Brain Grains

Sometimes you gotta take a break.

2009-08-31T01:39:00.000-04:00

Summer's ending shortly, I'll be ending my laziness and returning to a productive/hectic world filled with grains, so expect more within the next few weeks.

Sometimes you gotta adapt.

2009-08-08T13:06:00.000-04:00

Sometimes you gotta blow something up.

2009-08-06T20:42:00.002-04:00

Time to get funky.

2009-08-02T18:14:00.000-04:00

Seriously, get funky. Stand up and get funky.

Sometimes you gotta work all night - on something you love.

2009-06-04T15:21:00.002-04:00

Funny Words: Mittens

2009-06-02T17:54:00.000-04:00

"I see you're wearing mittens."

"Yes, yes, I've finnally found a good use for them."

"Well I'm sorry, but, I don't think you're supposed to wear them there."

[Insert deep breath]

2009-06-02T17:45:00.000-04:00

Take a walk outside. Now.

2009-06-02T17:44:00.000-04:00

Sometimes you gotta get a favicon.

2009-06-02T17:42:00.000-04:00

Nice, right? MS Paint is your friend.

Sometimes you gotta spend too much time at The Tartar Sauce

2009-06-02T04:42:00.000-04:00

It's been busy over there. Check it out.

Sometimes you gotta stay up all night doing laundry.

2009-04-28T04:12:00.000-04:00

Sometimes you gotta rise from the dead.

2009-04-17T03:02:00.001-04:00

Watch Iiro Rantala New Trio

2009-03-01T02:02:00.000-05:00

Jazz piano, rock guitar, beatboxing.

Re-examine taste. Do you like it because it's good or do you like it because you like yourself liking it.

2009-02-28T23:32:00.000-05:00

Do NOT run out of paper towels. Ever.

2009-02-25T02:53:00.000-05:00

Funny Words: Luncheon

2009-02-25T02:51:00.000-05:00

"Did you pack a luncheon for me dear?"

"Did you assume that, because I'm a woman, I must've packed a luncheon for you?"

"So, you didn't, pack a luncheon for me?"

What if we're back to our regularly scheduled programming?

2009-02-25T02:44:00.001-05:00

Re-examine your day. Log hours for a typical day (it can be estimated) and it'll become immediatelly clear what needs to be changed.

2009-02-25T02:42:00.001-05:00

Do NOT use hydrogen peroxide as aftershave.

2009-01-28T01:23:00.001-05:00

Sometimes you gotta read something that must've taken courage.

2009-01-02T04:38:00.001-05:00

Sometimes you gotta exuse the appearance while things are shifted around and the site is updated.

2008-12-24T04:13:00.001-05:00

What if I'm doing site maintenance?

2008-12-24T04:12:00.001-05:00

Funny Words: Jujitsu

2008-12-24T03:59:00.002-05:00

"I know Kung-fu."

"And I know Jujitsu. You're still a terrible actor."

"Jujitsu? I'm going to learn, jujitsu?"

Sometimes you gotta break

2008-12-24T03:59:00.001-05:00

Sometimes you gotta have a happy holiday

2008-12-24T03:56:00.000-05:00

Watch Demitri Martin

2008-12-23T05:29:00.002-05:00

For some everyday new-age one-liners.

Re-examine your calendar system. Do you need a new one? Is it worth the time to find it?

2008-12-23T05:20:00.002-05:00

What if you worry too much about how much you worry.

2008-12-23T05:20:00.001-05:00

What if you don't worry enough?

2008-12-23T05:19:00.001-05:00

What if you worry too much?

2008-12-23T05:17:00.000-05:00

Maybe you don't need to take that thing so seriously.

2008-12-23T05:15:00.000-05:00

[Insert brain food]

2008-12-23T05:12:00.001-05:00

sometimes you gotta update your blog.

2008-12-19T20:07:00.000-05:00

What if everything's going to be okay?

2008-12-17T07:41:00.001-05:00

Sometimes you gotta stay for one last minute.

2008-12-17T07:38:00.001-05:00

Sometimes you gotta look forward.

2008-12-14T06:04:00.001-05:00

Sometimes you gotta give up the fight.

2008-12-14T06:02:00.000-05:00

Sometimes you gotta forget it.

2008-12-14T06:01:00.000-05:00

Sometimes you gotta juggle.

2008-12-04T23:03:00.001-05:00

Put something trivial on your business to-do.

2008-12-04T22:58:00.001-05:00

[Insert pleasant surprise]

2008-12-03T22:43:00.001-05:00

Sometimes you gotta trust time's working on your side.

2008-12-03T21:39:00.000-05:00

Sometimes you gotta think small.

2008-12-01T23:46:00.001-05:00

[Insert whatever whatever will get you through]

2008-11-30T02:36:00.000-05:00

Sometimes you gotta eat. no really.

2008-11-30T02:35:00.000-05:00

Sometimes you gotta let the battery drain.

2008-11-28T00:13:00.001-05:00

Funny Words: Lard

2008-11-27T03:55:00.002-05:00

"Hey, there's a Black Friday sale on lard!"

"Whoa! We should totally get up at 4AM to get some!"

"Yea! Lard will make a GREAT gift for the kids!"

Sometimes you gotta go higher.

2008-11-27T03:54:00.001-05:00

[Insert what to do next]

2008-11-27T03:53:00.000-05:00

Sometimes you gotta search your feelings, Luke, you know it to be true.

2008-11-27T01:27:00.000-05:00

Sometimes you gotta come back.

2008-11-27T01:26:00.000-05:00

Not waiting for something wonderful is overrated.

2008-11-18T02:01:00.001-05:00

Re-examine how much time you have. How much do you want? Can get? Who gets your time? Do they deserve it?

2008-11-18T01:49:00.002-05:00

Re-examine your pace. Are you too fast? Too slow?

2008-11-18T01:45:00.001-05:00

[Insert delicious beverage]

2008-11-18T01:43:00.001-05:00

Sometimes you gotta know it's coming.

2008-11-18T01:42:00.000-05:00

Sometimes you gotta laugh for no reason.

2008-11-17T15:48:00.001-05:00

Let your browser undistract you.

2008-11-17T13:52:00.000-05:00

So you can get back to work.

Re-examine your pen. Is it a help or a hindrance?

2008-11-17T13:50:00.000-05:00

Funny Words: Spatula

2008-11-17T13:38:00.001-05:00

"How will we ever cook this burger on that hot surface?"

"I know! I'll use this spatula!"

"genius!"

Watch Merlin Mann

2008-11-17T13:36:00.001-05:00

He will make you productive.

Sometimes you gotta be ecstatic.

2008-11-17T13:35:00.000-05:00

sometimes you gotta get a hug, in any way you can.

2008-11-17T13:34:00.000-05:00

Re-examine your stance. Do you work better standing up?

2008-11-13T11:48:00.001-05:00

Take a walk outside for five minutes.

2008-11-13T11:47:00.001-05:00

Sometimes you gotta stay up.

2008-11-13T11:46:00.000-05:00

Sometimes you gotta turn it down.

2008-11-13T11:36:00.000-05:00

Re-examine your bag. Does all that stuff need to be there?

2008-11-12T03:51:00.000-05:00

Hating instant gratification is overrated. Why hate it? It's instantly gratifying!

2008-11-12T03:49:00.001-05:00

What if that person was exaggerating? lying?

2008-11-12T03:46:00.001-05:00

[Insert top 10 reasons to leave now and get back to work]

2008-11-12T03:30:00.000-05:00

Funny Words: Smarmy

2008-11-12T03:15:00.002-05:00

"Do you want me to, staple, your, packets?"

"Your superior look, that sleezy smile, my uncontrollable desire to stab you.... you must be smarmy!"

"At your service."

Sometimes you gotta make something.

2008-11-12T03:14:00.000-05:00

Sometimes you gotta smile and nod.

2008-11-12T00:27:00.001-05:00

Fluffer Nutter's are for grown-ups too.

2008-11-11T23:33:00.000-05:00

Write a note to your future self to open in 24 hours.

2008-11-11T17:37:00.000-05:00

Sometimes you gotta holy shit is that the time I'm late!

2008-11-11T17:22:00.000-05:00

Do NOT overdose on chill pills.

2008-11-11T02:39:00.001-05:00

Do NOT pour boiling water on the floor. It doesn't clean the tile.

2008-11-11T02:36:00.001-05:00

[Insert sigh of relief]

2008-11-11T02:35:00.000-05:00

Funny Words: Platypus

2008-11-11T02:28:00.002-05:00

"What should we name this thing? I think a portmanteau is in order."

"Well It's like a Duck and a Beaver, so, Deaver? Buck?"

"Platypus it is!"

Sometimes you gotta make faces in the mirror.

2008-11-11T02:12:00.000-05:00

What if this IS what you want to be doing?

2008-11-11T01:09:00.001-05:00

Use this to get undistracted.

Sometimes you gotta take a day to clean.

2008-11-11T01:07:00.001-05:00

Sometimes you gotta embrace exhaustion.

2008-11-10T22:32:00.000-05:00

Sometimes you gotta have a plan.

2008-11-10T16:20:00.001-05:00

[Insert visible improvement]

2008-11-10T14:41:00.000-05:00

Live dangerously, walk around with your shoes untied.

2008-11-10T13:54:00.001-05:00

What if you can't work tommorow? Did you do enough today?

2008-11-10T04:08:00.002-05:00

Re-examine your desk, is it a good place for work?

2008-11-10T04:04:00.001-05:00

Put your pen in the other pocket this morning.

2008-11-10T04:02:00.000-05:00

Shower with your clothes on.

2008-11-10T03:45:00.000-05:00

Funny Words: Tepid

2008-11-10T03:28:00.002-05:00

"Honey, would you mind heating up my coffee, it's a bit tepid."

"You were tepid last night, but I couldn't throw you in the microwave."

"My coffee's still tepid."

[Insert a great night of pool and pizza with a close friend]

2008-11-09T23:33:00.000-05:00

Sometimes you gotta make it happen.

2008-11-09T18:53:00.000-05:00

Sometimes you gotta let it happen.

2008-11-09T18:50:00.001-05:00

Sometimes you gotta listen to Boston at high volume.

2008-11-09T18:48:00.001-05:00

What if what you're doing won't make you any less stressed.

2008-11-09T13:59:00.000-05:00

Sometimes you gotta chase it.

2008-11-09T13:35:00.001-05:00

[Insert praise for your favorite musician]

2008-11-09T04:17:00.000-05:00