Since we just had solar eclipse, it's relevant that I celebrate my 51st rotation around the sun by listing my 51 reasons why you or I should be Bitter. Lists - They are long and tedious and take a lot of time. The only one that doesn't is this one. Nerolinks - Better than hyperlinks, … Continue reading 51 Reasons I’m Bitter
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A Bitter Galaxy Far Away
The reason I started this blog was because I was muy frustrado with the way my job was going. As an introvert and a customer service rep that hated the phone and talking on it, and a guy that detests hearing other people complain, I needed a place to put my frustration. Ironically, all I … Continue reading A Bitter Galaxy Far Away
The Flag Department BFG’s
One of the least valuable things I ever did was earn my Eagle Scout in the Boy Scout program. My dad must have secretly been on the propaganda committee that taught kids my age that Scouts would somehow be valuable later in life, because he pushed me hard into the program, even though I hated … Continue reading The Flag Department BFG’s
Broken Dreams BFG’s
When I was young and delusional instead of old and delusional like I am now, I wanted to be a dream interpreter. Little did I know that dream interpretation was mainly the domain of 1-900 psychics on those infomercials in the 90's. I was crushed when I found out that if I wanted to be … Continue reading Broken Dreams BFG’s
404 BFG’s
If you're looking to be less fragile, by sleeping a little more, this will help.* About two weeks ago, I reached for the door handle on my Fiat 500e and my frail, 50-year old weakling hands broke the door handle. I was in a hurry, so I just tried to figure out if I could … Continue reading 404 BFG’s
Pounding the Rock
The Spurs might be bad this year, even with a generational rookie in Victor Wembanyama, but the Spurs Coyote never fails as one of the best mascots in the NBA. Get the adorable plushy by clicking the link. * I'm not much of an inspirational quote guy, because inspiration usually comes in bursts and then … Continue reading Pounding the Rock
How the Mighty Has Fallen BFG’s
The American Dream is to become Assistant to the Regional Manager. Purchase the regional manager shirt by clicking the link.* We have this thing in America called the American Dream. It's the hope, belief, or dream that anyone that lives here, no matter how poor, unintelligent or resource deprived can with a little ambition, make … Continue reading How the Mighty Has Fallen BFG’s
Closing Time BFG’s
Get some Creatine. In Season 8 of The Office, Andy starts singing Closing Time as part of his everyday routine to close out the workday. After doing it several dozen times, everyone in the office is sick of hearing it, except for one surprise character, Stanley. Stanely sings it with gusto, not because he likes … Continue reading Closing Time BFG’s
Stretching it BFG’s
For those that are trying to get Wii Fit, here's the best-selling Creatine on Amazon. Use my link, and you'll save a butterfly. It wasn't until I got a Nintendo Wii and bought the game Wii Fit that I first encountered the strange world of Yoga. My first impression of yoga was that it was … Continue reading Stretching it BFG’s
Experience Points BFG’s
When I was 6-8 years old, my family lived in Long Island, NY. Our house had this big backyard with a strip of forested trees that my brothers and I liked to explore. We spent hours in that forest trying to find the shortcut to Narnia. We never found Narnia, but I believe some creatures … Continue reading Experience Points BFG’s
Pilot Light Bitter Friday Giftures
No one ever really thinks too hard about this, (except maybe me) but every year on or around June 21st, in the Northern Hemisphere, we get the highest number of hours of daylight. A lot of people don't think about it, because it's too early in the summer to think about it. Some kids are … Continue reading Pilot Light Bitter Friday Giftures
Gold Star Feedback BFG’s
As a video game fanatic, I need the latest and greatest console. But I also need the latest and greatest TV to be up to par with the processing power of the console. I want to make sure every pixel of the TV is optimized for my gaming. I finally have the optimum setup, with … Continue reading Gold Star Feedback BFG’s
Bored Games BFG’s
When I was in junior high, it was perfectly acceptable to be outside all day long with no adult supervision. In fact, most parents expected it. I would often get on my 10-speed bike and go for epic bike rides around the city. It was Sioux Falls, SD, in the 80's, so it was the … Continue reading Bored Games BFG’s
Living Rent-Free Bitterness
I've had a dream since I was a young bitterling. Not the type of dream most of you have, like traveling, becoming famous or writing a novel. Actually, I do have the novel dream, and the getting rich part of the rich and famous, but one dream has always stood above all. The reason I … Continue reading Living Rent-Free Bitterness
Pizza Me Bitter Friday Giftures
I still remember it like it was yesterday. I had made the most awkward transition of my life from elementary school to junior high. It was the first day of 7th Grade English, and my teacher asked us all to do my least favorite thing ever. The thing an anxiety ridden, shy, introverted, new-to-junior-high kid … Continue reading Pizza Me Bitter Friday Giftures
Talent Show Bitterness
When I was younger and family reunions were still a thing, we used to go to exotic locations like California, Arizona, or Utah to visit old people. Every time, I would get comments like, "My, how you've grown," or "Why does he always have a scowl on his face?" Then really ancient relatives wouldn't show … Continue reading Talent Show Bitterness
Bitter Code Reuse BFG’s
My wife likes to make fun of me because I'm a routine-oriented guy. I go to sleep at the same time, I wake up at the same time. I eat eggs and peanut butter sandwiches all the time. I always blog on Wednesday's and Friday's. I have a lot of the same daily routines at … Continue reading Bitter Code Reuse BFG’s
The Most Important Chip
My wife and daughter have been out of town since last Friday, so it's just me and my son for the week. My delusional personality figured it would fun and games for the whole week. The boy and I would play games on the weekend, then go to school and work and live the high … Continue reading The Most Important Chip
Reduced to Atoms BFG’s
If you are a fan of NBA basketball, you just saw the Sacramento Kings break a playoff drought of 17 years. If you want to feel old, that was 2006. To me, that seems like just yesterday, but to my daughter, that was a time she doesn't remember, because she was only 1. And my … Continue reading Reduced to Atoms BFG’s
Senior Recruiting Bitterness
The other day, someone mentioned to me that I don't look a day over 50. I found that rude, because I'm three days over 50 now. If I was a more violent person, I would've taken him to the closest wrestling ring and wrang his neck, but my son is stronger than me now. I … Continue reading Senior Recruiting Bitterness
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