Typical day in "paradise"...
We bought a small SUV about a month ago.
Sunday afternoon, I backed into some guy, I was rolling at about 2 miles an hour. I pulled back into my parking space, and hopped out, to curse at MYSELF, because it was totally my fault. The following is the conversation with the guy I tapped:
Me (walking up to his car, because he had not bothered to get out): Wow, I am really sorry, I didn't see you.
Haitian man: *blank stare*
Me: are you ok?
Haitian man: *blank stare* then mumbles something I can't understand.
Me: I am sorry but, what?
Haitian man: Gesturing and mumbles more that I can't understand.
Me: I don't understand what you are saying.
Haitian man then gets out of his car to survey, there isn't any damage to either car. Then just gets in his car and drives off.
Me talking to a car that is driving away: I guess you don't want a copy of my insurance card...
Don't get me wrong, this hashed out in favor of me, it just irks me to no end to deal with people here. It's gotta be something in the water.
February 26, 2007
February 22, 2007
The thing about death...
OH WHAAAH - Anna body is decomposing. People, that is what happens when you die, and if she had lived with an OUNCE of self respect there would not be a question of the paternity and maybe she could have died with a little dignity.
**no more anna nicole...i promise**
All this death has sparked a debate in my house. The hubby known as J's final wishes are to be cremated and scattered in the ocean, I want to be buried. J's reasoning is this - burials are expensive and he does not want to rot in the ground.
My reasoning is a little frightening. Foremost, I don't want to be burned, second (and most morbid) is this, I have had a lot of death in my life. My oldest sister died when I was 6, and my mom at 16. They are buried next to one another, and my step-dad on the other side of mom. I went there A LOT and would tell them what was going on with me etc. If I didn't have that, I really think I would have just forgotten all about them. (Does this make me nutty?) If I were to die tomorrow, I would want the baby known as M to have that same bit of sanctuary.
J attributes my morbidity to the fact that I was raised Catholic and was shamed into hanging on to everything.
So, what is your opinion? Buried or fricasseed?
**no more anna nicole...i promise**
All this death has sparked a debate in my house. The hubby known as J's final wishes are to be cremated and scattered in the ocean, I want to be buried. J's reasoning is this - burials are expensive and he does not want to rot in the ground.
My reasoning is a little frightening. Foremost, I don't want to be burned, second (and most morbid) is this, I have had a lot of death in my life. My oldest sister died when I was 6, and my mom at 16. They are buried next to one another, and my step-dad on the other side of mom. I went there A LOT and would tell them what was going on with me etc. If I didn't have that, I really think I would have just forgotten all about them. (Does this make me nutty?) If I were to die tomorrow, I would want the baby known as M to have that same bit of sanctuary.
J attributes my morbidity to the fact that I was raised Catholic and was shamed into hanging on to everything.
So, what is your opinion? Buried or fricasseed?
February 15, 2007
Your new office manager...
My new title comes with a pat on the back. For now.
This morning, I met with my boss' boss. He was in town for the big GM meeting, and just wanted to come by to quell the notion that there are big layoffs coming down the pike.
He started off by blowing sunshine, telling me how important I am to "the team", yada yada yada. I let him and my new boss graze the topics of my new avenues, in return I told them how I welcome the opportunity, yada yada yada. Before I could stop the diarrhea that is usually my mouth, I said "if this turns out to be a mutually beneficial relationship, a 15 to 20% increase is fair market for the title."
I wanted to die AND throw up at the same time. I was talking to the general manager of operations in the United States. He is the BMOC among the US executives, and more than likely dines out per year what I make. Not exactly the person to discuss an increase with.
I thought he would laugh in my face, but, he just said "Give it 60 days and consider it done."
It pays to be forward sometimes.
This morning, I met with my boss' boss. He was in town for the big GM meeting, and just wanted to come by to quell the notion that there are big layoffs coming down the pike.
He started off by blowing sunshine, telling me how important I am to "the team", yada yada yada. I let him and my new boss graze the topics of my new avenues, in return I told them how I welcome the opportunity, yada yada yada. Before I could stop the diarrhea that is usually my mouth, I said "if this turns out to be a mutually beneficial relationship, a 15 to 20% increase is fair market for the title."
I wanted to die AND throw up at the same time. I was talking to the general manager of operations in the United States. He is the BMOC among the US executives, and more than likely dines out per year what I make. Not exactly the person to discuss an increase with.
I thought he would laugh in my face, but, he just said "Give it 60 days and consider it done."
It pays to be forward sometimes.
February 9, 2007
I stole this from http://carrisablog.com/. I figured that there could be worse ways to open up...
1. Are your parents married or divorced? Divorced when I was 11 after 20+ years.
2. Are you a vegetarian? Have you SEEN my ass? No, I am not
3. Do you believe in Heaven? I believe in something, not sure of what that is..
4. Have you ever come close to dying? Yes, a bullet missed my head by inches.
5. What jewelry do you wear 24/7? My wedding ring and a necklace that was my MILs.
6. Favorite time of day? That time right before the baby goes down for the last time of the day. She always seems so happy.
7. Do you eat the stems of broccoli? Yes
8. Do you wear makeup? I have to!
9. Ever have plastic surgery? Not yet
(What happened to #10?)
11. What do you wear to bed? T-shirt
12. Have you ever done anything illegal? Um, YEAH.. just never got caught.
13. Can you roll your tongue? Yes.
14. Do you tweeze your eyebrows? Only if I have had them waxed, as more of a maintenance, but I am HORRIBLE at upkeep on eyebrows.
15. What kind of sneakers? I don't wear them that often, I am more of a flip-flop girl.
16. Do you believe in abortions? Yes, I am proudly pro choice.
17. What is your hair color? My roots tell me a little grey, but the rest tells me reddish/blondish/brownish.
18. Future child’s name? If we have a boy - Jackson Russell (family names) if we were to have another girl - I am not sure.
19. Do you snore? Yes.
20. If you could go anywhere in the world where would it be? The Netherlands.
21. Do you sleep with stuffed animals? No, they invade my sleeping space.
22. If you won the lottery, what would you do first? Pay off debt.
23. Gold or silver? Silver - looks better on my skin.
24. Hamburger or hot dog? Burger.
25. If you could only eat one food for the rest of your life, what would it be? New York Strip - Medium rare.
26. City, beach or country? Beach
27. What was the last thing you touched? Work phone
28. Where did you eat last? Home.
29. When’s the last time you cried? When the baby known as M got her 2 month shots.
30. Do you read blogs? Yes, a freakin fuck ton.
31. Would you ever go out dressed like the opposite sex? As a goof, sure.
32. Ever been involved with the police? I have a friend that is a cop.
33. What’s your favorite shampoo conditioner and soap? Plain old Infusium 23.
34. Do you talk in your sleep? I don't know, I am sleeping.
35. Ocean or pool? Pool, the ocean scares me.
36. So, who has the original missing questions? I don’t know.
37. Who would you take on a ménage à trois for a dirty weekend? ooohhh - Dominic Purcell and Sawyer from Lost.
38. Window seat or aisle? Aisle
39. Ever met anyone famous? Joe Jurevicius - he was famous to me..., I have met Artie Lange.
40. Do you feel that you’ve had a truly successful life? Everyday above ground is a successful one.
41. Do you twirl your spaghetti or cut it? Twirl
42. Ricki Lake or Oprah Winfrey? Neither.
43. Basketball or Football? Football.
44. How long do your showers last? Typically about 10-12 mins.
45. Automatic or do you drive a stick? Automatic - my step father learned the hard and expensive way not to MAKE me drive a stick, I burn through 4 clutches in 6 months.
46. Cake or ice cream?Cake, but with no frosting.
47. Are you self-conscious? Yes, but I can hide it.
48. Have you ever drank so much you threw up? Twice, and my rotten sister Pam was the culprit each time.
49. Have you ever given money to a beggar? Yes.
50. Have you been in love? Yes.
51. Where do you wish you were? I wish I was sitting in a tropical locale reading the script to next weeks Grey's Anatomy so I know what happens with Meridith.
52. Are you wearing socks? Unfortunately
53. Have you ever ridden in an ambulance? Yes.
54. Can you tango? No.
55. Last gift you received? 5 dozen daisies, because the hubby known as J rawks!
56. Last sport you played? Softball
57. Things you spend a lot of money on? The daughter known as M.
58. Where do you live? Dania Beach, Florida
59. Where were you born? Ottawa, Illinois.
60. Last wedding attended? My brother in law got married at Disneyworld.
61. Spit or swallow? Nonya
62. Favorite position? Again, Nonya
63. Most hated food(s)? Brussel sprouts
(#64 called in sick)
65. Can you sing? Yes I can, but the REAL question is "can you carry a tune?"
66. Last person you instant messaged? My consultant, Thom.
67. Last place you went on holiday? To the wedding in Orlando.
68. Favorite regular drink? Diet Coke.
69. Current Song? Ball and Chain - Social Distortion
70. Tag 3 friends: Not yet - I haven't even told people I know about this blawg.
1. Are your parents married or divorced? Divorced when I was 11 after 20+ years.
2. Are you a vegetarian? Have you SEEN my ass? No, I am not
3. Do you believe in Heaven? I believe in something, not sure of what that is..
4. Have you ever come close to dying? Yes, a bullet missed my head by inches.
5. What jewelry do you wear 24/7? My wedding ring and a necklace that was my MILs.
6. Favorite time of day? That time right before the baby goes down for the last time of the day. She always seems so happy.
7. Do you eat the stems of broccoli? Yes
8. Do you wear makeup? I have to!
9. Ever have plastic surgery? Not yet
(What happened to #10?)
11. What do you wear to bed? T-shirt
12. Have you ever done anything illegal? Um, YEAH.. just never got caught.
13. Can you roll your tongue? Yes.
14. Do you tweeze your eyebrows? Only if I have had them waxed, as more of a maintenance, but I am HORRIBLE at upkeep on eyebrows.
15. What kind of sneakers? I don't wear them that often, I am more of a flip-flop girl.
16. Do you believe in abortions? Yes, I am proudly pro choice.
17. What is your hair color? My roots tell me a little grey, but the rest tells me reddish/blondish/brownish.
18. Future child’s name? If we have a boy - Jackson Russell (family names) if we were to have another girl - I am not sure.
19. Do you snore? Yes.
20. If you could go anywhere in the world where would it be? The Netherlands.
21. Do you sleep with stuffed animals? No, they invade my sleeping space.
22. If you won the lottery, what would you do first? Pay off debt.
23. Gold or silver? Silver - looks better on my skin.
24. Hamburger or hot dog? Burger.
25. If you could only eat one food for the rest of your life, what would it be? New York Strip - Medium rare.
26. City, beach or country? Beach
27. What was the last thing you touched? Work phone
28. Where did you eat last? Home.
29. When’s the last time you cried? When the baby known as M got her 2 month shots.
30. Do you read blogs? Yes, a freakin fuck ton.
31. Would you ever go out dressed like the opposite sex? As a goof, sure.
32. Ever been involved with the police? I have a friend that is a cop.
33. What’s your favorite shampoo conditioner and soap? Plain old Infusium 23.
34. Do you talk in your sleep? I don't know, I am sleeping.
35. Ocean or pool? Pool, the ocean scares me.
36. So, who has the original missing questions? I don’t know.
37. Who would you take on a ménage à trois for a dirty weekend? ooohhh - Dominic Purcell and Sawyer from Lost.
38. Window seat or aisle? Aisle
39. Ever met anyone famous? Joe Jurevicius - he was famous to me..., I have met Artie Lange.
40. Do you feel that you’ve had a truly successful life? Everyday above ground is a successful one.
41. Do you twirl your spaghetti or cut it? Twirl
42. Ricki Lake or Oprah Winfrey? Neither.
43. Basketball or Football? Football.
44. How long do your showers last? Typically about 10-12 mins.
45. Automatic or do you drive a stick? Automatic - my step father learned the hard and expensive way not to MAKE me drive a stick, I burn through 4 clutches in 6 months.
46. Cake or ice cream?Cake, but with no frosting.
47. Are you self-conscious? Yes, but I can hide it.
48. Have you ever drank so much you threw up? Twice, and my rotten sister Pam was the culprit each time.
49. Have you ever given money to a beggar? Yes.
50. Have you been in love? Yes.
51. Where do you wish you were? I wish I was sitting in a tropical locale reading the script to next weeks Grey's Anatomy so I know what happens with Meridith.
52. Are you wearing socks? Unfortunately
53. Have you ever ridden in an ambulance? Yes.
54. Can you tango? No.
55. Last gift you received? 5 dozen daisies, because the hubby known as J rawks!
56. Last sport you played? Softball
57. Things you spend a lot of money on? The daughter known as M.
58. Where do you live? Dania Beach, Florida
59. Where were you born? Ottawa, Illinois.
60. Last wedding attended? My brother in law got married at Disneyworld.
61. Spit or swallow? Nonya
62. Favorite position? Again, Nonya
63. Most hated food(s)? Brussel sprouts
(#64 called in sick)
65. Can you sing? Yes I can, but the REAL question is "can you carry a tune?"
66. Last person you instant messaged? My consultant, Thom.
67. Last place you went on holiday? To the wedding in Orlando.
68. Favorite regular drink? Diet Coke.
69. Current Song? Ball and Chain - Social Distortion
70. Tag 3 friends: Not yet - I haven't even told people I know about this blawg.
February 8, 2007
The gauntlet has been thrown down..
The "greatest job ever" is evolving. It was announced today that my former boss known as S, will be taking another position with the company. That sounds better than "his position was eliminated, and we threw him a bone so he wouldn't leave.".
It ought to be interesting how my job will shake out. I would love to tell you that I have a really important job, doing world changing deeds. But, if you take all of the fancy titles out of what I do, it comes down to this - I am an Office Manager who placates consultants.
Moving on...
This whole Anna Nicole thing is strange. I live 5 miles from the Hard Rock where she died. There has been a media frenzy here. I will admit that this is sad, but really, who didn't see this coming from a mile away? Anna Nicole lived her own tragic existence, and has now achieved her tabloid end.
I just really feel for her infant daughter.
So here is my question to you - tragic accidental/natural death or suicide?
It ought to be interesting how my job will shake out. I would love to tell you that I have a really important job, doing world changing deeds. But, if you take all of the fancy titles out of what I do, it comes down to this - I am an Office Manager who placates consultants.
Moving on...
This whole Anna Nicole thing is strange. I live 5 miles from the Hard Rock where she died. There has been a media frenzy here. I will admit that this is sad, but really, who didn't see this coming from a mile away? Anna Nicole lived her own tragic existence, and has now achieved her tabloid end.
I just really feel for her infant daughter.
So here is my question to you - tragic accidental/natural death or suicide?
February 6, 2007
Change going forward..
RockStar Mommy (not sure how to link) has an interesting topic about mothers and daughters.
My mother died when I was 16, outside of what my older brothers and sisters tell me, there are many unanswered questions I have.
I could go into what happened, but that is many other posts for many other days.
If I can get some traffic here... I would like everyones opinion on how to avoid the sins of parents past?
I'll take some lurve how to do the links too..
and go....
My mother died when I was 16, outside of what my older brothers and sisters tell me, there are many unanswered questions I have.
I could go into what happened, but that is many other posts for many other days.
If I can get some traffic here... I would like everyones opinion on how to avoid the sins of parents past?
I'll take some lurve how to do the links too..
and go....
February 5, 2007
So...yeah....unmotivated
I wanted to keep this blog light.
But, I am bummed. And it is time I just come out with it.
I have labeled my job as the greatest ever had. I will go as far as to say that I work in the software industry. I really wrestled with taking this job 2 years ago, because I had worked in this realm before and was laid off.
It was laid out like this -
1. My boss' position was eliminated.
2. They want me to stay to take over another region in addition to the one I have.
I don't know what I want to do. If I stay, do I become as disposable as my boss? Will there be a generous pay hike to take on more responsibilities?
There are just so many questions.
But, there are other options. Of which I can't discuss at this time, or from this computer.
But, I am bummed. And it is time I just come out with it.
I have labeled my job as the greatest ever had. I will go as far as to say that I work in the software industry. I really wrestled with taking this job 2 years ago, because I had worked in this realm before and was laid off.
It was laid out like this -
1. My boss' position was eliminated.
2. They want me to stay to take over another region in addition to the one I have.
I don't know what I want to do. If I stay, do I become as disposable as my boss? Will there be a generous pay hike to take on more responsibilities?
There are just so many questions.
But, there are other options. Of which I can't discuss at this time, or from this computer.
February 2, 2007
Greatest job ever...
Yeah, so I thought. I am still employed.
Can't really elaborate that much, but, the coolest man I have ever worked for, his position has been eliminated.
I am bummed beyond words.
I have been in the workforce for 17 years (holy shit that makes me sound old). In those 17 years, I have liked AND respect exactly two bosses. The boss now known as S is one of them.
We'll see what next week brings.
Can't really elaborate that much, but, the coolest man I have ever worked for, his position has been eliminated.
I am bummed beyond words.
I have been in the workforce for 17 years (holy shit that makes me sound old). In those 17 years, I have liked AND respect exactly two bosses. The boss now known as S is one of them.
We'll see what next week brings.
February 1, 2007
Muffin top
So, I may or may not have mentioned this before, but I just had a baby in November. During my whole pregnancy, I gained 35 pounds. This may sound like a ton to some people, but I am a generously proportioned girl and proud to say that I gained only 35 lbs. Generously proportioned meaning: I have fought the battle of the bulge my whole life.
The week before I went back to work, I went through my closet to clean out all the maternity work wear, as to not be tempted to wear them while not pregnant. Not that there is anything wrong with that, but, I just made the preference for myself as a motivator to lose the 20 that I have to lose to get back to my pre-baby weight. Never mind the additional 40 that I would LIKE to lose.
This morning while trying to pick out something to wear, I decided to wear jeans. I get them on, zip them up and look in the mirror. To my horror, I was sporting world class muffin top. Horrified, I throw on the shirt - AND YOU CAN STILL SEE IT. I went through about 15 different tops before I found something acceptable.
Sadly, the acceptable top is a maternity top. Tonight I am sealing the maternity clothes box with tape...
The week before I went back to work, I went through my closet to clean out all the maternity work wear, as to not be tempted to wear them while not pregnant. Not that there is anything wrong with that, but, I just made the preference for myself as a motivator to lose the 20 that I have to lose to get back to my pre-baby weight. Never mind the additional 40 that I would LIKE to lose.
This morning while trying to pick out something to wear, I decided to wear jeans. I get them on, zip them up and look in the mirror. To my horror, I was sporting world class muffin top. Horrified, I throw on the shirt - AND YOU CAN STILL SEE IT. I went through about 15 different tops before I found something acceptable.
Sadly, the acceptable top is a maternity top. Tonight I am sealing the maternity clothes box with tape...
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