I'm away for a week plus on vacation. I can't wait to see what's transpired in my absence. Can't wait.
--Patrick
Whine like a baby, now with 500% more drama!
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--Patrick
Went back to work today after a week off, wasn't too bad, could have been much worse in fact. Just a pile of stuff that needed to be worked, a co-worker that still doesn't know how to do her job (we've been doing this for 14 years now), and finding out that one of our best quit on Saturday.
GasBandit
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Maaaan, I gotta get a cavity filled. :/ And it's one of those pain in the ass "down low, on the side of the tooth between the teeth" cavities that means I won't be able to chew with that side of my mouth for weeks.
Well, at least my blood pressure is 107/80, which I guess is alright.
Well, at least my blood pressure is 107/80, which I guess is alright.
Back in August, a company higher-up asked me to do something related to our internal procedures. She also said it wasn't a very urgent thing, I would have until the end of February to do it. Consequently, I mentally dropped it to the lowest priority, since getting my editing and translating done every day was already taking up all of my time and effort.
Well, today I have a bit of time, so I decided to get started on this task... except I honestly have no recollection of what it is. I remember there's something I need to do, but I cannot, for the life of me, remember anything specific, because I haven't thought about it at all in the last couple of months.
Whelp, time to write a very awkward email to my higher-up.
Well, today I have a bit of time, so I decided to get started on this task... except I honestly have no recollection of what it is. I remember there's something I need to do, but I cannot, for the life of me, remember anything specific, because I haven't thought about it at all in the last couple of months.
Whelp, time to write a very awkward email to my higher-up.
That was my family after I craftsploded the kitchen and living room making costumes.
Zappit
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Well, this has been the toughest couple of days in my career. Two of my kids knew the student who died, and needed the counselors. My partner teacher (we're paired up in my school to switch classes for math and science) had him last year. She was really struggling.
My classroom is also across from the auditorium, where we had the grief groups and counselors. There were distraught kids passing my room all day, and it upset my kids even more. As bad as it was, it was a lot worse for other teachers.
The whole town really came together on this, though. A GoFundMe started by the boy's aunt to cover the expenses already raised over twenty thousand dollars. The teachers at the different schools have put a meal train together that covers all of November. We're doing a dress down day to collect more money. As truly horrific as this has been, it gives you some faith in your fellow man.
My classroom is also across from the auditorium, where we had the grief groups and counselors. There were distraught kids passing my room all day, and it upset my kids even more. As bad as it was, it was a lot worse for other teachers.
The whole town really came together on this, though. A GoFundMe started by the boy's aunt to cover the expenses already raised over twenty thousand dollars. The teachers at the different schools have put a meal train together that covers all of November. We're doing a dress down day to collect more money. As truly horrific as this has been, it gives you some faith in your fellow man.
Again Friday evening, again someone who calls in sick, and again everyone unwilling to take over the shift on Monday for personal reasons.
Dear team, you're a bunch of jackasses with no team spirit and my days of standing up for you to the bosses are about to come to an end. Fuckers.
Also, the job I applied for, back where I used to work, as coordinator of my previous job? Apparently, 9 years on the job, plus a year as a first line manager, plus a degree in management, plus having been the sole writer of the internal procedures which has now been rolled into the job I applied for, making me very literally the only person in the world to know all the ins and outs of the system and the make up of what goes where, all total up to "not the experience we're looking for".
I don't know what kind of white raven these guys want, but it's literally impossible to have better qualifications for the job. I fully expected to be turned down because I left, or because they preferred one of my former colleagues, who I'm sure would do a good job - being told my experience isn't right is just.....Wha?!
Dear team, you're a bunch of jackasses with no team spirit and my days of standing up for you to the bosses are about to come to an end. Fuckers.
Also, the job I applied for, back where I used to work, as coordinator of my previous job? Apparently, 9 years on the job, plus a year as a first line manager, plus a degree in management, plus having been the sole writer of the internal procedures which has now been rolled into the job I applied for, making me very literally the only person in the world to know all the ins and outs of the system and the make up of what goes where, all total up to "not the experience we're looking for".
I don't know what kind of white raven these guys want, but it's literally impossible to have better qualifications for the job. I fully expected to be turned down because I left, or because they preferred one of my former colleagues, who I'm sure would do a good job - being told my experience isn't right is just.....Wha?!
Chances are good they are turning you down for one of those other reasons, but many businesses won't tell you the real reason, and instead use the legally safe "Not the right fit in terms of skills/experience."
The heat index is 91 degrees....
I don't even want to walk to my car to start the weekend.
I don't even want to walk to my car to start the weekend.
Just spent the afternoon/early evening looking over old writing ideas, rough notes, or works in progress.
It wound up making me more depressed than before. I either hated what I had or didn't know what to do with it anymore. No wonder I keep thinking about giving up on writing altogether.
It wound up making me more depressed than before. I either hated what I had or didn't know what to do with it anymore. No wonder I keep thinking about giving up on writing altogether.
Flu symptoms with diarrhea could be campylobactor poisoning. You might want to see your doctor about it.
Not expecting a last-minute recue, nor a whole lot of room wherever I wind up next, so I best start unloading excess stuff. Like beds and bookshelves and whatnot.
In fact, I have a second full stereo setup for vinyl that won't have anywhere to go. A Technics SA-404 receiver that has been recent;y serviced, with a modified (internal preamp (and USB function) removed) Audio-Technica LP120 turntable. I'll have to get home to see what speakers are attached. IIRC they're Scott speakers.
In fact, I have a second full stereo setup for vinyl that won't have anywhere to go. A Technics SA-404 receiver that has been recent;y serviced, with a modified (internal preamp (and USB function) removed) Audio-Technica LP120 turntable. I'll have to get home to see what speakers are attached. IIRC they're Scott speakers.
Since just about 1/3 of people I know have the flu right now, I'm not gonna worry too much about it. I'll get over it soon.
My revised lit review and methods section are due on Tuesday. I can't focus on writing it. I've been trying for a week and a half to write, but I fix a few minor things then set it aside and get nothing more done. C'mon Brain! Get it together!
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That would be because Asians don't come from Lesbos.