So the convention was meh. There were plenty of good experiences, but there were a couple noticeable fuck-a-thons that did a damn good job turning the convention into the worst experience I've had thus far. That's impressive considering this was the 7th year I attended that convention. (No I'm not saying which one, don't fucking ask.)

It's basically just been the icing on the shit cake that's been brewing in my life for a while. It's draining me emotionally and physically now. Seems like more and more, I've been having months contending for "worst month of my life" and August, 2010 is yet ANOTHER example of a shitty month.

For the first time I can remember, I've had numerous cases of bad customer service. I always give them the benefit of the doubt because hey, I worked in that environment too. But when it keeps happening, my patience for it gets thin. I actually didn't tip my server last night for two reasons: I had nearly exact change and I didn't want to use my card; and the guy was either new or just completely terrible... Either way, I was rather unsatisfied with my experience.

Then my roomies and I had our first noise complaint since we moved in here. Admittedly we were in the wrong because we were playing Rock Band with the windows open and were loud. But some fucker came up, pounded on the door and just disappeared. Two days later? Formal complaint. I know for a fact that it was someone behind us that complained. So I get to wonder if it's:

1. The family that FIGHTS ALL FUCKING DAY. I've heard them fighting at 2am, I've heard them fighting at noon. I'm gonna call the police on their asses if it gets heated again. I don't feel comfortable.

2. One of the many families who have kids THAT STEAL OUR FUCKING CHAIRS. We have chairs outside and kids have decided that they can take them. Normally we're not awake when it happens, or we're not home, but we've had one chair stolen for a week before it was returned. And I yelled at the kids once who were taking them.

3. The family with the kid who has been crying, screaming, yelling, etc. all night as well. Hell, I have been woken up by that brat and, by extension, their piece of shit parents. I've heard the kid crying for up to 5 hours straight; 10pm - 3am. Fuck that noise.

4. The people who play their music insanely loudly in their dumbass-mobiles. I've had the mirror in my bathroom rattle thanks to them doing that. Don't care what time of day it is, it's rude.

ALL of those examples are from assholes behind me. I haven't reported it because, hey, we make noise too. But those fuckers opened the floodgates and I swear to GOD I'm gonna make a list of noise complaints and I WILL call the police if the situation calls for it... Especially for the fights because that shit makes me REALLY uncomfortable with all of the domestic violence that happens. I don't want to be harmed in anyway because of two dumbfucks decided to ruin THEIR lives.

I had finals for 3 weeks. Not a terrible issue, I realize... But I had three final projects and two final exams due in a 3 week window. So my social life declined AND I still had to fight off my natural procrastination that left me late on some of them. So because of my own stupidity, I took a couple hits. Oh well, ONE positive from August is that I passed all my classes so my financial aid ain't hurt.

I've had TONS of people deciding to lecture me on my habits. I don't MIND being criticized for things that I do... But why in the FUCK does everyone HAVE to do it ALL AT ONCE?! I had no time to even think about fixing issues people have with me because a bunch of people decided to basically inform me that I'm a piece of shit for a ton of different reasons. Now I'm bitter and pissed off, so fuck what they want me to fix. Like me for who I am, you dicks. I don't fucking sit there and ACTIVELY SEEK FLAWS IN YOUR FUCKING FLAWED PERSONALITIES with the intention of belittling the fuck out of you.

I'm going to be losing my health/dental insurance in either October (unlikely) or November (definitely) for who knows how long. I have terrible teeth... That like to go from fine to life threateningly infected in less than 12 hours. Imagine how worried I am about that? Yeah, insanely.

I had more things I wanted to touch upon, but whatever. I've angered my blood up too much as it is. I don't know why, but 2008 - 2010 has just been an obscenely shitty era in my life and I'm now getting fucking tired of it. Things were JUST starting to get better, but I now sincerely doubt that. I've put up with enough shit that I deserve an extended period of rest and reprieve. I don't mind dealing with little issues, but Jesus Christ! Give me a fucking break once in a while.

The GOOD news is that Jazzie and I are getting married next month! So yayz to that!