bleck!

One of the things I hate in life is being sick! And this week I have been oh so sick. Just a flu I hope (although Jeff's been watching me for signs of bacterial meningitis since a college student in my neighborhood just tragically died from it). So all in all not a good time to come down with similar symptoms. I'm usually able to bounce back but this has really kicked my arse!

I haven't been able to go into the office all week - or is that all weak? I totally miss my sprinkley friend whom I haven't seen in forever! I have worked from home as much as possible but who knows what I'll find when I get back to the office? I may have agreed to take on whole projects in my current state I wouldn't remember it anyway.

Oh well...time to go sleep some more. Wish my mom was here with chicken soup!

Apparently...

Now everyone knows!

Yep...it's me

You are The High Priestess

Science, Wisdom, Knowledge, Education.

The High Priestess is the card of knowledge, instinctual, supernatural, secret knowledge. She holds scrolls of arcane information that she might, or might not reveal to you. The moon crown on her head as well as the crescent by her foot indicates her willingness to illuminate what you otherwise might not see, reveal the secrets you need to know. The High Priestess is also associated with the moon however and can also indicate change or fluxuation, particularily when it comes to your moods.

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Wrong impressions

I just realized that with the last 2 posts I make it sound like I don't like my job. Actually that isn't the case - I really enjoy my job - just not all the politics around it. The sad part is that I'm actually pretty good at the politics - I can look through the bullshit and see what peoples motives are, and act/react accordingly.

But with all of the wonderful places, and beautiful sights, and intersting people on this planet why don't we just cut back a little on chasing the cheese at the end of the maze and enjoy each other a little more?

Work?

Here is a question - and I don't really expect an answer. But really...why do people work? I mean who came up with this concept? How much thought went into it? Who decided that we'll run the rats through the maze, put obstacles in their way the whole time, give them some cheese (not as much as they want though) and have them do it all over again next week for 40 hours?

When we were evolving was this really the goal?

Happiness?

Just a quick update - I drove to Busch Gardens last night to pick my son up after rehearsals for Howl-o-Scream. On the way I received a text message that read:

I got a chainsaw!

Yes, my son will be playing a deranged biker with a chainsaw at one of the haunted houses. He's almost giddy because he gets to wield a chainsaw and chase people down a hallway.

My only question at is - why can't I do that at work?

In the Spirit

In the spirit of International Talk Like a Pirate Day! I received this from a co-worker:

So this pirate walks into a bar with a steering wheel on his shlong. The bartender says to him "hey pal, you know you got a steering wheel on yer shlong?"

"Aye, it be driving me nuts"

I know I know...

I said I would try to post often - just hasn't worked out that way...so to bring you up to date (as if anyone out there really cares but me!) :)

My oldest son has gotten a tattoo and is currently in Philly- went up with a friend to see the Genesis concert. My daughter has moved to Michigan to attend college and see her boyfriend (not necessarily in that order). And my youngest son has gotten a job at Busch Gardens for Howl-o-Scream, (not mu cup of tea - but he's working).

Nothing really new at work - same old confusion and anarchy. No warm and fuzzies here.

Last night was kinda a jumble of things that were planned against the things that needed done...my son had unfortunate wardrobe malfunction yesterday so I left work and picked him up - which delayed my happy hour plans and postponed dinner plans with my in-laws. (My father in-laws birthday is today - so we rescheduled for tonight). After dropping him off at home I proceeded back to happy hour which now became a happy 10 minutes. One drink - a few laughs with friends (it's all it really is about anyway).

Home (sorta-long story there) and watched K-ville last night. I totally love New Orleans and what has happened since Katrina makes me horribly depressed. The show was pretty good - standard cop drama - but what I like is this...I read an article in Entertainment Weekly (TV previews for fall) and they stated that this show has pumped about $17mil into the NO economy. Also the cast members have joined with Habitat for Humanity and are helping rebuild NO. Gotta appreciate that.

OH AND THE BEST PART OF TODAY -

It is INTERNATIONAL TALK LIKE A PIRATE DAY!!!!! Arrrr! Savvy?

Daily thought from RealSimple

Music washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.
— Berthold Auerbach

I have always liked that sentiment. Music transports me away from the everyday crap that weighs me down. The right song at the right time and the world makes sense. BUT

The wrong song...then the world just feels like a discord. Maybe that's what's going on now - the world is listening to the wrong song.

Thought for tonight

Where we have strong emotions, we're liable to fool ourselves.
- Carl Sagan

Daily Thought...

Adopt the pace of nature: her secret is patience.
— Ralph Waldo Emerson