Thursday Funning! 3-10

phdatc · Mar 10, 2011

My fun today will be tackling some overgrown piles of stuff in the basement. I know, I know, you are all jealous! <img alt="biggrin.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/biggrin.gif">

Auntie Moe · Mar 10, 2011

Dr T, wanna come to my house and do the same?
 
 
Fun: making supper tonight, for the first time in, oh, a month maybe? I have salmon filets in the freezer, but I'm going to stop at the market on the way home and get some veggies and other stuff, since my fridge and cupboards are bare. I can't remember the last time I've had so little food in the house!

Maples · Mar 10, 2011

Last night I had a record breaking triple subject stress dream. It is funky to think about now but always fun to analyze. 
 
Basically I was at my old job at the store. Someone had taken the money out of the registers in order to make the daily deposit and record the sales for the day. But they just left the pile of checks, credit card receipts and cash just laying on the counter for anyone to nab! I was having to cover and do someone else work. If that was not bad enough I had a meeting that same morning at 11:30 at my current job and I saw on my watch that it was already 11:24 and I was going to be late. I was stressing out so I called (from my old workplace) the other office (current workplace) to tell that manager what had happened and that I would be late. I was triple stressed by being at the old job, missing a meeting at the new job and being worried about someone not doing their job and having all that cash lying there to be stolen. 
 
That one was somewhat easy to pick apart. I do have a meeting at 11:30 tomorrow (current job). Yet it is a casual business lunch and I don't see the stress there but oh well. Secondly I am back at that old job which always disorients me because I am wondering what happened to my current job. I am now working for the folks who performed a hostile takeover and then closed us down. And the third part would be what I read from Wipaddler here yesterday about being stressed at having to do other people's work. So odd to have a tri-fecta of stress dreams all wrapped into one. I have my old job linked to my current job linked to a future event at my current job. Man you could pick this stuff apart for hours upon end. <img alt="biggrin.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/biggrin.gif">
 
Normally I have the occasional stress dream of being sent back to my old job and not remembering the computer codes. I'm stressed because of that and that I am working for the new company that closed us down. Or my most frequent one of being in my last semester of college. All I have to do is pass all classes to have a GPA high enough to graduate. The problem would arise in that I meant to drop a class the first week of the semester but somehow it did not get processed in the system. That leaves me stuck with one week before the final and trying to gather a semester's worth of information to cram to try to make a 60 on the final to pass the class and thus graduate. All that and I can't remember the teachers name, class time or building location to retrieve a semester's worth of material! I mean I only attended the class about three times before I thought I had dropped the class. Phew that one is rough.
 
Isn't psycho-bable interesting? Makes me wonder what exactly my brain is trying to cope with in my current set of circumstances. I don't feel overly stressed and things are actually going quite well. Maybe there is some subconscious guilt at having peace and contentment when so many others are stressed and facing hard times. There I go analyzing again. <img alt="biggrin.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/biggrin.gif">
 
I hope this post will entertain some of you today <img alt="smile.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/smile.gif">
 
Thanks for letting me share the goofyness

gatorbob · Mar 10, 2011

Maples' analsys of his brain made my brain tired.

Ailarie · Mar 10, 2011

Greetings, all.
 
Fun: It's almost Friday! Woohoo.
 
QoD; (Stolen from the local radio station). What's the most expensive thing that your kid (or someone else's kid) has broke? This came from the story of the guy (forgot who) who gave his Oscar to his 3 year old.. who promptly dropped it and broke it.

Responses I heard were anything from jewelry (eating), contact lenses (eating), and a bed frame. (kid doing his impression of a WWE wrestling move on his new bed.)

NCRG71 · Mar 10, 2011

QOD - wasn't it Colin Firth? I think I caught that yesterday. DS broke his Bauer Total One hockey stick this season. He slammed the toe on the ice and cracked it. Why? B/c he was mad. And then I was mad when he and DH actually confessed how much it was to replace. <img alt="uhoh2.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/uhoh2.gif" style="width:15px;height:15px;"><img alt="biggrin.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/biggrin.gif" style="width:16px;height:16px;">
 
I just want to apologize if I was insensitive yesterday. I know that people are in much worse sitautions than I am and I have no right to whine about not being offered a salary that I think is high enough. I do know that I am lucky to have a job. A good job. And I feel bad that I was really self-centered about the whole thing. I have a bad habit of thinking out loud and I brought it here b/c I can't talk about it at work. I'm sorry and I will be much more conscious of it in the future.
 
That plus the shock factor of miscalculating our optical flex benefit needs by an entire place value led me to have a glass of wine at dinner. At Pizza Hut. <img alt="cool.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/cool.gif" style="width:16px;height:16px;">

Maples · Mar 10, 2011

ROFL @ Bob. I'm sorry to do so much thinking before 10 am. <img alt="biggrin.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/biggrin.gif"> I am wondering if all the stress talk here yesterday just flooded my mind last night. heh
 
I'm ready for the weekend. I am thinking about getting a new vehicle. I have only had two in the last 24 years. My truck lasted 10 years until the motor suddenly blew out and my current car celebrated it's 14th birthday last month. I try to take very good care of my rides and they seem to last and serve me very well. I might go truck shopping on Saturday. I think I want a change from a car.

Runninlaw · Mar 10, 2011

Fun: I had an interview this morning for the GOTR board. Will find out soon.

CrazY; Madison is going ape-sh!t today at the Capitol. Will be interesting to see if I get anything done.

Auntie Moe · Mar 10, 2011

NCRG, no worries. Taking a pay cut sucks, esp if it will make things tight. It is a gauge of how an organization values our work, and it's a blow not just to our pocketbooks, but our self worth and esteem. 
 
I took a salary that was nearly 30% less than I'd been making when i got laid off. Following on the heels of my separation (and subsequent divorce) and moving into an apartment on my own, that drop in salary has been very hard. (Yes, I realize I just went on vacation, but I used savings to go, and frankly, it was worth it...I really needed to get away.) I'm not living hand to mouth, but I also save nothing right now and that sucks. I also resent how much work I do here and how little I get paid, knowing I used to make for for less work. I'm VERY good at my job, but I am always looking for something else that pays more, because salary is important, unfortunately. 
 
plus, and this has been said over and over, it's ok to vent here.

NCRG71 · Mar 10, 2011

RIL - very cool about the Board!
 
Thanks Moe.
 
Anyone feeling especially creative today? DH and I are running the VT City marathon relay and I need a catchy title. References could include North Country, Saints, NY, beer, poker...
 
I'm coming up empty.

amichel · Mar 10, 2011

NCRG - How about "Don't Flop til the Finish" ?

Runninlaw · Mar 10, 2011

Ha. I don't have a clever name for you. My favorite team name, however, was with a 100K relay I ran. The team was through a coaching company called SBR (think swim, bike run). We were SBR me ASAP.

mmoonptdeux · Mar 10, 2011

Hi all - nothing too exciting around here. All the runners I saw padding around this morning made we wish I was out there too, but I figure getting all the facts first (hopefully the X-ray/ultrasound will show something) should be paramount.
 
NCRG - saw your reference to "North Country" and for some reason I thought of The Dream Academy (a hey a ma ma ma...life in a Northern town <img alt="biggrin.gif" id="user_yui_3_3_0_5_129978554748938" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/biggrin.gif" style="width:16px;height:16px;">)

NCRG71 · Mar 10, 2011

Moonie - in all my self-absorbedness, I missed that you were having medical issues. I'm sorry, and hope you get some good news from all the poking and prodding you've endured lately.
 
Amy - I like it! All I could think of was Til Death Do Us Part. It's DH's first half. <img alt="biggrin.gif" id="user_yui_3_3_0_5_129978620809233" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/biggrin.gif" style="width:16px;height:16px;">

eccabex · Mar 10, 2011

(((Moon))) I hope you get some answers and start feeling better soon.
No worries, NCRG! Not insensitive at all. We're dealing with a huge cut in pay right now. Even with my additional income, we're still making lots of sacrifices. However, DH is much happier with his new job (though the commute bites).
 
Wow, it is such a good day to nap! Too bad I was at school late and will be heading out to gymnastics pretty soon. I did find out a group of teachers are staying after school and doing the Insanity workouts. I wish I would have known!!! Unfortunately, they're into the Max DVDs, so maybe next time!
 
Okay, take care all!

bard73 · Mar 10, 2011

Whew, what a busy day! Ordinarily this time of the quarter, things start to slow down. Finals are next week, though, so that will be easier.
 
Here's my amusement for the day. I have this photo tacked up on my bulletin board at work, it's the only one of Moonie and me that I have here at the moment. 
 
<a class="H-lightbox-open" href="http://www.kickrunners.com/content/type/61/id/78921/width/1000/height/800/flags/" target="_blank"><img alt="e8vpxl.jpg" class="lightbox-enabled" data-id="16377" data-type="61" src="http://www.kickrunners.com/content/type/61/id/16377/width/320/height/240" style="; width: 320px; height: 240px"></a>
 
A few weeks ago, one of my students asked me if I knew someone with cancer. I was puzzled for a moment, til I realized he didn't recognize me in the bandana. <img alt="lol.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/lol.gif">
 
Well, earlier today, one of my students asked who Moonie was, saying she thought he was cute. Of course, I totally agree with her, but for the sake of professionalism, I gave a brief answer and went on with her advising appointment. <img alt="biggrin.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/biggrin.gif">

wipaddler · Mar 10, 2011

hi folks
 i s,ashed my fingers really good and can type one handed blech I hope you all had a wonderful wonderful day!

runningINnyc · Mar 10, 2011

Hellloooo all! Busy busy day.
 
Shannon - never feel like you can't vent here and be as selfish as you want. That's a tough decision to have to make, stream of consciousness here is always welcome 
 
Major Fun Today: I got to meet up with Missy and Allie for lunch today!!! They both look soooo good and it was such a treat! And I managed to eat something completely (or damn near it) clean!

winter · Mar 10, 2011

Heloo!
 
I home. My trip to Victoria was very successful. I'm pooped out and happy to be home. for the next 2 days... then I'm off again. Then again the following week. Pooped. I'm pooped. There is no other word for it.
 
I did get some good news while I was out there. I've been given that project that I was talking about a few weeks ago. Apparently, the director felt I was a good gamble to replace the departing Project Team Lead. So as of April 1st, I have a new job. I will no longer be an Operational Support Officer, which is what I was supposed to be going back to once this present project is launched (April 1st) and I won't be a Business Analyst which is what i've been for the last year. I'm shocked that it has come about. I didn't allow myself to even hope for this promotion and I still don't quite believe that it has come to fruition. But Yipppeee! 
 
NCRG: I like Til Death do Us Part. It's clever. ;-)

katholeenie · Mar 11, 2011

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2) I just want to apologize if I was insensitive yesterday.
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1) wasn't it one of the producers from The King's Speech?
 
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NCRG, no worries. Taking a pay cut sucks, esp if it will make things tight. It is a gauge of how an organization values our work, and it's a blow not just to our pocketbooks, but our self worth and esteem. 
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2) What Maureen said. Being offered less than what you know you (and the position) are worth is a bitter pill to swallow. Now that I've been in this position a month and have a better idea of what all is involved with the job.... dude, I'm really under paid. 
 
 ps. I knew that going in, and I am enjoying it so far, so that's at least something.
 
 
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Anyone feeling especially creative today?
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I'm all creative all the time <img alt="wink.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/wink.gif"> but I suck at words so I got nuthin but love for ya honey. <img alt="biggrin.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/biggrin.gif">
 
 
Oh man, speaking of words.... Kim (the Danish guy next to me) had me in tears again today because of me misunderstanding what he is saying (usually in a 12 year old way) because of his accent.
 
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<div class="quote-block">Originally Posted by winter <a href="/forum/thread/72970/thursday-funning-3-10#post_1988158"><img alt="View Post" class="inlineimg" src="/img/forum/go_quote.gif" style="border:0px solid;"></a> I've been given that project that I was talking about a few weeks ago......I didn't allow myself to even hope for this promotion and I still don't quite believe that it has come to fruition. But Yipppeee! 
 
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You're too quiet about this. 

YIPPEE!!!!!

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