When it comes to Black Friday, Americans become heartless, greedy drones.  Why do people feel the need to stand outside in the cold for days to be able to buy something that may not even be offered at a good deal?  People like to push, shove, run-over other people just so they can get “stuff”.  No wonder a lot of other countries hate America.  While other people are starving, homeless, poor, and ill, other people are fighting over toys and objects like little children with a “me” complex.

For shit’s sake people, “stuff” is not what Christmas is about.  Even if you are not a Christian, Christmas is about being with family and friends.  It’s about spending time with loved ones and showing compassion and celebrating life.  It’s not about finding cheap gifts, it’s not about getting that new toy for your kid at all costs.  In our culture, Black Friday has become synonymous Thanksgiving and has cheapened the meaning of Thanksgiving.

Shame on all you mindless drones standing in the cold for days just for Friday.  Shame on all you greedy meatsacks waking up in the early morning hours to buy stuff.  Shame on all you “haves” for thinking nothing but yourselves.  Shame on all you people for proving corporate America right and letting corporations dictate your actions.

Enjoy the holidays!

So blogging has been around for quite a while and think I should get into the game (finally).  I think I’m really ready to jump in, but for the right reasons.  First, I am (or was)  a graphic designer, web designer/developer,  software developer, and most of all a tech geek.  I love my gadgets and new technology! And secondly, I’m starting to really hate Facebook.

For a while, Facebook was a great way to connect with old friends and make new friends much the same way as MySpace.  However, lately it’s become StalkBook and StealYourIdentityBook.  It’s become a waste of time and allows others to become all too informed about your personal life.  It’s still a good way to keep in touch with some friends, but most of the time its useless garbage that gets posted.

Speaking of useless garbage, Twitter is not much better than Facebook, just on a different level.  Granted, I don’t have to read about all those stupid quizzes, polls, and games that people engage in on Facebook, but what the hell do I care if you are going to the bathroom, and celebrities are the worst.  There is no way that 140 characters is enough to post anything of genuine meaning.

However, I must give credit where credit is due; Twitter is a great way to network with other professionals.  When I was thinking about freelancing and starting my own business, I found that Twitter was a great way to network with other web designers and share information and ways to further my skills.

So I have decided that if friends and family want to stay in touch or see what’s going on in my life, they can either read my blog or go the old fashioned route and give me a call!  So here’s to success with my blog and keeping in touch with those I care about.