Actually, grapefruit does have something to do with grapes. As with any etymological puzzle, there's usually something lurking there just around the corner. In this case, it's not the individual grapefruit that's pertinent, but rather the fact that grapefruits grow in clusters. And those clusters resemble the clusters of grapes--at least, that's the theory. The first citation of grapefruit is from an 1814 book on the plants of Jamaica, Hortus Jamaicensis: "The shaddock was originally regarded by Linneus as only a variety of the orange. There is a variety known by the name of grapefruit, on account of its resemblance in flavor to the grape." Some years later, a certain Lady Brassey, in her book, The Trades, countered: "Grapefruit...does not bear the slightest resemblance to a grape."
I would watch it, but I don't have a computer at home, and I can't watch most movies and stuff like that at work. I'll check it out in a week when I get my compy back.
I can't even have a QUIET night to mope after a crappy V-day. No, I have to deal with two coke addicts arguing in the lobby and the girl venting to me.
You wanna know how I know they're cokeheads? She told me, that's how.
Sigh...
I need a new job before I come to work with a sawed off shotgun and stalk room to... Read More
I don't understand how I used to be able to sink a razor blade into my shoulder and not flinch...
but I knick my finger with a kitchen knife and it hurts like Hell.
So I am fairly sure the Petco girl isn't going to call.
Another small dent in the old self esteem.
Whatever.
Not much else going on.
I am officially moving in to the new place for April, and my new roomies seem all for the minor changes I want to make to make the place better, which is good.
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Ive been in a very thought-filled mood lately.
I've been watching a lot of thinking movies and Warrior movies.
In the past week I've watched Troy, Gladiator, Last Samurai, American Beauty and Bruce Almighty.
It's made me realize I need a Creed. Some sort of Doctrine to live my life by.
The Romans had "Strength and Honor."
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yeah... sad i know, right?
and completly giving everything away, so theres no doubt in my mind that the person will know what im talking about.
thats why calling today was so awkward.
You don't need ideals and principals. You just need a gift card to Walmart so you can purchase some Lego's.....wait no...don't listen to me....Im chewing on a Pichu pencil topper right now....i have no idea what i am talking about....
Actually, grapefruit does have something to do with grapes. As with any etymological puzzle, there's usually something lurking there just around the corner. In this case, it's not the individual grapefruit that's pertinent, but rather the fact that grapefruits grow in clusters. And those clusters resemble the clusters of grapes--at least, that's the theory. The first citation of grapefruit is from an 1814 book on the plants of Jamaica, Hortus Jamaicensis: "The shaddock was originally regarded by Linneus as only a variety of the orange. There is a variety known by the name of grapefruit, on account of its resemblance in flavor to the grape." Some years later, a certain Lady Brassey, in her book, The Trades, countered: "Grapefruit...does not bear the slightest resemblance to a grape."
I love entymology.