11/16/07 Back by popular demand

Hi Guys:

I stopped blogging for awhile because I didn't think anyone was really reading it, but I got a great email and I thought I should keep at it. I probably will not blog everyday, because writing is difficult for me(a lot has to do with my OCD)

Anyway, I have only been talking to my dad for about 4+ months and now I kind of know why I stopped talking to the guy in the first place. He is IMPOSSIBLE, but in many ways I am just like him.

Well, anyway, yesterday he was helping me fill out job applications and we did it over the phone. I now realize I can do this myself. I didn't talk to my dad for about 1.5 years and for about 4 months of that time period I would not talk to anyone. Because I thought everyone was going to scream at me. My dad is a big SCREAMER. As I talked to him yesterday and I filled out the applications with him over the phone. He was correcting everything I was saying. I swear to God, every freakin sentence he would cut me off. I am still frazzled by this today and still worry I might not be able to talk to people like I did for that 4 month time period.

We were filling out an application to Borders, he said Justin, I do not think you can get a job there. He has told me before I am unable to work at Borders. He said you need to be well read. I said I kind of am. He said I do not think you could.

I emailed him before about the Borders thing, because I thought he was implying that I was not smart. He said it has nothing to do with that. So yesterday, I honestly am not sure if he told me I was not stupid, but I asked him can I not get this job, because I am stupid. NOW HE WAS YELLING. I NEVER SAID YOU WERE FREAKIN' STUPID. Then my OCD kicked in, because I took the word NOT out and said again, you think I am STUPID???? His reply you are NOT F-U-C-K-I-N-G stupid. Thanks dad, now I feel better :)

Then he helped me fill out some applications for some airlines to become a FA. I dress neatly, he said Justin, I am NOT PICKING on you, but if you want this job, those shoes have to be TIED. After the convseration ended he said Justin, I think you should get a job at a radio station. A few weeks ago he had a 2 hour discussion with me, how I should stay away from local tv and local radio. His reasoning was actually good, but now I am confused.

I swear this conversation took place. I once recently driving with my dad, and he told me in the car that some people are FUCKED up and do not know, he said he is FUCKED UP, but at least he knows it. That gave me some kind of relief. He also told me he is a bit of a maniac. I love the guy, he is just difficult.

I am kind odd like him. Recently I wrote him an email and here is what I wrote.
My email
Hey:

You are right it does look there are snow clouds out. But its not cold enough to snow. Hope hunting went well.

I want to give a special thanks to your sperm and you good genes. God, you produced one handsome child.

His response:
Justin,

I'm sorry to tell you that I'm not your father. I revealed this to Eric several years ago but had been waiting for the right time to tell you. Now is the time. Your real father is Mr. Jingleling. Your mother really liked his Christmas show. I guess she had a rendezvous with him on Halle's 7th floor. (I'm not sure if you are old enough to remember all this.) I guess he was sorta of a handsome guy. But, Justin, I still love you as if you were my own flesh and blood. Don't forget that.

"Dad"

I told him about the joke and said some people thought it was odd, but I thought it was funny. I called my mom about this since I have not talk to her in a wild. She said your father is weird, you were consamted in VEGAS.

Anyway, I was wondering if anyone here watched "The Daily Buzz" its a syndicated morning show in about 40% of the country. Its a great pick me up to get your morning started

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Justin