I like to think that Leap Year (Leap Day) was created way back in the day by a bunch of type A Catholic math-junkies that had a bit of time on their hands and thought...."Hrmmm...our calendar is getting messed up because our rotation around the sun isn't a perfect 365 days of the year." "Let us fix this! To the blackboard!" Two days later they have figured out the solution.
Leap Day
Now I know that was a fairly bold statement and, essentially, it's a great idea. But sometimes you wonder, is it SO terrible if we didn't throw in that extra day every four years? How much different would everything be? I'm curious. It isn't something I've pondered much beyond a moment last night while watching the news (and now, of course).
If anything, it gives me an extra day to get stuff done. Positive thinking, no?
Though, I do feel bad for those who are born on a Leap Day....you're just kinda odd cause the 29th only comes around every four years. Really, I adore my birthday date. I adore it so much (the 12th) that I celebrate for 12 days! I couldn't do that if I was a Leap Day kid. I'd have to wait every four years to have my big bash for it to be legit. And that, I do not approve of.
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Shout out for my MN friends....think about becoming an MPR member. Yes, they get funding via Govn't (~ 8%) but I know some of their best stuff (think The Current) could always use a better budget to keep up the fantastic job they are doing (and no, I'm not supporting a budget cut at this moment). I love 89.3 so much I still streamline it religously at work to get me through the days.....and yes, I'm a contributing member.
And if you're in the public radio shopping mode - XPN (Philly public radio version of MN 89.3) is a great one. They are my No. 1 pre-set in my car for those lovely daily commutes to work. They need love too. If anything, get on their mailing list. Good stuff.
2.29.2008
2.25.2008
$1.24 and Out
First of all....I am going to throw this out there. I'm an ESTJ. So is Hillary Clinton. Interesting eh? I will put it this way, I'm not the most thrilled about it but then again, who cares right? I'll give her one thing - she's a crazy, strong-minded lady. And well, if you know me, that will kinda sum me up too. Granted I have a feeling I cry more than she does.
I can't believe it's almost March. I've been in the City of Brotherly Love for more than 4 months now. In a million and one ways, it doesn't feel that way. Perhaps because I've spent 2/3's of my weekends all around the east, midwest and overseas instead of learning about my new hometown. There are days when I'll be at work and totally forget that I'm even in PA. I guess that's good. For the most part, its quite homey.
And speaking of homey, I am absolutley in love with my new curling club. I liked my prior club but it didn't quite do it for me. First of all, I joined late in the season and lived too far away to go often for social events. Also, they tended to be a bit more systematic......
Now my new club is literally just like going to a family gathering. I, again, joined late (due to my move). I wasn't sure about the club from when I had first walked in one night to inquire about membership and was flogged down by people willing to help me out.
But they grew on me. I didn't feel as bad when I got out on the ice and threw some rough shots (guards that ended up in the hack!). They were supportive and I will say that helped my game improve. I've become more confident. I've spent more time skipping and focusing on strategy. The women have called me and invited me to numerous events. I have grown to love them so much that I've traveled for MACA (Mid-Atlantic Curling Assoc).
Though all of these little things (including our midnight pantry raids) are not even close to what this club has done to prove their FAMILYESQUISH style. This past weekend I spent the majority of my weekend at the club not just hanging but being a part of a curl-a-thon for a member who is now a quadriplegic. This group got together and said, "We need to show support for our member.....our family who has had a major change in his life." And after spending most of the weekend meeting more members, curling, eating and etc. - I knew it was the club for me.
Funny how while this curl-a-thon was ultimately for Jeff and his family, I think I benefitted just as much as the Harris family. The biggest benefit; it gave me a family that I was lacking in my new city.
I can't believe it's almost March. I've been in the City of Brotherly Love for more than 4 months now. In a million and one ways, it doesn't feel that way. Perhaps because I've spent 2/3's of my weekends all around the east, midwest and overseas instead of learning about my new hometown. There are days when I'll be at work and totally forget that I'm even in PA. I guess that's good. For the most part, its quite homey.
And speaking of homey, I am absolutley in love with my new curling club. I liked my prior club but it didn't quite do it for me. First of all, I joined late in the season and lived too far away to go often for social events. Also, they tended to be a bit more systematic......
Now my new club is literally just like going to a family gathering. I, again, joined late (due to my move). I wasn't sure about the club from when I had first walked in one night to inquire about membership and was flogged down by people willing to help me out.
But they grew on me. I didn't feel as bad when I got out on the ice and threw some rough shots (guards that ended up in the hack!). They were supportive and I will say that helped my game improve. I've become more confident. I've spent more time skipping and focusing on strategy. The women have called me and invited me to numerous events. I have grown to love them so much that I've traveled for MACA (Mid-Atlantic Curling Assoc).
Though all of these little things (including our midnight pantry raids) are not even close to what this club has done to prove their FAMILYESQUISH style. This past weekend I spent the majority of my weekend at the club not just hanging but being a part of a curl-a-thon for a member who is now a quadriplegic. This group got together and said, "We need to show support for our member.....our family who has had a major change in his life." And after spending most of the weekend meeting more members, curling, eating and etc. - I knew it was the club for me.
Funny how while this curl-a-thon was ultimately for Jeff and his family, I think I benefitted just as much as the Harris family. The biggest benefit; it gave me a family that I was lacking in my new city.
2.19.2008
Feeling Stabby
I may be frustrated with 20 things right about now. That's all fine and expected, especially after one moves to a new city (with zero friends) and starts a new job (with zero leads and guidence) but really, if I have to deal with one more idiot on a personal or professional level, I will get, STABBY. (no worry TC, I will not stab you, for you keep me semi-sane)
At this moment, my steal away moments of solitude are found playing Brickbreaker on my BlackBerry. Sad. Very sad.
The cherry-on-top after a weekend of 'stabbiness' (weekend: long and girly story....only good for those who like movies such as the Notebook gone sour - gah! I think I just threw-up in my own mouth over that thought) I met the ultimate stabby moment. The one and only main lead I've been trying to hook over the past 3.5 months (and I had trashed all thoughts two weeks ago after many rejected calls/emails) contacted me at Monday morning and said he'd be calling.
That's good no? Yes. But no. Monday was President's Day. The ONE Fed holiday that we have off and due to the Notebook End Bad weekend, I wasn't in the mood to move. BUT what seemed like fate (damn you irony) led me to throwing on enough clothing to call myself appropriate and hop over the 20 mile-away land called Malv-rn. I got there and recieved his detailed requriements. I was literally salivating over this. All I needed with a final CIF quote for SMP. Simple right? Cause once he recieved that, I could send it his merry way and await for a call from his bank and "POW!" a sale! But nope, I couldn't because it was President's Day. Everyone was off. The only stupid product I had to quote had to be brokered - meaning a call had to be made. The 'oh-so-close' moment was there and POOF! gone. And hour and a half later I walked out of the office, defeated, again. Thanks Washington.
And that, makes me feel stabby.
Along with Aharpdog. But we won't go there. Yet.
At this moment, my steal away moments of solitude are found playing Brickbreaker on my BlackBerry. Sad. Very sad.
The cherry-on-top after a weekend of 'stabbiness' (weekend: long and girly story....only good for those who like movies such as the Notebook gone sour - gah! I think I just threw-up in my own mouth over that thought) I met the ultimate stabby moment. The one and only main lead I've been trying to hook over the past 3.5 months (and I had trashed all thoughts two weeks ago after many rejected calls/emails) contacted me at Monday morning and said he'd be calling.
That's good no? Yes. But no. Monday was President's Day. The ONE Fed holiday that we have off and due to the Notebook End Bad weekend, I wasn't in the mood to move. BUT what seemed like fate (damn you irony) led me to throwing on enough clothing to call myself appropriate and hop over the 20 mile-away land called Malv-rn. I got there and recieved his detailed requriements. I was literally salivating over this. All I needed with a final CIF quote for SMP. Simple right? Cause once he recieved that, I could send it his merry way and await for a call from his bank and "POW!" a sale! But nope, I couldn't because it was President's Day. Everyone was off. The only stupid product I had to quote had to be brokered - meaning a call had to be made. The 'oh-so-close' moment was there and POOF! gone. And hour and a half later I walked out of the office, defeated, again. Thanks Washington.
And that, makes me feel stabby.
Along with Aharpdog. But we won't go there. Yet.
2.13.2008
I wuv ooh
This is sad. Everyone, and I mean everyone, is bankin' on Valentines Day now. I'm okay and used to the commercials for flowers, Hallmark and jewelry. And yes, you are seeing a lot of the E-harmony commercials come into play for those who are like me (i.e. without a significant other). But, I do have to say that one of the most sickening things about Valentines Day isn't seeing the lovey-dovey couples, it's the fact that EVERYONE is trying to make a dime off of those lovey-dovey types(and some of the ones suckered into it). I'm not even going to get into the whole timing of commencing the retail froth (perhaps 6 days after our Lord's birthday is a little early...ya think?!).
So yeah, retail...you're going hard for the saps and now you have a new one on crew.......
www.m-w.com
Yes, even Merriam-Webster online is lookin' for some V-day action. It makes sense that there are people who are attempting to be poetic with their sonnets and soliloquies and need that little extra help (and I can't blame them seeing I'm an avid visitor, granted my visits are solely to keep from looking like a complete idiot when writing to clients). I fully love the fact that their main page is plastered in a red/pinkish colored background with pictures of roses, an ad for FTD.com and section titled "Merriam-Webster's Romance Language." OY!!!
I think I'll write a haiku for kicks. Maybe I'll give it to the UPS guy. He's lookin' pretty good these days.
2.06.2008
I asked for this...didn't I?
I'm tired. Crabby tired. And to top it all off.....I think I ruined a good thing. Damn. All because of an early morning call. Not a call that I made, but one that I recieved and it was for work. A man calling with barely audible English requesting pricing for milk powder. I wouldn't be mad if he had
A) Not called me at 4 AM
B) Read the email I sent to him yesterday that said I wouldn't have pricing until Friday
C) At least attempted to email/call my phone at the office instead of my crackberry
So needless to say, I was up early. With that I thought going to the gym in the am would be a good idea cause I can't afterwards today (Ash Weds service). And I decided to be 'healthy' and forgo my daily Dunkin' Donuts coffee. I was trying that whole "Endorphans = Engery!" to take over the previous "Caffenie = Energy!" All I have to say to that.....dumbest idea ever.
It was a worthless day. I got nothing significant done and was rejected on three quotes that I worked really hard to put together.
But I can't complain too much seeing that it is the start of Lent and well, I'm pretty sure Jesus went through some worse days than I.
A) Not called me at 4 AM
B) Read the email I sent to him yesterday that said I wouldn't have pricing until Friday
C) At least attempted to email/call my phone at the office instead of my crackberry
So needless to say, I was up early. With that I thought going to the gym in the am would be a good idea cause I can't afterwards today (Ash Weds service). And I decided to be 'healthy' and forgo my daily Dunkin' Donuts coffee. I was trying that whole "Endorphans = Engery!" to take over the previous "Caffenie = Energy!" All I have to say to that.....dumbest idea ever.
It was a worthless day. I got nothing significant done and was rejected on three quotes that I worked really hard to put together.
But I can't complain too much seeing that it is the start of Lent and well, I'm pretty sure Jesus went through some worse days than I.
2.05.2008
Are you fo' REAL!?
I'm on holiday. Seriously, I should be cause it seems like everyone else is. I'm saying this because of a bit of frustration I'm having right now in my little world of sales on the international side of life. I'm in the midst of a few 'big deals' and they aren't just big....they are my first. That's right; after a few months of toil and hard work, it should be paying off. But they are stalemating.
My first big one was to break the yay or nay to me last Friday but seeing the dropping markets they decided to wait until after Carnival (i.e. a week later). I'm scared of a major anticipator of a bummer deal.
Next thing. The Lunar Holiday. I'm at all ends with a few new companies who would LOV$E to discuss some deals before I head to that way for a show. BUT they will not get back to me unil around the 14th due to the Lunar New Year. Yay (there was sarcasm there).
AND WHAT DO YOU KNOW....Some ships anchor snapped two big daddy cables in the ocean which disrupted much of the internet service for the Middle East. And the timing was......bad. I'm (fingers crossed) on the verge of a deal (that has been in the workings for over two months) and the last thing I need to do is send over the final sales files. Can't do it via internet cause the e-mail is not going. Next move, fax. Yep, that too is failing. I may as well hop on a plane and carry the product over myself.
Irritated? Yep. Gonna live? Probably.
My first big one was to break the yay or nay to me last Friday but seeing the dropping markets they decided to wait until after Carnival (i.e. a week later). I'm scared of a major anticipator of a bummer deal.
Next thing. The Lunar Holiday. I'm at all ends with a few new companies who would LOV$E to discuss some deals before I head to that way for a show. BUT they will not get back to me unil around the 14th due to the Lunar New Year. Yay (there was sarcasm there).
AND WHAT DO YOU KNOW....Some ships anchor snapped two big daddy cables in the ocean which disrupted much of the internet service for the Middle East. And the timing was......bad. I'm (fingers crossed) on the verge of a deal (that has been in the workings for over two months) and the last thing I need to do is send over the final sales files. Can't do it via internet cause the e-mail is not going. Next move, fax. Yep, that too is failing. I may as well hop on a plane and carry the product over myself.
Irritated? Yep. Gonna live? Probably.
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