Live From The Wang: I love my Job

A Mommy Blog About Raising Men, Not Boys.

Sunday, September 18, 2005

I love my Job

So have I ever mentioned how much I love my job? I really do. I think it's because I like to be in charge and tell people what to do. I do a lot of different things, at my place of business but mostly, I just tell people what to do. It's kind of like being a general. You don't ACTUALLY do the work a lot of the time, and it bites you in the ass a LOT when you count on the other people to do things because they fuck it up don't do it right.....but still.
I love my job.
A lot of what I do is assessment and reaction. "What is going on here?" and then "Let's do X to fix it".
Pretty cool job, eh? I feel bad for my boss though, his job seems to be to run through mine fields left by his employees.
I swear, I don't MEAN to drop mines around ........

31 comments:

Anonymous said...: yeah, but can you get me some cool chenille pillow shams and a couple of dust ruffles?; Sun Sep 18, 10:29:00 PM
Gidge said...: well, yes I can.
Except that Chenille isn't COOL.......you've GOT to post with your name so that I can mock you now.; Sun Sep 18, 10:51:00 PM
Anonymous said...: Okay, I'm not posting my name til you admit that chenille is cool, and know that I'll trade almost anything for some shams and dust ruffles...sexual favors when you're feeling unloved, chocolate and coffee when you're down, & I can even make some nasty cheese fries if you're desperate.; Mon Sep 19, 06:54:00 PM
Gidge said...: Wait a minute, you're going to give me chocolate AND cheese fries? I think I love you. You're right, I've always misjudged Chenille. It IS cool.......; Mon Sep 19, 10:50:00 PM
Gidge said...: Unless you're a chick.
No lesbian flirting on my blog.
I'm not anti lesbian, I'm anti lesbian FLIRTING on my blog.; Mon Sep 19, 11:34:00 PM
Sarah, Goon Squad Sarah said...: It's not me but, for chocolate and cheese fries I'd be hard pressed to care if it was a girl or a guy.; Tue Sep 20, 08:33:00 AM
Anonymous said...: Okay, I was kidding about the sexual favors, although some of my best friends ARE lesbians (you know, not that there's anything wrong with it...)

I'm afraid you'll be terribly disappointed if I unmask. I've been reading your blogs for quite some time and enjoyed the pukey birth stories especially - even told my sister about them and we had a laugh.

But I'll go away now, wouldn't want you to think I was 'stalking' you, but first, can you explain 'the Wang of America'?

Is it a boy thing? I have girls, so don't get it.

I'm jealous that you have such fun and friends, all mine are far away.

Ta ta!; Tue Sep 20, 04:49:00 PM
Anonymous said...: The problem is, now I'm even MORE curious as to who you are!
And I doubt I could be disappointed even if you were some person I don't remember from the third grade............so you need to confess who you are.
I might be happy to hear from you, you know.
And some of my best friends are lesbians too.....I just don't get it on with them.
Identify please. -
Gidge; Tue Sep 20, 05:13:00 PM
Gidge said...: Florida is the Wang of America - it hangs off like a penis.
And I LIVE there.
Get it?
Now........IDENTIFY!
Oh come on, at least email me.; Tue Sep 20, 07:57:00 PM
Anonymous said...: Okay, I got it, I got it.

Lovin' the Sunshine State, eh?

Sorry to build this into such a big mystery, it's not, trust me.

(Ooooh, beware the person who says 'trust me', because you know what comes next - 'the check's in the mail' and 'I won't come in your mouth').

Sorry if I offend anyone's sensibilities, but those ARE the 3 big lies.

And no, I have no clue where you were in the 3rd grade, because I was right here, in the big old 'WANG of America', in about the first grade...

Okay, sorry again, I just want to prolong it 'cause I know you're gonna be disappointed.

This is kinda fun, right? I should've never commented, should've just kept observing.

It's like when you have to TELL someone it's your birthday, the resulting wishes mean less than nothing.

Once you find out, the thrill will be gone.

so far you have 2 clues...I'll think about more tomorrow; Tue Sep 20, 09:28:00 PM
Gidge said...: The clues thus far......
You have a sister.
You have girls (plural?)
You lived in Florida when you were a child and are 2 years young than me - give or take?
Let the games begin.; Tue Sep 20, 11:22:00 PM
Sarah, Goon Squad Sarah said...: I am on the edge of my seat.; Wed Sep 21, 01:31:00 PM
Anonymous said...: Well, I can't think of any more tantalizing clues.

How about, I've never met you before in my life, but was intrigued by your emails, then your blogs, and thought to myself

"Hey, self, that person sounds like a possible partner in crime, a fellow crab who is really sweet WAAAAAAAAAAAY underneath, intelligent, sarcastic - in other words, a gem among women."

Being the figurative LEPER in the group, I was at a loss for a way to let this funky chick know that I'd like to meet for coffee sometime (minus the lesbian undertones, of course). heheheheh

How does one make friends when you're over 30, not in school, and somewhat on the outs with those you have something in common with??

'nuff said for now.

(that's 'enough', by the way, not 'MUFF' for any of you sickos reading this!)

And I really AM hot for the chenille, I was pretty fanatical about the Wed. am sale for awhile, but lately it's been pretty sparse.; Wed Sep 21, 02:23:00 PM
Anonymous said...: If you don't work for me, near me or with me how do you know I am a chenille pusher?
-Bridgette; Wed Sep 21, 05:56:00 PM
Anonymous said...: from your email, of course! long ago and far away...

I should get a job there for the fringe (sorry, bad pun) benefits, but aside from the whole 'watch the kids' thing, I don't play well with other in work situations.

I finally learned my limitations, and by God, I'm sticking with it as long as I can milk it (ooh, does that count as a bad pun if I didn't breastfeed?)

Of course, I don't know if I could keep control of myself around 'Curt the Hottie' - that man's a sex machine, obviously.

ugh.; Wed Sep 21, 06:36:00 PM
Gidge said...: I'm not so sure I'd call Kurt a hottie, and I'm also not sure about the sex machine part but he's a nice enough guy.
I don't really think that I'd call you the leper of the group...you're actually sort of the mystery on my blog right now. I'm still terribly curious.
So fine, I don't know you. But how the heck did you ever read one of my emails then? You must know someone I know.......
so - I still say unmask. I think at this point there are at least 3 people who will be fascinated even if you turn out to be Elmer Fudd. (okay actually Elmer Fudd would ROCK - but you get the point).
Email me (contact info on my profile is valild!); Thu Sep 22, 07:47:00 AM
Sarah, Goon Squad Sarah said...: UNMASK, UNMASK, UNMASK!; Thu Sep 22, 08:43:00 AM
Anonymous said...: Sorry - I'm not the leper of the bloggers, I'm the leper of another group you belong to...

Yes, I have 2 girls, TWINS!

Sorry if I sent you on a mad scramble to figure out which one of your employees was invading your life.

You sent an email long ago to the group about the linen sale, and I promptly went to it (and continued going every 2 weeks).

I have purchased lots of chenille, but it's become a small obsession.

That is where I've read your emails and thought - "I like her", but figured I am pretty much reviled in that setting.

So, my name...

My name is MUD!

You also left your blog tag in one of your emails, I went there out of curiosity and laughed my ass off.

So, mystery almost solved.

With the Kurt thing, I had to post a comment on the Vegas pic, too.; Thu Sep 22, 09:15:00 AM
Anonymous said...: Hello Heidi!
-Bridgette; Thu Sep 22, 10:11:00 AM
Anonymous said...: Hi there!!

So, did I screw up any possible chance that you'll come out and play...?; Thu Sep 22, 10:28:00 AM
Anonymous said...: Sorry, I didn't sign that last one.

I also have to tell you, my bedroom is pink, pink, pink, and there are about 7 chenille pillows (L.Source) going on in there.

A feather boa and pink beads wrapped around a lamp that is affectionately known as 'Mrs. Howell'

A bit of a bordello, and thank God my husband is secure in his masculinity.

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I have to say, I thought it was really ballsy - the post about Hurricane Katrina. I totally agree, and here's a recent email I received on 'the other' twins club. You might find it interesting reading...

Heidi; Thu Sep 22, 10:43:00 AM
Anonymous said...: Hey you didn't post me the other email....
-Bridgette; Thu Sep 22, 01:06:00 PM
Becky said...: Oh, please. How can you be so ignorant?

http://urbanlegends.about.com/library/bl_so_i_volunteered.htm

"Update #3: A variant has surfaced which appears to have been "signed" by a Richard L. Johnston, M.D. of Jackson, Mississippi. Dr. Johnston is a real person, but he did not write this text; like thousands of other people, he simply forwarded it to friends and family. Unhappily for him, however, his email program automatically appended his name and address to the message, and copies with that signature have been forwarded, forwarded, and forwarded again, to the point where many people now assume he was the author. He was not."; Thu Sep 22, 04:23:00 PM
Tim said...: Don't forget to read the other updates from the becky's link:

Update: Based on message board discussions of the text around the Web, it appears it was originally published on a MySpace blog authored by a Houston resident named Maher. I emailed him to verify this and give him an opportunity to respond.

Update #2: Maher responded to my email and acknowledged writing the piece on his blog on September 4, 2005. Though he can't account for why his observations differ so much from everyone else's, he stands by their accuracy and denies being a racist, adding that as an immigrant from the Middle East he has been a victim of racism himself. He claims, rather, that the real target of his criticism is people with a "Welfare mentality" who expect the government to take care of them, a description he seems to believe fits the majority of New Orleans evacuees.; Thu Sep 22, 05:22:00 PM
Heidi said...: Um, how am I ignorant? I went to the site you referenced, and here is a piece you neglected to copy.
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Based on message board discussions of the text around the Web, it appears it was originally published on a MySpace blog authored by a Houston resident named Maher. I emailed him to verify this and give him an opportunity to respond.

Update #2: Maher responded to my email and acknowledged writing the piece on his blog on September 4, 2005. Though he can't account for why his observations differ so much from everyone else's, he stands by their accuracy and denies being a racist, adding that as an immigrant from the Middle East he has been a victim of racism himself. He claims, rather, that the real target of his criticism is people with a "Welfare mentality" who expect the government to take care of them, a description he seems to believe fits the majority of New Orleans evacuees.

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And I guess the looting, rapes, and other violent crime that has been widely reported is all fake, too?

Once again, say the word 'racist', and everyone runs to hide. I don't think it is racist, it is, as stated, a protest against those people who feel 'the system' owes them something.

I find it particularly interesting that the person who authored it stands by his statements and is willing to be branded ignorant, racist, and just a horrible person in general.

My sister in law is currently in New Orleans, so I'll be interested to hear her view.

I don't feel there's any need for me to go on and on about how I'm sure there are decent, hard working people who were tragically affected by the storm...

We all know that.

Why is it so difficult to believe him, when one can believe other people had a positive experience?

Love as always to you, Becky...

Heidi; Thu Sep 22, 05:26:00 PM
Sarah, Goon Squad Sarah said...: I don't think it's cool to post people's personal information on someone else's blog. You just gave the whole internet that woman's phone number and address.

That is really messed up.; Thu Sep 22, 05:36:00 PM
Becky said...: I didn't say I didn't believe whoever wrote this. I think it's ignorant to pass it off as being written by someone who didn't write it. Check the facts.; Thu Sep 22, 07:18:00 PM
Heidi said...: Okay, that's reasonable. I thought he WAS the author of the piece, and he was deliberately using his personal information to prove its validity.

That was a mistake. (I assume that's what you meant, if not, I don't know which woman you are referring to ?)

It was certainly an honest mistake, and as it was forwarded to me that way, I passed it on.

While 2 wrongs don't make a right, the e-mail is making the rounds to hundreds (if not more) people exactly as I forwarded it.

Also, I had originally sent it to Bridgette in a personal email, but assumed she didn't get it since she was asking about it.

Other than that, it's simply a divergent point of view in today's super-cautious ultra PC environment.

Deserving of discussion? I think so.; Thu Sep 22, 07:20:00 PM
Gidge said...: I am digesting this entire string........comments or posts later. I'm packing for Disney for a long weekend.; Thu Sep 22, 10:06:00 PM
Heidi said...: oops, I'm a dolt, I re-read the email and noticed I had not deleted the sender's info.

My bad.

Mitigating circumstances - it came to me along with a 'CC' list about 5 inches tall, so I would say that anyone who includes their personal info in an email that widely distributed...what are they thinkin'?

Let's all lift it up for prayer...; Thu Sep 22, 11:07:00 PM
Heidi said...: another quick thought...
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The information I neglected to delete IS, however, her work number and address, so any psychos will have to harass her at the law firm she presumably is employed by.

Also, I'm feeling a little miffed that she would mention prayer in a public email, and although I've never met the woman, I bet her kids say the Pledge of Allegiance with the 'God' reference in it.

The horror!

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Enjoy Mickey & the Gang, I will be taking the girls there for the FIRST TIME in the next week or so, with the triplet Disney veterans.; Thu Sep 22, 11:15:00 PM