Proper Protocol..

Well it happened again.. Here at my office we have a mens bathroom that includes 2 urinals which are right next to each other and separated by a board bolted to the wall, and 3 stalls. Today, for the second time in as many months I was using one of the urinals when another guy walks in, steps up, and proceeds to put his arm up on the board, thus his elbow hanging halfway into my space. It may be hard for you ladies to understand but there are certain unspoken rules that we men follow when using the facilities. Here are a few of the notable ones:

RULE #1 - Provide Adequate Space Between Pissers

Do everything within your power not to choose the urinal right next to someone else's urinal. ESPECIALLY when there are other urinals available. If I am at the far left urinal, you should automatically know to move to the far right urinal. If you go directly to the closest urinal to me, I will assume you're trying to sneak a peak. This violates my personal space. Also, always keep your feet and or arms in your own space. The separation wall is not your personal arm rest so GTFO. Taking a leak is a sacred act, and we all deserve our own personal space when doing so.

RULE #2 - Noise Levels

Don't talk to somebody you don't know.  You may chat quietly with
an acquaintance, but must absolutely not call attention to yourself.

RULE #3 - Look Ahead

This should be understood but in case its not for the love of god never under any
circumstances look at anyone while you or they are going. Find a spot on the wall
directly in front of you and never look away. Breaking this rule is grounds for
an ass kicking with no questions asked.

Seasons Change...

I decided to start blogging again and while looking through my blog today I found this. It was written on 4/3/07 @ 9:45 PM but for some reason didn't get posted..
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Spring is here and summer is not far behind. Time goes by so quickly sometimes, before I blink it will be fall, I will have a new little one and Christmas will be a week away. I wonder why it goes by so much quicker as you get older. Maybe it is simply because we have kids in our lives who are constantly changing and therefore it is much easier to gauge the passing moments. I am not sure but that would be my guess. It makes sense because the first thing people tell you once you have kids is, "Cherish every moment, it will be gone before you know it." I cannot argue..