| Done |
[Jul. 5th, 2008|02:02 pm] |
| [ | mood |
| | cynical | ] | Hey anyone who's still reading this.
I haven't checked this thing since before I left Minneapolis.
This will probably be my last post here for a long while.
THose of you who want ot contact me, e-mail me. Not forward somejoke or other, but actually e-mail me an say hello.
I sold my house in Omaha to Jared Bentley. I hope that he is more happy there than I have been.
Almost all ties to Omaha and Nebraska have been cut.
I start my new job on Monday.
Moved and unloaded in new apartment, now just getting stuff in the right places. |
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| leaving Minnesota |
[Apr. 8th, 2008|01:35 pm] |
| [ | Current Location |
| | Hopkins Mn | ] |
| [ | mood |
| | cynical | ] |
| [ | music |
| | none | ] | Well, I don't get to stay on thejob in Minnesota.
Found out on March 31 at 6:00 PM that I AM NOT being offered a permanent position.
Lucky thing I chose not to extend my lease on the apartment a week earlier.
I chose to give notice that I would be gone by the end of May, and had already started beating the bushes for another job because I had not been informed one way or the other that I would be staying.
I'm kind of glad that this happened.
It'll be touch as far as income, but I have a chance to sell my house in Omaha.
Once I have that done, I'll be better off as far as going from job to job.
Should be back in Omaha by the end of April, I hope. |
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| moving is a pain |
[Oct. 17th, 2007|01:03 pm] |
I'm out until I get internet in MN.
Already 2 days behind.
Waiting for the next 2 disasters. |
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| Update |
[Oct. 3rd, 2007|11:13 am] |
| [ | Current Location |
| | work | ] |
| [ | mood |
| | calm | ] |
| [ | music |
| | wish it were This Corrosion | ] | Well, work is keep ing me around for my last 2 weeks.
THis will delay my packing and shopping for a trailer.
I got my first invitation to lunch by a group I have been doing work for here.
THey want to take me to lunch next week.
THat's cool. |
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| Last day... Sagitarius 5... |
[Sep. 28th, 2007|10:48 pm] |
| [ | Current Location |
| | apt | ] |
| [ | mood |
| | exhausted | ] |
| [ | music |
| | Bif Naked - Let Down | ] | Ok, the last day before the resignation goes in is now over.
It was so hard to not just quit when I was irritated today, but I held it in and monday I'll turn in the official resignation.
Getting ready to leave is going to be the bitch.
I've got to get a trailer and try to figure out how to get it licensed.
All my stuff is still registered in at home.
I want to get everything done in 2 weeks if possible. That would give me 2 weeks to get my head togegther.
This weekend is just recovery.
More updates later |
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| I forgot |
[Sep. 27th, 2007|09:27 am] |
| [ | Current Location |
| | work | ] |
| [ | mood |
| | awake | ] |
| [ | music |
| | anticipation | ] | Ok, so as someone pointed out (thanks werecricket), I forgot to put in where I will be going.
The location will be..... (drumroll)
Minneapolis, MN
The State doesn't know what it's about to get hit with...
I don't know if I'll be able to get back to Omaha before I start work, but I'm going to try.
More later |
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| a trip in the making |
[Sep. 26th, 2007|11:37 pm] |
| [ | Current Location |
| | apt in FL | ] |
| [ | mood |
| | grumpy | ] |
| [ | music |
| | La Bel Age | ] | Well the move is on.
I acepted the position today officially.
I start work in MN the end of October.
Haven't got an address there yet.
Next week Monday I turn in resignation letter.
That gives me the weekend to raid for boxes.
More info as I get it. |
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| hope springs eternal (NOT) |
[Sep. 25th, 2007|11:36 am] |
| [ | Current Location |
| | work | ] |
| [ | mood |
| | pessimistic | ] |
| [ | music |
| | the throbbing in my head | ] | After 25 months in Florida, I finally have a job offer.
The move would get me north but not back to Omaha.
It would be touch and go for a while, as it will be a contract to hire position with no benefits, so I have to foot my own insurance bill until I would get picked up by the company.
Haven't made a decision yet. Waiting to hear back on a couple of things first, but a decision will be made by weeks end. |
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| Dragon Wars |
[Sep. 13th, 2007|11:47 am] |
| [ | Current Location |
| | work | ] |
| [ | mood |
| | frustrated | ] |
| [ | music |
| | listening to brain die | ] | If anyone sees this movie, please post back and let me know how it is.
It grows hard to drag myself into the theatre any more and I don't want to waste a trip on something that sucks.
Watched Storm of the Century last nighyt and was surprised at how good it was for a TV miniseries.
Was pleasantly surprised that it was not given a "happy" ending. |
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| Quiz results |
[Sep. 6th, 2007|12:15 pm] |
| [ | Current Location |
| | work | ] |
| [ | mood |
| | cynical | ] |
| [ | music |
| | none (thinking about Let Down by Bif Naked) | ] | Well, I guess the quiz couldn't figure out what I am, so it gave me all of the below:
 | My sphere is Soldier (Unity in Strength and Action), and my class is Champion (Self-Righteous and Confident). I am a Campaigner. You have the mark of the Campaigner upon you. You have strong, self-righteous beliefs, and people who share your ideals. Your strong presence leaves the mark of leadership upon your shoulders, and you probably find yourself being the one who carries the mantle of "Alpha" on his shoulders. What kind of Warrior are you? |
 | My sphere is Knight (Know Loyalty and Respect), and my class is Champion (Self-Righteous and Confident). I am an Avatar. A rare breed. A person sure enough of their self-righteousness that they can take it upon themselves to act as an avatar -- an extension -- of that which they believe in. Though you might act as a delegate of someone or something else, there is no question that your faith and strength are powerful enough to instill in millions of people the deepest respect for you. What kind of Warrior are you? |
 | My sphere is Guardian (Person of great Love and Altruism), and my class is Champion (Self-Righteous and Confident). I am a Hero. You are true heroic material. You find great motivation in the things you love, and great inspiration in your sense of self-confidence, and your excellence. Once you get your mind set on a goal, you are nearly unstoppable, and given enough time, you will meet it. What kind of Warrior are you? |
 | My sphere is Ronin (Look for great Ambition and Success), and my class is Champion (Self-Righteous and Confident). I am a Vigilante. When it comes to action, you stand alone. You may possess great valor and self-righteousness, Vigilante, but chances are, you may be torn between looking out for your beliefs, and looking out for yourself. A real anti-hero. Try not to step on anyone's toes, and in time you'll find those who will be your admirers. What kind of Warrior are you? |
 | My sphere is Soldier (Unity in Strength and Action), and my class is Rogue (Precise and Unhindered). I am a Dark Artist. If you were in the Republican Convention during Nixon's term of office, you would have been the one they sent to spy on and infiltrate Democratic Headquarters at Watergate. This isn't to say that you're a man of black operations or ill repute, but more to say that you have the efficiency and swift approach to carry out these tenuous, sometimes questionable, goals when most of your comrades might balk. What kind of Warrior are you? |
 | My sphere is Knight (Know Loyalty and Respect), and my class is Rogue (Precise and Unhindered). I am a Henchman. You know the value of respect, in every glorious, practical, and humble sense of the word. You know whom you respect. You know what it means to defend and uphold respect. Although the boss can and will call on anyone to get a job done, the boss knows he can call on you when there's a delicate situation, or when someone needs to get their hands dirty. You hold a special place in their heart for your willingness in this regard, as well as a special place in the toes of the people you might step on in securing the respect your boss deserves. What kind of Warrior are you? |
 | My sphere is Guardian (Person of great Love and Altruism), and my class is Rogue (Precise and Unhindered). I am a Protector. You won't let anything or anyone threaten the ones you love if you have anything to say about it -- and you aren't afraid to back that up by any means possible. You might get your hands dirty in your life. You might do things that more lawful people would question. But there is no doubt in your mind that what you are doing is right, and you will have no regrets. To be a Protector is to shed many layers of "status quo," of "morality," and, to a degree, of honor, in order to dedicate yourself to the protection of your love in any way you can. You are a truly rare breed. You are loved in return for your great dedication by the people who value you. You know how to keep secrets, and uphold your word. What kind of Warrior are you? |
 | My sphere is Ronin (Look for great Ambition and Success), and my class is Rogue (Precise and Unhindered). I am a Boss. A true executive. There's no two ways about it -- bosses like being bosses. Whether good or bad, they're good at taking charge, and the fact that they expect of their underlings nothing short of perfect efficiency secures their position at the top. What kind of Warrior are you? | |
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| (no subject) |
[Aug. 7th, 2007|11:23 am] |
| [ | Current Location |
| | work | ] |
| [ | mood |
| | depressed | ] | Well, I guess I shot myself in the foot somehow w/ VISA.
THey have decided to take a pass. Said I didn't sound like I wanted to do support.
Why would I have taken an interview with them for a support position if I didn't want to do support? |
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| waiting, waiting, waiting |
[Aug. 6th, 2007|01:37 pm] |
| [ | Current Location |
| | near hell | ] |
| [ | mood |
| | cynical | ] |
| [ | music |
| | none | ] | The interview was Friday afternoon instead of Thursday.
It lasted 2 hours, then I had to go back to work.
No response as of 1:40 PM on Monday.
I'm not sure how well I did.
I know I am not a perfect fit for the position, but I think I could make it work.
I told the contracting company that I wanted as long a contract as they could get, so that I have some security in the interum.
I'll post again when I hear something. |
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| Wednesday |
[Aug. 1st, 2007|11:55 am] |
Hello,
It's Wednesday and I'm at work.
Soemthing to look forward to... after 23 months of trying, I have a phone interview tomorrow afternoon.
Nope, it's still not in Omaha, but it's closer than I am now.
The job is support w/ a little developement, so I'll still have oncall, but hopefully there will be some training involved before I'm thrown into the fire.
The weather will possibly be more to my liking also.
It will still be somewhere that I have no realtives and know no-one.
Anyone want to know where ?
The interview is with a manager for VISA in Highlands Ranch Colorado.
It's possible that I'll know more on Friday.
BTW, watched the movie Shooter last night from 12:00 to 2:00 AM.
It's close to the book.
THey did some nice updates to make it fit better with the current political and social environment, but I still recognised the story. I think I read it originally 15 years ago. |
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| update |
[Jul. 23rd, 2007|10:43 am] |
Well, it's been a week of oncall and I am fried.
Nothing moving on the job front and the one I'm in still sucks.
at least the weather has been as shitty as my mood.
THumbs is adapting somewhat to the environment.
He wanders about the apt wondering where his hangouts went.
As soon as I get rid of my bed, I am putting an eazy-chair I have in front of the window so he can sit and look out.
It's been a week and I am almost unpacked.
Haven't had much time to mess with the new computer, but I received the new power dord formt he company and it seems to work fine.
I'm already planning the next trip in my head.
I ended up taking an extra day off when I got back (took Monday off work) because I was not able to find a place to stay on the road that had an available room and would accept pets.
Slept for 2 to 2.5 hrs in the truck SUnday morning at about 5 (yes, I left Omaha REALLY late on Sunday afternoon. 3 PM I think), then slept for about 1/2 hour at an abandoned gas station in Tennesee or Georgia I think.
I don't recommend that method of making the trip to anyone.
THe meds the Dr. gave me for THumbs seemed to work really well for the most part. We had one bad stretch for about 6 hours where they wore off, but he was good for most of Saturday and he slept in the back for most of Sunday.
No accidents and he used the cat box in the back of the truck quite well.
If anyone bothers to read this all the way thru, please send me a response. I. not getting to much from anyone and would like to know if I can just drop writing here. |
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| Back in Hell |
[Jul. 16th, 2007|12:38 pm] |
| [ | Current Location |
| | apt in FL | ] |
| [ | mood |
| | depressed | ] |
| [ | music |
| | none | ] | Well, I'm back in Florida.
I'm at home today instead of work because I only got 2+ hrs sleepon the drive back and was wrecked after unloading last night.
Thumbs is settling in and is wandering his newer reduced home.
No problems on that front yet.
Have to go get his Apt mug shot later today.
To everyone I got to spend time with these past 2 weeks, thanks. It was busy, but I enjoyed it.
To those I missed seeing, that's the way it goes.
Maybe next year will be different. I hope so. |
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| burned out |
[Jun. 25th, 2007|02:06 pm] |
| [ | Current Location |
| | work | ] |
| [ | mood |
| | cynical | ] |
| [ | music |
| | none | ] | Took this again today. At least my score has improve (gone up).
| You Are 98% Burned Out |  You are extremely burned out. You work too hard, and you're not getting the results you deserve. It's time for a life change, as soon as you can manage it. You're giving away most of your energy to something you don't even enjoy. |
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| visit |
[Jun. 25th, 2007|12:03 pm] |
| [ | Current Location |
| | work | ] |
| [ | mood |
| | cynical | ] |
| [ | music |
| | none | ] | In town next week.
Work on house will take precidence.
Plan to go out for 4th of July.
Getting the car replated and getting Thumbs to the vet for checkup.
LEt me know if you are interested in buying my house.
Later |
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| The Crow: Stairway to Heaven |
[Jun. 12th, 2007|09:04 am] |
| [ | Current Location |
| | work | ] |
| [ | mood |
| | cynical | ] |
| [ | music |
| | listening to the Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy on CD | ] | Well, it looks like it is finally going to be released.
The Crow: Stairway to Heaven (The TV series based on the first Crow Movie (RIP Brandon Lee)) should hit shelves at the end of July. |
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