If there's ONE THING I'm bad at, it's being positive. And staying motivated. Oh and remembering things. And listening, baking, sharing, running, not procrastinating, playing chess ,staying relaxed, appreciating my life, keeping my dog off our bed, writing grants, driving politely, skiing, playing FPS games... and blog awards. Wait, was that more than one thing? Anyhow, several students of Cynicism101 gave me a few blog awards recently, and not so recently -- more like frickin months ago. So this post is loooong overdue. I'm sorry gang!
First up is Antares Cryptos. I'm sure you guys/gals already know him because he's certainly visited your blogs and left clever comments. Antares crafted his very own award, called I Am A Geek, and bestowed it upon me a while back.
Clearly, Mr. Cryptos knows me well. I love science, technology, gaming, etc -- I'm basically a walking/talking collection of taped black-rimmed glasses and pocket protectors. What can I say, in order to be a professor, I think geekiness has to be in your blood. Thanks so much Antares Cryptos!!!
Next up is Kristy from The Primamomma. Kristy is a witty momma and blogger that gave me The Liebster -- an award that brings attention to up-and-coming blogs with less than 200 followers (Google Friend Connect members).
And guess what; I still qualify for it! Which brings up an important point that I desperately need some help with.
Due to an unfortunate and life-changing accident at a Christian summer camp when I was 12 yrs old (involving peanut butter, a flock of geese, 2 rubics cubes, and a cassette tape of Alan Jackson music), I developed a debilitating fear of numbers in the high 100's. The mere site of a number greater than 150 but less than 200 sends me into crippling panic attacks. Therefore, I'd greatly appreciate you helping me get that Google Friend Connect member number up to at least 200. I don't care if it even stays at 200 for the rest of this blog's life, just so long as I don't have to fear clicking on my homepage anymore. So if you visit here occasionally, go ahead and "Join This Site." You'd be doing me and my therapist a huge favor. Anyhow, thanks so much Kristy!!!
Last but not least, is my bud Vinny from As Vinny C's It. We've been partners-in-crime for a while over at Sprocket Ink. But even though I left Sprocket recently, we are still in cahoots on several evil/criminal/world-domination schemes. Speaking of, he just gave me the Overlord Award.
Vinny asks me to list 3 things I'd do if I ruled the world. Right off the top of my head, I would reply: (1) outlaw spandex, UGGs, spray tanning, and child beauty pageants; (2) create an organization similar to the Army or police that would patrol our nation for stupidity; and (3) let everyone develop their own Ben & Jerry's ice cream flavor -- a move that I think would eventually end all war and bring about world peace. Thanks Vinny!!!
So you Are the Geek Liebster Overlord? Well done, domination in TWO languages!
Congrats on the awards! I think you should be allowed to wear UGGs IF you live in the arctic. That is all.
The geometric growth of the stupidity patrol would truly be a sight to see.
Child Beauty Pageants need to go away forever, except somehow the TLC show Toddlers and Tiaras needs to stay around...
I AM following! I am! I am! After all, you had me at CYNICISM.
How come a lot of your "qualities" as listed above, felt like a mirror? But in my case I call them "quirks" and think they make me an INDIVIDUAL.
Oh well. So much for that.
But spandex is so COMF-ortable!!!!!!
I've been debating deleting the pictures of myself in UGGs from Facebook before you think to look for them and harass me as much as I give you shit for wearing Crocs. Truce?
So was your New Year's Resolution to win blog awards? If so, way to start the new year with a bang!
@ Hermitage: I know right?! I should go on a Germany tour -- but I could never live up to the Hoff. Good to hear from you!
@ Gia: I think seal blubber would be better -- and prettier.
@ Laoch of Chicago: I'll vote for anyone in the upcoming election that promises me a Stupidity Police Force.
@ JUST ME: Okay, I vomited a little in my mouth. How can you watch that?! J/K, my wife watches it too, primarily to laugh at the psycho moms and pedo men in the audience.
@ karen: I like that! Quirks! I'm simply quirky, not fucked up and doomed at life. Thanks!
@ Dr Becca: In your own home, it certainly is. There's just a select group of folks that I'd prefer not to see wearing it (not you of course).
@ Meg: Okay, TOTAL TRUCE. You have a deal.
@ Mandy Fish: Haha... thanks! My resolutions were to not get so angry at stuff. I don't know how much longer I can keep it up.
Working on my Ben & Jerry flavors, Pinot Noir & Chocolate - Whisky & Caramel - Pabst Blue Ribbon & Twinkies. I am on a roll!
Letting everyone develop their own Ben N Jerry's flavor is an excellent idea!
Mine would be Christian's Cherry Nuts. Wait. That doesn't sound right.
I used to be an adventurer like you, but then I took an arrow in the knee.
That ice cream flavour thing just might work. Mine would be "pine" or maybe "not shit" or perhaps "muffin bottoms." (I have no idea what I'm saying.)
Doc, aren't you supposed to pass the awards on? There you go again, not following directions. Ps, my ice cream flavor would probably be "apathy with a lace of disappointment."
@ Nubian: You ARE on a roll -- them shits are great! I'd eat every one!
@ Christian: I'm not sure if I would want "cherry nuts" or not. Wait, even THAT sounded wrong.
@ Antares Cryptos: Let me guess... someone stole your sweetroll.
@ dbs: Bahaha! I like the "not shit" idea. I'd eat it.
@ Sunshine: Fuck. You're probably right. But in regard to that flavor, I'd totally eat it. In fact I think I may be eating that everyday already.
You're so right about #3. So what would your flavor be?
Grats on the blog awards, mine has yet to win any.
Congrats on the awards Doc! And I am all for you ruling the world if only to ban spray tanning forever!
Yup. For the entire past year.
My resolution for 2012 is to find someone who is "sworn to carry my burdens".
Thought I should let the geek out for a stroll.
On your blog apparently.
I've been lurking for a while now...but admitting your dark fear of certain numbers (I won't mention them in case it causes a panic attack) touched me deeply and I felt obligated to publicly follow. And if that is seriously your platform, then you sir, have my vote for Overlord!
If you outlaw Uggs, what will the undergrads wear in the winter??? You do know, as long as you wear Ugg boots, you'll be warm and you can wear whatever you want on the rest of you.
At least, that is what I've deduced. From watching undergrads in winter. Why oh why would you take that away from them??
@ Riot Kitty: That I don't know. Such is the life of an indecisive man. But it would probably include booze, chocolate, and saltiness.
@ DWei: I'm sure your day is around the corner :-)
@ meleah: I KNEW you'd have my back!
@ Antares: that's me! sworn to carry burdens :-)
@ HeatherL: Hooray! Thanks for assisting me in conquering my horrible affliction. And welcome to class -- officially.
@ NikkiB: Well I don't want them to freeze, but I think it's time a different shoe craze came along.
Congrats! Couldn't have happened to a better curmudgeon.
Congrats on all your accolades. I always wanted to win the Nobel Prize for Assholery.
Congrats! Love that geek one! I am disappointed that you didn't say what your ice cream flavour would be. Surely there's a good name rattling around in your brain :)
Congrats on the bloggie awards! You deserve them! I've been rubbish at visiting my favorite blogs recently so nice to see you're still posting amusing yet cynical bursts of genius!
@ Nicole: You know me, curmudgeon is my middle name.
@ J Bear: There's a world of folks competing for that title :-)
@ TriGirl: Yea, there were just too many options floating around in my head. Couldn't pick just one!
@ Erin: Thanks Erin!
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