Buzz of the Day
I blogged yesterday about being stressed and needing a vacation. Well, I had one (kinda) last night. The wife and I went out with people from work. We went to see Roz B (I think that's her name). She was one of the finalist on the last comic standing. She was super duper funny! It was the first time I laughed like that in a long time. We ate, had a couple of drinks, and enjoyed some funny comics!
Laughter cures many things. I know sometimes it's hard to laugh, but when you do...the therapeuticness (my own word, thank you very much!) of it is evident.
I also want to say (to my 3 people who read my blog) thank you for checking in. I'm one of those people who reads a lot of stuff. But very rarely do I post any comments and I have log-in and passwords for all the sites (hopefully I know them still). Of course it would be awesome to have a ton of people checking me out daily, but I truly don't write for them. I write for myself (because of the therapeuticness) and whomever finds it interesting. Hopefully it has or will someday help someone besides me. I was thinking this morning that I could do this for a living! I'm not saying that because I'm extremely entertaining. I'm saying it because I'm really beginning to enjoy this!I have all these new ideas and I'm excited to put them in place. And if someone would pay me, hell, I'd do it everyday!
For anyone reading for the first time or the first time in a while, please read the additional posts.
I have always been a pretty private person (and I'm still pretty private), but I enjoy sharing. This way I can get things off my chest without driving my loved ones crazy... I've always been willing to share experiences with people that are interested. I just don't see enough people on a regular basis. I'm living this secret life of a person that cares about more things than where my sales are for the month. Don't get me wrong, I REALLY CARE about where my sales are, but I have an intellectual/analytical side to me that doesn't fit the "salesperson" profile.
If they only knew...I have all sorts of plans...
Friday, March 27, 2009
Thursday, March 26, 2009
I Need a Vacation
Buzz of the Day
I'm completely exhausted! The stress of this freakin' economy, along with...well I guess everything is tied to the economy. Mentally, I am fried. I have done everything this week to shake this funk: I've woken up earlier than normal and later than normal, I've cleaned my entire cubicle and rearranged all of my crap on the walls. I even stopped using my headset this week and have gone back to the traditional act of picking up the phone with each call.
Nothing
I don't really want a vacation because I can't afford it. I am talking about time. I can't afford the time. There are too many things I am trying to do. I just need a mental break. Quinn told me I needed to get away from everything. Take a break from thinking. Go to the bar or something like that. Great idea, besides the fact I have no money to "hang out" and I'd be feeling guilty for spending. Somethings gotta give! I need to figure something out and soon. I am really really wearing down.
As soon as you think things maybe turning around with the economy, you read the news and IBM is laying off 5,000 people in the U.S. and sending those jobs outside of the country. WTF!
They were actually profitable last quarter! Go figure...
I don't have the answers. The only thing I do know is...things are changing. As new companies are formed and the proverbial pieces put back together, they will never be the same again.
I'm completely exhausted! The stress of this freakin' economy, along with...well I guess everything is tied to the economy. Mentally, I am fried. I have done everything this week to shake this funk: I've woken up earlier than normal and later than normal, I've cleaned my entire cubicle and rearranged all of my crap on the walls. I even stopped using my headset this week and have gone back to the traditional act of picking up the phone with each call.
Nothing
I don't really want a vacation because I can't afford it. I am talking about time. I can't afford the time. There are too many things I am trying to do. I just need a mental break. Quinn told me I needed to get away from everything. Take a break from thinking. Go to the bar or something like that. Great idea, besides the fact I have no money to "hang out" and I'd be feeling guilty for spending. Somethings gotta give! I need to figure something out and soon. I am really really wearing down.
As soon as you think things maybe turning around with the economy, you read the news and IBM is laying off 5,000 people in the U.S. and sending those jobs outside of the country. WTF!
They were actually profitable last quarter! Go figure...
I don't have the answers. The only thing I do know is...things are changing. As new companies are formed and the proverbial pieces put back together, they will never be the same again.
Working it at the car wash...yeah!
Ridiculousness of the Day
I just need to get this off my chest this morning...
A man has been sentenced to 90 days in jail for performing a sex act with a car wash vacuum.
Can you really make this stuff up? I don't think so...
I'll have more later
I just need to get this off my chest this morning...
A man has been sentenced to 90 days in jail for performing a sex act with a car wash vacuum.
Can you really make this stuff up? I don't think so...
I'll have more later
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Where's the Line?
Buzz of the Day
There is a fine line between speaking up for yourself and being obnoxious. Where do you draw the line?
I have always been a laid back person and have kicked myself repeatedly for not speaking up (Some people may think I speak up too much, but that's not the case). I'll give you a perfect example: When I was a high school senior, I played on the basketball team. I went from being in the starting lineup, to being on the bench and hardly playing. (without any explanation) I worked really hard, and figured that they'd notice and give me my just due. I figured the coach would say, "Baxter, welcome back! Get back in there and play your heart out because you have been working really hard."
I was completely wrong. On the other hand a good friend of mine (who can be borderline obnoxious) was in a similar position. He was the "squeaky wheel" and basically got his wish. He played a lot while I cheered from the sideline. I told myself then I'd never sit back and let someone take advantage of me or overlook me again. Sometimes you want to sit back, bust your tail and hope somebody recognizes. Unfortunately, that's not the case. You need to stick up for yourself and hold your ground. If you are working hard, sometimes you have to make people aware of the work you're putting in so they don't just overlook you.
Now...the potential problem comes if people think you are arrogant or pushy. I guess every one's "middle ground" is different, but if you have to be more to one side, what side do you want to be on?
There is a fine line between speaking up for yourself and being obnoxious. Where do you draw the line?
I have always been a laid back person and have kicked myself repeatedly for not speaking up (Some people may think I speak up too much, but that's not the case). I'll give you a perfect example: When I was a high school senior, I played on the basketball team. I went from being in the starting lineup, to being on the bench and hardly playing. (without any explanation) I worked really hard, and figured that they'd notice and give me my just due. I figured the coach would say, "Baxter, welcome back! Get back in there and play your heart out because you have been working really hard."
I was completely wrong. On the other hand a good friend of mine (who can be borderline obnoxious) was in a similar position. He was the "squeaky wheel" and basically got his wish. He played a lot while I cheered from the sideline. I told myself then I'd never sit back and let someone take advantage of me or overlook me again. Sometimes you want to sit back, bust your tail and hope somebody recognizes. Unfortunately, that's not the case. You need to stick up for yourself and hold your ground. If you are working hard, sometimes you have to make people aware of the work you're putting in so they don't just overlook you.
Now...the potential problem comes if people think you are arrogant or pushy. I guess every one's "middle ground" is different, but if you have to be more to one side, what side do you want to be on?
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
AIG
Buzz of the Day
I wish there was a truth serum that we could give these people to find out their true motives. I'm talking about President Obama all the way down. Include all of these big businesses like AIG also. If we can't get a truth serum, wouldn't it be nice to have Jack Bauer (from the show 24) to interrogate them?!
Our futures and our peace of mind are in these joker's hands and I'm nervous! As the people who elect politicians, purchase goods to keep these companies in business, and pay taxes, I think we deserve the truth. Will we ever get it?
That is the 15 trillion dollar question.
I wish there was a truth serum that we could give these people to find out their true motives. I'm talking about President Obama all the way down. Include all of these big businesses like AIG also. If we can't get a truth serum, wouldn't it be nice to have Jack Bauer (from the show 24) to interrogate them?!
Our futures and our peace of mind are in these joker's hands and I'm nervous! As the people who elect politicians, purchase goods to keep these companies in business, and pay taxes, I think we deserve the truth. Will we ever get it?
That is the 15 trillion dollar question.
Monday, March 23, 2009
A Way to a Man's Heart....
When I did become totally dependent on my wife for food? This is ridiculous and embarrassing! I was living by myself, cooking pretty much everyday. My menu wasn't extensive, but it had some variety. Once my wife (my fiance' then) started cooking for me, I became 10 years old again. The worst (and best) part of it is my wife is a very good cook. And she loves to cook! But the times she doesn't feel like it, I absolutely freak out. I spent a good portion of my Sunday (okay, not a good portion but a portion) looking at recipes that I can handle so I can start to get some of my independence back.
The other day my wife was talking about how she's sacrificed a lot for me. I don't dispute that, but hell, I've sacrificed also! It's great to have your wife cook and all that good stuff, but it is no fun when you've regressed back to Ramen Noodles when she's not home. I had a goal last year of developing some "signature dishes" that I would prepare on occasion. A little chili here, and little beef stew there, a little...well that was as far as I got but you get the point. Well, this is all I can stand and I can't stand no more! It's time for me to step my game up.
PS. If you have any good recipes or ideas, please shoot me a message. :)
The other day my wife was talking about how she's sacrificed a lot for me. I don't dispute that, but hell, I've sacrificed also! It's great to have your wife cook and all that good stuff, but it is no fun when you've regressed back to Ramen Noodles when she's not home. I had a goal last year of developing some "signature dishes" that I would prepare on occasion. A little chili here, and little beef stew there, a little...well that was as far as I got but you get the point. Well, this is all I can stand and I can't stand no more! It's time for me to step my game up.
PS. If you have any good recipes or ideas, please shoot me a message. :)
Friday, March 20, 2009
Great Quote
"If we had no winter, the spring would not be so pleasant; if we did not sometimes taste of adversity, prosperity would not be so welcome."
Anne Bradstreet (1612–1672), British-American poet
Great quote!
Anne Bradstreet (1612–1672), British-American poet
Great quote!
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