Mal: You are very much lacking in imagination. Zoe: I imagine that's so, sir.

'Out Of Gas'


Natter 66: Get Your Kicks.  

Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, pandas, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.


brenda m - Sep 14, 2010 2:49:04 pm PDT #23878 of 30001
If you're going through hell/keep on going/don't slow down/keep your fear from showing/you might be gone/'fore the devil even knows you're there

into even more harmful chemicals. /not a chemist

Maybe not, but you're still my go to source.

Did I link here to this awesome school I went to a fundraiser for recently? [link] It's a public charter school that aside from some really strong academics (they're an IB prep school, and showing really good results three years in) "extends beyond a solid academic foundation. Organic, nutritionally balanced meals, daily yoga, gardening, wellness instruction and ecologically sustainable practices throughout the school encourage learners to develop healthy and sustainable lifestyles for themselves."


Matt the Bruins fan - Sep 14, 2010 2:53:11 pm PDT #23879 of 30001
"I remember when they eventually introduced that drug kingpin who murdered people and smuggled drugs inside snakes and I was like 'Finally. A normal person.'” —RahvinDragand

I am now uncontrollably rolling my eyes at Entertainment Tonight's attempt to make a scandal about Jets players undressing in front of a female sportscaster/bikini model from Mexico and thus making her uncomfortable. In their locker room after a game.


Dana - Sep 14, 2010 2:54:37 pm PDT #23880 of 30001
I'm terrifically busy with my ennui.

No more b.org for me during the day. I like my coworkers, but man, this job is full of bureaucratic bullshit.


Vortex - Sep 14, 2010 3:00:28 pm PDT #23881 of 30001
"Cry havoc and let slip the boobs of war!" -- Miracleman

smonster, I would say that it sounds a little casual if you don't know the guy. Of course, I'm pretty formal person and am easily turned off by people I think are too casual.

Maybe something like:

I just wanted to reaffirm my interest in the [specific name] position and inquire about the timeline for moving forward. In the mean time, I would appreciate the opportunity to review a position description if you have one available.

If I can provide any more information or you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask. I can be reached at [preferred method(s) of contact].

Thank you,
The awesome rocking smonster


Liese S. - Sep 14, 2010 3:01:44 pm PDT #23882 of 30001
"Faded like the lilac, he thought."

Yeah, I like Vortex`s version.


smonster - Sep 14, 2010 3:04:37 pm PDT #23883 of 30001
We won’t stop until everyone is gay.

brenda, that school sounds awesome.

Okay, see, WRT my email, part of the damn problem is that I don't know what the position is called. I've had it described to me by a friend who's just been hired by them part time in the design field - I just texted her to see if she knows. It's not up on their website. My friend's new boss contacted *me* for my resume b/c two people had mentioned me, but she's not the one who would hire and supervise. Apparently they are interested in talking to me, but I haven't heard from them - they're slammed trying to get a new project rolling.

I have stuff I could pull from emails I sent to J, but if she's been forwarding them I don't want to repeat myself. Hmm, lemme try again. What sounds unassertive? The "if it would be easy" part?

eta and once again Vortex is the bomb.


Liese S. - Sep 14, 2010 3:04:53 pm PDT #23884 of 30001
"Faded like the lilac, he thought."

Apropos of nothing, I really wish I hadn`t let myself get talked out of the tankless water heater. I really hate listening to the water heater fire up after I shower to heat and hold that giant tank of water when I know damn well we aren`t going to use any significant amount of hot water until tomorrow.
 
eta: yeah, that`s the bit I meant, and Vortex`s version still says that, but I like her verbiage better.


sarameg - Sep 14, 2010 3:05:05 pm PDT #23885 of 30001

smonster, I don't think they go until the end of the month.

Go you, Liese! I suspect I am more a cautionary tale than an example, in any case. And it is all about what makes you feel good. Excess apparently works for me. Which surprises me not at all.


Liese S. - Sep 14, 2010 3:08:23 pm PDT #23886 of 30001
"Faded like the lilac, he thought."

Hee. Well, I feel sore. But also good; yay endorphins.


Spidra Webster - Sep 14, 2010 3:12:02 pm PDT #23887 of 30001
I wish I could just go somewhere to get flensed but none of the whaling ships near me take Medicare.

smonster, I know what you mean. But I'm talking Dr. Bronner's here so I'm pretty confident it passes the test for watering the lawn.

Applying ice to my stuff. Arms are burning so bad it feels like tissue is dying from lack of circulation.

ita, I can't remember whether you're a Mac or PC person. You can get MacSpeech Dictate if you're Mac and Dragon NaturallySpeaking for Windows. Dictate is a much better program than Mac users have had access to for many years. Also, there is a DragonDictate app for free (last I checked) for iPhone/iPod Touch. I tested it a wee bit and it's pretty accurate. If you regularly get whatever process is making your hand hurt/blow up, it might not be bad to start training those programs now (says the person who is also resistant to using speech recognition although she really needs not to type).