Category: Joel

These days I have very few occasions when I feel nervous, insecure or embarrassed. Even at times when I probably should feel that way I strangely don’t. A few months ago, the results of my ridiculous behavior resulted in some fairly serious consequences. Even in that situation, I thought, “This is an embarrassing situation”, but I had little of the accompanying emotions of embarrassment, insecurity or nervousness.… read more “Dreams of Insecurity”

I spotted an article on the Discovery Channel’s website today titled “Semen Quality linked to Intelligence”.‚  The article went on to say that “Past studies have linked an individual’s intelligence to his or her height, cardiovascular function and longevity, but now a new study suggests semen quality may be added to that list, since it also appears to help predict the level of a man’s intelligence.”

I have recently reached some milestone’s in my blog writing and would like to share them:

• Broke the 50,000 unique visitors in one month barrier.
• 2,088 approved comments
• 1,153 published blog posts

I have debated going back through some of my old blog posts and editing them and cleaning them up, but I am not sure if I should do that or not.‚ … read more “joelx.com Stats of Note”

Congratulations to Justin and Heather, who will be eternally chained together on December 17, 2008 in Hawaii.‚  Justin is my little brother and Heather is his fiancee. Heather and Justin have been dating for a pretty long time now and finally are going to tie the knot.

I wish you both the best!

Plato sent me the following video:

I am such a turd.… read more “Joel Ruins 2008 Presidential Election”

I debated about writing this article, especially since my mom reads my blog, but I think she understands the cathartic act of writing and it is okay to do so.‚  Listening to an episode of “This American Life” (click to listen) about a fellow named Josh Bearman’s mother who sounds very similar to my mother gave me inspiration to write.… read more “My Mother”

Hmmm- At almost any given moment at least one person is reading what I have written.‚  So why do I feel lonely?‚  Strange that a blog does not fulfill all of my life’s needs and desires.‚  I certainly expect it to.

Today is my 1st Blogiversary!

I’m actually not certain what day the blog was first actually started, because originally it was on my Myspace account. However, today is the anniversary of my 1st visitor according to Google Analytics! My site is now 1 years old… isn’t he cute?

I bought 70 Bank of America shares at‚  $28 per share for a total cost of $1,960.‚  In my opinion, Bank of America stock is looking pretty cheap right now and it is positioning itself to dominate the entire banking industry once events begin to stabilize themselves.‚  I think that there is significant risk to Bank of America too, but Bank of America has grown itself into such a behemoth that the US government will never let it fail.‚ … read more “Joel Buys Bank of America”

I was driving home from the University District in Seattle on the I-5 on ramp about to merge into freeway traffic when the 5 cars in front of me all piled up.‚  I was the last car in the line and slammed on my brakes, stopping about 5 feet short of the last persons’ bumper.‚  Pretty nuts.‚ … read more “UD Car Accident”