Imponderables... Zeek appreciation week:) by MsA

Ponder- name one teacher you remember( first one that comes to mind) and why you remember them

To love someone is to see a miracle invisible to others.
--Francois Mauriac
It's fuzzy-minded liberal thinking like that that gets you eaten.

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Thursday, May 19, 2011 11:16 AM

Mr. Weaver, my freshman year of high school English teacher. He told awesome stories and was generally very good at keeping us engaged in learning.

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Monday, May 23, 2011 5:56 AM

So, I've just found a way to pass a Monday morning. I have this family reunion coming up in July with my Dad's side of the family who I've never met. I am in no way looking forward to meeting these people 1 freaking time and then hopefully never seeing them again. So, my Dad sent me a family tree this weekend and I was a little surprised how many cousins I have.

Anyway the fun way to pass the time is to suggest to my friends that I hit on my female cousins in order to get shunned by that side of the family and never get invited to any other family events again. One of my friends was extremely disturbed by this as if I'd actually hook up with my cousin. lol So, of course I'm just running with the idea to keep creeping her out. Fun times.

Ponder: What's the quickest and easiest way to get alienated from relatives you don't know and don't give a rat's ass about?

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Monday, May 23, 2011 6:06 PM

I just get drunk and puke on their shoes. The best plans are simple ones.

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Tuesday, May 24, 2011 6:57 AM

Give a long rambling speech at the beginning of the picnic about white power and how you credit Hitler as the greatest politician in the world. Then talk about NAMBLA>.. trust me they'll send you packing quick:)

To love someone is to see a miracle invisible to others.
--Francois Mauriac
It's fuzzy-minded liberal thinking like that that gets you eaten.

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Tuesday, May 24, 2011 7:18 AM

Ha! Picnic. I wish. These are apparently fancy pants east coast jerks. They're having a catered dinner in a reception hall at something like $50 a plate. I've gotta send my payment here at some point. Maybe everyone else on my dad's side of the family is loaded or something.

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Tuesday, May 24, 2011 3:18 PM

$50!!!

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Tuesday, May 24, 2011 6:47 PM

um payment??? You're paying to go to a family gathering?? WHo are these people????

To love someone is to see a miracle invisible to others.
--Francois Mauriac
It's fuzzy-minded liberal thinking like that that gets you eaten.

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Tuesday, May 24, 2011 6:51 PM

Zeek. If you go with my plan you get to puke a $50 dinner.

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Wednesday, May 25, 2011 3:53 AM

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Originally posted by MsA:
um payment??? You're paying to go to a family gathering?? WHo are these people????

That's just the tip of the iceberg. There's a stupid tour bus or something, a sail boat ride, bowling and I think some other stuff I can't remember. They want a check in advance for all of it. Probably just some scam :-p

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Wednesday, May 25, 2011 5:27 AM

Ok so wait, why do you feel the need to go to this thing????

To love someone is to see a miracle invisible to others.
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Wednesday, May 25, 2011 5:54 AM

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Originally posted by MsA:
Ok so wait, why do you feel the need to go to this thing????

It's an odd train of logic. So, I never want to turn into my dad. One of the things about my dad that I find ridiculous is that he seriously hates his brother. Won't tell us anything about it. Doesn't like to speak his name. They never speak and all that.

So, I try to not drive a wedge between me and my brother unless absolutely necessary.

My brother either takes pity on my dad or actually has fond feelings towards him. If it weren't for him I would have just told my dad to shove it and get out of my life. However, then he'd probably get depressed and my brother would be really mad at me.

Basically the same reasoning applies to why I'm going to this stupid thing. Otherwise my dad would get mad. In turn my brother would get mad. Then I'd be like my dad. How's that for messed up logic?

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Wednesday, May 25, 2011 7:23 AM

Not messed up logic...family logic

For example, the day after school ends, instead of relaxing happily in much deserved I survived coma, I will be getting on a plane and flying 5 hours ( due to layovers) with a furious baby and grumpy husband so we can go to salt lake and hang out at my parents.... where my mother will proceed to spend the week harping on my weight, my parenting, my lack of house, my choice of clothing, and everything else about me she finds objectionable.
I am doing this because, if I don't, I will miss out on time with my siblings and dad. By the end of the week I will be inches from a nervous breakdown and have psychological scarring...but I do it anyway because if I don't I won't see my siblings because I will bust my ass to go see them and none of them will visit me..... go figure

Family is sooooo much fun:)

Now on to survival strategies... Do you know enough about these people to know their political stance?? Because nothing makes people want you to leave more than being of the opposite leanings politcally.... and if all else fails.... mention your new job as treasurer for the pro abortion ( or anti abortion...whatever their leaning) movement

To love someone is to see a miracle invisible to others.
--Francois Mauriac
It's fuzzy-minded liberal thinking like that that gets you eaten.

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Thursday, May 26, 2011 6:50 AM

Zeek- new thought.... would you be willing to wear a man skirt or totally cross dress?? That could be both hi-larious and off putting:)

I really think this could be your look..
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To love someone is to see a miracle invisible to others.
--Francois Mauriac
It's fuzzy-minded liberal thinking like that that gets you eaten.

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Thursday, May 26, 2011 8:17 AM

I'd prefer not to wear a dress. Thanks anyway.

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Thursday, May 26, 2011 10:13 AM

I am running out of "scare the relatives" ideas:)

And you'd be cute in a dress

To love someone is to see a miracle invisible to others.
--Francois Mauriac
It's fuzzy-minded liberal thinking like that that gets you eaten.

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Thursday, May 26, 2011 11:16 AM

I can picture Zeek dressed as a woman.
THE TREE!

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Thursday, May 26, 2011 11:58 AM

On that note I think it's time for a subject change. Zeek's picked himself up a stalker. lol

This girl from my old job is the only person who decided to "keep in touch" after I left. Which is odd cause I never really talked to her at work. We've exchanged a few emails of just small talk type stuff. Then earlier this week she asked if I take a certain road to work because she thought she saw me driving on it. Sure enough I do. Then today she asks if I live in the exact apartment complex I live in. Stalker!! There's like 8 apartment complexes on that road in the 4 block stretch I take to work. That's creepy.

I've seen how these things play out in movies. The pets are always the first target. If she touches a hair on Kaylee's head she's a dead woman.

So, how's everybody else's thursday going?

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Friday, May 27, 2011 10:11 AM

Hide Kayleee!!!!!!!!

Actually this sounds like she has a bit of a crush on you :) Is she cute???

BTW is she is a stalker and in some way harms Kaylee.... I will help you kill her, dispose of the body, and provide alibi:)Not really kidding with this... people who harm animals should be dragged to a pit and shot

To love someone is to see a miracle invisible to others.
--Francois Mauriac
It's fuzzy-minded liberal thinking like that that gets you eaten.

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Friday, May 27, 2011 10:41 AM

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Originally posted by MsA:
Hide Kayleee!!!!!!!!

Actually this sounds like she has a bit of a crush on you :) Is she cute???

BTW is she is a stalker and in some way harms Kaylee.... I will help you kill her, dispose of the body, and provide alibi:)Not really kidding with this... people who harm animals should be dragged to a pit and shot

Disagree that she has a crush.

Agree about the people who harm animals.

I just don't buy that theory. Though a couple of my friends agree. My reasoning is a.) We never really talked much at work and she had the office directly across from mine. b.) She hasn't tried to friend me on facebook or bring up any topics that would lead to doing something together. Like "what do you think of movie X?" or "big plans for memorial day weekend?". Nothing like that.

So, my bet is she's just being friendly and holding on to a career contact. They did just have layoffs at my old company on tuesday or something like that.

I so got out at a good time.

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Tuesday, May 31, 2011 7:49 AM

ooh narrow escape:)

Hmm ok that makes sense, but still the whole I know where you live is kinda stalkerish

So ponder.... what was your favorite thing about summer vacation when you were a kid?

To love someone is to see a miracle invisible to others.
--Francois Mauriac
It's fuzzy-minded liberal thinking like that that gets you eaten.

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Tuesday, May 31, 2011 8:19 AM

Um...not having to go to school would be my answer.

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Tuesday, May 31, 2011 11:15 AM

Being free to run outside and do what I want all day. Of course I mainly did nothing, but it was great.

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Wednesday, June 1, 2011 6:13 AM

So I got my invoice (literally that's what the lady sent it out as) emailed to me for the family reunion yesterday. $125+ grrrr

I didn't realize the bbq at their place is catered. These guys sound like such snobs. I can't wait to never hear from them again.

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Wednesday, June 1, 2011 9:29 AM

Ok $125 for a BBQ?? Wow who's catering it Guy Fieri???

Poor Zeek:) HUGS

Ok seriously that is every teachers favorite thing about summer

To love someone is to see a miracle invisible to others.
--Francois Mauriac
It's fuzzy-minded liberal thinking like that that gets you eaten.

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Wednesday, June 1, 2011 10:27 AM

CATERED BARBECUES ARE UN-AMERICAN

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Wednesday, June 1, 2011 11:03 AM

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Originally posted by MsA:
Ok $125 for a BBQ?? Wow who's catering it Guy Fieri???

Poor Zeek:) HUGS

Ok seriously that is every teachers favorite thing about summer

haha no that's for everything the dinner, bbq, bowling, trolley ride and a boat ride. Still the bbq was the most ridiculous thing on the list to me. I totally agree catering it is unamerican. Seriously hot dogs and burgers aren't that expensive or difficult to prepare. I'm sure everyone would pitch in $5 or $10 for a regular bbq if asked. Bah whatever it's a one time fee and then I can say I hated it and never want to see them again.

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Thursday, June 2, 2011 6:56 AM

Hey who knows...maybe, despite appearances they are cool and you'll really like them.

It could happen

To love someone is to see a miracle invisible to others.
--Francois Mauriac
It's fuzzy-minded liberal thinking like that that gets you eaten.

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Thursday, June 2, 2011 11:26 AM

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Originally posted by MsA:
Hey who knows...maybe, despite appearances they are cool and you'll really like them.

It could happen

lol good one

So, ponder how much would you be willing to put up with for a good paycheck. One of my other friends from my old company is looking around now. She got an interview at a place that I have never heard anything good about. Like time cards and strict monitoring of your work habits and stuff. They also are known for having layoffs. However, she found a listing for the job online with a 6 figure salary listed. *drool* So, it's kind of a toss up. Would you put up with it for the $$$?

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Friday, June 3, 2011 10:06 AM

right now I put up with people literally trying to set me on fire, throwing desks, chairs, and other things at me, screaming swear words constantly, refusing to do anything I ask, and generally assaulting me verbally and physically all day long... and for a paycheck that's about $30,000 less than I could make with my degrees.

So what does that tell you???

To love someone is to see a miracle invisible to others.
--Francois Mauriac
It's fuzzy-minded liberal thinking like that that gets you eaten.

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Friday, June 3, 2011 10:52 AM

DANCINGNEKO

*tiptoes in sneaky kunoichi-like*

Quote:
Originally posted by MsA:
right now I put up with people literally trying to set me on fire, throwing desks, chairs, and other things at me, screaming swear words constantly, refusing to do anything I ask, and generally assaulting me verbally and physically all day long... and for a paycheck that's about $30,000 less than I could make with my degrees.

So what does that tell you???

That you're a teacher working in the high-maintenance kids class (yes, I'm being 'nice') and under-appreciated?
(That or you sold your sanity for a relatively 'stable' job that has decent bennies...)
*waves to the imponderables*
Hi Zeek! The price for the family get-together is kinda high (how many days was that again?) but maybe you'll be lucky and able to corrupt a few into becoming rabid flans...or decide that you'll count yourself blessed that you live far, far away from these people...
*squees at seeing Traveler* long time no see!
*wanders off to nearest shadow-y spot*

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Friday, June 3, 2011 11:57 AM

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Originally posted by MsA:
right now I put up with people literally trying to set me on fire, throwing desks, chairs, and other things at me, screaming swear words constantly, refusing to do anything I ask, and generally assaulting me verbally and physically all day long... and for a paycheck that's about $30,000 less than I could make with my degrees.

So what does that tell you???

That you're insane and...uh...you'll put up with a lot to not make good money.

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Originally posted by Dancingneko:

*tiptoes in sneaky kunoichi-like*
Quote:
Originally posted by MsA:
right now I put up with people literally trying to set me on fire, throwing desks, chairs, and other things at me, screaming swear words constantly, refusing to do anything I ask, and generally assaulting me verbally and physically all day long... and for a paycheck that's about $30,000 less than I could make with my degrees.

So what does that tell you???

That you're a teacher working in the high-maintenance kids class (yes, I'm being 'nice') and under-appreciated?
(That or you sold your sanity for a relatively 'stable' job that has decent bennies...)
*waves to the imponderables*
Hi Zeek! The price for the family get-together is kinda high (how many days was that again?) but maybe you'll be lucky and able to corrupt a few into becoming rabid flans...or decide that you'll count yourself blessed that you live far, far away from these people...
*squees at seeing Traveler* long time no see!
*wanders off to nearest shadow-y spot*

It's over like 2 days at best as some I get in the afternoon one day, all day the next day, and then leave the afternoon the next day without any family activities planned. When you add in air fare, hotel, kitty watching fees, etc. it will probably come out darn near a grand. grrrr

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Friday, June 3, 2011 5:39 PM

RUGBUG

Hi All,

Holy mackarel, where has the time gone? I was planning on stopping by on a more regular basis...but somehow it's weeks and weeks later. Not sure how that always seems to happen to me. Grr.... I tried to respond awhile back but for some reason my password is never remembered anymore and at my age (teehee) I can't be expected to remember it. then I waste some time going through the "password logic" game (I joined when? What password was I most using then? Well, what about this one, etc) and finally throw my hands up in despair and say forget it. But I always come back at some point hoping to remember.

So, the job's good, eh Zeek? I certainly hope so. Changing jobs is a huge gamble, IMO.

MSA - Hope you are doing well and have fun in SLC. Don't listen to that mother of yours.

Jobs/money: lots of money only offsets a bad workplace for so long. And the stress of a bad workplace takes its toll. BUT, if I was looking to move onward/upward, I would still go if it could build my career and just not plan to stay forever. Save the extra $$$ and take advantage. 'Course, this means you actually get the job. I would still apply at any rate, b/c most people can use practice interviewing...and you never know the kinds of contacts you can make for future reference. I'm currently working somewhere I had no idea I would be working and it was all through networking.

Also, Zeek - I agree that stalker girl might just have a crush on you. Some girls aren't good with leading conversations that give guys the opportunity to ask you out with less pressure. Maybe she was waiting for you to talk to her, never know. Still, it's a little strange that she knows which building you live in. Did you ask her how she figured it out?

I live on the main drag for most people going to my old workplace. I can't tell you how many people were like "I saw you" or "OMG, you live there" and then would proceed to keep tabs on me, "I drove by but you weren't home," etc. Blech. That kind of sucked.

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Originally posted by Zeek:
Try to stay awake at work after going to midnight screening of Thor.

My friend just bought a horse that was in that movie. It's like Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon, only with horses. :D

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Monday, June 6, 2011 4:03 AM

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Originally posted by RugBug:
So, the job's good, eh Zeek? I certainly hope so. Changing jobs is a huge gamble, IMO.

Also, Zeek - I agree that stalker girl might just have a crush on you. Some girls aren't good with leading conversations that give guys the opportunity to ask you out with less pressure. Maybe she was waiting for you to talk to her, never know. Still, it's a little strange that she knows which building you live in. Did you ask her how she figured it out?

Yep job is going well. So far it's keeping me interested, the atmosphere is good and the people I work with are ok. Did I mention the super weirdness of this office allowing people to bring their dogs to work? Not like seeing eye dogs just pet dogs. Gotta say that's pretty weird in my book. Not that I mind so far. No one who brings their dog in sits near me right now. So, I just get to see them randomly and sometimes hear some barking. Also funniest thing I saw was when someone was walking their dogs and were coming back. Another person stopped them to say hi and pet the dogs. This other dog down the hall was inside his little fenced off area and got so jealous he charged the fence and broke through and ran over to get in on the petting action. Jail break!! lol

Oh yeah and haven't heard from stalker girl in over a week. So, I'm sticking with my assessment that she's just a crazy stalker minus the crush.

In other news Kaylee was not feeling well Friday

Had to leave her at the vet's over night to get IV fluids. She had high chloride and sodium numbers. They're not really sure what caused it yet. They got her numbers back to normal and let me take her home saturday morning and she's acting fine since. They're going to do a culture to figure out if it's an infection. Otherwise they want me to take her to a specialist. Good thing I'm making more money at the new job. Ugh.

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Monday, June 6, 2011 8:41 AM

Neko- HUGS!!!!!

Rugbug- yay you're back.. hey famous applies to horses as well:)

Zeek- hey if they can bring dogs, you should get to bring Kaylee... get her a nice kitty tree so she can lord it over the dogs:)

To love someone is to see a miracle invisible to others.
--Francois Mauriac
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Tuesday, June 7, 2011 10:35 AM

Zeek:
Sorry about Kaylee. Glad she is feeling better. Sounds like your new place of is a good environment. I worked at a place where the department head had the employees play a game called wasteketball. They took a small nerf football and through it across the office to land in a wastebasket. Of course it was my wastebasket. Can't tell you how many times I had to dodge from get hit in the head. I didn't mind because it was so funny watching their poor attempts at this amateur sport. The trick was to hit my desk like a basketball and let the ball bounce into the wastebasket.

CURSE YOU WASTEKETBALL!!!

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Tuesday, June 7, 2011 11:54 AM

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Originally posted by MsA:
Zeek- hey if they can bring dogs, you should get to bring Kaylee... get her a nice kitty tree so she can lord it over the dogs:)

Pets other than dogs need manager approval and even dogs can get vetoed. I'm pretty sure I could never keep kaylee in my area anyway. Not without a floor to ceiling cage.

That's one of the things I don't get about it. What kind of dog wants to be stuck in like 6x6 area all day long? I just noticed today that this one down the hall a little just jams his nose under the cube wall and stares at people walking around all day. Poor dog.

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Tuesday, June 7, 2011 5:15 PM

RUGBUG

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Originally posted by Zeek:

That's one of the things I don't get about it. What kind of dog wants to be stuck in like 6x6 area all day long? I just noticed today that this one down the hall a little just jams his nose under the cube wall and stares at people walking around all day. Poor dog.

I'd totally dig on a "bring your dog to work" type place. 'Cept I don't have a dog. and I'd only like to see well-behaved dogs and truth is while everyone thinks their dog is well-behaved, most are not.

Going to work would be MUCH better than staying home alone, especially for crated dogs. Dogs usually want to be with their people, even if that means in a cube or office. Heck, Oz would love it if he could come with me. When I wasn't working, he spent most of his day glued to my side.

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