Oblivious

Apparently I broke my finger 6 weeks ago. I did not notice, thinking I had just jammed it. When the swelling didn't go down, I finally saw a doctor. Now there's nothing that can be done.

I hope it doesn't end up looking like this.

Things I Have Learned from OctSober

I have been doing a dry October, or OctSober. I looked it up, but I totally came up with the name by myself. Here are some things I have learned so far:

- I thought the hardest part would be out with people who were drinking. Actually, this hasn't been the case. The most difficult times have been at home and all I want is a beer. And I have beer in the fridge. This has been exceptionally difficult. At the bar, I can usually get by with club soda.

- Club soda is great. Like, how did I not know this before? Water? OK. Water with ice? Better than OK. Bubbly water with ice? And a freshly cut lime? Most excellent.

- I have gotten several blank looks when asking for a "club soda" of Australian bartenders, followed by "what's in a 'club soda'?" Apparently the drink is called "Soda water on ice. With a lime."

To Mo' or not to Mo'

So for the past couple of years, I have ended up doing one big and/or foolish fundraising event for the benefit of mankind. I figure this will help offset all the things that will be sending me to hell. I often ask you guys for donations, but this year, I might try asking you for advice first.

2009: The Relay
2010: 40-Hour Famine
2011: Movember???

Now, as those of you who have ever gotten within 5 feet (1.52 meters) of me know, I have exactly 177 strands of facial hair, 143 of them on my upper lip. This will make for a shitty mustache. But I have been goaded by some co-workers into doing it. So my question to you: To Mo' or not to Mo'?

For a point of reference, here is an artist's rendition of what I may look like: