What Life Expects From You.

At times, we find ourselves asking the same old questions over and over again. How did I get here? Why am I so/not happy? Why are other people so hard to relate to? What do I have to look forward to in the future?

Are the questions or the answers more depressing?

I find the lack of answers more depressing than having to ask the questions.

And it is true that the questions have no answers. The reason for that is that there is no comparable standard between different peoples lives. I haven't seen much of the world--ask around--but what I have seen has drawn me to one inescapable conclusion, no matter how cliche it seems.

There are no rules.

No rules. No logic. And with no rules and no logic there is no way to duplicate the success of others. Life is a random collection of events and people. It's all about being in the right place, at the right time, with the right people. That's what makes lazy people successful, stupid people rich, turns shy people into Don Juans, and throws depressed people into groups of support.

Or not.

P.L. #6: 20 Things I Hate.

20. People who clear their throats loudly, for any reason.
19. People who wear cloths inappropriate for their size (in any body area)
18. Larry the Cable Guy fans.
17. Hyper-judgmental people (they're not ALL religious).
16. People unfamiliar with deodorant, showers, or a toothbrush.
15. People who think they can get whatever they want by yelling.
14. People who drive 10 miles under the speed limit on a one lane road.
13. Family Guy's social commentary.
12. People who eat loudly.
11. School.
10. Hippies.
9. Douchebags, who life feels don't need to be humbled, who can apparently say, do, and break any rule they want without facing any consequences.
8. Stupid girls. Seriously, there is no rule that says stupid girls are more attractive.
7. Rich Mormons.
6. Fake people.
5. White guys who dress and imitate a minority.
4. Society in general.
3. Reality TV.
2. Life.
1. Being ignored.

Pointless List #3: Way to a Woman's Heart Through Music.

Apparently, a good way to attract women is with music (I'm resisting a "play like a fiddle" comment here). So in the interest of public service and virtue, I'll share music in my collection that you, the people, could apply to various, related situations and your sappy mix tapes.

Disclaimer: these are all debatable. Some fit into more than one category, and tough decisions had to be made. Others may not be related to the subject at all, it depends on your opinion.

Songs with female names in them:

Chelsea Dagger--The Fratellis
Henrietta--The Fratellis
Hard to Explain--The Storkes*
Helena--My Chemical Romance
Goodnight Julia--The Seatbelts
Jacqueline--Franz Ferdinand
Lady Madonna--The Beatles
Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds--The Beatles
Romeo and Juliet--The Killers cover
Take, Take, Take--The White Stripes

Songs about songs for women:
Darts of Pleasure--Franz Ferdinand

Songs with reference to breaking "the touch" barrier:
I Stand Corrected--Vampire Weekend.

Songs about the power of love:
I've Got the World on a String--Frank Sinatra
Witchcraft--Frank Sinatra
Grace Kelly--Mika
Love Today--Mika
Ring of Fire--Johnny Cash
Everlong--Foo Fighters
Ladies of the World--Flight of the Conchords
Between a Man and a Woman--Flogging Molly
Hey Jude--The Beatles

Songs about traveling for love:
M79--Vampire Weekend
Diggin'--The Seatbelts
Am I Sexy--Lords of Acid
Come Fly With Me--Frank Sinatra

Songs about friends who fall in love:
Meet Me in the Bathroom--The Strokes

Songs about rejection/frustrating love:
Auf Ausche--Franz Ferdinand
She's a Rejector--Of Montreal
I Don't Love You--My Chemical Romance
Relax, Take It Easy--Mika
This River is Wild--The Killers
Change Your Mind--The Killers
Bones--The Killers
For Reasons Unknown--The Killers
Let It Die--Foo Fighters
For the Girl--The Fratellis
A Kiss is Not a Contract--Flight of the Conchords
Juicebox--The Strokes
Take It or Leave It--The Strokes
My Doorbell--The White Stripes
Pick Up the Phone--The Notwist
Mr. Brightside--The Killers
Reptilia--The Strokes
Love Dump--Static-X
I Can't Win--The Strokes
The End Has No End--The Strokes
A Martyr For My Love For You--The White Stripes
Try Your Luck--The Strokes
The Fool on the Hill--The Beatles

Songs about awkward love:
Modern Girls and Old Fashioned Men--The Strokes

Songs about depressing love:
Leave Out All the Rest--Linkin Park
Better Than Me--Hinder
Perfect Situation--Weezer

Songs about expressions of love:
Boom--Flight of the Conchords
Business Time--Flight of the Conchords
If You're Into It--Flight of the Conchords

Songs about first encounters:
Whistle for the Choir--The Fratellis
Ol' Black N' Blue Eyes--The Fratellis
The Most Beautiful Girl--Flight of the Conchords

*More debatable a placement than others.