LinzO: OK my favorite thing
LinzO: Is when people blow up on Facebook
Ryan: Hehe ya
LinzO: Like...letting the WHOLE WORLD know what's irking them
Ryan: Because the whole world cares yo
Ryan: Or wait, is that nobody cares? Ya, that second one.
Ryan: I only blow my load to one person
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
This Would Be A Great Time For An Inspirational Sports Montage
Here we are, wrapping up Week 3 and well into Week 4. OK, yes, I totally sucked the first two weeks but WOW I think I really pulled it together this week. See what I think really helped inspire me was seeing how much faith our fans have in me. (Either that or you all loathe Ryan, totally understandable, he's like the human version of a cactus).
Not counting my own vote, and assuming my mother voted for me, that leaves 22 votes from people who genuinely believe I can take this home. (Don't ask me who Jake voted for, just know he has been sleeping on the couch for all of September.)So for that - thanks all! (Did I imply somewhere in a previous post you would get monetary reimbursement for voting for me? If someone could copy/paste that would be great.)
At this very moment I wish I watched sports so I could equate this to some fantastic underdog win, but as it stands I only watch curling. On to the totals!
Zen Sushi: $8.00 (lunch + tip)
24-Hour Fitness: $2.25 (bottled water)
TOTAL: $10.25
Can I get a what-what repeat and give you guys a moment to wipe off your computer screens and make sure you're reading that right?
TOTAL: $10.25
ZZZZZOOOMGGGG YES! YES! YES!
If ya'll could see me now, I am fist pumping and doing the dance of joy (p.s. I'm Balki, Ryan is Larry) Right now Ryan is Taylor Swift and I am Kanye, stealing his thunder and it feels so good!
Granted, this wasn't an epic sweep by any means, but it was a sweep for me - no matter how small. This is not to say it was an easy week, either. In fact, it totally sucked. I'm using the kids shampoo, my eyebrows need a wax like you wouldn't believe, and I also wasn't able to help my Nigerian prince friend cash his check or wire him money this month---his dad is in trouble, what?! (sorry Prince Obafemi! October, ok?)
It will be interesting to see how this week plays out. We're already to Wednesday, and in the spirit of competition I won't divulge how much I've spent so far, but let's just say when a bedraggled, overgrown eyebrowed, stinky, hungry woman wins - you'll know who was better this week.
I'm usually super snarky on the current economic state and would use this part of my post to say how we're all broke, enjoying articles called "What Former Rich People Are Up To", crowding our families into small apartments, blowing our emergency cash wad on suits and scoffing when Bernake says the recession is over (uhhh...Ben? Can I call you Ben? We're scoffing because we'd love to join the party but we're all too broke to afford the party hats.)....but right now I just can't.
I'll leave you with a visual representation of how I feel this week:
Not counting my own vote, and assuming my mother voted for me, that leaves 22 votes from people who genuinely believe I can take this home. (Don't ask me who Jake voted for, just know he has been sleeping on the couch for all of September.)So for that - thanks all! (Did I imply somewhere in a previous post you would get monetary reimbursement for voting for me? If someone could copy/paste that would be great.)
At this very moment I wish I watched sports so I could equate this to some fantastic underdog win, but as it stands I only watch curling. On to the totals!
Zen Sushi: $8.00 (lunch + tip)
24-Hour Fitness: $2.25 (bottled water)
TOTAL: $10.25
Can I get a what-what repeat and give you guys a moment to wipe off your computer screens and make sure you're reading that right?
TOTAL: $10.25
ZZZZZOOOMGGGG YES! YES! YES!
If ya'll could see me now, I am fist pumping and doing the dance of joy (p.s. I'm Balki, Ryan is Larry) Right now Ryan is Taylor Swift and I am Kanye, stealing his thunder and it feels so good!
Granted, this wasn't an epic sweep by any means, but it was a sweep for me - no matter how small. This is not to say it was an easy week, either. In fact, it totally sucked. I'm using the kids shampoo, my eyebrows need a wax like you wouldn't believe, and I also wasn't able to help my Nigerian prince friend cash his check or wire him money this month---his dad is in trouble, what?! (sorry Prince Obafemi! October, ok?)
It will be interesting to see how this week plays out. We're already to Wednesday, and in the spirit of competition I won't divulge how much I've spent so far, but let's just say when a bedraggled, overgrown eyebrowed, stinky, hungry woman wins - you'll know who was better this week.
I'm usually super snarky on the current economic state and would use this part of my post to say how we're all broke, enjoying articles called "What Former Rich People Are Up To", crowding our families into small apartments, blowing our emergency cash wad on suits and scoffing when Bernake says the recession is over (uhhh...Ben? Can I call you Ben? We're scoffing because we'd love to join the party but we're all too broke to afford the party hats.)....but right now I just can't.
I'll leave you with a visual representation of how I feel this week:
MSN Moment of the Day
LinzO: You see that kid who cries blood?
LinzO: Awesooommmeeeeeeeee
LinzO: I would love to cry and have it be like SawIV
Ryan: I saw that, in Africa or something ya?
LinzO: Tennessee
LinzO: Close
Ryan: Knew it was somewhere 3rd world
LinzO: Awesooommmeeeeeeeee
LinzO: I would love to cry and have it be like SawIV
Ryan: I saw that, in Africa or something ya?
LinzO: Tennessee
LinzO: Close
Ryan: Knew it was somewhere 3rd world
Will work for toiletry items...
I'm pretty sure it took us both about three weeks to get warmed up and full on into recession spending. Apparently three weeks is all it takes to learn a new talent (recession spending) when you are a lazy ass who only works 20 hours a week (me), or a drain on society that works 0 hours a week (guess who!). My adversary and I had some time to chat this week and are both worried these spending habits may continue into the next month, and for months to come. You may not see why this is a bad thing; however I have prepared a couple of examples to help out:
What I wanted to buy this week: Pureology shampoo and Conditioner: $42.95
What I should have bought instead: Pert Plus: $3.99
What I did buy: Nothing, resulting in serious hair grease, and an interesting smell
What I wanted to buy this week: Clinique 3 step kit: $50.50
What I should have bought instead: Lever 2000 bar(s) $.99
What I did buy: Nothing, resulting in scientifically unexplained smell, and overall oiliness
What I wanted to buy this week: New CBR1000RR: $11,999.00
What I should have bought instead: Used CBR1000RR: : Approx $6000-10,000
What I did buy: Gas: $5.00
Oh the things we have to sacrifice! Woe is me. You can see the downside to these spending habits, which is naturally causing us both worry. Don't cry for us masses, I have an expensive haircut booked for Oct. 2nd, and Lindsey is probably going to put an offer on France (yes the country) on the 1st. We appreciate your concern; but we will make it back to the top from the dregs of society where we've been spending this last month.
Before I post my tally for the week, I'd like to give a shoutout to all the homeless people who offered me money, food, deodorant, advice, and a place to stay this week: Thanks Sam, Joe, Richard, Marie, and Dawn (names changed to protect the identities). Who says convicted level 3 sexual offenders can't be a benefit to society/me? Can't wait to try out the tricks I learned with rat meat, duct tape, empty Jack bottles, and pee stained cardboard this week!
Mah numbers this week:
Cover charge at DTK bar for NONP show: $5.00, also cost me part of my soul, I hate DTK.
Parking at Marymoor Park: $1.00
Gas: $5.00
Total: $11.00
Ah, this week I painted my Sistine Chapel ceiling of cheapness, I'm proud. Don't worry friends, just one more week and I'll be back to normal antisocial, people/self hating, money spending Ryan.
Money saving tip of the week :What are you doing?! Are you washing your jeans?! Underwear needs to be washed, socks need to be washed, sweaters need to be washed (debatable), jeans have an infinite life without washing. Save money, save water, save your conscience, don't wash your jeans (except in cases of severe mudbutt). Glad I could bring this blog down a notch with my musings.
What I wanted to buy this week: Pureology shampoo and Conditioner: $42.95
What I should have bought instead: Pert Plus: $3.99
What I did buy: Nothing, resulting in serious hair grease, and an interesting smell
What I wanted to buy this week: Clinique 3 step kit: $50.50
What I should have bought instead: Lever 2000 bar(s) $.99
What I did buy: Nothing, resulting in scientifically unexplained smell, and overall oiliness
What I wanted to buy this week: New CBR1000RR: $11,999.00
What I should have bought instead: Used CBR1000RR: : Approx $6000-10,000
What I did buy: Gas: $5.00
Oh the things we have to sacrifice! Woe is me. You can see the downside to these spending habits, which is naturally causing us both worry. Don't cry for us masses, I have an expensive haircut booked for Oct. 2nd, and Lindsey is probably going to put an offer on France (yes the country) on the 1st. We appreciate your concern; but we will make it back to the top from the dregs of society where we've been spending this last month.
Before I post my tally for the week, I'd like to give a shoutout to all the homeless people who offered me money, food, deodorant, advice, and a place to stay this week: Thanks Sam, Joe, Richard, Marie, and Dawn (names changed to protect the identities). Who says convicted level 3 sexual offenders can't be a benefit to society/me? Can't wait to try out the tricks I learned with rat meat, duct tape, empty Jack bottles, and pee stained cardboard this week!
Mah numbers this week:
Cover charge at DTK bar for NONP show: $5.00, also cost me part of my soul, I hate DTK.
Parking at Marymoor Park: $1.00
Gas: $5.00
Total: $11.00
Ah, this week I painted my Sistine Chapel ceiling of cheapness, I'm proud. Don't worry friends, just one more week and I'll be back to normal antisocial, people/self hating, money spending Ryan.
Money saving tip of the week :What are you doing?! Are you washing your jeans?! Underwear needs to be washed, socks need to be washed, sweaters need to be washed (debatable), jeans have an infinite life without washing. Save money, save water, save your conscience, don't wash your jeans (except in cases of severe mudbutt). Glad I could bring this blog down a notch with my musings.
Friday, September 18, 2009
Random Musing
Dear Ryan,
Does it hurt you that people have so much more faith in me than you? Polls don't lie (except for any and all from Fox News and CNN), but wow. Are your cheeks stained with hot, salty tears everytime you see those numbers?
Forever Friends,
Lindsey
Does it hurt you that people have so much more faith in me than you? Polls don't lie (except for any and all from Fox News and CNN), but wow. Are your cheeks stained with hot, salty tears everytime you see those numbers?
Forever Friends,
Lindsey
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
MSN Moment of the Day
Linz says:
Bernake said today the recession is over
Linz says:
Is it sad I don't trust him because he has a beard?
Linz says:
(also pretty sure he means over for richies, but ok)
Ryan says:
I think it's sad to assume the entire country is a microeconomy.
Ryan says:
Because you can be damn sure it won't be over in Idaho for a long time.
Ryan says:
And plenty of other places too.
Ryan says:
Plus that guy has a beard
Linz says:
"From a technical perspective, the recession is very likely over at this point," he said, adding that "it's still going to feel like a very weak economy for some time, as many people will still find that their job security and their employment status is not what they wish it was."
Linz says:
Technical perspective = rich folks with beards
Bernake said today the recession is over
Linz says:
Is it sad I don't trust him because he has a beard?
Linz says:
(also pretty sure he means over for richies, but ok)
Ryan says:
I think it's sad to assume the entire country is a microeconomy.
Ryan says:
Because you can be damn sure it won't be over in Idaho for a long time.
Ryan says:
And plenty of other places too.
Ryan says:
Plus that guy has a beard
Linz says:
"From a technical perspective, the recession is very likely over at this point," he said, adding that "it's still going to feel like a very weak economy for some time, as many people will still find that their job security and their employment status is not what they wish it was."
Linz says:
Technical perspective = rich folks with beards
Monday, September 14, 2009
Ryan's awesome music; take 1:
Not really a fan of Tegan And Sara, Tiesto did some good things to this track though. Nice mellow goodness, like country apple pie on a Sunday morning in Alabama--I guess.
MSN Moment of the Day
LinzO says:
I need so much stuff, it's stupid. I am running out of face wash, I need shampoo, we're running low on foaming hand soap (real), I need a new snorkel set and an underwater flashlight
Ryan says:
"I need a new snorkel set and an underwater flashlight"
Ryan says:
Good thing you live in America?
LinzO says:
Lobster season starts this week, mmmkkkk
I need so much stuff, it's stupid. I am running out of face wash, I need shampoo, we're running low on foaming hand soap (real), I need a new snorkel set and an underwater flashlight
Ryan says:
"I need a new snorkel set and an underwater flashlight"
Ryan says:
Good thing you live in America?
LinzO says:
Lobster season starts this week, mmmkkkk
This is us, not making fun of poor folk:
Linz, at this point even Obama would tell you, “No you can’t”. The idea of this competition is to modify our lifestyle to try to spend less. Basically this means that while I’m stealing soap from Motel 8’s, and siphoning gasoline from cars in parking garages, you can’t be buying designer blazers. I just want to point out to all of you who voted for Linz in our Recession Poll ’09, that you can actually change your vote (this is at you Linz’s mom); unless of course you like losing.
Economists right now are pointing toward an upturn in the economy coming slowly but surely; what does this mean to the average consumer? I’m going to use the “Caps Lock” key here just to emphasize: IT MEANS JACK S**T! I actually just held down the “Shift” key whilst typing that, I lied. Do yourselves a favor and follow my spending habits, and you will experience economic freedom—at the expense of personal hygiene, fun, losing friends, girls/guys, and health.
Gas: $37.50
Work Lunch: $11.52 (includes tip, yes 15%!)
Sabor a México (dinner): $16.24 (again, tip included)
Exhibit A:
Money saving tip of the week: With rocketing inflation, it's time to resurrect the fine art of haggling. Why not go "mano a mano" with those little credit card machines in the stores? After the register has tallied your purchases and the credit card machine screen asks, "Is $231.98 okay?" don't just press the "okay" button like a sissy, make a deal! Start your counteroffer at $17.54 and test your money-saving mettle.
Sunday, September 13, 2009
Oh. The. Shame.
Ryan says:
Linz
Linz says:
Ry
Ryan says:
You're letting our fans down. You'd see the shameful look I'm giving you if you were here; but I'm sure you can paint a mental picture.
Linz says:
This week was shameful, I know.
Linz says:
I would have beat you with Week 1 style. But you know....I'm hoping all week your tire blows and you need to replace them all, and you're hoping this is the week I can't live without my Victorias Secret laundry detergent
Linz
Linz says:
Ry
Ryan says:
You're letting our fans down. You'd see the shameful look I'm giving you if you were here; but I'm sure you can paint a mental picture.
Linz says:
This week was shameful, I know.
Linz says:
I would have beat you with Week 1 style. But you know....I'm hoping all week your tire blows and you need to replace them all, and you're hoping this is the week I can't live without my Victorias Secret laundry detergent
Moment of Truth: Week 2 (aka I Hope Ryan Had To Bail Someone Out of Jail This Week)
Sooooo here we are at the end of Week 2! Wow, time flies when you're buying scratch tickets, renting textbooks, shoplifting and generally trying to survive in this Mad Maxian hellscape. (note to self: queue up "Mad Max" from Netflix. Classic.)
Recent reports have people investing again in art and stocks. However, the new census tells us something a little different, you snake oil salesmen. It tells us we won't be buying many stocks or art or anything else from "Bernd," because one in five kids under 18 live in poverty, and our median household national income has fallen to barely over $50k. That's not enough to buy Warhol's left nut, the one WITHOUT diamonds in it. We're all counting things we can't afford.
Which brings me to my Week 2 Receipt Roundup. Ryan said in a previous post that I would be offering excuses every week, and welp...he's right. The ol' chap was right. I'd like to preface this by saying my mother-in-law AND friend from Austin were in town this past week. I can't very well say "Hey I'm in this month long challenge with a friend(??) and I'm trying to wheedle my way out of paying for anything extra, so can you pay for me this week?" Hm. That sounded good actually.
Sushi lunch: $18.02 (it was Friday, I was feelin' peppy?)
Starbucks: $2.88
Gas: $20.00
Panini Cafe: $10.95
Coco's Cafe: $8.99
Aeropostle: $22.31 (Collegiate Blazer)
Whole Foods: $1.98 (2 bottled water)
Whole Foods: $32.00 (beachside picnic)
Total: $117.13
Ryan said if I want to win this thing I'm going to have to cut out coffee and sushi for the last 2 weeks to even have a chance. Interesting: I almost tripled what I spent in Week One. When I'm poor, dragging around my wordly items in my ripped paper bag, be assured I will be wearing my new blazer.
The Perils Of Shopping For A Good Deal:
Recent reports have people investing again in art and stocks. However, the new census tells us something a little different, you snake oil salesmen. It tells us we won't be buying many stocks or art or anything else from "Bernd," because one in five kids under 18 live in poverty, and our median household national income has fallen to barely over $50k. That's not enough to buy Warhol's left nut, the one WITHOUT diamonds in it. We're all counting things we can't afford.
Which brings me to my Week 2 Receipt Roundup. Ryan said in a previous post that I would be offering excuses every week, and welp...he's right. The ol' chap was right. I'd like to preface this by saying my mother-in-law AND friend from Austin were in town this past week. I can't very well say "Hey I'm in this month long challenge with a friend(??) and I'm trying to wheedle my way out of paying for anything extra, so can you pay for me this week?" Hm. That sounded good actually.
Sushi lunch: $18.02 (it was Friday, I was feelin' peppy?)
Starbucks: $2.88
Gas: $20.00
Panini Cafe: $10.95
Coco's Cafe: $8.99
Aeropostle: $22.31 (Collegiate Blazer)
Whole Foods: $1.98 (2 bottled water)
Whole Foods: $32.00 (beachside picnic)
Total: $117.13
Ryan said if I want to win this thing I'm going to have to cut out coffee and sushi for the last 2 weeks to even have a chance. Interesting: I almost tripled what I spent in Week One. When I'm poor, dragging around my wordly items in my ripped paper bag, be assured I will be wearing my new blazer.
The Perils Of Shopping For A Good Deal:
Oh Hey - Are You Going To Finish That?
Some of us normal people don’t have the luxury of letting three ounces of 30-cents-a-can Sam’s Club Cola go to waste, like those FAT CATS IN WASHINGTON. But now, with the new Bottle Top, your days of half-empty ant-filled cans of Coke spilling in your refrigerator and probably suffocating your baby are OVER!
Sunday, September 6, 2009
A Worthy Adversary (aka Optimism Is For Stupid Idiots)
Look what day it is! It's our first Weekly Receipt Roundup for Recession Challenge 09!
Well, well, well. It looks like ol' Ryan chose to become a shut in for the past 5 days, merely blowing his wad (so to speak) at a Seahawks game. Well, everybody reading (or at least all 4 of you) I refuse to become a shut-in! REFUSE. I also am addicted to caffeine, so I should probably ditch this habit, post-haste, if I am to win this thing.
Here's my receipt roundup:
Sushi Lunch: $5.95
Starbucks: $2.70
Sushi Lunch: $6.82
Sushi Lunch: $7.12
Protein Shake @ Surf City Squeeze: $4.70
Corepower Yoga (drop in class + water): $9.84
Starbucks: $2.88
Starbucks: $3.33
Starbucks: $3.10
TOTAL: $46.44
Alright so ShutIn Ryan beat me. THIS WEEK. Now starts a whole new week where clearly I'm going to have to really dig deep and forgo my awesome lattes and my sweet sweet spicy tuna rolls. Rolled every so lovingly by strong Japanese man hands, with the perfect amount of cucumb---ok you know what? I CAN DO THIS.
Opinion Roundup of the Week: "Poised to grow." Seriously, is that supposed to be encouraging? Your beard is poised to grow, Bernanke. You're rich. You'll be fine. The rest of us? Tallying receipts.
Well, well, well. It looks like ol' Ryan chose to become a shut in for the past 5 days, merely blowing his wad (so to speak) at a Seahawks game. Well, everybody reading (or at least all 4 of you) I refuse to become a shut-in! REFUSE. I also am addicted to caffeine, so I should probably ditch this habit, post-haste, if I am to win this thing.
Here's my receipt roundup:
Sushi Lunch: $5.95
Starbucks: $2.70
Sushi Lunch: $6.82
Sushi Lunch: $7.12
Protein Shake @ Surf City Squeeze: $4.70
Corepower Yoga (drop in class + water): $9.84
Starbucks: $2.88
Starbucks: $3.33
Starbucks: $3.10
TOTAL: $46.44
Alright so ShutIn Ryan beat me. THIS WEEK. Now starts a whole new week where clearly I'm going to have to really dig deep and forgo my awesome lattes and my sweet sweet spicy tuna rolls. Rolled every so lovingly by strong Japanese man hands, with the perfect amount of cucumb---ok you know what? I CAN DO THIS.
Opinion Roundup of the Week: "Poised to grow." Seriously, is that supposed to be encouraging? Your beard is poised to grow, Bernanke. You're rich. You'll be fine. The rest of us? Tallying receipts.
Whur muh fudstampz at?!
Annnnd the moment you've all been waiting for (suck it Linz), the weekly tally. I feel like this is going to be particularly anticlimactic being that I hardly spent a thing; but I won't keep you waiting any longer:
Seahawks Tickets: $0.00
Parking at Seahawks game: $0.00
Chalk bag from Vertical World: $0.00
Gas so far: $0.00
Hot Dog at Qwest Field: $5.00
Jones Soda at Qwest Field: 4.75
Kettle Corn at Qwest Field: $5.00
TOTAL: $14.75 (for the math retarded.)
The game and parking were the gifts of loving friends, the chalk bag a gift from loving vertical world employees (that apparently hated Linz enough to help me win). The hot dog and drank at the game were necessary, I had just spent nearly 3 hours driving to Issaquah then to Seattle in the worst of Seattle traffic, and if you know me well, you know I feel like spontaneously imploding in bad traffic. Kettle corn I can't pass up, I just can't, it's like my crack. I figured I'd indulge at the game being that I'd spent literally $0.00 since the 1st of September.
Money saving tip of the week: Why are you stopping at red lights? Do you think they stop at red lights in Mexico or Libya? You bet your burro they don't. Stopping at red lights is a waste of gas. If you get in hot water with the law, you can't run (waste of gas) and you can't get arrested (waste of money), what you need to do is find a deserted spot ASAP, ditch the car and set off on foot. If the cop didn't see you ditch the car, go back the next day for it. This tip works well in conjunction with night driving.
Seahawks Tickets: $0.00
Parking at Seahawks game: $0.00
Chalk bag from Vertical World: $0.00
Gas so far: $0.00
Hot Dog at Qwest Field: $5.00
Jones Soda at Qwest Field: 4.75
Kettle Corn at Qwest Field: $5.00
TOTAL: $14.75 (for the math retarded.)
The game and parking were the gifts of loving friends, the chalk bag a gift from loving vertical world employees (that apparently hated Linz enough to help me win). The hot dog and drank at the game were necessary, I had just spent nearly 3 hours driving to Issaquah then to Seattle in the worst of Seattle traffic, and if you know me well, you know I feel like spontaneously imploding in bad traffic. Kettle corn I can't pass up, I just can't, it's like my crack. I figured I'd indulge at the game being that I'd spent literally $0.00 since the 1st of September.
Money saving tip of the week: Why are you stopping at red lights? Do you think they stop at red lights in Mexico or Libya? You bet your burro they don't. Stopping at red lights is a waste of gas. If you get in hot water with the law, you can't run (waste of gas) and you can't get arrested (waste of money), what you need to do is find a deserted spot ASAP, ditch the car and set off on foot. If the cop didn't see you ditch the car, go back the next day for it. This tip works well in conjunction with night driving.
Friday, September 4, 2009
MSN Moment of the Day
LinzO says:
God I'm kicking ass this week
Ryan says:
4
Ryan says:
days
Ryan says:
in
Ryan says:
Don't get too excited there
LinzO says:
It's only been 4 days?
God I'm kicking ass this week
Ryan says:
4
Ryan says:
days
Ryan says:
in
Ryan says:
Don't get too excited there
LinzO says:
It's only been 4 days?
Poverty Spawn
This kid's a baller--checked shirt, college sweatshirt... that outfit all but screams "I'll be getting rich(er) off the government bailout in twenty years, beeyotches!"
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
Musings On Day 2
Never keep up with the Joneses. Drag them down to your level. It's cheaper. ~ Quentin Crisp
Here are some samplings of things I wanted to get yesterday but couldn't.
*Ripley's Believe-It-Or-Not Book at Barnes & Noble (I could purchase this for "the kids", but I'd be lying, I'd get as much out of it as they would)
*100% recycled eco-friendly notebook
*New leather chair for Jake @ Staples
*Distressed vintage jacket I saw on sale for $40 (this one still bothers me I passed it up)
*New workout tanktop and pants @ yoga place
Found this interesting article while google'ing 'cheap brain surgery to alter impulsive spending': http://www.utexas.edu/features/archive/2002/consumer.html
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
MSN Moment of the Day
LinzO says:
"I Love You, Man" is so funny
Ryan says:
Ya? I didn't hear anything about it
Ryan says:
Love Paul Rudd though
LinzO says:
It only solidifies my decade long crush on Paul Rudd
LinzO says:
EWWWW Paul Rudd jinx
Ryan says:
Weirder for me, trust
"I Love You, Man" is so funny
Ryan says:
Ya? I didn't hear anything about it
Ryan says:
Love Paul Rudd though
LinzO says:
It only solidifies my decade long crush on Paul Rudd
LinzO says:
EWWWW Paul Rudd jinx
Ryan says:
Weirder for me, trust
Thanks a lot BofAWFCITIJPMCHASEWAMUGS
In 2009 American citizens became what the banks made them--actually it was our overspending underplanning fault, but let's keep on track here--a penny pinching, coupon using, deal hunting people who view every tank of gas as an investment, and every cell phone bill as a possible tipping point for home foreclosure.
Linz and I came up with the (noble, selfless) idea of showing just how little one can spend in a month to help out with the spending habits of the masses. For me this will include a ramp up in video game playing and becoming a shut in, also I will not be able to donate to all my favorite charities. For Linz it will include foregoing those Tiffany earrings and Manolo Blahnik shoes. Remember it's all relative to our normal lives, so this will be quite a social shock for the both of us.
This will be a no holds barred, pull out all the stops, gutter war for the prize (TBD). We'll update weekly with reasons (Ry) and excuses (Linz) for the money we spent. There is really no loser here (aside from my Asian counterpart).
Linz and I came up with the (noble, selfless) idea of showing just how little one can spend in a month to help out with the spending habits of the masses. For me this will include a ramp up in video game playing and becoming a shut in, also I will not be able to donate to all my favorite charities. For Linz it will include foregoing those Tiffany earrings and Manolo Blahnik shoes. Remember it's all relative to our normal lives, so this will be quite a social shock for the both of us.
This will be a no holds barred, pull out all the stops, gutter war for the prize (TBD). We'll update weekly with reasons (Ry) and excuses (Linz) for the money we spent. There is really no loser here (aside from my Asian counterpart).
Recession Challenge 2009 Rules (mini-version)
Dear Ryan, (and the 2 people following this - Hi Mom!-)
I feel like I need to lay down some groundrules for our social experiment. This letter isn't to imply you're a cheater (you are) or will try and sabotage me (you will), but mostly so we know what we're doing. Pretty sure we thought this idea up at 2:12am on a random Tuesday. Rules would be good.
1) You can not go into hermit mode for the next month. I know for a fact you have friends and like to go out. Don't level up in Social Isolation in order to win.
2) No lying (don't look at me like that, you were #1 Salesman Extraordinaire - I saw the plaque)
3) This contest goes until October 1st, 2009. No ifs, ands or wheedling.
4) If I win by midnight October 1st, I...I....I get something AWESOME.
5) And if I win by midnight October 1st, you will be doing something humiliating.
Can't wait!
Friends Till The End,
LinzO
I feel like I need to lay down some groundrules for our social experiment. This letter isn't to imply you're a cheater (you are) or will try and sabotage me (you will), but mostly so we know what we're doing. Pretty sure we thought this idea up at 2:12am on a random Tuesday. Rules would be good.
1) You can not go into hermit mode for the next month. I know for a fact you have friends and like to go out. Don't level up in Social Isolation in order to win.
2) No lying (don't look at me like that, you were #1 Salesman Extraordinaire - I saw the plaque)
3) This contest goes until October 1st, 2009. No ifs, ands or wheedling.
4) If I win by midnight October 1st, I...I....I get something AWESOME.
5) And if I win by midnight October 1st, you will be doing something humiliating.
Can't wait!
Friends Till The End,
LinzO
MSN Moment of the Day
LinzO says:
You're polish right?
Ryan says:
Negative hehe, I speak polish, I'm 100% norwegian.
Ryan says:
Eww, the thought.
LinzO says:
See how it feels? I felt the same when you thought I was chinese (wtf?)
Ryan says:
You aren't?
You're polish right?
Ryan says:
Negative hehe, I speak polish, I'm 100% norwegian.
Ryan says:
Eww, the thought.
LinzO says:
See how it feels? I felt the same when you thought I was chinese (wtf?)
Ryan says:
You aren't?
Ryan: Providing your opinion for you since 2009.
I feel like a good intro is akin to a grandiose entrance at a minor league hockey game; completely unnecessary and stupid unless you're royalty, which unfortunately I am. To kick the blog off I think I should state the reason, nay, the need for a blog like this which is: To provide you an opinion on everything about the world you don't understand, which according to us, is everything. You see if you're not looking through our lens to see the world, you're doing it wrong. Here come your opinions in text format for you to copy and paste to your smartphones, computers, and hopefully your brains.
It should be remembered (especially during our first social experiment) that through all the smack talking Lindsey and I are friends (more like a Dustin Hoffman Tom Cruise relationship in Rainman really) and all opinions shared, and mud slinging done is purely in jest--Unless it's a racial commentary in which I'm always being completely sincere.
You're welcome.
It should be remembered (especially during our first social experiment) that through all the smack talking Lindsey and I are friends (more like a Dustin Hoffman Tom Cruise relationship in Rainman really) and all opinions shared, and mud slinging done is purely in jest--Unless it's a racial commentary in which I'm always being completely sincere.
You're welcome.
Your Economy Needs You To Keep Consuming
The Way We Live Now: Gap-toothed. Too poor to get a falsie to complete our smile. Lawyers aren't making it. Renting textbooks. Dreaming of Lotto tickets.Statisticians are the new Hedge Fund Guys. Nine trillion dollars in debt is a lot. A lot. We're all fully invested in jewel thieving and brilliant ATM scams.
The whole image of America as a shiny land of big money, big cars, and big food on big plates is really played out and passé, at least since we can't afford those things any more.
Ryan E. and I decided that deep in a recession is a perfect time to change spending habits, as well as have a friendly (??) competition.
The premise is simple: Who can spend less in a month?
What things can we live without for a month? What's a want vs. a need? What kind of prize am I getting when I win? Are men able to curtail their spending more than women? Can an Asian beat a Norwegian (for once?)?
The whole image of America as a shiny land of big money, big cars, and big food on big plates is really played out and passé, at least since we can't afford those things any more.
Ryan E. and I decided that deep in a recession is a perfect time to change spending habits, as well as have a friendly (??) competition.
The premise is simple: Who can spend less in a month?
What things can we live without for a month? What's a want vs. a need? What kind of prize am I getting when I win? Are men able to curtail their spending more than women? Can an Asian beat a Norwegian (for once?)?
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