: Just Random Thoughts
-Maurice told me the other day I'm almost guaranteed the position -- the only thing yet to work out is salary. When I was first hired for the job I have now, he said the Assistant SID position was $34,000 a year. Ebonee made $28,000 a year (probably because of how much experience she didn't have coming in). I'm not sure if they're trying to determine that based on my experience level (I've been in this office for almost a year and a half), or if the economy has something to do with it. Whatever it is, though, I'm sure it'll be a lot more than I'm making now.
-With my new job, I'll finally be able to afford the health insurance the company offers. Since any real reform seems to be a long time coming (if at all), I might as well just bite the bullet and take the benefits once I get the promotion. At least then, I can afford my heart check-ups, I can afford my glasses and (theoretically) anything else that might come up. Not tickled at the notion of having for-profit health insurance, but I don't live in Canada, so ... I guess I gotta deal until the fogies in Washington get their heads out of their collective butts.
-Speaking of which, I wonder if my Senators and House Rep. are tired of me yet. As often as I write them, they probably are. But you know what? They're there to do the bidding of people like me, and someone needs to remind them that if they don't, we'll just throw them back out when the time comes.
-Have I mentioned how peaceful it is around here now that Ebonee's gone? It's so much quieter, the mood in the office is lighter, everyone's just in a generally better mood. Not to mention, things get done a lot faster in the office now, and it gets done right the first time. I honestly hope she succeeds at whatever she's doing now, and I hope she eventually grows up to lead a productive, fulfilling life, but I'm glad we don't have to put up with her shit anymore.
-Every Tuesday I go to the driving range to hit a bucket of golf balls. Every Thursday I go for a jog/walk. It's not much, but it feels good being physically active again -- even if it means my upper back and neck sometimes feel sore. If I can find more time, I'll probably look to add some light weights. Not looking to bulk up, just have some physical activity in my life. Trying to prevent the great ballooning gut my father got around this age.
-My 10-year high school reunion is next month. No one bothered to tell me until after the registration deadline passed, It just reaffirms my belief that no one cared about me in high school. Well, a few people did, and I already keep in touch with them anyway, so why would I want to go to some bullshit party to reunite with people I never really liked, anyway? I know I promised Kat I'd take her, but I don't think either one of us are in a position to go anyway.
-Rest assured, everyone ... I am not running for political office. At least, not any time soon. First of all, I would want to at least get a master's in law or political science -- which, in turn, would afford me the opportunity to study and learn the laws within this country. Not to mention, learning all about the issues (beyond what the media or the Internet gives us). Long story short, I realize how much work I'd have to do just to even have a chance at running for an office, so at best, it's one of those "Hey, wouldn't it be cool if ...?" things. I guess I just want to get more involved in politics than voting and then writing my elected officials every other day.
-Little tip: if you fail a drug test, vehemently proclaim your innocence and manage to get a court to agree with you, don't turn around and fail a second drug test with the exact same drug! That just makes you look like a moron. Then again, what do you expect for someone who allegedly took meth, like NASCAR driver Jeremy Mayfield? Boy never was the brightest bulb in the socket ...
-The biggest win in Hampton University basketball history came in 2001, when the Pirates beat Iowa State in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. It was only the fourth time ever that a No. 15 seed had beaten a No. 2 seed, and it was Hampton's first-ever trip to the tournament. Does our office have any press clippings or the like from that story? Nope! I had to contact the basketball office itself for that sort of thing. The biggest hoops win in school history, and the Sports Information office doesn't have anything on it ... pathetic.
-Am I sad to see City Limits go? Yeah, a bit, but I think personally, it was time. I don't want to say I outgrew it, because I have a lot of memories from that time, and I'm thankful for the friendships I made and still love my characters to this day. But considering where my life has taken me professionally and personally -- and the fact that I've had to deal with a lot more writer's block than usual of late -- I think the timing's right. I'm sorry to see it go, but glad I was a part of it for as long as I was.
-Maurice told me the other day I'm almost guaranteed the position -- the only thing yet to work out is salary. When I was first hired for the job I have now, he said the Assistant SID position was $34,000 a year. Ebonee made $28,000 a year (probably because of how much experience she didn't have coming in). I'm not sure if they're trying to determine that based on my experience level (I've been in this office for almost a year and a half), or if the economy has something to do with it. Whatever it is, though, I'm sure it'll be a lot more than I'm making now.
-With my new job, I'll finally be able to afford the health insurance the company offers. Since any real reform seems to be a long time coming (if at all), I might as well just bite the bullet and take the benefits once I get the promotion. At least then, I can afford my heart check-ups, I can afford my glasses and (theoretically) anything else that might come up. Not tickled at the notion of having for-profit health insurance, but I don't live in Canada, so ... I guess I gotta deal until the fogies in Washington get their heads out of their collective butts.
-Speaking of which, I wonder if my Senators and House Rep. are tired of me yet. As often as I write them, they probably are. But you know what? They're there to do the bidding of people like me, and someone needs to remind them that if they don't, we'll just throw them back out when the time comes.
-Have I mentioned how peaceful it is around here now that Ebonee's gone? It's so much quieter, the mood in the office is lighter, everyone's just in a generally better mood. Not to mention, things get done a lot faster in the office now, and it gets done right the first time. I honestly hope she succeeds at whatever she's doing now, and I hope she eventually grows up to lead a productive, fulfilling life, but I'm glad we don't have to put up with her shit anymore.
-Every Tuesday I go to the driving range to hit a bucket of golf balls. Every Thursday I go for a jog/walk. It's not much, but it feels good being physically active again -- even if it means my upper back and neck sometimes feel sore. If I can find more time, I'll probably look to add some light weights. Not looking to bulk up, just have some physical activity in my life. Trying to prevent the great ballooning gut my father got around this age.
-My 10-year high school reunion is next month. No one bothered to tell me until after the registration deadline passed, It just reaffirms my belief that no one cared about me in high school. Well, a few people did, and I already keep in touch with them anyway, so why would I want to go to some bullshit party to reunite with people I never really liked, anyway? I know I promised Kat I'd take her, but I don't think either one of us are in a position to go anyway.
-Rest assured, everyone ... I am not running for political office. At least, not any time soon. First of all, I would want to at least get a master's in law or political science -- which, in turn, would afford me the opportunity to study and learn the laws within this country. Not to mention, learning all about the issues (beyond what the media or the Internet gives us). Long story short, I realize how much work I'd have to do just to even have a chance at running for an office, so at best, it's one of those "Hey, wouldn't it be cool if ...?" things. I guess I just want to get more involved in politics than voting and then writing my elected officials every other day.
-Little tip: if you fail a drug test, vehemently proclaim your innocence and manage to get a court to agree with you, don't turn around and fail a second drug test with the exact same drug! That just makes you look like a moron. Then again, what do you expect for someone who allegedly took meth, like NASCAR driver Jeremy Mayfield? Boy never was the brightest bulb in the socket ...
-The biggest win in Hampton University basketball history came in 2001, when the Pirates beat Iowa State in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. It was only the fourth time ever that a No. 15 seed had beaten a No. 2 seed, and it was Hampton's first-ever trip to the tournament. Does our office have any press clippings or the like from that story? Nope! I had to contact the basketball office itself for that sort of thing. The biggest hoops win in school history, and the Sports Information office doesn't have anything on it ... pathetic.
-Am I sad to see City Limits go? Yeah, a bit, but I think personally, it was time. I don't want to say I outgrew it, because I have a lot of memories from that time, and I'm thankful for the friendships I made and still love my characters to this day. But considering where my life has taken me professionally and personally -- and the fact that I've had to deal with a lot more writer's block than usual of late -- I think the timing's right. I'm sorry to see it go, but glad I was a part of it for as long as I was.