I have this gut feeling that I use the word “hate” too much for a multitude of reasons.  For one thing, there’s no better way to express your frustration, disgust, anger and disapproval than with one single word. Hate. And the other thing is that there are so many things to be frustrated, disgusted, angered and disapprove over, so it’s not me that has this problem, it’s the whole entire world.

But then again, wouldn’t such negativity and pessimism be detrimental to my overall health? I think there was a study about that. Also, it would suck to see an amazing word like “hate” be overused to complete meaninglessness like “fail” or (which I’ve now discovered) “epic.”

So I’m really trying not to use the hate word anymore. I mean, really, there’s no point in hating stuff because in the long run, it doesn’t really matter, we’re just tiny dust specks in this universe and when we die, the world keeps turning and no one really cares.  I won’t even make the exception and say I hate hate, because that just sounds like I have a stutter. Instead, I will just dislike things, and if that’s not enough to express my distaste, I will not talk about it. I’ll bite my lip, move on or lightly complain without using unnecessary, negative words.

Speaking of which, how awesome is this video? The 0:50 mark is like the best thing ever. Couples sitting side by side alone in a table or a booth is the worst thing. EVER. The only exception is if they’re on a carnival ride, roller coaster, driving in a car, sitting on a bench waiting for the bus or somehow surgically attached. Why do people do it? Do they have to show off their relationship status that much? It’s even worse when they’re at a restaurant, because this means they have to crane their necks to talk to each other throughout the entire meal while making anyone who sits around them supremely uncomfortable because all they see are a pair of people facing them while they try to enjoy their dinner. Does that make sense? This is a dinner table, not seats for a show! Would it hurt to spend the next hour sitting across from each other? I know, it sounds really far because please do this for the sake of humanity (and my sanity). I’d rather see couples hold hands across the table, or even feed each other food than have them sit side by side. I HATE THIS.

Alright. I’m going to be honest here and be a snob. I hate these rings. Men, STOP BUYING THESE RINGS for your girlfriends/fiancees/wives/whatever. They’re hideous, cheap looking and a complete cheat.

You can’t just piece together tiny diamonds into a square, add their individual carats together into a carat total weight and then present this as if it’s the giant rock that it’s supposed to resemble. That’s cheating! Especially if it takes 9 tiny stones to make it look like one big one. 9. NINE. That’s a lot of cheating going on.

Here’s my other issue with this style: the beauty of any single stone ring (yes, even CZ ones) lies in the stone itself: the cut and clarity reflect the light so beautifully. Any surrounding stone is just there to compliment or draw your eye to the center piece. That’s why it’s called “bling,” not “blings.” But these multi-diamond atrocities? All it does it create an annoying, flashy sparkles so you go blind trying to look at it.

Wait, maybe that’s the point: you can’t see past all the flash to realize that it’s not really a gigantic diamond.

So guys, please. Stay away from these. If you buy these rings because they’re somehow a “deal” in getting more carats for your buck, then rethink your plan. It’s not necessary to give her a huge diamond. Spend the money on something smaller and more classic. Or find a new girlfriend to propose to.