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Sunday, November 30, 2003
I'm in a better mood today. I just finished my shift, and tomorrow our downstairs roommates will be moved out and we will be getting Internet access at home again. That's right, finally I'll be able to wax boringly from the comfort of my own home!
Anyway, I don't want to hang out here any longer, so that's it for today.
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by Tabby at 11/30/2003 03:00:00 p.m.
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Saturday, November 29, 2003
Man, does the pettiness here at work piss me off sometimes. I do the company's website. Because of that, I had Internet access at regular terminals. The whining and bitching that went on when at least one person I know of found this out, well I discovered today that my access from most of the terminals gone and I can only get online from the computer in the foyer, not the one I use to work on the website. Oh well. Now I can't get online from there. To wallow in the pettiness, I can't do the updates anymore. Well, I probably could, but I'm not going to if they're going to make the process more of a pain in the ass for me. It may not be a long walk to check to see if everything's posted okay, if I can even still post stuff without the access, but it's enough to make me wash my hands of the whole thing. Life's a bitch, and I can be too.
Petty? Yes. But that seems to be a requirement to work here.
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by Tabby at 11/29/2003 03:18:00 p.m.
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Tuesday, November 25, 2003
Blah blah blah blah. Blah blah blah, blah blah blah blah. Blah blah? Blah blah BLAH blah! Hahahahaha!
Okay. I got nothin'. I'm off for three days, see you Saturday!
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by Tabby at 11/25/2003 09:11:00 p.m.
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Monday, November 24, 2003
If only I could have said
that I'd like to live in bed
snuggled warm with no worry
never galloping in a hurry
that's the life I'd like to have
but only with a ton of salve
the bed sores I could live without
otherwise I'm quite devout.
Thank you.
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by Tabby at 11/24/2003 10:11:00 p.m.
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Sunday, November 23, 2003
I am developing a serious hate for Caller ID, which is fine for screening your calls, but don't return calls from numbers you don't recognize. Hey, it might be a wrong number. However, if you insist on doing this and you get a business, don't just say, "Someone tried calling me from there," especially hours later. That's just moronic. The office I work at has several employees and we all have busy phones with calls coming in and going out. If you tell me that someone tried calling you, I have no idea who the hell you are. Let the employee know your name and phone number and that someone tried calling you at whatever time it was, would they be able to find out who it was that tried calling and why. Give them time to search for the caller, and give them more information if required. Don't expect them to know who the hell you are just because someone tried calling you. Hey, like it or not you're not the center of the universe. "Hey! It's Joe! Joe's returning our call! This is Joe, right? Everyone, it's Joe!" No. It doesn't work like that.
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by Tabby at 11/23/2003 08:07:00 p.m.
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Friday, November 21, 2003
Damn it's cold outside! Brrrrr! But that's okay, I can bundle up. Too cold is always better than too hot because you can add layers. Eventually there is only so much you can take off. I don't mind walking around naked, but I refuse to remove my skin. Still though, it's freakin' cold out there.
You want to know what's insane? Tomorrow a whole bunch of people are going to sit outside in this watching a hockey game played by old, mostly retired players. What's wrong with them? Wayne Gretzky was on the front page of one of our daily papers today because of it. I guess even I can understand wanting to be in the crowd for a game with him and several of his old Cup-winning Oiler compadres one last time, but not in this Arctic climate!
I wouldn't mind having a piece of the hot chocolate concession though...
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by Tabby at 11/21/2003 02:14:00 p.m.
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Tuesday, November 18, 2003
The December schedule is out and except for four evenings, I've got almost all day shifts. That's actually a good thing, because my goal is to get to straight day shifts. Once my taxes are paid off, I'll have money and will my evenings free, I may actually start having a life again. May. But still, it'll be a chance. That's all I ask for.
Not that I'll be doing much with these two days off I've got coming after this shift. Maybe some grocery shopping. Definitely some laundry. I'm all trembling with excitement. Don't try holding me back, world, 'cause here I come!
What do I have planned if I do ever get straight day shifts? Bowling. Yeah, you read that right. I'd like to join a bowling league because it's something to do and I do enjoy the game. Besides, I'm over the whole nightclub thing. Have been for quite a while now. I think the last time I was at one was New Year 1999/2000. Wow, I can't believe it's been that long already! Holy crap time is flying by.
At least I've got blog immorality.
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by Tabby at 11/18/2003 08:23:00 p.m.
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Monday, November 17, 2003
I'm just so angry today. But that's neither here nor there because the Esks won the Grey Cup! Whoo hoo!
Okay, maybe I'm not that excited but I am happy when a local team wins a championship. It's a civic pride thing, even if I don't care about the sports themselves. The Grey Cup is the championship of the Canadian Football League and the Edmonton Eskimos are our team and good for them for winning. Still, it's only football so I can't get myself too worked up over it. It's more like "Yay team" instead of "WHOOOOOOOOO!"
I do have to admit though that as boring as the game is to watch on t.v., I have enjoyed what football games I've gone to watch in person. Baseball on the other hand, I went to a game once and that's the only thing like that I remember ever attending and walking out early. There was an episode of The Simpsons when Homer had to give up drinking for a month, and he went to a baseball game where he realized that without beer it's so incredibly dull there. I don't really drink, so I didn't have outside help to dull my senses.
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by Tabby at 11/17/2003 08:41:00 p.m.
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Sunday, November 16, 2003
I actually went to bed fairly early last night, though still not enough for a full eight hours of sleep but enough for a good six or seven and I'm still so friggin' tired. At least I'm not on a day shift tomorrow, so I'll be sure to get more slumber tonight.
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My roommates and I have been having discussions recently on whether or not it's okay to dislike someone based on their politics. I agree that it is prejudice, but that can be very different than bigotry and in this case I feel that it's okay. If you think it's okay to abolish minimum wage, that health care should be for profit and those that can't afford it are just not trying hard enough, that it's okay to bomb a nation pre-emptively because they might cause you trouble in the future, then I'm sorry but I happen to think there is a huge flaw in your personality that makes me not particularly care for you as a person. In other words, I don't like you.
There is much I find utterly appalling in conservatism, particularly social conservatism but more and more in economic conservatism as well, and how can I like someone who has views I find utterly appalling? Now, I'm not calling all conservatives racist, but I would like to make a valid comparison... If you were a member of the Ku Klux Klan, but a non-violent one and in every other way an upstanding member of society and a fun and loyal friend, should I disregard your racism and still like you, or would that serious flaw in your personality be enough for me to not like you? I say it is.
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by Tabby at 11/16/2003 03:07:00 p.m.
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Saturday, November 15, 2003
Damn. I got Morrowind: Game of the Year Edition for my PC last night. Don't expect to see me come out of my room for the next few months now.
Okay, it may not be that bad and I'll actually be able leave the computer to do other stuff. It's just nice to now be able to play the game at my convenience now short of having to work or sleep. Though I was playing around getting used to the controls and interface because I'm used to the XBox version so I did stay up way too late and now I'm pooped. Early bedtime for me tonight.
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by Tabby at 11/15/2003 12:14:00 p.m.
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Friday, November 14, 2003
I really did a number on myself the other night. First off, I tried to squeeze past the open dishwasher door at home and gouged my leg real good on the oven handle. Just that, I could live with. But later that night one of the dogs wanted out. There are two doors we could use, but one of them disturbs the people downstairs at night so I had to put him out the other one.
Now the thing is, this dog is an anal-retentive idiot and it has to be the other door he goes out or he stands there staring at you. If you go to sit down, he'll then change his mind and go out the one he's supposed to. Now I didn't feel like playing this game, so I tried to go out and have him follow me. First step out the door, fine. It was going down a step in the dark where all that ice I didn't notice was, and I was barefoot so there was no traction whatsoever.
After picking my scraped self up I decided to not go back up the way I came down, so I went around to skip the stairs entirely and go right onto the landing, except I didn't raise my foot high enough and whacked my toe against the cold, hard concrete very, very hard. It feels better today, but was still sore all of yesterday.
There you have my secret shame. I am a klutz. How I've gotten this far in life without breaking a bone is beyond me. But if I pay close attention to what I'm doing, I can be very safe. I used to work at a liquor store and climbed over boxes and shelves and scaffold-like structures like a monkey to get to product to stock. I'm talking very highly stacked product. There were staff members who refused to do that, but I enjoyed it. Without falling to my death! That's because I was paying attention. When I don't pay attention, I crack my toe against concrete steps moments after almost breaking my neck slipping on ice.
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by Tabby at 11/14/2003 01:10:00 p.m.
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Monday, November 10, 2003
They tried to suck me in to another shift for tomorrow, but no, damn it, I don't want the extra money! Well, I do, but I also want a full, real long weekend with holiday pay for the one day, and that's what I currently have right now so I'm going to take it. Besides which, I'm a little pissy about this place now and all the complaining that goes on over every little thing by everyone about everyone, so it wasn't exactly the best time to ask me. Seriously, sometimes adults can be worse than children with the tattling.
Yes, someone wrote a supervisor an e-mail about something I "refused to learn" for one of the programs we use here, and yes, I do remember refusing to learn when someone said they would show me about 3 minutes before the end of my shift, but I then went and apologized for my tone and said I would learn it but on another shift when there is time to do so.
I've been here over a year and a half now, and you know what? Not once in that time have I written an e-mail bitching about someone in particular, and once I did write about some people in general not doing their work, but there are people here who seem to be unable to place anything in context or talk to people to their faces if there are issues. Why do I even bother apologizing to people or explaining anything to them if they're just going to fire off an e-mail anyway? Really, what is the fucking point?
This isn't the first time, I'm sure you can tell. I have a particular sense of humour that not everyone gets and I am aware of it, but I can't tell you how often it's gotten back to me that so-and-so took it seriously. You'd think I've been here long enough now that they would be able to tell the difference between when I'm serious and when I'm not. I should have also shown by now that when I know I'm in the wrong, I will be upfront about it an apologize.
Oh well, this has helped and I'm already getting over it. I'm going to enjoy my three days off where I know I'll be around people who get me.
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by Tabby at 11/10/2003 06:17:00 p.m.
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Sunday, November 09, 2003
My roommates found a lost dog last night in a bank foyer when they went to use the automatic teller. It was a pretty big mutt too. So, doing the right thing they brought him home so they could call the pound and having him picked up. Of course, being at night they weren't able to do that, and went they tried to bring the dog there the pound was closed. Why there isn't a 24 hour service I don't know. Anyway, because of this they brought the dog back and kept him at our place for the night.
Now the thing is, my roommates already have two dogs, so this led to some trying to introduce them, but one of them not being happy enough with the new canine visitor that they had to keep them all seperated for the night.
It all worked out, and this morning my one roomie was able to get ahold of someone from Edmonton Bylaw who could come pick the dog up, and being the only one in animal control working today wasn't able to get there until this afternoon.
All this is fine and dandy, but where this whole tale goes horribly awry is when the officer told my roommates that if the dog isn't claimed in four days, they get first choice if they choose to adopt him.
No. Please say no...
Yes. They said yes. They really like the animal and want to make sure he gets a good home if he's not picked up (and he had a collar on, but no tags) so they will definitely adopt him if it comes to that. Damn it. I can barely move from the living room to the kitchen as it is without tripping over two of the things, but three? At least it'll only be for a few short months should this happen, because we are parting as roommates next summer.
Damn.
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by Tabby at 11/09/2003 06:22:00 p.m.
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Saturday, November 08, 2003
When I move this summer, I really hope I find a good, affordable apartment within walking distance from work. I'm just really tired of taking the bus in the area I have to on Friday and Saturday nights. Once I get off the bus and off that avenue the area gets better as I walk north, but that doesn't make it any less harrowing getting there.
Okay, maybe "harrowing" is an exaggeration, but I still don't like it and really just don't feel comfortable. Frankly the day I'll be able to afford a car is going to be a day for celebration. It may not be the best thing for the environment, but tell that to my nerves. The thing is, I'm not even one of those women who are scared of their own shadow. I walk around freely at night will little fear but I do have a healthy caution and do pay attention to my surroundings. Part of that healthy caution is a desire to avoid higher risk areas when at all possible, though to be fair it's not the worst part of the city. It's just that there is a fair amount of bar traffic around and I would just prefer to be away from that.
So I'm keeping my fingers crossed that by summer I can afford to live somewhere somewhat better. Wish me luck.
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by Tabby at 11/08/2003 05:18:00 p.m.
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Friday, November 07, 2003
It's Friday for most of you but as far as my job goes, it's my Tuesday. Aren't you jealous?
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by Tabby at 11/07/2003 03:49:00 p.m.
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Thursday, November 06, 2003
I really need a life. You know, something to get me out of the house on my days off. Sure, it was relaxing not having to do anything, but on the other hand, I need a life!
That's not asking for too much, is it? I don't think so. Sure, you need some money to do almost anything these days, which I hope to have soon. But it's nice to also have people to do things with, and most of my friends are married and/or have kids, so they don't really have the time or inclination to go out and do the things I want to do. It's not like I have a wide selection of friends to choose from either, which only hurts the cause. I need more friends!
One of the reasons I volunteered at the Fringe Festival this year was to meet people with similar interests. Sure, I met some people who enjoy live theatre, but hardly anyone I clicked with, and those that I felt I did click with it wasn't enough to try to get to know them beyond the few hours we worked together. Ugh. Not that it was a waste of time, because I enjoyed myself and got to see some amazing plays.
It would help if I wasn't working shift work. One steady shift every week would simplify my life greatly and I could actually start attending things where people congregate. But it would have to be day shifts, because I did the graveyard thing once for two years straight and it really wasn't conducive to a social life of any sort. Evening shifts would be even worse.
Well, I'll see what happens once my taxes are paid off and if straight days ever open up. If there is no chance of that happening in the foreseeable future I may have to consider looking for a new job, because I can't keep doing this switch shifting indefinitely.
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by Tabby at 11/06/2003 08:12:00 p.m.
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Monday, November 03, 2003
There was a brand new Simpson's Halloween special last night and it was a good one. Not that they ever have a bad one per se, but some are definitely better than others and this one showed why this has become an annual tradition for some of us. Hell, when the show itself comes to its eventual end, it wouldn't be a bad idea for them to continue making the annual Treehouse of Terrors as specials.
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This is the end of another work week and frankly it's about time. I'm looking to waking up before sunset again and there aren't any more graveyard shifts on this month's schedule, so I don't know if I'm going to have any next month or not. Mine seem to usually come at the end of the month, and I booked New Year off, but I am willing to work Christmas so maybe they'll be giving me the graves then. Who knows. It's still to early for the December schedule anyway. All I know is that nothing but days and evenings for the rest of the month. Now if I can only get straight day shifts.
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by Tabby at 11/03/2003 12:25:00 a.m.
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Sunday, November 02, 2003
My trainee called in sick today, which didn't suprise me because she wasn't looking well last night, so I'm on my own tonight, which is sweet. Not that I'm not enjoying the training, but it feels good to be back into the nitty-gritty of the job, even it is just for a day.
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I don't normally talk about Canadian politics here mostly because most people who read this don't really care, nor should they because unlike American politics what we do here doesn't affect the world at large. That being said...
Currently the party in power federally is the Liberal Party, who I myself have always voted for and will continue to vote for unless I'm given a viable center to center left party to woo me away. They have been running this country for several years now, and this is driving the conservatives livid. They can't stand the party or the prime minister, Jean Chretien, who is retiring anyway.
Some time ago, a bunch of conservatives here in the West fed up with feeling "left out" of decisions in the running of the country broke off from the Progressive Conservative Party and formed the Reform Party.
These malcontents managed to get enough seats within a couple of elections to form the Official Opposition, but were never going to go further than that because they were nothing more than a regional voice and didn't have the appeal to get seats out east.
The "wisdom" then started to develop that because the votes on the right were split, the Liberals kept winning elections and would stay there until they can get back together to get a united right wing party as an alternative for voters.
So ones who hate the Liberals the most, the Reformers, decided to start the Unite the Right movement. They even went so far as to change their name because of the regional rump baggage that came with the one they had. After a false start that resulted in the unfortunate acronym "CCRAP" (I'm not kidding) they eventually because the Canadian Alliance Party, but to their dismay were just viewed as Reform with a new name, which is what they were, so nothing changed.
Now we come to recent events, and the new leader of the Progressive Conservatives has come to terms with the Alliance to form a new united right party, despite his assurances to a rival at the convention to not do that at all in order to get his delegates and votes, so pending a vote in both parties, it looks like there will be a new right wing party in Canada, which looks now to be named the Conservative Party of Canada ("Progressive" being something holding them back, I guess). But will they become the next government? That depends. The Liberals just elected a new leader, Paul Martin, who is quite popular and a little more conservative than Chretien (but not too much so, so they haven't lost my vote yet). Plus, have they truly united the right? How conservative will they be financially and socially? If they don't go far enough, that'll alienate the ultra-conservatives who don't really have many options right now, and if they go too far, they'll alienate the "Pink Tories", the progessive part of the old party, who aren't too far off the Liberals in philosophy and just vote for them.
So I'm not truly convinced the "United Right" is a threat. Which makes me breathe a sigh of relief, because I can't really afford to emigrate right now and a nation awash in Reform Party policy is a nightmare I really don't want to be a part of.
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by Tabby at 11/02/2003 03:13:00 a.m.
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Saturday, November 01, 2003
I didn't even wish everyone a happy Halloween yesterday? What the hell is wrong with me? I love the day, and think it should be a statuatory holiday, despite the fundies giving Chick tracts to the kids instead of something much, much healthier like candy. Hell, even razor blades in apples are less offensive than Chick tracts, but I digress.
Halloween is second only to Christmas in terms of money spent in North America on holiday decorations. Obviously people love it. Let's get a paid day off for it! And seeing as the fundies (gotta love them) want to get rid of the secular aspects of Christmas, let's move all the good stuff like fun and giving to October 31st instead. That'll give us more time then until New Year's Day, so it won't screw up a whole week like the current set-up does.
Still not convinced? Then think of the environment! We can have Halloween trees, and the cool thing about those is that instead of cutting down living trees, you just pick dead ones up off the ground to use. Huh? Huh? Come on, this is a good idea! If everyone who reads my journal gets behind this, we... well, we won't make any difference because frankly there isn't a whole heck of a lot of you, but all great ideas start out with a few lonely voices.
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by Tabby at 11/01/2003 08:24:00 a.m.
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