Y2 D177

YesterdayI posted a rant about the futility of prayer in a couple of places. I won't repeat it here because the rant itself is not important. For here, what's important is why I posted it. I am really tired of religious people. They are taking over everything with their garbage. You know I can't wait for the economy to be doing better. It's a statistical fact that attendance and expression of religion increases whenever an economy decreases. Churches use people's worry and fear to bring them in the doors. In the 80's and the late 90's religious attendance was at an all time low. Why? Because everyone was busy worshipping the almighty dollar instead of the plaster statue on the wall.

What brought all this on? Yesterday my brother in an attempt to lighten the mood posted a funny comment on his facebook page about wanting a new heart and liver for Christmas. I took his lead and posted a funny comment as well. Oh no I offended the small town small minded people!! They came out of the woodwork with their messages of prayer and positive attitude and the 'Lord' will make sure he gets his present. I think the straw that broke them was when I snarkily commented that 'if you're praying for my brother to live, then technically you are praying for someone else to die...' Didn't go over too well. But it's true dammit. In order for my brother to get a new heart and liver, someone else has to die to give it up. So his life is more important than someone else's? Pray on that.

Went out with a friend last night. Spent exactly ZERO dollars. This guy is an actual real friend and I don't have to sugar coat or lie with him. I met him at this pub and told him straight out - I am broke, unless you're picking up the tab tonight, I am having a diet coke. We talked about what's been going on and he picked up the tab. We had a couple of drinks then some Thai food. It was nice to get out and even nicer to not have to pay for anything. Is this what girls feel like on dates? Knowing they don't have to worry about paying for anything? I did enjoy listening to him talk though. His divorce is finally done and he has reached the screw everything that moves phase. I went through it  year ago but he is just in the middle of it. Was cute seeing how excited he was getting laid.

Also talked to my boss for an hour last night. I mentioned the foreclosure. It finally sunk into his head the trouble I have been facing. Hopefully something positive will come of our conversation.

Haven't heard back on the laptop. Today is day 9. I may swing by the store tonight just to see if they have an update. I am hoping I get it back soon one way or another.