In my last post about caffeine, I happened to mention the water bottle I've been reusing for the past month. I think it's wasteful to open a new bottled water every time, so instead I just refilled Arnold (that's my water bottle's name) and placed him back in the fridge. It's not the taste of bottled water I like, just the convenience of having a little bottle in which to tote around such an important, life-giving substance. According to my readers, this was a dangerous thing to do, as Arnold was slowly giving me some kind of plastic-related cancer.
After I found out about Arnold's apparent murder plot against me, all I could do was nervously look at him like he was a possessed toy monkey. He sat on my desk, quietly mocking me, and I suspected that if he knew that I knew he was evil, he'd come to life and physically attack me. On the outside, my water bottle had a kind and refreshing appearance, but on the inside, he was leaking chemical compounds into my water. So before he could do any further damage, I threw him away.
R.I.P. Arnold. You were there for me since the first day of work, and you will be sorely missed.
Today I did some online research, and apparently the biggest concern for me was just a little bacteria that might have accumulated on him. The cancer thing was just a myth, so now I feel like I murdered my friend for no reason - like I killed my childhood playmate for wearing an ugly shirt.
"[The] FDA has affirmatively determined that, when plastics are used as intended in food-contact applications, the nature and amount of substances that may migrate, if any, are safe." Source
Were you all just jealous of my relationship with Arnold? Why all the hate, bloggers? You forced me to commit a heinous act against nature, and now, because of my rash decision, a mother squirrel is going to get lodged in Arnold over at some landfill, and then she won't be able to feed her babies. Because of the fear you instilled in me, I will have inadvertently killed an entire family of squirrels.
Well, if you were nuking Arnold, it may have been a different story. That, apparently, is when your relationship with Arnold would have become toxic. Perhaps your next relationship will be a long-lasting one, and we will all hope, together, that Arnold never meets the squirrel family, but rather becomes a bug haven of some sort... (you didn't throw him in the recycle bin?? [gasp])
hahahaha poor Arnold! Well... you can always get a new one and name it Arnold...o. Arnoldo!
kidding =P
You just had to kill the squirrels.
While I was only slightly jealous of Arnold (aahha), and while I think reusing water bottles is good, there comes a time when you must set him free. Although if you really are worried about the cute, furry squirrel family, the recycle bin would've been a better home for Arnold :) -patpat-
@LetMeGoToo@xanga - *sigh* Oh, Arnold, please become a homeless bug shelter. I don't even think we have a recycle bin at work, but I'll ask just to make sure.
@laurenmaureen@xanga - Arnoldo? That sounds like an Italian hunk of a water bottle.
Oh dear ... The media loves to run extremely scary stories about preliminary findings ... sometimes of very dubious research. When reading "Health Scare" stories, always do a little more digging about it before freaking out and crying about the cancer, heart attack, or stroke that is not going to happen.
Since my husband got sick in 1999, I have developed an interest in health, health fraud, and researching everyday "truths" about health.
Hmmmm ... Maybe I should start a Healthkicker of my own?
Okay, I'm pretty sure I commented on Arnold being germy but never mentioned cancer...so I don't feel bad at all for you...but I do feel bad for Arnold...kind of...except that he was covered in who knows how many months of sweat and germs. That said, lucky for you, Arnold probably has a twin. And in addition...WalMart sells these amazing water bottles that are MEANT to be reused...you could even write your name on the side in marker. This would keep you from having to take on another lengthy project of making a name badge for Arnold...that says "Sam".
Try recycling Arnold next time to bypass the landfill! And Save the Squirrels!
I feel cold and strange ... the world will never be the same again.
RIP Arnold. You were loved by one.
The kid probably deserved it. I've seen some ugly shirts.
hahahahahaha
At least they ain't giving you the AIDS. Oh, that wacky AIDS...
I just got myself a Sigg water bottle,it is blue and spiffy !
lol! Awwww, poor Arnold! I am glad I wasn't one of the ones who promoted this murder!
Tsk tsk...what am I going to do with you, Sam?
Glass bottles are never cancerous. They also break. But maybe you want it to break so you can fuck someone up with it. Glass water bottles are the new environmentally safe beverage/weapon!
i hope you gave arnold the proper burial of a recycling bin instead of a trash can!
I'm still sceptical. How many of those, 'it's perfectly safe, we promise," things were funded by the industry in some way? Sure, reusing their bottle doesn't directly do much for their bottom line, but general safety increases consumer faith in their product.
It's like the study I heard on the radio once telling me it had been proven that cereal was an essential part of a good breakfast. The news reporter only mentioned at the very end that the study had been funded by ... Kellogs.
That was my plan all along, squirrels are over rated.
@Drakonskyr - that only leaves the strong to survive
I reuse plastic water bottles, too... the stronger kind - like from LifeWater drinks. That way I can put them in the dishwasher again and again and they don't deform. In our house we have a whole army of Arnolds in the fridge
@jediwa72@xanga - That was a laborious task. I think I'm going to make an investment in a nice water bottle.
@TuckFu@xanga - I know! I feel bad that I didn't recycle. I will next time.
@Ninstein@xanga - The office environment can be threatening at times. Always good to have a shattered glass bottle at hand.
@lovesporks@xanga - I'm afraid I just threw him in the trash can next to me. I'll think wiser next time!
@NikBv@xanga - Ha, true! That's something we all need to pay closer attention to. I'm not a fan of the whole bottled water concept anyway, just because it's such a huge waste of resources. I'm going to look online for a cool reusable bottle for my thirst needs.
AHAHAHAHAHA i'm glad you could brring your humor on to Healthkicker
Have you found any other healthkicker users to subscribe to besides healthkicker? You're my only one so far. I want more. ahaha ps it did it feel good to take a username that's your real name without having to add numbers and stuff? ajhahahah
@seedsower@xanga - I was about to check out at Sigg, but the shipping was nearly $14! That was more than half of what the bottle cost, so I'm going to continue my search.
@christine - Not yet, but I've been looking around a little. And yeah, it feels really nice to just type "sam" into username. I never thought I'd see the day!
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Well, if you were nuking Arnold, it may have been a different story. That, apparently, is when your relationship with Arnold would have become toxic. Perhaps your next relationship will be a long-lasting one, and we will all hope, together, that Arnold never meets the squirrel family, but rather becomes a bug haven of some sort... (you didn't throw him in the recycle bin?? [gasp])
hahahaha poor Arnold!
Well... you can always get a new one and name it Arnold...o. Arnoldo!
kidding =P
You just had to kill the squirrels.
While I was only slightly jealous of Arnold (aahha), and while I think reusing water bottles is good, there comes a time when you must set him free. Although if you really are worried about the cute, furry squirrel family, the recycle bin would've been a better home for Arnold :) -patpat-
@LetMeGoToo@xanga - *sigh* Oh, Arnold, please become a homeless bug shelter. I don't even think we have a recycle bin at work, but I'll ask just to make sure.
@laurenmaureen@xanga - Arnoldo? That sounds like an Italian hunk of a water bottle.
@Dare2BDiferentt@xanga - I didn't mean to!!!!
Oh noes! Not Teh Squirrels!
Oh dear ... The media loves to run extremely scary stories about preliminary findings ... sometimes of very dubious research. When reading "Health Scare" stories, always do a little more digging about it before freaking out and crying about the cancer, heart attack, or stroke that is not going to happen.
Since my husband got sick in 1999, I have developed an interest in health, health fraud, and researching everyday "truths" about health.
Hmmmm ... Maybe I should start a Healthkicker of my own?
Okay, I'm pretty sure I commented on Arnold being germy but never mentioned cancer...so I don't feel bad at all for you...but I do feel bad for Arnold...kind of...except that he was covered in who knows how many months of sweat and germs. That said, lucky for you, Arnold probably has a twin. And in addition...WalMart sells these amazing water bottles that are MEANT to be reused...you could even write your name on the side in marker. This would keep you from having to take on another lengthy project of making a name badge for Arnold...that says "Sam".
Try recycling Arnold next time to bypass the landfill! And Save the Squirrels!
@sam - Ith okay, I forgive you.
I feel cold and strange ... the world will never be the same again.
RIP Arnold. You were loved by one.
The kid probably deserved it. I've seen some ugly shirts.
hahahahahaha
At least they ain't giving you the AIDS. Oh, that wacky AIDS...
I just got myself a Sigg water bottle,it is blue and spiffy !
lol! Awwww, poor Arnold! I am glad I wasn't one of the ones who promoted this murder!
Tsk tsk...what am I going to do with you, Sam?
Glass bottles are never cancerous. They also break. But maybe you want it to break so you can fuck someone up with it. Glass water bottles are the new environmentally safe beverage/weapon!
i hope you gave arnold the proper burial of a recycling bin instead of a trash can!
I'm still sceptical. How many of those, 'it's perfectly safe, we promise," things were funded by the industry in some way? Sure, reusing their bottle doesn't directly do much for their bottom line, but general safety increases consumer faith in their product.
It's like the study I heard on the radio once telling me it had been proven that cereal was an essential part of a good breakfast. The news reporter only mentioned at the very end that the study had been funded by ... Kellogs.
That was my plan all along, squirrels are over rated.
@Drakonskyr - that only leaves the strong to survive
I reuse plastic water bottles, too... the stronger kind - like from LifeWater drinks. That way I can put them in the dishwasher again and again and they don't deform. In our house we have a whole army of Arnolds in the fridge
@jediwa72@xanga - That was a laborious task. I think I'm going to make an investment in a nice water bottle.
@TuckFu@xanga - I know! I feel bad that I didn't recycle.
I will next time.
@BarelyJen@xanga - Very loved - if you know what I mean.
@another_rebel_without_a_cause@xanga - I hope the people around you have hired professional stylists in order to avoid death by your hands.
@Jonathan@xanga -
Thanks for the rec!
@Drakonskyr - I prefer malaria.
@seedsower@xanga - Oh, nice! Thanks for the link. I'll look for one today.
@AlterEgo909@xanga - You didn't let the jealousy get in the way of my love for Arnold. Thanks.
Oh, and thanks for the rec.
@StewieIsMyHero@xanga - Buy me a cool water bottle damn it!
@Ninstein@xanga - The office environment can be threatening at times. Always good to have a shattered glass bottle at hand.
@lovesporks@xanga - I'm afraid I just threw him in the trash can next to me. I'll think wiser next time!
@NikBv@xanga - Ha, true! That's something we all need to pay closer attention to. I'm not a fan of the whole bottled water concept anyway, just because it's such a huge waste of resources. I'm going to look online for a cool reusable bottle for my thirst needs.
@awokenfatality@xanga - Noooo!!!!
Arnold's apparent murder plot against me
AHAHAHAHAHA i'm glad you could brring your humor on to Healthkicker
Have you found any other healthkicker users to subscribe to besides healthkicker? You're my only one so far. I want more. ahaha
ps it did it feel good to take a username that's your real name without having to add numbers and stuff? ajhahahah
@seedsower@xanga - I was about to check out at Sigg, but the shipping was nearly $14! That was more than half of what the bottle cost, so I'm going to continue my search.
@merridian@xanga - Arnolds unite!
@christine - Not yet, but I've been looking around a little. And yeah, it feels really nice to just type "sam" into username. I never thought I'd see the day!