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I've spent hours trying to write 'about me' so I just gave up and you'll have to figure this out for yourself. Thanks for stopping in anyway!

Friday, February 29, 2008

The magic number today is;

200!

That's the number of posts I've made since ground zero. Truthfully, I had no idea I had that many. I guess when you're busy looking forward, you forget to look back to see where you've been. Today's as good as any to review some of my favorite posts. Sorry, it's all about me this post. MeMeMeMeMeMeMeMe.

Appropriately enough, I'm listening to 'All These Things I've Done' (The Killers) while I blog this. Strangely enough, the song on my playlist following it is 'One More Time' (Daft Punk). Creepy, but again, appropriate.

What have I accomplished over the years that I've maintained this tiny piece of me on the internets?
  • I've beaten a dead horse over and over again about how i'm still single (and not looking...not actively at least).
  • I have talked about how awesome my children are (and they really are).
  • I talked about my life changed when I saw something in the sky I couldn't explain.
  • I have whined about how sucky my job can be.
  • I have also talked about how, very rarely, that my old job can be entertaining.
  • I have made fun of coworkers and stupid office antics
  • I talked about how hot women are when they're wearing pinstripe pants.
  • I've talked about how a woman's smile sends waves of electricity through me every time I see it.
  • I discussed the pro's and con's of using Public Transportation in the California Bay Area.
  • I've whined about why owning a car sucks in California but it's still a necessity.
That's just some of the things I've covered so far albeit partially (except for the Pinstripe pants). I'll probably add more if things at work get slow.

Since I'm here, I'll explain just how hilarious it is watching Management run around this place like they've got their fucking heads severed (from their bodies). Seriously, it's the last day of the month and I haven't worked more than an hour without someone asking me if I'm expecting any contracts in. I'm sure if I were expecting more money coming in, I would be more sympathetic and look like I am as stressed about it as they are.

Thankfully, once today is over, I can go back to looking like I'm busy making money (without using the color printer).

That's all for now, have a safe and enjoyable weekend!

Tuesday, February 05, 2008

*Twitch*

Maybe it was the lung globbers that I was coughing up yesterday that made me think twice about buying another pack. I like smoking...but I sure as hell don't like what it does to me. What's more important to me right now is my health and my youth. Having to watch my former Mother-in-law struggle with over 30 years of smoking is enough for me to reconsider my habit's longevity.

So far, I am doing pretty well in the last week. I've had 2 (1 Clove, 1 nasty cig) and haven't been tempted to go buy a pack. The real test will come when I go out for a drink...that always gets me jones-ing for a cig.

How much longer will people tell me I look like I'm in my 20's in spite of my gray hair? Probably not much longer...I'm amazed I've remained youthful in spite of my self-inflicted abuse.

Slightly off the subject...lots of things on the horizon for me. Namely, today, I will be getting my taxes done for the first time in years. I wont get into specifics, in fact, all I will say is that it will be nice to have some piece of mind.

As my Mother says, 'Baby Steps' are what I need to get my life back on the forward position.

The Weekend

I have my daughter this weekend, so I'm looking forward to cuddling, witty banter, and talk of Pokemon. Have I mentioned how awesome my kids are? Oh yeah...all the time.

Anyway, have a nice weekend everyone!

Monday, February 04, 2008

My First Sale

was last week on a friday...first day of the month and let me tell you, I am fucking relieved to say the least. All the pressure that I applied to myself in the last month was starting to build up so much that it was seriously beginning to effect my cheerful attitude. Okay, so my attitude is mostly cheerful, maybe a bit sarcastic, but over-all positive.

When the ladies in the other sales department heard I had my first sale (Two sales from the same customer= WIN), there was a roar of shrill sounding 'Woohoo's' being heard throughout the sales floor. The three shades of red I turned is testament to how much it meant to me to have so many people cheering for me.

Now that the pressure's off, I feel a lot better about this move. Time to go make some money!