I know its been a while since I last posted. I have been trying to visit those who have posted comment to my blog but haven't been to successful lately. Things have been very crazy in the past week and are getting even more chaotic. As some of you are aware we had a family pet pass, a new kitty, and on top of the we are getting ready to move.
I must say thank you to all of those who have placed a post. I appreciate the comments and support. I will be making more of an effort to view each and every one's blog that have visited and comment on mine. Please any feed back is greatly appreciated.
Well this past Monday and Tuesday I spent in our company's "University". This was a lot of fun but at the same time boring. Boring because some of the subject matter I have gone through through other companies. I did enjoy it.
There was an incident that happened to my partner this week which I will not go into details but I will say this...the company that we work for is big on "Integrity". This incident that happened left him to question the company's use of this word and how they hold it's meaning towards its crew members and customers. I will leave it at that for now. But I pose this question to you what this word "integrity" means to you?
Thursday, July 12, 2007
Wednesday, July 4, 2007
Tagged???
Okay, being new to this I am not sure how it goes...but I guess I have to publish 8 facts, tid bits or something about me and then I am to tag others. This is a bit rough because I am not used to analyzing or thinking about myself. But here it goes...
1. I am very shy at first. If I am invited to a party and I really don't know anyone, I will tend to be very very quiet. What I am doing is watching, listening, and observing everyone else before I engage. I will engage and not be anti-social but it is very limited. Why? I tend to feel people out. In a way it is judging but its not. Like I said above is that I listen, watch, and observe to get an idea of that individual. I process this info and place it in a "canister" then start to engage with that person. Again why? It's really tough but I have been hurt by so many people and used by so many that this is a way for me to see how genuine they are. Then time late, usually months down the road I revisit my first thoughts and compare. Most of the times I am right and sometimes I am off. I am only human.
2. I love people. I love to watch them. I love to listen to them. I love to interact with them. I like going up to complete strangers...I think my fellow co-workers could agree...and say something complete stupid, funny, outrageous, off color, etc... to get a reaction or comment. Why I do this is to get the door open. Once you have that toe in the door you have set the way to further or future conversations. You can really learn a lot from people.
3. If you didn't know this I am gay. I love that I am gay. I love and respect myself. And I DON"T CARE WHAT OTHERS THINK OF ME OR MY SEXUALITY.
4. What is the deal with straight guys. I just don't get it. I have had many encounters with straight guys and I love this. You can compliment a straight guy and he gets all defensive about his masculinity and goes on about not being gay and makes some comments bout homosexuals. Then there is another scenario that starts off the same way but usually I am not interested in him and he all of a sudden develop a complex and says "how come you don't think I am hot". I just don't get it they get all pissy if you think they are hot and offended when you don't? Can some one explain this to me. Any straight guys what to answer?
5. Love going to comedy clubs. Its a habit.
6. I love animals and I have a HUGE soft spot for them. I hate to see and get upset when I see a dead animal on the side of the road. I once say this car hit this cat on my way to work once. I had to pull over. I tried to some how get this cat into my car to take it to my vet which was on the way to work, but I could not. I know it was in so much shock and pain. I ended up calling the police. That person never stopped.
7. I think this can be considered a habit. I try to please everyone. I like to make sure everyone is okay, having a good time, is in a good mood, and is getting along. I know this is not realistic.
8. Don't tell my partner this...but I think cats are starting to really grow on me. Especially since we got Delila who is just a kitten. She has really taken up to me. Follows my ever move throughout the place. She even cuddles next to me and on my chest and back. Strange. I think she cuteness is killing me.
Okay that is it for now. If you don't understand, or I have upset you, please communicate it to me. Maybe I haven't made myself clear or understandable. Give communication a chance to understand some one before you judge.
Cheers.
1. I am very shy at first. If I am invited to a party and I really don't know anyone, I will tend to be very very quiet. What I am doing is watching, listening, and observing everyone else before I engage. I will engage and not be anti-social but it is very limited. Why? I tend to feel people out. In a way it is judging but its not. Like I said above is that I listen, watch, and observe to get an idea of that individual. I process this info and place it in a "canister" then start to engage with that person. Again why? It's really tough but I have been hurt by so many people and used by so many that this is a way for me to see how genuine they are. Then time late, usually months down the road I revisit my first thoughts and compare. Most of the times I am right and sometimes I am off. I am only human.
2. I love people. I love to watch them. I love to listen to them. I love to interact with them. I like going up to complete strangers...I think my fellow co-workers could agree...and say something complete stupid, funny, outrageous, off color, etc... to get a reaction or comment. Why I do this is to get the door open. Once you have that toe in the door you have set the way to further or future conversations. You can really learn a lot from people.
3. If you didn't know this I am gay. I love that I am gay. I love and respect myself. And I DON"T CARE WHAT OTHERS THINK OF ME OR MY SEXUALITY.
4. What is the deal with straight guys. I just don't get it. I have had many encounters with straight guys and I love this. You can compliment a straight guy and he gets all defensive about his masculinity and goes on about not being gay and makes some comments bout homosexuals. Then there is another scenario that starts off the same way but usually I am not interested in him and he all of a sudden develop a complex and says "how come you don't think I am hot". I just don't get it they get all pissy if you think they are hot and offended when you don't? Can some one explain this to me. Any straight guys what to answer?
5. Love going to comedy clubs. Its a habit.
6. I love animals and I have a HUGE soft spot for them. I hate to see and get upset when I see a dead animal on the side of the road. I once say this car hit this cat on my way to work once. I had to pull over. I tried to some how get this cat into my car to take it to my vet which was on the way to work, but I could not. I know it was in so much shock and pain. I ended up calling the police. That person never stopped.
7. I think this can be considered a habit. I try to please everyone. I like to make sure everyone is okay, having a good time, is in a good mood, and is getting along. I know this is not realistic.
8. Don't tell my partner this...but I think cats are starting to really grow on me. Especially since we got Delila who is just a kitten. She has really taken up to me. Follows my ever move throughout the place. She even cuddles next to me and on my chest and back. Strange. I think she cuteness is killing me.
Okay that is it for now. If you don't understand, or I have upset you, please communicate it to me. Maybe I haven't made myself clear or understandable. Give communication a chance to understand some one before you judge.
Cheers.
Monday, July 2, 2007
A Very Sad Day
Today started off very well. I had arrived at my parent's house on Sunday night after work. I was in a good mood and ready to enjoy the 2 hour drive at night with my top down. When I arrived I did my usual routine when I arrive there. I raid the fridge. Well its 1am and I am hungry. Sparky, their dog, comes racing out as always to great me. He rolls over exposing his bell...sure sign of trust or that he really wants a belly rub. Of course the softy in me and being a sucker oblige. I truly love animal. I am always sadden when I see a dead deer, raccoon, dog, squirrel or any animal on the side of the road.
Well, I wake at 6am ate breakfast with Mom and prepared for the plumber who was coming to do some work in the bathroom. He had a scheduled appointment for 8am but didn't show 'til 8:40am. This ticks me off. When people say they are going to be that at a certain time but don't show or call to say they will be running late. But might I digress. The plumber shows all so far is going well. He is working away. I am also waiting to here from my partner who is coming down with Tiny, his/our cat, for a vet check up before we board her and Samson. This is all prep before our big move. Again sorry about the tangent.
The day was gorgeous. Bright, sunny, not too hot and not too cold....just right. You think on a day like this that it's going to be great. Nothing could go wrong. Hmm. I get this call, which I do not recognize, nor is it my boyfriends...Normally I do not answer any number that I do not recognize. This time I did. It was my partner in an upset tone of voice. He was calling from the vet. He tells me Tiny had a seizure. Shock is not what would describe anything. He asks that I come over. Now here I am in the middle of this plumbing project, and I tell him with great reluctance that said I couldn't. Minutes late my partner arrives and tells me Tiny has died. And he is completely upset. Well who wouldn't be.
You see, he found Tiny when he was living in CA. He rescued here. He was walking to his apartment when he say this little black kitten all curled up under a parked car's tire. There was some one in the car who was about to take off crushing her. But TG he was there. He has told me this story before. She was malnourished, both eyes encrusted and shut...just in real bad shaped. She, Tiny, fit in the palm of his hand.
I must admit, I am not really a big cat person. My cousin had more than 10 when we where growing up. They where all mean, except one, but she was fickle. Tiny and Samson have in a way that I really don't like to admit it won me over. It took some time for them to get to know me which disturbed me but I know they where jealous because they had to share their owner with me. Tiny was and is a gorgeous black cat who always demanded attention and then would like say leave me along. She was great tempered. Always greeted you a the door. Loved to be held, petted, groomed, and cuddle with you.
Samson on the other hand is 2yrs old and is more independent. I love him. He has a beautiful blond sandy coat. One problem is he loves to piss all over everything and anything. That will be fixed real soon.
At the same time it was a joyous day because we went to the Rescue Human Society and found another kitty. Its a female calico and only 8 weeks. Cute. Well see how Samson will take to this. By the way her name is Delila. Samson and Delila...I hope you know the story.
Cheers for now.
Well, I wake at 6am ate breakfast with Mom and prepared for the plumber who was coming to do some work in the bathroom. He had a scheduled appointment for 8am but didn't show 'til 8:40am. This ticks me off. When people say they are going to be that at a certain time but don't show or call to say they will be running late. But might I digress. The plumber shows all so far is going well. He is working away. I am also waiting to here from my partner who is coming down with Tiny, his/our cat, for a vet check up before we board her and Samson. This is all prep before our big move. Again sorry about the tangent.
The day was gorgeous. Bright, sunny, not too hot and not too cold....just right. You think on a day like this that it's going to be great. Nothing could go wrong. Hmm. I get this call, which I do not recognize, nor is it my boyfriends...Normally I do not answer any number that I do not recognize. This time I did. It was my partner in an upset tone of voice. He was calling from the vet. He tells me Tiny had a seizure. Shock is not what would describe anything. He asks that I come over. Now here I am in the middle of this plumbing project, and I tell him with great reluctance that said I couldn't. Minutes late my partner arrives and tells me Tiny has died. And he is completely upset. Well who wouldn't be.
You see, he found Tiny when he was living in CA. He rescued here. He was walking to his apartment when he say this little black kitten all curled up under a parked car's tire. There was some one in the car who was about to take off crushing her. But TG he was there. He has told me this story before. She was malnourished, both eyes encrusted and shut...just in real bad shaped. She, Tiny, fit in the palm of his hand.
I must admit, I am not really a big cat person. My cousin had more than 10 when we where growing up. They where all mean, except one, but she was fickle. Tiny and Samson have in a way that I really don't like to admit it won me over. It took some time for them to get to know me which disturbed me but I know they where jealous because they had to share their owner with me. Tiny was and is a gorgeous black cat who always demanded attention and then would like say leave me along. She was great tempered. Always greeted you a the door. Loved to be held, petted, groomed, and cuddle with you.
Samson on the other hand is 2yrs old and is more independent. I love him. He has a beautiful blond sandy coat. One problem is he loves to piss all over everything and anything. That will be fixed real soon.
At the same time it was a joyous day because we went to the Rescue Human Society and found another kitty. Its a female calico and only 8 weeks. Cute. Well see how Samson will take to this. By the way her name is Delila. Samson and Delila...I hope you know the story.
Cheers for now.
Sunday, July 1, 2007
People...
Maybe you will enjoy this maybe you will not. Let me tell you the start to my Saturday. I woke for work at 12pm to work the close shift at Trader Joe's the store I work at. Showered and got dress. I was in an extremely good mood, looking forward to work. I consider myself to be a people person. I like to interact with many diverse people. I love this job. It allows me to do just that talk, joke, and help people out. I love my crew, they are sooooooooo diverse in multiple ways.
I am driving to work on this great sunny day. I have my top down enjoying the sun and the wind and cruising music going on. Traffic is kind of heavy as I am heading towards Long Island. I am in the fast lane going along with the flow of traffic, having about one car length from the car in front of me when this a-hole decides to cut right on in nearly clipping the front end of my car..to boot no directional all to get 5 more feet. I slam on the horn all pissed off now and do you think this drive had any manners whats so ever. This driver didn't even acknowledge me with an apology wave. Some drivers have no respect for others. I then decide to move over and do something I rarely ever do because I am like what goes around comes around and it usually comes twice as hard, signal to merge into the next lane...which has now opened up and proceed to pass him and in a ballsy move cut him off and slam on my brakes to give this driver a scar. I must say it worked, because we came to a stand still and this guy now was right next to me and proceeded to yell at me. Well I replied back with a smile the same thing to him. Did it make a difference...I don't think so but on the other hand maybe this driver will think twice. Now if you think it stops here you're wrong. The real kicker came next.
I finally arrive in the town that I work. I stopped at the local Starbucks to get my favorite drink. At this point I have cooled down, I am in line, 3rd to the barista when this lady asks the cashier if she could cut the line to pay for something because she had all ready ordered. The cashier said you have to ask the girls that are in front of me. Oh no. The girls that where next, the guy in front of me, and even the cashier had no balls to tell this lady to ask the remaining six guest in line. Well if you know me you know what is about to happen. That's right, I said no it's not okay. Only to be given a response from this lady, "I have to be somewhere". My reply... We all have to be some where. She continues to argue with me and get all snippy. So I told this bitch (sorry ladies I know all of you are not) get in line like the rest of us. I also proceeded to tell her how rude she was and to top it all of inconsiderate to all of us. She continued to go on and I finally broke out and said "Bitch get your ass to the back of the line and wait like the rest of us. What makes you think your needs are more important than the rest of us just because you are late for a hair appointment. Your shit stinks like the rest of us so shut your trap and get to the back." Reluctantly she went but mumbling. I'm sorry, normally I don't react like this but gee whiz what has happened to our society, decency, respect for others? Actually I must say I did enjoy that just a little bit because I stood up and said what was on my mind and what I could see was on the minds of the others waiting patiently in line.
When there's two you know a third is to follow...but I will not bore you with that. Sorry had to rant.
I am driving to work on this great sunny day. I have my top down enjoying the sun and the wind and cruising music going on. Traffic is kind of heavy as I am heading towards Long Island. I am in the fast lane going along with the flow of traffic, having about one car length from the car in front of me when this a-hole decides to cut right on in nearly clipping the front end of my car..to boot no directional all to get 5 more feet. I slam on the horn all pissed off now and do you think this drive had any manners whats so ever. This driver didn't even acknowledge me with an apology wave. Some drivers have no respect for others. I then decide to move over and do something I rarely ever do because I am like what goes around comes around and it usually comes twice as hard, signal to merge into the next lane...which has now opened up and proceed to pass him and in a ballsy move cut him off and slam on my brakes to give this driver a scar. I must say it worked, because we came to a stand still and this guy now was right next to me and proceeded to yell at me. Well I replied back with a smile the same thing to him. Did it make a difference...I don't think so but on the other hand maybe this driver will think twice. Now if you think it stops here you're wrong. The real kicker came next.
I finally arrive in the town that I work. I stopped at the local Starbucks to get my favorite drink. At this point I have cooled down, I am in line, 3rd to the barista when this lady asks the cashier if she could cut the line to pay for something because she had all ready ordered. The cashier said you have to ask the girls that are in front of me. Oh no. The girls that where next, the guy in front of me, and even the cashier had no balls to tell this lady to ask the remaining six guest in line. Well if you know me you know what is about to happen. That's right, I said no it's not okay. Only to be given a response from this lady, "I have to be somewhere". My reply... We all have to be some where. She continues to argue with me and get all snippy. So I told this bitch (sorry ladies I know all of you are not) get in line like the rest of us. I also proceeded to tell her how rude she was and to top it all of inconsiderate to all of us. She continued to go on and I finally broke out and said "Bitch get your ass to the back of the line and wait like the rest of us. What makes you think your needs are more important than the rest of us just because you are late for a hair appointment. Your shit stinks like the rest of us so shut your trap and get to the back." Reluctantly she went but mumbling. I'm sorry, normally I don't react like this but gee whiz what has happened to our society, decency, respect for others? Actually I must say I did enjoy that just a little bit because I stood up and said what was on my mind and what I could see was on the minds of the others waiting patiently in line.
When there's two you know a third is to follow...but I will not bore you with that. Sorry had to rant.
Wednesday, June 27, 2007
Great Day with a Fustrating end.
Hello all,
This is my very first blog. So my apologies for it's appearance. A fellow co-worker kind of got me into this. I am open to suggestions.
Today was a good day. I can't believe I am having a hard time writing this. I love the people I work with. They are so entertaining, and I don't mean that in any negative way, they are just so diverse in personalities, humor, opinions, views, intellects, and every other possible way. Over all they are such a good spirited group of people who can joke about anything. I must say that I really feel comfortable around them. The sad part is that I will be leaving them in three weeks to relocate to Minnesota. I am really going to miss them. However I am looking forward to moving.
Left work today in a good mood. Hoping to drive home with my top down but wasn't able to due to the threat of rain. But that wasn't the real kicker. I enter the parkway only to hit traffic. Normally I am able to enter the parkway and cruise for about 15 to 20 miles before hitting traffic. Not today! Boom!!! Right there. A drive at this time, 5pm, usually takes me about 40 minutes. Today was my lucky day. It took me 2 1/2 hours to go 31.8 miles.
This is my very first blog. So my apologies for it's appearance. A fellow co-worker kind of got me into this. I am open to suggestions.
Today was a good day. I can't believe I am having a hard time writing this. I love the people I work with. They are so entertaining, and I don't mean that in any negative way, they are just so diverse in personalities, humor, opinions, views, intellects, and every other possible way. Over all they are such a good spirited group of people who can joke about anything. I must say that I really feel comfortable around them. The sad part is that I will be leaving them in three weeks to relocate to Minnesota. I am really going to miss them. However I am looking forward to moving.
Left work today in a good mood. Hoping to drive home with my top down but wasn't able to due to the threat of rain. But that wasn't the real kicker. I enter the parkway only to hit traffic. Normally I am able to enter the parkway and cruise for about 15 to 20 miles before hitting traffic. Not today! Boom!!! Right there. A drive at this time, 5pm, usually takes me about 40 minutes. Today was my lucky day. It took me 2 1/2 hours to go 31.8 miles.
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