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[cleolinda]

Quickie: Dealing with authority is hard, especially when they know less than you. Be safe.

Overview: You're mulling over a professional decision, and it's a tough one. You know it's eventually going to involve changing not just your career, but also your personal life. If you're ready to make it all happen, start with step one.

Daily extended (by astrology.yahoo.com)
When it comes to your profession, you're picky. In all other departments ... well, it's touch and go. At the moment, you're trying to decide whether or not to let one part of a current project slide so that the rest of it will turn out well. Don't kid yourself. You're not happy with what you're doing, and you're hoping someone will see that and be smart enough to reassign you. Why not mention it first?

This makes me really nervous, because it doesn't sound like anything that's going on... right now.

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My mother is driving us all insane. She is genetically incapable of relaxing for any length of time, and has been driving us nuts with her schemes to get up and "do something." Yesterday I was reading for class and I'm thinking, "Well, at least here upstairs I'm safe," and then I hear her AT THE DOOR all like, "Hiiiiiii, I just wanted to check on youuuuuu." A whole shitload of "WHAT THE HELL?!" followed, and I had to drag her away from Sister Girl's door before she tripped over the monitor on the floor (SG is doing some cleaning herself now) and destroyed the other knee. Today I come downstairs to fix lunch and she's all like, "What are you doing?"

"Fixing lunch...?"

"What are you going to be doing?"

I swear to God, this better not be about cleaning. "I can do anything you need me to do...?"

"We're going to the grocery store. You're going to help me get out to the garage past George--he's downstairs."

"OH NO I AM NOT! SIDDOWN!"

So Sister Girl and I go to the store, after we have vetted Mom's list, which in her handwriting apparently requests nuk, Edlarias and haneybut, among other things. Which reminds me: first thing we went to Wal-Mart, which--seriously, don't do that on a Sunday. I had completely forgotten that Wal-Marting is a recreational Sabbath activity around here. Between all the cars coming and going and the carts and the shoppers and the families and the strollers and the jaywalkers, it was a good three days before we even crossed the Bataan Death Lot, and another week before we had bushwhacked our way into the electronics department. (Yes, the weather's great here on October 12th, why do you ask?) Sister Girl wanted an Aly and AJ CD; I wanted a new pair of headphones because my current pair, fairly new, broke yesterday. Seriously, the headband snapped right above the ear. It's the second pair in a row I've had do that, and I'm furious. I'll tell you what it is--it's because my ears are uneven. Shut up, they are! One's further ahead than the other! And it puts stress on the plastic until eventually they snap. And they were really nice, too--the kind that have leathery ear-covers and nice long cords and now I've got a $5 pair that just has some weak-ass foam until I can figure out who makes a pair that could survive an elephant stampede, because this is so not on.

So finally we get back with the CD and the headphones and the milk and Cheerios (both plain and honey-nut). And I said fuck it and bought myself some Walker's shortbread.

Linkspam:

An "inspired by" soundtrack for the Narnia movie? I have this horrible fear that it has the stink of Scott Stapp all over it.

American Idol Winner Fantasia Barrino Reveals She's Illiterate.

Peter Jennings leaves estate of over $50 million.

Oh, shit. I am in so much trouble now. (How can they give jewelry away for "free" [shipping and handling only]? Read the FAQ. I cracked when they posted moonstone earrings. Apparently the actual jewelry is way smaller than it appeared, but I'm actually in the mood for something small and subtle, so it works out. Also: great idea for Christmas gifts.)

File-Sharing Doomed, DOOMED!, Warns Exec.

Scientists Discover 10th Planet's Moon:  "Brown labeled the object a planet and nicknamed it Xena after the lead character in the former TV series Xena: Warrior Princess. The moon was nicknamed Gabrielle, after Xena's faithful traveling sidekick."

Petition against mining camels for their nose-balloons.

P.S. Gypsy Queen is the best thing evah that is not Midway. It's like lemonade incense.


   

Comments

[sprunkle.livejournal.com]

Heh. "Faithful traveling sidekick."

[sapphires13.livejournal.com]

OH MY GOD! The tenth planet and it's moon are lesbians! =O

[lannamichaels]

I bet it's to make up for Jupiter and Ganymede.

[supersyncspaz7.livejournal.com]

Wow, I can relate on Wal-Mart. Except for the Wal-Mart nearest to me, it's a mob scene on Saturdays. Everyone goes to get all their damn groceries and it takes you all of thirty minutes to check out with something small.

[lotusbiosm.livejournal.com]

What's weird is when it's late in the day. My grocery store had the longest lines I'd seen since last winter on the day before snow was predicted, and it was 7 PM on a Saturday. Don't these people have lives? I worried that some apocolyptic event was forecast.

[koritsimou.livejournal.com]

OMG the jewelry. Is that for real? I mean, really? Cuz yeah, I can never have enough jewelry. it's dangerous.

[koritsimou.livejournal.com]

And dood. totally thought the nose-balloon thing was serious.

[skyblade.livejournal.com]

Why is the planet caleld Xena? Does it revolve both ways?

[http://users.livejournal.com/_little_lotte_/]

ha camel mining
that made me giggle
almost as much as the conversation that insued in the comments
that was brilliant i say!
<3
Taty

[cpl593h.livejournal.com]

Ah you funny girl! you haunt the BPAL forums too? I discovered the jewelry site and I am FUCKED come next payday. I haven't tried Midway, or any CN scents yet. I saved and saved for two orders, one of Samhain and an imp pack, and one of Athens and Snake Oil 5mls. I really, really was tempted by Midway when it was out. How floral is Gypsy Queen?

[cleolinda.livejournal.com]

Really, on me, it's all citrus and incense. If there's a floral, it's more of a base or background.

[thegeneralerin.livejournal.com]

I have to learn not to drink stuff while reading your entries. You invariably have at least one hilarious sentence that makes me lose it.

And as far as headphones go, they make these great kind that don't have the headpiece. they just have the wire. They're work really well....here's an example: http://www.sonystyle.com/is-bin/INTERSHOP.enfinity/eCS/Store/en/-/USD/SY_DisplayProductInformation-Start?ProductSKU=MDRQ22LP&Dept=audio&CategoryName=pa_Headphones_wear

[thesaneminority.livejournal.com]

You so totally beat me ^_^;

[thesaneminority.livejournal.com]

Would these (http://www.sonystyle.com/is-bin/INTERSHOP.enfinity/eCS/Store/en/-/USD/SY_DisplayProductInformation-Start?ProductSKU=MDRQ22LP&Dept=audio&CategoryName=pa_Headphones_wear) help? That's what I've got right now. My previous pair was similar, only I liked them better, as the cord had some kind of mesh covering that made them feel much more durable. They lasted about a year or so before the spring broke, and the plastic wouldn't snap on you for uneven ears (or it shouldn't, anyway). I know there are more expensive models, too. These are pretty comfortable, though if you're not careful your ears can get a little sore.

Hope that helps...

[luna-k.livejournal.com]

File-Sharing Doomed, DOOMED!, Warns Exec.

That made me giggle for 10 minutes. Silly studio execs!

[koritsimou.livejournal.com]

Right? i don't even use a shareprogram anymore. I just troll my friends list (Thank you, yousendit).

[tifaria.livejournal.com]

Ooh, neat. Of course the first link I click is the jewelry link. :P Very useful for Christmas shopping, though! Thanks for sharing that.

[ambiguousreason.livejournal.com]

Heeee, Aly and AJ. That's awesome.

You should get some headphones that are like iPod headphones, the kind that go directly in your ear. Then they wouldn't break.

I hate Wal-Mart. I hardly ever go there, but I went to get stuff for school and it was a madhouse like you described. Bleh.

[koritsimou.livejournal.com]

Papa the audiologist says those are bad for your hearing.

[batwrangler.livejournal.com]

Maybe you could send your mom on a nice trip to NH? We have a bunch of projects that we could use help with (little things like laying 700 patio pavers).

[aquidis.livejournal.com]

I'll tell you what it is--it's because my ears are uneven. Shut up, they are!

My new glasses had to be adjusted (again) becauce one of my ears is higher up than the other. Fun stuff.

[t4-flirt.livejournal.com]

The file-sharing bit SUCKS....I used to live on my WinMx. I had to download BearShare and I'm still not used to it yet.

Oh, and how about I've developed an eye twitch today for no apparent reason?

[koritsimou.livejournal.com]

Is WinMx gone bye bye? I haven't had internet for a while, and now that I'm back on I can't get it to start up.

[particle-person.livejournal.com]

Is your mom on meds? My dad had his back operated on a few months ago, and afterward he called up me and my mom (his ex-wife, remember) high as a kite, and let me tell you, he was talking some shit. He kept jumping around from topic to topic and saying... stuff that he probably regrets now, if he recalls it. Nothing is funnier than morphine!daddy.

[cleolinda.livejournal.com]

Lorcocet, is what it sounded like. Literally, like someone took Lortab and Percocet and smushed the words together. She's been kind of nonsensical for a couple days now.

[sparkythehamstr.livejournal.com]

My ears are uneven as well (one is higher up than the other), so I feel your pain. I have to twist sunglasses to get them to sit straight.

[irishabastard.livejournal.com]

Wal-Mart is evil. I haven't been in one in almost 6 years now, and I don't miss it a bit. Plus I don't have to feel like I am walking around in the third circle of hell where someon'e child hits you in the ankles with a cart.

[bodhichitta0.livejournal.com]

The haneybut is in the back of Wal-mart, on the top shelf usually. Excellent, excellent stuff. :-p

[bubosquared.livejournal.com]

Oh, god, I am so feeling you on the mother issue. Mine is having surgery late this month, and my grandmother and brothers and I are already conspiring to make sure she stays off her feet for as long as the doctor tells her to. I already have a feeling I'm going to have to lay the smackdown from here at some point.

(Have you considered handcuffing her to the couch? :D )

[bardintraining.livejournal.com]

My mum was in hospital a few weeks ago, and luckily she didn't have to have surgery (just some strong antibiotics and a lot of painkillers.)
Morphine is the answer. They sleep, wake up and lie on the couch for a while and try to run the household even though dad and the kids have totally got a handle on things and simply allow her the illusion of control. Then she falls asleep on the couch, wakes up, thinks "oh my, I should be in bed if I'm falling asleep," and goes back to bed. This went on for just over a week, until the antibiotics has done most of their work. Plus morphine stays in your system for a long time, so it's not like you have to keep doping her throughout the day.

[dtwirler.livejournal.com]

Oh, shit. I am in so much trouble now. (How can they give jewelry away for "free" [shipping and handling only]? Read the FAQ. I cracked when they posted moonstone earrings. Apparently the actual jewelry is way smaller than it appeared, but I'm actually in the mood for something small and subtle, so it works out. Also: great idea for Christmas gifts.)

I've bought more things from them than I could possibly tell you, and I love it. I don't even buy jewelry from the stores anymore. :)

[skitz-phenom.livejournal.com]

Just a random reader - wanted to add to the above poster - I've also ordered about 2 dozen things from Silverjewelryclub.com (Rings, earrings, pendants and 1 braclet.) and I've never been dissapointed with the size of anything. In fact - I ordered a mother-of-pearl lariet ring, and it was HUGE compared to what I thought it would be. As long as you read the descriptions carefully, I think you'll be very satisfied!

My Mom was the one who told me to give them a try - I immediately thought 'scam' - but then I ordered (using Paypal) and got hooked. I've been pimping them out to everyone I know for ages now... :) About the only frustrating thing is if you see something you like and aren't able to buy it - you never know if you're going to see it again. It's very random. Oh - and when they have them available - their spinner-rings rock!

[yarha.livejournal.com]

Sometimes I don't know whether to weep for you or laugh at you. As doing both simultaneously might lead to a severely strained face, I'll give it a pass.

Yarha, Headlines: Man Makes Nose Leap Off Face by Simultaneous Emotions
"I weep for you," the Walrus said:
"I deeply sympathize."

[sweetdaddydavid.livejournal.com]

Just saying "Sup?" after the weekend.

How happy am I that the illiterate American Idol winner wasn't Bo Bice? Freakin' estatic.

[cleolinda.livejournal.com]

'Sup-'sup.

(Heh, for real.)

[word-herder.livejournal.com]

I had completely forgotten that Wal-Marting is a recreational Sabbath activity around here.

This is too true everywhere.

Re: headphones?
Have you ever thought of getting those "ear buds"? My husband got a pair for $10, and they work great. It would save you the trouble of dealing with a headphone headband that snaps...

[cleolinda.livejournal.com]

I tried earbuds, but they hurt my ears. Sadface.