I took the whole day off from work to interview for a whole new work day.
It turns out, I might've been able to call it a "sick day" today. The few hours I was home with kids that were awake either involved crying, puking, sleeping, or a combination of the aforementioned. I hope to avoid the same illness until at least Friday.
Again - here's hoping and praying that there's a new job on the horizon. Nothing against my current employers, but I'd like a career that doesn't feel like a constant struggle to spin plates on chainsaws while someone keeps yelling that "you're doing it wrong..."
Really? There's a "right" way to spin the plates on the chainsaws?
Why yes. You're supposed to make the chainsaws behave more like poles.
But I was using poles. Then I same in to work and was informed that all of the poles were replaced with chainsaws.
Don't fret too much. Next year we're not expecting you to spin the plates. We just need you to levitate them, using the chainsaws. Oh. And they won't be plates. We're replacing them with Folger's Crystals. Let's see if anyone notices...
So - if I'm still where I am next year, it's OK. I think I can still blow enough hot air to make instant coffee appear to be a levitating plate.
Posted in the section Friends and Family on Tue, May 13, 2008 at
7:07 PM
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Quick note.
Brad/Dave... Amazon currently has both series of Dexter available for cheap episode downloads (Unbox Video). Some episodes are free.
Posted in the section Media on Sat, May 03, 2008 at
8:31 PM
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Traditionally, I lament my birthday. Fellow friends, family, and coworkers attempt, in many ways, to encourage me to enjoy the day as something special. Usually, though, May 1st is simply packed with everything I'd rather not be doing.
Today, it was still packed with things I'd rather not do:
- Prepare for a concert on Sunday. The concert features participants of whom only 20% are actually accomplished singers and at least 40% are defiantly opposed to appearing to be actual singers. The remaining 40% are exceptionally average performers. As I see the math, there's a 60% chance of pathetic.
-Performing for "Law Day" ceremonies. For those of you unfamiliar with "Law Day..." Well, simply put, it's far from my Patriotic leanings.
-Waiting for service at a family restaurant. We've been really good about "in and out" at Friendly's, but tonight they were fairly incompetent. They were slow enough that I was actually able to convince Susan to leave without getting the free icecream. We arrived at 4:40. We didn't leave until 6PM. That's an eternity with a 3 and 1.5 year old.
On the positive:
-I have an awesome family. Their hugs are gift enough.
-My Elementary kids were exceptionally kind to me today.
-My Family was exceptionally great in coping with the slow service.
and
I have an interview for a potential new job! I got the phone call today. It was a nice present. I'd love to work with these folks... Here's hopin'!
Posted in the section Friends and Family on Thu, May 01, 2008 at
6:55 PM
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Some will
appreciate this more than others.
Posted in the section Friends and Family on Tue, Apr 22, 2008 at
5:45 AM
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I've been hooked on watching Netflix shows via "instant view."
I watched nearly all of "Dead Like Me." Loved it.
Now, after reading a few Twitters between Dave and Brad, I checked out "Dexter."
I completely understand Dexter; except for the urge to kill. The challenge of "fitting in" is universal.
I will also add that I'm fairly confident that I know who the "ice truck killer" is, even though I'm only 4 or 5 episodes in.
It's gotta be Dexter's sister; sick of playing "second-fiddle."
Posted in the section Media on Tue, Apr 15, 2008 at
6:08 AM
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Download, save, burn, and share
this radio broadcast before it's removed as being "Un-American" and "subversive."
You have a week to snag it for free.
P.S. - Brad; intended or not, the "spell check" suggestion for "Un-American" in Tangelo amused me.
Posted in the section Government on Sun, Mar 30, 2008 at
5:03 PM
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So - I was finally "observed" yesterday (Friday). As per usual, I can't tell you if it was a "good" or "bad" lesson to observe. Every time I think I performed admirably, I find out that I'm missing "key components" of my lesson. You would think that "missing key components" would result in kids not being able to learn a thing. Somehow my kids seem to overcome my "incompetence." I can't stop them from being actually able to read music by the end of 1st grade, able to read/perform simple melodies on xylophones by the end of 2nd grade, sing polyphonic harmony by the end of 3rd grade...etc.
When I think the lesson has gone average or worse, I tend to receive more accolades than demerits.
Admittedly, the most frustrating thing this year has been "the waiting." The longer we get into the school year, the fewer "amazing lessons" I have left to show off. The lesson observed yesterday was exceptionally average.
Posted in the section Job Issues on Sat, Mar 29, 2008 at
7:53 AM
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OK, all of you Ron Paul supporters...
Here's the new plan.
Get everyone you can ot vote for Ron in all of the remaining states. We need to win
all of them.
I know that he can't "clinch" it anymore, but there's a REALLY good chance that McCain will keel over. Heck. The guy
IS 72 years old.
So - Ron just needs more votes than the last guy who already dropped out; or at least a plurality.
Wait.
Come back.
Stop laughing.
I'm not kidding guys!
No, really. Look at the numbers. If McCain dies, a plurality is still possible for Ron Paul. Heck. At this point, if McCain dies without "giving" his delegates away, Paul could snatch more than the other guys combined.
Guys...?...
C'mon. Give it a try. What's the worst that could happen? You could "waste your vote" and vote for the current leader or you could prepare our Country for REAL change.
Posted in the section Government on Mon, Mar 10, 2008 at
6:29 PM
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Gluttony.
Much truth from the fat glutton.
Thanks www.reverendfun.com
Posted in the section Religion vs. Faith on Wed, Feb 27, 2008 at
7:38 PM
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Ok.
Much truth.
Thanks xkcd.com.
Posted in the section Nothing on Wed, Feb 27, 2008 at
7:32 PM
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