Rain, rain, go away

It was raining today as I was leaving the gym.  I saw this guy across the street wearing a garbage bag over his head (despite holding an umbrella).  I knew I had to take a picture.  He already had his face covered so I guess I don’t have to worry about protecting his identity…

Sometimes, I hate people

I should know better than to read the comments section since I know first hand some of the bullshit that people think is okay to write under the veil of anonymity on the web.  I don’t understand how just about any story, or video, regardless of content, inevitably ends up with somebody making some offhand racist remark.  I was reading a story today about the earthquake in Mexico and this is what I see in the comments section:

“Here comes another influx of illegals.”

I mean really, what does that have to do with anything?

source: http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20100405/wl_afp/mexicousquake

Does anybody read this blog anymore?

I deserve it.   There’s nothing to read.  I won’t even promise to blog more because every time I make that promise, I don’t follow through

BUT I have something to say today!  It’s quite shocking actually.  For once, the comments on a youtube page does not contain any foolish, ignorant or racist comments.  On top of that, the lyrics are quoted in order, from the different commentors.  Love it!

Sample for Camp Lo’s “Luchini”

Link to see comments here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cVYxoPUjOHU

I love me some Denzel

I’ll watch anything with Denzel in it.  Maybe I’ll see it this weekend…

Parents just don’t understand?

A loooong time ago, I worked at HMV during the Christmas holidays.  It was a pretty good gig for a teenager since I got discounts but dealing with customers during the holidays can be a bit trying.

Actually, dealing with customers in general is pretty trying.  But I digress…

This woman came in to pick up the Usher CD as a gift and was shocked to see a parental advisory sticker on the cover.  She asked for my opinion.

Her: Is there a lot swearing on this?  Do you think this would be appropriate for a 14-year-old girl?  My daughter wants this.

Me: Well, I haven’t heard this particular album yet but it might be more sexually explicit rather than swearing.

Her: Oh, that’s okay.  As long as there’s no swearing.

And then she bought it 

It only took 11 months…

… but I finally found a job!

It’s been a long difficult year coping in what had become a toxic work environment.  I knew that while I was going through it, that it was temporary but when you’re in it, it’s hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel.  But the day finally came and my new position is exactly what I want.

Even in the end the bosses expressed their sadness to see me go but still tried to place the blame on me, said I was part of all the team “conflicts” and not being “professional.”  If creating conflict means actually caring about the work enough to try to do something about it and not being professional means refusing to put up with bullshit, then I’ll take my conflict-creating, non-professional ass elsewhere.

It’s unfortunate that it had to end like this because there once was a time when I really enjoyed being there.  There are many people I’ll miss seeing everyday (and a handful I hope to never see again!) but I’m looking forward to my new position.  And judging by how many people expressed their sadness to see me go (and their desire to take me with them!), I think that my resignation will speak louder than anything I tried to say over the past year.

I daydreamed of this day for so long and it’s finally here!  Mine weren’t quite like this one but close

Still job searching…

Is it just me or does this seem a bit excessive?

“Applicants will undergo management and skill assessments in the form of a technical and written exam.​ You will be required to set aside 3 days for a technical portion and 1 day for a written exam.”

If there was ever a Friday to say TGIF…

…today is that friday.  I actually took the time to write a post yesterday and when I pressed publish, it somehow disappeared.  I’ve had a pretty crappy week, was stabbed in the back at work and some other miscellaneous bullshit and this is what I’ve wanted to tell a few people this week:

Here’s a “remix”

The end to an expensive month…

… But it was worth it.

I’ve had a pretty busy July, every weekend there was some event and I’m not used to going out every weekend anymore!

First weekend of July, a friend had a launch party for his company held at Vertical Restaurant.  The second weekend of July, I went to Chicago with a special someone to celebrate said person’s birthday.  Third weekend was a birthday party, also at Vertical.  And finally the last weekend, a bachelorette party and dinner & dancing.

A full month of eating, being hit on by old racist men, more eating, dancing and some POLE-dancing!

I gotta go finish working on my portfolio so I can resume my job search.  Will be back to elaborate.

What you can get for $167/month

“Vietnam Brides International has teamed up with Diners Club to offer a payment plan for the women they sell, the first such partnership that I know of.  It’s basically a layaway plan for human beings, except you get the “product” before you even make the first payment.”

I don’t understand how this is legal.

Read the rest of the story HERE and HERE.

Note to self: sleep is good

It’s amazing how a good night’s sleep can bring clarity the next day.  I’ve been pushing myself to redesign my site and to complete another site for my portfolio before I continue my job search.  I’ve been feeling rushed and staying up late because every day longer I take to finish it is another day I have to be at my crap-ass job.  Changes over the last couple of months have strengthened my resolve to move on and despite economy woes and a weak job market, staying in my current situation is not an option.

But forcing myself and rushing is making me crazy and instead of being creative in my designs and solutions, I end up staring blankly at the screen or moving objects around pixel by pixel waiting for the solution to magically appear.  This morning I woke up early, determined to make up for my two-day pity party.  Afterall, I did take a “personal day” to work on this stuff so I better be productive.

So far I’ve been able to come up with a better ideas today.  Sometimes I need to remind myself to just go to bed and that the next day will be better.

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So it’s clear that I hardly write here anymore but everytime I think about officially closing it down, I just can’t.  Maybe I’ll start posting regularly again, maybe I won’t.  But I ain’t ready to close up shop just yet!