Okay, so this week at work has been the absolute worst! They've reorganized our department until my nice, normal-sized cubicle was cut into half!!! Half my desk is gone! Half of my cubicle walls are gone! 80% of my storage space is gone! All of my privacy is_________ GONE!
It's really worse in reality. You really have to see it to appreciate the magnitude of this reorganization!!! Before I had privacy and space and didn't sit between two hallways next to two elevators and two bathrooms! Now all day long I get a constant flow of traffic through my workspace and the sounds of elevators dinging, doors opening and shutting and toilets flushing!
I suppose my bosses would like me to maintain my previous level of productivity...but I can tell you this... I am so stressed out at the moment that I promise you...productivity is gonna fall...big time! No, this isn't a threat...it's a prediction. How anyone could have looked at that layout on paper and said "YUP, that'll work!" Is beyond me. STEVIE WONDER COULD HAVE SEEN THAT THIS WOULDN'T WORK!!!
Stay tuned as the insanity continues!!!
Dave
Saturday, June 30, 2007
Friday, June 22, 2007
Do you speak Klingon?
For most of my adult life (and some of my teen years) I have been involved in some sort of Customer Service at nearly all of my jobs.
Maybe I'm just tired and grumpy, or possibly I need a vacation but it seems as though lately I can't stand a lot of the people I'm trying to help!!!
Take for instance the other night at that bookstore I work at a few nights a week; there was this late 40ish Mom and her teen daughters, all of whom looked as if they pray to the God of Vogue or Vanity Fair every night before bed. Their outfits SCREAMED "Abercrombie and Fitch" or "Gap" or wherever the heck it is that teen girls shop!!!??? Even the Mom, who talked and acted as if she were a teenage girl (and there might have been one in there underneath the layers of makeup and fake tan, boobs and teeth) looked as if she shopped there too. (or she's been raiding her daughter's wardrobes!!!)
Not that I was eavesdropping...(not that you'd have to in the store because everyone "Broadcasts" their conversations, no matter how private they should be!!!) But... Mom was overheard saying "Oh, you look way better than her" (referring to a picture in a magazine). "Oh, you look way hotter than her..." "You're both hotter than Paris Hilton." "You're going to be more famous than Paris."
So, I'm guessing if her daughters go to prison that's okay???
Then I had two teen girls who wanted the book version of a famous play. "Are you sure it's only a play?" They asked me repeatedly? "Yes." I replied. They came back 10 minutes later and asked me again to look it up. "Are you sure it's just a play and not a book? I hate reading plays!" One of them said. I felt like offering to drive them to the cemetery, digging up the playwright and having them register a complaint.
After I was REALLY getting TIRED of the SILLINESS... I had to put up with a 50 something year old woman reading to a baby...book after book after book... IN ELMO'S VOICE!!! Her imitation was spot-on perfect, however that was the problem!!! I hate ELMO!!!
After that, I told my boss I was going to lose it very soon.... luckily things calmed down after that and I didn't go postal or anything!
Maybe people just don't understand that I'm not psychic and I don't speak Klingon. Other than that, "Welcome to the store, how can I help you?"
David
Maybe I'm just tired and grumpy, or possibly I need a vacation but it seems as though lately I can't stand a lot of the people I'm trying to help!!!
Take for instance the other night at that bookstore I work at a few nights a week; there was this late 40ish Mom and her teen daughters, all of whom looked as if they pray to the God of Vogue or Vanity Fair every night before bed. Their outfits SCREAMED "Abercrombie and Fitch" or "Gap" or wherever the heck it is that teen girls shop!!!??? Even the Mom, who talked and acted as if she were a teenage girl (and there might have been one in there underneath the layers of makeup and fake tan, boobs and teeth) looked as if she shopped there too. (or she's been raiding her daughter's wardrobes!!!)
Not that I was eavesdropping...(not that you'd have to in the store because everyone "Broadcasts" their conversations, no matter how private they should be!!!) But... Mom was overheard saying "Oh, you look way better than her" (referring to a picture in a magazine). "Oh, you look way hotter than her..." "You're both hotter than Paris Hilton." "You're going to be more famous than Paris."
So, I'm guessing if her daughters go to prison that's okay???
Then I had two teen girls who wanted the book version of a famous play. "Are you sure it's only a play?" They asked me repeatedly? "Yes." I replied. They came back 10 minutes later and asked me again to look it up. "Are you sure it's just a play and not a book? I hate reading plays!" One of them said. I felt like offering to drive them to the cemetery, digging up the playwright and having them register a complaint.
After I was REALLY getting TIRED of the SILLINESS... I had to put up with a 50 something year old woman reading to a baby...book after book after book... IN ELMO'S VOICE!!! Her imitation was spot-on perfect, however that was the problem!!! I hate ELMO!!!
After that, I told my boss I was going to lose it very soon.... luckily things calmed down after that and I didn't go postal or anything!
Maybe people just don't understand that I'm not psychic and I don't speak Klingon. Other than that, "Welcome to the store, how can I help you?"
David
Sunday, June 17, 2007
More from Father's Day Weekend
A Deer at the KC Zoo
An antique MG from the KC Zoo Car Show
Jared loses his First tooth!
A Very Sleepy Sea Lion
A baby Deer
An antique MG from the KC Zoo Car Show
Jared loses his First tooth!
A Very Sleepy Sea Lion
A baby Deer
Tuesday, June 12, 2007
Luke Cancer Update...
No pictures this time...just news.
After weeks of Luke playing (he loves playing ball with the boys), and feeling pretty good, I'm sorry to report that we found two lumps on his chest over the weekend. He's been doing so well lately that I think we had started to take it for granted that he wasn't totally healthy.
He's been really affectionate lately, and the boys seem to think that maybe Luke knows or has some idea about his situation. I wouldn't put it past Luke because he is very smart and seems to think he's part human anyway.
The only sign (other than the lumps) that he's sick is that he seems to get tired easier, but still is never one to turn down play time.
Thanks to everyone who has asked about him over the past few months and we appreciate your thoughts and prayers. According to Pastor Fred, it's okay to pray for your pets... I agree! Luke is an important part of our family and we love him!
-Dave, Sher, Dustin, Jared and Luke
After weeks of Luke playing (he loves playing ball with the boys), and feeling pretty good, I'm sorry to report that we found two lumps on his chest over the weekend. He's been doing so well lately that I think we had started to take it for granted that he wasn't totally healthy.
He's been really affectionate lately, and the boys seem to think that maybe Luke knows or has some idea about his situation. I wouldn't put it past Luke because he is very smart and seems to think he's part human anyway.
The only sign (other than the lumps) that he's sick is that he seems to get tired easier, but still is never one to turn down play time.
Thanks to everyone who has asked about him over the past few months and we appreciate your thoughts and prayers. According to Pastor Fred, it's okay to pray for your pets... I agree! Luke is an important part of our family and we love him!
-Dave, Sher, Dustin, Jared and Luke
Monday, June 11, 2007
Vanity thy name is Dave
Okay, Okay!!! I'll admit it! After recently growing a full beard (instead of my usual goatee), I noticed several small patches of gray that were, shall we say "unsightly." So, I mentioned to Sherry that I should get some of that "Just for Men" stuff for my beard and see if it would work.
Well, it did... I have a full, dark beard without even a hint of gray! I should have done my hair too, but you know what? I'm almost to the point where the bald spot covers more of my head than my hair does...so I think I'll let that pass.
Putting the stuff on was kind of funny, because it made me look like a 1970's "G.I. Joe" with the "real facial hair." If I could have pulled that look off, I would have tried... it was somewhat cool and somewhat goofy at the same time! After applying and then washing and drying my beard, I've gotta say "It don't look bad!" It isn't magic marker black like some hair dyes, and so far the only comment I've gotten is "Boy, you're beard is really growing fast!"
So now I'm a modern man....one who isn't afraid to wear his fake colored beard with pride!
-Dave (the stud with the sexy beard)
Well, it did... I have a full, dark beard without even a hint of gray! I should have done my hair too, but you know what? I'm almost to the point where the bald spot covers more of my head than my hair does...so I think I'll let that pass.
Putting the stuff on was kind of funny, because it made me look like a 1970's "G.I. Joe" with the "real facial hair." If I could have pulled that look off, I would have tried... it was somewhat cool and somewhat goofy at the same time! After applying and then washing and drying my beard, I've gotta say "It don't look bad!" It isn't magic marker black like some hair dyes, and so far the only comment I've gotten is "Boy, you're beard is really growing fast!"
So now I'm a modern man....one who isn't afraid to wear his fake colored beard with pride!
-Dave (the stud with the sexy beard)
Wednesday, June 06, 2007
J. Eddie's Six Pack O Sin
Far be it from me to question someone's faith, but recently several Democratic Presidential Candidates were asked about their faith and the responses seemed rather "Panderous."
Sen. Clinton: Faith got me through marital strife - CNN.com*
Hillary said the above, while J. Eddie (John Edwards whom I've given this boyishly Preppy nickname) said that he both "Sins and Prays" every day.
As a Christian I know that we are all Sinners and that we have the potential to sin every day, but the way Edwards puts it makes it sound as if he puts away some time every day to pray (as he/we should), and that he saves up some special time for sinning.
I know that isn't what he meant (or at least I hope so), but These politicians (ALL OF THEM) have got to realize what they're saying and stop making these flip statements just because they sound good. (or popular as the case may be...)
So in closing I do want to say that I honestly hope Hillary has faith in God, and that John Edwards is praying every day (and working to cut back on his "sin" time). A President with Faith in God is important and should be treated with importance and not in an offhanded way.
David
Sen. Clinton: Faith got me through marital strife - CNN.com*
Hillary said the above, while J. Eddie (John Edwards whom I've given this boyishly Preppy nickname) said that he both "Sins and Prays" every day.
As a Christian I know that we are all Sinners and that we have the potential to sin every day, but the way Edwards puts it makes it sound as if he puts away some time every day to pray (as he/we should), and that he saves up some special time for sinning.
I know that isn't what he meant (or at least I hope so), but These politicians (ALL OF THEM) have got to realize what they're saying and stop making these flip statements just because they sound good. (or popular as the case may be...)
So in closing I do want to say that I honestly hope Hillary has faith in God, and that John Edwards is praying every day (and working to cut back on his "sin" time). A President with Faith in God is important and should be treated with importance and not in an offhanded way.
David
Monday, June 04, 2007
Failed "Afterschool Special" ideas
"It don't smell purty: the story of a Taco Bell Junkie"
"The elevator doesn't always go up: the story of a failure"
"Double Dribble: a bladder control saga"
"Jimmy hates recess: the story of a kickball victim"
"Why Tim can't read: szhlbbt forbzz nogle bormpt"
"Lucy likes to tango: the rise and fall of a one legged dancer"
"I'm bored: the story of a lackluster life"
"Bread and water: a gourmet chef in prison"
"Tone Deaf: The Rod Stewart Story"
"The elevator doesn't always go up: the story of a failure"
"Double Dribble: a bladder control saga"
"Jimmy hates recess: the story of a kickball victim"
"Why Tim can't read: szhlbbt forbzz nogle bormpt"
"Lucy likes to tango: the rise and fall of a one legged dancer"
"I'm bored: the story of a lackluster life"
"Bread and water: a gourmet chef in prison"
"Tone Deaf: The Rod Stewart Story"
The Monsters are due on Maple Street
In a bit of not-so-surprising, but disturbing news, one of our Neighbors was arrested last week for producing child porn in his home using some of the neighborhood boys.
The reason I'm saying it isn't a shock is that more than two years ago I called the police on this man because his lawn was littered day and night with the bicycles of neighborhood kids and he was rumored to be giving away expensive gifts in exchange for the boys mowing his lawn and carrying in his groceries.
I caught wind of this when my Son came home one day telling me about the "cool old guy" down the street who gave him and his friend a can of pop, and then telling me about the X-Box games he was giving away to boys who would mow his lawn. The thought of someone giving a teen or pre-teen boy a 40.00 game for mowing the lawn seemed just a bit surreal to me, so I warned my Son not to go down there, even if his friends were hanging out there.
The police did check out his house after I called about the kids playing in the street and blocking traffic in front of this guys house. They didn't find anything, but did tell him they didn't think it looked right for him to have all these kids hanging around. My "Dad's Intuition" told me something was going on...I didn't know what for certain, but was sure it wasn't good.
When the news broke last week that BEST BUY had alerted the police that his broken computer had kiddie porn on it, I was relieved, sickened, happy that he was caught, and mad...all at once.
So when your kid asks if Monsters are real, it's okay to lie and tell them no, but make sure you're still keeping an eye out for them.
-David
The reason I'm saying it isn't a shock is that more than two years ago I called the police on this man because his lawn was littered day and night with the bicycles of neighborhood kids and he was rumored to be giving away expensive gifts in exchange for the boys mowing his lawn and carrying in his groceries.
I caught wind of this when my Son came home one day telling me about the "cool old guy" down the street who gave him and his friend a can of pop, and then telling me about the X-Box games he was giving away to boys who would mow his lawn. The thought of someone giving a teen or pre-teen boy a 40.00 game for mowing the lawn seemed just a bit surreal to me, so I warned my Son not to go down there, even if his friends were hanging out there.
The police did check out his house after I called about the kids playing in the street and blocking traffic in front of this guys house. They didn't find anything, but did tell him they didn't think it looked right for him to have all these kids hanging around. My "Dad's Intuition" told me something was going on...I didn't know what for certain, but was sure it wasn't good.
When the news broke last week that BEST BUY had alerted the police that his broken computer had kiddie porn on it, I was relieved, sickened, happy that he was caught, and mad...all at once.
So when your kid asks if Monsters are real, it's okay to lie and tell them no, but make sure you're still keeping an eye out for them.
-David
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