My Resume

Since I have been at my current job almost a year I feel it is time to update my resume. Let me know what you think.

Most Recent Position
Jan 2007 - Current
Title
Office Biotch
Duties and Responsibilities
Everything that no one else wants to do.
Special Skills
I have magical powers with office equipment, or at least my co-workers seem to think so. I can un-jam a copier like no body's business or change toner faster than you can call my name. I can find office supplies that to the untrained eye seem hidden (that is because I secretly hide them when I order them). I can do everything that everyone else is perfectly capable of doing but seem to think that I can somehow do it better. I know where everyone is, what they are doing, when they will return and why they haven't returned your phone call. I also can tell why you called and what you need just by the message you leave with only a name and phone number. I know all, see all, and do all. I am the Oz of the office.

The Meaning of Thanksgiving

With the holiday upon us I think it is appropriate to reflect on the meaning of Thanksgiving. When did the holiday (that is supposed to be about expressing thanks for all of our blessings in life) become a stuff-your-face contest? When did it become all about eating more than a human should eat in a 24 hour period? Or about watching parades and football all day? Or about plotting strategies for a marathon shopping experience the following day? I am not really sure. Because as long as I can remember those things are the ones that stick out in my mind. Sure you spend time with your family, and usually express "thanks" the 30 seconds before the binging begins. But if being thankful it was it is truly all about, wouldn't we choose to express our thanks in ways other than filling up on pie and spending too much money?

As much as I love this time of year I am always disappointed at the commercialism of it all. Christmas commercials began November 1st. Displays started creeping up in stores by mid-October. Just remember this holiday season - it's not about the money you spend or the food you eat, it's the time you spend with those whom you love.

I Can't Complain

So Friday I tried an experiment -- I tried to go the whole (work) day without complaining. (Not that I complain about work.) Let's just say it didn't go too well. I tried. I really did. It made me realize how often we do complain about things. So I thought I would list a few things that I just love. (Please note the sarcasm.)

I love it when:

- People feel the need to come to a complete stop in the road before making a right turn.
- People cut me off when I answer the phone.
- You watch a promo for a new episode of a favorite show, and then when you watch the episode it is nothing like the promo lead you to believe.
- People feel the need to stand thisclose to you in the grocery line.
- You go into a store only to be bombarded with 15 people who ask to help you, then when you finally need help no one is there.


Those are just a few. What do you love?

I Don't Mean to Sound Selfish But...

I am totally bummed about the Writer's Guild Strike that is going on. Don't get me wrong, I am all for the writers getting more royalties and whatnot, I truly believe they deserve it. But since the strike began production has stopped on many of my favorite shows. I don't know what I am going to do. I might be reduced to crappy reality television such as "America's Next Top Model" (no I do not watch that show) and "Survivor" ( I cannot believe that show is still on the air). What will I do without new episodes of "Desperate Housewives" or gasp "Ugly Betty?" I don't know that life will be the same. This isn't the summer time. This is couch potato season. It gets dark before six. We should be able to watch our shows in peace. How long will this agony last?