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Top Ten Dissapointments In Life

10. Jay Mohr's movie career didn't take off as I expected. I thought with his 1996 performance with Jennifer Anniston, things would really take off - but with his failed tv show & of course this nation's total lack of cultural appreciation, he was doomed.

9. That I have yet to become the annointed word of God as prophesised by my parents. Growing up your entire life with the understanding that I would lead the chosen through the turbelant apacolypse, and to have even walked on water, I have to admit - it's a fucking bummer.

8. Starship Troopers 2 wasn't nearly as good as the original Starship Troopers. Yeah, enough said.

7. Roast Beef will give you athlete's foot. I didn't see that coming and so far no doctor has confirmed this - but obviously I got it somehow.

6. Tony Danza won't return my phone calls. I thought we had a good time, he promised me he would.

5. The chicken at Cafe D'bourge wasn't that good. The salad was good though.

4. I have yet to write 'The Great American Limerick'. I really need to get a cabin somewhere for a summer to write it. I know it will be ground breaking.

3. Tony Danza's tie doesn't smell like his scent anymore. I probably shouldn't have rubbed it against me so much.

2. Prostitutes usually dress inapropriately. They really do, I wish they would stop shopping at JC Penny so much and wear something more attractive. That is probably their problem, there is no way anyone will hire someone with that sort of outfit, they are probably type cast.

1. Deleware.

Not That Anyone Cares...

But I've realized I can at least use my blog to post info that is of use to me. Distance to these local landmarks:

MLK MARTA station: 5550'
Ria's: 3200'
Oakland: 4275'
Carroll St Cafe: 2490'
Estoria: 3740'
Javalogy: 4750'
Thumbs Up Diner: 5260'
Glenwood Park - Memorial: 4500'-5640'
Glenwood Park - Glenwood: 5460'- 6600'
Proposed Loft / Restaurant (Chester/Memorial): 2900'
Grant Park / Zoo Atlanta: 3240'- 7960'
Dakota Blue: 4180'
Cabbagetown Park: 1980'
Edgewood S/C: 9700'
East Atlanta - Glenwood: 9430'
Capital Gateway: 5230'- 6370'
Daddy D'z: 5000'
State Capital: 7980'
ARC - Bell St: 9275'
Rathburn's: 5370'
Uncle Harry's - Estoria St: 6460'
Uncle Harry's - Boulevard: 5870'
Little Five Points: 10900'
Music Midtown Festival: 10000'

And another update....

Just an update - so it appeared my future was solid with my present company. I would be within a year the GIS department manager, would receive the accolades associated with such a lofty & venerable position & with the cherry on top - get a big fucking ass full of cash. But I have to complicate things - I want something different.

I had the second casual interview with an organization that I have long respected while living in Atlanta & wished to work for. I would be involved with a subject that I spend countless hours chatting with 16 year old geeks on the computer - planning. Of course I am not a planner, so don't give me that "where is your AICP certificate" lecture - I would be the principal GIS analyst for the
planning department. No, that doesn't mean I'll spend all my days making maps & getting the planners coffee, but because there is already a GIS department, I would act as liason between the two groups & coordinate GIS needs for my division.

So I'll get that management / coordination experience without the hassle of sucking up to execs & city council members while being associated with something I personally have strong views on. Essentially - this is my dream job, plus I get fewer hours to work & it's a few blocks closer to home.

But the only dilemna, if there is one - is pay. I will most likely be making less, but I'm willing to be flexible within $10k - especially since social security is exempt.

Also - on the home front, I'm shooting my wife up with drugs every morning & evening. Which of course is a thrill (another Iggy Pop sing along: "here comes my wife again, with the needles & drugs.... she wants to have a test tube baby..."). Also, we're looking into selling the back half of our grass filled lot. Yay! Smaller yard to cut & we get a butt load of cash!