A few months ago, the Human Rights Campaign said they'd oppose a version of the Employment Non-Discrimination Act that didn't include transpeople. A month ago, they said they would neither oppose nor support it, when they saw that they didn't have the ability to get the votes for include transpeople. And then, when the bill finally passed the House ( Read more... )

Remember, remember, the fifth of November
Gunpowder, treason, and plot, and Alli's birthday.
I see no reason why gunpowder treason or Alli's birthday
Ought ever be forgot.

I had an amazing birthday, going out with five dear friends and spending two hours just talking and laughing with people who I love more than anything. bladeofsilver, fantasygamer, C, J, and E are the ( Read more... )

I had an accidental date last night. With a boy. To whom I am not even a little attracted.

( In which our heroine is frustrated. )

Today was my second ten-hour day this week. I'm almost at my 40 and I still have another to go. Everyone from the guy sitting next to me to the customer liason to my supervisor to my dad is telling me to go home and spend less time at work, but I honestly feel like I can and should do more at work ( Read more... )

My life may just be complete in February. I mean, I'll finally be able to get Perfect Strangers on DVD, and I'm pretty sure after thatm there's nothing left to do in life.

-Allison exaggerates, but not much

After day two? I still love my job.

People respect me. It's accepted around the office that not only will I do well, but that I'm really damn smart. This kind of positive feelings are odd sensations, but I think I'll get used to it.

And I'm still looking forward to going to work tomorrow morning.

-Allison in the workforce

I got the job. I was even told that I asked for too little. I was instead handed a handsome benefits package and salary. I am going to be paid well enough that I will be able to save like I want to. Maybe better. Doing a job that I completely want to, and am qualified to do. So I'm eager to start. Which will happen Monday. 8 AM sharp.

I am a ( Read more... )

I've been doing nothing for days now. Weeks, even. I have been going out of my mind about this job. I was told on Monday that I was "written down as a hire," but that the boss' boss is out of town until next week so things will have to wait until then. Waiting and patience are not my strengths, and as a result I'm not doing too well. I am a grown ( Read more... )

( In which our heroine reflects on her oldest friend. )

( In which our heroine's marriage is explained )