Go Figure...
When you were a kid and broke something around the house, did you ever, even one time blame it on your bother or sister or cousin or someone else? Well, I think that's normal for kids to try to cover up when they do something wrong. It's a survival skill. But when it's an adult that can't take responsibility, it drives me NUTS! Today, I was once again challenged by an adult that decided I was the root causal of his lack of responsibility.
YIKES!! I'm telling you, I just have to say, I can't stand people that LIE and by blaming others for their mistakes it's a BIG FAT LIE. Seems like the last couple of weeks I've had a barrage of challenges with a couple of my friends. Last Monday was the first, today was the second. I knew today I would get the blame, last Monday I was blindsided.
I can't stand when people don't take responsiblity for their own actions. The blame game, everyone lately seems to be good at it. F*ck 'em
Monday, March 07, 2005
Sunday, March 06, 2005
Beautiful Day
and I'm loving it!!
It's an incredible day in Southwest Ohio!! The sun is shining, it's nearly 60 degrees, breezy and BEAUTIFUL!! I've been outside enjoying the day, cleaning up my yard (my dog - poopy mess!) and just throwing stuff away. It's nice to be outside without a jacket on.
Went out last night with some of my old friends from the neighborhood. We had a blast! I haven't been out partying like that in years. I went to hear a friend's band and hung out with all of the old crew. We hung out last night and told old stories, got caught up on the kids, jobs, and all that. I really missed them.
After the band played everyone went to Joe's house. That was fun, we played darts, listened to music, talked some more. Nice time!
I'm making a list of things that I have to buy, I LOVE TO SHOP!! New silverware, dishes, coffee maker, kitchen table. I saw some great patio furniture at the second hand shop today. I want to see how much it is. That would be great on my deck. I want my back yard to be nice and cozy, more flowers, more gardens. I would love to put in a garden with furniture to lounge on in my back yard. I have enough room. I just need to visualize it and see how much it will cost to do it. Maybe Kim can help me, she's really good with landscaping. I'm also going to buy a composter.
So, I guess I've got some projects in front of me. I can probably ask Guitarman and his buds for help if I need it. I just have to be careful with that friendship. It could easily be more than I want.
And I have reconsidered the whole dating thing. I just don't want to date anyone right now. It's just not worth it, I invest so much and always get hurt in the end. I'm not ready, not interested and not going to do it. So, for now, I am just going to take care of myself. I'm going to walk everyday, follow my weight watchers diet and spend some time doing the things I like. Hang out with my friends, do dinners, go to movies, just relax and talk. Sounds like a great life to me!
It's an incredible day in Southwest Ohio!! The sun is shining, it's nearly 60 degrees, breezy and BEAUTIFUL!! I've been outside enjoying the day, cleaning up my yard (my dog - poopy mess!) and just throwing stuff away. It's nice to be outside without a jacket on.
Went out last night with some of my old friends from the neighborhood. We had a blast! I haven't been out partying like that in years. I went to hear a friend's band and hung out with all of the old crew. We hung out last night and told old stories, got caught up on the kids, jobs, and all that. I really missed them.
After the band played everyone went to Joe's house. That was fun, we played darts, listened to music, talked some more. Nice time!
I'm making a list of things that I have to buy, I LOVE TO SHOP!! New silverware, dishes, coffee maker, kitchen table. I saw some great patio furniture at the second hand shop today. I want to see how much it is. That would be great on my deck. I want my back yard to be nice and cozy, more flowers, more gardens. I would love to put in a garden with furniture to lounge on in my back yard. I have enough room. I just need to visualize it and see how much it will cost to do it. Maybe Kim can help me, she's really good with landscaping. I'm also going to buy a composter.
So, I guess I've got some projects in front of me. I can probably ask Guitarman and his buds for help if I need it. I just have to be careful with that friendship. It could easily be more than I want.
And I have reconsidered the whole dating thing. I just don't want to date anyone right now. It's just not worth it, I invest so much and always get hurt in the end. I'm not ready, not interested and not going to do it. So, for now, I am just going to take care of myself. I'm going to walk everyday, follow my weight watchers diet and spend some time doing the things I like. Hang out with my friends, do dinners, go to movies, just relax and talk. Sounds like a great life to me!
Thursday, March 03, 2005
Anyone know anyone?
definitely looking for a good recommendation
Today was the last straw, the clincher. It was Rainman's day off and it was a beautiful day - sun shining all over the place. It was a perfect winter day!! And Rainman could have come over and moved some more of this stuff. But instead, I didn't hear from him all day long. I don't want to do anything radical, but I will if need be. I am perfectly capable of moving all of his stuff outside, and stopping by his job to let him know it's all out in the driveway. I know, that's really shitty, so I'm not going to, but it makes me feel like it because he has no respect for me or my family by dragging his heels.
My son would like to paint the basement and fix it up while he's on spring break. Then he's going to move downstairs, which is sweet for me, because that opens his room up to become my new office :) So, we all have alot of work to do to get the house ready and the first step is getting the rest of Rainman's stuff out. I mean, I was nice enough to let him store his stuff here. Now he should be nice enough to get it out when I ask.
So, I will take a deep breath............try to track him down over the weekend............tell him to get over here Monday to get his stuff.
So, like my question is, does anyone know anyone career-minded, successful, moral, ethical, has integrity and likes to have a good time. He has to know how to treat a woman and I would prefer someone with a heart for God. He has to have a good sense of humor, like sports, movies, and teenagers. He has to be outgoing, have his own friends, have a fashion sense and like fine dining and wine tasting. He should like to go to art openings, symphony and social events in the city. Travel is very important, especially international travel. He should have his own opinions, confidence in who he is. PLUS HE SHOULD HAVE A NICE CAR :)
Ok, it sounds pretty bizarre and believe me this is not the definitive list and it's not in any special order of importance. I just want to meet someone that wants the same things out of life that I want. I have always settled and I don't want to settle anymore.
comments please :)
Today was the last straw, the clincher. It was Rainman's day off and it was a beautiful day - sun shining all over the place. It was a perfect winter day!! And Rainman could have come over and moved some more of this stuff. But instead, I didn't hear from him all day long. I don't want to do anything radical, but I will if need be. I am perfectly capable of moving all of his stuff outside, and stopping by his job to let him know it's all out in the driveway. I know, that's really shitty, so I'm not going to, but it makes me feel like it because he has no respect for me or my family by dragging his heels.
My son would like to paint the basement and fix it up while he's on spring break. Then he's going to move downstairs, which is sweet for me, because that opens his room up to become my new office :) So, we all have alot of work to do to get the house ready and the first step is getting the rest of Rainman's stuff out. I mean, I was nice enough to let him store his stuff here. Now he should be nice enough to get it out when I ask.
So, I will take a deep breath............try to track him down over the weekend............tell him to get over here Monday to get his stuff.
So, like my question is, does anyone know anyone career-minded, successful, moral, ethical, has integrity and likes to have a good time. He has to know how to treat a woman and I would prefer someone with a heart for God. He has to have a good sense of humor, like sports, movies, and teenagers. He has to be outgoing, have his own friends, have a fashion sense and like fine dining and wine tasting. He should like to go to art openings, symphony and social events in the city. Travel is very important, especially international travel. He should have his own opinions, confidence in who he is. PLUS HE SHOULD HAVE A NICE CAR :)
Ok, it sounds pretty bizarre and believe me this is not the definitive list and it's not in any special order of importance. I just want to meet someone that wants the same things out of life that I want. I have always settled and I don't want to settle anymore.
comments please :)
Wednesday, March 02, 2005
Yahoo! Netrospective: 10 years, 100 moments of the Web
Yahoo! Netrospective: 10 years, 100 moments of the Web
This is a great 10 years in review. I love the presentation, a good use of flash! Hats Off to Yahoo! for 10 Successful years and a great way to remind us of the headlines over time.
Some of my personal favorites include:
DotComGuy, remember him? that was 5 years ago!
what about the Naked News?
the launch of eBay and Napster, Atom Films, Online Dating and Blair Witch project! There's some great reminders here of where the Internet has been and where it's going. And I'm proud to have been building, managing amd webmistressing websites for a decade!!
This is a great 10 years in review. I love the presentation, a good use of flash! Hats Off to Yahoo! for 10 Successful years and a great way to remind us of the headlines over time.
Some of my personal favorites include:
DotComGuy, remember him? that was 5 years ago!
what about the Naked News?
the launch of eBay and Napster, Atom Films, Online Dating and Blair Witch project! There's some great reminders here of where the Internet has been and where it's going. And I'm proud to have been building, managing amd webmistressing websites for a decade!!
he's just not that into you
WHOA! The book is....welll....it's....
an eyeopener, brutally honest, easy to read and get through and should be the defacto guide for relationships!! Wow!
I've only started reading it tonight and took a break to write. I realized reading this that I've definitely dated this guy, I was going to possibly marry him at one point and yes, I came up with all the excuses for him to explain why he was too busy to call, to come over, to go out, to have sex, to spend time with me. What the hell!!??!!
The point is simple, if he's not into you, don't waste your time and energy. Free yourself up to meet the guy that is TOTALLY into you. And it sounds like he might be out there................where? now that's the question. wish he'd call me :)
an eyeopener, brutally honest, easy to read and get through and should be the defacto guide for relationships!! Wow!
I've only started reading it tonight and took a break to write. I realized reading this that I've definitely dated this guy, I was going to possibly marry him at one point and yes, I came up with all the excuses for him to explain why he was too busy to call, to come over, to go out, to have sex, to spend time with me. What the hell!!??!!
The point is simple, if he's not into you, don't waste your time and energy. Free yourself up to meet the guy that is TOTALLY into you. And it sounds like he might be out there................where? now that's the question. wish he'd call me :)
Tuesday, March 01, 2005
more thoughts on Friends and Integrity
thanks for your feedback
Well, I did get some feedback on my opinions about Integrity. All I will say, is that you are right: "People make mistakes, even those with integrity -- but you can measure a true friend by his/her capacity to say, "I'm sorry"....and their commitment to make things right." -- Anonymous
Thanks for the reminder and removing the emotion from the transgression. She is one of my closest friends and I love her so much. AND I HATED BEING PUT INTO THE MIDDLE and then literally hung when I was forced to intervene.
IT TOTALLY F**KING SUCKED!!!! AAAAAAAAAAGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHH!!!
And for those that really know me, a simple I'm sorry from both of us will resolve this. I'm a very loving and forgiving person. I don't hold a grudge, don't believe in it. I've seen too many people grow old and bitter because of holding a grudge.
So, if you are reading this, I would like this to be resolved. You can't act like I don't exist because I do and we have been such GREAT friends.
Well, I did get some feedback on my opinions about Integrity. All I will say, is that you are right: "People make mistakes, even those with integrity -- but you can measure a true friend by his/her capacity to say, "I'm sorry"....and their commitment to make things right." -- Anonymous
Thanks for the reminder and removing the emotion from the transgression. She is one of my closest friends and I love her so much. AND I HATED BEING PUT INTO THE MIDDLE and then literally hung when I was forced to intervene.
IT TOTALLY F**KING SUCKED!!!! AAAAAAAAAAGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHH!!!
And for those that really know me, a simple I'm sorry from both of us will resolve this. I'm a very loving and forgiving person. I don't hold a grudge, don't believe in it. I've seen too many people grow old and bitter because of holding a grudge.
So, if you are reading this, I would like this to be resolved. You can't act like I don't exist because I do and we have been such GREAT friends.
Back At Work
and it's a bit strange
Today, I came back to work. It's not too bad. First of all, my phone is not ringing in my office, it's going straight to voice mail, thus pretty quiet. Had a full day of reviewing February revenue, so that is always fun, especially when I find errors and we get to invoice more :) Had 200+ emails to read, but couldn't do them because of the revenue review, so tomorrow, I'll tackle those. My projects were fine while I was out, so at least I know that much!
The extraordinary good things included a vase of fresh cut flowers from Randy, that was soooooooooooo nice, they are beautiful and I know if I take them home, they'll freeze, so I'll leave them here. They make me smile everytime I see them, and God knows, I could use some smiles; my VP personally asked how I was doing and that meant alot to me, he was wondering if I had heard anything on the test results yet, and to let him know on March 16 what I find out; my clients had left voice mails wishing me well and my colleagues sent me emails and messages asking how I was doing.
I FEEL LOVED ;)
Thanks to everyone that inquired about my health. It sort of makes the other crap that happened yesterday a little easier to swallow.
Today, I came back to work. It's not too bad. First of all, my phone is not ringing in my office, it's going straight to voice mail, thus pretty quiet. Had a full day of reviewing February revenue, so that is always fun, especially when I find errors and we get to invoice more :) Had 200+ emails to read, but couldn't do them because of the revenue review, so tomorrow, I'll tackle those. My projects were fine while I was out, so at least I know that much!
The extraordinary good things included a vase of fresh cut flowers from Randy, that was soooooooooooo nice, they are beautiful and I know if I take them home, they'll freeze, so I'll leave them here. They make me smile everytime I see them, and God knows, I could use some smiles; my VP personally asked how I was doing and that meant alot to me, he was wondering if I had heard anything on the test results yet, and to let him know on March 16 what I find out; my clients had left voice mails wishing me well and my colleagues sent me emails and messages asking how I was doing.
I FEEL LOVED ;)
Thanks to everyone that inquired about my health. It sort of makes the other crap that happened yesterday a little easier to swallow.
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