Right on!

I love this college response so much!

https://www.themiamihurricane.com/2016/10/25/college-republicans-safe-spaces-are-for-children-sign-draws-criticism/

In case you didn't know, there is a movement on college campuses to create what's being called, a "safe space." 

The definition of this, according to Urban Dictionary, is;
A place where college students can go if they have been subjected to ideas that differ from the progressive narrative.

Wiki says:
In educational institutions, safe-space, safer-space, and positive space originally were terms used to indicate that a teacher, educational institution or student body does not tolerate anti-LGBT violence, harassment or hate speech, thereby creating a safe place for all lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender students.  The term safe space has been extended to refer to a space for individuals who fee marginalized to come together to communicate regarding their experiences with their perceived marginalization, typically on a university campus.

Everybody is offended by something, aren't they? I have a whole list of things that offend me. But I deal with it. Most of it is just part of life. It always has been. I've been the victim of sexual harassment - the asshole in question, lost his job because I stood up for myself. I've been discriminated against because I have boobs. I've been discriminated against because I'm not young. I've been physically assaulted. All of those things were unpleasant but they didn't define my life or stop me in my tracks. It's never been a Utopian world and it never will be. 

Ungrateful

And while I'm on the subject of overpaid professions, how about entertainers? You know I LOVE to see live entertainment!! But I have a limit. For instance, I wouldn't pay $100 to see (almost) anyone! 

I think that's why we don't go to the movies very often either. It just doesn't seem worth it. By the time you get your tickets, popcorn and a drink, you've spent $50 bucks! And with the quality of HD TV's, it's practically better to see it on your TV vs the big screen. 

I don't want to diss acting/entertaining here but this REALLY ticks me off...

http://www.msn.com/en-us/movies/gallery/14-actors-who-regret-their-iconic-movie-roles/ss-AAj6Ud7?li=BBnb7Kz

Seriously???? You made a zillion dollars, live a lavish lifestyle, have things and do things the 'average' person will never know, and you have the gall to say you hated that role/part? Well eff you. You're an ungrateful putz.

Boy that makes me angry.

It's the little things

What little luxury do you afford yourself? I know everyone's luxury items are at a different priority level. But you know, some little thing you do for yourself that you don't need to. 

I used to say, good shoes. Mostly because I couldn't afford them. And I'm not really brand conscious. So when I bought a pair of Nike's instead of something from Payless, it was a luxury! Now I have old feet that need more TLC than they used to, so I always buy the best I can afford, mostly. 

Same for ink/gel pens. I used to just buy those stupid, icky, smeary .25 cent stick pens. Oh nooooo. Not anymore :-) But you knew that.

I've never been that way about make-up or hair products though. But recently I've purchased several different kinds of eyeliner, trying to find one I like. I think I'm too old for black so I've been looking for a nice brown. I hate everything I buy. But I've been shopping at the drug store or grocery store. I finally took the leap and went to a real beauty supply store. I was a little uncomfortable spending $20+ on eyeliner. But I've spent at least that trying to find something I liked at the other places, so what the heck. Anyway, I love it so much! Oh man it's so awesome! It's going to be my new little luxury. Till I can't see to put it on. 

It's the little things. 

Sports

Admittedly, I am not what you would call a sports fan. Of any kind. At one time I was a really BIG fan of basketball. Then, they went on strike. At the time, we were really struggling financially and it really pissed me off - there they were making millions and it still wasn't enough and here we were, barley able to pay for food every week. Jerks. So I quit supporting them. However, even when I was a fan, I wasn't a nut. I mean really, it's just a game for heaven's sake. When I read about team A fans, beating up team B fans, I just don't get it. It's a game! 

I understand completely, and can appreciate the skill/strategy involved in being an athlete. The hard work they put into becoming so physically fit. The drive and determination. The excitement of the competition and striving to be the best. But come on. It's a game! A game by the way, that they are being WAY over paid to play. Chess players don't make that kind of moolah. Are athletes better at their job than you are at yours? And why on earth did it ever become ok to pay an athlete millions of dollars a year?? And most athletes don't give a crap about you as a fan. If you've ever run into one and asked for an autograph and been told it's against their contract, you know how much you mean to them. You're paying their salary, but who cares about you. Sorry, but I hate that whole mentality. 

Anyway, I was thinking about all of that because of the World Series. I heard this morning that tickets to a game could cost you up to 12 THOUSAND dollars!!!???!!! What? WHAT?? Clearly, you have to be in the top 1% to be able to throw away that kind of money. But even if you are, would you actually pay that to watch a baseball game? Wow. As a former basketball fan, I can guarantee the view is better from your own living room. And the food is cheaper. And it's climate controlled. And you can cheer as loud as you want to for your team without worrying about getting killed. And you could wear your jammies. And there's no traffic. Oh, and it's not peopley. Yeah, it's better at home for sure. But still...IT'S A GAME! These are the people our society says are worth more than YOU. Hmmm. 

choppers

I hate my teeth. As a matter of fact, someday I'm going to want to have a conversation with our maker about teeth. Honestly, couldn't they have been made out of something better?? Something impervious to life. Your teeth are SO important. Not just to your survival either. If you have ugly teeth, people think you're a hillbilly. Or homeless. Often, a beautiful smile will be someones first impression of you. What if you were born with crappy teeth? That are just never gonna look good unless you're willing to spend thousands and thousands of dollars on them. If they were just made better, you wouldn't have to worry about that. 

I brought this up because I recently had to have a tooth pulled - a bottom molar. It sucks. It's a lot more challenging than you think, to just eat on one side. It's tiresome. Only 1/2 your mouth gets flavor. And don't even get me started on those stitches that my tongue can't stay away from! Ewww.

But even after the stitches are gone, it'll be five MONTHS before they can do the implant! Seriously sucks! With all the mind blowing, fantastic, unbelievable medical advances, they can't find a better way to preserve your teeth? 

Humph.

Working/not working

I get a lot of time off every year.
This year alone, I get 14 holidays off, 6 sick days, 15 vacation days and 3 personal days. That's 38 days off!! SEVEN weeks!!!! That's a lot of time off. Aaaand, my time off rolls over annually, if I don't use it. 

Last year, I didn't use very much time so I had even more time off than normal this year. By the end of the year, I will have had 37 days off and I'll still have 10 days on the books, not including the 3 weeks of sick time I have saved up. Don't get me wrong, I'm not complaining!!! I've just never had so much time off, let alone used it all!

Anyway...all this time off this year has really made me not want to work!! I can see now, why people use up all their time off every year. The more you use, the more you want :-)

Introverts