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X… it is almost seems like whatever you see starting with X is an abbreviation or preservative ingredient on food packaging. Seriously what is the X sound? I know if it follows another letter it is a “cks” sound. There again it seems like an abbreviation of letters. However in the rare case where X starts the word, it is pronounced with a Z sound. Sure we need a letter that can be sounded by using other letters. Why are we so confusing in the english language?
X – Ray
I am not as accident prone as some, but I have had a few x-rays in my time. In the span of 18 months I had 3 x-rays on the same thumb, same location. Out of the three I had broken my thumb twice. Within 6 months of the last break I had broken my pinky finger playing football. My parents somewhat afraid Child Services would be called, told me “well if you can move it, then it isn’t broken.” My mother feels bad every time she sees my crooked finger these days.
X-mas
First of all it’s Christmas for Pete’s sake! My feeling is that retailers devised this abbreviation in efforts to consume multiple religions in this 4 month holiday. I was at Lowes October 3 and saw a mass display of outside Christmas decorations and trees. The fact is that I have lost my Christmas spirit along the way. A lot of it unfortunately is due to the insanity of my father, which I do not wish to go into here. Alas, a renewed spirit comes forth. Though this will be my daughter’s second official Christmas, this will have more of an impact as she is walking and generally becoming more aware. I am happy to say that I am looking forward to it.
X-103
Music has a huge impact on me and X-103 was one of the biggest rock/alternative stations in our area. I am sure that with every radio station one will disagree and be disappointed with the over exposure of songs. However, growing up it was by far the easy way to hear new music, especially when MTV stopped playing music videos. You could take a chance on concerts, pay a good a mount of money if it was an all ages venue, and hope for the best. I suppose one can surf the internet and be overwhelmed by the music available, but where do you start? Though I am often disappointed in hearing the same songs over and over, it is a vital venue to get a glimpse of something I may like.
XX
The set of female chromosomes. No I am not female! I am married to one and together we made a beautiful little girl. As strange as it may be, I secretly wanted a daughter (not to say I would have been unhappy with a son). I know a lot of guys want a son to play sports and follow in their steps, and become something great. And I know the drawbacks of a girl are that they will eventually be dating, an expensive wedding, etc. However, women are behind it all. It is futile to believe that men are ever in charge these days. Frankly women are generally more interesting and inspiring.
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Y, why Y… why? I survived Z and started to feel confident until I got ahead of myself. I realized after Y is X!?! What the hell am I going to do with X? I have some words that end with X. Oh well, I will quit procrastinating. Onto Y…
Youthful Looks
Curse?!?! How dare I say curse. Well it is inevitable that I will enter a bar, order a drink, or peruse the fine brew in a local liquor store and get carded. Alright I am not 32 so why should I be bitchin’ since the law states that ID must be checked unless the person appears to be 32 or older. Well it is not only that I get carded, but I get the stare down, occasionally the interrogation of info on my driver’s license or even proof of a second photo ID (Which I do not think I have). One instance I provided all of the aforementioned and still the door man said “how about I have a police officer come by to verify this ID.” Are you effin kidding me. I told him to feel free and he let me enter. What takes the proverbial cake these days is the fact that I am typically 5 years older than the person asking for ID. They say it is good to look so young, but I sometimes feel that my youthful looks hinders opportunities in many social and business settings.
YouTube
Who does not like YouTube. Yes it is somewhat scary to see the various defects of our society displayed for all to see, but it can be very entertaining and useful. It often allows me to check up on a new album before spending the cash to have 1 awesome song surrounded by crap in my possession.
Yellow Ledbetter
In the vein of YouTube I came across something that forever makes me laugh. I am a huge fan of Pearl Jam and the song Yellow Ledbetter was always a song that would make me stop and listen to its passionate delivery. Eddie Vedder is an amazing vocalist, but what the hell is he singing. I know it is not uncommon to confuse words or hear the wrong thing, but I could not make sense of it. Then I found Misheard Lyrics of Yellow Ledbetter by Pearl Jam. I will never be able to hear the song the same. Potato Wave.
Yin – Yang
I know Yin-Yang or Ying Yang instantly produces the mental image of a symbol that may or may not send you into a hippie state of mind. Regardless the meaning and philosophy of it is very dear to me because it prevails in everything. There is a constant push/pull relationship that is much bigger than us or our mental capacity. Do I know or understand it all, not even close. Do I feel that Karma interplays with this, absolutely. This is a reminder to me of my existence and actions in the space we exist.
Yellow Submarine
The Beatles are indeed amazing to me (See also Beatles). Just ask Danielle, for months she was sick of me talking about the history, the songs, the influence, etc. There is one song I have yet to place in there extensive catalog…Yellow Submarine. Can there be something that is more invasive. Listen to it once and you will be singing the damn thing all day long. Hell if you have heard it, you are probably currently singing it in your head. You can thank me and hate me later. For now take a listen.
