The Flaming Bagel

Yesterday, as usual I was running late for class. Literally I was running...Anyway, I somehow talked myself into dashing to the caf, swiping some yogurt, and and continuing my marathon to my classroom. However, upon arriving in the caf it came my attention that they had failed to put out the yogurt on that fine morning. In my flustered state a decided a bagel would be the next best option and hastily threw one in the toaster. Then...disaster struck. I walked away for no more than 30 seconds to grab some coffee, only to return to a FLAMING bagel. Literally, flames billowing out of the toaster. It. Was. Horrible. The whole caf smelled like it was going to burn down, and of course everyone was starting to take notice of my situation. Fortunately on of the caf workers ran out with a fire extinguisher and a pair of tongs. I know you're wondering, but he didn't have to use the extinguisher thank God. He bravely reached in with a pair of tongs to remove the still flaming bagel. As he carried the culprit away, I said my "I'm sorry's" and decided to slip out with what little dignity I still had. I grabbed a replacement bagel (untoasted) and continued my dash to class, to which I miraculously arrived on time. 

Lady Gaga Grammys 2011 "Born This Way" (FULL HD)

EDIT: Due to copyright restrictions the Gaga video has been removed form youtube. Below is a link featuring a recap of many of the performances, including a Lady Gaga.

http://www.hulu.com/watch/215340/nbc-today-show-lady-gaga-comes-out-of-shell-for-grammys

The Grammy's!!

I look forward to the Grammy's every year, and the 52nd annual show did not disappoint. Highlights included a Justin Bieber and Usher duet, C-Lo in a peacock outfit, and of course the always fabulous Lady Gaga. She made her grand entrance not walking on the red carpet...but carried in a giant egg! Always the element of surprise! She performed her new hit single "Born this Way", which. is. awesome. (but I may be a little biased...) I've posted a link from her grammy performance above.

DTR and Post-It Notes

No one wants to have a DTR, a "determine the relationship" talk that is. It's just awkward and weird all around, especially when one half has NO idea what they are doing. Lets face it, some people just really aren't equipped to handle these sorts of situations. It doesn't help that in most straight relationships the guy is the one who simply cannot function in these situations. I may be gay but I know how to talk to girls. There are simple rules that can make "the talk" so much easier. On countless occasions I have been called upon to piece together (or break apart) a relationship or pre-relationship, whatever you want to call the "thing"...I really should write a book, I could use the extra cash...oh but then it might just go to clothes...Anyway, the point is there are SIMPLE things you can do to make this process so much easier for all parties concerned. 


1. This is probably the biggest one...IF YOU'RE NOT INTERESTED TELL HER/HIM! If you set this fact straight before you fiddle fart around you save yourself and your interest/non-interest from wasting time. If not, you or the recipient of your actions will just become more and more pissed off as time is wasted that they/you will either move on or explode. Most likely the latter. Time is a precious thing, and in today's fast paced society people don't have much to spare. Just get it done. End of story.


2. I have a dear friend who wrote what his love interest liked/what could potentially woo her on Post-It Notes. Ok, this is fine as long as you keep it to yourself. Like really. Don't tell anyone. AND FOR GOD'S SAKE DON'T TELL HER/HIM! This brings me to my second point. If you have done anything that sounds remotely stalker/pedophileish DO NOT bring it up in the DTR/first date scene. This includes facebook stalking. Yes, we all do it but think about it. Really think about it..."Oh yeah, I saw you were at (insert location x) from your facebook pics!" Ok, creeper alert! No one likes to know that people are actually looking at them. It's a strange phenomenon in our culture. We put ourselves out there for all to see, but when people actually approach us about our online information we become uncomfortable. Bottom line...don't be a creeper. 


3. I know I'm going to get criticism for this one, but I just don't think you should pay for your date's/interest (or not interest whatever) dinner if you should end up eating together. Especially on a first date or DTR talk. After that point, it is acceptable but not until then. Some, especially girls, get offended by that sort of thing, some find it too forward, or even think the guy may expect something in return. Now this could be completely situational, feel it out, use your best judgement. 


Ok, sorry for the rant...maybe this will help someone, or perhaps you may find this entertaining...it has certainly been an eventful day in the life...


-DK

Just a thought

What if you were sitting next to the person you were meant for and didn't even know it? What if you let the opportunity pass you by? Live life to the fullest!


-DK

Too many clothes...

Is there really such a thing as having too many clothes? Ok, maybe...I don't have a problem I swear.... I keep expecting my friends to have an intervention for me at some point this semester due to not only the overwhelming amount of clothes I buy, but also because of the clothes currently exploding from my tiny dorm room closet. Maybe selecting a room with a walk in closet for next year was a bad idea...whoops! I just like to have options. No one likes to eat the same thing every day, why should I have to wear the same outfit twice in a month week? The only solace I have is knowing that I am CERTAINLY not alone with my situation. My roommate next year has probably the some amount or more, my mother has her own walk in closet at home, and I know some of you reading this post are plagued by the same issues. My habit wouldn't be too bad if it weren't supplemented by the places I shop. JCrew, Banana Republic, Urban Outfitters...Ugggh I could spend a paycheck in 30 minutes. At least I donate my clothes to charity when its time for a closet clean out. That makes up for my bad habit right? Just another day in the life...


-DK

This should be fun

Well, my first blog entry...I feel like I should be saying something profound or heartfelt. Nope...I've got nothing. I'll be honest, I have to make this blog for a class, yes let the ridicule begin. But while I'm being honest I'm excited about the prospect of having my very own space to spill some of thoughts. I'm terrible at journals, but I hope with having "easy access" to this space I'll be tempted to "journal" more often. The direction I will take is yet to be solidified, but I have the idea of writing about well...A Day in the Life. "A day in the life of what?" you may be asking yourself, or perhaps you've already moved on. That simple phrase encompasses me, a not so normal gay college student at a small liberal arts school in the middle of Mississippi. With all of that thrown into the mix I feel like without fail something outrageous, crazy, or maybe even something just plain dumb happens on a daily basis that needs to be shared. Mostly, I like to have a good laugh at the stupid things people say. I'm in geology right now (yeah geology, I needed a science) so expect PLENTY of comments from that class...Anyway, I hope you haven't left yet or been deterred by the amount of words on the page. I just hope to provide a sometimes serious, but probably not so serious, account of A Day in the Life.

-DK