I'm reminded daily of why I shouldn't have snipers at my disposal.
"Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer isn't exactly impressed with President Obama's toughness, calling him "thin-skinned" following their contentious exchange at a Phoenix airport on Wednesday."
Ok..I'm kidding about the snipers. But really....what other job allows you to publicly speak ill of your boss and not face any consequences?
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Was Dad In Love?
BK's finest and harlem transplant Dani posed an interesting question in her Clutch mag article yesterday. She asked, "What did you wish your father had told you about love?" My answer popped in my mind instantly. I wish my dad had said that he was in it. Love that is.
When I was younger, my dad talked about how he and my mom met. I've heard him say that he loved my mom. I've never heard him say that he was in love.
The vulnerability that comes with being love is something that I wish I had seen from him as I grew into my own adulthood. The fact that you can feel something that encompasses you fully and orders your thoughts and actions is something that I think we all comprehend...at least conceptually.
How many of us can talk about seeing that in older love.
Thankfully, I can experience that watching my grandfather, but it would have been great to have experienced that from my father.
I hope that the man that I marry doesn't completely lose that feeling of being "in love." More importantly, I hope that if we have kids, they know what its like to hear their father talk about being "in love" firsthand.
When I was younger, my dad talked about how he and my mom met. I've heard him say that he loved my mom. I've never heard him say that he was in love.
The vulnerability that comes with being love is something that I wish I had seen from him as I grew into my own adulthood. The fact that you can feel something that encompasses you fully and orders your thoughts and actions is something that I think we all comprehend...at least conceptually.
How many of us can talk about seeing that in older love.
Thankfully, I can experience that watching my grandfather, but it would have been great to have experienced that from my father.
I hope that the man that I marry doesn't completely lose that feeling of being "in love." More importantly, I hope that if we have kids, they know what its like to hear their father talk about being "in love" firsthand.
Monday, January 23, 2012
Riddle Me This...
Picture This:
A rice cake in the toaster oven with one slice of cheese on top of it.
On the counter, there is a whole cucumber, a package of cherry tomatoes, and a tin of tuna fish.
I glanced at the scene trying to figure out if it was a puzzle of some sort. Then my co-worker bustles into the pantry, checks the timer, and heads back to his desk.
Umm...What is he making for lunch?
According to my libra chatmate, he's making a sandwich....I really think he's just getting ready for an iron chef audition.
A rice cake in the toaster oven with one slice of cheese on top of it.
On the counter, there is a whole cucumber, a package of cherry tomatoes, and a tin of tuna fish.
I glanced at the scene trying to figure out if it was a puzzle of some sort. Then my co-worker bustles into the pantry, checks the timer, and heads back to his desk.
Umm...What is he making for lunch?
According to my libra chatmate, he's making a sandwich....I really think he's just getting ready for an iron chef audition.
Saturday, January 21, 2012
Thoughts
1. I am convinced my neighbor faces our adjoining wall, with her phone to her ear, and has all of her conversations. I can hear her breathe, I promise.
2. After 20 months of dating (and a plan to live together) I realized, in passing, that I've been using the wrong zip code for LC's place. I've been using the zip code for my undergrad dorm and NOT the one he gave me when we first started dating. I found out I had wrong zip code AFTER i ordered mailing labels for him. The funny thing is I can't remember ever using the right one.
3. The air at work is super tense. I think our parent company has put some ultimatums out there about business and the executives are scramble to execute it. Its the nature of our business, but the first time I'm actually in the corporate office as its happening.
4. This is my serious job hunt question...should I be using my soon-to-be DC address when applying for jobs? I want to be as forthright as possible, but I'm getting the feeling that companies are not comfortable with the prospect of a relocation.
5. Speaking of jobs...the company that I have not worked for in over a year still owes me back payment. I'll finally take LC's advice and get serious about rectifying that, I didn't want to burn that bridge, but I need to get this taken care of post haste.
6. My passport expires in May. Sigh. Ok...here's the thing. I'm in a serious relationship. Am I engaged? No. Are we working toward that? Absolutely.
Renewing my passport right now, when my last name could change in a few years just offends my cheapness. Why can't I file for a year or 2 extension?
7. Speaking of filing. I went to TaxAct to start my filing process and apparently I can't file my state taxes for free. I'm from FL where state tax lore is something passed down from generation to generation in hushed tones. Last year, because my filing was complicated I let H&R block handle my taxes. It saved me my sanity but cost waaaay more than I want to spend. This year, things are more simplified and I just want to do it myself.
8. LC gave me this gem during the NFL playoff game. I asked him if he wanted me to call him after the game. He said, "no you don't have to....I may zone out, but just keep talking."
.....
..
.
*Blank Stare*
2. After 20 months of dating (and a plan to live together) I realized, in passing, that I've been using the wrong zip code for LC's place. I've been using the zip code for my undergrad dorm and NOT the one he gave me when we first started dating. I found out I had wrong zip code AFTER i ordered mailing labels for him. The funny thing is I can't remember ever using the right one.
3. The air at work is super tense. I think our parent company has put some ultimatums out there about business and the executives are scramble to execute it. Its the nature of our business, but the first time I'm actually in the corporate office as its happening.
4. This is my serious job hunt question...should I be using my soon-to-be DC address when applying for jobs? I want to be as forthright as possible, but I'm getting the feeling that companies are not comfortable with the prospect of a relocation.
5. Speaking of jobs...the company that I have not worked for in over a year still owes me back payment. I'll finally take LC's advice and get serious about rectifying that, I didn't want to burn that bridge, but I need to get this taken care of post haste.
6. My passport expires in May. Sigh. Ok...here's the thing. I'm in a serious relationship. Am I engaged? No. Are we working toward that? Absolutely.
Renewing my passport right now, when my last name could change in a few years just offends my cheapness. Why can't I file for a year or 2 extension?
7. Speaking of filing. I went to TaxAct to start my filing process and apparently I can't file my state taxes for free. I'm from FL where state tax lore is something passed down from generation to generation in hushed tones. Last year, because my filing was complicated I let H&R block handle my taxes. It saved me my sanity but cost waaaay more than I want to spend. This year, things are more simplified and I just want to do it myself.
8. LC gave me this gem during the NFL playoff game. I asked him if he wanted me to call him after the game. He said, "no you don't have to....I may zone out, but just keep talking."
.....
..
.
*Blank Stare*
Mergers and Acquisitions
I'm not a good friend merger. I've never had the finesse to seamlessly bring different groups of people together. I'm even worse when it comes to combining friends and the significant other.
Am I over thinking it all? Probably.
The reality is however that its never gone well.
For instance my friends and I have a standing "get there and you have somewhere to stay" routine. We've perched on couches, blow-up mattresses, etc.
However, the other half has a standing get a hotel room and be comfortable routine.
Yes we're older, but geesh that totally changes my budgeting. LOL.
That's an in jest example, but I suppose the bigger subject is that relationships do have an affect on friendships. Navigating them both can be difficult.
I'm trying to figure that all out.
Am I over thinking it all? Probably.
The reality is however that its never gone well.
For instance my friends and I have a standing "get there and you have somewhere to stay" routine. We've perched on couches, blow-up mattresses, etc.
However, the other half has a standing get a hotel room and be comfortable routine.
Yes we're older, but geesh that totally changes my budgeting. LOL.
That's an in jest example, but I suppose the bigger subject is that relationships do have an affect on friendships. Navigating them both can be difficult.
I'm trying to figure that all out.
Friday, January 20, 2012
Future
We talk about or future more than we talk about the present. I guess its a way to over compensate for the fact that there are more questions than answers in our "present."
I guess I just worry that we'll miss something in the "right now" because we're filling our time and space with the future.
I've officially been here now over a year and a half. Time has flown by and I still love it here.
I hate that I can't afford to do more...and I also hate that I've spent so much of my time here looking for a job elsewhere. Those two points only slightly relate to each other.
A year ago, I was job hunting with a plan to relocate. I didn't find anything by the summer, so I renewed my lease. I'm job hunting again and as usual I'm concerned about the "What ifs?"
So we talk about the future. Because not having an answer to the "Do we sign up for another year of this long distance relationship, if a job offer doesn't come through" question sucks the life of every conversation.
So we talk about the future. What home repairs need to be done to facilitate the move. What type of home we'd like to work toward.
I just wonder what happens when we get to the future.
I guess I just worry that we'll miss something in the "right now" because we're filling our time and space with the future.
I've officially been here now over a year and a half. Time has flown by and I still love it here.
I hate that I can't afford to do more...and I also hate that I've spent so much of my time here looking for a job elsewhere. Those two points only slightly relate to each other.
A year ago, I was job hunting with a plan to relocate. I didn't find anything by the summer, so I renewed my lease. I'm job hunting again and as usual I'm concerned about the "What ifs?"
So we talk about the future. Because not having an answer to the "Do we sign up for another year of this long distance relationship, if a job offer doesn't come through" question sucks the life of every conversation.
So we talk about the future. What home repairs need to be done to facilitate the move. What type of home we'd like to work toward.
I just wonder what happens when we get to the future.
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