It might be safe to say that everyone, at some point in their lives, has had a dream home. It's that house that, for whatever reason, stands out in our minds as the perfect combination of walls, floors, ceilings, and roof. For some, it could be an apartment in a bustling city. For others, it … Continue reading My Three Dream Homes
Random Thoughts
All Right, I’m Back…
Well, it's been a long time since I last posted to this blog. But, I'm here to say, I'm back and ready to start writing again. Actually, I've been doing a lot of writing in the last few days. I have several posts that are ready to go, I just need to pull the trigger … Continue reading All Right, I’m Back…
Time for a Break
Kids, I'm gonna take a blogging break. I know, there are probably four of you out there panicking. Don't worry, it's not a permanent break. The thing is, there's a lot going on in the next few weeks. Remember how I talked about my upcoming trip to Istanbul? Well, I'm flying out this Sunday. As … Continue reading Time for a Break
No, I Didn’t Go See Fireworks Tonight
To all of my fellow Americans, happy Independence Day! If fireworks are your thing, I hope you are having a lovely evening watching all those explosions in the sky. Personally, I'm just as content sitting at home reading or watching a movie or obsessing over the Big Brother live feeds. It's not that I actively … Continue reading No, I Didn’t Go See Fireworks Tonight
Hard Hat Convention
Driving home around lunchtime yesterday, I came across a sign letting me know that someone was doing some utility work up the road. It wasn't long before I saw where the work was taking place. Except, at first, I didn't see anyone doing any work. I just saw roughly 15 people in hard hats leaning … Continue reading Hard Hat Convention
Not a Sentimental Bone
A couple months back, I got a call from my mom letting me know that she had come across a couple of boxes full of old keepsakes that clearly belonged to me. Several years ago, I let her know that, as a rule, if I don't know about it, then I won't miss it. But … Continue reading Not a Sentimental Bone
Summertime Jaywalking
During the school year, you just get used to jaywalkers in Blacksburg. That's because, during the school year, there are tons of students who cross streets without looking to see if cars are coming. Drivers are just expected to not hit them, whether they're in a crosswalk or not. Actually, drivers are conditioned to constantly … Continue reading Summertime Jaywalking
1,001 Posts
Kids, welcome to my 1,001st blog post here on The Confusing Middle. Yesterday, after my Rewatching Buffy post was published, I got a notification from WordPress saying that I had posted exactly 1,000 on this here blog. I feel like there should be more fanfare. I'm sure you're sitting in your seat beginning a slow … Continue reading 1,001 Posts
The Silverfish Scenario
Ugh... Silverfish... Is there a more disgusting thing in all of creation? Probably. But, at the moment, I'm not capable of thinking of one. You know what a silverfish is, right? They're those bugs that basically look like pocket sized alien monsters. I'm sorry, something with that many legs is just unnatural. Last night, prior … Continue reading The Silverfish Scenario
Moved to Tears
I’m not an emotional person. At least, I’ve never considered myself an emotional person. Well, not an overly emotional person. I’ve always prided myself on my ability to control my feelings. When I’m feeling happy, it’s because I allow myself to feel happy. When I’m angry, it’s because I allow myself to be angry… or … Continue reading Moved to Tears
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