Dick Sandwich

I might be beating a dead horse on this one, but why the fuck are people so damn shitty? I'm not talking about celebrities here, but more the average person you encounter on a daily basis. That guy at the corner store, or the lady at the drug store who sold me aspirin today. People just seem to have this constant look of, "fuck you", on their face. Now I know that the economy is in the shitter, and life could be a hell of a lot better for most of the people out there, but I think people need to come to terms with these ideas, and either better themselves, or just deal with the hand they are dealt, and strap on a fucking smile.

As far as my life goes, like anyone, I have bad days and good days. Some days I go to work and do my work and go home. Some days I want to smash someones head through the fax machine, but I don't broadcast these feelings to everyone I run into. I don't want to be the reason someones day goes from good to bad. Some people just wander this world being crabby fucks, and I don't think I'll ever fully understand why. Life sucks, just accept it, have a cold beer, and try and enjoy your time on this shit pile known as Earth.

I think this current stream of thought was triggered not only by the old lady at the drug store, but by a song I heard on the newest NOFX album (which I got before the release date due to leaks, but shh, don't tell Fat Mike). There is a verse in the song that says, "Life's an endless party, not a punch card". To me, on this day, nothing has made more sense. I understand that it is important to work hard, regardless of what you do, but at the same time, if you can't sit back everyone now and again, and just enjoy yourself, what are you working for? A fat ass bank account and a perma-frown? I'll pass on that. I'll take just-making-it and enjoy every second of my check-by-check life for now.

This topic is often one that comes up when I'm talking to people at shows and such. They ask if my band makes any money, and I say we break even, or make a little bit, but I have a normal job, so it is okay. They usually ask why I'd spend my free time and a good amount of my personal money to do something that isn't paying me back. As many musicians have said in the past, it is the most fun job in the world. Maybe one day my band will be my income, which would be amazing, but until, I'll go to work on Monday with a smile on my face knowing that sooner than later, I'll be spending another drunken weekend with 5 of my best friends, making music, or hanging out with my amazing girlfriend, also drinking, and hopefully getting laid (bonus points).

So to all the frowny fuckers out there, get with the program and enjoy this crappy place while you can, you'll be pissed you didn't when you're gone. I'm going to go have a few beers, play my guitar, and enjoy every damn second of it.