Monday, August 8, 2011

The Language of ASS(*$#$(

Asshole is an extremely useful language when used properly. There certainly is a fine line between speaking asshole versus speaking moron, or speaking asshole versus speaking bully. Believe me, I'm not promoting hate or the spread violence. What it truly comes down to is protecting yourself and standing for yourself in a context that does not demean someone else but simply shows them your point-of-view.

Here are 3 simple rules when speaking asshole:

1. COMMITMENT. 

- If you're going to speak asshole, speak ASSHOLE. No one is going to take you seriously if you waver.


2. KNOW THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN BEING ASSERTIVE VS. AGGRESSIVE

- By no means should you be threatening or intimidating, malicious or taunting. Stand up for yourself and take an authoritative position. Don't try to bring any one down, bring them up to your level and show them your point-of-view. Remember, there's a difference between speaking asshole versus speaking bully.


3. STICK TO THE RELEVANT FACTS

- If your argument or position doesn't make sense, any one will see completely through it. By bringing in anything that is irrelevant to the conversation or situation, you are inherently weakening your own argument. Like I said, there's a fine line between speaking asshole and speaking moron.

This blog wasn't inspired because I was having a rough day at work or a rough day in general. I stumbled upon some old photos that do relate to this very topic. Hopefully, this brings a lighter side to this blog and you enjoy them.

Background: In college, I was accused of some pathetic prank that I don't remember what it was. At first, I was offended because I was the first one accused. Me, a trouble-maker? Then, I let it simmer for a bit and I just plain felt insulted because that was some whack ass prank.

So late at night I decided to pull a prank, worthy of being accused of and ultimately punished for.


I decided to take all the fliers down from the building and staple them into one big banner.


Then, I decided to tape that big banner onto the doorway, creating a barrier that they would have to break through in order to get out.


Then, I decided to TP the entire hallway.


Lastly, for good measure, I decided to redecorate their front door.

Remember:
1. Commitment
2. Assertiveness - bring them up to your level
3. Stick with what's relevant


There are always consequences when speaking asshole or doing asshole things, so be ready to accept them.

Thursday, July 7, 2011

Welcome

I was born and raised in New Jersey. My parents are of Filipino descent. In high school, I took two years of Spanish while in college, I took two semesters of French. I am not fluent in tagalog (Filipino), Spanish or French; however, I do know many languages within the English language.

I am fluent in:

- Fuzzy Logic
- Asshole
- Sarcasm
- IDGAF
- Professionalism

The purpose of my blog is to use my personal experiences to show you how these "languages" can and should be used. If you were in France, would you not want to try to at least know some French? Well, if you are in a sticky situation, would you not want to know some "Asshole" to protect yourself?

I have a deep appreciation for words and how easily they can be manipulated has always intrigued me.

Believe me, I am still trying to learn some more languages such as Female, Pleasant, and Genuine. As I learn, I will certainly keep you afloat.