Well finally the weekend is here. Thank heaven I am not doing any shopping this weekend and that mine is all complete.
Tomorrow is off to visit my mothers grave with my GF, Grandmother and Uncle/His wife flying in from Texas. I am the tour guide since none of them have been there since the burial and I was JUST there 5 years ago. Sigh......
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Tomorrow is off to visit my mothers grave with my GF, Grandmother and Uncle/His wife flying in from Texas. I am the tour guide since none of them have been there since the burial and I was JUST there 5 years ago. Sigh......
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thenewpope:
I have the same views on marriage...heh. I am bitter and I've never even been married.
Dreaded task complete. Getting a new phone from work and being a smart phone/pda type device the contacts are synchonise with the contacts that I keep in Outlook contacts. BUTTTTTT... the contacts on my old cell phone have never been in synch with my Outlook contacts and I need that info off the old cell phone.
Dreaded task? Reconcile these two contacts list into one...
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Dreaded task? Reconcile these two contacts list into one...
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cybele:
Yeah, my journal entries would definitely fall under the "eclectic" category. I do try to make them interesting. And every now and again I succeed! Glad you find them entertaining. 
Thank you so much for the kind words. To be honest, I tend to dislike having my picture taken. Never have considered myself particularly photogenic. Hated it even as a child.
Wow!! Twenty-four Christmas cards!?! And almost all of your gifts wrapped and placed under the tree!?! Impressive!! You have been one BUSY little elf!
Thank you so much for the kind words. To be honest, I tend to dislike having my picture taken. Never have considered myself particularly photogenic. Hated it even as a child.
Wow!! Twenty-four Christmas cards!?! And almost all of your gifts wrapped and placed under the tree!?! Impressive!! You have been one BUSY little elf!
pistolita:
Hahahahah. I don't ever buy cottonelle. I buy the organic stuff.. honestly. probably another reason i'm dirt poor all the time. But for that exact reason I buy the organic stuff. I don't need chemicals around that area fo sho! But I figure.. that if someone is going to BUY me toiletpaper for christmas.. I'm not going to be a choosey bitch.. and be all "uh uh.. i want the ORGANIC kind". You know? What people are willing to give, I am willing to receive.
I should update... yes.. yes I should.
Okay boring start over.
Ummm... nothing to say?
Okay okay, last night went and got the Christmas tree and decorated it while watching Christmas specials (Charlie Brown Chrismas and The Year Without a Santa Clause) all whilst drinking Hot Cocoa and Egg Nog.
My GF and I managed not to argue for the entire evening. Sigh... relationships are...
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Okay boring start over.
Ummm... nothing to say?
Okay okay, last night went and got the Christmas tree and decorated it while watching Christmas specials (Charlie Brown Chrismas and The Year Without a Santa Clause) all whilst drinking Hot Cocoa and Egg Nog.
My GF and I managed not to argue for the entire evening. Sigh... relationships are...
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cybele:
Yeah, relationships certainly are a series of ups and downs. Can't be a honeymoon 24-7. But, I guess what it ultimately comes down to is: do the good times out-number the bad times? If the answer is "no", well...then...life is too short, eh?
Yes, you may ask me a "personal question." (Sounds so serious!)
Yes, you may ask me a "personal question." (Sounds so serious!)
kleyopatra:
maybe you should try some drunken bomb sex??? ;o)
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not much to say. Was sick most of the weekend.
Hmmmm okay just tried to insert a bunch of emoticons... don't see them. Odd.
Had to call in sick to work today. Not good, 2 weeks on the job and calling in sick already, but hey what can I do I was not able to function without being within 30ft of the nearest restroom!!
Feeling...
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Hmmmm okay just tried to insert a bunch of emoticons... don't see them. Odd.
Had to call in sick to work today. Not good, 2 weeks on the job and calling in sick already, but hey what can I do I was not able to function without being within 30ft of the nearest restroom!!
Feeling...
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pistolita:
unemployed! oh man. i hope you find something you're looking for. jobs are hard man. i really hate them. but i guess the secret is finding something you LIKE to do. Well. I like to have sex and eat. That pretty much limits my options.
pistolita:
the lover (my bf) is sicker than shit. and it is my duty to take care of him.. sort of. That translates to: i shoveled a bunch of nyquil into his face so that i can spend some time on SG catching up.
Plus I work tomorrow. Overtime. Lame.
Plus I work tomorrow. Overtime. Lame.
A milestone hast been reached. 
Today my blinds were installed in my new home. This concludes all the items that I knew I was going to want/need when I first moved into the new house. 7 months and $6K later it is complete.
NOW... on to all the things I wanted to change since I moved in. The list grows on and on. hehe....
Christmas...
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Today my blinds were installed in my new home. This concludes all the items that I knew I was going to want/need when I first moved into the new house. 7 months and $6K later it is complete.
NOW... on to all the things I wanted to change since I moved in. The list grows on and on. hehe....
Christmas...
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pistolita:
oooo boy. how did you not add me as a friend earlier? you're in trouble.
thenewpope:
the funny thing is, recently I've realized how much I still have to learn. It kind of makes me not care so much about getting older. Now I look at my younger sisters (18 and 20) and they think they know everything there is to know already. I was like that too and it really makes me laugh now. And also feel kind of stupid....hahaha.
Stroke, Stroke, Stroke, Stroke... hmmmm yup that is good, very good, much improved.
Stroke, Stroke, Stroke.....
and what pray tell is it that I did all last night?
hehe.. I wish.
Nope, cleaning the family silver set that my Grandmother gave me. A 12 place setting set of about 100 pieces of silver from the 1890's. OMG, it is beautiful when cleaned but LORD HELP...
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Stroke, Stroke, Stroke.....
and what pray tell is it that I did all last night?
hehe.. I wish.
Nope, cleaning the family silver set that my Grandmother gave me. A 12 place setting set of about 100 pieces of silver from the 1890's. OMG, it is beautiful when cleaned but LORD HELP...
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pistolita:
thanks for the video comment. that made my day! i hope there's more soon. but only i and sg know the secrets of pistolita set-ness. muahaha. i guess you'll have to wait to see what's in store!
muahaha. i guess you'll have to wait to see what's in store!
cybele:
you always put the graphic together so nicely.
Thanks, my friend. That really just generally tends to be a happy accident.
Hope you had a nice Turkey Day! And may your week involve stroking something other than silver!
Thanks, my friend. That really just generally tends to be a happy accident.
Hope you had a nice Turkey Day! And may your week involve stroking something other than silver!
riding the bus...
So weird. So many weirdos. I have not riddent public transportion in Portland for probalby 15 years (I did in other locations whilst on vacation etc...). Plus riding from a rather poor neighborhood seems to up the weirdo factor. Oh well it is an adventure.
First two days of the job down. Whew.. I am tired. Lots to do and learn.
On...
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So weird. So many weirdos. I have not riddent public transportion in Portland for probalby 15 years (I did in other locations whilst on vacation etc...). Plus riding from a rather poor neighborhood seems to up the weirdo factor. Oh well it is an adventure.
First two days of the job down. Whew.. I am tired. Lots to do and learn.
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lyris:
That's crazy! Good to hear your new job is going well. Don't knock trimet. I miss trimet like whoa.
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pistolita:
it is a hassle! that's just the definition i was looking for. it's frusterating. so much to deal with. and the effects of the car crash follow you for a while. Anyway, thanks for your comments.
Well I start my new job next week. I am pretty stoked to be working downtown and not in the burbs and I think this company could be a good fit for me. If it does not work out the other company has already stated they would hire me later down the road if I change my mind. Nice to be wanted eh?
Not much...
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I am pretty stoked to be working downtown and not in the burbs and I think this company could be a good fit for me. If it does not work out the other company has already stated they would hire me later down the road if I change my mind. Nice to be wanted eh?
Not much...
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lushoasis:
That's cool, I also work right next to Rock Bottom.
Thank you for the wedding picture compliments
Thank you for the wedding picture compliments
tiffanymarie:
That's awesome that you found a job. I'm glad to hear it.
I'm not sure what's been my deal lately, but I've been really interested in real estate. Maybe it's my age and the fact that Calvin is going to be out of school in a year and a half. Granted we will not be able to afford buying a new house quite yet but I want to see what's out there. Anyhow my point being everytime I try to look realty up online they all want me to sign up. I don't want to be hassled when I know I'm not buying for a few more years. Is there any websites you know of?
I'm not sure what's been my deal lately, but I've been really interested in real estate. Maybe it's my age and the fact that Calvin is going to be out of school in a year and a half. Granted we will not be able to afford buying a new house quite yet but I want to see what's out there. Anyhow my point being everytime I try to look realty up online they all want me to sign up. I don't want to be hassled when I know I'm not buying for a few more years. Is there any websites you know of?
GAAAHHHHHHH!!!!!!
I was sure of which job I wanted, I even told them I was going to accept and the other place came back offering more $$$..
GAAAAAAAAHHHHH~~~~~ 
I am soooo confused.
I was sure of which job I wanted, I even told them I was going to accept and the other place came back offering more $$$..
GAAAAAAAAHHHHH~~~~~
I am soooo confused.
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lyris:
i can't believe i'm posting so many replies. whatever!! i am going to be aphrodite. i decided that it's my birthday so i can be self-indulgent if i want to; self esteem be damned!!
lyris:
jesus, this makes four. well, i'm blaming it on your not writing a new post. your fault i'm commenting so much!
you are too kind. man do i want to go to the library hotel. but i think it's still below Thailand and China on the list of ways to spend money. So, first (and hopefully next summer), i go there.
you are too kind. man do i want to go to the library hotel. but i think it's still below Thailand and China on the list of ways to spend money. So, first (and hopefully next summer), i go there.
Well, well, well....
two job offers came in on the same day. I have no idea which to accept. I have been thinking it over and over in my mind. Talking to friends/family, made some contacts who knew people at both companies and was able to have lengthy conversations with current and former employee's of both.
At first there was a sizable pay disparity that...
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two job offers came in on the same day. I have no idea which to accept. I have been thinking it over and over in my mind. Talking to friends/family, made some contacts who knew people at both companies and was able to have lengthy conversations with current and former employee's of both.
At first there was a sizable pay disparity that...
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lyris:
mazeltov!! hurray for job offers with pay increases!
figure out which one will keep you interested hour to hour better. take that one. take the one that's more likely to make you smile. also, keep in mind who you'll be working with.
yay! good luck. no bad decisions!
k
figure out which one will keep you interested hour to hour better. take that one. take the one that's more likely to make you smile. also, keep in mind who you'll be working with.
yay! good luck. no bad decisions!
k
ehma:
Hoorah! New jobs! Raises! YAY!
Right now I work in Tanasbourne, but I live about 30 miles away from Portland up HW30 on the Columbia River. Oo lalalaaaaaa.
Right now I work in Tanasbourne, but I live about 30 miles away from Portland up HW30 on the Columbia River. Oo lalalaaaaaa.
Well in terms of the job hunting this week is almost a total wash. Nobody lined anything up on Friday for Monday/Tuesday. Today I got something lined up for Friday and possibly another but Wed/Thu I am at the Career Counselor...
SOOOO that leaves tomorrow. Nobody sets up a interview the same day. So it is going to be a slow week. I better land...
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SOOOO that leaves tomorrow. Nobody sets up a interview the same day. So it is going to be a slow week. I better land...
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lyris:
i went of the grid for a few days. it was cleansing. i hope your interviewing stuff is going better. i handed out little toys and stickers to the kids. and no, they didn't hate me. and then i went to a friend's house and watched house and listened to NIN, which made me a happy duckling.
tiffanymarie:
Actually something else has popped up on the Safeway front. I was scared to mention it because I was positive about it. They are thinking about making me the Front End Manager there. Which would include a guaranteed 40 hrs a week. Plus journymen pay which is $15.70 compared to $8.36 an hour. Which is what I make there right now. My manager confirmed today that I am going to the training. But I'm still weary about it because are store doesn't really have the hours. If I need to I'll just tell them to transfer me to a store that does and needs a front end manager. Wish me luck.
And good luck to you and your endeavors.
And good luck to you and your endeavors.
Spent a large amount of time today going over my Myers Briggs and Strong Interest Inventory Profiles with my Career Counselor.
Very enlightening. I have never taken these before even though i was aware of them and their purpose.
I SOOOOO saw myself in them.
Ever take a Myers Briggs? I came out a ENTP. You can google it and several pages with descriptions will...
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Very enlightening. I have never taken these before even though i was aware of them and their purpose.
I SOOOOO saw myself in them.
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lyris:
stupid mail system. I just hope I put enough stamps on it. But i put a return address on it, too! so regardless, it'll get there eventually.
did you know that it costs 13 cents extra to mail somthing that's square? how fucking ridiculous is that?
did you know that it costs 13 cents extra to mail somthing that's square? how fucking ridiculous is that?
kleyopatra:
job hunting is not so fun....best of luck with yours....i think you made the right choice with that interest inventory thingy....hmmmm, is it too late for me to take one of those? and do you have the cliff notes for it?? ;o)
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