/ Saturday, January 31, 2004
Hello! My first time writing on this fancy bloggy-thingy! Ash says it's easy, and so far I say she's right!
I'm sorry I haven't been writing recently, I've been busy. I've also been pretty much not bothering with the whole computer thing. You know, we all go through these little phases... I've just got to work my way out of this one so mother won't worry:-)
Anyhow, I can't remember the last time I wrote, so I guess I've got alot to write about! Here goes. Alright Ash has been updating it for me, but you've missed me right? Me and Norm played some football the other day. I know only two people isn't that impressive but it's good to have at least someone to play footie with! I've been considering joining a football team... I don't really think I'm fit enough for that kind of thing though! Maybe after the diet!
The diets been going well, I've rewarded myself with a six-pack (of beer, not on my tummy!) It's a bit tough working at Dearman's though. I keep on smelling burgers. Mmmm.... buuurgers! and seeing people enjoying their milkshakes. Oh well, I rarely get a chance to eat anyhow. Which kind of makes it hard to do this eating 5 times a day thing. Oh well, at least I can do it most of the time! It was really busy today at work. I was pretty much working from the time I walked in the door until I left! That's kind of good though, it was the quickest five hours I've had in a while! I got $20 in tips today as well, which is always nice!
What else have I done? Gosh! I'm not really sure.... I played sh*thead with Norm for a bit. He's starting to become a pal now. Not one I can trust or anything, but someone I can just sit around and have a chat with. He used to be a Deadhead, so he has many interesting stories!
Is that it? I think it is really. Oh well, not as much writing as I thought! I got my Mix Master Mike EP, he really knows how to use those decks! Damien Rice is very good, kind of Nick Drake/Ben Harperish. We're going to watch Circle (the Eddie Izzard DVD) now. I also got a fancy new moblie phone! I don't know how much I'll be using it, but anyhow, it'll be useful in the future!
So Cheerio everyone, have a nice day!
The Procrastinator's Creed
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9:11 PM
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I'm getting Pete a cell phone.
Not that he needs it, he's either with me, or able to call me, and doesn't drive on his own.
But it came free on some family plan I've switched to. Why not?
Now I can text him silly cutesie messages that he'll never respond to. Embarrass the heck out of him.
Awww shucks, that's what wives are for honey :-).
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/ Friday, January 30, 2004
Hiya - by the way, we've found that this is an easier way to archive ramblings, let blogger do them! This is a weblog (blog for short) if you didn't know. Pete and I can both post on here, and it's much easier than yahoo. Also it's easier for you, just save this web address as a favorite and each day you'll come to the latest blog without having to click any links. Woohoo!
Ash again. Pete worked 12 hours today at the diner, so he's a bit too tired to post. I'm not very happy with the diner, not happy with them at all, and that's the nicest way I can put it. They ask him at 5 o'clock if he can stay until 10pm and expect him to say yes, Pete of course always says yes, giving them the idea that they don't have to tell him in advance, they never do.
The reason he stays late is for parties they throw. They know about these things in advance, of course, so they should tell their employees to prepare for it. Good thing I'm not working there, I would've given them a piece of my mind. I told Pete he doesn't always have to say yes, and to ask them to please tell him in advance, when they know about the party, instead of asking him the same day, because he has other commitments and an angry wife.
He didn't tell them anything. Grrrr.
Angry wife may have to mention this to the neighbor who co-owns the diner. It's the neighbor's co-owner who does this taking advantage of Pete. I can't stand this guy, he makes my skin crawl, and does not treat Pete well at all. I can't wait until he doesn't have to work there anymore. I can't stand the way they treat my husband, and I feel like it's just because they know he's an immigrant and can't say anything to them because this is his only chance at work.
Grrrrr.
Now that I've said that, yes, I do appreciate them giving Pete a job, it has been very helpful. However, I do expect them to treat Pete as a human being. This is my problem. He's a nice guy and it's easy to take advantage of him, and I feel that they do.
Now about my job decisions... I've made a plan. Pete and I have decided that the airline is the best thing to do. They would give Pete a job, and try to make our working hours the same so that we could drive in together. Pete would work in the cargo side, and me in the executive side. That's a good benefit. So, before I accept this job, I will ask former and future boss to have a meeting and draw up a contract. I'll tell him that I have been offered a good job with the state, with benefits, a good salary (okay a little white lie isn't going to hurt), free parking, I wouldn't have to move to New Orleans... etc... and that I expect the airline to be competitive. Is this too much to ask? Please advise.
I've taken into consideration:
Cost of living in Baton Rouge and New Orleans
Cost of gas money commuting to New ORleans before we move there
Cost of health insurance should the airline not provide it right away (as I've said earlier they probably won't until I work for them and set that up myself).
Cost of parking in New Orleans (the new building downtown doesn't have free parking)
The risk of going back to an airline that still has no planes (although this time they'll have airplanes before I work for them)
Having Pete work for them as well (saves us a lot of trouble, and is career-building for both of us)
Various other things I'm too lazy to mention
I just want to point out... I've thought about it. I'm thinking about it, and I'll think about it some more. Thank you to wonderful mum-in-law who emailed some advice earlier, I always welcome it.
Not much else to say, I took minutes at a meeting today in New Orleans for my boss... it was very... mind-boggling and enlightening. That's all I can nicely say on it at the moment. I'm feeling less and less confident in my job with the state, that is, my boss's true side is starting to come out. Maybe that'sa good thing while I make this decision.
Goodnight everyone and have a great weekend.
Ash
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/ Tuesday, January 27, 2004
Woohoo! It worked.
Hello.
Blah blah blah blah blah, blah blah blah.
blah blah.
Go to my website to see what I really wrote today.
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10:01 PM
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