A little sign language speaks volumes

Week going well so far

Yesterday around 5am I accidentally knocked a book into the toilet. Thankfully it had been cleaned the night before and also wasn't holding much water so the book didn't suffer much damage. I'm still reading it.

I just gleeked on my boss. OK, maybe not on him but in his general direction. To his credit, he didn't blink.

This is going to be an interesting week.

You'd like to think so, wouldn't you!!

Me: Hello! How can I help you?

Customer: can u plz tell me how to watch the live ppv event

Me: Please refresh the page using the F5 key. You will then see the links which allow you to choose from several different bandwidths. Click on the appropriate link; if you're not already logged in, you will be prompted to login using your email address and password to begin viewing the video.

Customer: i have paid for it. can u tell me who won

Me: No, sorry. I was working here and unable to watch it.

Customer: so how do i watch it

Me: Refresh the page, you'll see the links you can click on. Next, click on the link which best matches your bandwidth to begin viewing the event.

Customer: ok, and then?

Me: Click on a link, login using your email address and password and the video will begin playing in Windows Media Player.

Customer: so once i log on to somewebsiteonthenet.com, wat do i do then

Me: Please scroll up and read everything I have typed.

Customer: ok, so i go onto somewebsiteonthenet.com, then i type in my email and password

Customer: and it should b there, is that correct

Me: Yes, you should see it at the site where you made your original purchase.

Customer: ok, thanks \

Customer: i think i could figure it out

Sick

I'm taking a sick day today. I always feel some guilt whenever I call in sick. I could be losing blood from a major artery and I'd still feel guilt. Maybe it's not guilt so much but empathy for my coworker(s) who will have to work that much harder in my absence.

I think sleeping with only a sheet and the fan on high all night long is probably part of the reason I'm feeling like crap.

Just checking in

I continue to be annoyed at my inability to take a quality photograph but that doesn't stop me from taking them. I may have to consult a professional. Or read the manual again but this time after 8 hours sleep.

After much obsession, I decided to scrap all my plans and am using a familiar pattern for the next socks. I'll use one of those patterns on the other yarn I have yet to order. This yarn is really pretty, it's actually much lighter in color than in the photo.

I have two days off. IN A ROW. Though I had volunteered to work these late night shifts a couple days a week and while I enjoy working at night, it's really messing with my sleep schedule. I'll probably be sleeping a lot these next two days.

Confetti socks - done!

Me: Hello, how can I help you?

Customer: Hi, I've managed to register, click on the Buy button, enter my credit card details and successfully purchase the webcast but I can't figure out how to watch the event. There is obviously something wrong with your site, the instructions aren't clear, I don't know what to do! I demand a refund if you can't help me!

Me: Please scroll down the page and click on the Watch button located two inches below the Buy button.

Customer: I'm an idiot!

Me: Yes. *


I had hoped I'd finish these socks on my lunch break tonight but since we were extremely busy, there was no lunch break. I only needed to finish the kitchener stitch and sew in the ends and since this was all that was keeping me from sweet sweet freedom, I stayed up late tonight to do it. The confetti socks are done! I hope Faythe's Mom is happy. Simba is not.


*For the record, I did not say "yes." I wanted to though. Also, this chat is not a real chat thought it's very close. And yes, people have said "I'm stupid" or "I'm an idiot."

Stupid people

I had a tough day today. I think it all boils down to my needing some sleep, time away from a computer and a good meal. Thankfully when I got home, Apollo had some chicken wings and a soda waiting for me. So of course I logged on to my computer to blog. It's a sickness.

I thought this was funny...a Big Daddy size rootbeer! I can think of a few other Big Daddy's...which reminds me, how's Shawn doing? Shawn, you haven't commented here in a long time. I need you!!

Anyway, today just as I was leaving work, I overheard some people discussing the assasination of the president. I almost lost it. I mean, how can people even entertain the idea of taking another persons life! Sure, you don't have to like someone but really, is this what it's come to?

It's no wonder todays young people think it's ok to talk about assassination as a resolution. After all, their generation walks into schools and shoot each other.

I'm soooo tired

This morning around 3am, one of my teammates called me with a question about a password. I guess I'm supposed to be available 24 hours or something crazy like that. Subsequently, I couldn't sleep for another hour. Today I worked 12 hours. I'm beat.

Oh, a few news items I learned today:

1) WWE wrestler Chris Benoit was found dead in his home along with his wife and 7 year old son in what is being ruled as a double murder-suicide.

2) American Idol auditions will be coming to San Diego this July.

3) American Idol's Jordin and Blake: dating?

Some helpful tips for job seekers

These past few weeks I've been helping out with interviewing potential permanent and temporary employees at work. And after reviewing some applications and talking to people, I've realized why all those "How To" seminars at the unemployment agencies, high schools and colleges are available. Let's just say, I'm shocked and apalled that people still don't know The Rules to applying for a job. So, I've put together a little list of tips for job seekers:

1) Wear clean clothes that are business appropriate. Dirty clothes and holes in very obvious places leave a bad impression. So do pants hanging low enough to see your underwear. You may also want to leave your stiletto heels in the car.

2) Write in your best penmanship. Don't scratch all over your application, scribble out words or double or tripple outline letters. A simple line through the incorrect word will suffice.

3) Do take the time to learn how to give a nice firm hand shake. If nothing else avoid the following: clammy, limp, wimpy. I know physical contact can be uncomfortable but a hand shake which only lasts seconds leaves an impression that may last forever.

4) Show up on time or even early. Maybe even call the receptionist and get directions. Mapquest isn't reliable, believe me, I've suffered from it myself.

5) When filling out a Getting to Know You questionaire, please read questions carefully. If the words like "fill in each" are used, you're probably not supposed to treat it like a multiple choice question. Also, if it doesn't make sense to you, read the question again. Example:

Correctly write in "your" and "you're" in the following sentences.

_____ pizza is here.
_____ not going to believe this.

"Her" is not a correct answer.

6) Please don't correct the interviewer - you're wrong, don't fight it. Even if you're right, let it go!

Even if you don't have much experience, you may still be considered and possibly even hired - if you observe The Rules. If you don't care about the above suggestions, you probably won't care about your job performance and the interviewer will not consider you to be a serious job applicant.

And don't forget, most interviewers make their decision within the first few minutes of the interview. Take heed.

I just want to relax

Zoe looked like I felt by the time I made it home after work today. I've been allowing myself to get a little worked over little things.