Hurricane Jeanne killed my Miami trip! Boo-hoo! I was really jonesing for this one as I needed a break and was looking forwarded to spending a week with adults who share my interests. Danielle is happy because I am staying home.
My birthday was on the 20th. Sucked as all my money went to an electic fan motor, tires and brakes for "Valentino" the van. Nearly $600 I didn't have-had to cash in some savings bonds, which was really bad. I still need to replace the back brakes and get a tune-up (another $200-300 bucks).
In other news, I took the plunge and applied for a Civil Service job. I have been trying to get a transfer with AAFES, but they are refusing to move people. They prefer to promote unqualified people locally, hoping those people will be able to self-teach OJT. That's fine for sales since nearly everyone has had some past experience, but we're talking computers and networks here. There was an opening at Ft. Gordon which would have been great. Instead of moving someone with qualifications who wanted to go there (like me!), they laterally moved a visual merchandiser with no computer networking/hardware/software maintanence. I know the girl-if it isn't preinstalled, she can't handle it. There is also an opening at Warner Robins that I have made it known that I want.
To add insult to injury, I found out that for the entire time I have been with AAFES, despite having copies of my official transcripts, the system used to score promotions was never programmed with the fact I have a degree. So for all this time, I was being passed over for promotions. Tomorrow, I have to call someone at HQ and see what I need to do to get the situation corrected. Moving me back home would be a nice start, as would a raise.
Surgery has been changed to the 19th because I needed a little more prep time to get things in some sort of shape before I'm unable to lift anything for a while.
Meanwhile, it's off to Target in a little while to buy Teeniez for Danielle and a few other supplies. Then I come back home, do laundry and sew a little.
I'd still rather be in Miami!
PS: Is it just me or is that Sarah Jessica Parker/Lenny Kravitz Gap commercial the most annoying thing on TV lately? It was cute for about 10 seconds, but now it just grates! I still think Lenny is smokin', though.
Sunday, September 26, 2004
Saturday, September 18, 2004
News and random thoughts
1) Surgery on my shoulder on the 7th of October. I can't wait because I hate the grinding when I move it. It also sits high and to the front of where it should, so it hurts like a mother! Luckily, the doctor can do the arthroscopic surgery so, instead of a long ugly cut along the shoulder, I will have three small incisions that will heal to teeny little spots.
2) The engine fan, tires and brakes all went bad at once this week. So much for birthday money to play at the casinos next week.
3) Call me selfish, but please don't let another hurricane hit Florida until AFTER my trip to Miami! I am so looking forward to learning some new ways to be an advocate and I am also SO looking forward to walking on a beach without screaming for Danielle every two minutes. I know, she's my kid and I love her, but I need a break once and a while.
4) New GM is here and trying to make nice with me. I am civil, but drop the hints to him that I am not ever going to adore his short little self. Poor "GM Junior" is beside herself because the new boss isn't buying her BS.
5) Danielle is going to be a mouse in "The Nutcracker." She was disappointed that she didn't get to be an angel or one of the doll dancers. But she is having a good time pretending to be a mousie, sneaking about and making squeaking noises. We still have her tail from Halloween before last and the teacher said she can bring it in for rehearsals, so that will be more fun for her.
6) Danielle has also decided that she wants to try out for modeling again. I told her that she could, but there will be hundreds of other kids there, so don't get too worked up and hopeful. At one point, John Michael Powers thought she was cute enough to offer her a major discount. Maybe she'll get lucky with this one (Aquarian) - at no cost!
6) To rub it in, the medals are legit and those idiots who wanted them taken away can go away themselves.
7) Congress got backbone for once and are trying to reverse the stupid OT rules that Bush snuck in while they were in recess. Unfortunately, they also voted themselves another raise. Gee, I would be happy if I just got my COLAs when mandated.
8) Davey turns 44 tomorrow, so it's "twin" day. I turn 45 Monday.
2) The engine fan, tires and brakes all went bad at once this week. So much for birthday money to play at the casinos next week.
3) Call me selfish, but please don't let another hurricane hit Florida until AFTER my trip to Miami! I am so looking forward to learning some new ways to be an advocate and I am also SO looking forward to walking on a beach without screaming for Danielle every two minutes. I know, she's my kid and I love her, but I need a break once and a while.
4) New GM is here and trying to make nice with me. I am civil, but drop the hints to him that I am not ever going to adore his short little self. Poor "GM Junior" is beside herself because the new boss isn't buying her BS.
5) Danielle is going to be a mouse in "The Nutcracker." She was disappointed that she didn't get to be an angel or one of the doll dancers. But she is having a good time pretending to be a mousie, sneaking about and making squeaking noises. We still have her tail from Halloween before last and the teacher said she can bring it in for rehearsals, so that will be more fun for her.
6) Danielle has also decided that she wants to try out for modeling again. I told her that she could, but there will be hundreds of other kids there, so don't get too worked up and hopeful. At one point, John Michael Powers thought she was cute enough to offer her a major discount. Maybe she'll get lucky with this one (Aquarian) - at no cost!
6) To rub it in, the medals are legit and those idiots who wanted them taken away can go away themselves.
7) Congress got backbone for once and are trying to reverse the stupid OT rules that Bush snuck in while they were in recess. Unfortunately, they also voted themselves another raise. Gee, I would be happy if I just got my COLAs when mandated.
8) Davey turns 44 tomorrow, so it's "twin" day. I turn 45 Monday.
Wednesday, September 01, 2004
An Observation
I had originally posted this on a forum that I frequent. The usually rabid right-wing fascist that likes to call me bad name refused to respond to it, so I guess it was too close to home for him:
In the attempt to give all the accessible candidates a fair hearing, I went to see Ralph Nader speak today (and yes, I took my daughter). It was a good forum and he actually took questions from the audience that weren't scripted. I know they were off-the-cuff because I was late and still got to ask something.
The point that this is leading up to is a question my daughter asked. Not knowing that Nader has Bell's Palsy, she asked why he didn't smile as much as Bush or Kerry. She assumed it was because he was very serious. This, along with a poll shown on Meet the Press this morning, got me thinking about appearance.
The poll asked two sets of people the same set of questions about the issues with one difference: however, one group was asked about which candidate looked more "friendly" and "presidential." The first group was more for Kerry based solely on issues, but the second was more for Bush because he looked more accessible.
The frightening prospect is that too many people will be making crucial decisions based on looks. It's all about the outer package as if how any man looks is more important than how he acts (ie: BMBF, the name-caller, and his "Lurch" comments). In this day and age, are we still teaching this to our kids? I was taught that judging strictly on looks is a bad thing for any person.
If you recall some history, rememember that there were two sets of numbers during the Kennedy-Nixon debates in 1960. Nixon had the flu and looked like sh*t (unshaven and slightly green) on Kinescope TV while Kennedy looked like he had just been laid. Those who saw the debates on TV thought Kennedy had won. However, those who only heard the debates on the radio gave the victory to Nixon. The upshot was that Kennedy went on to win, partially based on how good he looked vs. Nixon. That was also an issue that came up in 2000 with Bush vs. Gore (Bush was the cool frat boy and Gore was the class nerd).
I can't help but wonder how many people are voting pure appearance and really couldn't care less what the candidates are saying, as long as their hair is "right."
(Oh, yeah... As for Nader, he's the same candidate he was in 2000 and his platform/message is the same. His purpose for coming to Nevada is to challenge the way this state counts petition signatures for all ballot initiatives and candidacy qualifiying. Georgia ain't got nuthin' on the "new math" used in Reno!)
In the attempt to give all the accessible candidates a fair hearing, I went to see Ralph Nader speak today (and yes, I took my daughter). It was a good forum and he actually took questions from the audience that weren't scripted. I know they were off-the-cuff because I was late and still got to ask something.
The point that this is leading up to is a question my daughter asked. Not knowing that Nader has Bell's Palsy, she asked why he didn't smile as much as Bush or Kerry. She assumed it was because he was very serious. This, along with a poll shown on Meet the Press this morning, got me thinking about appearance.
The poll asked two sets of people the same set of questions about the issues with one difference: however, one group was asked about which candidate looked more "friendly" and "presidential." The first group was more for Kerry based solely on issues, but the second was more for Bush because he looked more accessible.
The frightening prospect is that too many people will be making crucial decisions based on looks. It's all about the outer package as if how any man looks is more important than how he acts (ie: BMBF, the name-caller, and his "Lurch" comments). In this day and age, are we still teaching this to our kids? I was taught that judging strictly on looks is a bad thing for any person.
If you recall some history, rememember that there were two sets of numbers during the Kennedy-Nixon debates in 1960. Nixon had the flu and looked like sh*t (unshaven and slightly green) on Kinescope TV while Kennedy looked like he had just been laid. Those who saw the debates on TV thought Kennedy had won. However, those who only heard the debates on the radio gave the victory to Nixon. The upshot was that Kennedy went on to win, partially based on how good he looked vs. Nixon. That was also an issue that came up in 2000 with Bush vs. Gore (Bush was the cool frat boy and Gore was the class nerd).
I can't help but wonder how many people are voting pure appearance and really couldn't care less what the candidates are saying, as long as their hair is "right."
(Oh, yeah... As for Nader, he's the same candidate he was in 2000 and his platform/message is the same. His purpose for coming to Nevada is to challenge the way this state counts petition signatures for all ballot initiatives and candidacy qualifiying. Georgia ain't got nuthin' on the "new math" used in Reno!)
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