When an organization causes feelings of negativity, people handle it in a number of different ways. Detachment is the one we're going to focus on right now. Obviously, this is bad for both the organization and the individual, but the process of detachment is popular because it works really well in the short term. By detaching, a person is able to cope with extremes that would otherwise trigger intense reactions which are not only inappropriate, but devastating to their position and their reputation. Ignorance, stupidity, and incompetence are all excellent examples of these extremes.

Ever since gas hit three dollars a gallon, I've been championing higher fuel prices as much as possible. Most people get pissy when I tell them that the primary reason I want gas prices to go higher is because "it will keep all the lowlifes off the road". In fact, there are a multitude of reasons that higher gas prices will make things better for everyone in America.

Darkness sets in and clouds fill the sky
The evening waits patiently, life passes by

I used to hate when people would call my phone and leave a voicemail message telling me to call them. First off, I know you called. It said so when I pressed ‘ignore'. Second, it's kind of a no-brainer that, when someone calls, you call them back. Lastly, I really don't care anymore anyways because I have Visual Voicemail, which means I can delete your message without even having to hear it.

Levi and I came up with a real-life equivalent to the Document Object Model (DOM). It's called the Global Object Model (GOM), and it can be used to organize, reference, and manipulate elements around the globe using simple JavaScript statements.

Sometimes I just want it to be dark forever. I want to feel the cold air inside my lungs and walk aimlessly through the night. I need to feel like it's out there…like it's really out there and that I can get to it. I need to know if what I need is really what I seek, and if what I seek is really what I need.

There's something to be said about a girl who can outshine all others without makeup, expensive dresses, or high heels. She shouldn't be afraid to get a grass stain on her clothes every now and then. She should be graceful in her steps and careful with her priorities. Public affection should be something she anticipates, and she shouldn't mind holding hands, being caressed, and an occasional kiss.

Not to argue something trivial, but I've always personally used the spelling advisor. Since adviser looked awkward, I decided to investigate. My research indicates that the two terms are interchangeable and neither can actually be deemed incorrect. See the web definitions of advisor and adviser.

No carols, no bells
No cookies and tea
No ornaments hanging, not even a tree

We made Chipotle-style burritos for Halloween, which meant that I needed to make some kickin' pico de gallo. So I found a recipe online, adapted it a bit, and made some awesome pico de gallo. Here's how I made it: