Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee are the chaaaaaaaaampions my frieeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeenddddddd !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
That battered wife syndrome is really taking it's toll on you, eh ? You are doing a good job ! Don't worry about it !!!!!!!! Thing 1 and 2 are a thing of the past ! Don't let it stop you from rocking and rolling ! Everyone second guesses themselves. I do it more than I'd like to admit ! LOL
I heard that changing over to a salt water system is expensive. All of the pools around my neighbourhood are chlorine. No salt water around here !
I finished off the week thinking I made a BIG mistake at work !!!! My stomach went into knots ! Turns out I made a mistake, but it was something that was caught before it was even built !!!! whew !!!!! I left the place with a smile on my face !!!!!!!!!! I'm working a few hours tomorrow. I could use the extra $$$$$ anyway.
How was today for you ?
life is good - and it's a long post!
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karmaberry1
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how was today for me? honey, get ready for this!!!! i have in my possession an email from my boss saying - "have a great weekend - you earned it!" how great is that?!?!?!?!?!
i spent most of the morning racing from point a to point b - to point z - ensuring meeting needs were met - that meeting attendees were as happy as possible - you name it, i achieved it. i'm not bragging - merely stating THE facts. it was challenging and FUN!!!!! i mean really FUN!!!
life at work is so wonderful not having to deal with things 1 and 2. it's like they're not there - i am that removed. i still deal with them, but on a different basis. freedom sweet freedom LOL
my ways of achieving my goals are both unorthodox and unconventional - yet they work for me. i'm a fixer of things - i sometimes have the knack of being the ultimate go-between. probably from years of therapy AND studying psychology LOL
my job is basically to ensure things run as smoothly as possible for my boss. i run interference with anyone and anything she asks. i'm polite, i'm funny, but most importantly i understand the people i'm running interference with are in no way trying to make waves. things happen and the boss is busy all the time. plans change like the wind with her superiors - hence the replanning of any and everything - the constant upheaval of things she's planned with the 35 big wigs she supervises. does that make any sense?
so i don't blindside people with emails changing this and telling them that. first i call and start the explaining process - hence no blindsiding. they know what's coming down the pike. then when they get emails from me, they don't email the boss asking what in the world is going on - something that takes too much of her time.
so yes i'm proud of myself. and when i truly understand this that and the other that i'm doing, i'll be even prouder LOL
again, i'm beyond lucky in that i have several good friends i can give a quick call to so they can look over emails i'm going to send to make sure i've covered everything. and i can ask them anything in the world and they actually HELP. go figure - people NOT wanting to see others fall flat on their face. it's amazing not to be always trying to take a knife out of my back - really.
i just read what i've written so far and it sounds like bragging and boasting but i promise you it's not. it's just me being over the top happy with myself at work - something that's been a long time coming.
i think i've made the decision to go ahead and get a new pool liner and the salt water filter. reasons? it's twice as much to get the pool filled in. with a salt water filter the expense of chlorine is gone gone gone. the salt water ensures the pool liner stays "healthy" years longer. and if i ever am able to downsize, i think that this being the south where you truly broil during the summer - the pool will be a good selling point. i'm trying to think ahead - i guess. who knows LOL
so you made a mistake at work today - it was caught. nobody was killed or seriously injured. mistakes happen. i'm sure your work place has checks and balances in place for just such things to work in your favor and everybody else's that make mistakes. i know how your stomach knotted. i've been there so many times wondering how, why did i make a mistake like that? then i realize it (only to mostly forget the next time i make a mistake) - i'm human. you're human too!!!
i am so happy for both of us!!! we're doing all we can do to make our lives happier. we're positive, have a good attitude - and i think maybe we're starting to like ourselves a bit more?
i hope your tomorrow finishes your week in the most stellar manner ever. i've got a 3 day weekend - martin luther king, jr. holiday here on monday.
i spent most of the morning racing from point a to point b - to point z - ensuring meeting needs were met - that meeting attendees were as happy as possible - you name it, i achieved it. i'm not bragging - merely stating THE facts. it was challenging and FUN!!!!! i mean really FUN!!!
life at work is so wonderful not having to deal with things 1 and 2. it's like they're not there - i am that removed. i still deal with them, but on a different basis. freedom sweet freedom LOL
my ways of achieving my goals are both unorthodox and unconventional - yet they work for me. i'm a fixer of things - i sometimes have the knack of being the ultimate go-between. probably from years of therapy AND studying psychology LOL
my job is basically to ensure things run as smoothly as possible for my boss. i run interference with anyone and anything she asks. i'm polite, i'm funny, but most importantly i understand the people i'm running interference with are in no way trying to make waves. things happen and the boss is busy all the time. plans change like the wind with her superiors - hence the replanning of any and everything - the constant upheaval of things she's planned with the 35 big wigs she supervises. does that make any sense?
so i don't blindside people with emails changing this and telling them that. first i call and start the explaining process - hence no blindsiding. they know what's coming down the pike. then when they get emails from me, they don't email the boss asking what in the world is going on - something that takes too much of her time.
so yes i'm proud of myself. and when i truly understand this that and the other that i'm doing, i'll be even prouder LOL
again, i'm beyond lucky in that i have several good friends i can give a quick call to so they can look over emails i'm going to send to make sure i've covered everything. and i can ask them anything in the world and they actually HELP. go figure - people NOT wanting to see others fall flat on their face. it's amazing not to be always trying to take a knife out of my back - really.
i just read what i've written so far and it sounds like bragging and boasting but i promise you it's not. it's just me being over the top happy with myself at work - something that's been a long time coming.
i think i've made the decision to go ahead and get a new pool liner and the salt water filter. reasons? it's twice as much to get the pool filled in. with a salt water filter the expense of chlorine is gone gone gone. the salt water ensures the pool liner stays "healthy" years longer. and if i ever am able to downsize, i think that this being the south where you truly broil during the summer - the pool will be a good selling point. i'm trying to think ahead - i guess. who knows LOL
so you made a mistake at work today - it was caught. nobody was killed or seriously injured. mistakes happen. i'm sure your work place has checks and balances in place for just such things to work in your favor and everybody else's that make mistakes. i know how your stomach knotted. i've been there so many times wondering how, why did i make a mistake like that? then i realize it (only to mostly forget the next time i make a mistake) - i'm human. you're human too!!!
i am so happy for both of us!!! we're doing all we can do to make our lives happier. we're positive, have a good attitude - and i think maybe we're starting to like ourselves a bit more?
i hope your tomorrow finishes your week in the most stellar manner ever. i've got a 3 day weekend - martin luther king, jr. holiday here on monday.
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manofmusic
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You ROCK !!!!!!! Did I not tell you that you rocked ?!?!?!?!?!?!? Of course I did !
The problem with people like us is we downplay all of our accomplishments. We feel like we aren't good enough and never will be. You just proved to yourself that YOU ROCK !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
You should be proud ! Just don't be a snob about it ! LOLOLOL Keep on with the good work and rock and roll !!!!!!!
Work ended off on a strange note. The boss was on a rampage for some reason. He yelled at everyone........except me ! I was waiting for the bomb to drop, but it never did ! I found I had to do some breathing exercises at work LOL. I started to tremor a bit, but I got it under control. I even got the boss laughing towards the end of the morning. I was proud of myself. I think he trusts me and feels he can leave me alone to just do my work. I think he likes that.
Now that you know that you don't suck at work, you can keep the house and fix it up. LOL
I don't know anything about salt water pools, so I can't give you advice. (see....I'm not afarid to say "I don't know ! LOL)
Here to a productive or relaxing weekend, whichever you choose ! WE DESERVE IT BECAUSE WE ROCK AND WE ROLL !!!!!!!
The problem with people like us is we downplay all of our accomplishments. We feel like we aren't good enough and never will be. You just proved to yourself that YOU ROCK !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
You should be proud ! Just don't be a snob about it ! LOLOLOL Keep on with the good work and rock and roll !!!!!!!
Work ended off on a strange note. The boss was on a rampage for some reason. He yelled at everyone........except me ! I was waiting for the bomb to drop, but it never did ! I found I had to do some breathing exercises at work LOL. I started to tremor a bit, but I got it under control. I even got the boss laughing towards the end of the morning. I was proud of myself. I think he trusts me and feels he can leave me alone to just do my work. I think he likes that.
Now that you know that you don't suck at work, you can keep the house and fix it up. LOL
I don't know anything about salt water pools, so I can't give you advice. (see....I'm not afarid to say "I don't know ! LOL)
Here to a productive or relaxing weekend, whichever you choose ! WE DESERVE IT BECAUSE WE ROCK AND WE ROLL !!!!!!!
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karmaberry1
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know how i said i'm unorthodox and unconventional at work? ok then, story time story time!!! LOL
the boss had a terrible earache yesterday. between meetings, she went to her office. i had no idea she'd gone in to get some tylenol. as she was walking past me back to the next meeting, i said "well, if you're thinking about taking tylenol - don't - they're pulling it off the shelves even as we speak - i heard it on good morning america." it was like we were having an esp thing going on. she took my hand and gave me the tylenol in her hand.
an hour or so later, i stumbled on someone with generic tylenol and took it to her between meetings.
i told her i had something to tell her after she took the pills. so here it is - ready?
"welcome to woodstock. you're going to have a really good time. and you'll like the grateful dead - i just know you will." LOLOL she and everybody else (we all know each other) cracked up. she left during the meeting for her doctor's office and asked if she'd be able to pass a drug test? does she have a great sense of humor - thankfully YES LOLOL
i'm told by those who know me i'm both quirky and eccentric. i am. it's who i am - the who of me. and actually i like being labeled as "different." i mean why not? i found out a long time ago it's more fun to be myself than pretend to be the antithesis of myself - to try to fit into the same mold as others.
subject change. i had lunch with a friend at a mexican place wednesday. i started feeling "off" not long afterwards. i didn't eat another bite of food until thursday morning - then it was oatmeal. i wasn't sure about my stomach but i wanted - yes wanted wow - to go to work. so i did the 3 g's - get up, get dressed, go in. after all, i could always leave. it's not like they lock us in - but they've probably tossed that idea around in the board room LOL x forever and yes, thursday was a good day despite feeling "off" most of the day.
so your boss ranted today - but not at you. you are truly presenting yourself in a totally different manner. and you made him laugh despite the fact he needed/wanted to intimidate everyone!!! yes, you have evolved. i love that you were able to do breathing to control your feelings. how great is that!?!?!?! both great and super cool!!!!
this reinvention we're accomplishing bit by bit - piece by PEACE - is incredible. i must call or email a good friend in ohio and tell her i - per her advice 4 years ago - finally applied it. and even more, passed it on to another "worthy" person!
have a peaceful, easy weekend (somewhat stolen/borrowed from the eagles LOL)!!!!!
the boss had a terrible earache yesterday. between meetings, she went to her office. i had no idea she'd gone in to get some tylenol. as she was walking past me back to the next meeting, i said "well, if you're thinking about taking tylenol - don't - they're pulling it off the shelves even as we speak - i heard it on good morning america." it was like we were having an esp thing going on. she took my hand and gave me the tylenol in her hand.
an hour or so later, i stumbled on someone with generic tylenol and took it to her between meetings.
i told her i had something to tell her after she took the pills. so here it is - ready?
"welcome to woodstock. you're going to have a really good time. and you'll like the grateful dead - i just know you will." LOLOL she and everybody else (we all know each other) cracked up. she left during the meeting for her doctor's office and asked if she'd be able to pass a drug test? does she have a great sense of humor - thankfully YES LOLOL
i'm told by those who know me i'm both quirky and eccentric. i am. it's who i am - the who of me. and actually i like being labeled as "different." i mean why not? i found out a long time ago it's more fun to be myself than pretend to be the antithesis of myself - to try to fit into the same mold as others.
subject change. i had lunch with a friend at a mexican place wednesday. i started feeling "off" not long afterwards. i didn't eat another bite of food until thursday morning - then it was oatmeal. i wasn't sure about my stomach but i wanted - yes wanted wow - to go to work. so i did the 3 g's - get up, get dressed, go in. after all, i could always leave. it's not like they lock us in - but they've probably tossed that idea around in the board room LOL x forever and yes, thursday was a good day despite feeling "off" most of the day.
so your boss ranted today - but not at you. you are truly presenting yourself in a totally different manner. and you made him laugh despite the fact he needed/wanted to intimidate everyone!!! yes, you have evolved. i love that you were able to do breathing to control your feelings. how great is that!?!?!?! both great and super cool!!!!
this reinvention we're accomplishing bit by bit - piece by PEACE - is incredible. i must call or email a good friend in ohio and tell her i - per her advice 4 years ago - finally applied it. and even more, passed it on to another "worthy" person!
have a peaceful, easy weekend (somewhat stolen/borrowed from the eagles LOL)!!!!!
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manofmusic
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So, did your boss enjoy Woodstock ? LOL As long as she stays away from the brown acid, she'll be fine ! LOL
Work for me was awesome and it will be from now on. I took the "I don't care" approach. If it gets done, it gets done. Of course it always got done, but without the pressure. I see now how much my co-workers react to pressure and it kind of makes me laugh because that used to be me ! LOL Their face gets all red, they walk around in circles and they breathe funny ! I'm waiting for them to pass out ! LOL There are more and more people there that should be on this program. It's funny, but at the same time, it's kind of sad. I try to cheer them up, but I know how I reacted to someone trying to cheer me up when my mind was going 100 miles an hour, so I back off.
It feels good to drive home singing away to tunes and not have a care in the world.
Did you slip your boss anymore illegal substances ? LOLOLOL
Work for me was awesome and it will be from now on. I took the "I don't care" approach. If it gets done, it gets done. Of course it always got done, but without the pressure. I see now how much my co-workers react to pressure and it kind of makes me laugh because that used to be me ! LOL Their face gets all red, they walk around in circles and they breathe funny ! I'm waiting for them to pass out ! LOL There are more and more people there that should be on this program. It's funny, but at the same time, it's kind of sad. I try to cheer them up, but I know how I reacted to someone trying to cheer me up when my mind was going 100 miles an hour, so I back off.
It feels good to drive home singing away to tunes and not have a care in the world.
Did you slip your boss anymore illegal substances ? LOLOLOL
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karmaberry1
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the "i don't care" approach is two fold - just like you're doing it. you do care - but not to the point you make yourself crazed with bad feelings. that's because you've realized you do have control over your work production and it gets done. you are absolutely right about attempting to talk others down. they'll come down when they're ready. it's their choice. and yes, sometimes watching people go nuts is sad - while at other times it's kinda, sorta fun (that's me being evil) LOL
of course there is that old expression - "if everyone around you is running in circles and hysterical - maybe you just haven't grasped the situation" LOL x forever
today it was beyond sunny. it was out of the world beautiful. AND in the upper 60's. i see and hear your jealousy right now LOL
i took the boys (separately) to the river walk - 2 miles each. mama went with me on the second walk. considering the behavior of keeper (the pit bull mix) i'm thinking if i'd raised children they would be criminals.
tomorrow starts my work week - and again i'm looking forward to going in. this restructure thing my boss did works so well for me. i enjoy whatever it is i'm doing LOL more importantly, i know i make a positive difference.
it's supposed to be sunny and warm again tomorrow. i hope to take a walk on my lunch hour and just soak up the sunshine. most of the time i don't even wear sunglasses - i just want that brightness going through my eyes and into my being.
i hope your tomorrow is happy and full of peace.
signed - i wasn't at woodstock but i've seen the movie and love most of the music karma
of course there is that old expression - "if everyone around you is running in circles and hysterical - maybe you just haven't grasped the situation" LOL x forever
today it was beyond sunny. it was out of the world beautiful. AND in the upper 60's. i see and hear your jealousy right now LOL
i took the boys (separately) to the river walk - 2 miles each. mama went with me on the second walk. considering the behavior of keeper (the pit bull mix) i'm thinking if i'd raised children they would be criminals.
tomorrow starts my work week - and again i'm looking forward to going in. this restructure thing my boss did works so well for me. i enjoy whatever it is i'm doing LOL more importantly, i know i make a positive difference.
it's supposed to be sunny and warm again tomorrow. i hope to take a walk on my lunch hour and just soak up the sunshine. most of the time i don't even wear sunglasses - i just want that brightness going through my eyes and into my being.
i hope your tomorrow is happy and full of peace.
signed - i wasn't at woodstock but i've seen the movie and love most of the music karma
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manofmusic
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Hey Karma.
I forgot to mention......we've had 2 days now above freezing. We have a riverwalk in my city. It's actually called the "riverwalk". I FINALLY got a chance to go out and do that yesterday. I bundled up and plugged in the mp3 player and went on my way. I walked the path from the beginning and back again. The total distance is 10 km (about 6.2 miles)! It's the first time since the end of October that I've been able to get out and walk the riverwalk !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
When I got home, I sat down for about 10 minutes. When I got up, I thought I was going to die !!! LOL My legs felt like cement ! LOL
They're back to normal now. I think I'm going to do the riverwalk again tomorrow after work.
Tomorrow will be an AWESOME day !!!!!!!!!! Enjoy it !!!!!!!
I forgot to mention......we've had 2 days now above freezing. We have a riverwalk in my city. It's actually called the "riverwalk". I FINALLY got a chance to go out and do that yesterday. I bundled up and plugged in the mp3 player and went on my way. I walked the path from the beginning and back again. The total distance is 10 km (about 6.2 miles)! It's the first time since the end of October that I've been able to get out and walk the riverwalk !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
When I got home, I sat down for about 10 minutes. When I got up, I thought I was going to die !!! LOL My legs felt like cement ! LOL
They're back to normal now. I think I'm going to do the riverwalk again tomorrow after work.
Tomorrow will be an AWESOME day !!!!!!!!!! Enjoy it !!!!!!!
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karmaberry1
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the 4 miles i did with lunging dogs yesterday on the river walk? oh how i paid today. from my shoulders, down my back, into my lower back, the back of my thighs, my knees - misery LOL did i walk on my lunch hour? no no no but i did go into one of the hidden interior rooms at work and stretch stretch stretch. remember pony weighs 90 pounds and keeper weighs in at 70 pounds. when they lunge it jerks every part of me. somebody at work asked me if they thought i could get the dog whisperer to come help me. the dog whisperer would beat me with a stick for not training 2 smart dogs better.
today was again another wonderful day. i so enjoy working closely with my boss. she doesn't talk down to me or treat me like the village idiot. what a concept! i think i'm probably having more fun than just about anyone at work right now.
i got overtired yesterday. i'm going to try not to do that again. the end result was i started to feel a bit panicky last night then i didn't sleep very well. as they say - live and learn -at least i lived LOL
tonight i'm taking it easy (the eagles again)! i'm going to kick back sorry, watch 3 hours of "the office" reruns, and crochet.
i await hearing about your GOOD day!!!
today was again another wonderful day. i so enjoy working closely with my boss. she doesn't talk down to me or treat me like the village idiot. what a concept! i think i'm probably having more fun than just about anyone at work right now.
i got overtired yesterday. i'm going to try not to do that again. the end result was i started to feel a bit panicky last night then i didn't sleep very well. as they say - live and learn -at least i lived LOL
tonight i'm taking it easy (the eagles again)! i'm going to kick back sorry, watch 3 hours of "the office" reruns, and crochet.
i await hearing about your GOOD day!!!
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manofmusic
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You have to watch the amount of sleep you get. If I don't get enough sleep, the next day is awful ! If I get too much sleep, it's the same thing. I get grumpy ! LOL
Today was a blur. LOL It was one thing after another. It was phone call after phone call and somebody wanting something and it went on and on and on and on the whole day. By the time I got out of there, it was a relief LOL It was a good day in that it went by reeeeeeeal fast ! I know I will sleep well tonight. It is well earned LOL . I'm kicking back right now and relaxing in front of the TV. My guilty pleasure is "The Biggest Loser". There....I said it. It's out in the open now and there's no taking it back ! LOL
Tomorrow will be a productive day with much to learn for both of us. It will be a step forward and it will be an awesome day !!!!!!!!!!!!!
Today was a blur. LOL It was one thing after another. It was phone call after phone call and somebody wanting something and it went on and on and on and on the whole day. By the time I got out of there, it was a relief LOL It was a good day in that it went by reeeeeeeal fast ! I know I will sleep well tonight. It is well earned LOL . I'm kicking back right now and relaxing in front of the TV. My guilty pleasure is "The Biggest Loser". There....I said it. It's out in the open now and there's no taking it back ! LOL
Tomorrow will be a productive day with much to learn for both of us. It will be a step forward and it will be an awesome day !!!!!!!!!!!!!
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karmaberry1
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once i couldn't find the remote control and was too lazy to get up to find it. end result? i watched an episode of wife swap. oh the horror. oh the humanity. one woman was a north georgia wiccan. never again - ever LOL reality tv tap dances on my last nerve HA
on the other hand, i'm totally addicted to netflix. they should let me do an ad for them LOL the other night i watched black hawk down - what a great movie!
don't you love it when the work day flies by? the busies time of year is coming up for me. since there will be a new hire doing most of my reassigned duties, i look forward to it. i'm sure whoever is hired will be stellar and enjoy a better working relationship with things 1 and 2. i honestly hope so.
i'll be on the phone talking to people - saying the same things over and over and over to infinity. i don't mind at all. these are people who need and deserve answers to their questions. and i can be polite and funny to the nth degree and beyond.
at the same time, i'll still be doing whatever it is i'm doing now so my plate will be full - good for me!!!
i am so happy for you - you just can't imagine. life is good!!!
on the other hand, i'm totally addicted to netflix. they should let me do an ad for them LOL the other night i watched black hawk down - what a great movie!
don't you love it when the work day flies by? the busies time of year is coming up for me. since there will be a new hire doing most of my reassigned duties, i look forward to it. i'm sure whoever is hired will be stellar and enjoy a better working relationship with things 1 and 2. i honestly hope so.
i'll be on the phone talking to people - saying the same things over and over and over to infinity. i don't mind at all. these are people who need and deserve answers to their questions. and i can be polite and funny to the nth degree and beyond.
at the same time, i'll still be doing whatever it is i'm doing now so my plate will be full - good for me!!!
i am so happy for you - you just can't imagine. life is good!!!