Enough is Enough.

[Salty]

I will not deny that Discordia has done me some good in my life. I'm more outspoken, less shy, I seek out the things that cause me to fear and am in the end am always better for it. But...there's something that's happened to me recently that I must share. Maybe it will help you too.

You see, as much as I try to eat the HELL out cheeseburgers and try to take it TO THE WALL and you know...live fully there is still so much in my life that causes me pain. I see other people around me smiling, laughing, taking joy in the company of others while I am often on the sidelines with my everpresent scowl, full of hate and rage, and unable to unload it on any particular group or individual because that doesn't seem fair. I find life, by and large, to be a painful thing full of challenges and struggle, and even if I come to a point where I enjoy myself and the things in my life I begin to feel they are ill-gotten, the fruits of the decedents of horrible conquest. The guilt is palpable.

The other day I was at my son's daycare, picking him up. Late. My schedule with my ex got all jumbled and, to my shame, my son was the last child there, waiting in the dark with the lady who runs the place. This place is in a Open Door Presbyterian church. As I feebly explained that my phone had screwed up my schedule and that's all I can do to keep track of my busy life the lady, who to be fair does not speak the best of english, merely scowled at me and reminded me that it was $1 per minute for any time after 6:30. Normally this lady is all smiles, sure to instruct parents of screaming toddlers to tell their young to respect the teachers. "Say, 'respect teacher'" she tell the parents. Very boisterous, happy. Nice. Contrast this with the face she showed me in the dark classroom.

I can't get that scowl out of my head. What did it mean? What thoughts lurked behind that wrinkled brow?

Then it struck me. A few years ago I was waiting in the front area of that daycare with a book on Tarot. She was curious as to what I was reading and I showed her. The scowl followed.

As I drove home, pissed of at myself, at her, at the world, it hit me. I'm miserable where she is happy. That scowl is the expression of someone who knows that another soul is lost and will never be happy. And why?

Because I give myself over to anger and hate.
Because I cannot see the blessings in my life.
Because I follow a path that, in a world of woe and suffering, merely AMPLIFY those things.

The clear light of truth shone so brightly I knew what path I must take. I have to leave Discordia behind. She will only lead me further into darkness. The constant suffering I experience can only be absolved by on thing in the entire world.

I don't expect any of you to take these words as the ladder into light that they obviously are. You will all remain in that darkness until you see the truth for yourself and God opens up your eyes.

I know the Way now. And it's our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

[Salty]

Nah, I'm just kidding.

But I AM going to zombify lil Alty on their stupid Noah's Ark day on the 31st where they want the kids dressed as animals. I'd make him a unicorn but the humor would go over their heads I'm sure.

[Phox]

Nah, I'm just kidding.

But I AM going to zombify lil Alty on their stupid Noah's Ark day on the 31st where they want the kids dressed as animals. I'd make him a unicorn but the humor would go over their heads I'm sure.

YOU FUCKING FUCK, I THOUGHT YOU WERE SERIOUS. 

[Freeky]

YUO = (0, BASTARD] U [HERO, MINE]

[Phox]

YUO = (0, BASTARD] U [HERO, MINE]

OHSHI! I KNOW WHAT THAT MEANS! I IS MAFF WIZARD! 

Also, agreed. 

[BadBeast]

If there is a Hell, then you surely deserve a quick dip in the lake for that one Sunshine!
Fortunately we rarely get our just deserts. In penance, you should inform that scowly old woman, that a dollar an minute isn't bad money for doing fuck all, and that in future, she should try and keep her disapproval out of the workplace.

Then tell her you were so sorry to hear about her cat's penis.

[Luna]

Alty, sweetie, it's a good thing for you that you're way the fuck up there in the land of polar bears, or everyone would be discussing how sorry they are to hear about YOUR penis.

[Don Coyote]

Nah, I'm just kidding.

But I AM going to zombify lil Alty on their stupid Noah's Ark day on the 31st where they want the kids dressed as animals. I'd make him a unicorn but the humor would go over their heads I'm sure.

Asshole.

AND ZOMBIFY HIM!!!!!!!!!

That will of course require pics, and report.

[Luna]

Nah, I'm just kidding.

But I AM going to zombify lil Alty on their stupid Noah's Ark day on the 31st where they want the kids dressed as animals. I'd make him a unicorn but the humor would go over their heads I'm sure.

Alternate idea:  T-Rex.  Teach him to RAWR!

[BadBeast]

Alty, sweetie, it's a good thing for you that you're way the fuck up there in the land of polar bears, or everyone would be discussing how sorry they are to hear about YOUR penis.

I live in Britain, and I can honestly say, I was sorry to hear about Alty's penis. But oh no, you had to bring it up. Now, for the next ten posts or so, I expect we're going to hear a lot more about it. So don't blame me if it gets really hard  to stay on topic.

Alty, I hope my earlier answer didn't come across as being too hard-on you.   

[Salty]

Nah, I'm just kidding.

But I AM going to zombify lil Alty on their stupid Noah's Ark day on the 31st where they want the kids dressed as animals. I'd make him a unicorn but the humor would go over their heads I'm sure.

Alternate idea:  T-Rex.  Teach him to RAWR!

I actually think it'll be this. That was he doesn't feel left out and they're not QUITE sure I'm fucking with them but are pretty sure I'm fucking with them.

[Luna]

Nah, I'm just kidding.

But I AM going to zombify lil Alty on their stupid Noah's Ark day on the 31st where they want the kids dressed as animals. I'd make him a unicorn but the humor would go over their heads I'm sure.

Alternate idea:  T-Rex.  Teach him to RAWR!

I actually think it'll be this. That was he doesn't feel left out and they're not QUITE sure I'm fucking with them but are pretty sure I'm fucking with them.

Bonus points if the teacher tries to load them all onto the boat, and he stands off to the side sniffling.

[Mesozoic Mister Nigel]

AAAAAAAARRRRRGHHHH!!! 

[Jenne]

I KNEW IT WAS FAKIES ALL ALONG!!! 

Sucks she was an ass to you, Alty--daycare peeps HATE late parents, but it happens, you know? 

I think your zombie revenge sounds delicious, by the way.

[Cramulus]