Stumble!

I used to use the Stumble! button to wander around online and discover new websites, but life became busy, and I forgot it even existed. I was reminded about it two days ago, and now that I am attempting to resolve some serious apartment complex problems (and the complex is attempting to help me, so hopefully by April 1, I will no longer be living in fear), I find myself attempting to run away from reality.

So I stayed in jammies all day today, and a portion of the day was spent rediscovering the Stumble! button. Here are a few things I discovered.

1.  When you are wandering around hitting random websites chosen by a random website, you will be faced with a variety of types of sites. I found a delightful putt-putt game that wasted 30 minutes of my time at  http://www.adverputt.com/.  However, I also found a site that creates flatulence sounds when you click on (pull) the virtual finger, http://www.misternicehands.com/. I also found a blog that reminded me that while I may hear people outside my door calling each other bitch, fucking asshole, etc, there are people who can be more descriptive when insulting others: http://www.maryannaville.com/when-insults-had-class/.

2. If you allow Stumble! to send you to sites with adult humor, do not be surprised if they send you to a large number of sites containing potty jokes while you stumble around the interblags.

 
3.  No matter how much you Stumble! around, Stumbling is no substitute for hard work. I kept telling myself that I was in a crisis situation so I didn't have to logon and work. I was ahead of schedule and none of my deadlines were until the end of the week (it's only Tuesday), so I knew I would be fine, but I could not shake the feeling of shame. I have always prided myself on completing my work as soon as possible regardless of when the final due date is, so I was unable to shake my responsibilities and goof off.

I gave up on fiddling, faddling, and futzing and got back to work. When I was done, I emailed the final products in, and then I was able to enjoy my internet wanderings with a clear conscience (and a slightly too large glass of wine).

Tomorrow, I'll get my new baffles installed on my bike, and then I'm going for a ride! I'll take my bike north of the Catalinas and ride until all these worries have been blown from my well-helmeted head.

Just thinking about tomorrow's ride has lowered my shoulders an inch. I think I might be able to go to bed now. I have to get up early in the morning, I need to be to the other side of town quite early for my appointment!