There’s nothing that says summer more than a swimming pool. That’s why last weekend, I cracked open the sun tan lotion, grabbed a few towels and headed to the concrete water haven I know and love. Except that five minutes after I arrived, I remembered I hate swimming pools. A lot. And last weekend only served as a reminder as to why.
Your Typical Poolgoers
Self-Checkout, Keeper of My Dirty Secrets
I’ll admit it. I can be a little too self-conscious from time to time. But the one thing guaranteed to send my paranoid tendencies into hyper-drive is when I have to buy something that could be interpreted as embarrassing. That is, until the self-checkout came along.
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Vegas Bachelor Parties = Tired
We here at the Surly Birds took in The Hangover this weekend, and while it was very, very funny, and definitely worth seeing, we came away thinking a few things. One, Zach Galifianakis needs to be in more stuff. Two, how does Bradley Cooper not get more love from the ladies in this country? And three, we’re glad somebody finally made a movie making fun of all the people who go to Vegas for one last night of debauchery with the fellas. Honestly, it’s getting tired.
To Tip or Not To Tip
Before we begin, let’s get something clear – I am pro-tipping. I have the built-in guilt that comes with having worked in the service industry, the guilt that makes me tip because I know the “struggle.” However, I do believe there are some gray areas when it comes to tipping – some instances that I don’t necessarily believe are automatic.
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So You Think You Can Cry
If you tuned in to Pop Culture Time last week, you read about our excitement over So You Think You Can Dance, or SYTYCD, and the beginning of its third season. You’d know how thrilled we are with Lil C’s inclusion in the judge’s panel once again. And you’d know that our fingers are crossed hoping the series’ best, and sometimes unfair, choreographer, Wade Robson returns to the SYTYCD set. Well, we forgot to mention the one thing we’re not so pumped about – all the ridiculous crying.
Why I Support Basset Hounds
I made an important decision this week. When the moment comes that I move out of my sick apartment and into a place that can support a dog, I will be the proud owner of a Basset Hound.
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A Piece on Tourists
Why do tourists get such a bad gig? Every single one of you has been a tourist at some point in your illustrious life. My guess is you didn’t hate yourself while you were paying to take in the sights and sounds of another city, state or country. Or if you did, like my fellow writer here at The Birds, then the answer is simple: you’re the problem. Tourists are not.
Advice For Young Bands
If you’re a member of a budding new garage band, I have one small piece of advice. Don’t pick a stupid band name.
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