Greetingszee_triscuitOctober 14 2004, 22:16:11 UTC
So you're Josh's new assistant...
Welcome to the insanity. We're the Hotel California around here, you check in but you never leave. :)
I don't know if it's allowed but I don't think Dad would mind signing something for you. You might get suck with the lecture about why it's called a "John Hancock" but don't say I didn't warn you.
Also key to controlling Josh Lyman? Never get him coffee and remind him you can schedule him for back to back budget meetings.
Re: GreetingsdhatuofjakeOctober 14 2004, 22:21:52 UTC
Um. The Zoey Bartlet?
Well, it's nice to meet you. I was hoping to talk to you at some point, as well as Ms. Moss -- controlling Josh seems to be a job much lightened by experience, and I wanted to pick your brains.
Do you mind if I ask -- how many WH staffers have these things?
It's CJ Cregg, we met briefly the other day. I saw that Zoey had a new friend and decided to find out who.
Before anyone says anything else you need to know that there are some groundrules when it comes to the livejournals of White House Staffers. Anything and everything said here is as far off the record as it gets. I find anything said here leaked and heads will roll. This stuff doesn't get repeated to friends, family, lovers-- and least of all the press.
1. There is no such thing as being over-caffinated in the White House. It's simply not possible. Give it a few weeks, you'll learn.
2. I don't think I did make a point of introducing myself to you, which is largely due to having been buried in work since I got back from California.
3. We work eighteen hour days. The taxpayers are paying for eight hours. And I think we're doing a pretty damn good job of making sure this government functions, thank you. Josh is jlyman. You can't get much more obvious. I'd be interested to know how long it takes him to notice you're
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Thanks for the heads-up -- the rules aren't unexpected, and I can assure you that I'll have no problem abiding by them. As for the rest:
1. I already am.
2. Actually, you and your assistant are the only ones not making moon-eyes at me. It's kind of refreshing. And now I'm regretting my phrasing on this post. How many people are going to read that?
3. Point taken, yes you do do a spectacular job (the amount of work which goes therewith I'm only just starting to discover) and no, not subtle at all. How long are you expecting it to take him to notice?
4. I'll ask Charlie. Thanks for the advice.
Actually, if I could be so bold, I think my mom would probably flip for your autograph too. She adores you; she was so excited to find out the President was using a female Press Secretary that she watched CSPAN for a week solid. If she comes to visit me, she'll probably want to meet you, too.
I just realized, I'll probably have my whole family out here demanding tours. Is that even allowed?
2. Me, Congressman Sam Seaborn, Carol (my assistant), Donna, Josh, Toby, Congresswoman Andrea Wyatt, Danny Concannon (who's just about the only reporter I'd trust anywhere near this stuff), Leo, Annie Bartlet, my niece Hogan, and I think I've seen Ginger hanging around here. In other words, yes, careful phrasing may be in order.
3. Thank you. And I really have no idea. I suspect he checks to see if he's got any fangirls reading him on a pretty regular basis though. He's... Josh is like that.
4. You're welcome.
And I'm suddenly incredibly flattered. Of course. Stop by my office whenever you've got a minute.
And it is allowed. The full this-is-the-Oval-Office tour can only be done after the President's gone up to the Residence for the night, usually after ten, but yeah, it's allowed.
Welcome, Jake. I'm Danny. As for the rules and regulations....
I find anything said here leaked and heads will roll. This stuff doesn't get repeated to friends, family, lovers-- and least of all the press.
What CJ means is that if anything gets leaked, *MY* head will roll. ;) Nature of the job, she'll come to me first. But if she comes to me, I'm coming after you. (kidding, just kidding).
Also, yes, I am brilliant. So far you're doing much better at appreciating this than my last assistants. (By the way, Zoey Bartlet wants to meet you? She's assisting Joey Lucas out. You should stop by and say hello. Only don't let Charlie know I got you in on this, he'd kill me.)
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Welcome to the insanity. We're the Hotel California around here, you check in but you never leave. :)
I don't know if it's allowed but I don't think Dad would mind signing something for you. You might get suck with the lecture about why it's called a "John Hancock" but don't say I didn't warn you.
Also key to controlling Josh Lyman? Never get him coffee and remind him you can schedule him for back to back budget meetings.
I love interest searches.
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Just one question, who are you?
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Well, it's nice to meet you. I was hoping to talk to you at some point, as well as Ms. Moss -- controlling Josh seems to be a job much lightened by experience, and I wanted to pick your brains.
Do you mind if I ask -- how many WH staffers have these things?
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Before anyone says anything else you need to know that there are some groundrules when it comes to the livejournals of White House Staffers. Anything and everything said here is as far off the record as it gets. I find anything said here leaked and heads will roll. This stuff doesn't get repeated to friends, family, lovers-- and least of all the press.
1. There is no such thing as being over-caffinated in the White House. It's simply not possible. Give it a few weeks, you'll learn.
2. I don't think I did make a point of introducing myself to you, which is largely due to having been buried in work since I got back from California.
3. We work eighteen hour days. The taxpayers are paying for eight hours. And I think we're doing a pretty damn good job of making sure this government functions, thank you. Josh is jlyman. You can't get much more obvious. I'd be interested to know how long it takes him to notice you're ( ... )
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Thanks for the heads-up -- the rules aren't unexpected, and I can assure you that I'll have no problem abiding by them. As for the rest:
1. I already am.
2. Actually, you and your assistant are the only ones not making moon-eyes at me. It's kind of refreshing. And now I'm regretting my phrasing on this post. How many people are going to read that?
3. Point taken, yes you do do a spectacular job (the amount of work which goes therewith I'm only just starting to discover) and no, not subtle at all. How long are you expecting it to take him to notice?
4. I'll ask Charlie. Thanks for the advice.
Actually, if I could be so bold, I think my mom would probably flip for your autograph too. She adores you; she was so excited to find out the President was using a female Press Secretary that she watched CSPAN for a week solid. If she comes to visit me, she'll probably want to meet you, too.
I just realized, I'll probably have my whole family out here demanding tours. Is that even allowed?
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1. Also? Never bring Josh coffee.
2. Me, Congressman Sam Seaborn, Carol (my assistant), Donna, Josh, Toby, Congresswoman Andrea Wyatt, Danny Concannon (who's just about the only reporter I'd trust anywhere near this stuff), Leo, Annie Bartlet, my niece Hogan, and I think I've seen Ginger hanging around here. In other words, yes, careful phrasing may be in order.
3. Thank you. And I really have no idea. I suspect he checks to see if he's got any fangirls reading him on a pretty regular basis though. He's... Josh is like that.
4. You're welcome.
And I'm suddenly incredibly flattered. Of course. Stop by my office whenever you've got a minute.
And it is allowed. The full this-is-the-Oval-Office tour can only be done after the President's gone up to the Residence for the night, usually after ten, but yeah, it's allowed.
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Why thank you. I appreciate the vote of confidence.
I am known for my discretion. Oooh.. the secrets I could tell. ;)
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I find anything said here leaked and heads will roll. This stuff doesn't get repeated to friends, family, lovers-- and least of all the press.
What CJ means is that if anything gets leaked, *MY* head will roll. ;) Nature of the job, she'll come to me first. But if she comes to me, I'm coming after you. (kidding, just kidding).
Welcome to the playground!
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Do we have a basketball court? That's more important than a playground, I would think.
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Also, yes, I am brilliant. So far you're doing much better at appreciating this than my last assistants. (By the way, Zoey Bartlet wants to meet you? She's assisting Joey Lucas out. You should stop by and say hello. Only don't let Charlie know I got you in on this, he'd kill me.)
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I'd stop by, except that I seem to be chasing this crazy man around the office all day, trying to keep him on schedule. Keeps me a bit busy, you see.
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You should pencil yourself in some time. Like when I'm at a meeting or something.
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