The fearless and fictitious bombshell reporter Mini Skirt returns to probe deeper into the ineptly twisted mind of the fearful bloger aka_lol. She seeks a deeper understanding of life and once again has fallen victim of her masochistic needs. The interview starts off with a bang but not the bang aka_lol was hoping for. Aka_lol was exhausted from too much activity on a certain forum earlier that day, but gave a very credible performance, as usual.
THE INTERVIEW
What is the purpose of life?
I think it is to be happy.
That’s it? “I think it is to be happy?”
If you are confused by the answer then you are either happy or have never tried being happy, or desperately seeking complexity where there is none.
Here we go again! What does it take to be happy, Mr. Happy-Man.
Many things and for starters we must get rid of stuff.
That’s it? Getting rid of stuff? That’s why you drag my lazy butt all the way up this stupid hill to hear? To be happy you must get rid of stuff? Like what, books, old shoes, used car batteries? What exactly should I get rid off, Oh Self-Righteous-Sage-of-Sages!
You can start with your excessive layers of makeup.
That was very rude of you!
And so is your makeup.
Explain what you mean by getting rid of stuff Mr. Smiley-Face-With-a-Goatee.
I am not saying that getting rid of stuff is all it takes to make us happy but it is what we can control and therefore we must control these things. It is not that we should get rid of all stuff, just the useless and dangerous things like, hate, anger, resentment, jealousy, pride, which are all the same things.
Ah! I am beginning to see the light.
It’s a wonder you can see anything through those eyelashes.
So how do we get rid of those things which prevent us from being happy?
I have absolutely no idea! Seriously though, I think the longer we keep these emotions with us the more addictive they become. We need dump these feelings as soon as they come on the scene. The longer we keep them the more they become our security blankets, and we are then very reluctant to let go. Change is difficult, and especially from some stores early in the morning.
So you are saying that we need to become aware of our negativity and destroy it before it has time to fester our souls.
I see you have been taking the adult literacy classes.
Yes, Tuesdays and Thursdays form five to seven.
Very good, and I couldn’t have put it any better.
So, Mr. Happy-Like-Pappy, are you happy?
Yes and no.
Is the answer a multiple choice? Why is it that I come here for advice and you not only confuse me but you also appear confused?
I seem to be getting that a lot lately, maybe it was in an email, I can’t be sure but being confused only means you are thinking.
If you know so much about happiness then why are you not ecstatic with joy?
Being ecstatic with joy is not the same as happiness. Being ecstatic is a short-lived spasm of joy. Being happy is more constant and it means your mind is not easily troubled and you are less affected by outside influences. And knowing what to do doesn’t mean it’s easy to do. Another thing, contrary to what motivational speakers say, we are not in full control of our destiny but what we must do is take control of what we can and whenever we can.
Is it working for you?
Yes, I am almost happy to say.
Thank you Mr. Lol and we will meet again and under happier circumstances I hope.
No Mini, it is not the circumstances which must be happy but we.
I see, goodbye Mr. Lol.
Goodbye Mini.
