Shut Up & Sing
If you have an opportunity, give this movie a chance. I enjoyed it and it's a good reminder that they are human, they err, and they have a right to their opinions too.
Not Ready to Make Nice
Dixie Chicks (c)2006
Forgive, sounds good.
Forget, I'm not sure I could.
They say time heals everything,
But I'm still waiting
I'm through, with doubt,
There's nothing left for me to figure out,
I've paid a price, and i'll keep paying
I'm not ready to make nice,
I'm not ready to back down,
I'm still mad as hell
And I don't have time
To go round and round and round
It's too late to make it right
I probably wouldn't if I could
Cause I'm mad as hell
Can't bring myself to do what it is
You think I should
I know you said
Why can't you just get over it,
It turned my whole world around
and I kind of like it
I made my bed, and I sleep like a baby,
With no regrets and I don't mind saying,
It's a sad sad story
That a mother will teach her daughter
that she ought to hate a perfect stranger.
And how in the world
Can the words that I said
Send somebody so over the edge
That they'd write me a letter
Saying that I better shut up and sing
Or my life will be over
I'm not ready to make nice,
I'm not ready to back down,
I'm still mad as hell
And I don't have time
To go round and round and round
It's too late to make it right
I probably wouldn't if I could
Cause I'm mad as hell
Can't bring myself to do what it is
You think I should
I'm not ready to make nice,
I'm not ready to back down,
I'm still mad as hell
And I don't have time
To go round and round and round
It's too late to make it right
I probably wouldn't if I could
Cause I'm mad as hell
Can't bring myself to do what it is
You think I should
Forgive, sounds good.
Forget, I'm not sure I could.
They say time heals everything,
But I'm still waiting
Thursday, December 28, 2006
Sunday, December 24, 2006
Things & Stuff
I haven't posted anything for a while so I thought I should probably do something about that.
School is done - hooray! It's been a nice break. I'm very much enjoying the free time. But...it's back to looking to the future. I've been thinking about a Master's and the new job pays for tuition starting in April, 100% if I get As. If I start in the summer then I could span 2 calendar years and potentially get most of the Master's paid for - provided I have the funding up front. I sent a request to the local university for info about Administrative Studies, Public Administration, and Accountancy. I doubt I really want the accountancy, but hey it's worth looking into. I anticipate one of the first two winning.
It's Christmas again, and that means money is tight - again. I hate it. I wish I had money to pay bills and buy gifts that perfectly fit the person, not gifts that mostly fit the person and perfectly fit the budget.
Anyway, it's time to go get ready for Christmas - buffet to be set up, pictures to take, etc. Tata!
Work is going well. I like the different tasks I am doing now rather than the one boring task all day. Now they may all be boring tasks, but they aren't that bad when you don't have to do any one of them for 40 hours a week. I'm very happy for the 3 day weekends, though :D
School is done - hooray! It's been a nice break. I'm very much enjoying the free time. But...it's back to looking to the future. I've been thinking about a Master's and the new job pays for tuition starting in April, 100% if I get As. If I start in the summer then I could span 2 calendar years and potentially get most of the Master's paid for - provided I have the funding up front. I sent a request to the local university for info about Administrative Studies, Public Administration, and Accountancy. I doubt I really want the accountancy, but hey it's worth looking into. I anticipate one of the first two winning.
It's Christmas again, and that means money is tight - again. I hate it. I wish I had money to pay bills and buy gifts that perfectly fit the person, not gifts that mostly fit the person and perfectly fit the budget.
Anyway, it's time to go get ready for Christmas - buffet to be set up, pictures to take, etc. Tata!
Work is going well. I like the different tasks I am doing now rather than the one boring task all day. Now they may all be boring tasks, but they aren't that bad when you don't have to do any one of them for 40 hours a week. I'm very happy for the 3 day weekends, though :D
Friday, December 22, 2006
Enhanced Shopping Experience
The new supermarket, near our house has an automatic water mister to keep
the produce fresh. Just before it goes on, you hear the sound of
distant thunder and the smell of fresh rain.
When you approach the milk cases, you hear cows mooing and smell the scent
of fresh hay.
When you approach the egg case, you hear hens cluck and cackle and the air
is filled with the pleasing aroma of bacon and eggs frying.
The veggie department features the sound of a gentle breeze and the smell of
fresh buttered corn.
I don't buy toilet paper there any more.
Saturday, December 09, 2006
Wednesday, November 01, 2006
Monday, October 30, 2006
If Outlook would work.......
I would be able to post my last couple of tiny things for my last week of my last class! Still a big project for the team, but I am personally done except for the summary, which I can't really do until Sunday.
7 more days!
7 more days!
Sunday, October 29, 2006
LITTLE JOHNNY ON ENGLISH
Little JOHNNY goes to school, and the teacher says, "Today we are going
to learn multi-syllable words, class . Does anybody have an example of a
multi-syllable word?"
JOHNNY says "Mas-tur-bate."
Miss Rogers smiles and says, "Wow, little JOHNNY, that's a mouthful."
Little JOHNNY says, "No, Miss Rogers, you're thinking of a blow job."
to learn multi-syllable words, class . Does anybody have an example of a
multi-syllable word?"
JOHNNY says "Mas-tur-bate."
Miss Rogers smiles and says, "Wow, little JOHNNY, that's a mouthful."
Little JOHNNY says, "No, Miss Rogers, you're thinking of a blow job."
Nice story
Many years ago, when I worked as a volunteer at a
hospital, I got to know a little girl named Liz who
was suffering from a rare & serious disease. Her only
chance of recovery appeared to be a blood
transfusion from her 5-year old brother, who had
miraculously survived the same disease and had
developed the antibodies needed to combat the
illness.. The doctor explained the situation to her
little brother, and asked the little boy if he would
be willing to give his blood to his sister.
I saw him hesitate for only a moment before taking a
deep breath and saying, "Yes I'll do it if it will
save her." As the transfusion progressed, he lay in
bed next to his sister and smiled, as we all did,
seeing the color returning to her cheek. Then his
face grew pale and his smile faded.
He looked up at t he doctor and asked with a
trembling voice, "Will I start to die right away".
Being young, the little boy had misunderstood the
doctor; he thought he was going to have to give his
sister all of his blood in order to save her.
hospital, I got to know a little girl named Liz who
was suffering from a rare & serious disease. Her only
chance of recovery appeared to be a blood
transfusion from her 5-year old brother, who had
miraculously survived the same disease and had
developed the antibodies needed to combat the
illness.. The doctor explained the situation to her
little brother, and asked the little boy if he would
be willing to give his blood to his sister.
I saw him hesitate for only a moment before taking a
deep breath and saying, "Yes I'll do it if it will
save her." As the transfusion progressed, he lay in
bed next to his sister and smiled, as we all did,
seeing the color returning to her cheek. Then his
face grew pale and his smile faded.
He looked up at t he doctor and asked with a
trembling voice, "Will I start to die right away".
Being young, the little boy had misunderstood the
doctor; he thought he was going to have to give his
sister all of his blood in order to save her.
Book report
Students were assigned to read 2 books, "Titanic", & "My Life" by Bill Clinton. One smart ass student turned in the following book report, with the proposition that they were nearly identical stories! His cool professor gave him an A+ for this report:
Titanic... $29.99
Clinton... $29.99
Titanic... Over 3 hours to read
Clinton... Over 3 hours to read
Titanic... The story of Jack and Rose, their forbidden love and subsequent catastrophe
Clinton... The story of Bill and Monica, their forbidden love, and subsequent catastrophe
Titanic... Jack is a starving artist
Clinton... Bill is a bullshit artist.
Titanic... In one scene, Jack enjoys a good cigar.
Clinton... Ditto for Bill.
Titanic... During ordeal, Rose's dress gets ruined.
Clinton... Ditto for Monica.
Titanic... Jack teaches Rose to spit.
Clinton... Let's not go there.
Titanic... Rose gets to keep her jewelry.
Clinton... Monica's forced to return her gifts.
Titanic... Rose remembers Jack for the rest of her life.
Clinton... Clinton doesn't remember Jack.
Titanic . Rose goes down on a vessel full of seamen.
Clinton... Monica...ooh, let's not go there, either.
Titanic... Jack surrenders to an icy death.
Clinton... Bill goes home to Hilary...basically the same.
Titanic... $29.99
Clinton... $29.99
Titanic... Over 3 hours to read
Clinton... Over 3 hours to read
Titanic... The story of Jack and Rose, their forbidden love and subsequent catastrophe
Clinton... The story of Bill and Monica, their forbidden love, and subsequent catastrophe
Titanic... Jack is a starving artist
Clinton... Bill is a bullshit artist.
Titanic... In one scene, Jack enjoys a good cigar.
Clinton... Ditto for Bill.
Titanic... During ordeal, Rose's dress gets ruined.
Clinton... Ditto for Monica.
Titanic... Jack teaches Rose to spit.
Clinton... Let's not go there.
Titanic... Rose gets to keep her jewelry.
Clinton... Monica's forced to return her gifts.
Titanic... Rose remembers Jack for the rest of her life.
Clinton... Clinton doesn't remember Jack.
Titanic . Rose goes down on a vessel full of seamen.
Clinton... Monica...ooh, let's not go there, either.
Titanic... Jack surrenders to an icy death.
Clinton... Bill goes home to Hilary...basically the same.
Saturday, October 28, 2006
Last individual assignment!
8 more days of class! And I am writing my VERY LAST bachelor's degree paper! I still have team stuff to work on but this is it! THE END IS NEAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!HEHEHEHEHEHEHEHEHEHEHEHEHEHEHEHEHEHEHEHEHEHEHEHEHEHEHEHEHE
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Thursday, October 26, 2006
TEN MORE DAYS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
School is going well...only 10 more days! I am so stoked :D
Work is going well. So far we've been really busy - or maybe it's just me because I am new. In any case, I hope it stays that way. I like being really busy because the day goes faster. :) Oh yeah...I recently got a new job. I am working for the city out at the airport in the finance department. Yes, the airport is owned by the city. When you think about it that makes sense. It's a complex business with lots of vendors, etc. so who did you think ran it? Honestly I never thought about it before. *shrug* Anyway, I've learned to process purchase orders, "receive" invoices, pay invoices, enter cash and checks, data enter fuel usage, handle petty cash...I think there is more but I can't think of it right now.
One thing that I am not used to is a staff meeting every Monday where the managers present talk about real business. In my last job the managers had a meeting on Monday, but we peons weren't part of that. Since I still feel like a peon, it's weird to me to have a meeting with everyone including the Director of Aviation. And I had to go to a bored meeting to be approved as the petty cash custodian. So far I really like it and I'm starting to feel like I am NOT a peon. It's pretty nice, actually.
Well, it's late and I don't have time to write anything else.
Except maybe TEN MORE DAYS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Work is going well. So far we've been really busy - or maybe it's just me because I am new. In any case, I hope it stays that way. I like being really busy because the day goes faster. :) Oh yeah...I recently got a new job. I am working for the city out at the airport in the finance department. Yes, the airport is owned by the city. When you think about it that makes sense. It's a complex business with lots of vendors, etc. so who did you think ran it? Honestly I never thought about it before. *shrug* Anyway, I've learned to process purchase orders, "receive" invoices, pay invoices, enter cash and checks, data enter fuel usage, handle petty cash...I think there is more but I can't think of it right now.
One thing that I am not used to is a staff meeting every Monday where the managers present talk about real business. In my last job the managers had a meeting on Monday, but we peons weren't part of that. Since I still feel like a peon, it's weird to me to have a meeting with everyone including the Director of Aviation. And I had to go to a bored meeting to be approved as the petty cash custodian. So far I really like it and I'm starting to feel like I am NOT a peon. It's pretty nice, actually.
Well, it's late and I don't have time to write anything else.
Except maybe TEN MORE DAYS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sunday, October 15, 2006
Wedding and babies (not my own)
Long time no update.
Well, I’m married now. To address some questions that I keep getting asked:
“How was the wedding?” It was really nice. Some small things went wrong but overall I think it went well. Hopefully the guests feel the same.
“Do you feel different?” No, it’s not different except that my last name is all weird and not the same. It’s going to take some getting used to, that’s for sure.
“When are you having kids?” I’ll address this after I talk about babysitting.
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My brother and sister-in-law have been out of town since Thursday and I’ve been taking care of my niece, Sam. It’s been fun, but really different. I started out wondering how I was going to keep a 2 year old entertained. As it turns out, they’re pretty easy to keep busy.
Still, though, there are a lot of hours in her waking day so I spent the first day wondering how to fill them and today wondering how to get her to bed on time. I’d say I’ve progressed. :) There were a couple times I was feeling a little lost, but overall it was a pretty good day.
On to the “when are you having kids” question, though. I have very much enjoyed my time with Sam, but I am also glad that I can give her back. I don’t think I could keep this up for 18 years. :) Kids are a lot of work and I don’t think I’m quite ready. Granted, I spent a lot more time with her than I could normally spend with my own kids on a daily basis because I didn’t do anything but play. Normally there would be house cleaning or laundry or something that didn’t involve reading Beauty and the Beast for the 15th time. But there is still that huge demand on time, and I don’t know if I’m ready for that yet. I’m just getting out of school and there’s still some stuff I want to do with my husband – like travel if we ever have money – that will be difficult or impossible to do with children.
I guess it works out in the end though – we don’t have money or space for a kid yet.
Much love to Samantha, and ta-ta to baby fever -- for now.
Well, I’m married now. To address some questions that I keep getting asked:
“How was the wedding?” It was really nice. Some small things went wrong but overall I think it went well. Hopefully the guests feel the same.
“Do you feel different?” No, it’s not different except that my last name is all weird and not the same. It’s going to take some getting used to, that’s for sure.
“When are you having kids?” I’ll address this after I talk about babysitting.
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My brother and sister-in-law have been out of town since Thursday and I’ve been taking care of my niece, Sam. It’s been fun, but really different. I started out wondering how I was going to keep a 2 year old entertained. As it turns out, they’re pretty easy to keep busy.
Still, though, there are a lot of hours in her waking day so I spent the first day wondering how to fill them and today wondering how to get her to bed on time. I’d say I’ve progressed. :) There were a couple times I was feeling a little lost, but overall it was a pretty good day.
On to the “when are you having kids” question, though. I have very much enjoyed my time with Sam, but I am also glad that I can give her back. I don’t think I could keep this up for 18 years. :) Kids are a lot of work and I don’t think I’m quite ready. Granted, I spent a lot more time with her than I could normally spend with my own kids on a daily basis because I didn’t do anything but play. Normally there would be house cleaning or laundry or something that didn’t involve reading Beauty and the Beast for the 15th time. But there is still that huge demand on time, and I don’t know if I’m ready for that yet. I’m just getting out of school and there’s still some stuff I want to do with my husband – like travel if we ever have money – that will be difficult or impossible to do with children.
I guess it works out in the end though – we don’t have money or space for a kid yet.
Much love to Samantha, and ta-ta to baby fever -- for now.
Saturday, September 09, 2006
"At least he died doing what he loved"
While that phrase (see title) sounds pretty good, it has really annoyed me since someone made me think about it. If someone is doing something they love, especially as a professional, they shouldn't die while doing it. To die that way means they screwed up and did something stupid. I'd rather not be remembered for that!
The reason this comes up is because I've heard/read/seen several comments that people had expected Steve Irwin, the Crocodile Hunter, to die by a croc. First, let me say that I am greatly saddened that he's gone and I feel for his poor family who had to lose him so young. From everything I viewed and read, what you saw on TV was what you got in life. What I saw was an intelligent, passionate, and good-hearted man who was fighting to make people care enough to protect the environment. I hope his message has been heard by enough people, and those who are willing to carry on the cause.
Now, back to his dying by a croc. I find that an insult! Everything that I saw about him says that he read and understood animals, especially crocs, better than humans. I really doubt that he would have died by a croc because it would have meant that he did something stupid. I think he was safer on land, and with all the variables and unpredictability of the ocean I am not terribly surpised now that it's mostly sunk in that he's gone.
I hope his family can find peace and the strength to carry on his cause. :'(
The reason this comes up is because I've heard/read/seen several comments that people had expected Steve Irwin, the Crocodile Hunter, to die by a croc. First, let me say that I am greatly saddened that he's gone and I feel for his poor family who had to lose him so young. From everything I viewed and read, what you saw on TV was what you got in life. What I saw was an intelligent, passionate, and good-hearted man who was fighting to make people care enough to protect the environment. I hope his message has been heard by enough people, and those who are willing to carry on the cause.
Now, back to his dying by a croc. I find that an insult! Everything that I saw about him says that he read and understood animals, especially crocs, better than humans. I really doubt that he would have died by a croc because it would have meant that he did something stupid. I think he was safer on land, and with all the variables and unpredictability of the ocean I am not terribly surpised now that it's mostly sunk in that he's gone.
I hope his family can find peace and the strength to carry on his cause. :'(
Updates
I was just thinking the other day that I haven't been updating this as I had originally intended. My plans for this blog were to post what's going on so that people who don't talk to me regularly can at least know the happenings. I do a lot, it just doesn't seem worthy of documentation.
So, here's some stuff I never mentioned but I guess is worth saying!
We moved...I never finished trip details. Oops. We're adjusting; I get homesick (for the Bay Area) sometimes but since we still want a house we won't be going back to live there (99.99999999% chance against it, but I don't want to say never).
Job...is boring. Lots of the same stuff every day. Sometimes I make mistakes because I wasn't trained properly, which results in brief excitement while I try to internalize the "fix" but then it's more monotony. Currently I'm temping for an unnamed BROWN company where I data enter information pertaining to shipment and billing information for ocean freight coming out of Asia. I like the people and it pays the bills, but I doubt I'll stick around to be offered a permanent position.
Wedding is coming along. 14 days to go and YES I know how close that is. Beeeeeliiiiiieeeeeeeve me, I know how close - I'm planning the damn thing, and several of the details are last minute. I know very well how much time I don't have, and thank you kindly for not reminding me. Sorry Kristen, I know I did the same to you.
School is coming along also. Had a bitch of a time getting an answer out of my financial aid counselor because apparently I speak English and she speaks....?? Not-English, I guess. About 10 more days left in my VERY LAST marketing class, woohoo! I'll be degreed in no time if all goes well. We have to settle my debts there and pay the grad app fee, so once my grade posts for the final course I can get started and hopefully have my degree before Christmas. That would be swell!
Other work - I am a Creative Memories consultant now. If you want to know just what that is, you can go to my website: http://www.mycmsite.com/sites/argturpin
That's about it for now - I'm tired and my stomach hurts.
'Til next time!
So, here's some stuff I never mentioned but I guess is worth saying!
We moved...I never finished trip details. Oops. We're adjusting; I get homesick (for the Bay Area) sometimes but since we still want a house we won't be going back to live there (99.99999999% chance against it, but I don't want to say never).
Job...is boring. Lots of the same stuff every day. Sometimes I make mistakes because I wasn't trained properly, which results in brief excitement while I try to internalize the "fix" but then it's more monotony. Currently I'm temping for an unnamed BROWN company where I data enter information pertaining to shipment and billing information for ocean freight coming out of Asia. I like the people and it pays the bills, but I doubt I'll stick around to be offered a permanent position.
Wedding is coming along. 14 days to go and YES I know how close that is. Beeeeeliiiiiieeeeeeeve me, I know how close - I'm planning the damn thing, and several of the details are last minute. I know very well how much time I don't have, and thank you kindly for not reminding me. Sorry Kristen, I know I did the same to you.
School is coming along also. Had a bitch of a time getting an answer out of my financial aid counselor because apparently I speak English and she speaks....?? Not-English, I guess. About 10 more days left in my VERY LAST marketing class, woohoo! I'll be degreed in no time if all goes well. We have to settle my debts there and pay the grad app fee, so once my grade posts for the final course I can get started and hopefully have my degree before Christmas. That would be swell!
Other work - I am a Creative Memories consultant now. If you want to know just what that is, you can go to my website: http://www.mycmsite.com/sites/argturpin
That's about it for now - I'm tired and my stomach hurts.
'Til next time!
Dee-dee-dee, Carlos Mencia-style
I caught this on my phone while waiting in a turn lane back in July - I just never retrieved the photo. Can you tell what's wrong?
The single car in the far left lane is NOT in a legal turn lane - notice the pretty double yellow lines. :) I guess they thought we were all dumbasses to wait in a long line to turn left when there was an open lane. Too bad they're color blind, or just plain blind...double lines usually mean "DO NOT CROSS". *rolls her eyes* Dee-dee-dee!
The single car in the far left lane is NOT in a legal turn lane - notice the pretty double yellow lines. :) I guess they thought we were all dumbasses to wait in a long line to turn left when there was an open lane. Too bad they're color blind, or just plain blind...double lines usually mean "DO NOT CROSS". *rolls her eyes* Dee-dee-dee!
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