Yesterday was a golf outing in which we participate in. We came equipped with our duck pond and, of course, 300 CMYK jello shots.
Of course, the majority of golfers required a demonstration of how jello shots work, so my boss & I divided up the 34 participants into every other displays of tounge pushing, rotating madness. The only downside was that slice I got under my tounge from so many!
Tuesday, June 27, 2006
Friday, June 23, 2006
Great conversation
A friend of mine is going through a really hard time - yet said something unbelievably remarkable, that I had to share. Unfortunately, her husband has changed over their relationship and this is what she told him,
"You need to let me mourn the loss of you and learn if I like the person you are. Then make a valid decision if we should be together."
Genius.
"You need to let me mourn the loss of you and learn if I like the person you are. Then make a valid decision if we should be together."
Genius.
Thursday, June 22, 2006
Such glory in winning
Last night was a game I was dreading, our softball team was up against my old agency. I would like to believe I am on good terms with 80% of the agency, but the 20% I'm not are all on the softball league.
I was delighted when my boss's dog was along for the ride, it meant I'd be benched and could watch her. She did great, but she's an old pup and has been having shoulder and neck problems. She started aching and my boss walked her to her car, in the meantime I needed to go up to the plate and cover. I've never been so damn nervous. With three extra innings because we were tied, I shook hoping it would soon be over.
Bam! We hit a winning ball. It was the most awesome night ever! I love softball.
I was delighted when my boss's dog was along for the ride, it meant I'd be benched and could watch her. She did great, but she's an old pup and has been having shoulder and neck problems. She started aching and my boss walked her to her car, in the meantime I needed to go up to the plate and cover. I've never been so damn nervous. With three extra innings because we were tied, I shook hoping it would soon be over.
Bam! We hit a winning ball. It was the most awesome night ever! I love softball.
Thirteen Things I Probably Shouldn't Have Done This Week
1. Stayed out until midnight last night
2. While drinking, told the cute boy about the ex-fiance
3. Gone to my ex's bar and tipped WAY too much
4. Only got 3 hours of sleep because I was excited to go to the gym
5. Had all that caffine
6. While on my caffine high, jump over that barrier and smash my knee into the wall
7. Gotten so excited about meeting my sales, then losing a $2600 sale :(
8. Slept on my neck funny the last two nights
9. Jumped with joy when we beat my old agency at softball (I take that back, I was really happy I did that!)
10. Commited myself to so many events in the next two weeks
11. Tanned the last two mornings in a row - I think I burnt my boobs!
12. Decided that Slimfast was a good diet to go on right now - I need a sandwich!
13. Been too busy to post on this blog!
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Wednesday, June 21, 2006
Busy Girl
I had way too much caffine yesterday - like the kind of day when you can't focus because your veins are so happy and well caffinated. I was so pumped because I'm so close to hitting my numbers, in fact I would have hit my numbers had I not lost a $2600 sale. I cleaned my desk, I went through papers, I made phone calls. At 4:00 I crashed, but not before making an appointment at the gym.
My metabolism blows. Seriously, the only way for me to loose weight is to intake an unhealthy amount of calories (we're talking 500-600 calories) and be a pheen with exercise. In the meantime, my busy lifestyle and lack of income has meant no gym membership and excessive eating out and I've gained about 25 lbs.
So I went to my appointment at my old gym. To my dismay, the cute sales guy had left and I got a new girl. She offered a great deal - no contract, no enrollment fee and best of all, a discount because of my health insurance. My $75 membership was downed to $51 and includes unlimited tanning. I signed myself up!
I started on the strict counting calories and gym regiment this morning. I've never felt better. I'll be bikini ready by winter - but at least I'll be ready!
My metabolism blows. Seriously, the only way for me to loose weight is to intake an unhealthy amount of calories (we're talking 500-600 calories) and be a pheen with exercise. In the meantime, my busy lifestyle and lack of income has meant no gym membership and excessive eating out and I've gained about 25 lbs.
So I went to my appointment at my old gym. To my dismay, the cute sales guy had left and I got a new girl. She offered a great deal - no contract, no enrollment fee and best of all, a discount because of my health insurance. My $75 membership was downed to $51 and includes unlimited tanning. I signed myself up!
I started on the strict counting calories and gym regiment this morning. I've never felt better. I'll be bikini ready by winter - but at least I'll be ready!
Sunday, June 18, 2006
Oh - so much to recap
Bad blogger again. I'm a blog-aholic and when you can see there are no blogs I guess that means I'm really freaking busy so this blog may be a bit random and not storyline accurate, but it'll recap.
About two weeks ago I finished dog sitting, to celebrate I busted open a fabulous Italian vodka (a thank-you from their trip) and put on my fancy new shoes to get ready to go out. In the process, I proceeded downstairs to my apartment only to wipe out on my ass; therefore, breaking my tailbone (again - it happened to me as a waitress as well). I have been in pain since, but know that the only thing they can do is prescribe some really great drugs that I can't afford and offer me the "lovely" red donut to sit on until I heal. So in the meantime it's 12 advil a day (not doctor recommended). That's about it for the excitement.
My schedule has gotten so complicated the last few weeks that I went back to writing everything in my planner. That being said, as I was jotting down items I realized I often doubled and triple booked myself on regular occassions. For instance, my dear friend was coming in from New York on Wednesday night - misjudging the hours in the day I had a 4:00pm meeting with a new client, a 6:00 softball game followed by a cocktail and wings and then picking her up from the airport at 10. Thank goodness she flew in from La Guirda which meant her plane was delayed 1/2 an hour - I was able to pick her up in time. I had thought ahead and taken Thursday off, but then scheduled a seminar with potential clients that day and forgot about the big awards ceremony on Thursday night. She said she would love to go to the ceremony, so I promptly bought her a ticket. Wednesday night we enjoyed drinks at an old pub (her not me, I was on a diet coke only budget so I could cover her drinks) and then realized it was 2:30am. We headed home, I slept a couple hours and left for Pewaukee that morning.
After the seminar, we went shopping in the third ward and got changed for the awards show. After a quick change and some hair fluffing, we headed back downtown, picked up my boss and then went to the show. We puroused the entries only to find one of my old ads entered with my name on it! Happily, I anticipated finding out what I could have won. Our ad took home the silver nut! In excitement, we left, had a cocktail at our Thursday hang out and found our energy waining.
Not willing to let the night be over, we headed to Milwaukee's Safehouse, an entertaining bar with hidden passage ways and puzzle walls. After an hour or so there, we headed home.
I had taken the morning off on Friday, dropped my friend at her car, had a meeting, finished with work, and then decided to take a moment to unwind. An early bed time, but well needed rest.
Yesterday I anticipated doing much more, only to do much less. After driving all over Milwaukee and its suburbs, I finally found a couple hats my dad had wanted for father's day, I then had a cocktail by my mom, got a sinus headache and laid down for a minute - which turned into two hours. The dog I was sitting for showed up about 7:30, I walked her, played with her and was in bed by 9.
Today has been a very chill day - it's been pouring rain since early this morning so I've spent some much needed time at home. My head is still aching, so I took a bit of a nap and did some grocery shopping for my dad (after all - it's his day). Then I thought to myself - crap, I should really blog...
So that's the activities blog for me the past couple weeks. I also made a decision that since our payroll is a bit off (the second & fourth Fridays of every month) and this month is coming up to where we go three weeks without income, that I would finally get a credit card to tie me over. I was approved for a platinum card but asked for a low credit line so that I can make sure I can pay it off every month and not be tempted to buy things I don't need. It arrived yesterday. I also decided that I will get a gym membership this week. I have the gym in my apartment, but when faced with being at home and working out I opt to watch TV and relax. If I have a membership, at least when I get bored and want to do something, I'll head to the gym.
And that's about it!
I will hopefully be keeping up with blogging this week and actually participate in the Thursday Thirteen, as I've missed the last two ...
About two weeks ago I finished dog sitting, to celebrate I busted open a fabulous Italian vodka (a thank-you from their trip) and put on my fancy new shoes to get ready to go out. In the process, I proceeded downstairs to my apartment only to wipe out on my ass; therefore, breaking my tailbone (again - it happened to me as a waitress as well). I have been in pain since, but know that the only thing they can do is prescribe some really great drugs that I can't afford and offer me the "lovely" red donut to sit on until I heal. So in the meantime it's 12 advil a day (not doctor recommended). That's about it for the excitement.
My schedule has gotten so complicated the last few weeks that I went back to writing everything in my planner. That being said, as I was jotting down items I realized I often doubled and triple booked myself on regular occassions. For instance, my dear friend was coming in from New York on Wednesday night - misjudging the hours in the day I had a 4:00pm meeting with a new client, a 6:00 softball game followed by a cocktail and wings and then picking her up from the airport at 10. Thank goodness she flew in from La Guirda which meant her plane was delayed 1/2 an hour - I was able to pick her up in time. I had thought ahead and taken Thursday off, but then scheduled a seminar with potential clients that day and forgot about the big awards ceremony on Thursday night. She said she would love to go to the ceremony, so I promptly bought her a ticket. Wednesday night we enjoyed drinks at an old pub (her not me, I was on a diet coke only budget so I could cover her drinks) and then realized it was 2:30am. We headed home, I slept a couple hours and left for Pewaukee that morning.
After the seminar, we went shopping in the third ward and got changed for the awards show. After a quick change and some hair fluffing, we headed back downtown, picked up my boss and then went to the show. We puroused the entries only to find one of my old ads entered with my name on it! Happily, I anticipated finding out what I could have won. Our ad took home the silver nut! In excitement, we left, had a cocktail at our Thursday hang out and found our energy waining.
Not willing to let the night be over, we headed to Milwaukee's Safehouse, an entertaining bar with hidden passage ways and puzzle walls. After an hour or so there, we headed home.
I had taken the morning off on Friday, dropped my friend at her car, had a meeting, finished with work, and then decided to take a moment to unwind. An early bed time, but well needed rest.
Yesterday I anticipated doing much more, only to do much less. After driving all over Milwaukee and its suburbs, I finally found a couple hats my dad had wanted for father's day, I then had a cocktail by my mom, got a sinus headache and laid down for a minute - which turned into two hours. The dog I was sitting for showed up about 7:30, I walked her, played with her and was in bed by 9.
Today has been a very chill day - it's been pouring rain since early this morning so I've spent some much needed time at home. My head is still aching, so I took a bit of a nap and did some grocery shopping for my dad (after all - it's his day). Then I thought to myself - crap, I should really blog...
So that's the activities blog for me the past couple weeks. I also made a decision that since our payroll is a bit off (the second & fourth Fridays of every month) and this month is coming up to where we go three weeks without income, that I would finally get a credit card to tie me over. I was approved for a platinum card but asked for a low credit line so that I can make sure I can pay it off every month and not be tempted to buy things I don't need. It arrived yesterday. I also decided that I will get a gym membership this week. I have the gym in my apartment, but when faced with being at home and working out I opt to watch TV and relax. If I have a membership, at least when I get bored and want to do something, I'll head to the gym.
And that's about it!
I will hopefully be keeping up with blogging this week and actually participate in the Thursday Thirteen, as I've missed the last two ...
Tuesday, June 13, 2006
Big Freaking Babies
This is a little bit of a rant post.
Lately, I've covered a lot for an employee at work - this past week it's been a lot more than usual. Thursday was a call that she was running late, could I come in and set up? Sure. Friday it was that she wanted to leave early, could I stay late and work for her? I guess. Sunday she told me she was sick, but wasn't sure if she was going to call in - basically meaning, can you go in early just in case? So I went to work early.
Here's the problem. I work a job that is legitimately a 40 hour salary position. If you go over, you get comp time. I'm always over, meaning I always have comp time. This seems like a great thing, but they don't technically want you to work over because (a) you get burnt out and (b) you get bonus vacation days when you could be making sales. I hate comp time - I don't like not working, but I'm really asked to take it. That being said, that means eveytime I come in early to do another person's job, they are giving me vacation time. Would you want to give someone vacation time for a job that someone else is supposed to do? No.
Plus, it's an obvious sign of being taken advantage of. It doesn't matter what I have planned, it's assumed I'll cover and I've had it. Where's my return on investment? I'm also supposed to drop everything to take care of her needs right away. For instance, I was working on a quote and our specials board yesterday when the sick employee went on chat to have me help her with something. Great for her, being sick and trying to work but the conversation went like this:
Her: "Can you help me with something?"
MG: "Sure, but I'm busy right now so it'll have to wait."
Her: "Okay"
Her: "How long?"
Her: Just a bit later, "Are you there?"
So I drop what I'm doing to assist her immediately - in finding a book for another employee. Wouldn't it have made more sense for her to tell the person she was helping where the book was instead of using me?
Then this morning was the all too familiar, a person called for her (returning her call). "Oh just confirm it with her." Turns out it's not a confirmation at all - it was a confusing message about a class. I felt that I needed to take care of it but had no clue, so I did the best I could - all while trying to get my AM stuff done. I ended up arranging it wrong, but it could be easily remedied and I got it taken care of it.
So now I'm busy, trying to get work done when the following chat ensues (and this is pretty much verbatim, because I saved it):
Her: "Are you pissed at me or something?"
MG: "No, working."
Her: "Why are you being so short and rude to me?"
MG: "Because I'm trying to work and I don't like when someone calls for you and I have to take care of it while I'm trying to do follow ups and quotes." - That's right, who suddenly grew a backbone?
Her: "you didn't have to take care of it.. i could've done it"
Her: "why did you do it? i could have taken care of it"
MG: "because you said - just get her information"
Her: "no i didn't.. I SAID i was just calling to confirm. You were already picking up the phone anyways.. i'll remember that .."
MG: "miscommunication. Done and over with."
Her: "what you said was rude"
Her: "i won't ever ask you to do anything else for me.."
Now, I was going to reply, "Have you not noticed me covering your ass Thursday, Friday and yesterday?" But then I thought I wasn't going to get in a fight with a 20 year old.
I keep thinking if I was like this five years ago. I don't think I was. I love that the chat has threats in it "I'll remember that ..." Makes me want to scream, "Remember all the shit I do for you!"
GRR.
On a happy note ... my friend is coming in from New York tomorrow for a couple days! I'm so excited! I haven't seen her since I was in New York in November. She's also coming to an awards ceremony on Thursday night which will be great to have a friend tag along with!
So tomorrow will be a happy post!
Lately, I've covered a lot for an employee at work - this past week it's been a lot more than usual. Thursday was a call that she was running late, could I come in and set up? Sure. Friday it was that she wanted to leave early, could I stay late and work for her? I guess. Sunday she told me she was sick, but wasn't sure if she was going to call in - basically meaning, can you go in early just in case? So I went to work early.
Here's the problem. I work a job that is legitimately a 40 hour salary position. If you go over, you get comp time. I'm always over, meaning I always have comp time. This seems like a great thing, but they don't technically want you to work over because (a) you get burnt out and (b) you get bonus vacation days when you could be making sales. I hate comp time - I don't like not working, but I'm really asked to take it. That being said, that means eveytime I come in early to do another person's job, they are giving me vacation time. Would you want to give someone vacation time for a job that someone else is supposed to do? No.
Plus, it's an obvious sign of being taken advantage of. It doesn't matter what I have planned, it's assumed I'll cover and I've had it. Where's my return on investment? I'm also supposed to drop everything to take care of her needs right away. For instance, I was working on a quote and our specials board yesterday when the sick employee went on chat to have me help her with something. Great for her, being sick and trying to work but the conversation went like this:
Her: "Can you help me with something?"
MG: "Sure, but I'm busy right now so it'll have to wait."
Her: "Okay"
Her: "How long?"
Her: Just a bit later, "Are you there?"
So I drop what I'm doing to assist her immediately - in finding a book for another employee. Wouldn't it have made more sense for her to tell the person she was helping where the book was instead of using me?
Then this morning was the all too familiar, a person called for her (returning her call). "Oh just confirm it with her." Turns out it's not a confirmation at all - it was a confusing message about a class. I felt that I needed to take care of it but had no clue, so I did the best I could - all while trying to get my AM stuff done. I ended up arranging it wrong, but it could be easily remedied and I got it taken care of it.
So now I'm busy, trying to get work done when the following chat ensues (and this is pretty much verbatim, because I saved it):
Her: "Are you pissed at me or something?"
MG: "No, working."
Her: "Why are you being so short and rude to me?"
MG: "Because I'm trying to work and I don't like when someone calls for you and I have to take care of it while I'm trying to do follow ups and quotes." - That's right, who suddenly grew a backbone?
Her: "you didn't have to take care of it.. i could've done it"
Her: "why did you do it? i could have taken care of it"
MG: "because you said - just get her information"
Her: "no i didn't.. I SAID i was just calling to confirm. You were already picking up the phone anyways.. i'll remember that .."
MG: "miscommunication. Done and over with."
Her: "what you said was rude"
Her: "i won't ever ask you to do anything else for me.."
Now, I was going to reply, "Have you not noticed me covering your ass Thursday, Friday and yesterday?" But then I thought I wasn't going to get in a fight with a 20 year old.
I keep thinking if I was like this five years ago. I don't think I was. I love that the chat has threats in it "I'll remember that ..." Makes me want to scream, "Remember all the shit I do for you!"
GRR.
On a happy note ... my friend is coming in from New York tomorrow for a couple days! I'm so excited! I haven't seen her since I was in New York in November. She's also coming to an awards ceremony on Thursday night which will be great to have a friend tag along with!
So tomorrow will be a happy post!
Tuesday, June 06, 2006
Pet Owners
I have to post this email I received today because it's so true ...
My Dear Dogs and Cats,
The dishes with the paw prints are yours and contain your food. The other
dishes are mine and contain my food. Please note: Placing a paw print in
the middle of my plate does not stake a claim for it to become your dish
and food, nor do I find that aesthetically pleasing in the slightest!
The stairway was not designed by NASCAR and is not a racetrack. Beating
me to the bottom is not the object. Tripping me doesn't help because I
fall faster than you can run.
I cannot buy anything bigger than a king-sized bed. I am very sorry about
this. Do not think I will continue sleeping on the couch to ensure your
comfort. Dogs and cats can actually curl up in a ball when they sleep.
It is not necessary to sleep at right angles to each other, stretched out
to the fullest extent possible. I also know that sticking tails straight
out and having tongues hanging out at the other end to maximize space is
nothing but sarcasm.
For the last time, there is not a secret exit from the bathroom. If, by
some miracle, I beat you there and manage to get the door shut, it is not
necessary to claw, whine, meow, try to turn the knob, or get your paw
under the edge and try to pull the door open. I must exit through the
same door I entered. I have been using The bathroom for years - canine or
feline attendance is not mandatory.
The proper order is to kiss me, then go smell the other dog or cat's
butt. I cannot stress this enough!
And for Your comfort, my dear pets, I have posted the following message
on our Front door:
RULES FOR NON-PET OWNERS WHO VISIT AND MIGHT WANT TO COMPLAIN ABOUT MY
PETS
1. They live here; you don't.
2. If you don't want hair on your clothes, stay off the furniture. That's
why they call it "fur"niture.
3. I like my pets a lot better than I like some people. To you, it's an
animal. To me, he/she is an adopted son/daughter who is short, hairy,
walks on all fours, and does not speak clearly.
4. Finally, remember: Dogs and cats are better than kids because they Eat
less; don't ask for money all the time; are easier to train; Usually come
when called; never drive your car; don't hang out with Drug-using
friends; don't smoke or drink; don't worry about having to Buy the latest
fashions; don't wear your clothes; don't need a Gazillion dollars for
college; and if they get pregnant; you can sell their children.
My Dear Dogs and Cats,
The dishes with the paw prints are yours and contain your food. The other
dishes are mine and contain my food. Please note: Placing a paw print in
the middle of my plate does not stake a claim for it to become your dish
and food, nor do I find that aesthetically pleasing in the slightest!
The stairway was not designed by NASCAR and is not a racetrack. Beating
me to the bottom is not the object. Tripping me doesn't help because I
fall faster than you can run.
I cannot buy anything bigger than a king-sized bed. I am very sorry about
this. Do not think I will continue sleeping on the couch to ensure your
comfort. Dogs and cats can actually curl up in a ball when they sleep.
It is not necessary to sleep at right angles to each other, stretched out
to the fullest extent possible. I also know that sticking tails straight
out and having tongues hanging out at the other end to maximize space is
nothing but sarcasm.
For the last time, there is not a secret exit from the bathroom. If, by
some miracle, I beat you there and manage to get the door shut, it is not
necessary to claw, whine, meow, try to turn the knob, or get your paw
under the edge and try to pull the door open. I must exit through the
same door I entered. I have been using The bathroom for years - canine or
feline attendance is not mandatory.
The proper order is to kiss me, then go smell the other dog or cat's
butt. I cannot stress this enough!
And for Your comfort, my dear pets, I have posted the following message
on our Front door:
RULES FOR NON-PET OWNERS WHO VISIT AND MIGHT WANT TO COMPLAIN ABOUT MY
PETS
1. They live here; you don't.
2. If you don't want hair on your clothes, stay off the furniture. That's
why they call it "fur"niture.
3. I like my pets a lot better than I like some people. To you, it's an
animal. To me, he/she is an adopted son/daughter who is short, hairy,
walks on all fours, and does not speak clearly.
4. Finally, remember: Dogs and cats are better than kids because they Eat
less; don't ask for money all the time; are easier to train; Usually come
when called; never drive your car; don't hang out with Drug-using
friends; don't smoke or drink; don't worry about having to Buy the latest
fashions; don't wear your clothes; don't need a Gazillion dollars for
college; and if they get pregnant; you can sell their children.
Friday, June 02, 2006
So long, he's looking good.
I visited my friend last night while he was bartending, it was so sad that he looked so good and I even contemplated having sex with him. Thank god for dog sitting, as I promptly left the bar at a decent time for the 25 minute drive back.
Thursday, June 01, 2006
Thirteen Words of Adviced You Should've Followed
This week I've been pondering words of wisdom that people have bestowed on me that I haven't always followed - how about you? Add your advice in comments as well as your link and I'll post them here (*Please put your website in the comments, it makes it a lot faster to update!)
1. Beer before liquor, you've never been sicker. Liquor before beer your in the clear.
2. If you eat the second piece of cake, it'll go straight to your hips.
3. You're too good for him.
4. Keep your friends close and your enemies closer.
5. Life isn't about money or love - it's about living.
6. Every family is dysfunctional.
7. Learn to change your tires - it makes you a strong woman.
8. No man wants his wife to be "gorgeous" he wants his wife to be beautiful - then it's character and not just looks.
9. Blood is thicker than water, but water tastes better.
10. Be yourself. If they don't like you -screw them.
11. The best cure for a hangover is to keep drinking!
12. No one has fond memories of high school.
13. And my favorite - Hos before bros.
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