Stress: <>?
Things are coming together. The soda and wine are purchased and in my house. The band is ready to roll. The tent and minor rentals are contracted. Tickets are being sold. We have a cool auction list. We have doorprizes and a cool raffle. All of the essential components are complete! The only stress left is getting food together, decorations, and set-up, and and the first two have been skillfully delegated, so....ahhhh...
In-laws are coming to stay overnight so they can come to the event.
*stress returns to skyrocket levels*
I have decided that I am going to be a hibernating fuzzy bear during Christmas. No trips, no planning, no stress. Happy sleeping times with lots of DVDs.
27 July 2004
Lawsuit Settlements
*shove soapbox out*
You just have to laugh at class actions. One of my favourites is when I won $.37 with a class action against my credit card company, of which I had no idea until, yes, they sent me a check. The latest with Paypal isn't quite to that level of mockery, but I remain in awe how attorneys continue to utilize this cash cow without people waking up to realise that it's really not worth it. After an extremely lengthy read of the suit and settlement (I should have known better), it finally relayed the only detail I really cared about after I realised I was eligible: money. I get $50 whole dollars if I complete a rather annoying set of forms and claim. Hmph. At least the credit card company had the courtesy to send me my $.37 right away. I realise that they have to screen who's "eligible within the eligibility", but I'm here to yell to the world: "Class actions are retarded and supply attorneys with cool boats and planes!" The day of class actions actually benefiting the People is long gone.
*shove soapbox back*
*shove soapbox out*
You just have to laugh at class actions. One of my favourites is when I won $.37 with a class action against my credit card company, of which I had no idea until, yes, they sent me a check. The latest with Paypal isn't quite to that level of mockery, but I remain in awe how attorneys continue to utilize this cash cow without people waking up to realise that it's really not worth it. After an extremely lengthy read of the suit and settlement (I should have known better), it finally relayed the only detail I really cared about after I realised I was eligible: money. I get $50 whole dollars if I complete a rather annoying set of forms and claim. Hmph. At least the credit card company had the courtesy to send me my $.37 right away. I realise that they have to screen who's "eligible within the eligibility", but I'm here to yell to the world: "Class actions are retarded and supply attorneys with cool boats and planes!" The day of class actions actually benefiting the People is long gone.
*shove soapbox back*
23 July 2004
Terminology Clarification
Ellen needs some terminology clarification....or perhaps I do.
Marian believes that a geek is a "OK" in that they can be cool, but are extremely focused in a particular hobby or career. Nerds are not all right in her book in that they are generally losers.
Ellen desires to be a science nerd, believing that nerds are all right, but being a geek is weird.
If my definition is correct, I will correct that millisecond of "whhaatt?" when she posted "Nerds" to my very cool, but geeky binary post. Lots of research went into that....*miffed* ;)
Ellen needs some terminology clarification....or perhaps I do.
Marian believes that a geek is a "OK" in that they can be cool, but are extremely focused in a particular hobby or career. Nerds are not all right in her book in that they are generally losers.
Ellen desires to be a science nerd, believing that nerds are all right, but being a geek is weird.
If my definition is correct, I will correct that millisecond of "whhaatt?" when she posted "Nerds" to my very cool, but geeky binary post. Lots of research went into that....*miffed* ;)
16 July 2004
Marketing Question
Since all of my readers (except for perhaps the ones in Washington State, Scotland and England) are coming to Kick to the Stars *crosses fingers!*, this would be a good to question post, especially since most of my readers happen to fall in the computer geek realm. Best Buy has donated $100 to this event, and I have the choice of several forms. It can be a flat $100 gift certificate, OR it can be anything in the store that is worth $100 at cost. While cost isn't a huge difference for DVDs, there are some very serious deep discounts that I can get for computer accessories. USB thingamajigs, other confusing computer accessories that would require assistance from Eric, gaming systems accessories, etc are a few examples. OR I can get one cool item like a flat panel monitor. Howie was kind enough to share a research study that showed people can't make decisions, so multiple items might be more frustrating for people, but given that everything starts at $5, what is there to lose for anybody?
I need input people! Should I get the gift certificate, lots of cool smaller items, or one cool bigger item?
Since all of my readers (except for perhaps the ones in Washington State, Scotland and England) are coming to Kick to the Stars *crosses fingers!*, this would be a good to question post, especially since most of my readers happen to fall in the computer geek realm. Best Buy has donated $100 to this event, and I have the choice of several forms. It can be a flat $100 gift certificate, OR it can be anything in the store that is worth $100 at cost. While cost isn't a huge difference for DVDs, there are some very serious deep discounts that I can get for computer accessories. USB thingamajigs, other confusing computer accessories that would require assistance from Eric, gaming systems accessories, etc are a few examples. OR I can get one cool item like a flat panel monitor. Howie was kind enough to share a research study that showed people can't make decisions, so multiple items might be more frustrating for people, but given that everything starts at $5, what is there to lose for anybody?
I need input people! Should I get the gift certificate, lots of cool smaller items, or one cool bigger item?
14 July 2004
Insanity
Perhaps I am going insane. All week I have been hearing telephone ringing and doorbells. I run to answer either, and it's not ringing. It's such a scary feeling to think that you imagined a clearly heard ring. Other telltale incidents have occured, such as putting cupboard items in the fridge, and putting fridge items in the cupboard. These are not positive signs. Perhaps it's just the craziness of the week and the fact that I haven't had any personal time. Oh god, there goes the doorbell again. *sob* I'm getting scared.
Perhaps I am going insane. All week I have been hearing telephone ringing and doorbells. I run to answer either, and it's not ringing. It's such a scary feeling to think that you imagined a clearly heard ring. Other telltale incidents have occured, such as putting cupboard items in the fridge, and putting fridge items in the cupboard. These are not positive signs. Perhaps it's just the craziness of the week and the fact that I haven't had any personal time. Oh god, there goes the doorbell again. *sob* I'm getting scared.
13 July 2004
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10 July 2004
Progress...
The entry way is done...we have about 600 square feet to go!
Hopefully the rest of it will go faster since it's just slapping down wood with no particular design. The front entrance was more than slightly difficult with the two woods in it with the pattern. The tape is supposedly to help it keep together as it dries...
The entry way is done...we have about 600 square feet to go!
Hopefully the rest of it will go faster since it's just slapping down wood with no particular design. The front entrance was more than slightly difficult with the two woods in it with the pattern. The tape is supposedly to help it keep together as it dries...
09 July 2004
*snap*
Ever get to a snapping point? Mine was definitely reached yesterday. I was in an extremely low point of depression yesterday. I think the only time I smiled was during Arcana Unearthed, but I had a secret desire to break the tables or something rude. Besides an anxiety level that is constantly running through me like a bubbling stream over Kick to the Stars, we brilliantly decide to put in wood floors in our living room and dining room this weekend. Having my home in a complete furniture upheaval is a huge undercurrent stress. I feel very dysfunctional as I try to reach through my couch on the side and the piano that is in the kitchen to get my whisk. While this is probably the best weekend of the month to install the floors, it's probably still not a great weekend to do it. I reached my final snapping point last night (or morning) around 1am when a helicopter kept circling over our house for about 30 minutes. I was really wishing for a bazooka, but since I didn't have one, I went downstairs and printed out invitations for Kick to the Stars. I think that was the most productive thing I did all day Friday, which depresses me further...
Ever get to a snapping point? Mine was definitely reached yesterday. I was in an extremely low point of depression yesterday. I think the only time I smiled was during Arcana Unearthed, but I had a secret desire to break the tables or something rude. Besides an anxiety level that is constantly running through me like a bubbling stream over Kick to the Stars, we brilliantly decide to put in wood floors in our living room and dining room this weekend. Having my home in a complete furniture upheaval is a huge undercurrent stress. I feel very dysfunctional as I try to reach through my couch on the side and the piano that is in the kitchen to get my whisk. While this is probably the best weekend of the month to install the floors, it's probably still not a great weekend to do it. I reached my final snapping point last night (or morning) around 1am when a helicopter kept circling over our house for about 30 minutes. I was really wishing for a bazooka, but since I didn't have one, I went downstairs and printed out invitations for Kick to the Stars. I think that was the most productive thing I did all day Friday, which depresses me further...
06 July 2004
05 July 2004
Ahhhh...
The answer to stress is generally to run away. While Ball momentally threatened to take away that feeling of relaxation (see comments in post below), I'm still pretending that I'm walking down Broadway around 1130pm enjoying the lights and city. I also discovered that the wonderful world of Sephora has moved beyond the realm of Paris, and had a wonderful shopping trip there. There's one in Chicago, but it's very small. The Manhattan is full sized in all it's glory. It's not like I won't be ordering from the website anymore given that an 11 hour drive is probably a bit much for just a Sephora visit, but I'm sure there's girls out there that understand my hour of untouchable happiness while I was there. If guys are confused by the whole Sephora euphoria, just ignore me :)
Nothing in Manhattan has changed since the last time, except my anger at prices as I tried to park the car overnight for a mere $30 a night. I wasn't going for the $50 a night. Walking a few blocks was well worth the difference. Eric pronounced his approval of moving there. As soon as his salary triples that may be possible.
The answer to stress is generally to run away. While Ball momentally threatened to take away that feeling of relaxation (see comments in post below), I'm still pretending that I'm walking down Broadway around 1130pm enjoying the lights and city. I also discovered that the wonderful world of Sephora has moved beyond the realm of Paris, and had a wonderful shopping trip there. There's one in Chicago, but it's very small. The Manhattan is full sized in all it's glory. It's not like I won't be ordering from the website anymore given that an 11 hour drive is probably a bit much for just a Sephora visit, but I'm sure there's girls out there that understand my hour of untouchable happiness while I was there. If guys are confused by the whole Sephora euphoria, just ignore me :)
Nothing in Manhattan has changed since the last time, except my anger at prices as I tried to park the car overnight for a mere $30 a night. I wasn't going for the $50 a night. Walking a few blocks was well worth the difference. Eric pronounced his approval of moving there. As soon as his salary triples that may be possible.
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