Post by 2curlydogs on Dec 11, 2015 12:24:48 GMT -5
In the last 2 hours I have attended 2 meetings, written a SOW, built a Creative Deck, adjusted a budget, created a copy doc, and built a workback timeline.
I AM ON FUCKING FIRE!
Also, my company has a timesheet program code for "Drinking and Partying". MY JOB IS AWESOME.
Post by Velvetshady on Dec 11, 2015 12:55:40 GMT -5
I've done more work in the last 4 hours than I have the rest of the week (granted, I was out sick most of the week).
I'm irked at our FedEx/UPS/USPS delivery people. For some unknown reason, they started putting packages on a rocking chair under our back deck instead of on our front porch. I could see if they delivered to the front porch, but can't see them on the driveway and dropping off stuff under the deck. DH had expensive electronics sitting out there three days (one day in rain). But worse, I had yarn and needles from KnitPicks out there for three days...I could have been knitting my Frankenfingers all week while sick
Post by downtoearth on Dec 11, 2015 13:09:43 GMT -5
On the work line of randoms, I had my review yesterday and I'm doing good, but not stellar. My boss isn't upset, but I have one area of improvement to work on. I really should be at the point where I'm more stellar and not just "good." So I think I have to spend some time stepping up a notch. Plus, being billable, I lose a lot of time that I can't bill or bill to overhead here, so I just really waste time, I think I'll have to scale back talking politics.
I've done more work in the last 4 hours than I have the rest of the week (granted, I was out sick most of the week).
I'm irked at our FedEx/UPS/USPS delivery people. For some unknown reason, they started putting packages on a rocking chair under our back deck instead of on our front porch. I could see if they delivered to the front porch, but can't see them on the driveway and dropping off stuff under the deck. DH had expensive electronics sitting out there three days (one day in rain). But worse, I had yarn and needles from KnitPicks out there for three days...I could have been knitting my Frankenfingers all week while sick
Our UPS guy has started "hiding" them under our doormat. Except he moves the mat and last week when there was a key under the mat for the cleaning lady, it meant the key to our house was just sitting on our porch for everyone to see. And it's not like putting them under the mat makes them less visible. It's weird.
Post by meshaliuknits on Dec 11, 2015 13:29:19 GMT -5
Last night we had a pretty solid thunder storm. This morning there is enough hail gathered up that it looks suspiciously close to snow. If it starts snowing here I will cry. And then move to Hawaii.
This day cannot be over soon enough. The lead auditor is a mansplaining ass who spent 45 minutes trying to pat my head and justify why I shouldn't handle any financial details for the office even though I've worked with university finance details for almost 10 years and my boss is very reassuring and confident in my abilities. And I have a faculty member where we have gone back and forth for 3 weeks trying to get audit documentation, and now suddenly he's protesting that he didn't even get the funds and had the union rep call me (when I have plenty of documentation to show otherwise). Assholes everywhere.
H and I are getting kittens the weekend after Christmas and I'm so excited, I can hardly stand it. Our last cat died in September and this is the first time in 30 years or more that I've been catless. It just doesn't feel right not having cats at home! I just put all kinds of cat accessories (cat condo, toys, etc.) on my Amazon wish list, LOL.
H and I are getting kittens the weekend after Christmas and I'm so excited, I can hardly stand it. Our last cat died in September and this is the first time in 30 years or more that I've been catless. It just doesn't feel right not having cats at home! I just put all kinds of cat accessories (cat condo, toys, etc.) on my Amazon wish list, LOL.
I'm jealous! Kitties are so much fun.
I desperately need a hair cut, but I hate having it done so I just keep putting it off. Forced small talk with a stranger is one of the absolute worst things in my world.
I'm done with most of my volunteer work projects as the year is coming to a close. I'll have a fresh batch of stuff to do come January, but the lull right now is really nice.
Today was our going away party for finishing school. I'm going to miss them. Also, I'm not actually moving yet. H is. I'll be alive for months. They should keep calling me for food events!
I saw the most stereotype busting thing on the highway the other day -
One of those hideous Chevy Avalanche SUV/Pickup things with the following bumper stickers: Carson 2016, Conservative and Proud, NObama, and Does this Ass Make My Truck Look Big (with a picture of Obama's face) cut me off at a merge between two ramps. I passed the truck once we were on the highway, and look over to give the driver a "you suck" face, only to find that it's being driven by a 40-something black woman in a business suit.
Welp. Didn't see that one coming. Serves me right to make assumptions I guess.
Post by StrawberryBlondie on Dec 11, 2015 16:28:28 GMT -5
I don't know what's up with me lately. I've been so crazy emotional. Today, I listened to a story on NPR about the first group of refugees arriving in Canada and the Prime Minister greeting them at the airport and telling them "welcome home" made me choke up. My eyes are getting misty just typing it now.
I swear, if I didn't know it was basically impossible, I'd think i was pregnant or something.
Post by ChillyMcFreeze on Dec 11, 2015 16:38:37 GMT -5
This job is making me drink, and not just because it's sometimes stressful. We've gotten to the point in the semester where we have some designated to bring wine every day until we leave for the break. Today it was the chaplain, and I have red wine cheeks.
Post by secretlyevil on Dec 11, 2015 16:50:00 GMT -5
I am full on embracing my inner basic bitch. I'm wearing bear paws, Lul.aroe leggings, a puffy vest and infinity scarf. A mojito is a good substitute for a PSL right?
Post by sparrowsong on Dec 11, 2015 17:21:59 GMT -5
I have a cold and feel crappy and whiny. Ugh.
Has everyone seen the video going around with the guy showing the magic trick to the chimpanzee? Worst magic trick ever. I don't know why that bugs me so much. There was another video of a guy doing magic tricks with dog treats, where he was actually convincing at making things disappear. It was better. Did I mention I feel crappy and whiny?
Post by eponinepontmercy on Dec 11, 2015 17:49:47 GMT -5
We're hosting a holiday party tomorrow so I took today off to clean and prep. We bought more prepared stuff than usual (Wegman's is dangerous) and now I can't make anything tonight because the fridge is full.
I went low maintenance and I'm really only making 2 other things and assembling some others.
We're hosting a holiday party tomorrow so I took today off to clean and prep. We bought more prepared stuff than usual (Wegman's is dangerous) and now I can't make anything tonight because the fridge is full.
I went low maintenance and I'm really only making 2 other things and assembling some others.