Cole doesn't wear saggy pants. He won't go to school in a wrinkled shirt.
He's certainly not in a gang.
"He takes so much pride in his clothes, and he can't wear them," she said.
Nor can he carry his backpack, which he bought from Leasor's store, to school.
Ginger Cullere pointed out that members of the notorious Bloods gang are known to wear red. Crips wear blue.
"So if you wear a solid red shirt or solid blue, you're a gang member?" she asked.
Of course not.
Nor are you automatically promoting a gang if you wear the numbers 561.
So far, Leasor's shop has weathered the recession relatively well. He's one of the lucky small business owners who have seen sales increase during the last two years.
The ban on wearing his gear at public high schools probably won't break him, but that doesn't make it right."I'm pretty baffled by it," Leasor said.
It would be one thing if the school required uniforms. Then, there would be no debating what's allowed or what's not.
As the rules stand now, there's too much room for interpretation.
As Cole's case illustrates, it's a distraction for students, teachers and administrators.
Eve Samples: These three numbers are too offensive for Martin County high schools
By Eve Samples
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Sneakers in every color of the rainbow line the wall at Teak Leasor's skate shop across from the Martin County Courthouse.
There are red Nikes with teal swooshes, dark blue Adidas with light blue stripes.
Nearby, a rack of Made in the U.S.A. T-shirts are emblazoned with the name of Leasor's store, Five Six One Skateboarding.
The apparel is popular with parts of the high school set in Martin County — but teenagers had better not try to wear the shirts to school.
Ginger Cullere's son, Cole, made that mistake last month.
When the sophomore at Martin County High showed up for class wearing a T-shirt bearing the skate shop's name, he was promptly instructed to turn it inside-out. When that didn't appease school officials, he had to remove the offending shirt and wear a school-issued replacement for the remainder of the day.
"I could see if it had a pot leaf," Ginger Cullere said.
But just three numerals were printed on it: 561.
Most of us know them as the area code for Palm Beach County. A decade ago, 561 also was the area code on the Treasure Coast — and that's why Leasor named his business Five Six One Skateboarding when he opened it 11 years ago.
He had no idea the numbers would become linked to gangs based in Palm Beach County, namely Top 6 and 561 Boyz.
"I thought it would be easy to catch on and not too pretentious," Leasor told me.
He was thinking like an entrepreneur. Silly him.
Leasor is not one to raise a ruckus or attend school board meetings (he didn't contact me for this story — I called him), but the ban has definitely cut into sales.
At least 30 percent of his customers are high school students, he estimated.
"I've had multiple kids tell me that they're not allowed to wear the shirts, so they're not going to purchase one for school," Leasor said.
The student handbook for Martin County High doesn't explicitly prohibit apparel with 561 or other area codes on it.
It states "no messages, pictures, symbols or clothing may be worn or displayed which portray ideas that are harmful to the health, safety and welfare of students, e.g., messages which relate to drugs, smoking, alcohol, sex, gangs, profanity or violence."
Jensen Beach High School and South Fork High School have similar prohibitions.
When I asked Martin County School District officials for their take on the matter, spokeswoman Cathy Brennan sent me this statement:
"Our schools work collaboratively with the Martin County Sheriff's Office to monitor items that are known to be commonly used as gang identifiers. Our priority is always student safety and we want to prevent issues on our campuses in which these items could be misconstrued as being gang-related."
She also emailed me the link to a YouTube video in which a Top 6 gang member briefly appears wearing a hat with 561 printed on it.
Ginger Cullere thinks the district is taking its enforcement of the dress code too far.
She said her son is a "good kid" who takes pride in his appearance. Cole doesn't wear saggy pants. He won't go to school in a wrinkled shirt.
He's certainly not in a gang.
"He takes so much pride in his clothes, and he can't wear them," she said.
Nor can he carry his backpack, which he bought from Leasor's store, to school.
Ginger Cullere pointed out that members of the notorious Bloods gang are known to wear red. Crips wear blue.
"So if you wear a solid red shirt or solid blue, you're a gang member?" she asked.
Of course not.
Nor are you automatically promoting a gang if you wear the numbers 561.
So far, Leasor's shop has weathered the recession relatively well. He's one of the lucky small business owners who have seen sales increase during the last two years.
The ban on wearing his gear at public high schools probably won't break him, but that doesn't make it right."I'm pretty baffled by it," Leasor said.
It would be one thing if the school required uniforms. Then, there would be no debating what's allowed or what's not.
As the rules stand now, there's too much room for interpretation.
As Cole's case illustrates, it's a distraction for students, teachers and administrators.
Monday, September 26, 2011
truth
the saddest thing in life is wasted talent.
unfortunately i know someone who is becoming a waste. depressing to watch.
unfortunately i know someone who is becoming a waste. depressing to watch.
Thursday, September 15, 2011
dating is for the birds
so last saturday this cute guy came to my house to deliver some furniture. the delivery showed up earlier than i expected. i was hungover and looked like shit. the next day he called and asked me if i was dating anyone and if we could get together. so we hung out last night. within 5 minutes he told me that he has a girlfriend that he lives with. but he isn't happy. well, that's what they all say. i really believe that he thought that we could actually date while he is dating someone else. or maybe he just wanted to bang. most likely. and then today i find out that he isn't only dating her, and that they are actually newly engaged as of june. LOVELY. i even told him about my engagement and how the dude left me for someone else.
this just makes me believe more and more that most dudes are absolute douchebags. i honetly feel bad for the chick because this guy probably attempts to run g on randoms all the time.
oh yea, he also told me that his dick is so huge that he has been uncompatible with women in the past. and then asked me yesterday if i wanted to see it. this was after he told me about the "girlfriend" that is actually his fiance. wow, this is one lucky bride to be. and i did not take him up on the offer to view his massive dick.
why does this shit happen to me? where is the normal dude that like good music, has good style, is funny, and has a good head on his shoulders? FML.
**update**
the chick called me last night and left a message. i didn't answer because it was from his phone. she called me a bitch and told me to leave him alone. i called her back and set her straight. yay for the drama! i feel like i am in ninth grade. fucking idiots.
this just makes me believe more and more that most dudes are absolute douchebags. i honetly feel bad for the chick because this guy probably attempts to run g on randoms all the time.
oh yea, he also told me that his dick is so huge that he has been uncompatible with women in the past. and then asked me yesterday if i wanted to see it. this was after he told me about the "girlfriend" that is actually his fiance. wow, this is one lucky bride to be. and i did not take him up on the offer to view his massive dick.
why does this shit happen to me? where is the normal dude that like good music, has good style, is funny, and has a good head on his shoulders? FML.
**update**
the chick called me last night and left a message. i didn't answer because it was from his phone. she called me a bitch and told me to leave him alone. i called her back and set her straight. yay for the drama! i feel like i am in ninth grade. fucking idiots.
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
bronchitis and other misc wonderfulness
skipped work on monday. my voice was requesting a day off and i sounded like an old cigarette riddled 900 number worker. hit the beach with t for a nice walk and cleanup project. we picked up a whole bag of trash walking from house of refuge to bathtub. tons of tourists at bathtub, plus the house that is falling into the sea is for sale. what a bargain, i'm sure. nice to get out and walk and get in the water on a beautiful day. tried to work yesterday but couldn't swing it. hit the dr's office for the old standby, zpack and should be feeling better soon.
thanks king of leon for being a shitty band and having a drugged out lead singer and having to cancel my chance at seeing band of horses at a close venue. found out that they will play tonight without kings of leon but it's all the way in lauderdale, i have work tomorrow, and i am sick so i am skipping it. DISAPPOINTED!
as for the rest of the week, tomorrow is my birthday (boo) and i am headed to connecticut for 6 days saturday at 7am. can't wait to sleep in and be super preppy. ha! def plan to take a day tripper to nyc to shop a bit and just breath in the not so fresh summer air.
thanks king of leon for being a shitty band and having a drugged out lead singer and having to cancel my chance at seeing band of horses at a close venue. found out that they will play tonight without kings of leon but it's all the way in lauderdale, i have work tomorrow, and i am sick so i am skipping it. DISAPPOINTED!
as for the rest of the week, tomorrow is my birthday (boo) and i am headed to connecticut for 6 days saturday at 7am. can't wait to sleep in and be super preppy. ha! def plan to take a day tripper to nyc to shop a bit and just breath in the not so fresh summer air.
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
this week sucks
my indoor cat got out on sunday night and is missing. funny that he has never been let out before. hmmm wonder who was really drunk and mistakenly let him out. my stupid car is still in the shop and i was supposed to get a call on friday about it. maybe they can fucking keep it and i will just report it as missing and get insurance to buy me a new one. i can't post any pics on the blog because it keeps telling me to log into some cloud picker nonsense and i can't post the video from the interpol concert either.
week from hell and it is only tuesday. at least friday is the 13th and payday. woot woot.
week from hell and it is only tuesday. at least friday is the 13th and payday. woot woot.
Friday, January 28, 2011
downtown douchebaggery
i come out from lunch this afternoon, where i was reading my book on optimism seeing as though i am a huge pessimist and am trying to be more positive and i see this.
looks like the universe has handed me a pile of crap. i already have a negative disposition towards people that leave the top down on their convertible in the parking lot. but this took it to the next level. this dude totally blocked me in, next to a suburban and a wall. i ended up getting out after ten minutes of tricky manuevering. hope convertible man likes lougies on his driver seat.
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
Monday, January 3, 2011
Thursday, December 30, 2010
Monday, December 20, 2010
usher sucks
twice last night people thought my dog's name was usher. who would name their pet after usher? he's not iconic. i could understand if someone named their dog after bob dylan, elvis, johnny cash or bob marley. but usher? i guess i portray myself as someone who would name their dog after a crappy actor and autotuned to hell musician.
passerby: usher?
me: no not usher, escher, like the artist.
passerby: yea usher, the dance artist.
me: i would sooner die then name my dog after usher.
passerby: usher?
me: no not usher, escher, like the artist.
passerby: yea usher, the dance artist.
me: i would sooner die then name my dog after usher.
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
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