Payday @ MindSay

1. Kissing Nick while he's still asleep and getting that smile out of him. Why? Because he's unconscious, and that happiness is so genuine.
2. Pasta. Big weakness.
3. Go Girls with Nattie. It's the ultimate girly bonding experience, and I don't feel cheesy or lame or teeny-bopper for doing it. Our conversations just...put things in perspective. And that wonderfully fruity, >5 calorie drink just brings it all together.
4. Supernatural (the tv series).
5. Vodka. It's the only alcohol I haven't tired of, and it has so much mixing potential.
6. Driving. Anytime I need to let anything out, whether it's happiness or frustration, driving just...puts me in the mood to deal with it.
7. Paydays. Best days ever.
8. Sex, cuddling, and then a cigarette. The three just...complete one another. Granted, I'm convinced that the person I do that with has a lot to do with it, but...they just...make my night.
9. Nick in general. The boy just...knows how to make me smile. Inherently. No effort needed. He's Happiness personified.

1st Day of the month, Thursday... for some of us these are paydays. We work hard and we expect to get paid for it. That's normal. When we want something, we buy it. We do not expect something for nothing. TANSTAFL=There ain't no such thing as a free lunch.

Have you ever been given a gift and inwardly groaned because your first thought was "Now what the heck do I give them in return?" I have. It's hard to find that balance of knowing when its ok to be a receiver and when it's expected to return the favor. Even Odin wrote in an ancient poem:

Be your friend’s true friend.
Return gift for gift.
Repay laughter with laughter again.

No one is comfortable with someone who only gives and never accepts, or someone who constantly reminds others of what they give all the time. Understanding what your expectations are of yourself and others is key to having great relationships!

Love and Laughter,

Dawn

 

So my employer was bought out by a bigger company. No problem with that, it's a good deal for everyone concerned ... or is it?

They have decided to pay us fortnightly instead of weekly .. no worries, we get paid a week late, big deal it's two weeks pay. I have a few bills to pay but they all seem happy to wait for a week. It's now a week and a half .. people are getting cranky. I'm told we'll be paid on Wednesday so I tell "the owed" that I'll pay 'em then. This morning I check my account - no pay. I call work, "Oh, we pay you Wednesday noight" WEDNESDAY NIGHT!!??

Is it just me or is that effectively Thursday? So the reality is we're being paid two weeks pay on the third week. Tomorrow they want me to attend a "fitness examination, it's standard practice" ... I think not.

To cheer myself up I present you:

40 Things you'd Love to Say Out Loud at Work:

1. I can see your point, but I still think you're full of shit.

2. I don't know what your problem is, but I'll bet it's hard to pronounce.

3. How about never? Is never good for you?

4. I see you've set aside this special time to humiliate yourself in

public.

5. I'm really easy to get along with once you people learn to see it my

way.

6. Who lit the fuse on your tampon?

7. I'm out of my mind, but feel free to leave a message.

8. I don't work here. I'm a consultant.

9. It sounds like English, but I can't understand a damn word you're

saying.

10. Ahhhh. I see the screw-up fairy has visited us again.

11. I like you. You remind me of myself when I was young and stupid.

12. You are validating my inherent mistrust of strangers.

13. I have plenty of talent and vision; I just don't give a damn.

14. I'm already visualizing the duct tape over your mouth.

15. I will always cherish the initial misconceptions I had about you.

16. Thank you. We're all refreshed and challenged by your unique point of

 view.

17. The fact that no one understands you doesn't mean you're an artist.

18. Any connections between your reality and mine is purely coincidental.

19. What am I? Flypaper for freaks?!

20. I'm not being rude. You're just insignificant.

21. It's a thankless job, but I've got a lot of Karma to burn off.

22. Yes, I am an agent of Satan, but my duties are largely ceremonial.

23. And your crybaby whiny-assed opinion would be?

24. Do I look like a f*cking people person to you?

25. This isn't an office. It's Hell with fluorescent lighting.

26. I started out with nothing & I still have most of it left.

27. Sarcasm is just one more service we offer.

28. If I throw a stick, will you leave?

29. Errors have been made. Others will be blamed.

30. Whatever kind of look you were going for, you missed.

31. Oh I get it . like humor . but different.

32. A cubicle is just a padded cell without a door.

33. Can I trade this job for what's behind door #1?

34. Too many freaks, not enough circuses.

35. Nice perfume. Must you really marinate in it?

36. Chaos, panic, and disorder. my work here is finally done.

37. How do I set a laser printer to stun?

38. I thought I wanted a career; turns out I just wanted a salary.

39. I'll try being nicer if you'll try being smarter.

40. Wait a minute --- I'm trying to imagine you with a personality