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Imponderables...New Year new you????

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Wednesday, December 30, 2009 9:26 AM

MSA


Hey all new thread here

Old thread here
http://www.fireflyfans.net/mthread.asp?b=2&t=40705

So resolutions...yes /no/maybe?

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, December 30, 2009 1:39 PM

AVERYFINECOMPANION


Yes!!

Lose weight/eat better(as always) and stop saying bad things out loud because they always happen!!!



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Thursday, December 31, 2009 6:54 AM

GORRAMGROUPIE


No resolutions, don't have time to sit and think. And hi all, I killed my computer and just got it running again. Never blow out one pc and just blow the gunk into the other, my power supply hated being force fed giant dust bunnies.

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Thursday, December 31, 2009 7:04 AM

MSA


Mine are to get back in shape after the baby and to find a job in town so I don't have to be away from the baby so much

To love someone is to see a miracle invisible to others.
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Thursday, December 31, 2009 11:14 AM

TRAVELER


Don't make resolutions for the simple reason that I never keep them.


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Thursday, December 31, 2009 11:43 AM

BRIGLAD


Quote:

Originally posted by traveler:
Don't make resolutions for the simple reason that I never keep them.




My sentiments exactly...


Bri


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Thursday, December 31, 2009 12:33 PM

MSA


but this time you might...

To love someone is to see a miracle invisible to others.
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Sunday, January 3, 2010 1:19 PM

AVERYFINECOMPANION


Yeah I can't not make them (good grammar there, huh?)

It's a new year! A new clean slate! I can't go on doing the saaaame thing I was doing.


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Sunday, January 3, 2010 7:25 PM

AURAPTOR

America loves a winner!



Lost a boat load of weight in '09, so I guess the only thing left to do is get myself even better shape for some mini triathlons. No Iron Mans, mind you, I can't see spending that much time doing - ANYTHING for that many hours, all at once. Not even sleeping!

Or maybe not. Who can say? Already been there/ done that, but either way, I'm gonna carry on w/the fitness thing. Like the routine I'm in now.



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Monday, January 4, 2010 2:19 AM

BORIS


my new year resolutions: 1) to damn well finnish my speech Pathology degree, 2) to be a bit more "up" and way less negative....I seem to have lost my funny and would like to have it back now, 3)I will stick to my diet...lactose free, gluten free,(flavour & Pleasure free ha ha) etc etc.no more regressions into eating stuff that makes me tired and cranky, and bloaty, and doughy, just coz it's easier and cheaper.

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Monday, January 4, 2010 5:08 AM

ZEEK


Still perfect. No resolutions required. Maybe one of these years I'll resolve to be imperfect for a year just so I'll have something to fix. Probably not though.

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Monday, January 4, 2010 8:35 AM

OUT2THEBLACK


Quote:

Originally posted by MsA:
Hey all new thread here

Old thread here
http://www.fireflyfans.net/mthread.asp?b=2&t=40705

So resolutions...yes /no/maybe?





You must be reading my mind...

I have no resolutions , but to accept that I am moving into Act 2 , which means a total reboot of my old pigu...

This is the Continental Divide of my life , which means it is time to get serious and set out into new terrains...The Undiscovered Country...

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Monday, January 4, 2010 8:44 AM

MSA


Ah our ever perfect Zeek:)

AUraptor I can say I've run the marathon... once is good, do not let yourself get talked into twice. It's definitely a once in a lifetime experience:)

Boris.. hey move to Reno Nevada we have bakeries that specialize in glueten free, lactose free etc treats and they are all yum:)

OK back at work after maternity leave... this SUCKS!! I miss the baby sooooo much. I'm sure he and NV are fine, but it sucks

To love someone is to see a miracle invisible to others.
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Monday, January 4, 2010 12:33 PM

MAGDALENA

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Quote:

Originally posted by MsA:
Ah our ever perfect Zeek:)

AUraptor I can say I've run the marathon... once is good, do not let yourself get talked into twice. It's definitely a once in a lifetime experience:)

Boris.. hey move to Reno Nevada we have bakeries that specialize in glueten free, lactose free etc treats and they are all yum:)

OK back at work after maternity leave... this SUCKS!! I miss the baby sooooo much. I'm sure he and NV are fine, but it sucks

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.



Wha- ??? But you just gave birth!!!


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Monday, January 4, 2010 5:15 PM

NAVYSEILS


I never really made resolutions, the new year thing wasn't a big deal. It was just an excuse to stay up late and eat junk food when I was a kid. Now I'm old and can do that whenever I want.

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Tuesday, January 5, 2010 4:56 AM

ZEEK


Quote:

Originally posted by Navyseils:
I never really made resolutions, the new year thing wasn't a big deal. It was just an excuse to stay up late and eat junk food when I was a kid. Now I'm old and can do that whenever I want.


Haha I have the same feeling. It just doesn't seem special to stay up til midnight anymore. It also seems pretty silly that I once considered that so unique.

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Tuesday, January 5, 2010 11:25 AM

RUGBUG


Hi all.

I didn't make any new year's resolutions this year. Probably because I was asleep as it rang into the new year...and they would just be the typical ones and that's so boring.

The one thing I want changed, right now, however, is the stress level at work. Last year was pretty awful, this year is the same. How come I always end up the only one in my department around this time of year? I'm tired, I'm cranky and I'm not paid enough for this crap. :D


MsA, I can't believe you are already back at work. Seems impossible.

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Tuesday, January 5, 2010 12:01 PM

ZEEK


*waves* Hi Rugbug. Good to see you around again.

Ugh work just threw me a curve ball. I just started in a new department and my new manager just offered me an "opportunity" to move to another one. Uh...is that a hint? And I'm supposed to make this decision based on a rough description of what they do? Wonderful.

I think I've decided to say "sure boss no problem" and try to be a "team player". Hopefully that's the smart career decision.

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Tuesday, January 5, 2010 12:42 PM

RUGBUG


Quote:

Originally posted by Zeek:
*waves* Hi Rugbug. Good to see you around again.

Ugh work just threw me a curve ball. I just started in a new department and my new manager just offered me an "opportunity" to move to another one. Uh...is that a hint? And I'm supposed to make this decision based on a rough description of what they do? Wonderful.

I think I've decided to say "sure boss no problem" and try to be a "team player". Hopefully that's the smart career decision.



Hi back at ya!

My boss did that to me, 'cept the offered position sounds like a demotion. It's not...in the incarnation she wants to make it, but I'm not sure what to do. With the way things change around here I'll accept the position and then 5 years down the road the new incarnation still wont' be put into place. It also entails doing some stuff I like doing and some I really don't like in about a 35% to 65% ratio of like to dislike. And then she dropped it on me during a lengthy discussion that was NOT positive so it's all just bad.

I haven't figured out yet what I'm going to do.

Hope your situation is a bit easier to work through. How has the new position been working out? Is there reason to believe there's some "get rid of Zeek" going on or are you just worried for nothing?

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Tuesday, January 5, 2010 12:54 PM

ZEEK


Quote:

Originally posted by RugBug:
Quote:

Originally posted by Zeek:
*waves* Hi Rugbug. Good to see you around again.

Ugh work just threw me a curve ball. I just started in a new department and my new manager just offered me an "opportunity" to move to another one. Uh...is that a hint? And I'm supposed to make this decision based on a rough description of what they do? Wonderful.

I think I've decided to say "sure boss no problem" and try to be a "team player". Hopefully that's the smart career decision.



Hi back at ya!

My boss did that to me, 'cept the offered position sounds like a demotion. It's not...in the incarnation she wants to make it, but I'm not sure what to do. With the way things change around here I'll accept the position and then 5 years down the road the new incarnation still wont' be put into place. It also entails doing some stuff I like doing and some I really don't like in about a 35% to 65% ratio of like to dislike. And then she dropped it on me during a lengthy discussion that was NOT positive so it's all just bad.

I haven't figured out yet what I'm going to do.

Hope your situation is a bit easier to work through. How has the new position been working out? Is there reason to believe there's some "get rid of Zeek" going on or are you just worried for nothing?


Ugh that sounds a bit worse than my situation. Is your boss giving you a real choice or is it one of those choices where you're basically pressured into it whether you like it or not?

I suppose there could be some "get rid of Zeek" feelings. It would seem really early IMO. Everyone I talk to says expect it to take 6 months to get up to speed. I'm basically at the end of month 1. So, yeah I'm not anywhere near the level of the rest of the team but I think that's to be expected. It's also why my manager is saying he asked me. Cause it's not like he'd have to be taking a big hit to lose me at this point. I'm hoping that's all it is and he's not like "I just don't like this new guy".

I've already got a meeting invite from the other department's manager for tomorrow morning. Oh joy.

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Tuesday, January 5, 2010 4:40 PM

MSA


HUGS Magda..yup back at work. I know I just barely gave birth a few weeks ago, but no paid maternity leave means back to work...sigh. Luckily he's home with NV and enjoying himself

Oh Rugbug that's no good. Sucky position to be in sweety. My fingers are crossed for it to be fixed.



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

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Tuesday, January 5, 2010 6:41 PM

RUGBUG


Quote:

Originally posted by Zeek:
Quote:

Originally posted by RugBug:
Quote:

Originally posted by Zeek:
*waves* Hi Rugbug. Good to see you around again.

Ugh work just threw me a curve ball. I just started in a new department and my new manager just offered me an "opportunity" to move to another one. Uh...is that a hint? And I'm supposed to make this decision based on a rough description of what they do? Wonderful.

I think I've decided to say "sure boss no problem" and try to be a "team player". Hopefully that's the smart career decision.



Hi back at ya!

My boss did that to me, 'cept the offered position sounds like a demotion. It's not...in the incarnation she wants to make it, but I'm not sure what to do. With the way things change around here I'll accept the position and then 5 years down the road the new incarnation still wont' be put into place. It also entails doing some stuff I like doing and some I really don't like in about a 35% to 65% ratio of like to dislike. And then she dropped it on me during a lengthy discussion that was NOT positive so it's all just bad.

I haven't figured out yet what I'm going to do.

Hope your situation is a bit easier to work through. How has the new position been working out? Is there reason to believe there's some "get rid of Zeek" going on or are you just worried for nothing?


Ugh that sounds a bit worse than my situation. Is your boss giving you a real choice or is it one of those choices where you're basically pressured into it whether you like it or not?



I'm not sure it's a real choice. She got pretty upset with me about 2 weeks ago and turns out it was because I wasn't excited about the opportunity. Apparently I'm a negative nellie because I didn't jump on board immediately and start rah-rah-ing. I pondered, asked some pertinent questions about implementation and practicality and that means I'm trying the shoot the whole idea down. Thankfully we hashed it out and I finally got her to listen to my concerns and basically asked her to value my 'shooting holes in the idea' because it means we aren't going to waste time trying to implement something half-assed or that won't work. I think it spun the situation in a new light so that was good..but I still don't know if I can really say no and still expect to have a job for very long. Sigh.


Quote:

Originally posted by Zeek:
So, yeah I'm not anywhere near the level of the rest of the team but I think that's to be expected. It's also why my manager is saying he asked me. Cause it's not like he'd have to be taking a big hit to lose me at this point.



I think it's this. 'Course I like you and wouldn't ever be trying to get rid of you. ;)

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Wednesday, January 6, 2010 9:13 AM

ZEEK


Well I met with the new manager and he seems pretty cool. Unfortunately it sounds like I'm just the first to reply to their feeler and if anyone else applies who's been in this organization longer I bet they'd win out over me. Now I actually kinda want to join the other department. Bah!

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Wednesday, January 6, 2010 10:59 AM

MSA


Hey you're the amazing Zeek.. they'd be lucky to have you!

HUGS Rugbug I'm so sorry you're stuck in that position. I hate the feeling that you have no choice and you are forced to do something you don't want..
We could beat your boss up for you

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

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Wednesday, January 6, 2010 1:53 PM

JAMERON4EVA


I'll shove dirt in his face for ya!

Hey yo ZEEK, what a, whadda ya goin ta do, take the pos-ition or not? Maybe you get picanic baskets. Hey boo boo, get me a picanic basket for ZEEK here.

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Thursday, January 7, 2010 5:11 AM

MSA


NVG here:

We got boy whores!!!

(And no, I am not on the market again)

http://www.rgj.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2010100106052

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Thursday, January 7, 2010 5:42 AM

ZEEK


Quote:

Originally posted by jameron4eva:
I'll shove dirt in his face for ya!

Hey yo ZEEK, what a, whadda ya goin ta do, take the pos-ition or not? Maybe you get picanic baskets. Hey boo boo, get me a picanic basket for ZEEK here.


Still in the discussion phase. I'd take it if they offer it to me I guess. Seems like a decent enough department and they only work with 1 guy in India so maybe I wouldn't have 8am meetings every freaking day in that group.

Quote:

Originally posted by MsA:
NVG here:

We got boy whores!!!

(And no, I am not on the market again)

http://www.rgj.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2010100106052


I don't think it's right for parents to map out their children's future. You gotta let peanut make his own career choices. Otherwise he might resent you for controlling his life.

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Thursday, January 7, 2010 5:53 AM

MSA


I don't think so..LOL

but hey if you decide you really hate your job Zeek....

To love someone is to see a miracle invisible to others.
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Thursday, January 7, 2010 5:57 AM

ZEEK


Quote:

Originally posted by MsA:
I don't think so..LOL

but hey if you decide you really hate your job Zeek....


hmmmm I will keep that in mind.

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Thursday, January 7, 2010 10:05 AM

MSA


ooh and rugbug that could be an awesome "parting shot" if you end up quitting due to your boss's demotion thing..
Oh I'm going to nevada to be a whore since it's better than working here"

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, January 7, 2010 11:00 AM

TRAVELER


Don't go whore. Go to Los Angeles and get in the porn industry. They make tons more money. Don't ask me how I know.


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Thursday, January 7, 2010 11:14 AM

ZEEK


Quote:

Originally posted by traveler:
Don't go whore. Go to Los Angeles and get in the porn industry. They make tons more money. Don't ask me how I know.


Hmmm do they pay well for "film editor"? Cause I could go for that.

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Thursday, January 7, 2010 12:02 PM

GED


I'm resolving to do an Olympic length triathlon and lose some weight as well.

Also, thinking about going to the Farscape, Stargate, Firefly/Buffy/Dollhouse convention in Los Angeles this year.

-Art

Oh yeah, and hey browncoats, long time no see! :)

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Friday, January 8, 2010 6:53 AM

ZEEK


I'm glad I stick out the work day even when I'm really not doing anything. I was just surfing at 5:30 yesterday when potential new manager called my office to setup some meetings with people in his department. Always good to be there to answer the phone rather than have the call go to voicemail. Finally doing the right thing pays off...even if only in a very little way.

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Friday, January 8, 2010 9:09 AM

MSA


Hey every little bit helps.. ooh Zeek you should eb " continuity expert" for the porn industry:)

HUGS GED

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Friday, January 8, 2010 10:04 AM

GED


Hugs right back MS! How are you and NVG doing??

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Friday, January 8, 2010 10:40 AM

MSA


Hmm that's right it's been a while since you were on. We're good and our darling baby is doing fantastic.

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

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Friday, January 8, 2010 10:59 AM

ZEEK


Quote:

Originally posted by MsA:
ooh Zeek you should eb " continuity expert" for the porn industry:)


Sign me up. So, the first guy I met with for the other job made it sound like they do a lot of work. I'm so asking the next guy what his hours are. Zeek is not an 80 hour work week kinda guy.

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Friday, January 8, 2010 11:32 AM

ZEEK


hehe can't wait for Monday's HIMYM. IGN covered a little of it. All I know is hot chicks and a musical number. 100th episode extravaganza!!

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Friday, January 8, 2010 1:50 PM

MSA


oooh I did not know that about HIMYM...excitement!!!!

To love someone is to see a miracle invisible to others.
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Friday, January 8, 2010 1:59 PM

GED


Wow congrats on your baby!! That's awesome! Glad you guys are doing well.

And yeah, it has indeed been a while. I've been lurking mostly.

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Saturday, January 9, 2010 7:16 PM

TRAVELER


Quote:

Originally posted by Zeek:
hehe can't wait for Monday's HIMYM. IGN covered a little of it. All I know is hot chicks and a musical number. 100th episode extravaganza!!



Sounds like something they did on "Two Guys and a Girl". Not till I started typing this did I also remember who married the girl. Small world.


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