social suicide hallway...

today i went to the byuh library, which used to be the hub for student activity during the week...and i have to say say, that out of the 70 some odd computers that sat in the main area, i recognized ZERO of the people on them. i am old. and out of touch with the current student body. i can't say that it bothered me, and it probably allowed me to become much more productive than i would have been before, when it was easy to be distracted by seeing people that i knew.

but then again, it is a little depressing to pass by the study rooms and not have nate fishler doing something random, or to not have the piranha house boys huddled around a computer watching a surf video on youtube. and sometimes, i have to admit, i miss the awkwardness of social suicide hallway, where you see someone that you know at the other end, and then you wave and say hi too soon, but then it's awkward for the next twenty feet as you're still heading towards each other?

i love it. awkward moments define my life.

the afterboom...and a shameless plug

i have been fervently searching jobs on craigslist, updating my resume, and tweeking my cover letter ever so slightly for each particular job so that someone, somewhere will want to hire me.  and as many of you may already know, i have gotten one little nibble....in portland.  i also might be cooking for this group of people who need someone 4 days a week until the end of november. 

more updates as the job search unfolds...

until then, make sure you go out and buy a copy of all the apparatus' new full length cd, 'lawless seas' on itunes or through any of their dashing band members!

here's a taste:

the price of libel and other such accusations...

apparently my readership stretches farther than i ever would have imagined.  and on friday i met the consequences of that influence.  am i sorry that i posted what i did?  not in the least.  i am a firm believer in both freedom of speech and lack of censorship.  i stand by everything that i post and am not willing to compromise any of its contents simply because they make someone else feel uncomfortable.  am i not allowed to have my own opinions?  while i realize that this is a public forum, this is also my outlet for when i am feeling frustrated.  in addition, it is comforting to know that when i post, others respond to it.  whether they have gone through the same thing and are empathizing with what i am feeling, or if it ruffles their feathers, isn't that what good journalism is all about?   and to be honest, if you don't like what you see, don't read it...and kiss my ass.

dear ann/abby or anyone else that will listen...

to whom it may concern:

i am having a major problem with a co-worker of mine. she is always trying to make me look bad and to take all the credit for projects that i have done, but if something goes wrong, she makes sure that i automatically get blamed. when she started off working with the company, she was all buddy buddy with me, trying to be super nice, but i was always hesitant. my instincts were telling me to look out for her, and i was right. she snoops on my computer and bad mouths me to our bosses (who happen to be her parents in law). so now i am stuck working every day in a VERY small office with a person who is clearly trying to make sure that i am eliminated. i am about two seconds away from punching this girl in the face each time that i see her, but i am more concerned that i have to go to work every day in a toxic environment.

i guess the question i am posing to you is: how should i deal with this situation? i can't tell my bosses, because they will just ask her about it, and she will most likely lie. plus, she is family, and even though i have been working for the company for much MUCH longer, they will most likely be loyal to her. plus, i don't want to be a tattle tale and stoop to her level. i need a mature way to deal with this situation...otherwise it's 'pow! straight to the moon', which may be satisfying in the moment, but it will not produce the outcome i would prefer.

sincerely,

eternally frustrated and under-appreciated

delicious dishes...

if you love to cook as much as i do, then you might enjoy this blog...

great pictures.

great recipes.

sassy commentary.

love it.

help name the pup!

we have narrowed it down to mischka or juneau, what do you think?

is she a juneau?

or is she a mischka?

why i love my friends...

they make my life better by sending me text messages such as the following:

"True story! This flight attendant had a lady on her plane with a chihuahua and the dog was going all crazy and then suddenly was quiet. so she goes back to see what was going on and the owner was breast feeding her dog! So sick!"

after i got done throwing up, i had to admit, that was pretty damn funny.