tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23114430.post116006975706919803..comments2023-07-07T02:33:03.901-07:00Comments on Hell & High Water: Back to RealityUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23114430.post-1160408276043885952006-10-09T08:37:00.000-07:002006-10-09T08:37:00.000-07:00I do know how you feel--for a while, the only teac...I do know how you feel--for a while, the only teachers left (people bail here by the handful) were the 'guys'--the 'guys' talked sports, bitched about work (and I do my share of bitching, but when it's ALL bitch bitch bitch and no 'Alabama was frickin' hilarious--fun post, really!!!! then you just can't stand it anymore) and anything creative, or slightly female or even a little left of center got shot down at the table. I started eating in my room--they just pissed me off. Eventually, we actually hired women, who have children and everything, and suddenly I wasn't such a purple trout in a goldfish bowl... and suddenly I could bear the company of 'the guys' for a while because there would be few girls in there too... changes do happen eventually...they're just frickin slow!!! (I want to hear about your next trip... too much fun!!!)Amy Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04885706951931450373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23114430.post-1160386731521516902006-10-09T02:38:00.000-07:002006-10-09T02:38:00.000-07:00The trip away sounds like it was just what you nee...The trip away sounds like it was just what you needed. I made a promise to myself - after a terrible job where I cried everyday (and I'm not a crier either) that I would never again stay in a job that I hated. It's hard to do thought when you are the main breadwinner (as I was at the time). When I found myself in a negative situation for the second time I started job-hunting and found a new job before I resigned so that I had a safety net. Don't know if that is possible in your industry? Hope it works out.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23114430.post-1160284179301054722006-10-07T22:09:00.000-07:002006-10-07T22:09:00.000-07:00Sounds like a fun trip. My assvice is that life i...Sounds like a fun trip. My assvice is that life is too short to work a job that you hate. The only reason I say that is from personal experience...<BR/><BR/>How cool that you saw Eliot!Rhondahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05528230176238673876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23114430.post-1160273361526632312006-10-07T19:09:00.000-07:002006-10-07T19:09:00.000-07:00Hey bloggie friend! I hear you about work...it ca...Hey bloggie friend! I hear you about work...it can be soooo bad for your soul if you are somewhere that just doesn't fit. I have experienced that before and to some extent even still do. I love the district I work for and most of my colleagues, but I really haven't created "friendships" at work. I hope things improve :-)Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07193871656856690097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23114430.post-1160266818736000652006-10-07T17:20:00.000-07:002006-10-07T17:20:00.000-07:00Sounds like you guys had quite the party in Alabam...Sounds like you guys had quite the party in Alabama! I loved the story about G stripping down to swim with C. Funny thing is, I have a gay friend, named "G," who would so do that! Slow-motion bound and all.<BR/><BR/>As for your job, sorry it is sucking right now. I was in a job like that for a little over a year, and it was miserable. Eating lunch alone in a hole of an office... not fun! That's when I left to become a teacher. I may not make as much, but my work days are MUCH happier. I hope you find a place thaat is happier for you soon too. Hang in there!Jennihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01411980588192653910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23114430.post-1160231488658816452006-10-07T07:31:00.000-07:002006-10-07T07:31:00.000-07:00Fried Pickles? What kind of sheltered life have I ...Fried Pickles? What kind of sheltered life have I led to have never have heard of such a thing before? <BR/>Good luck with the garage sale!Tiffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03241317724344837345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23114430.post-1160230466493238952006-10-07T07:14:00.000-07:002006-10-07T07:14:00.000-07:00Your business trip is not any different then mine ...Your business trip is not any different then mine were... I loved all the heavy handed bartenders!<BR/><BR/>I do hope your work situation gets better. I know also when I was working when we working on our first adoption (before I got pregnant) - it really was a necessary evil - and didn't provide a distraction - but became a distraction!<BR/><BR/>Good to have you back!Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04275708537867627681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23114430.post-1160159771495158742006-10-06T11:36:00.000-07:002006-10-06T11:36:00.000-07:00((HUGS)) Work is where you spend most of your tim...((HUGS)) Work is where you spend most of your time. So when you're off there, it kinda throws everything off. I hope you can find something that works better for you soon.mama khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05070909433011566246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23114430.post-1160148537524420922006-10-06T08:28:00.000-07:002006-10-06T08:28:00.000-07:00Just wanted to say Hi, We're adopting from Colombi...Just wanted to say Hi, We're adopting from Colombia as well!!Stacey, Mike and las cinco chicas locashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04442341990943900752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23114430.post-1160086450978592742006-10-05T15:14:00.000-07:002006-10-05T15:14:00.000-07:00I wish I could have been at the pool. It sounds li...I wish I could have been at the pool. It sounds like it was a lot of fun. Glad you had a good tripMelissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01198865194061711110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23114430.post-1160084668100503742006-10-05T14:44:00.000-07:002006-10-05T14:44:00.000-07:00Sounds like a great break from "real" life! How f...Sounds like a great break from "real" life! How fun!<BR/><BR/>Thanks for your comment on my blog. I'd be signing up for adoption in a minute if (when) I can get DH on board. It still scares him.beaglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17627886826215379414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23114430.post-1160084107951218212006-10-05T14:35:00.000-07:002006-10-05T14:35:00.000-07:00drunk gay wet guy. can't have more fun than that!...drunk gay wet guy. can't have more fun than that!<BR/><BR/>Sorry work sucks. I think in general work always sucks.Ellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14031192870889190777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23114430.post-1160078603481731182006-10-05T13:03:00.000-07:002006-10-05T13:03:00.000-07:00I was wondering where you've been. Wow- very excit...I was wondering where you've been. Wow- very exciting work meeting. I was in New York last week and mine was NOTHING like that.<BR/><BR/>I'm sorry work is so stressful. But you are right, now is not the time for upheaval. I'd try to find as many venting opportunities as you can (how far away is the other office, could you meet some of your peers for lunch every once in a while) to get you through the adoption. Once you're home with baby and things are calmer, maybe you can reassess. <BR/><BR/>Well I've filled up my a**vice quota for the day, so I'll stop now.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23114430.post-1160078336557079352006-10-05T12:58:00.000-07:002006-10-05T12:58:00.000-07:00You live quite a life!(I left a really long commen...You live quite a life!<BR/><BR/>(I left a really long comment earlier but blogger ate it and I don't have the energy to reconstruct it. So that sentence sums it up.)Jennefer https://www.blogger.com/profile/13211125406054375163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23114430.post-1160075469778080702006-10-05T12:11:00.000-07:002006-10-05T12:11:00.000-07:00Your little pool party sounds like it was a blast!...Your little pool party sounds like it was a blast!<BR/><BR/>Too bad you can't feel like that more often.<BR/><BR/>That is terrible about your job situation. I hope you find some way to make changes, life is so short.<BR/><BR/>Glad you had a good time.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com