Lovers and Haters

Man this dude I sit next is a mega-hater. All day bitching about random dudes in the company. The economists regularly announce stuff or sales managers announce a big sale, and the dude next to me often mutters "shut yer trap". He has a few hater friends. It is bad to hang w/ haters no doubt. I identify because I used to be that guy. Fun to hang w/ and amusing to listen to the banter, but in the end it doesn't get you anywhere. It got me nowhere in the end thus I strive to change my cynical ways.

I've been here exactly 3 months now. Wow time flies. I can say I've been having alot of fun. Career-wise I think its a great move for me. Seeing mom more often, seeing some cousins, reconnected w/ Vig. Thus I have few complaints. As a hater I should not focus on the hates anyways, however just in case you want to know and so you know life isn't perfect...

1) I dread the summer. Oh man it was hot when I arrived.
2) Living conditions could be better, I wish I could afford a phat pad. I saw ads for large 1-2br condos, its SF prices or worse. We're talking $1mm-2mm for a nice location.
3) Could be dating hotter chicks.

But so far its pretty good. However I can understand why many hate it.. because I am in an unusual situation compared to many, even some of my peers.

1) I don't work till 10pm often, actually never. I like my job here unlike most people!
2) I actually make decent money (which helps w/ #3)
3) I have a pretty big apt relative to most (~650ft^2). Even Vig has a j-typical 400ft^2 pad.
4) I speak japanese.

You combine these 4 elements.. and you have a non-suffering lifestyle. I kind knew this, thus you understand why it took me so long to decide to move. I had to make sure at least #1-3 were mostly in-line.

I can understand esp for girls.. its a bad town to be a girl. Bad career prospects, lots of goofy j-guys, etc.

I love Rocky the Final... just keep moving forward baby!!! Man I can't believe how good Moss is doing. That punkass.