One word: Starbucks. Three words: Starbucks uber alles.

noo noo nooo

in albuquerque we have satellite which is a nice local chain that kicks starbo in the pantses.

not only that, there is a hipster/hippie coffee house in my neighborhood

AND

i could get nice organic fair traded coffee, etc.

BUT

1) there is a recession. fuck coffee shops.

2) i don't really need the coffee addiction. i'll brave it longer & see what turns up.

I'm decent. I have to go out on a roof in an hour and look and stars and shit then I could either:

A) Go to a free show and: A) Get bounced because I'm under 21 and it's in a bar. Or 2) get in and decide I hate the music. Or. C) Have a great time.

B) Go study stoic philosophy and read some more Ulysses

I can't decide

Good for you, man.

I've pretty much taken that same path.

I'm just hoping that it doesn't hit me 30 years from now, when I'm old and grey,
sitting on a porch in the middle of nowhere.

What hits you? That you've led a wonderful life free from the trappings and frustrations that beset anyone who's ever grown up and had children? That you did not contribute to the Earth's overpopulation? That you did not bring another human being into a doomed and uncaring cold world?

Stay free, I say. And without child.

Well, the reason for me saying it might hit me one day, is because I can imagine that having children must be one of the most beautiful things any of us can experience in our lifetimes. The unconditional love that you have for another person is probably the best reason for being here in the first place.

Life isn't perfect, but that doesn't mean it's not worth living for. Good or bad,
I'm very grateful that my parents gave me the opportunity to experince it for myself.
What else would we have, if we didn't have this?

The thought of adoption has crossed my mind on a number of occasions. I don't find its necessary to bring my own flesh and blood into this world, when there are some many other children who need a better life right now.

I think it all boils down to the fear of being alone some day, with nothing to show for it.

Sorry for hijacking this thread.

I hear you, Tokolosh. Although I choose to one day be a father.

Well, think of it this way, then. No life is perfect. Even for a parent. Maybe especially for a parent.

Man. I've been working on this one project for six (6) months now. It was supposed to be 3. Fortunately I talked the client into paying me in full a month ago and the check's cleared, so I'm free! But I'm still polishing the copy for this bastard. Why?

i'm not drunk, i have pointless busy work masquerading as homework, and i hate my friends.

how the fuck do you think i am.

Ive been listening to the Boxing, having already been out. So im wined, but not to the extent that ill be talking bollocks about how many rare LPs i own. Because i dont. And tits are great.

i feel amazing!!! thanks for asking.

I am doing good, i found out that my stomach aches were nothing. Being Vegan (during the week) and Vegetarian (at weekends) is going great.
When i get better at cooking i will be able to fully commit to being Vegan, and when i move out of home it will become even easier.

i am good
a bit hungover
but great
i had a fucking blast last night
just what i needed

I'd like to go vegetarian but I worry about not getting enough protien.

there is lots of protein in eggs, milk, and cheese. And with most vegetarian dishes you get in restaurants they substitute cheese for meet anyway.

If you're vegan you can get your protein in tofu and soya milk.

I ate meat for the first time in over a month (almost 2) this weekend. I feel odd...

That's the thing though. I've cut eggs, milk, and cheese from my diet for health reasons--mostly to keep my cholesterol down and reduce weight.

And I don't like the texture of tofu.

I'm a semi-vegetarian. I eat a lot of vegetables and fruits with just a little meat. The meat is mostly lean turkey, chicken, and fish, very little red meat.