What's New Thursday?
Hi my OFF Family:
Up late checking on my payroll deposit and the sorry state of my finances. In a few months, it'll be even worse. Then I paid insurance, so after that, there's not much left. I need to renew my license before next Saturday (my birthday) but I have next week's paycheck to do that yet (I'm usually cutting it close ... wanted to do it this week, but looks like I'll have to wait until next week's paycheck).
I had to wait on a late story: A story on a foreclosure auction, plus photos. Kept me there until 11:30 p.m., just for one story. Plus, I had to configure a tricky box with photos of five foreclosed houses and what they went for at the auction. I thought there were only four houses we were featuring, until the reporter had the five listed, then I had to quickly send out the fifth photo. Type doesn't wrap around the photos easily sometimes, that's what makes it tricky.
Before work, I stopped at a going-away party for our gardening reporter at a local pub. It was pretty funny. They had been drinking for awhile before I got there. I just had a Diet Coke. The reporter was one of two who left yesterday; the other was an assistant sports editor. They have these farewells early in the morning (well, early for me: at 10 a.m.), so I miss them. I want to say goodbye to some of these folks, especially the copy desk guys who are going later.
Well, I need to get to bed. Have a good day. I'll check in later, but probably after I get to work. I have an appointment with my psychologist before work, a good time to sit and cry.
Up late checking on my payroll deposit and the sorry state of my finances. In a few months, it'll be even worse. Then I paid insurance, so after that, there's not much left. I need to renew my license before next Saturday (my birthday) but I have next week's paycheck to do that yet (I'm usually cutting it close ... wanted to do it this week, but looks like I'll have to wait until next week's paycheck).
I had to wait on a late story: A story on a foreclosure auction, plus photos. Kept me there until 11:30 p.m., just for one story. Plus, I had to configure a tricky box with photos of five foreclosed houses and what they went for at the auction. I thought there were only four houses we were featuring, until the reporter had the five listed, then I had to quickly send out the fifth photo. Type doesn't wrap around the photos easily sometimes, that's what makes it tricky.
Before work, I stopped at a going-away party for our gardening reporter at a local pub. It was pretty funny. They had been drinking for awhile before I got there. I just had a Diet Coke. The reporter was one of two who left yesterday; the other was an assistant sports editor. They have these farewells early in the morning (well, early for me: at 10 a.m.), so I miss them. I want to say goodbye to some of these folks, especially the copy desk guys who are going later.
Well, I need to get to bed. Have a good day. I'll check in later, but probably after I get to work. I have an appointment with my psychologist before work, a good time to sit and cry.
Good morning Eileen and all you OFFers.
I feel guilty sometimes being as upbeat as I am. I really feel for those feeling the pain of the economy. I am very fortunate. The company I work for is going great. Stock has gone up 15% in the last month or so. Things are going so good the company announced a profit sharing this week. They have never done that in the 10 years I have been here. They set two goals, one for profit from current customers and one for business growth. If we meet both, every full time employee in the company gets $250. If we exceed both by 10%, everyone gets $350. If we only meet one of the two goals, everyone gets $100.
I am so ready for this weekend. Saturday I will get to see the improvements to the Ballpark. Then Monday is Opening Day. Should be a national holiday. We are taking my grandson out of school at 10:30 AM (so he gets credit for a full day) since he still has perfect attendance for the year. Otherwise my son would have just kept him home.
My work week is just about done. Off tonight. Friday we are going to Dave and Busters, courtesy of the company. Like I said, I am a fortunate man.
I feel guilty sometimes being as upbeat as I am. I really feel for those feeling the pain of the economy. I am very fortunate. The company I work for is going great. Stock has gone up 15% in the last month or so. Things are going so good the company announced a profit sharing this week. They have never done that in the 10 years I have been here. They set two goals, one for profit from current customers and one for business growth. If we meet both, every full time employee in the company gets $250. If we exceed both by 10%, everyone gets $350. If we only meet one of the two goals, everyone gets $100.
I am so ready for this weekend. Saturday I will get to see the improvements to the Ballpark. Then Monday is Opening Day. Should be a national holiday. We are taking my grandson out of school at 10:30 AM (so he gets credit for a full day) since he still has perfect attendance for the year. Otherwise my son would have just kept him home.
My work week is just about done. Off tonight. Friday we are going to Dave and Busters, courtesy of the company. Like I said, I am a fortunate man.
GOD BLESS AMERICA!!!!!
I'm excited about opening day, too ... ordered the MLB Extra Innings package because I don't go to ballgames (don't live that close to a stadium and it's not comfortable for me), and this is still cheaper than going to a lot of games. Wish there was more than one game on on Sunday, though, because I have to all week. Oh well, I'm off the following week with nothing to do bu****ch baseball.
just plugging away.............
funny tho- a few days ago, i wrote of some plans and yesterday everything changed..can't really say more yet but could be a life changer...a few factors to figure in...and there will be some folks -read that family- who will not be happy with decisions made.....
work today and baking a cake for sharon's birthday (at work) tomorrow...........
funny tho- a few days ago, i wrote of some plans and yesterday everything changed..can't really say more yet but could be a life changer...a few factors to figure in...and there will be some folks -read that family- who will not be happy with decisions made.....
work today and baking a cake for sharon's birthday (at work) tomorrow...........
I get up every morning determined to both change the world and have one hell of a good time. Sometimes this makes planning my day difficult.
- E. B. White
that really needs to be the bottom line in this decision.... we just need to feel that it is the right choice for the two of us!!! thanx for the vote of confidence!!!
once we make a decison or at least get closer; i can talk about it! right now it needs to be "our" decision not tainted by thoughts of everyone else!
once we make a decison or at least get closer; i can talk about it! right now it needs to be "our" decision not tainted by thoughts of everyone else!
I get up every morning determined to both change the world and have one hell of a good time. Sometimes this makes planning my day difficult.
- E. B. White
Aloha my dear Margo.....Oh, you are such a tease!! Your life is like reading a delicious book......can't wait for the next chapter....
Trust your good head and heart to help you find the path that is supposed to be yours. I usually do much better if I get out of my own way, and let life show me where I'm supposed to be.
Hugging you from afar.
Aloha nui loa,
Maui Karen
Eileen - a big hug to you. Times are really tough all over. The place where Tom works is very shaky. It seems a matter of time before it folds.
I have been in bed (or in the bathroom) since Monday night. If I don't feel better today I'm going to the doctor.It is probably just the bug Tom shared but I'm afraid I may be getting dehydrated. The noises coming from my innards sound like a jungle of lions roaring. Feeling rather weak due to lack of food too.
I have been in bed (or in the bathroom) since Monday night. If I don't feel better today I'm going to the doctor.It is probably just the bug Tom shared but I'm afraid I may be getting dehydrated. The noises coming from my innards sound like a jungle of lions roaring. Feeling rather weak due to lack of food too.
Annette 
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