All too rarely, airline attendants make an effort to make the in flight "safety lecture" and announcements a bit more entertaining. Here are some real examples that have been heard or reported ( Read more... )

The new job starts in a few days. In some ways I'm looking forward to it, but I know I'll miss the old one. This also means I'll have to perfect my coffee-brewing skills, as coffee is expected in that unit ( Read more... )

Damn it's cold outside.

In other news, I'm starting a new job at work. I go from dealing with the public to dealing with the worst of the worst inmates. Somehow, I think it's going to be an improvement.

Later.

The holidays are over, the birthday looms on the horizon and all I want to do is be...anonymous ( Read more... )

Do You Folks Like Coffee ( Read more... )

Merry Christmas everyone.

I got a package in the mail yesterday that shook me up a little bit. I had spoken with Carrie via email not long ago about something she had wanted to get to me and to my folks. I had thought I could find the time to go by her place and pick the mystery items up, but things have been just too busy lately. She wasn't happy about that, but mailed ( Read more... )

I'm about ready to tear my hair out in frustration. A situation I thought was resolved (painfully, but resolved nonetheless) has come back to haunt me once again. I know I should feel more empathy, but all I feel right now is guilt. I've been assured it isn't my fault, and I'm doing my best to believe it ( Read more... )

The good: Due to some extra staff being present at work last night, I got to go home early. In my excitement over such a thing, I ended up going a little faster than I should have. Fortunately the friendly man with the flashing lights on top of his car advised me that it'd be in my best interests to heed the speed limit. No paperwork was issued ( Read more... )

( my xmas stocking )