Sigh again

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Anthony Thompson
on September 9, 2007
in Bitching and Home
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So, I realize that it has been a loooong time since my last entry here.  There is actually a couple of good reasons for that.  The first and foremost, I started classes again this semester and I am working as a math tutor.  The gig is pretty sweet and I do enjoy it, so there’s that.  The second reason is that we have moved into a new house.  We are living here with five other people.  The house is nice and big so there is plenty of room.  We also got Dish for our television and I am happy about that.  Granted, the tech needs to come out here and finish the job, but hopefully that will be done tomorrow.

So, I’m living in a house with a lot of other people.  Yeah.  It’s going great for the most part.  I am fairly certain that I am the least liked person in the house, but that’s just my theory.  Oh well.

My parents gave us quite a bit of stuff for the house.  I am greatly appreciative of it.  They gave us a lawnmower that we need to test and see if it is hos enough to deal with the lawn.  They gave us some water hoses, two sprinklers, quick release hose fittings, and a water timer for the yard.  They taught me how to take care of the water softener.  My Dad even gave us a deadbolt and new door handle for the back door.  He even keyed them both to our house key.  To me this seems like a wealth of stuff to just give to someone, even if they are your son.  Mike gave me easily over a thousand dollars of RG6 coaxial cable, various fittings, and other such items for free.  Now we can wire up the other two bedrooms with satellite/cable outlets for free.  My roommates?  They don’t appear to care.  My parents and Mike make this nice gesture and I get nothing out of anyone else living here.  I’m not asking for a ticker-tape parade, but at least some kind of acknowledgment for the generosity would be nice.  How am I supposed to care about a clear hot tube when nobody cares about all the FREE shit I’m getting and finding for the house?  Maybe my standards are too high.  I don’t know.

Now it turns out that Dave might be getting deployed to the Balkans in a year or so.  To me, this sounded like I would have to move again.  I said so and I got this “your a fucking moron” attitude from Dave.  Now, when someone expects me to know the intricate workings of military deployment, I get more than a little annoyed.  Especially when you raspberry at me and tell me I’m wrong.  No, I don’t know how that shit works, but to me it doesn’t make any sense to pay for a place you’re not living in.  So, yeah he’ll still be getting paid, but why would he pay for his portion of the house when he isn’t living in it?  Now he’s pissed at me for not asking him to help me replace the door handle and deadbolt on the back door.  I don’t fucking know anymore.  It seems like whenever I do something, I end up being the bad guy.

Fuck, I’m tired.  I’m gonna see what’s recorded on the DVR and go to bed.

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    I think the resolution to the issue lies in talking to people with whom you have questions or problems, instead of coming to automatic conclusions and letting those conclusions upset you.
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    I agree with Lexy. I also wanted to say that I know things are frustrating right now. They will get better, worse, better, worse, better, and so on... thats how it works, right? I know you understand that. You are a smart guy who tends to be a bit too sensitive when people act like the stupid and inconsiderate jerks they tend to be from time to time. I hate to admit it but no one is perfect; not you, not me. Just remember at times like these it is best to take a couple of deep breathes and chill or you might explode and that could be messy. You don't need any more drama in your life, thats for sure. It does sound like you have plenty of good things going for you right now though. I'd focus on those things. I hope I haven't sounded too bitchy or anything, that wasn't my intent. Heres hoping today is a better day and that tomorrow is even better!

    Also your parents are some of the best and coolest I've ever met. It was totally awesome for them to help ya'll out so much!
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    "Thats the way they all became the Brady Bunch"
    I can relate to so many of the things you talk about. Alot of the feelings and anger you get, I get too. I wish I had some kind of answer but I don't. When one of us figures it out, we should let the other know. Until then, find something that makes you laugh. It helps me sometimes!
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    Welp dude. The way I look at it. Is with at least 3 alpha dogs in the house these problems will show up now and again. Its going to happen no matter what you do. They have their own worries, so their indifferance to the cool stuff is probably not the case. Rather they are busy thinking about their other problems. Most likely in the privacy of their own room or with each other they have expressed some sort of gratitude. To beat a dead dog on this comment. With so many you will have to pick and choose your battles a lot more carefully than you would with your spouse. No matter how close the friend is.

    It will get better as you all fall into a groove figure each others habits out. I doubt you are the least liked. You are a very likable person. Just not so talkative sometimes. Sometimes people can take that as brooding and instead of talking with you or making small talk figure you would rather be left alone so nothing is said.
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    I agree with Mike too. Wow, insightful dude. I couldn't have put it better. You are liked by most as far as I know. I don't know the other guy buy just between you and me and anyone who reads this... I like you better than most people and lately I've gotten a bit picky so there. Simply because you are you and don't try to be anything you aren't. Keep up the good work and try to be thankful for what you have. Smile damn you, be happy for the things you can be happy for! Good nigh... wait... good morning.
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    What was all the RG6 for? And who is Mike? And Becca? Your a cookin' a som'ting up. And was I informed of a move? I think I was... but huzzah! I forgot! Questions have arisen, ponderings have developed, and the curious one, i.e. me, is left with popsicle, i.e. yummy, in hand. By the way, Edy's makes these fanTASTIC fruit popsicles that are to die for. Delicious I say, delicious! BTW, do you have a list of places that you are registered for the wedding gifts and all? I need to know... for secret... things... shopping... DVD's.

    Hugs!... Drop me a line?
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    Tony, you are not the least liked person in the house you dork. I love you! I love having you around. Haha. I think you are a very funny guy. Stop thinking people hate you, we don't, I promise. :)
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    [quote comment="944"]What was all the RG6 for? And who is Mike? And Becca? Your a cookin' a som'ting up. And was I informed of a move?
    Hugs!... Drop me a line?[/quote]

    The RG6 is so I have something better than all the RG59U I left in the apartment. And Mike gave me a shit-ton of compression ends so I can actually use all that cable. You know Mike, you met him.

    No, you probably were not informed of the move because we decided to do it and had it done in about a week and a half. I will call you the next time we are in JC, though. I shall now return your hugs.

    [quote comment="945"]Tony, you are not the least liked person in the house you dork. I love you! I love having you around. Haha. I think you are a very funny guy. Stop thinking people hate you, we don't, I promise. :)[/quote]

    Why thank you.
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    Hey there Adam,

    I tried to call you last week to tell you a bunch of stuff!! You should try returning some phone calls once in a while!!
    Anyhoo, we are registered at Amazon.com, Target, Bed Bath and Beyond, and Dillards. All the registries are available to shop online. But, you know us pretty well, so you might come up with a gift idea that we didn't put on our registry.
    Did you know Tony has to get you a gift too? We're still working on that one...
 

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