So our air conditioning has been acting up lately. We thought we had it fixed but I came home today after work, tired and looking forward to laying down and relaxing while watching some TV and was surprised to walk into a house that felt hotter than it was outside. I was a little put off at first, but then it made me think. Who do I think I am? How spoiled am I? I thought about the numerous trips to Mexico I have gone on to build houses for families living in "houses" worse off than my camping tent. And I felt for those people. I was happy to help give them a home to live in. But their home we built them, though it was 100 times better than what they were living in, didn't have A/C. It didnt have a refrigerator with ice cold water in it. It didnt have power receptacles to plug in a TV. It was simply a shed. We wouldn't park our cars in such...but they were more than satisfied with it. It brought tears to their eyes when presented to them. I was humbled today. After I was done playing my expensive guitar through my expensive amp and i was irritated that I was sweaty and had to cool myself by fan. I am fortunate to have a fan. I am fortunate to have clean, cold water. I am lucky that I can buy things like instruments that make me happy. However, I am unfortunate in the areas I place comfort and importance. I can't say that in the future I won't complain when something isn't according to "normal" stadards...for right now I am disgusted with myself, that I could be so spoiled. I long for the happiness of third world countries. The happiness and satisfaction in what I am blessed with and not the longing for what I don't have.

Here are some halloween pictures from work so far. We dressed as Mario characters and decorated our side of the office...enjoy.
 

I will post more later.

Having trouble telling someone that you may have given them an STD? Don't worry anymore...you can send them an E-Card!! Just go here! Some of these are pretty funny...of course they would not be so funny to receive. I can't believe this exists. But I guess sending one of these is better than just not telling someone.

Here's an example of one that I saw earlier...

"Roses are red, Violets are blue. I have Herpes and you may too".


WHAT THE HECK?!?!!