Total Serious Happy Thread - Page 89

BDBopper · 10-06-2009, 05:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Gemini Cricket

One of the theatres here is doing "Avenue Q" next season! I'm so excited. I'm going to get in that play. I don't know how, but I'm gonna. If it means I have to crew instead of being in the cast, so be it!
WooHOO!

Good luck Brad! YOU CAN DO IT!!!

3894 · 10-06-2009, 05:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Disneyphile

I just ordered my favorite jeans in the next size DOWN. Yeah, baby!

I hate you, skinny bitch.

Cadaverous Pallor · 10-06-2009, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by lashbear

Ummm, Matt, they're supposed to scare you.

He was scared stiff

Prudence · 10-06-2009, 08:02 PM

So, I have a nasty cold, which is making me miserable, and I have to be at this training all week - and I can't call in sick or I get cut from all trainings for a year. Nice.

So, you may be asking: why is this in the happy thread?

Because today I got to be smart again. We had a big group project and I was the one who actually understood what was going on (because this is the third class in a sequence and I actually retain information) and was able to take the lead. And I got to hear: "Leanne! We're really glad you're on our team!" And it's true - we had by far the best, most detailed presentation. (Handled mostly by me.) I even got a "Nicely done" from someone on another team during our potty break.

I have spent a year being told that I can't possibly have any relevant ideas to contribute and that I have no useful skills to offer my employer -- primarily, I believe, because *they* didn't have anything relevant or useful when they were in my position, and they can't imagine - despite ample evidence on the ol' resume - that I could possibly be any better than they were.

Oh, and when I let my contact at the contractor know I was being reassigned, he replied that he feels I represent the best side of the government, with a professional demeanor and asking the most insightful questions he'd heard in a long time. On the one hand, that's really sad. On the other hand, it means I really am that good, and the reason I'm bored out of my mind and feeling like I do nothing is that I'm woefully under-utilized.

Prudence · 10-06-2009, 08:18 PM

Yes, two from me today.

So, I was going to put this in the vent thread, but I'm working really hard on re-training myself to see the positive in situations. Therefore, I'm choosing to post this here.

I have finished a year in hell and it is time for me to rotate. And I actually am going to rotate, which all on its own is a happy thing, as I am so over the interpersonal drama, malicious gossip, and back-stabbery in my current assignment.

And I was all excited, because they said I could *choose* where to go next. I researched it, investigated the people I'd be working with, and went with what *THEY* -- the head of FM and minions -- recommended. I wanted to go to a central staff position instead of a wing position, to get a different perspective. The particular function I chose was cost estimating, because I was promised it's very difficult and if this past year is any indication, I'll need all the difficulty I can get just to maintain a sense that I'm doing any work at all. It was approved. Everyone was there - the Col said it was agreed.

So, turns out, they changed their minds. And didn't bother to tell me. I'm going to Cost Research instead. Now, I had very specific reasons for picking Cost Estimating - specifically that they have a rigorous 3-year training schedule and the people at the top there are universally respected and liked across base. I know nothing about cost research. I spent about 2 hours being angry -- first at them, for pulling YET ANOTHER bait and switch, then at myself for believing that they wouldn't. Who am I, Charlie Brown?

Anyhow, here's where we turn it into a good thing, which I will keep insisting makes me seriously happy, because maybe if I think it enough it will.

1) cost research is kind of a lame job, I suspect, but it sounds REALLY good on paper - specifically on my resume. In fact, as described to me by the FM people (once I found out what was up), it is the perfect addition to my clerkship application resume because it involves research, analysis, and writing up written recommendations. Which is much closer to the myth of clerking than estimating how much a new satellite will cost. This could be a big help.

2) I am now absolved of any obligation to feel loyalty toward my employer. If they put me where I wanted to go, I'd feel pretty crappy about leaving. Whether they really merited that loyalty or not, I'd feel like I owed them something. Now? HA! The bait and switch routine got really old the first year, and they have now attempted to sabotage my second year, too. I owe them nothing, and I should feel free to continue pursuing other opportunities. Since I routinely stab my own self in the back as a result of undeserved employer loyalty, this is a big deal, and a major happy. I DO NOT OWE THEM LOYALTY! YAY!

Prudence · 10-06-2009, 08:22 PM

I'm on a roll - sorry. This one's short.

I normally have very vivid nightmares every. single. night. Lately, I've been having very vivid happy dreams about getting interviews through unexpected connections, arranging for movers and looking at rentals in other areas because I got a fabulous new job, etc.... I *never* have happy dreams. This is refreshing change of pace and hopefully a harbinger of future success.

Ghoulish Delight · 10-06-2009, 09:39 PM

After two separate bike shops told me that a 20 minute lube/tune up would take several days I just went ahead and did it myself. It's like riding a brand new bike. Yay!

Deebs · 10-07-2009, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Ghoulish Delight

After two separate bike shops told me that a 20 minute lube/tune up would take several days I just went ahead and did it myself. It's like riding a brand new bike. Yay!

Easier than changing that fan in your bathroom? DudecanDIY.
I'm hopeless at that stuff. You are a genius in my estimation.

Ghoulish Delight · 10-07-2009, 11:12 AM

Far, far easier. Though I didn't really do much in terms of tuning up the mechanics of the bike (calibrate brakes, or derailleurs), just cleaned the hell out of the chain, re-lubed it and lubed the other joints. But that alone made a noticeable difference in how the bike rides, and it cost half of what I was about to pay to the shops (actually, well under half considering that I have enough of all of the cleaning and lubricating materials left to do it several more times).

wendybeth · 10-12-2009, 01:58 PM

Had to switch from the Vent thread to the Happy thread- just got my car out of the shop ($500) and it runs great! I could totally tell my car was happy. They said the only other thing they could think of that it needs is a new muffler (it still has the original, and sounds like a muscle car) but that it could wait until my wallet replenishes itself. The mechanic said that my car is really in great shape, especially for it's age, and well worth fixing as opposed to dumping for a new car.

(I really do love my car- best car I have ever owned).

10-06-2009, 08:02 PM	#884
Prudence Beelzeboobs, Esq. Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Gavel - I haz it Posts: 6,287	So, I have a nasty cold, which is making me miserable, and I have to be at this training all week - and I can't call in sick or I get cut from all trainings for a year. Nice. So, you may be asking: why is this in the happy thread? Because today I got to be smart again. We had a big group project and I was the one who actually understood what was going on (because this is the third class in a sequence and I actually retain information) and was able to take the lead. And I got to hear: "Leanne! We're really glad you're on our team!" And it's true - we had by far the best, most detailed presentation. (Handled mostly by me.) I even got a "Nicely done" from someone on another team during our potty break. I have spent a year being told that I can't possibly have any relevant ideas to contribute and that I have no useful skills to offer my employer -- primarily, I believe, because they didn't have anything relevant or useful when they were in my position, and they can't imagine - despite ample evidence on the ol' resume - that I could possibly be any better than they were. Oh, and when I let my contact at the contractor know I was being reassigned, he replied that he feels I represent the best side of the government, with a professional demeanor and asking the most insightful questions he'd heard in a long time. On the one hand, that's really sad. On the other hand, it means I really am that good, and the reason I'm bored out of my mind and feeling like I do nothing is that I'm woefully under-utilized. __________________ traguna macoities tracorum satis de
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10-06-2009, 08:18 PM	#885
Prudence Beelzeboobs, Esq. Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Gavel - I haz it Posts: 6,287	Yes, two from me today. So, I was going to put this in the vent thread, but I'm working really hard on re-training myself to see the positive in situations. Therefore, I'm choosing to post this here. I have finished a year in hell and it is time for me to rotate. And I actually am going to rotate, which all on its own is a happy thing, as I am so over the interpersonal drama, malicious gossip, and back-stabbery in my current assignment. And I was all excited, because they said I could choose where to go next. I researched it, investigated the people I'd be working with, and went with what THEY -- the head of FM and minions -- recommended. I wanted to go to a central staff position instead of a wing position, to get a different perspective. The particular function I chose was cost estimating, because I was promised it's very difficult and if this past year is any indication, I'll need all the difficulty I can get just to maintain a sense that I'm doing any work at all. It was approved. Everyone was there - the Col said it was agreed. So, turns out, they changed their minds. And didn't bother to tell me. I'm going to Cost Research instead. Now, I had very specific reasons for picking Cost Estimating - specifically that they have a rigorous 3-year training schedule and the people at the top there are universally respected and liked across base. I know nothing about cost research. I spent about 2 hours being angry -- first at them, for pulling YET ANOTHER bait and switch, then at myself for believing that they wouldn't. Who am I, Charlie Brown? Anyhow, here's where we turn it into a good thing, which I will keep insisting makes me seriously happy, because maybe if I think it enough it will. 1) cost research is kind of a lame job, I suspect, but it sounds REALLY good on paper - specifically on my resume. In fact, as described to me by the FM people (once I found out what was up), it is the perfect addition to my clerkship application resume because it involves research, analysis, and writing up written recommendations. Which is much closer to the myth of clerking than estimating how much a new satellite will cost. This could be a big help. 2) I am now absolved of any obligation to feel loyalty toward my employer. If they put me where I wanted to go, I'd feel pretty crappy about leaving. Whether they really merited that loyalty or not, I'd feel like I owed them something. Now? HA! The bait and switch routine got really old the first year, and they have now attempted to sabotage my second year, too. I owe them nothing, and I should feel free to continue pursuing other opportunities. Since I routinely stab my own self in the back as a result of undeserved employer loyalty, this is a big deal, and a major happy. I DO NOT OWE THEM LOYALTY! YAY! __________________ traguna macoities tracorum satis de
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10-06-2009, 08:22 PM	#886
Prudence Beelzeboobs, Esq. Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Gavel - I haz it Posts: 6,287	I'm on a roll - sorry. This one's short. I normally have very vivid nightmares every. single. night. Lately, I've been having very vivid happy dreams about getting interviews through unexpected connections, arranging for movers and looking at rentals in other areas because I got a fabulous new job, etc.... I never have happy dreams. This is refreshing change of pace and hopefully a harbinger of future success. __________________ traguna macoities tracorum satis de
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10-06-2009, 09:39 PM	#887
Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	After two separate bike shops told me that a 20 minute lube/tune up would take several days I just went ahead and did it myself. It's like riding a brand new bike. Yay! __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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10-07-2009, 11:12 AM	#889
Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	Far, far easier. Though I didn't really do much in terms of tuning up the mechanics of the bike (calibrate brakes, or derailleurs), just cleaned the hell out of the chain, re-lubed it and lubed the other joints. But that alone made a noticeable difference in how the bike rides, and it cost half of what I was about to pay to the shops (actually, well under half considering that I have enough of all of the cleaning and lubricating materials left to do it several more times). __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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10-12-2009, 01:58 PM	#890
wendybeth Nevermind Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,847	Had to switch from the Vent thread to the Happy thread- just got my car out of the shop ($500) and it runs great! I could totally tell my car was happy. They said the only other thing they could think of that it needs is a new muffler (it still has the original, and sounds like a muscle car) but that it could wait until my wallet replenishes itself. The mechanic said that my car is really in great shape, especially for it's age, and well worth fixing as opposed to dumping for a new car. (I really do love my car- best car I have ever owned). __________________
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