Went out with a friend for drinks and wings last night to a little hole in the wall bar. It has what are, quite possibly, the best wings in Austin. I, of course, gorged myself and had 4.
If there is one thing that I think I truly despise about the gastric bypass surgery its that I cannot be the hedonist that I once was.
“Ooh, try this with this sauce and drink combination!”
“How about this? What if I took this wing and this sauce and had some of this cheese…”
Etc., etc.
Of course, this is probably intended by the surgeons. You *cannot* really overeat anymore. The whole purpose of the surgery is to teach you a new attitude about food and its purpose. Eat to fuel, blah, blah, blah.
But that’s not what I wanted to talk about.
In talking to my friend last night, we determined that the Austin area has lost its collective mind. More so than usual, I mean. And it seems to all be directed into the dual arenas of relationships and communication. Alot of people that we know are having issues with their SO. For some, its a long term issue that has chosen right now to come to a head. For others, its the fight that ends the relationship suddenly and without warning. I can think of at least three other people who are experiencing this weirdness in their relationships.
There is, of course, only one explanation.
Yes, that’s right. Some costumed villain has been adding crazy chemicals to the water supply again. Probably some guy with a pasty face, a taunt smile and green hair. But, I have full confidence that some local hero is going to rise to the occasion, don some gray tights and go forth to kick his ass.
Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaany time now.
Would be good.
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Well, then *you* guys come up with a reason. I’m tapped.
The Process 
Supervillian + mercury retrograde….
Oh no, it’s the foul machanations (or however that’s spelled) of Doctor Emo Astrology !!!!
Where is that masked man!
So *that* would explain the red jello coming out of my shower this morning…
I know more than a few in similar situations myself.
Much as I love the supervillain theory…
I think most of it is a combination of miscommunication, no communication, and wanting things one can’t have, or one thinks one can’t have.
A friend of mine at work is having problems. She’s been married maybe five months. She and her new husband had their first fight ever. Basically, it sounds like they both had expectations about marriage that they’d never shared with one another, then when something came up, it was blown out of proportion, and getting communication set up is proving difficult because of the now-extremely emotionally charged relationship.
Then there’s your situation. I don’t know crap about it. I’m just a bit worried for you guys, and hope everything works out for the best.
Another couple I know just had a baby. They’ve been married a decade or so, and have only had one another to worry about for a long time. Now they’re getting jealous back and forth in different ways because of the new aspects of the relationship(s) they’re now in.
I think some of it comes from being so upset about issues A, B, and C, that you forget how much issues X, Y, and Z make you. Relationships should be looked at as a huge meal. Not just as one side item that you might not care for. (canned peas for instance….blech…)
Oops…. Meant to say, “make you happy.”
do the tights HAVE be gray ALWAYS? Why can’t the be pink? or atleast green or blue or something?!?!?!