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Three Things - July 20 - 26, 2008

There were WAY more than three things I learned this week, but these top the chart. I may have to roll a few over to next week. Don't think of it as cheating; think of it as "creative control" over my own thoughts.

#1 - July 21, 2008
Airport security is not your friend
After almost two hours of grilling by the US Port Authority, I was finally given the great privilege of being granted travel rights into the booming economy of the US. Not only did security ask me the nature of my trip and duration of my stay - both of which were expected - I was asked who I live with, why I was divorced, my last three jobs, how much money I have in the bank, and my racial background. My bags were searched three times in front of me, with these "freedom protectors" asking me about every single item (including if my Wii games were purchased new). When I arrived in Texas, I opened my suitcases to find that they had been searched again.
Thanks for the note douches. I hope the fat one has clogged arteries.

#2 - July 24, 2008
We have stereotypes for a reason
I was watching the internets when I arrived in San Antonio and discovered that one of my favourite comedians, Lewis Black, was to perform live while I was in town. As I was pulling up to the venue, the traffic cops were having a conversation that involved a lot of eye-rolling and head-shaking. I don't have the energy to type the entire overheard conversation but the punchline was "Yep. Way to many fuckin' lib'rals here. I don't like this shit."

Way to live it down, boys.
(BTW, 5th row seats. Great show!)


#3 - July 26, 2008
When tragedy hits, all bullshit is thrown out of the window.
Sadly, a very good friend passed away this week. A mutual friend, with whom I've had very harsh words over the last year, dropped any disagreements we've had and called to talk about the situation. I appreciated that, and realized that my priorities are not completely out of whack.
I'll miss you, Colleen.

- Sean Jea

Labels: Airport security, death, lewis black, police, port authority, Texas, travel, Wii

posted by Sean J @ 1:22 PM