tonight i fix lauren's car window/blinker with jess.
tomorrow is my last day at work
tomorrow night is happy hour at oasis for the last time
saturday is harry potter
saturday night is a barbeque at my bosses house
sunday through tuesday morning is family reunion
tuesday is the day i grab my cats and say goodbye to new paltz.
i've been so busy. so very busy. sorry i haven't posted/commented more than flippantly. i'm rather flippant you see.
hey guys, what is this Nova 3C promotions company? They want me to come in for an interview, but if it is going to be annoying telemarketing for pennies crap i don't even want to bother...
i can't wait until the stress levels die and my dry and sarcastic sense of humor comes back.
this little kid just ran out of kb toys yelling,
'dad! brian just called me a retard and that really hurt! it really did! my feelings are hurt'
i don't know why i found that so amusing, but yeah... okay i really got to stop procrastinating...
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07/19/2007 14:39 #40166
countdown to acid refluxCategory: moving
07/13/2007 17:54 #40099
spoogemonster.i have made many attempts to write/check everything here. everytime i do i get sidetracked or whatever. But it appears to be slow today so here i go.
brief updates that none of you care about: my boss is having a barbeque for me next saturday. i cannot tell you how much this makes me happy. it is the greatest feeling int he world to leave a job feeling appreciated.
that being said, i have not heard from ATT/Cingular from my interview on monday. in a recent discussion with me mum, the idea that it might have something to do with my credit score has been brought up. it royally pisses me off that companies are allowed to base employment on credit scores. i mean... how the hell am i supposed to fix my credit if YOU WON'T GIVE ME A JOB? this country is, as far as i'm concerned, fucked. run by banks. do you all realize that the federal reserve is a private institution? money rules everything. grr i can't get into that again, i'll just get even more irritated. for now i'm just going to employ the power of attraction (the secret anybody?) to force them to call and give me a job.
there were other things that i wanted to say but lost ambition somewhere along the way.
except this: explain to me why all of my customers are firmly bunching their panties into knots and shoving them as far up their ass as possible?
brief updates that none of you care about: my boss is having a barbeque for me next saturday. i cannot tell you how much this makes me happy. it is the greatest feeling int he world to leave a job feeling appreciated.
that being said, i have not heard from ATT/Cingular from my interview on monday. in a recent discussion with me mum, the idea that it might have something to do with my credit score has been brought up. it royally pisses me off that companies are allowed to base employment on credit scores. i mean... how the hell am i supposed to fix my credit if YOU WON'T GIVE ME A JOB? this country is, as far as i'm concerned, fucked. run by banks. do you all realize that the federal reserve is a private institution? money rules everything. grr i can't get into that again, i'll just get even more irritated. for now i'm just going to employ the power of attraction (the secret anybody?) to force them to call and give me a job.
there were other things that i wanted to say but lost ambition somewhere along the way.
except this: explain to me why all of my customers are firmly bunching their panties into knots and shoving them as far up their ass as possible?
fellyconnelly - 07/20/07 14:00
jason i agree. i can't stand the fact that the mistakes that i made 6 years ago could prevent me from getting a job now. or keep me from the lowest possible car insurance. or whatever. because we all know that credit card companies and the like are designed to keep the consumer IN DEBT. grrr i hate this country.
jason i agree. i can't stand the fact that the mistakes that i made 6 years ago could prevent me from getting a job now. or keep me from the lowest possible car insurance. or whatever. because we all know that credit card companies and the like are designed to keep the consumer IN DEBT. grrr i hate this country.
jason - 07/19/07 15:29
Felly, you are definitely not alone. Most of the country suffers under the same BS.
I'm not a lawyer and so I don't understand the legal reasons why someone is allowed to view your private information.
Me, I had to sign a paper ALLOWING my company to scan my credit. Did you have to do something like that?
I mean, it's not like you are ever asked for private information about illness, which could absolutely affect your ability to do your job properly. I would raise holy hell if a prospective employer prodded me about depression, or anything else. It would be unthinkable to ask for this information, but apparently your PRIVATE credit information is A-OK?
It should be 100% illegal for this information to be given to someone else, or for that information to be required when applying for a job. It is absolutely appalling.
Felly, you are definitely not alone. Most of the country suffers under the same BS.
I'm not a lawyer and so I don't understand the legal reasons why someone is allowed to view your private information.
Me, I had to sign a paper ALLOWING my company to scan my credit. Did you have to do something like that?
I mean, it's not like you are ever asked for private information about illness, which could absolutely affect your ability to do your job properly. I would raise holy hell if a prospective employer prodded me about depression, or anything else. It would be unthinkable to ask for this information, but apparently your PRIVATE credit information is A-OK?
It should be 100% illegal for this information to be given to someone else, or for that information to be required when applying for a job. It is absolutely appalling.
fellyconnelly - 07/19/07 14:43
they are all bastards... part of me thinks it might be slightly amusing to throw red paint on all of those blue suited corporate pigs and scream something peta like. i mean just for fun. they don't have to be wearing fur or anything really. i would plead insanity. thoughts like these makes me warm and fuzzy at night.
they are all bastards... part of me thinks it might be slightly amusing to throw red paint on all of those blue suited corporate pigs and scream something peta like. i mean just for fun. they don't have to be wearing fur or anything really. i would plead insanity. thoughts like these makes me warm and fuzzy at night.
james - 07/14/07 21:29
Downtown Buffalo has a skyscraper by the name of HSBC tower. That bank employs hundreds of people in the area and pays rent on its own frickin skyscraper. And not by tangible labor, they just make money with money, your money. What a gross, bloated, parasitic business.
This is why I don't trust people in suits or who have a 401K plan when under the age of 30.
Downtown Buffalo has a skyscraper by the name of HSBC tower. That bank employs hundreds of people in the area and pays rent on its own frickin skyscraper. And not by tangible labor, they just make money with money, your money. What a gross, bloated, parasitic business.
This is why I don't trust people in suits or who have a 401K plan when under the age of 30.
07/11/2007 12:04 #40049
brushed nickelsCategory: moving
god this computer is slow.
i was going to upload a photo of the kitchen that lauren and i just spent crazy back breaking heat stroke inducing hours painting, but the photo is huge, and this computer is slower than snails racing in the mojave. also this shitty computer chair almost unceremoniously dumped me directly into the shaky computer desk that i'm sitting at. which would have resulted in horrible horrible things.
that should bring up a big fat red X.
i would go ahead and upload it elsewhere and resize it, but that would take most of the morning/afternoon.
the interview went okay - though i was given a phone call as i was pulling into buffalo monday afternoon that it had to be rescheduled for that evening. thus i was unable to do much of the last minute research that i had intentions of doing. it went okay, though he repeatedly asked me about my graphic design and video production background. wasn't i at an interview for cell phone sales?
anyway - hopefully it went well, though i'm really concerned about having an apartment/bills/etc and no job as of yet. i have to keep telling myself it will be okay.
the painting was HELL. hot. i have a hugeeee bruise on my leg from straddling the refridgerator (don't ask). our kitchen now has a new floor, a lovely set of cabinets in the color of 'chocolate sparkle' and the walls are a delightful color that we have deemed to be magical as it shows up grey, blue and green depending on which wall/light/angle you have. we are currently debating on whether or not we should have a brushed nickel color for the hardware on the cabinets or a black. i personally like silver, though after looking at the cabinets i'm unsure.
I have been asked by lauren to inquire as to what everyone thinks is the fastest way from elmwood ave to UB north campus. hmm?
we were leaving last night, passing the bidwell park (is this right?) and saw a gathering. it made me wish i wasn't going back to new paltz. i suddenly realized that it was the first time i'd rather be somewhere else than new paltz and it made me an odd mix of reminiscent/sad/happy/eager/etc.
anyway - thanks for all the well wishing! i need to get some laundry done!
i was going to upload a photo of the kitchen that lauren and i just spent crazy back breaking heat stroke inducing hours painting, but the photo is huge, and this computer is slower than snails racing in the mojave. also this shitty computer chair almost unceremoniously dumped me directly into the shaky computer desk that i'm sitting at. which would have resulted in horrible horrible things.
Missing Image ;(
that should bring up a big fat red X.
i would go ahead and upload it elsewhere and resize it, but that would take most of the morning/afternoon.
the interview went okay - though i was given a phone call as i was pulling into buffalo monday afternoon that it had to be rescheduled for that evening. thus i was unable to do much of the last minute research that i had intentions of doing. it went okay, though he repeatedly asked me about my graphic design and video production background. wasn't i at an interview for cell phone sales?
anyway - hopefully it went well, though i'm really concerned about having an apartment/bills/etc and no job as of yet. i have to keep telling myself it will be okay.
the painting was HELL. hot. i have a hugeeee bruise on my leg from straddling the refridgerator (don't ask). our kitchen now has a new floor, a lovely set of cabinets in the color of 'chocolate sparkle' and the walls are a delightful color that we have deemed to be magical as it shows up grey, blue and green depending on which wall/light/angle you have. we are currently debating on whether or not we should have a brushed nickel color for the hardware on the cabinets or a black. i personally like silver, though after looking at the cabinets i'm unsure.
I have been asked by lauren to inquire as to what everyone thinks is the fastest way from elmwood ave to UB north campus. hmm?
we were leaving last night, passing the bidwell park (is this right?) and saw a gathering. it made me wish i wasn't going back to new paltz. i suddenly realized that it was the first time i'd rather be somewhere else than new paltz and it made me an odd mix of reminiscent/sad/happy/eager/etc.
anyway - thanks for all the well wishing! i need to get some laundry done!
fellyconnelly - 07/12/07 16:26
first of all, you all made me smile with these responses. i'm still getting used to using 'the' before road names, and it makes my insides all warm and fluttery to see all of you say it. and no i'm not picking on you, i really mean it!
i'll be sitting at home with my 48 page map of buffalo tonight and this page of delightful travel tips!
and no james, it wasn't quite gulag labor to paint the kitchen in that heat, though lauren did get a bit testy, what with the whippings and all...
and i can't wait to check out the concert series, if nothing else than for the opportunity to sit in the park and people watch...
and paul - my friend's computer is really just an old dell. not sure what type... just old and slow... and i'm so used to using all the fun and exciting programs on my dell xps that do everything in a heartbeat that i've never bothered figuring out the other, easier resizing methods... what say you?? (thanks!)
first of all, you all made me smile with these responses. i'm still getting used to using 'the' before road names, and it makes my insides all warm and fluttery to see all of you say it. and no i'm not picking on you, i really mean it!
i'll be sitting at home with my 48 page map of buffalo tonight and this page of delightful travel tips!
and no james, it wasn't quite gulag labor to paint the kitchen in that heat, though lauren did get a bit testy, what with the whippings and all...
and i can't wait to check out the concert series, if nothing else than for the opportunity to sit in the park and people watch...
and paul - my friend's computer is really just an old dell. not sure what type... just old and slow... and i'm so used to using all the fun and exciting programs on my dell xps that do everything in a heartbeat that i've never bothered figuring out the other, easier resizing methods... what say you?? (thanks!)
paul - 07/12/07 09:19
What kind of computer are you using? I can probably write up a tutorial for this. There are plenty of ways to resize images in about 2 seconds. Uploading somewhere else is a huge time waster if you are just trying to resize a huge image.
What kind of computer are you using? I can probably write up a tutorial for this. There are plenty of ways to resize images in about 2 seconds. Uploading somewhere else is a huge time waster if you are just trying to resize a huge image.
tinypliny - 07/11/07 21:18
Hey! I was in that gathering! It was a concert by the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra as part of the concert series by the Elmwood Village Association. I think one of them clicked my totally un-phOtOgenic monstrosity of a face and I am living in terror about when its going to spring up on one of their websites and give visitors nightmares.
Hey! I was in that gathering! It was a concert by the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra as part of the concert series by the Elmwood Village Association. I think one of them clicked my totally un-phOtOgenic monstrosity of a face and I am living in terror about when its going to spring up on one of their websites and give visitors nightmares.
jason - 07/11/07 12:56
I used to take the 198 to the 190 to the 290 when I drove out that way. It's the highway, it's easy, there are almost never any cops on certain stretches of the 190, and I'm too impatient/groggy in the morning to deal with stop lights.
You can also take the 198 to the 33 to the 90 to the 290. I don't like having to wait what sometimes is FOR FREAKING EVER in the morning at that light on Parkside. Merging into the lane to get you onto the 33 is also sometimes a pain. Plus you can't speed as easily as you can taking the 190.
I've never tried James' Delaware to 290 method, although I'm interested to know exactly what time it takes using that route. My beer store of choice has changed from Premier to Consumers so I don't really have much of a reason to drive down Delaware anymore, except to go to Gordon's once a week to have a beer or three with some friends.
Now, I work on Grand Island so the choices are limited. 15 minutes drive to work! Not too shabby.
I used to take the 198 to the 190 to the 290 when I drove out that way. It's the highway, it's easy, there are almost never any cops on certain stretches of the 190, and I'm too impatient/groggy in the morning to deal with stop lights.
You can also take the 198 to the 33 to the 90 to the 290. I don't like having to wait what sometimes is FOR FREAKING EVER in the morning at that light on Parkside. Merging into the lane to get you onto the 33 is also sometimes a pain. Plus you can't speed as easily as you can taking the 190.
I've never tried James' Delaware to 290 method, although I'm interested to know exactly what time it takes using that route. My beer store of choice has changed from Premier to Consumers so I don't really have much of a reason to drive down Delaware anymore, except to go to Gordon's once a week to have a beer or three with some friends.
Now, I work on Grand Island so the choices are limited. 15 minutes drive to work! Not too shabby.
mrmike - 07/11/07 12:41
Tuesdays at Bidwell....good times. Wait till outdoor movies by the unitarian church. I work near ub and no matter how I get to work, it takes 20 min from Elmwood to these parts.
Tuesdays at Bidwell....good times. Wait till outdoor movies by the unitarian church. I work near ub and no matter how I get to work, it takes 20 min from Elmwood to these parts.
james - 07/11/07 12:27
the heat was horrid yesterday. It was impossible to do strenuous tasks like walk or breath. But painting in this heat must be akin of gulag labor.
UB north campus is a fun drive. My tenure at UB gave me about three dozen ways of going. If you dig highways and merging I recommend turning left on West Ferry to the end, make a right and go to the highway next to the river. Follow that to the 290 and get off at UB.
But I hate that way.
Going up Delaware to the 290 is my favorite. You pass banks, groceries, and our giant liquor/gourmet food store Premier. So you can get there in about as much time as the highways take and get chores done.
the heat was horrid yesterday. It was impossible to do strenuous tasks like walk or breath. But painting in this heat must be akin of gulag labor.
UB north campus is a fun drive. My tenure at UB gave me about three dozen ways of going. If you dig highways and merging I recommend turning left on West Ferry to the end, make a right and go to the highway next to the river. Follow that to the 290 and get off at UB.
But I hate that way.
Going up Delaware to the 290 is my favorite. You pass banks, groceries, and our giant liquor/gourmet food store Premier. So you can get there in about as much time as the highways take and get chores done.
mk - 07/11/07 12:21
unfortunately there really is no quick way to get to UB north campus. though (e:anne) would know better, i would guess it will probably take about 15 mins to get there.
i would say the 198 east (which is right off elmwood if you go north) to the 33 east to the 290 west and then either getting off at Millersport or the 990. it may be longer than other ways but it's probably the most direct.
that's my two cents.
unfortunately there really is no quick way to get to UB north campus. though (e:anne) would know better, i would guess it will probably take about 15 mins to get there.
i would say the 198 east (which is right off elmwood if you go north) to the 33 east to the 290 west and then either getting off at Millersport or the 990. it may be longer than other ways but it's probably the most direct.
that's my two cents.
07/08/2007 22:00 #40016
it was the spring chicken salad...Category: randomo
note to self:
you are within months of being 28. drinking large amounts of alcohol of any type for twelve hours while playing in the hot sun may make you feel like ponce de leon discovering the proverbial fountian, but does not make you feel youthful the next day.
although maybe my next post about the party will have a slightly more enthusiastic review. i'm going to lay down some more now for now.
ps im driving to buffalo tomorrow morning. tuesday morning i have job interview. i return to new paltz tuesday night/weds mornin. how much painting you think we are going to get done?
you are within months of being 28. drinking large amounts of alcohol of any type for twelve hours while playing in the hot sun may make you feel like ponce de leon discovering the proverbial fountian, but does not make you feel youthful the next day.
although maybe my next post about the party will have a slightly more enthusiastic review. i'm going to lay down some more now for now.
ps im driving to buffalo tomorrow morning. tuesday morning i have job interview. i return to new paltz tuesday night/weds mornin. how much painting you think we are going to get done?
07/05/2007 21:01 #39931
jello factoryCategory: drinking
i've been running around like crazy trying to get everything together for my going away party this weekend. its very exciting. i'm making jello shots tonight....
i have lemon drops (lemon jello and vodka and a splash of extra lemon)
strawberry/vodka with little pieces of cut up strawberries in them
blue berry/vodka
pina colada (pinaplle jello with rum and topped with cream of coconut)
rum and coke (black cherry coke with rum and coke and a maraschino cherry inside)
and i think that is it so far... i am officially bringing jello shots to the next level. i thought of halfing oranges and making jello shots inside the halves and then slicing it like an orange... that would be fun too..
anyway... i need to get started on this... times a wasting!
i have lemon drops (lemon jello and vodka and a splash of extra lemon)
strawberry/vodka with little pieces of cut up strawberries in them
blue berry/vodka
pina colada (pinaplle jello with rum and topped with cream of coconut)
rum and coke (black cherry coke with rum and coke and a maraschino cherry inside)
and i think that is it so far... i am officially bringing jello shots to the next level. i thought of halfing oranges and making jello shots inside the halves and then slicing it like an orange... that would be fun too..
anyway... i need to get started on this... times a wasting!
lilho - 07/11/07 19:27
that all sounds so seriously good! hot damn!
that all sounds so seriously good! hot damn!
metalpeter - 07/06/07 19:17
Hope the party was awesome. See I the thing with Jello shots is if you make them with all alcohol and no water they can really kick your ass quickly. Sometimes all you can taste is the jello. One thing I have heard is that you use the same flavor jello as the vodka and then they taste more like that flavor. Also since they are small people tend to think there isn't much alcohol in them but often that isn't the case.
Hope the party was awesome. See I the thing with Jello shots is if you make them with all alcohol and no water they can really kick your ass quickly. Sometimes all you can taste is the jello. One thing I have heard is that you use the same flavor jello as the vodka and then they taste more like that flavor. Also since they are small people tend to think there isn't much alcohol in them but often that isn't the case.
fellyconnelly - 07/06/07 11:24
ooo...i bet there would be all kinds of neato jello flavors there!
james: i heard the astral dogs name was sirius. but i guess that would have been too easy.
i know that jello shots have been given a bad name by frats and younguns. i'm just trying to kick it up a notch and add some class to the whole thing.
that and i think its funny when people are stupid enough to think they are harmless and then we find them laying under the porch in piles of their own vomit and blood. :)
ooo...i bet there would be all kinds of neato jello flavors there!
james: i heard the astral dogs name was sirius. but i guess that would have been too easy.
i know that jello shots have been given a bad name by frats and younguns. i'm just trying to kick it up a notch and add some class to the whole thing.
that and i think its funny when people are stupid enough to think they are harmless and then we find them laying under the porch in piles of their own vomit and blood. :)
hodown - 07/06/07 10:27
I am totally impressed by your jello shot making technique!
I am totally impressed by your jello shot making technique!
james - 07/05/07 22:34
Did you know that it was invented by a pan-dimensional astral dog named Rufus?
See, I can make up facts too uncut!
oh... I clicked the link and what do you know? My bad, sorry.
Did you know that it was invented by a pan-dimensional astral dog named Rufus?
See, I can make up facts too uncut!
oh... I clicked the link and what do you know? My bad, sorry.
uncutsaniflush - 07/05/07 22:16
Did you know that Jello was invented in Western New York and that there is a Jello Museum in Leroy not far from Rochester? :::link:::
Did you know that Jello was invented in Western New York and that there is a Jello Museum in Leroy not far from Rochester? :::link:::
It could be your resume.
I'd been sending out resumes for jobs I was definitely qualified for for MONTHS with no luck until I finally revamped my resume and got hired on the spot for what basically equates to my dream job.
The job market here is tough, but there's opportunities if you can sell yourself as well as you can sell a product.
I only lived in New Paltz a few months, ran out of money and had to come back. I didn't get a chance to meet a lot of people, but I worked at the Bistro, and knew people there. Your picture doesn't look familiar, even though I know it's a very small town.
oh and (e:sugarbowlmole) - you lived in NP? what a small world!! maybe i know you.... i've been here forever...
i can't imagine why i haven't gotten a call back on a job. i mean i am top salesperson here, manager for the past year and a half, worked here for 3 years and my current employers absolutely LOVE me. (they hate everybody) i even checked my credit report for inquiries and there is none, so i know it isn't based on my credit score. i have a B.A. and i even clean up nice! i don't want to toot my own horn but dammit i am amazing!
AND i have a sparkling personality!!! wtf?
oh and i did some research on nova and found that it is totally a scam. thanks for the info on that. dirty bastards.
seriously.. i'm stumped on the job thing... i can't imagine. i really can't... i know i'll find something though... but damn..
Had I known the job thing would be so difficult I would have widened my social circle so I could keep an ear out for an opening.
hmm I had seen the ads for Nova3C and thought about it before too. They supposedly raise money for DARE and I love DARE, I was like their poster child so thanks for the info mrmike
Yeah, I've seen that company listed on craigslist, they seem like a scam. If you're looking for a job, might I recommend www.iambuffaloniagarajobs.com? You have to sign up for a free account, but it's worth it. There are some quality jobs listed there.
I moved back to Buffalo (incidentally, to Elmwood Ave.) from New Paltz almost two years ago and miss it insanely. It's nice to know there's someone else in town that's even HEARD of the place. Welcome back!
dont do NOVA C. I went to see them and it took a few days for my intelligence to recover from the insult. Don't waste your time on them.