I didn't forget about you.

I know, it's been a while. I sincerely appreciate the continued traffic while I've been busy riding off into the sunset. But the sun also rises. And as shall this blog in the near future. I've kept quiet for long enough. It's time to get back to business. See you soon, kids.

What's Up, What's Happening...

Due to that whole 10 jobs at a time thing I do, I've obviously been slacking on MBTP here.

I have a whole slew of surprises coming for early next year, and some finalizing is occupying more of my time than expected. However, I promise to return shortly with the same ridiculous content you stop by for... just as soon as I catch up on the things that actually make me money :)

Be back shortly.

And in the meantime, get in the holiday spirit and do something nice for someone. Especially when it's hard for you, or when you know they need it - all will come back around.

Be easy, kids.

XO<3B

Dear Readers

Normally on Tuesdays, I like to educate with you a little truth.

Today, I am literally sick to my stomach - in part because of the current state of our country.

If Obama signs the National Defense Authorization Act or SOPA, I'm moving to Europe.

For this Tuesday, please do some research into the current state of our country if you aren't aware.

Knowledge is power, STOP BEING AN IDIOT.

New Music Mondays... keep it breezy and in remembrance.

B.o.B. - EPIC: Every Play Is Crucial

Taio Cruz - TY.O

T-Pain - Revolver

Amy Winehouse - Lioness: Hidden Treasures

Word Of The Week

BETWIXT (be-twixt) [adverb/preposition] : between

If used as "betwixt and between" means intermediate, indecisive, or in a middle position.

in a sentence: Betwixt the days, things changed... as they always do.

Movie Review - Tart

Available for a limited time on Hulu, you can watch the 2001 movie Tart starring Dominique Swain, with appearances by Brad Renfro, Bijou Phillips, Mischa Barton and Lacey Chabert.

In a movie about losing yourself, and what exactly you would sacrifice of your beliefs to fit in, you get a teen drama that's got substantial more lasting power than one would expect. Enough integrity to actually comment on society, and a plot line similar to what would happen if you mixed Cruel Intentions and Gossip Girl. A little dark, definitely twisted... but the slowish start beginning might make it seem more vapid than it really is. Worth a watch all the way through, or you miss the point.

Money Saving Wednesday - Cyber Week

So if you didn't get everything accomplished with Black Friday and Cyber Monday, stores are still running Cyber Week - bonus discounted shopping hours. Walmart, Toys R Us, Target and Amazon are all offering sales all week. Get your shopping done! Only 24 days left!

How To Lead Someone On Without Speaking To Them ~ Truth Tuesdays

In a few easy steps and maneuvers, you can easily string someone along far past the shelf life of the relationship. Similar to placing food in the freezer, there are acceptable methods to avoid freezer burn and if done properly can effectively last years.

First and most importantly, under no circumstances are you to have any kind of closure conversation. Pawn this conversation off on your friends, procrastinate, delete them via social networking... but avoid, avoid, AVOID. Once that line is crossed, they'll most likely move on with their lives. If you never erase the possibility, it never goes away. If you share mutual friends, don't make them choose sides... if they still talk- you can find out information about them to use to your advantage.

Feel free to chase this with a Facebook poke every year, for reminders, if you plan to drag it out a few years. Unless they delete their account, and then you'll have to track them down on some other assorted internet they use, and that's just kinda creepy - which brings us to our next point : in order to properly lead them on, you can't remove all contact. You don't want to be entirely forgotten. You should reappear occasionally for brief intervals, and always leave before they do... it properly builds the pattern, and creates wonder. Ideally find a way to push their buttons and make them jealous during these times, it reminds them their feelings aren't gone. If you had a legitimate connection, you will be able to manipulate these moments to your advantage, all without saying a word.

Once you've established that you aren't going to speak to them, but aren't scared to deliberately show up where they are, you have to completely throw them off their game - they're entirely too used to the procedure. Here would be a fantastic time to make exactly one comment to them - make sure it's cryptic enough to baffle them long enough for you to escape the area. Leave them confused, and leave them lingering. Ideally, make as much of an impact as possible in the shortest amount of time.

The next time you see them, they'll be on edge, unsure of what you're going to do. Play this up as long as possible, back to the silence. An obscene hand gesture or overly close proximity well placed over your occasional appearances maintain the level of curiosity and interest. A look or a smile here and there does many great things, but warning - if they've known you for years, they might very well be acquainted with your facial expressions, so have your poker face in check. You wouldn't want them to catch onto the game too soon, and if they can read you like an open book - it might be better to keep your eyes to yourself so they don't figure it out. This is especially true if there's something specific you don't want them to be aware of - keep your soul windows closed.

As with any variety of leading someone on, at some point you should decide your endgame. The usual choices presented are: destroy their hope and break their heart all over again, make like a coward and vanish, fuck one more time, or get back together. You'll probably figure out which one you'd prefer along the ride.

Brand New Week, Brand New Music Monday

you already know the drill...

Brandnew - Your Favorite Weapon 10th Anniversary Edition

Placebo - We Come In Pieces

Mary J Blige - My Life II The Journey Continues

Word Of The Week

ILLEISM (il-le-ism) [noun] : referring to yourself in the third person.

synonyms: there really isn't one.

in a sentence: Some might say the synonym for an illeist is douchebag.

Happy Holiday!

Hope you're all enjoying your (hopefully) long weekend, and didn't get trampled in a Black Friday mob. See ya Monday! :)

Truth Tuesdays

How To Never Get Your Food Spit In From Restaurant Staff

The first and more important, exercise some common sense. If you show up between 6 and 8 on a weekend, don't complain about waiting. If you show up with more than 4 people, don't complain about waiting. If you insist on a booth, don't complain about waiting. If you want a specific server, DON'T COMPLAIN ABOUT WAITING. If you're having a large party, know how many people are actually showing up. Send out a mass text on the way, it's not that hard, and makes us be able to seat you faster.

When you get to your table, and you server is forced to go through their spiel to greet you, don't interrupt. We're probably about to tell you about deals, and more importantly, when they're introducing themselves, do not cut them off as they're saying their name to say, "I'll have a coke." When you can't remember what your server's name is later, and you're saying HEY YOU and wondering why they don't come running, don't be surprised. Take the time to let them speak. If they ask you a question, answer - don't stare at them silent.

If you order a frozen drink, it will take more time to make. Same goes for a well done steak. If you want it done right, don't repeatedly ask where it is. Trust us, we want the charge on your check. It's coming - swear. If you don't like seafood, don't order it, try it, and then send it back. Stick to what you know you like, or what you can safely guess sounds good to you. Don't eat all your food and then send it back, you look like an asshole. If you order a steak medium, there will be blood... if you order it medium well there will be some pink - if you don't like that, don't order it that way. If there's something legitimately wrong with your food, or it comes out different then you ordered it, we have no problem fixing it for you - and that will not result in body fluids showing up in your food. If you know ordering food you're going to want 7 sides of ranch with your fries, don't wait til we bring it out to ask- and then ask for each one 3 minutes apart. Other people need things. Consolidate your requests so I'm not at your table every minute, and neglecting other people.

If you plan to sit at your table for an extra hour after you're done, you better be tipping the equivalent of another table. You took up space in our limited sections and cut down our money for the night. If you want to hang out, go to the bar, they have plenty of space and no problem with loitering. Or Starbucks. When it comes to tipping, please first understand that servers are not paid hourly in many places, and under 5 bucks everywhere else. Leaving under 10 percent means we paid to serve you by tipping the other people in the restaurant - hostesses, bussers, bar staff. We don't get to not tip out because you didn't tip. If you can't afford to tip, order your food to go - you'll save money on your drinks and won't waste our time... and yes, we remember the ones that don't tip, and your service will reflect it next time. In case it's somehow still unclear, proper tipping is considered 18-20% for average service. Awesome service deserves anything greater than that. Shitty service gets 15%, minimum, and just about everything has to go wrong for that even be vaguely considered acceptable - which is not the same as your server forgot your 15th plate of lemons you're squeezing into your water and adding sugar. If you know off the bat you're a pain in the ass, please tip accordingly. The more of our time you use the less time we have to help other people, and the tips from them will reflect that.

Most importantly, be polite. It doesn't help to get mad at your server that the kitchen is taking too long to make your food - they can't help that. (Not really fair to take it out on their tip either.) It's never okay to curse your server out or mock them, they're trying to take care of your needs. If they're at another table, don't yell over to them... wait your turn like you learned in kindergarten. If you're in a bad mood, don't take it out on us. If you have to ask how much something is, you probably can't afford it - don't get mad when you see your bill that it's dollars more than you imagined it would be in your head.

Mostly though, be considerate and understand a server is also a person- and act accordingly.

Don't worry... NEW MUSIC MONDAY is sticking around.

Punk Goes Pop 4 - Various Artists (This is FANTASTIC, if you're into that sort of thing.)

Chris Carrabba - Covered in the Flood (Also a cover album)

Tegan & Sara - Get Along

Yelawolf - Radioactive

4 albums should hold you for a week, right? :)

Anddd we're back.... WORD OF THE WEEK!

BAILIWICK (bail-i-wick) [noun] : one's particular area of activity, interest or authority.

synonyms : domain, department, territory, turf

in a sentence: Some might say Snoop Dogg's bailiwick is weed smoking.

RELAUNCH

Monday we will relaunch with new (aka better) content. Hope you're liking the new layout!