On my seventh birthday, I wanted a toy fire truck, and I didn't get it, and you were real nice about it, and then the house next door burnt down, and then real firetrucks came, and for years I thought you set the fire for me. And if you did, you can tell me!

Xander ,'Same Time, Same Place'


Natter 74: Ready or Not  

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


sarameg - Jan 15, 2016 5:25:28 pm PST #13452 of 30003

This week alone, I've signed onto 3 major projects in which they'll be fucked if I leave, even at this stage. 2, I'm pretty much the only one with the know to get it moving within the month versus 6.. I still haven't really tackled my resume, beyond cursing it. I'm hedging my bets,clearly.

And Jesus, would Carl PLEASE be in his office soon?!!!


Beverly - Jan 15, 2016 5:31:48 pm PST #13453 of 30003
Days shrink and grow cold, sunlight through leaves is my song. Winter is long.

Is this a goal you want to establish for yourself, Gud? Or one that's being imposed on you? Either way, unless you figure out how to stop being human, it's an unrealistic goal.

What about your kids? Are they allowed to make mistakes? The other people in your family? Your coworkers? Are none of them allowed to make mistakes? How does anybody ever have the courage to try something new, to expand their reach and widen their goals without the freedom of learning from the mistakes they make?

I'm sorry. I really don't mean to lecture, but it makes me sad when someone as smart, industrious, and dedicated as you are says they're not allowed to make mistakes.


Kat - Jan 15, 2016 5:53:43 pm PST #13454 of 30003
"I keep to a strict diet of ill-advised enthusiasm and heartfelt regret." Leigh Bardugo

Steph, I thought of you because I was extremely.....well, let me you what happened. I have a colleague who picks nits in the most intense ways. She has told her students that she doesn't want them to turn in papers with Times New Roman because it's boring and lazy. So one of my advisory kids was printing a paper for this teacher's class in my room. When I pulled it off the printer, I said, "What is up with this font?!" She explained. So then I told her use Comic Sans for the paper. Or Papyrus. She chose Comic Sans and I laughed.


Steph L. - Jan 15, 2016 6:13:46 pm PST #13455 of 30003
this mess was yours / now your mess is mine

She chose Comic Sans and I laughed.

You know what, though? That teacher DESERVES Comic Sans.


beth b - Jan 15, 2016 7:01:00 pm PST #13456 of 30003
oh joy! Oh Rapture ! I have a brain!

Gud, please be easier on yourself. I am the bil payer, and yes I miss stuff. Partly because I had a sad useless plan that didn't work. DH doesn't like to pay bills - so I made a new system that we both have to follow - where bills go - how to keep them visible , so at the very least he can see what needs to be paid tool

have her help you find the solution - so it can not be just your fault ( there are two adults in your family)

But you have to forgive yourself for not being perfect. Oddly, there are a few things in this life more important than paying a bill.

to quote a friend "if money fixes something , it isn't a problem" ( getting money might be an issue, but obviously not in this case.

Insurance bills and phone bills are my problem bills


Connie Neil - Jan 15, 2016 7:04:00 pm PST #13457 of 30003
brillig

I love Times New Roman, it's classy, professional, the words look like they're worthy of that little bit of extra effort that was taken. Like words that should be given some respect. Not fashionable, but enduring.


Beverly - Jan 15, 2016 7:31:52 pm PST #13458 of 30003
Days shrink and grow cold, sunlight through leaves is my song. Winter is long.

My favorite font is Calibri, and after that, Arial. My eyes aren't as sharp as I could wish, and if I can go sans serif, things are clearer and easier for me to read.

Times New Roman isn't as immediately readable for me.


shrift - Jan 15, 2016 7:33:18 pm PST #13459 of 30003
"You can't put a price on the joy of not giving a shit." -Zenkitty

Kat, I just signed up for The Molly Weasley Ugly Jumper Run, so thanks for the pointer to the Hogwarts Running Club.


Steph L. - Jan 15, 2016 7:44:41 pm PST #13460 of 30003
this mess was yours / now your mess is mine

Kat, I just signed up for The Molly Weasley Ugly Jumper Run, so thanks for the pointer to the Hogwarts Running Club.

I was thinking of doing that, too! I have it open in another tab.


Lee - Jan 15, 2016 7:49:58 pm PST #13461 of 30003
The feeling you get when your brain finally lets your heart get in its pants.

That sounds like something I might need to sign up for too