Well, according to Al Gore, those of us who don't believe in global warming to the extent he does are "a tiny minority" (so he said in his new 60 Minutes interview). Let's see Mr. Gore... You say us humans are causing all the world's climate troubles and we should cut back on everything, yet you have an energy-guzzling mansion and you fly around everywhere on a private jet, while the rest of us fly on jumbo jets, take the busses to work or carpool, and try to combine as many trips as we can when we take care of errands, not for the environment, but because we can't afford the gas prices, car prices, insurance prices, and everything else that has gone up in cost because of your global warming BS driving up the cost of food because grains are being turned into ethanol because the Saudis own our oil pocketbook! Never mind the GROWING scientific opinion that our planet is actually NOT changing as much as you say it is. And even IF this planet warms up, the truth is that we'd head for an ice age as the cold snows melt into the oceans and disrupt the temperate water cycles that make sure most of this world has 4 seasons! Geez, Mr. Gore, it seems your theory is sinking in a load of nearly frozen turd! You were a much better as a VP, perhaps you should go back to big daddy (Clinton) and get a b***h slap from his wife. Oh wait... Nevermind, I'm too liable to offend too many friends. And I wouldn't want to insult Mr. Clinton, much as I can't stand his (*****) of a wife.
Now on the call for Hillary to drop out of the race. There is a worry that she's hurting her party's chance to win in November. Don't worry, any damage she's done will be fixed by August by McCain. He bungles so much the world will laugh at us for how we so mistrusted the process. Clinton will stick it out until she's utterly humiliated, and then we'll move on. She'll go back to Arkansas, lick her wounds, and plot her next power play. Then her husband will break the news to her in bed that her career is over, she'll slap him and ground him to the couch (again), and go back to plotting. The rest of us will be groaning every time we turn on the TV because of all the political ads we won't be able to escape, unsure of which moron to vote for. Obama will be saying to his kin "see what a homeboy can do" while the rest of us try to decide if he is the lesser of the evils. So here's to 6 months of uncertainty and a hope that the next president won't be nearly as bad as the one we're stuck with now.
Continuing on Clinton, she has now said she wants a universal health care package where we individuals contribute 5-10% of our paycheck to our (mandatory) insurance. Let's see here, that's on top of the taxes that will surely go up (mind you many of us already cough up a third of each check), the higher food prices, higher oil prices, higher hospital costs (whether or not you have insurance)... Can we REALLY afford any more deductions from our checks? Give me a break! We have to find a way to bring down prices... And the best way I know of to do that is competition, not forced government regulations. Some things the government needs to be involved in, some things it needs to stay OUT of.
Monday, March 31, 2008
Wal-Mart Sickness
This is just sick, and another reason to NOT shop at Wal-Mart. If they
treat a (former for obvious reasons) Wal-Mart employee like this when
she cannot defend herself, how would they treat you? Just go read...
Please.
treat a (former for obvious reasons) Wal-Mart employee like this when
she cannot defend herself, how would they treat you? Just go read...
Please.
http://news.aol.com/story/_a/wal-mart-sues-disabled-ex-employee/20080329083609990001
Answers for a Soldier's Family
For nearly four years, the family of US Army soldier Matt Maupin have wondered
where their MIA son was, hoping beyond reason that he was alive. But yesterday
they learned that their son was indeed dead. While their grief is tremendous,
now that their son's remains are on their way home, they - and the rest of us -
can give him the hero's burial he deserves, and the family can finally find some
closure.
May God give them the serenity and comfort that they need so much. May the world
never forget the sacrifices made by all of our military personnel.
where their MIA son was, hoping beyond reason that he was alive. But yesterday
they learned that their son was indeed dead. While their grief is tremendous,
now that their son's remains are on their way home, they - and the rest of us -
can give him the hero's burial he deserves, and the family can finally find some
closure.
May God give them the serenity and comfort that they need so much. May the world
never forget the sacrifices made by all of our military personnel.
Sunday, March 30, 2008
Ahhh... Serenity
Today is a good day. I'm determined to make it a good day. I'm determined to
have ONE day of mental clarity, relaxation, and no stress. I'm determined, if
just for 24 hours, to not worry about my work situation, the weather (the lack
of resources to combat it), or anything else for that matter. I'm determined to
do as little as possible (the greatest effort I intend to undertake today is
getting out of the tub after a hot soak), so long as the cats are taken care of.
The litterbox was scooped yesterday so there's only food and water to worry
about today, and that's a whole wopping minute's worth of work, most of it spent
getting Nimbus' head out of the food bowl so I can put the rest of his food IN
the bowl lol. So why am I so determined to do (or not do lol) this? I need one
day to just relax, to get back to what I once was before the tides of change
started last fall. I need one day of stress-free relaxation, silent serenity,
and laziness. I've had a little here and there, but nothing that could drown out
the noise and stress of my everyday life. I don't want to watch the news, I
don't want to struggle to accomplish a mission on my xbox game. If it's not good
news, I don't really want to know right now. If I can't accomplish the mission
in the first two tries, I don't want to do it right now. Maybe later today I'll
do it, but not right now. I need a day to just relax and reintroduce me to
myself! Today I let Nimbus drink the bath water before I get it nasty. Today I
lounge around, not even going out if I don't want to. Today... Today is my
"holiday", my one day to be stress-free, relaxed, and care free. I started easy.
I got my 8 hours of sleep (which is rare lately), woke up, and went back to
sleep for a few more hours. For once, I want to enjoy life, not just live the
day to day grind.
This is why I love cats so much. When I woke up the first time this morning,
Nimbus came to greet me and purred me back to sleep, reminding me that I had the
day off and had nowhere that I needed to be. When I woke up the second time,
Curzon was snuggled up with me, sound asleep on top of the blankets, reminding
me that I could - and should - stay in bed and relax for once. The cats have
reminded me that I am the center of their universe and as such, I should rest
once in a while, as an exhausted hunter doesn't bring home dinner. So today, I
am not human. Today, I am feline. Watch out Garfield, here I come!!!! Lmao
In all seriousness, after the week I've had I really do need to rest. I've
worked way beyond my time, done tasks that wasn't on my task list, been caught
in the middle of managerial power struggles, and had physical pains in places I
haven't had in years, including a near panic attack at work. Work shouldn't
stress me out like this. I shouldn't let it stress me out either. But I'm a
soldier fighting a war for chump change to feed my (feline and human) family. 3
souls depend on me right now to bring home dinner, and while they would still be
eating if I wasn't working, they would know the difference and wouldn't be the
comfortable, relaxed, stress-less felines that they were meant to - and should
always - be.
I'm not sure if it's because they're Maine Coons or it's just a feline trait,
but these cats sense every change. They know when we're stressed, sick,
depressed, or need to sleep, and act accordingly. They should never feel like
they have to do the hunting to feed themselves, but the twins, if they could
talk, could tell of several times since I rescued them where they didn't know
where dinner was coming from, almost entirely from their first year with me. I
have spent the last 5 years determined that they never EVER go through that
again. I will go without before they will. They are my strength no matter what I
do or what happens. They keep both of us humans in check, giving us the "snub"
if they think one of us has behaved wrongly to the other or one of them (and
sometimes we have no idea what has happened in their eyes and have spent days
trying to figure it out). They taught me how to open myself up and let someone
in (thus enabling me to trust Mr. Cat enough to let him into my life) and then
to know that there's always room for more (surprises happen *glares at Nimbus
then laughs*).
So today is a day to pamper myself, and in turn, pampering every soul around me,
human and feline, that has felt the wrath of my stress and anxiety. And today is
the day none of you will (hopefully) have to either read or skip one of my
political rantings! Today is all-things-bad-free holiday in the House of Cat!
have ONE day of mental clarity, relaxation, and no stress. I'm determined, if
just for 24 hours, to not worry about my work situation, the weather (the lack
of resources to combat it), or anything else for that matter. I'm determined to
do as little as possible (the greatest effort I intend to undertake today is
getting out of the tub after a hot soak), so long as the cats are taken care of.
The litterbox was scooped yesterday so there's only food and water to worry
about today, and that's a whole wopping minute's worth of work, most of it spent
getting Nimbus' head out of the food bowl so I can put the rest of his food IN
the bowl lol. So why am I so determined to do (or not do lol) this? I need one
day to just relax, to get back to what I once was before the tides of change
started last fall. I need one day of stress-free relaxation, silent serenity,
and laziness. I've had a little here and there, but nothing that could drown out
the noise and stress of my everyday life. I don't want to watch the news, I
don't want to struggle to accomplish a mission on my xbox game. If it's not good
news, I don't really want to know right now. If I can't accomplish the mission
in the first two tries, I don't want to do it right now. Maybe later today I'll
do it, but not right now. I need a day to just relax and reintroduce me to
myself! Today I let Nimbus drink the bath water before I get it nasty. Today I
lounge around, not even going out if I don't want to. Today... Today is my
"holiday", my one day to be stress-free, relaxed, and care free. I started easy.
I got my 8 hours of sleep (which is rare lately), woke up, and went back to
sleep for a few more hours. For once, I want to enjoy life, not just live the
day to day grind.
This is why I love cats so much. When I woke up the first time this morning,
Nimbus came to greet me and purred me back to sleep, reminding me that I had the
day off and had nowhere that I needed to be. When I woke up the second time,
Curzon was snuggled up with me, sound asleep on top of the blankets, reminding
me that I could - and should - stay in bed and relax for once. The cats have
reminded me that I am the center of their universe and as such, I should rest
once in a while, as an exhausted hunter doesn't bring home dinner. So today, I
am not human. Today, I am feline. Watch out Garfield, here I come!!!! Lmao
In all seriousness, after the week I've had I really do need to rest. I've
worked way beyond my time, done tasks that wasn't on my task list, been caught
in the middle of managerial power struggles, and had physical pains in places I
haven't had in years, including a near panic attack at work. Work shouldn't
stress me out like this. I shouldn't let it stress me out either. But I'm a
soldier fighting a war for chump change to feed my (feline and human) family. 3
souls depend on me right now to bring home dinner, and while they would still be
eating if I wasn't working, they would know the difference and wouldn't be the
comfortable, relaxed, stress-less felines that they were meant to - and should
always - be.
I'm not sure if it's because they're Maine Coons or it's just a feline trait,
but these cats sense every change. They know when we're stressed, sick,
depressed, or need to sleep, and act accordingly. They should never feel like
they have to do the hunting to feed themselves, but the twins, if they could
talk, could tell of several times since I rescued them where they didn't know
where dinner was coming from, almost entirely from their first year with me. I
have spent the last 5 years determined that they never EVER go through that
again. I will go without before they will. They are my strength no matter what I
do or what happens. They keep both of us humans in check, giving us the "snub"
if they think one of us has behaved wrongly to the other or one of them (and
sometimes we have no idea what has happened in their eyes and have spent days
trying to figure it out). They taught me how to open myself up and let someone
in (thus enabling me to trust Mr. Cat enough to let him into my life) and then
to know that there's always room for more (surprises happen *glares at Nimbus
then laughs*).
So today is a day to pamper myself, and in turn, pampering every soul around me,
human and feline, that has felt the wrath of my stress and anxiety. And today is
the day none of you will (hopefully) have to either read or skip one of my
political rantings! Today is all-things-bad-free holiday in the House of Cat!
Saturday, March 29, 2008
Everett visits paralysis researchers - Yahoo! News
Everett visits paralysis researchers - Yahoo! News
This is just incredible, that our scientists are to this point. God gave us all brains, some of us just have incredibly ingenious ones!
This is just incredible, that our scientists are to this point. God gave us all brains, some of us just have incredibly ingenious ones!
Pampered
I have decided tonight I will pamper myself. No I didn't take my white willow like I should've this morning, and I still haven't. But that's what I get for getting up later than I should've and rushing like a mad chicken. But today I rubbed down the top of my feet with my new lotion I use for my hands because of the beating and abuse they get at work. I figured my hands are the softest they've been in ages, maybe now my feet will be too. I will not apply to the bottoms though. I like a wee toughness down there (you ever try to walk barefoot with soft feet? LOL), and besides, it's cold and I'm ticklish! So my back may still hurt (though not as bad as it could be), but my feet and hands feel pampered! LOL
Tonight I'll be a rebel and not even think about going to bed until 9pm... wow, I remember when that used to be early... *sigh*
Tonight I'll be a rebel and not even think about going to bed until 9pm... wow, I remember when that used to be early... *sigh*
Both Sides of the Fence
I'm really tired of the politicians saying that the other guy is wrong and they're right.
1. McCain was right - sorta - when he said the government shouldn't be bailing out people who knowingly took out loans for houses they knew they couldn't afford. BUT we need to find a way to help the innocent victims of predatory lending practices and a way to punish those corporations who specifically targeted the "easiest prey" as well as laws to prevent it from happening again.
2. The democrats are right - we need to get out of Iraq as soon as possible. BUT that may not be overnight or in the next few years. We cannot afford an unstable Iraq, we cannot fail them again (as they see we did back in Gulf War I). Doing so would only create a power vacuum that the Iranians, Syrians, and Saudis would just not be able to resist. The terrorists would have an effective base better than even Afghanistan was for them. And 4000+ lives lost CANNOT be lost in vain.
3. President Bush lied to us when the drumbeats of war were getting louder. BUT Saddam was a very evil man, some even say our generation's Hitler. He had to be removed from power. We just did it the wrong way.
4. Our children need and deserve health insurance. BUT the rich shouldn't be able to get in on the taxpayer funded insurance meant for the poor. Also, mandatory health insurance shouldn't be required of adults. It's one more bill many of the poor, working poor, and lower middle class in our country can't afford.
5. Yes we have one of the most - if not THE most - technologically advanced militaries in the world. BUT that technology doesn't replace boots on the ground. No machinery can replace a soldier, not completely, not yet. And even IF it could, war would only last even longer as there would no longer be a human cost to war, soldier-wise.
So my message for today is...
I don't really care if you're pro-Iraq war or anti-Iraq war. It doesn't matter right now, not for the sake of this discussion. STOP TREATING OUR VETS LIKE OUR VIETNAM VETS WERE TREATED. They are merely soldiers obeying the orders of the Commander in Chief, as required by military law, contract, and national duty. They are doing the best they can with the orders and equipment given. They should be treated as heroes, serving their country with every breath they take, some right down to their final breath, not as war criminals. Prosecute the ones who break the rules, but don't just go after the soldier obeying orders, go easy on him if he was merely obeying orders. Throw the legal book at the one who gave the orders. So Clinton got a blow job... he put Libya in its place and kept us in relative peace and prosperity for 8 years. Yes, 911 might and probably still would have happened. But Afghanistan would be a lot further along right now and there wouldn't be over 4000 dead vets from Iraq. But to try to impeach Bush now would be futile as he only has months to go and impeachment is a long and ugly process, even if the populous says they support it. History will remember his (mis)deeds, so long as we pass the lessons on.
1. McCain was right - sorta - when he said the government shouldn't be bailing out people who knowingly took out loans for houses they knew they couldn't afford. BUT we need to find a way to help the innocent victims of predatory lending practices and a way to punish those corporations who specifically targeted the "easiest prey" as well as laws to prevent it from happening again.
2. The democrats are right - we need to get out of Iraq as soon as possible. BUT that may not be overnight or in the next few years. We cannot afford an unstable Iraq, we cannot fail them again (as they see we did back in Gulf War I). Doing so would only create a power vacuum that the Iranians, Syrians, and Saudis would just not be able to resist. The terrorists would have an effective base better than even Afghanistan was for them. And 4000+ lives lost CANNOT be lost in vain.
3. President Bush lied to us when the drumbeats of war were getting louder. BUT Saddam was a very evil man, some even say our generation's Hitler. He had to be removed from power. We just did it the wrong way.
4. Our children need and deserve health insurance. BUT the rich shouldn't be able to get in on the taxpayer funded insurance meant for the poor. Also, mandatory health insurance shouldn't be required of adults. It's one more bill many of the poor, working poor, and lower middle class in our country can't afford.
5. Yes we have one of the most - if not THE most - technologically advanced militaries in the world. BUT that technology doesn't replace boots on the ground. No machinery can replace a soldier, not completely, not yet. And even IF it could, war would only last even longer as there would no longer be a human cost to war, soldier-wise.
So my message for today is...
I don't really care if you're pro-Iraq war or anti-Iraq war. It doesn't matter right now, not for the sake of this discussion. STOP TREATING OUR VETS LIKE OUR VIETNAM VETS WERE TREATED. They are merely soldiers obeying the orders of the Commander in Chief, as required by military law, contract, and national duty. They are doing the best they can with the orders and equipment given. They should be treated as heroes, serving their country with every breath they take, some right down to their final breath, not as war criminals. Prosecute the ones who break the rules, but don't just go after the soldier obeying orders, go easy on him if he was merely obeying orders. Throw the legal book at the one who gave the orders. So Clinton got a blow job... he put Libya in its place and kept us in relative peace and prosperity for 8 years. Yes, 911 might and probably still would have happened. But Afghanistan would be a lot further along right now and there wouldn't be over 4000 dead vets from Iraq. But to try to impeach Bush now would be futile as he only has months to go and impeachment is a long and ugly process, even if the populous says they support it. History will remember his (mis)deeds, so long as we pass the lessons on.
Some Miscellaneous Thoughts
1. Dang it's too chilly outside to be springtime. When's it gonna hit 70 and stay there? 50 in the am wouldn't be bad to walk in. And the sun might actually rise before 6am for once...
2. It gets dark too early *turns on artificial sun* LMAO
3. Politicians suck. (more to come in a few minutes in another blog)
4. I really need to get my thoughts together. Perhaps a pen and pad at work... haha. When am I going to find a second to jot down a note I probably won't be able to figure out later?
2. It gets dark too early *turns on artificial sun* LMAO
3. Politicians suck. (more to come in a few minutes in another blog)
4. I really need to get my thoughts together. Perhaps a pen and pad at work... haha. When am I going to find a second to jot down a note I probably won't be able to figure out later?
Message to Bloggers
Hey guys and gals. I apologize for being quiet as of late, as I've not been in much of a good mood lately. It's been a rough week at work, and it's been draining on me emotionally and mentally, never mind the physical drain from the constant exhaustion. I have been reading most of your blogs at least now and then when I get the chance (usually on the pda in bed right before bedtime, thus the lack of comments). I just want to let you all know I'm still (at least sorta) keeping up, even if it don't seem as if I have. I'll probably write more this weekend as I have tomorrow and Monday off, and I don't have to do as much laundry on Monday (as I did almost all of it last time LOL). But I'll be around somewhere sometime this weekend lol.
Thursday, March 27, 2008
Work Thought of The Day
Why does things suddenly change so drastically the moment a "big wig" comes in to visit and/or inspect? Isn't things supposed to ALWAYS be that way? And shouldn't one operate as such?
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
Thought for the day...
...Why is it when you need the bus to run late, it runs just barely early but when you sure could use it to run a minute or two early even, it's a half hour late?
Monday, March 24, 2008
Day Off?!?
I really enjoyed yesterday as much as one may expect, though I felt like just
staying to myself ALL day, but I didn't. Today was a "do-it-all" day. I checked
work to see if my new umbrella was there - they THINK it accidentally got walked
off with by one of the bread delvery guys (I had it hanging off of the empty
crates). Went across the street to get a couple things from one of the stores in
the plaza and then stopped at the grocery store to get more stuff for my lunches
and more tea - stupid me didn't get more Saturday and I ran out last night and
was stuck drinking water - boring!! Came home and pulled load 1 out of the
dryer, put load 2 in the dryer, put load 3 in the dryer, then ate lunch and then
did it all over again with the laundry. I said I wouldn't do it, but I did. I
ended up doing 5 loads of laundry today! But my laundry pile is gone except for
my cat hair magnet shirts that I can't get the hair OFF of and might end up
throwing away cause they're not fit for wearing. I still got load 3 in the dryer
(it's about to come out), load 4 waiting to go in the dryer, and load 5 in the
wash. But I'm doing fine, though I still have to hang up all the shirts. I guess
I can't complain too much, though I'm surely happy I have the day off to do my
laundry instead of having to try to sneak in one day after work.
So off I go to finish my chicken nuggets then do a laundry pull.
staying to myself ALL day, but I didn't. Today was a "do-it-all" day. I checked
work to see if my new umbrella was there - they THINK it accidentally got walked
off with by one of the bread delvery guys (I had it hanging off of the empty
crates). Went across the street to get a couple things from one of the stores in
the plaza and then stopped at the grocery store to get more stuff for my lunches
and more tea - stupid me didn't get more Saturday and I ran out last night and
was stuck drinking water - boring!! Came home and pulled load 1 out of the
dryer, put load 2 in the dryer, put load 3 in the dryer, then ate lunch and then
did it all over again with the laundry. I said I wouldn't do it, but I did. I
ended up doing 5 loads of laundry today! But my laundry pile is gone except for
my cat hair magnet shirts that I can't get the hair OFF of and might end up
throwing away cause they're not fit for wearing. I still got load 3 in the dryer
(it's about to come out), load 4 waiting to go in the dryer, and load 5 in the
wash. But I'm doing fine, though I still have to hang up all the shirts. I guess
I can't complain too much, though I'm surely happy I have the day off to do my
laundry instead of having to try to sneak in one day after work.
So off I go to finish my chicken nuggets then do a laundry pull.
Saturday, March 22, 2008
Candidates' Passports
You know a lot has been made of the candidates' passports being
"compromised" over the last few months. While this in itself isn't as
big a deal as the media is making it, there are some troubling
questions.
1. Why did it take this long to come out?
2. Why didn't the head of the department (which would be... Condi
Rice) know about it when it happened?
3. What information was taken from it and who was it given to? (Though
there isn't much "dirt" in a passport file, though it does pose a risk
via identity theft, though in this case I don't think that's an issue.
It's more likely to be a means of someone with an agenda to get
something on one of the candidates that could be used maliciously.)
4. Why hasn't EVERYONE caught snooping been fired and investigated for
breach of privacy laws?
5. Why were these files only "flagged" and not blocked access?
"compromised" over the last few months. While this in itself isn't as
big a deal as the media is making it, there are some troubling
questions.
1. Why did it take this long to come out?
2. Why didn't the head of the department (which would be... Condi
Rice) know about it when it happened?
3. What information was taken from it and who was it given to? (Though
there isn't much "dirt" in a passport file, though it does pose a risk
via identity theft, though in this case I don't think that's an issue.
It's more likely to be a means of someone with an agenda to get
something on one of the candidates that could be used maliciously.)
4. Why hasn't EVERYONE caught snooping been fired and investigated for
breach of privacy laws?
5. Why were these files only "flagged" and not blocked access?
Just some thoughts...
Friday, March 21, 2008
Inspirational People
There's a guy that catches the same bus I usually do when I get off at
the time I am this week. He's got to be in his 80s, almost completely
deaf, and obviously not in the best of health. Yet he still gets out
often, even in the cold, and does what he can on his own. He never
moans or complains, and there are so many services out here for all
seniors, if he needed help, he could surely get it. But this guy keeps
going. I can only hope I am that resilient if I'm stuck on this planet
that long!
Who crossed your path today that made a difference to you? And did you
pass it on, even if it just meant smiling at someone who looked like
they needed it?
the time I am this week. He's got to be in his 80s, almost completely
deaf, and obviously not in the best of health. Yet he still gets out
often, even in the cold, and does what he can on his own. He never
moans or complains, and there are so many services out here for all
seniors, if he needed help, he could surely get it. But this guy keeps
going. I can only hope I am that resilient if I'm stuck on this planet
that long!
Who crossed your path today that made a difference to you? And did you
pass it on, even if it just meant smiling at someone who looked like
they needed it?
Thursday, March 20, 2008
Burr
I hope none of ya's had to be out in this weather today. It wasn't so much cold here as it was WINDY. Heck I think the wind tried to blow me off my arse! LOL... oh and Walter... no bragging. I know it's probably MUCH nicer weather there... but you're heading into winter... and friend, I AM SO TIRED OF WINTER ALREADY! You can have it ROFLMAO.
My lotion is working nicely, I have baby-soft hands now!!! And the handwashing isn't killing it the moment any soap touches it either. Just oddly enough I have one itchy knuckle.
Anyways, I'm off to watch tv, I'm sure I'll find something to talk about... lol.
My lotion is working nicely, I have baby-soft hands now!!! And the handwashing isn't killing it the moment any soap touches it either. Just oddly enough I have one itchy knuckle.
Anyways, I'm off to watch tv, I'm sure I'll find something to talk about... lol.
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
Why Isn’t THIS in the News?
Off of CNN (article quoted below in its entirety off my RSS reader):
CNN - World News
Emir steps in to stem Kuwait's conflict
(CNN) -- Kuwait's leader dissolved parliament on Wednesday and called for early
elections, after the Cabinet resigned this week following a power struggle with
the government.
Kuwait's emir has dissolved parliament following conflict between the Cabinet
and govenrment.
The emir, Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmad al-Sabah, said he was forced to dissolve
parliament to safeguard Kuwait's national unity, citing the fragile political
situation in the region and his primary concern for internal security and
stability.
New elections have been set for May 17, according to Kuwait's state-run news
agency, KUNA.
According to Kuwait's constitution, elections must be held within 60 days of
dissolving parliament.
Kuwait's parliament, made up mostly of opposition politicians, has been locked
in a feud with the government which it accuses of corruption and abuse of power.
Parliament has continuously called for some government members to be
investigated, which is what prompted the Cabinet to resign this week.
Al-Sabah said he tried to get lawmakers and government ministers to reconcile
their differences, but they only inflamed the situation through their statements
to the media.
CNN Senior Arab Affairs Editor Octavia Nasr contributed to this report
All About Kuwait • Middle East • Ahmad al-Fahd al-Sabah
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Back to Station 2!!
Ah man it felt good today to be back at station 2 after nearly a week of being stuck at station 1. It was a busy day, and not necessarily a good day to get my groove back on, but I managed to pull it off, though granted I nearly dropped a thing or two and actually dropped a bucket of oily stuff (whoopsie lol). But being the good girl I am, I said don't worry about it, I'll clean it up, and I promptly did, having the entire yicky slippery mess cleaned up in a jiff. No one seemed too terribly upset, and everyone knows it happens. I have a temporary solution to my hand problem, and I finally have a boss on my side that is going to try to get me a more permanent one! So there was good news today. And it makes me feel a little less inclined to switch jobs, though it's not the only reason I was going to go.
Being the rainy and dreary day it was today, I didn't do anything after work... not that I'd planned anyways. If it'd been sunny I'd gone to take care of a couple things, but I didn't. I just sat and waited for the bus... and waited, and waited... lol. Go figure, just as the bus pulls up, my roommate and our neighbor are at the corner, so I pass on the bus (saving me the money) and go with them instead. Turns out they were going to the grocery store, and I kinda needed to go but couldn't without someone driving (ya try to haul 18lb of cat food on a bus??? Don't try it if you don't know WHAT kind of bus they're sending). So I went in with them and got the cats the big bag of their preferred food (oddly enough the price went DOWN, it's now cheaper here than it ever was back in Ohio), along with the stuff I needed for the neighbor girl's birthday cake (cept candles, I don't do candles unless they're big ones, I tend to be dangerous sometimes... wax on cake.. yuk). I got some other stuff that I wanted, and spent more than I wanted but oh well. I got what I need for a little while at least, so the big stuff is taken care of.
Once we all got home and got our stuff put away, I sat down to eat (lunch wasn't enough even though it was then lol). I will make a banana cake later this evening, after my wash-resistant lotion soaks in a wee more (had to get some with the way I have to wash hands nowadays). So off me and my baby-smelling hands go to enjoy a little company and the feeling of not being rough as sandpaper!
P. S.: Katy, Kahless, EMAIL ME.
Being the rainy and dreary day it was today, I didn't do anything after work... not that I'd planned anyways. If it'd been sunny I'd gone to take care of a couple things, but I didn't. I just sat and waited for the bus... and waited, and waited... lol. Go figure, just as the bus pulls up, my roommate and our neighbor are at the corner, so I pass on the bus (saving me the money) and go with them instead. Turns out they were going to the grocery store, and I kinda needed to go but couldn't without someone driving (ya try to haul 18lb of cat food on a bus??? Don't try it if you don't know WHAT kind of bus they're sending). So I went in with them and got the cats the big bag of their preferred food (oddly enough the price went DOWN, it's now cheaper here than it ever was back in Ohio), along with the stuff I needed for the neighbor girl's birthday cake (cept candles, I don't do candles unless they're big ones, I tend to be dangerous sometimes... wax on cake.. yuk). I got some other stuff that I wanted, and spent more than I wanted but oh well. I got what I need for a little while at least, so the big stuff is taken care of.
Once we all got home and got our stuff put away, I sat down to eat (lunch wasn't enough even though it was then lol). I will make a banana cake later this evening, after my wash-resistant lotion soaks in a wee more (had to get some with the way I have to wash hands nowadays). So off me and my baby-smelling hands go to enjoy a little company and the feeling of not being rough as sandpaper!
P. S.: Katy, Kahless, EMAIL ME.
Sunday, March 16, 2008
Rambling Notes
Well, it's my day one of two days off and it has been wonderful. My hands are
recovering nice. I am hopeful that the other place will call me tomorrow. If
they do and I am able to have a talk with him soon, I might put in my notice
within a month. I cannot let my job to put me in so much pain. I've been able to
get in contact with several people I've lost contact with over the last few
months finally, and it's been mixed. But I got to talk to my "adopted mum" for
more than a brief moment for the first time in months earlier tonight, and just
being able to talk to her for a brief time (40 minutes is short for us lol) was
extremely rejuvenating. I also got my new umbrella in the mail yesterday (that
old purple collapsible POS was useless), for which I'm very grateful. It was the
most expensive umbrella I ever bought (more than $20) but it's a clear domed
umbrella that reminds you of a bygone era, but it's sheer shape ensures no more
wind-whipped inside-out umbrella damage, and it's clear plastic material ensures
I'll still be able to walk, even in a windy rainstorm. I am much happier now
that I have a proper umbrella, though it's not as small and easily
transportable, but it is the umbrella I've wanted my entire adult life but
haven't had since my childhood years. They are most efficient type of umbrella
for walker-types like me. So I am absolutely relieved to have it, and estatic
that it's exactly what I wanted.
So that's all I can think of right now, and as is obvious by the rambling
thoughts, I'm not fully "here" so to speak. My brain went on vacation, as did my
body I think. But it's ok, because tomorrow is laundry day and then it's back to
work Tuesday. Talk to you all soon.
recovering nice. I am hopeful that the other place will call me tomorrow. If
they do and I am able to have a talk with him soon, I might put in my notice
within a month. I cannot let my job to put me in so much pain. I've been able to
get in contact with several people I've lost contact with over the last few
months finally, and it's been mixed. But I got to talk to my "adopted mum" for
more than a brief moment for the first time in months earlier tonight, and just
being able to talk to her for a brief time (40 minutes is short for us lol) was
extremely rejuvenating. I also got my new umbrella in the mail yesterday (that
old purple collapsible POS was useless), for which I'm very grateful. It was the
most expensive umbrella I ever bought (more than $20) but it's a clear domed
umbrella that reminds you of a bygone era, but it's sheer shape ensures no more
wind-whipped inside-out umbrella damage, and it's clear plastic material ensures
I'll still be able to walk, even in a windy rainstorm. I am much happier now
that I have a proper umbrella, though it's not as small and easily
transportable, but it is the umbrella I've wanted my entire adult life but
haven't had since my childhood years. They are most efficient type of umbrella
for walker-types like me. So I am absolutely relieved to have it, and estatic
that it's exactly what I wanted.
So that's all I can think of right now, and as is obvious by the rambling
thoughts, I'm not fully "here" so to speak. My brain went on vacation, as did my
body I think. But it's ok, because tomorrow is laundry day and then it's back to
work Tuesday. Talk to you all soon.
Saturday, March 15, 2008
End of the Day... TGIS lol
Thank God it's Saturday, really! I couldn't be happier it's Saturday right now,
because I have tomorrow off... and I found out two very good pieces of news
schedule-wise today too, so I'm happy with my schedule. I am tired mentally with
all the stuff that's gone on this week, and I relly needed this reprieve. My
brain needs some time to recouperate, more than even my body does. Though I got
home and kicked back on the bed and watched some tv, next thing I know I'm just
waking up, with Nimbus on my arm and Curzon right behind me. I remember petting
Nimbus, but I don't remember much past tat. Obviously I was sleepy, as I was
covered up, and I woke up just like I like waking up - nice and warm, a little
sweaty, but not sweating to the point clothes are wet. I sat up for a little
while to wake up then plucked up Curzon and gave him some chest scritchies
(which he only allows me to do apparently), which he thoroughly enjoyed,
stretching his arms all the way up reaching for my head, not to smack it, but to
hug it (not a single claw came out, long as they are - ain't he such a good
boy). We were invited upstairs for dinner which was quite tasty. Meatloaf with
mushroom gravy, mashed potatoes and cream corn. She had the brilliant idea of
coating the top with bacon strips to keep the moisture in. I hate bacon but it
didn't affect the taste of the meatloaf, I just passed theh bacon off to Mr. Cat
lol.
Back to work...
Work itself was ok today, though people were angering me. Well, angering is a
strong word, but with all the bull**** going on there lately, it's not too hard
to annoy me. I bit my tongue but it was hard, whether it was people ransacking
what I'd just fixed and stocked, the ****ing illegals that won't learn a lick of
English to save their lives, or night crew not bothering to even take out the
trash cans on the sub-station of station 1. So it was a rough day mentally but
physically I guess it wasn't too bad.
You know I was thinking this evening that if my Mom was alive she'd ask me to
quit my job because of the way they're treating me. But right now I just don't
want to do that, for many reasons. I'll call the other place tomorrow and see
what I can do there. If I can get that secured, then I might put in my notice. I
hate to be hopping from job to job but I will not let ANY employer put me in
pain then not be willing to admit that it's something that's their fault. I
barely wore gloves today and my hands are still quite dry (and my hands are very
good about moisturizing themselves, even the most oil-sapping dish soaps only
affect my hands for a couple hours before they're back to normal). So this pain
isn't all just dry cracking hands. And even IF they were I'd see the cracks. I
don't... I just get red as a tomato and spots down the fingers - which
disappears shortly after the powder is off of my hands. Tomorrow I'm going to
rub some first aid cream into my hands to help heal them up.
So anyways, off I go for now. TTYL.
because I have tomorrow off... and I found out two very good pieces of news
schedule-wise today too, so I'm happy with my schedule. I am tired mentally with
all the stuff that's gone on this week, and I relly needed this reprieve. My
brain needs some time to recouperate, more than even my body does. Though I got
home and kicked back on the bed and watched some tv, next thing I know I'm just
waking up, with Nimbus on my arm and Curzon right behind me. I remember petting
Nimbus, but I don't remember much past tat. Obviously I was sleepy, as I was
covered up, and I woke up just like I like waking up - nice and warm, a little
sweaty, but not sweating to the point clothes are wet. I sat up for a little
while to wake up then plucked up Curzon and gave him some chest scritchies
(which he only allows me to do apparently), which he thoroughly enjoyed,
stretching his arms all the way up reaching for my head, not to smack it, but to
hug it (not a single claw came out, long as they are - ain't he such a good
boy). We were invited upstairs for dinner which was quite tasty. Meatloaf with
mushroom gravy, mashed potatoes and cream corn. She had the brilliant idea of
coating the top with bacon strips to keep the moisture in. I hate bacon but it
didn't affect the taste of the meatloaf, I just passed theh bacon off to Mr. Cat
lol.
Back to work...
Work itself was ok today, though people were angering me. Well, angering is a
strong word, but with all the bull**** going on there lately, it's not too hard
to annoy me. I bit my tongue but it was hard, whether it was people ransacking
what I'd just fixed and stocked, the ****ing illegals that won't learn a lick of
English to save their lives, or night crew not bothering to even take out the
trash cans on the sub-station of station 1. So it was a rough day mentally but
physically I guess it wasn't too bad.
You know I was thinking this evening that if my Mom was alive she'd ask me to
quit my job because of the way they're treating me. But right now I just don't
want to do that, for many reasons. I'll call the other place tomorrow and see
what I can do there. If I can get that secured, then I might put in my notice. I
hate to be hopping from job to job but I will not let ANY employer put me in
pain then not be willing to admit that it's something that's their fault. I
barely wore gloves today and my hands are still quite dry (and my hands are very
good about moisturizing themselves, even the most oil-sapping dish soaps only
affect my hands for a couple hours before they're back to normal). So this pain
isn't all just dry cracking hands. And even IF they were I'd see the cracks. I
don't... I just get red as a tomato and spots down the fingers - which
disappears shortly after the powder is off of my hands. Tomorrow I'm going to
rub some first aid cream into my hands to help heal them up.
So anyways, off I go for now. TTYL.
Friday, March 14, 2008
Problems
I have figured out that I'm allergic to SOMETHING in the gloves at work. They're SUPPOSED to be hypo-allergenic gloves, as they're not laytex gloves, but I think it's the powder. The bosses all think my skin is drying out, and they're partly right, as I have some cracking skin. But dry skin completely.. no. I had a rash and spots just minutes after putting on the gloves, so the powder must be the cause, that or the soap. This issue not being resolved will be a major issue soon, and I will be calling the other place soon. I will not let anyone or any job put me in pain, and I was almost in tears last night in the shower.
So anyways, I'm in no mood to talk obviously. I need some more Gold Bond to combat the dry skin, and that kinda keeps me from typing efficiently for a while.
Working on Ms J's daughter's birthday present right now, as her birthday is in less than 2 weeks, so I gots to get it ready for the neighbor girl :)
Laters folks.
So anyways, I'm in no mood to talk obviously. I need some more Gold Bond to combat the dry skin, and that kinda keeps me from typing efficiently for a while.
Working on Ms J's daughter's birthday present right now, as her birthday is in less than 2 weeks, so I gots to get it ready for the neighbor girl :)
Laters folks.
Thursday, March 13, 2008
Good News
Buncha good news today:
1. Better day at work. Actually stayed in one station MOST of the day. Things are starting to become more clear.
2. Got my tv/net/phone hooked back up! So I'm all luvin now!!!!
3. Got all the stuff I need for my neighbor's daughter's bday so now all I gotta do is put it all together and paint etc...
4. Got a ride into work today from a neighbor, and thankfully too cause it was cold and a wee breezy.
So for once 3 is a lucky number for me... Now if I can just stay healthy for a while...
1. Better day at work. Actually stayed in one station MOST of the day. Things are starting to become more clear.
2. Got my tv/net/phone hooked back up! So I'm all luvin now!!!!
3. Got all the stuff I need for my neighbor's daughter's bday so now all I gotta do is put it all together and paint etc...
4. Got a ride into work today from a neighbor, and thankfully too cause it was cold and a wee breezy.
So for once 3 is a lucky number for me... Now if I can just stay healthy for a while...
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
Bad Day
Very bad day, came home p*d, do not want to talk about it, don't really want to talk at all right now. I've been home for 3 hours and it still hasn't changed. Let's just say the manager did it and for a while I was tempted to quit. You can't hold something against me that is your fault in the beginning. If you expect X, you provide the training and time necessary to make a person proficient in task X, not throw Y and Z in and expect them to master all three so quickly. It's only been 3 full weeks!
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
Thought and Work
I have been told several times that I must be meant to work with kids
because I'm so good with them. I do not understand this, but perhaps
that's because I know what's going on in my own head. I love babies
don't get me wrong. But children get on my nerves after a while. And
my impatience only makes me more easily annoyed. This is nothing
against any child or any parent. I just do not have the patience to be
around children day in and day out for extended periods of time. I'd
much rather cook dinner for an elderly couple and listen to them talk
about the old days. Maybe that's just my brain's unquenchable thirst
for knowledge, but that's just my brain.
So what are you going to do today? Are you going to try to work on a
part of you that you're not the happiest with? Or are you going to be
content with who you are?
because I'm so good with them. I do not understand this, but perhaps
that's because I know what's going on in my own head. I love babies
don't get me wrong. But children get on my nerves after a while. And
my impatience only makes me more easily annoyed. This is nothing
against any child or any parent. I just do not have the patience to be
around children day in and day out for extended periods of time. I'd
much rather cook dinner for an elderly couple and listen to them talk
about the old days. Maybe that's just my brain's unquenchable thirst
for knowledge, but that's just my brain.
So what are you going to do today? Are you going to try to work on a
part of you that you're not the happiest with? Or are you going to be
content with who you are?
And on a side note, today was good at work, actually one of the best.
One of my coworkers helped me out with my trash once (and I'm sure he
had to take it out shortly after I left LOL but I can't lift that
much), which has been rare lately. He also helped me watch my station
while I did some stocking, which was greatly needed and appreciated as
it was still busy. I helped him out as much as I could once I slowed
down a bit and towards the end of the day I took over for him for a
few minutes because he was needed elsewhere. I'm still waiting for my
Station 4 training, but we'll see. I'm patient.
Tomorrow will be a busy day for me as I need to run some errands after
work. But I still should be home before 3pm. Today was just one of
those rest to catch up on energy evenings!
And for those of you who I have phone numbers for, I might be able to
call you soon, I'll let you know.
Monday, March 10, 2008
An Email I HAD To Share
I usually wouldn't even consider posting a forwarded email in my blog,
but this one says a LOT about who I am. So, once again, thanks Walter.
It explains so well my disdain of my own generation and my respect for
the generations past. NOTHING makes me happier than listening to a vet
from WW2 or 'Nam - or someone of those generations - talk about their
experiences, not even necessarily about war, just life!
but this one says a LOT about who I am. So, once again, thanks Walter.
It explains so well my disdain of my own generation and my respect for
the generations past. NOTHING makes me happier than listening to a vet
from WW2 or 'Nam - or someone of those generations - talk about their
experiences, not even necessarily about war, just life!
'A very self-important college freshman attending a recent football
game, took it upon himself to explain to a senior citizen sitting next
to him why it was impossible for the older generation to understand
his generation.
"'You grew up in a different world, actually an almost primitive one,'
the student said, loud enough for many of those nearby to hear. 'The
young people of today grew up with television, jet planes, space
travel, man walking on the moon, our spaceships have visited Mars. We
have nuclear energy, electric and hydrogen cars, computers with DSL,
bsp; light-speed processing ...and,' pausing to take another drink of
beer.
"The Senior took advantage of the break in the student's litany and
said, 'You're right, son. We didn't have those things when we were
young.....so we invented them. Now, you arrogant little s..t, what are
you doing for the next generation?'
"The applause was resounding..."
Sunday, March 9, 2008
Misc. Work etc.
Well I don't want to talk too much about work as I don't want to bore everyone, just suffice to say it was a very chaotic day for me, as I was learning new things. I can only hope I remember them all when I go back to work on Tuesday!
I JUST got in the door maybe 10 minutes ago so I haven't had the chance to catch up on the news so I don't have too much else to say...
Curzon's collar is still on him so we have us a successful collar find!
Tomorrow I'm going to check the thrift store to see if they have any good winter clothing that's not wool or acrylic so that I can expand my warm clothing as it seems winter does NOT want to end. And then it's off to a couple other places then home for laundry day! Though I'm not going to be doing 5 loads, but I might end up doing 3. I will talk to all of you soon :)
I JUST got in the door maybe 10 minutes ago so I haven't had the chance to catch up on the news so I don't have too much else to say...
Curzon's collar is still on him so we have us a successful collar find!
Tomorrow I'm going to check the thrift store to see if they have any good winter clothing that's not wool or acrylic so that I can expand my warm clothing as it seems winter does NOT want to end. And then it's off to a couple other places then home for laundry day! Though I'm not going to be doing 5 loads, but I might end up doing 3. I will talk to all of you soon :)
Saturday, March 8, 2008
'Tard Moment!
I hauled my arse out of bed, rushed around like a chicken with my head cut off, darted out the door, nearly power-walked to work, and got halfway ready for work... just to realize I had the day off! Such a 'tard moment! Too bad for even a blonde moment! Geez.... so here I am, an hour and a half after I left home, back home in front of my computer, mentally kicking myself in the arse for this one! But all's well that ends well... and a couple things wouldn't have happened or been noticed had I NOT had my moment!
Friday, March 7, 2008
Things I Miss
Things I miss now that I have a LOT less free time:
1. Being able to sleep in until noon. I now awake at 430-445am most mornings to go to work. "Sleeping in" now means sleeping until 8.
2. Having quality time with my cats. I usually come home and eat and go to bed. I'm lucky if I get cuddle time with one. But once in a while, that changes. Like right now. Mr Prince, my NOT lap cat, is on my lap happily. Though I had to pick his heavy lard@ss up. But he stayed... well, for a half hour!
3. Being able to write a blog whenever an idea comes by me. My best thinking seems to come while I'm working, when I don't have TIME to stop and even write down the thought. Not like I'd remember my train of thought later.
4. Being able to just go out on a walk anytime. Walking is a chore now, with my sore, worn out, used and abused legs.
5. Eating and enjoying the food. Now lunch is inhaled, tongue burned by hot food, and then very noisily processed a couple minutes later. Thank goodness it's so loud at work no one can hear my stomach over the alarms, bells, clanking, and other noises!
6. Time. Time to take a long hot shower. Time to hang out with neighbors. Time to just sit and chat online with friends. I have a lot less time.
Things I'm thankful for now that I'm working:
1. I can afford my White Willow for my back. It's already having an impact.
2. My joints are cracking less, with the exception of my shoulders.
3. Increased leg tone and definition.
4. I seem to be more tolerant of the cold - outside. Inside is not the same though.
5. The feeling of appreciation outside of those within my four walls.
6. Mr. Cat has dutifully taken over the dishes and sometimes other housework. I have had to do very little in the 3 weeks I've been working. I've also been given a very joyously relaxing and peaceful day off Wednesday.
Things I still want:
1. More money in my savings. LMAO
2. My benefits to kick in. 2 more months.
3. A solid, deep sleep, which has eluded me as of late.
4. A solid cuddle session with Curzon.
5. Two days off in a row. Without having to wait 8 days for another.
6. The coveted Station 4. Manager was made aware of my desire today.
7. The ultimate job - office job, data entry or whatever... the fewer people in office, the better.
1. Being able to sleep in until noon. I now awake at 430-445am most mornings to go to work. "Sleeping in" now means sleeping until 8.
2. Having quality time with my cats. I usually come home and eat and go to bed. I'm lucky if I get cuddle time with one. But once in a while, that changes. Like right now. Mr Prince, my NOT lap cat, is on my lap happily. Though I had to pick his heavy lard@ss up. But he stayed... well, for a half hour!
3. Being able to write a blog whenever an idea comes by me. My best thinking seems to come while I'm working, when I don't have TIME to stop and even write down the thought. Not like I'd remember my train of thought later.
4. Being able to just go out on a walk anytime. Walking is a chore now, with my sore, worn out, used and abused legs.
5. Eating and enjoying the food. Now lunch is inhaled, tongue burned by hot food, and then very noisily processed a couple minutes later. Thank goodness it's so loud at work no one can hear my stomach over the alarms, bells, clanking, and other noises!
6. Time. Time to take a long hot shower. Time to hang out with neighbors. Time to just sit and chat online with friends. I have a lot less time.
Things I'm thankful for now that I'm working:
1. I can afford my White Willow for my back. It's already having an impact.
2. My joints are cracking less, with the exception of my shoulders.
3. Increased leg tone and definition.
4. I seem to be more tolerant of the cold - outside. Inside is not the same though.
5. The feeling of appreciation outside of those within my four walls.
6. Mr. Cat has dutifully taken over the dishes and sometimes other housework. I have had to do very little in the 3 weeks I've been working. I've also been given a very joyously relaxing and peaceful day off Wednesday.
Things I still want:
1. More money in my savings. LMAO
2. My benefits to kick in. 2 more months.
3. A solid, deep sleep, which has eluded me as of late.
4. A solid cuddle session with Curzon.
5. Two days off in a row. Without having to wait 8 days for another.
6. The coveted Station 4. Manager was made aware of my desire today.
7. The ultimate job - office job, data entry or whatever... the fewer people in office, the better.
Introducing Mr. Jingles LMAO
For months, Ms Jadzia has had her own collar with a bell on it, which she loves. She shakes it to let us know she's around. She shakes it when she just gets it put back on her. She NEVER takes it off of herself. She LOVES it.
Curzon, on the other hand, is the complete opposite. His first collar he shredded up pretty good. His second collar he managed to unbuckle off of him many times and other times he just soaked it when he'd get a drink of water. The third one was a skinnier version of the second one. Same result (and I have no idea where he left it, I haven't seen it in a month, and it's brand new). Well today, I bought him his FOURTH collar in two years. This one is just like his sister's, just red and not purple with white cat paw prints like Jadzia's. So why did I buy him a collar with a bell on it? Well last weekend, when I had an evening shift, I took Curzon outside since it was fairly nice outside. I took Jadzia's collar off and put it on Curzon temporarily thinking I knew where their lead was, but I left the collar on when I didn't find the lead. Let's just say HE had fun jingling it now and then and for the first time in ages, a collar stayed on him for more than a few hours. Now Jadzia got jealous, so I put it back on her the next day which she promptly jingled her little bell, gave her brother the evil eye, and walked away, tail straight up. So we will see if this solves the problem.
So now we have a Mr. and a Ms. Jingles!
Nimbus, on the other hand, at the mere SIGHT of a bell with a collar, got the "please do NOT put that on ME" look on his face. His collar remains on him. He will NEVER get a noise-maker collar. Nor will he ever get a flimsy fabric collar. He is the prince, and as such, he demands higher quality LMAO.
Curzon, on the other hand, is the complete opposite. His first collar he shredded up pretty good. His second collar he managed to unbuckle off of him many times and other times he just soaked it when he'd get a drink of water. The third one was a skinnier version of the second one. Same result (and I have no idea where he left it, I haven't seen it in a month, and it's brand new). Well today, I bought him his FOURTH collar in two years. This one is just like his sister's, just red and not purple with white cat paw prints like Jadzia's. So why did I buy him a collar with a bell on it? Well last weekend, when I had an evening shift, I took Curzon outside since it was fairly nice outside. I took Jadzia's collar off and put it on Curzon temporarily thinking I knew where their lead was, but I left the collar on when I didn't find the lead. Let's just say HE had fun jingling it now and then and for the first time in ages, a collar stayed on him for more than a few hours. Now Jadzia got jealous, so I put it back on her the next day which she promptly jingled her little bell, gave her brother the evil eye, and walked away, tail straight up. So we will see if this solves the problem.
So now we have a Mr. and a Ms. Jingles!
Nimbus, on the other hand, at the mere SIGHT of a bell with a collar, got the "please do NOT put that on ME" look on his face. His collar remains on him. He will NEVER get a noise-maker collar. Nor will he ever get a flimsy fabric collar. He is the prince, and as such, he demands higher quality LMAO.
Two Busy Days and Too Much Drama
You can tell I was busy yesterday. All I wanted to do was sleep when I got home, and that I did, a little too much unfortunately. I ended up dozing off twice yesterday evening as I was relaxing, neither time for more than half an hour or so, but just enough that it screwed up my sleep last night when I needed sleep the most. But I woke up ok, though I really wanted to stay in bed. It was just so busy yesterday and I had to make a trip after work, so I ended up walking a little more to get home than usual, wearing me out even more.
Both yesterday and today I started out on Station 1, and as far as I can remember, that's where I ended yesterday. To be honest though, my memories of yesterday is shady at best, I was so tired when I got home. Shortly before lunch I was pulled away from my station today to take care of of one of the substations today, as it was in terrible shape and I hadn't had much time to take care of it between my main tasks. I could tell that the other shifts yesterday hadn't done much either as I keep running out of supplies and with as busy as I've been, I haven't had time to take care of it until people complain. But today that only happened a couple times, as I was smart enough to grab more than just one or two of whatever was out. I was able to almost completely get the area taken care of before lunch, with one item left to take care of. Shortly after lunch, the drama started. Just to keep it short and sweet, the even newer girl tried to blame me for something my manager had done and both my managers politely "put her in her spot" so to speak. She's so new she doesn't yet know that things change around lunchtime, and so she tried to throw a fit at me over company policy. One of the managers even quietly told me not to worry about it, so that made me feel better, as she's one of the managers that I'm not too sure about, personality-wise.
I ended up finishing the day back where I started, with a couple jaunts over to Station 2 and 3 as need be. I hopped over to the grocery store after work (unfortunately it was sprinkling by that point) to get more cat litter and food, along with a couple other things and the cake stuff I returned the last time I was there, and no sooner (literally within a minute) than I got back to the bus stop, the bus arrived, and unfortunately it was a small school bus instead one of the bigger public busses (same company, so sometimes they use one of their other ones if their main ones break down), which my backpack is NOT compatible with. But I managed as I didn't have far to go. But by the time I got home, the rain went from sprinkles to downpours, and my lower pants legs and shoes were soaked, right down to my socks. I'm still sitting in my semi-wet socks and pants right now as I'm not ready to tear down for the day.
So how are you approaching your day when things suddenly turn for the worse? Do you get defensive (like I usually do) or do you just continue on doing your job? I was so surprised today all I could do was keep doing what I was told to do, as I wasn't even quite sure what I was being blamed for, never mind she had no right to even complain to me, as she's definitely not my boss! So my advice to you today is to not be so quick to judge people and to not be so quick to get defensive. I know, easier said than done, especially for me. But the sooner you start, the sooner you master it!
Both yesterday and today I started out on Station 1, and as far as I can remember, that's where I ended yesterday. To be honest though, my memories of yesterday is shady at best, I was so tired when I got home. Shortly before lunch I was pulled away from my station today to take care of of one of the substations today, as it was in terrible shape and I hadn't had much time to take care of it between my main tasks. I could tell that the other shifts yesterday hadn't done much either as I keep running out of supplies and with as busy as I've been, I haven't had time to take care of it until people complain. But today that only happened a couple times, as I was smart enough to grab more than just one or two of whatever was out. I was able to almost completely get the area taken care of before lunch, with one item left to take care of. Shortly after lunch, the drama started. Just to keep it short and sweet, the even newer girl tried to blame me for something my manager had done and both my managers politely "put her in her spot" so to speak. She's so new she doesn't yet know that things change around lunchtime, and so she tried to throw a fit at me over company policy. One of the managers even quietly told me not to worry about it, so that made me feel better, as she's one of the managers that I'm not too sure about, personality-wise.
I ended up finishing the day back where I started, with a couple jaunts over to Station 2 and 3 as need be. I hopped over to the grocery store after work (unfortunately it was sprinkling by that point) to get more cat litter and food, along with a couple other things and the cake stuff I returned the last time I was there, and no sooner (literally within a minute) than I got back to the bus stop, the bus arrived, and unfortunately it was a small school bus instead one of the bigger public busses (same company, so sometimes they use one of their other ones if their main ones break down), which my backpack is NOT compatible with. But I managed as I didn't have far to go. But by the time I got home, the rain went from sprinkles to downpours, and my lower pants legs and shoes were soaked, right down to my socks. I'm still sitting in my semi-wet socks and pants right now as I'm not ready to tear down for the day.
So how are you approaching your day when things suddenly turn for the worse? Do you get defensive (like I usually do) or do you just continue on doing your job? I was so surprised today all I could do was keep doing what I was told to do, as I wasn't even quite sure what I was being blamed for, never mind she had no right to even complain to me, as she's definitely not my boss! So my advice to you today is to not be so quick to judge people and to not be so quick to get defensive. I know, easier said than done, especially for me. But the sooner you start, the sooner you master it!
Thursday, March 6, 2008
Wednesday, March 5, 2008
On Bush and McCain
So, the president supports his party's nominee. What do you expect? Doesn't it automatically kill the party if its leader, especially a sitting president, doesn't support the candidate? Then again, it helps the dems either way doesn't it? So my whole comment (brief as it is) is that this is one of those "you knew it was coming, he had to do it" kind of meaningless endorsements. It solidifies McCain with Bush's (few remaining) supporters, and solidifies the left's support of the dem running against McCain. So who gives a f*** about Bush and/or McCain right now. We have enough problems to worry about right now.
World's Smallest Gun
Just click the link... LOL
Too bad it's illegal in the USA. It'd be a great self-defense weapon.
Too bad it's illegal in the USA. It'd be a great self-defense weapon.
Thoughts etc
Today has been a really easy day, which I needed after yesterday's bug that had me feeling tired and nauseous. I feel a lot better today, though I'm not back to 100% yet. I did a load of laundry, mainly because I needed to clean my work clothes, as they were quite filthy! Try as I might to not get dirty, they seem to attract every granule of dust, lint, and food that you don't even see until it's attached to the clothing! So I got that done and made some lunch/dinner (just hamburger helper, I'm lazy, plus the neighbor upstairs is cooking too, so I'll be eating up there later).
I had an offer yesterday from one of the companies that I had interviewed with before I got my current job. They wanted me to come in for the second interview they had denied me a couple months ago, and even made me an offer of hours and pay. But they were talking about having me part-time, though I'd probably be at or near the hours I'm currently working. But they weren't willing to match my pay scale AND status as full-time. And while the position is one I wanted, considering that the market they are in is currently in a very sore spot in the economy and the benefits I'm being offered soon in the current job, I cannot leave the job I just started. Even more importantly, I am a needed member of the team and leaving right now wouldn't be right or fair to my boss or anyone else. So long as I'm needed, I won't take the offer unless something drastic comes up. All in all, the pay would probably even out, but job security and benefits far outweigh a desired position at this point. It's not like I'm passing on a managerial position, but my chances in my current company are much better. So, for now at least I will stay put.
Today will also be one of those days where I absorb the peace and quiet that comes with a day off. Silence is truly food for my soul as work is usually loud and chaotic, but I have always felt that way. So today I even try to ignore the squeaks and hums that are a part of daily life here, to find my inner tranquility, serenity that has evaded me for so long. Today, the only music in my head is Serenity by Godsmack.
So I am off for now, may each of you enjoy what's left of your day, and I'll see you tomorrow afternoon!!
I had an offer yesterday from one of the companies that I had interviewed with before I got my current job. They wanted me to come in for the second interview they had denied me a couple months ago, and even made me an offer of hours and pay. But they were talking about having me part-time, though I'd probably be at or near the hours I'm currently working. But they weren't willing to match my pay scale AND status as full-time. And while the position is one I wanted, considering that the market they are in is currently in a very sore spot in the economy and the benefits I'm being offered soon in the current job, I cannot leave the job I just started. Even more importantly, I am a needed member of the team and leaving right now wouldn't be right or fair to my boss or anyone else. So long as I'm needed, I won't take the offer unless something drastic comes up. All in all, the pay would probably even out, but job security and benefits far outweigh a desired position at this point. It's not like I'm passing on a managerial position, but my chances in my current company are much better. So, for now at least I will stay put.
Today will also be one of those days where I absorb the peace and quiet that comes with a day off. Silence is truly food for my soul as work is usually loud and chaotic, but I have always felt that way. So today I even try to ignore the squeaks and hums that are a part of daily life here, to find my inner tranquility, serenity that has evaded me for so long. Today, the only music in my head is Serenity by Godsmack.
So I am off for now, may each of you enjoy what's left of your day, and I'll see you tomorrow afternoon!!
A Fan's Thoughts
Yesterday brought the news that my favorite football team's quarterback, and my favorite NFL Player, Brett Favre, is retiring after 17 seasons in the NFL. His records are longer than my arm to say the least, and no matter the scandal, there's never been any doubts as to his genuine ability to play the game better than almost anyone ever has. He is one of the best quarterbacks ever to play, and even his adversaries admit that. Even people who can't stand the team almost always readily admit that he's a legendary quarterback, even well before his announced retirement yesterday.
Funny enough, he got his first game in the NFL against Mr. Cat's favorite team (and my 2nd fave), the Cincinnati Bengals, when Brett had to replace the starting quarterback and he led the team to a unfathomable come-from-behind victory. His career - and his status as a living legend - started that day. Since his first start, he has never missed a game, starting every one, and at least taking the first snap. There were games he couldn't play much beyond that first snap, but he played every game to the best of his abilities. He played with concussions, broken fingers on his throwing hand, and through personal struggles that most people wouldn't even get out of bed after.
One of his best games ever (even more so than the Super Bowl he led the Packers to win) was a game marred by personal tragedy unlike any other. His father passed the day before the game, and as his father taught him the very game he now breathed and sweated for, it hit doubly close to his heart, and to that of every one of his teammates. There has never been such a show of teamwork in football history, nor of a quarterback who could do no wrong. He threw passes into double and triple coverage, and his receivers came down with the ball every time. Even the broadcasters who spend their lives watching and commenting on games were astounded and amazed by the incredible feats performed by the team and by the quarterback with a broken heart on such short notice. Many expected him to take the first snap (for record's sake) and then walk out, but he kept playing, not to hide the pain, but out of pride and respect for his father, mentor, and coach.
His records will last forever. But even more so, his reputation as being a kind, gentle, but yet strong and unbelievably talented player will only blossom into a bigger and bigger legend as the years go on. He will surely be in the hall of fame the first time he's eligible, and no one will ever question whether he took drugs to get where he got. He was very open early in his career, at the top of his game, that he had gotten hooked on prescription pain killers, and received treatment to break the addiction. But what many fans of the game - and the man - will remember most is the man's ability to triumph through tragedy and conditions most of us wouldn't function well through much less triumph. Whether it be weather that would kill most people (yet he thrived), the loss of his dad, or his wife's struggle with cancer (which I believe she's in remission), he has not only continued to struggle on, he hasn't. He hasn't merely survived despite the tragedy, he has triumphed through tragedy and grown through it.
So what about you? Are there things that have you drudging along? Are you feeling like you're at the end of your rope, with nothing left to live for? I ask of you to remember that someone not too far from you has it much harder than you, no matter how hard you have it. There is nothing that comes our way that we cannot just live through but triumph! Do not give up, do not just collapse into a wallowing pit of misery, as much as it seems impossible to do otherwise. There is always someone who has it worse, and even more importantly, someone near to you that cares about you.
Funny enough, he got his first game in the NFL against Mr. Cat's favorite team (and my 2nd fave), the Cincinnati Bengals, when Brett had to replace the starting quarterback and he led the team to a unfathomable come-from-behind victory. His career - and his status as a living legend - started that day. Since his first start, he has never missed a game, starting every one, and at least taking the first snap. There were games he couldn't play much beyond that first snap, but he played every game to the best of his abilities. He played with concussions, broken fingers on his throwing hand, and through personal struggles that most people wouldn't even get out of bed after.
One of his best games ever (even more so than the Super Bowl he led the Packers to win) was a game marred by personal tragedy unlike any other. His father passed the day before the game, and as his father taught him the very game he now breathed and sweated for, it hit doubly close to his heart, and to that of every one of his teammates. There has never been such a show of teamwork in football history, nor of a quarterback who could do no wrong. He threw passes into double and triple coverage, and his receivers came down with the ball every time. Even the broadcasters who spend their lives watching and commenting on games were astounded and amazed by the incredible feats performed by the team and by the quarterback with a broken heart on such short notice. Many expected him to take the first snap (for record's sake) and then walk out, but he kept playing, not to hide the pain, but out of pride and respect for his father, mentor, and coach.
His records will last forever. But even more so, his reputation as being a kind, gentle, but yet strong and unbelievably talented player will only blossom into a bigger and bigger legend as the years go on. He will surely be in the hall of fame the first time he's eligible, and no one will ever question whether he took drugs to get where he got. He was very open early in his career, at the top of his game, that he had gotten hooked on prescription pain killers, and received treatment to break the addiction. But what many fans of the game - and the man - will remember most is the man's ability to triumph through tragedy and conditions most of us wouldn't function well through much less triumph. Whether it be weather that would kill most people (yet he thrived), the loss of his dad, or his wife's struggle with cancer (which I believe she's in remission), he has not only continued to struggle on, he hasn't. He hasn't merely survived despite the tragedy, he has triumphed through tragedy and grown through it.
So what about you? Are there things that have you drudging along? Are you feeling like you're at the end of your rope, with nothing left to live for? I ask of you to remember that someone not too far from you has it much harder than you, no matter how hard you have it. There is nothing that comes our way that we cannot just live through but triumph! Do not give up, do not just collapse into a wallowing pit of misery, as much as it seems impossible to do otherwise. There is always someone who has it worse, and even more importantly, someone near to you that cares about you.
Tuesday, March 4, 2008
Sick
What a day to spend working, I should've been in home in bed. I woke up nauseous, and luckily my neighbor took me to work. I spent most of the day at work feeling like somebody shook up my stomach and put it back inside me, making me feel like I was ready to puke. But I made it through the day, though they worked my arse through the ground. They took it easy on me for the first part, but I had NO help as I got so busy I couldn't do the side work I needed to comfortably. I found out towards the end of the day that PART of my problem was/is dehydration... drinking soda so much at work is zapping me.
So I'm going to bed, where I might do some writing, so don't be surprised if some of you have an email sometime today or tomorrow. I need to rest. Mr. Cat made me some chicken noodle soup (I went grocery shopping after work, even though I'm sick, I needed Immodium and the soup). So we'll talk more later k peeps?
So I'm going to bed, where I might do some writing, so don't be surprised if some of you have an email sometime today or tomorrow. I need to rest. Mr. Cat made me some chicken noodle soup (I went grocery shopping after work, even though I'm sick, I needed Immodium and the soup). So we'll talk more later k peeps?
Monday, March 3, 2008
Exhausted Beyond Words
First of all I want to apologize for not writing as soon as I got
home, but I was much too tired and hungry, and the last thing I wanted
to see was ANYTHING with my employer's name on it. LOL so I stopped at
McDonald's and got myself some fish and fries and got Mr. Cat some
burgers and fries. I ate then promptly stretched out on the couch and
headed towards a very light nap.
So how was work? Let's start with last night. I was busy juggling
station 1 and 3, which I don't think is fair, having to keep track of
so much stuff. Never mind all the stocking station 2 requires. But I
did what I was told, hate it as much as I did. I got a ride home from
my neighbor and went straight to the rain locker then bed.
I got up this morning a little early as I went to sleep with wet hair
and had to plan for the possibility that my hair wouldn't be
completely dry when I woke up. But luckily it was, and I got up and
out just in time. I was only at the bus stop for a few brief minutes
before the bus arrived. I got to work about a half hour early and was
put to work early.
Today was chaotic at times, drearily slow at other times. I was on
station 2 the whole time, as once in a while there's a girl who only
does station 1. I don't mind as she does dishes and I didn't want to
do them. At one time we had 4 people running that station, myself
included. That's how far behind we were. But I got off, and waited on
the bus, where I headed off to my errands on the other side of town,
then walked home from there (about a mile home).
I sure am glad I am home, as the bosses were starting to get on my
nerves and I'm just wearing out fast. But luckily after tomorrow I
have a day off, which I intend to take full advantage of. I really
need the rest as my body cannot take much more abuse. I haven't had a
day off since last Tuesday and it'll be Wednesday before I have
another one, so there's 8 days in a row, and last week I had 44.5
hours worked.
home, but I was much too tired and hungry, and the last thing I wanted
to see was ANYTHING with my employer's name on it. LOL so I stopped at
McDonald's and got myself some fish and fries and got Mr. Cat some
burgers and fries. I ate then promptly stretched out on the couch and
headed towards a very light nap.
So how was work? Let's start with last night. I was busy juggling
station 1 and 3, which I don't think is fair, having to keep track of
so much stuff. Never mind all the stocking station 2 requires. But I
did what I was told, hate it as much as I did. I got a ride home from
my neighbor and went straight to the rain locker then bed.
I got up this morning a little early as I went to sleep with wet hair
and had to plan for the possibility that my hair wouldn't be
completely dry when I woke up. But luckily it was, and I got up and
out just in time. I was only at the bus stop for a few brief minutes
before the bus arrived. I got to work about a half hour early and was
put to work early.
Today was chaotic at times, drearily slow at other times. I was on
station 2 the whole time, as once in a while there's a girl who only
does station 1. I don't mind as she does dishes and I didn't want to
do them. At one time we had 4 people running that station, myself
included. That's how far behind we were. But I got off, and waited on
the bus, where I headed off to my errands on the other side of town,
then walked home from there (about a mile home).
I sure am glad I am home, as the bosses were starting to get on my
nerves and I'm just wearing out fast. But luckily after tomorrow I
have a day off, which I intend to take full advantage of. I really
need the rest as my body cannot take much more abuse. I haven't had a
day off since last Tuesday and it'll be Wednesday before I have
another one, so there's 8 days in a row, and last week I had 44.5
hours worked.
Sunday, March 2, 2008
Saturday, March 1, 2008
One more evening...
Today went nicely, to say the least. It was busy, VERY busy. I won't
say it was the busiest day since I've been there, but it'd be hard to
beat how much I was running around. I started in my second area, then
after lunch, was put back in my original spot because the girl that
was there needed to go on lunch herself. But we were busy enough that
she never made it back, taking my place at the other station. I took
care of as much as I could at the original station, but second shift
will have to pick up the slack on a couple of the sub-stations that I
couldn't get to. After work I ran over to the grocery store across the
street and got some more cat litter as I noticed this morning it
needed to be taken care of and I knew there probably wouldn't be much
litter left after the scooping (yes, I let it get that bad
unfortunately). I managed to get back to the bus stop before the bus
was scheduled to arrive somehow as the traffic was so heavy. But it
also helped that the bus was running a good 10 minutes late at least.
But that's ok... it was windy but that bus stop has one of those
shelters that helps keep the wind off of you. I got off the bus at my
normal stop and walked the last two blocks home with 14lb of cat
litter and my bag (not a backpack, just a normal bag of a couple other
things I bought along the way). I hung out with the guys for a few
minutes and then went to check my emails (I checked all your blogs
last night, even if I didn't comment, I was there) then went into the
bedroom to warm up and chill out while the party goes on out in the
kitchen area. They are keeping it down though, for which I am
thankful. Speaking of the guys... they came into work to see me today!
They needed some things so they stopped by on the way. I was too busy
to chat for too long, but it was good to see them and get a hand hug
(not a handshake) from Mr. Cat (hand hugs are great when real hugs are
either inappropriate or time consuming). It really made my day to see
them, and probably was the difference between an ok day and a good
day. I started learning the third station today (which if they'd just
give me the instruction book I could do it all myself), but still no
4th station, which is where I really want to be.
I finally got my schedule for next week today, and it's all first
shifts!!! Woohoo! Don't get me wrong, I don't mind second, as a matter
of fact I love it. But I don't like walking at night alone in the cold
and pitch black. I also got my first paycheck today (I guess it'll
take a little more time to get the thing automated) and Mr. Cat
offered to take care of it for me on Monday since I'll be working that
morning. I could get it there after work but this takes the IF out of
that in case I'm too worn out after work. I've been thinking of asking
the boss this summer to work a few more evening shifts once the sun
doesn't set so early! I don't mind walking in the latter stages of
dusk even, I just hate pitch black, as the route home isn't very well
lit.
Well folks, I'm off for now to relax and warm up... I got my mini-desk
on my side of the bedroom cleared off (well, sorta), so I am happy,
but now I got a few miscellaneous things still on the bed to find
spots for. I'm going to try to stay awake for a little while longer at
least as I have to work one last evening shift tomorrow.
say it was the busiest day since I've been there, but it'd be hard to
beat how much I was running around. I started in my second area, then
after lunch, was put back in my original spot because the girl that
was there needed to go on lunch herself. But we were busy enough that
she never made it back, taking my place at the other station. I took
care of as much as I could at the original station, but second shift
will have to pick up the slack on a couple of the sub-stations that I
couldn't get to. After work I ran over to the grocery store across the
street and got some more cat litter as I noticed this morning it
needed to be taken care of and I knew there probably wouldn't be much
litter left after the scooping (yes, I let it get that bad
unfortunately). I managed to get back to the bus stop before the bus
was scheduled to arrive somehow as the traffic was so heavy. But it
also helped that the bus was running a good 10 minutes late at least.
But that's ok... it was windy but that bus stop has one of those
shelters that helps keep the wind off of you. I got off the bus at my
normal stop and walked the last two blocks home with 14lb of cat
litter and my bag (not a backpack, just a normal bag of a couple other
things I bought along the way). I hung out with the guys for a few
minutes and then went to check my emails (I checked all your blogs
last night, even if I didn't comment, I was there) then went into the
bedroom to warm up and chill out while the party goes on out in the
kitchen area. They are keeping it down though, for which I am
thankful. Speaking of the guys... they came into work to see me today!
They needed some things so they stopped by on the way. I was too busy
to chat for too long, but it was good to see them and get a hand hug
(not a handshake) from Mr. Cat (hand hugs are great when real hugs are
either inappropriate or time consuming). It really made my day to see
them, and probably was the difference between an ok day and a good
day. I started learning the third station today (which if they'd just
give me the instruction book I could do it all myself), but still no
4th station, which is where I really want to be.
I finally got my schedule for next week today, and it's all first
shifts!!! Woohoo! Don't get me wrong, I don't mind second, as a matter
of fact I love it. But I don't like walking at night alone in the cold
and pitch black. I also got my first paycheck today (I guess it'll
take a little more time to get the thing automated) and Mr. Cat
offered to take care of it for me on Monday since I'll be working that
morning. I could get it there after work but this takes the IF out of
that in case I'm too worn out after work. I've been thinking of asking
the boss this summer to work a few more evening shifts once the sun
doesn't set so early! I don't mind walking in the latter stages of
dusk even, I just hate pitch black, as the route home isn't very well
lit.
Well folks, I'm off for now to relax and warm up... I got my mini-desk
on my side of the bedroom cleared off (well, sorta), so I am happy,
but now I got a few miscellaneous things still on the bed to find
spots for. I'm going to try to stay awake for a little while longer at
least as I have to work one last evening shift tomorrow.
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