Question of the Week

Throughout the existence of my blog, I will sometimes ask questions instead of give insights. Please feel free to post responses to these questions or even pose another question in return.

Should you remove your shoes when entering someone else's house (somewhere that you've never been)?

Free Haircut

This afternoon, I got a free haircut from a salon. I know what you're thinking: Why would your average Joe get his haircut at a salon? Well you obviously didn't read the first part of my statement, where I said it was a FREE haircut. The only problem was, the lady wasn't allowed to use a clipper setting on the back. She had to use a comb and clippers all the way around my head. And then to top it off, she refused the cut the hair on top of my head to the shortness I wanted because she said it wouldn't lay flat since it's so straight. This is the point where I chime in and say: No problem, they cut it too short every time at Great Clips--I'm used to it. But she wouldn't go for it, and instead decided to just give me a trim all the way around, meaning that I'll have to get another cut in 2 weeks.

The point I'm trying to get across here: Even though I got a "free" haircut, I actually didn't get anything for free because I had to tip her...and I'll probably have to pay to get another haircut in less than a month (but we're all crossing our fingers that Ms. SR can set me up with a free one). And according to N (if you're reading this and you don't know who N is, I'll be shocked, and you should let me who you are and why you're reading this blog), "You can't eat your cake and have it too."

Procrastination

I'm sure most of you can relate with what happened to me this weekend. I had a long list of work for my classes that I wanted to get done this weekend and planned on spending about 6 hours at the library. Of course Saturday afternoon rolls around, and I need some things from Target (toilet paper, matches, etc.). Then Saturday evening arrives, and I still haven't cracked a book. At this point, I figure I'll just work longer on Sunday to compensate.

Needless to say, it's 10:07 on Sunday night, and I have not done any real school work. Instead, I decided to clean all day and go to the gym afterwards. The point I am trying to get across is very simple: If I'm not on deadline, I don't get things done. Procrastination is a defining characteristic of many college students. As for myself, well I would say that I've taken it a step further--I'm majoring in procrastination.

Class Discussion

After sitting through my Management class for an hour this afternoon, I realized that I have no idea about what is happening in the financial world. I am aware that there is a bit of a "crisis" going on, with banks getting seized and going under. I am also aware that the U.S. is struggling a bit economically, which is partly due to the previously mentioned "crisis." But I cannot tell you for the life of me what it means for a company to "firm-up their assets." When other people in the class started talking about these kinds of things, I couldn't help but feel lost. However, I did not want to sound like the kid in the back row, who toward the end of the discussion said this: "For our generation, this is really the best thing that could have happened. Now, all the people who were going to enter the business world will instead want to go to grad school to avoid this mess. Therefore, there will be a lot more job openings for us."

Like I said before, I'm not entirely sure about all the ins and outs of this financial situation, but I am fairly certain that it's not a good thing. Why this kid would make such a claim is beyond me. And I'm not quite sure where he thinks he's going to be working if all of these financial institutions continue to go under.

I guess what I'm trying to say is that, sometimes it's best to act like you know what people are talking about, even though you're completely in the dark. If you're not going to do that, then at least don't make a ridiculous statement that makes it obvious you're lost on the subject.

Free Bike

After my girlfriend won a free bike, she decided to give it to me because she figured I would get more use out of it than her. I took her up on the offer and picked out the model, make and sizing myself. This evening, she received a call from her mother (had the bike delivered to her house) who said that the bike is taller than she is, even with the seat down as far as it goes. There is only one thing you can say in a situation like this: Whoops.

I think the lesson that I am going to take away from this experience is: Even if you think you know what's going on, you probably don't. So don't try to guess on the measurements of your own bike if you've never bought a new bike before.