Howdy kids!
So my Spring 2010 semester is finally coming to a close which means that finals are swiftly approaching. I know I’m not likely to update this blog until the semester is over, with all the studying and essays and all, so I thought I’d give you guys a heads up! I’ll be back on May 6th, my last day of school! Till then, if you need to get a hold of me, email me through my contact form or follow me on Twitter! I’ll also be floating around Shattering Me Forums!
Later gators!
There are three ways of dealing with spiders:
1) The Bug Conquerer: Take one heavy object (a shoe, telephone book, etc.) and SQUASH the unwanted arachnid with such force that when you remove your weapon, the spider is nothing but an unrecognizable stain on your kitchen floor. This is usually accompanied by a loud exclamation of some sort (e.g. “GOTCHA, YOU LITTLE B*****D!”). Then take a paper towel or tissue and wipe away the spider goop. Dispose of tissue. Feel proud.
2) The Pacifist: Obtain one cup/jar and a piece of paper. Coo gently to the spider and whisper sweet nothings as you place the cup around your eight-legged friend. Slip the paper beneath the cup. Carry the spider to the back door and release it into the wild, where it may live in peace and happiness with its little spider wife and kids.
3) The Wimp: See spider. Feel terror. Attempt to carry on with your daily activities, but keep one eye on the spider at all times. As soon as spider comes into an uncomfortable radius, RUN FOR YOUR LIFE.
So which one am I?
The Wimp, for sure. However, I do take a kind of pacifistic approach to spiders. As soon as I see a spider in my vicinity, I say, “Hey, Mr. Spider. Or is it Mrs. Spider? Listen. I’ll strike a deal with you. I’m gonna sit here at my computer desk and finish up this game of solitaire, see? And you’re gonna stay at least 6 feet away from me at all times. We can both mind our own business and nobody needs to get hurt. Just live in perfect harmon–Uh. What’re you doing? D-don’t come any closer! I-I-I’m warning you! AHHHHHHHHH!” [Runs away, flailing arms.]
Yeahhh…
When I’m in the shower though, I definitely feel a lot more power:
P.S. I might need to get myself one of these.
So how do you guys deal with spiders or other insects?
YouTube! We all know it and love it! It’s great because anyone can upload their own videos, but it also sucks because anyone can upload their own videos. There’s some good stuff out there, but you’ve gotta sift through all the garbage. So here’s a list of my favorite YouTube channels!
1.) Video is Unrelated: New uploads are rare, but they are soooo funny! All their videos are sure to make you think, “WHAT. THE. F***?!”
2.) Charlie Is So Cool Like: He sings, he plays a ukelele, he does challenges like dying his hair and eating baby food for your viewer enjoyment! He’s CHARLIE!
3.) Michelle Phan: Each of her videos get millions of hits and it’s no wonder why! Michelle has some of the best makeup tutorials on YouTube! Though most of her tutorials involve costume makeup, it’s still interesting to see how she uses color!
4.) Mystery Guitar Man: I just recently discovered Joe Penna, AKA Mystery Guitar Man. His songs are really simple, but they’re so happy! MGM is my personal YouTube espresso shot!
5.) Community Channel: And now my favorite YouTube personality: Natalie Tran! I LOVE her dirty, geeky humor! Her videos often poke fun of the little, awkward moments in life.
What are your favorite YouTube channels and personalities?