100 degrees on the main floor

I have stopped feeling sorry for myself today. Why do you ask? Because I went upstairs and found out each level of building is 20 degree hotter than the one below. Since I am in the basement (yes I have windows) it is cooler. It is 82 degrees in the basement so can you imagine what it is like on the top floor? It is 100 degrees on the main floor. Most of the building is empty. Everyone has gone home and they refuse to work in the heat. I thank God I work in a country, which air conditioning is offered. I would not do well in the third world countries. I guess you get used to it but I like to snuggle with a quilt and when it is this hot all year round, I would miss the opportunity.

The maintenance man came in to my office just now. They think the unit will be up and running tomorrow, if not they are planning on Friday. Hurray! I told him I told the boss to stay away from me or that I would bite his head off if he acted up. (This is a normal occurrence for the boss.) The maintenance man laughed and laughed. I guess he knows this to be true of me!

Still Not Happy

I came in this morning and the temperature in my office is showing 80.2 degrees. It is 8:20 in the freaking morning!!!!!! I warned the owners wife not to call me today because she wouldn't be left with a head because I am about to chew someone's off! The owner said to me "The maintenance man came down this morning and stated the air conditioner would not be fixed until the end of the week or early next week." I then replied, "What reason did he give for this?" "I don't know the reason" was his reply. All I can say is HEADS ARE GOING TO ROLL when I get a hold of the owner of this building...And hopefully, there will not be to many people who get hurt along the way before I get his head chewed.






Now, for a more spiritual look at this....I am supposed to be more sympathic to those who don't have or can't afford air conditioning. I get the message...Now PLEASE give me cool air.

MAD!

I can't believe it! It is 84 degrees in my office!!!!!!!! The air conditioning units needed to be replaced for months! For MONTHS the owner of this building knew about this and yet, they waited until the very last minute to replace the damn things! When I get hot I become more bitchy than ever! On top of dealing with the heat, one of the girls in my office is out today and the other one left early (it was planned) so I am stuck here answering the damn phones! AAAHHHHAAAAHHHHHAAAAHHHHAAAHHHHAAAHHH Get the picture? IT SUCKS TO BE ME RIGHT NOW!

Is It Friday Yet?

I am so tired and I have so much to do right now. The phones have not stopped ringing. The phones are killing me! Total craziness is all around the office. It is the heat. Whenever the heat shoots up, our customers products break and so it starts a chain reaction. The only problem is, our air conditioner is broke here in the office so my heat is shooting up too. The maintenance man told me last week that a new unit was to be installed in the building sometime this week. The heat makes me tired so this too is a vicious circle. I am dying here. Does anyone care? I will let you go so that you will not have to continue to read my whining. Later.

Mrs. Byers I Need Your Assistance

My blog seems to be messed up when I preview it? Can you help me?

Pretty Good Sunday

I had a pretty good day, even though it was stinking hot! I didn't spend anytime outside today. I did check to see if we received a Sunday paper and when I went outside to check, I could feel my skin burning. It is a pitty I am dead fish white.

We went to Michaels and the checkout lady gave me 50% off! Whoot! I got a book with the discount and I adore the book. It is inspiring.

Monday will be more of the same. I plan on cleaning bathroom and doing some laundry so other than doing this, should be a nice day as well.

Laurie

This Is Laurie From Work. She Is A Beautiful Person Inside And Out. The Picture Does Not Do Her Justice!

I used my cell phone to send this. The biggest issue is...one must have their head tilted sideways in order to view the picture. Unless your neck has been ran over by a train, this may cause some discomfort. I will have to work on taking pictures differently. Please stay with me.

I am going to learn how to post using my cell phone!

New Bike For 5th Bday

Not a good quality as I took this with my cell phone.

Doggy Dictionary

LEASH:
A strap which attaches to your collar, enabling you to lead your person where you want him/her to go.

DOG BED: Any soft, clean surface, such as the white bedspread in the guest room or the newly upholstered couch in the living room.

DROOL: Is what you do when your persons have food and you don't. To do this properly you must sit as close as you can and look sad and let the drool fall to the floor, or better yet, on their laps.

SNIFF: A social custom to use when you greet other dogs. Place your nose as close as you can to the other dog s rear end and inhale deeply, repeat several times, or until your person makes you stop.

GARBAGE CAN: A container which your neighbors put out once a week to test your ingenuity. You must stand on your hind legs and try to push the lid off with your nose. If you do it right you are rewarded with margarine wrappers to shred, beef bones to consume and moldy crusts of bread.

BICYCLES: Two-wheeled exercise machines, invented for dogs to control body fat. To get maximum aerobic benefit, you must hide behind a bush and dash out, bark loudly and run alongside for a few yards; the person then swerves and falls into the bushes, and you prance away.

DEAFNESS: This is a malady which affects dogs when their person want them in and they want to stay out. Symptoms include staring blankly at the person, then running in the opposite direction, or lying down.

THUNDER: This is a signal that the world is coming to an end. Humans remain amazingly calm during thunderstorms, so it is necessary to warn them of the danger by trembling uncontrollably, panting, rolling your eyes wildly, and following at their heels.

WASTEBASKET: This is a dog toy filled with paper, envelopes, and old candy wrapper. When you get bored, turn over the basket and strew the papers all over the house until your person comes home.

SOFAS: Are to dogs like napkins are to people. After eating it is polite to run up and down the front of the sofa and wipe your whiskers clean.

BATH: This is a process by which the humans drench the floor, walls and themselves. You can help by shaking vigorously and frequently.

LEAN: Every good dog's response to the command "sit !", especially if your person is dressed for an evening out. Incredibly effective before black-tie events.

BUMP: The best way to get your human's attention when they are drinking a fresh cup of coffee or tea.

GOOSE BUMP: A maneuver to use as a last resort when the Regular Bump doesn't get the attention you require.....especially effective when combined with The Sniff. See above.

LOVE: Is a feeling of intense affection, given freely and without restriction. The best way you can show your love is to wag your tail. If you're lucky, a human will love you in return.

Funny

I am NOT a man hater...but this was passed on to me and I had to laugh and then share...Hope this puts a smile on your face.

1. Don't imagine you can change a man - unless he's in diapers.
2. What do you do if your boyfriend walks out? You shut the door.
3. If they put a man on the moon - they should be able to put them all up there.
4. Never let your man's mind wander - it's too little to be out alone.
5. Go for the younger man. You might as well, they never mature anyway.
6. Men are all the same - they just have different faces, so that you can tell them apart.
7. Definition of a bachelor: a man who has missed the opportunity to make some woman miserable.
8. Women don't make fools of men - most of them are the do-it-yourself types.
9. Best way to get a man to do something is to suggest he is too old for it.
10. Love is blind, but marriage is a real eye-opener.
11. If you want a committed man, look in a mental hospital.
12. The children of Israel wandered around the desert for 40 years. Even in Biblical times, men wouldn't ask for directions.
13. If he asks what sort of books you're interested in, tell him check books.
14. Remember a sense of humor does not mean that you tell him jokes, it means that you laugh at his.
15. Sadly, all men are created equal.

Home Remedies

Did you know that drinking two glasses of Gatorade can relieve headache pain almost immediately -- without the unpleasant side effects caused by traditional "pain relievers." (Side effects...is that why I have burning?)

Did you know that Colgate toothpaste makes an excellent salve for burns? (I will remember this the next time I put my head in the oven.)

Before you head to the drugstore for a high-priced inhaler filled with mysterious chemicals, try chewing on a couple of curiously strong Altoids peppermints. They'll clear up your stuffed nose. (It will help the smell from your gingivitis problem too.)

Achy muscles from a bout of the flu? Mix 1 Tablespoon of horseradish in 1 cup of olive oil. Let the mixture sit for 30 minutes, then apply it as a massage oil, for instant relief for aching muscles. (Which one of my friends will put this on my back?)

Sore throat? Just mix 1/4 cup of vinegar with 1/4 cup of honey and take 1 tablespoon six times a day. The vinegar kills the bacteria. (Also helps keep those vampires away.)

Cure urinary tract infections with Alka-Seltzer . Just dissolve two tablets in a glass of water and drink it at the onset of the symptoms. Alka-Seltzer begins eliminating urinary tract infections almost instantly -- even though the product was never been advertised for this use (Note: Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold Medicine is not the same..and contains aspirin, which can cause stomach bleeding if you have ulcers.)

Honey remedy for skin blemishes .. Cover the blemish with a dab of honey and place a Band-Aid over it. Honey kills the bacteria, keeps the skin sterile, and speeds healing. Works overnight. (Not to be used when camping outside.)

Listerine therapy for toenail fungus .. Get rid of unsightly toenail fungus by soaking your toes in Listerine mouthwash. The powerful antiseptic leaves your toenails looking healthy again. (Leaves your feet smelling fresh all day.)

Easy eyeglass protection... To prevent the screws in eyeglasses from loosening, apply a small drop of Maybelline Crystal Clear nail polish to the threads of the screws before tightening them. (Be sure to take the glass off prior to applying the nail polish. Don't use red unless your eye glasses are red.)

Coca-Cola cure for rust... Forget those expensive rust removers. Just saturate an abrasive sponge with Coca Cola and scrub the rust stain. The phosphoric acid in the coke is what gets the job done. (I thought coca-cola caused rust? Now which is it?)

Cleaning liquid that doubles as bug killer... If menacing bees, wasps, hornets, or yellow jackets get in your home and you can't find the insecticide, try a spray of Formula 409 . Insects drop to the ground instantly. (I say RUN FOR THE HILLS!)

Smart splinter remover ...just pour a drop of Elmer's Glue-All over the splinter, let dry, and peel the dried glue off the skin. The splinter sticks to the dried glue. (Do not use Crazy glue.)

Hunt's tomato paste boil cure ..cover the boil with Hunt's tomato paste as a compress The acids from the tomatoes soothe the pain and bring the boil to a head. (Good if you get lost and needs a quick bite.)

Balm for broken blisters. To disinfect a broken blister, dab on a few drops of Listerine .. a powerful antiseptic. (Ouch! That sounds more painful than the blister! Why not just poor salt water and be done with it!)

Heinz vinegar to heal bruises .. Soak a cotton ball in white vinegar and apply it to the bruise for 1 hour. The vinegar reduces the blueness and speeds up the healing process. (Keeps away the vampires too.)

Kills fleas instantly. Dawn dish washing liquid does the trick. Add a few drops to your dog's bath and shampoo the animal thoroughly. Rinse well to avoid skin irritations. Goodbye fleas. (Kills grease too.)

Rainy day cure for dog odor .. Next time your dog comes in from the rain, simply wipe down the animal with Bounce or any dryer sheet, instantly making your dog smell springtime fresh. (Are you kidding me?)

Eliminate ear mites... All it takes is a few drops of Wesson corn oil in your cat's ear. Massage it in, then clean with a cotton ball. Repeat daily for 3 days. The oil soothes the cat's skin, smothers the mites, and accelerates healing. (What if you are the one with the ear mites?)

Quaker Oats for fast pain relief ..It's not for breakfast anymore! Mix 2 cups of Quaker Oats and 1 cup of water in a bowl and warm in the microwave for 1 minute, cool slightly, and apply the mixture to your hands for soothing relief from arthritis pain. (How long are you supposed to leave it on....are you supposed to LEAVE it on?)

I (Idea Taken From Zookeepers Blog)

I AM: nervous about what my future holds
I WANT: to have a charmed life
I HATE: corporate America
I MISS: the way things used to be without having to deal with corporate America
I FEAR: not getting a decent paying job
I HEAR: negative thoughts in my head sometimes
I WONDER: what life would have been like if I were born in another state
I REGRET: not being adventurous
I AM NOT: going to ever have my desk organized
I DANCE: in my head every day
I SING: terrible but like to sing anyway
I CRY: almost every day now
I AM NOT ALWAYS: hard on myself like others seem to think
I MAKE WITH MY HANDS: paper cards
I WRITE: in my blog more than in my personal journal
I CONFUSE: the owner with jumping from sentence to sentence
I NEED: to slow down when I speak
I SHOULD: play more with my niece
I START: many things
I FINISH: not as many things as I start

Good job Mom!

I think my mom is amazing! For 30 years she worked in a factory supporting my brother and me. Day in and day out she worked at a job, which she didn’t enjoy and offered no chance of creativity. Now after retiring, my mother is getting her chance to be creative and to learn to do the things she has always wanted to. For example, she took three cake decorating class. Last night was her last class and this is the cake she decorated. I am so excited that my mother has both the courage to get out and try new things and the will to do what she has always wanted to do for so many years and couldn’t. Good job Mom! You should be proud of yourself!

29 More Working Days

What I know for sure is I have 29 more paid working days. I have been told this would probably be extended but for how long I am unsure. Although I know I will be taken care of I still continue to worry. In fact, the worry is now starting to manifest into illness. I have had sharp shooting pains in my right shoulder blade for a couple weeks and today, I have had major pains in my stomach along with the shoulder blade pain. The stomach pain is so bad at times I can not even walk! I was so embarrassed today as I had to go to CVS and I was walking doubled over and I had to grab a cart to hold on to. Why am I doing this to myself? I know I trust and I have faith so why is this happening?

I talked to the girls in my office today. One of them was stressed and emotional, which causes others to be stressed. I said, “We are all feeding off each other. We are all living in the future and missing what is happening in front of us.” I asked that we help each other and help each of us not to worry about our futures. This is how we are going to get through this difficult time. Everyone agreed and he spoke in great lengths about our feelings. Sometimes it is great being a girl. I wonder, if I were a man, would I have just went up and punched another male coworker to get my emotions out?

American Management Today - Idiots?

A magazine recently ran a "Dilbert Quotes" contest. They were looking for people to submit quotes from their real-life Dilbert-comic-strip-type managers. These were voted the top ten quotes from the managers we work for in corporate

"As of tomorrow, employees will only be able to access the building using individual security cards. Pictures will be taken next Wednesday, and employees will receive their cards in two weeks." (This was the winning quote from Fred Dales, Microsoft Corp. in Redmond WA)

"What I need is an exact list of specific unknown problems we might encounter." (Lykes Lines Shipping)

"E-mail is not to be used to pass on information or data. It should be used only for company business." (Accounting manager, Electric Boat Company)

"This project is so important we can't let things that are more important interfere with it." (Advertising/Marketing manager, United Parcel Service)

"Doing it right is no excuse for not meeting the schedule." (Plant Manager, Delco Corporation)

"No one will believe you solved this problem in one day! We've been working on it for months. Now go act busy for a few weeks and I'll let you know when it's time to tell them." (R&D supervisor, Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing/3M Corp.)

Quote from the Boss: "Teamwork is a lot of people doing what I say." (Marketing executive, Citrix Corporation)

My sister passed away and her funeral was scheduled for Monday. When I told my Boss, he said she died on purpose so that I would have to miss work on the busiest day of the year. He then asked if we could change her burial to Friday. He said, "That would be better for me." (Shipping executive, FTD Florists)

"We know that communication is a problem, but the company is not going to discuss it with the employees." (Switching supervisor, AT&T Long Lines Division)

YOU KNOW YOU ARE LIVING IN 2006 when...

1. You accidentally enter your password on the microwave.

2. You haven't played solitaire with real cards in years.

3. You have a list of 15 phone numbers to reach your family of 3.

4. You e-mail the person who works at the desk next to you.

5. Your reason for not staying in touch with friends and family is that they don't have e-mail addresses.

6. You pull up in your own driveway and use your cell phone to see if anyone is home to help you carry in the groceries.

7. Every commercial on television has a web site at the bottom of the screen.

8. Leaving the house without your cell phone, which you didn't have the first 20 or 30 (or 60) years of your life, is now a cause for panic and you turn around to go and get it.

10. You get up in the morning and go on line before getting your coffee.

Job Offer - Chicago

I received an offer from a company in Chicago. The owner of this company would like me to come up and spend a couple days, on the companies dime, to see if I would be interested. I am so confused.

Party At Lynn's House

Judy: This Thursday, Lynn is having a "girls nite out". I am not sure of the time, but you are invited. Rumor has it there will be several items from different independent representatives selling products as well as drinks and food. Want to go?

Nothing New

Nothing new to report. I had a pretty good weekend. I wish we were in the middle of the week instead of the beginning of the week. My future at my current place of employement will be told to me this week. I just believe I am staying where I am. I believe that and I have a strong vibe it is so. I realize the money will not be the same and everything will be different but there will bo so MUCH LESS STRESS. I just know all is going to work out for me. For now, I just wait. No matter what the outcome is, whenever I am employed, we have to celebrate by taking a trip to Archivers again. Those discount bins are calling my name. Is anyone game?

Payroll and/or Bookkeeper For Hire

I might have an offer to do payroll for a company one day a week. I am interested in doing this job but do not know how much to charge. I currently do payroll at my current job, but obviously this entails many other duties. Any suggestions as to what I should charge? The gentleman believes it would take 8 hours of work a week to complete.

I am also looking in picking up at least one more book keeping/payroll position. If anyone needs an experienced one, I am your girl! Let me know.

Nashville Poop Out

I was supposed to go to Nashville today with my friends, but I didn't sleep AT ALL last night. I was disappointed I didn't get to go, but I just couldn't get myself up and ready and out the door. I know I let my friends down but I was so out of it. Please forgive me friends. I am sorry. I just didn't have it in me today.

Crying Fit

Boy did I have a rough week. Every day I cried at least once. I would say, 3 times a day was about average. Friday ended in a crying, hysterical, emotional breakdown at work while I was meeting with the owner of my current company. It was so very embarrassing. I don't normally cry but over the last month, I have been so emotionally charged. Owner came over and gave me a hug after we spoke (well, argued and spoke in loud almost yelling voices). Both of lives are in turmoil and I apologized for my behavior. Me being hysterical doesn't help the situation. He understood and we are both going to get through this much better off. I have faith in the outcome I just want the outcome to be here now. Next week we will have answers about all our futures. I will keep you informed with the details.

I need a job. I need a job.

I need a job folks. I have been looking online and can't seem to find what sounds like a good fit. Please keep your eyes and ears open for me.

Endless Opportunities

Judy, I would love to be your personal eBay assistant, however I have to have a computer to work off of first. How much do you think this assistantship would pay? I trip to Dairy Queen or a shopping trip to Paris France? I did sell a pair of used shoes for more than I paid for them so I guess I have what it takes to sell used items. I would really prefer to do bookkeeping and payroll and hey let’s not stop there; I am also a good manager so maybe I could get another job in management. (I know McDonald’s and Taco Bell has growth potential for management.) When I take off my rose colored glasses and get out of bed it seems my options are limitless!

Judy - This one is for you!

DANGEROUS: What's for dinner?

SAFER: Can I help you with dinner?

SAFEST: Where would you like to go for dinner?

ULTRASAFE: Here, have some chocolate.



DANGEROUS: Are you wearing that?

SAFER: Gee, you look good in brown.

SAFEST: WOW! Look at you!

ULTRASAFE: Here, have some chocolate.



DANGEROUS: What are you so worked up about?

SAFER: What did I do wrong?

SAFEST: Here's fifty dollars.

ULTRASAFE: Here, have some chocolate.



DANGEROUS: Should you be eating that?

SAFER: You know, there are a lot of apples left.

SAFEST: Can I get you a glass of wine with that?

ULTRASAFE: Here, have some chocolate.



DANGEROUS: What did you do all day?

SAFER: I hope you didn't overdo it today.

SAFEST: I've always loved you in that robe!

ULTRASAFE: Here, have some chocolate.

Broken Again

My laptop has a problem with the power plug breaking off. It seems, looking at the interent, the Inspirion 5150 has this problem and it is an ongoing issue for all who use this series of Dell computer. I am without computer once again. I have ordered another part for repair and should have, cross fingers, sometime this week. GRRRR Right now, I am typing on the computer using the Myth TV box. Good thing my brother is a super genius.

Regarding work, Michael's last day was Friday. We had to go ahead and let him go because of our circumstances. It was a sad day for us. Michael cried at the end. Next is Chelsesa and she is going to go sometime at the end of the month. That only leaves full time staff and I am not entirely sure what our last day will be. I keep hoping something breaks for us. I just can not believe all the hours and sweat I have put into this position will be gone in a matter of a few weeks. I realize I will take my experience with me where ever I go but it is just so frustrating! I was just starting to see the rewards. The owner had spoken to me approx 30 days prior about getting a bonus off of what the company made. This was something he promised me years ago and never came because of 9/11. We were so in debit after this date and pulled ourselves out of the hole to finally make profit and now, it seems, I am going to have to start all over. I keep praying that God will take over and place me in a similar position some place else with an owner who both respects me and takes care of me financially. I do have faith something good will happen, I just wish it was in my time and not God's time.

Denial or Faith?

Something is definately happening in my work world. I can just feel it. Let me be the first to say, I don't think I am leaving my place of employment. I think something is going to work out for me there. I would be the only employee left in the entire company because the owner has to get another job to support him and his family but I think I will stay there and run the rest of the business. You see, our biggest contract got pulled. We still have about 12 other contracts. They are small contracts but the owner wants to try and keep these contracts and grow the business. Since he can't live off and support a family of 5 from these smaller contracts and I can, I am hoping I can continue to work. I don't know if this is where I am supposed to end up, but I have said all along that I didn't see myself leaving....denial? Maybe....Faith? YES!

Out of a job!

I haven't been able to say ANYTHING because of a contract but today, it was released into the media so.....I AM LOSING MY JOB! The owner of the company is going out of business because of CORPORATE AMERICA AT IT'S FINEST! I NEVER want to work for a big company EVER EVER again!

I have been up and down the last few days. I was told this during my vacation and the next 2 days were HELL. I was so depressed. Then I felt like everything was going to be okay. I thought everything will work out. I thought I would not lose my job that something else would come along and the owner and I would work together on something new but I guess this is not to be. I am now DEVASTATED again and depression has settled into my bones. I slept all weekend. I keep thinking everything is going to be okay. That I am still going to go in and sit at my desk and work but I am afraid I am in serious denial.

Please pray for me if it feels right.

Purple and yellow are my favorite.