I think today I'll just have to suck it up, partly because I'm a wuss about one-on-one confrontation--I mean, what would I say, "Go away--you're making my eyes burn"?--but I think I'll talk to the staff about making a general policy against scented products here in the office/break room, and mentioning that I have a particular sensitivity to the smell of fabric softener sheets, so if people could use unscented or else minimize their time in the office (because there are other places chaplains can hang out if they don't need a computer for charting or email), that would make my life easier.
To commemorate a past event, you kill and eat an animal. It's a ritual sacrifice, with pie.
Anya ,'Sleeper'
Natter 56: ...we need the writers.
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
Susan W. - Jan 22, 2008 10:58:39 am PST #4746 of 10001
Good Trouble and Righteous Fights
msbelle - Jan 22, 2008 10:58:59 am PST #4747 of 10001
I remember the crazy days. 500 posts an hour. Nubmer! Natgbsb
I am going insane looking for a new Dr. The info on my insurance website has been wrong for the two people I have called. GRRR.
Atropa - Jan 22, 2008 10:59:31 am PST #4748 of 10001
The artist formerly associated with cupcakes.
We have microwaves and refrigerators in every kitchenette, free soda and fizzy water, free (dreadful) coffee, and the cafeterias. Everyone, come work for the Evil Empire! For all that it's called the Evil Empire, it's a really good place to work.
Susan W. - Jan 22, 2008 11:00:27 am PST #4749 of 10001
Good Trouble and Righteous Fights
The thing is, I'm sure there are other people who use fabric softener that I haven't even noticed. I mean, it's a commonly used product, but it's been years since I've noticed it like this. I don't know why it's clinging so intensely to this particular woman's clothes on this particular day. I just know it's making me physically miserable to be in the same room with her.
beekaytee - Jan 22, 2008 11:05:22 am PST #4750 of 10001
Compassionately intolerant
My office has a stove, refrigerator, microwave, toaster and many coffeemakers, since it conveniently moonlights as my house.
Ginger beat me to it. And while the amenities are fab, we unfortunately lose by virtue of NO FREE STUFF EVER and ridiculous self-employment taxes and no paid days off.
But then, I have my trusty sidekick with me always, so there is that.
hippocampus - Jan 22, 2008 11:05:23 am PST #4751 of 10001
not your mom's socks.
My office has a stove, refrigerator, microwave, toaster and many coffeemakers, since it conveniently moonlights as my house.
me too! though with 100% less okra.
§ ita § - Jan 22, 2008 11:05:32 am PST #4752 of 10001
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
The scent thing is something I may have to bring up at my current job. The people who set me off at my last job were people I felt almost comfortable asking if they could not eat slightly burnt popcorn at their desk/wear that particular perfume. It all went very well.
At this job the perfume wearer is not someone I know at all, and word is she's kinda weird.
But a mid afternoon dousing can have me gagging for the ER, so I need to be able to say something.
beekaytee - Jan 22, 2008 11:06:35 am PST #4753 of 10001
Compassionately intolerant
me too! though with 100% less okra
Sox you can totally be a the deacon in the Church of Bartleby.
hippocampus - Jan 22, 2008 11:08:12 am PST #4754 of 10001
not your mom's socks.
excellent. all part of my plan.
beekaytee - Jan 22, 2008 11:09:21 am PST #4755 of 10001
Compassionately intolerant
[Mr. Burns fingers]
The world...she is ours.