Rob Martin

How to make a decision

2008.09.30 | Just a bunch of silliness, really | | 9 Comments

I used to be an incredibly indecisive person. When asked if I’d like to go eat at a certain place or do some specific activity, I’d defer to anybody else who might feel strongly about the matter. Thankfully, I have since learned how to make a decision. I give you exhibit A:

For those who may be pictorally disinclined, I’ll interpret. When faced with a “Do you want to” question, say “Yes” if and only if you want to do it and it won’t end in disaster OR it will end in disaster but will at least make a good story. We all need more crazy stories to tell the grandkiddies.

I first became introduced to this principle upon reading about a man who decided (no doubt for the cool stories he would get to tell) that he wanted a pet penguin. Penguins of course need plenty of water to swim and frolic in so understandably he bought a large above-ground swimming pool and installed it in the most natural location: his living room.  You can read more about his experience (it even has a happy ending) here.

For those who still just don’t get it, here is a shirt from Woot Shirt with the same general principle:

Exhibit B

Here’s to having awesome stories to tell. Live it up and enjoy the really cool waterslides…

Watch out, World!

2008.09.29 | A rare bit of seriousness | | 3 Comments

Welcome to my blog. If you were looking for cute pictures of my nephews and nieces go here, here, here or even here. Or, if technology is more your thing go here. Finally, all would-be Pirates go here.

Here on MY blog is where I plan on sharing my deep thoughts and crazy ideas, sprinkled with occasional life updates. I just turned 25, and feel I’m finally becoming the person I will be the rest of my life. What follows are my views on Truthiness and The Answer to Life, the Universe, and Everything.