A Funk In The Air/The Irking

This past weekend ended with the beginning of...a funk. It all seemed to start late Friday/early Saturday, when I was on the train back home. I was in a textual conflict of sorts with my soon-to-be-not-so-far-away-from-home girlfriend. This then turned into a phone discussion (yes, discussion, not a fight). During that time, the train had been pretty packed with kids. Drunk kids. Loud kids. Half dressed kids. I had already moved once during the ride, as someone couldn't hold their liquor very well, and I was not about to stick around to find out what they had for lunch. More kids got on during my phone call, and conveniently sat in the seats in front of me. The girls were loud and arguing, mostly over absolutely nothing. I attempted to continue my phone convo, and did a fairly good job. But there was one moment that would pretty much set the tone for the rest of the weekend: The girl in the seat in front of me took it upon herself to reach back and feel the top of my head. Not the first time my head has garnered the attention of a girl, probably won't be the last. But it was the first time a complete stranger did it without my acknowledgement.
From there, I passed a car accident on the way back to the house during the cab ride back, which I would later find out on the news was a hit and run. The driver hit a phone pole and ended up leaving the other passengers behind. Thankfully, there were no deaths. Still really bad nevertheless. On Saturday, I slept in later than I normally do, and since then, it seems as though I haven't gotten enough sleep. Sunday should've been a lot more enjoyable than I experienced it, but I just felt exhausted throughout. I visited Brooklyn, had a great time with my extended family. But this day also didn't not have it's fair share of "?" moments. After having a great dinner at a local restaurant, we went to a diner for desert. We were having a good time laughing and goofing off, when suddenly I heard my friend yell "OH!", followed by the sound of something fall on the table. It was a beetle. Not just a small, minute beetle, but like an Animal Planet, ivory hued, hard shelled beetle. Not something that I've ever seen in Brooklyn. I grabbed a napkin and wrapped it up inside of it. I could feel it move in my grasp. My friend quickly put it out of it's misery. After leaving the diner, I waited in the car while my friends and their family did some talking outside. It was around this time that there was a lost dog running around, being chased by 2 girls. It was an unleashed Pomeranian. Again, not even a typical lost dog.
The funk hasn't really fully gone away, either. I'm not much for confrontation, but it would seem that whenever it happens, it's usually with people that matter. And I had one (confrontation, discussion, argument, what have you) yesterday. The bottom line of the entire scenario was regarding concern for my well being. I didn't mind any of that. But I think as most people would know, we tend to say things in the heat of the moment. Things that aren't exactly meant to comfort someone. Normally, I can take a shot or two. But there are few things in this world that irk me more than when a person is so convinced that they know they're right about something, that they have someone completely and totally figured out, that they underestimate the "criticizee's" ability. It wouldn't be the first time. Probably won't be the last. But this particular instance has me clearly irritated enough that I'm venting about the whole damn thing. I typically use these scenarios as fuel. That's the best way I get over it.

Things I Learned Over The Weekend

- I missed out on a lot of great games this year
- I haven't vegged out in forever, felt good and bad
- Being a hired gun musically has proven to be pretty interesting, and fun. Maybe I should pursue this as my full time job. Y'know, before the record deal hits.
- Customer Service. Don't really like it.
- I celebrated Puerto Rican day by doing what any true PRican does. I prayed to Jesus and ate food that tastes delicious but isn't really good for me.
- This being my first year following any sport, I had a lot of fun following the Knicks. That being said, I don't want my home away from home team to win it again this year. But heck, if they're gonna play like they want it, far be it from me to be a hater.
- I really want to make a conscious effort to start working out again. This extra NY food weight's gotta go bye bye.
- Women are beautiful. And that's a problem.
- I can't please everyone. But I can try.
- I also can't help those who ultimately can't help themselves. No matter how much I love them.
- Some people on facebook are waaaay to full of themselves for their own good. It's unattractive and unbecoming.
-It was a nice surprise to teach myself how to play one of my favorite songs on guitar so quickly. I may just have this be the first song I cover & put up on my youtube channel.
- Must do something fun in the city this weekend. It's been a while.