And as we're in the UK for a portion of Sunday, I may even be able to watch some of the race (at least the start) before we have to head for the airport.
I'm so excited!
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04/15/2009 05:50 #48388
F1 Diffuser AppealCategory: sports
I don't know how many of you follow Formula 1 (especially now the US Grand Prix doesn't run anymore after the fiasco a couple of years ago), but this piece of news just made my day:
And as we're in the UK for a portion of Sunday, I may even be able to watch some of the race (at least the start) before we have to head for the airport.
I'm so excited!
And as we're in the UK for a portion of Sunday, I may even be able to watch some of the race (at least the start) before we have to head for the airport.
I'm so excited!
03/26/2009 03:09 #48205
PromotionCategory: work
Looks like I may be getting a Promotion at work (subject to CEO's approval)
The interview yesterday was for a Project Manager position - technically a step up from the Business Analyst role I'm supposed to do today (which actually includes Project Management anyway). It would involve a grade increase, so a little extra moolah and I would FINALLY get business class travel again for work and pleasure after they rudely took it away 2 1/2 years ago.
Thing is, I don't LIKE Project Management. I'm a tinkerer - I like to be involved in the nitty-gritty aspects like testing, development, design etc.
Whatever, we'll have to see what happens. Frankly I don't trust anything at this company until I see it written on paper, and even then it's suspect.
The interview yesterday was for a Project Manager position - technically a step up from the Business Analyst role I'm supposed to do today (which actually includes Project Management anyway). It would involve a grade increase, so a little extra moolah and I would FINALLY get business class travel again for work and pleasure after they rudely took it away 2 1/2 years ago.
Thing is, I don't LIKE Project Management. I'm a tinkerer - I like to be involved in the nitty-gritty aspects like testing, development, design etc.
Whatever, we'll have to see what happens. Frankly I don't trust anything at this company until I see it written on paper, and even then it's suspect.
03/24/2009 22:56 #48187
Job interviewCategory: work
I have an unexpected job interview this morning....
03/15/2009 08:23 #48057
Woo hoo!!!!!Category: life
That is all.
:)
:)
leetee - 03/18/09 00:19
Congrats! Good job with the proposal. :o)
Congrats! Good job with the proposal. :o)
mrmike - 03/15/09 14:59
Well done!
Well done!
ladycroft - 03/15/09 10:24
:)))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
:)))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
metalpeter - 03/15/09 10:06
Congrats to you and Timika
Congrats to you and Timika
03/03/2009 06:24 #47929
Two Weddings and a FuneralCategory: life
Was nice to get back to the UK over the last couple of weeks. Got to catch up with friends and family that we didn't get to see last time.
One of my best friends got married while we were there (was kinda the whole point of going back really). Was an awesome day, they looked really happy. (if (e:ladycroft) tells you I cried at the wedding she's a fibber- it was a dusty church and I got something in my eye ;) )
(e:ladycroft) finally got to meet my Dad - I'll leave her to give the lowdown on that, but needless to say he thought she was awesome.
I also managed to see my step-grandfather. He'd been taken into hospital just before we got there with suspected lung cancer. He wasn't looking too good when we went to see him, wheezing and gurgling whenever he spoke. It was good that we got to see him again as he passed away two days ago.
But to end on a happy note, one of my other best friends got engaged yesterday. The bride-to-be had been desperate for the groom to ask her for ages, so it's nice he's finally got off his backside. So that'll be another wedding to go to!
One of my best friends got married while we were there (was kinda the whole point of going back really). Was an awesome day, they looked really happy. (if (e:ladycroft) tells you I cried at the wedding she's a fibber- it was a dusty church and I got something in my eye ;) )
(e:ladycroft) finally got to meet my Dad - I'll leave her to give the lowdown on that, but needless to say he thought she was awesome.
I also managed to see my step-grandfather. He'd been taken into hospital just before we got there with suspected lung cancer. He wasn't looking too good when we went to see him, wheezing and gurgling whenever he spoke. It was good that we got to see him again as he passed away two days ago.
But to end on a happy note, one of my other best friends got engaged yesterday. The bride-to-be had been desperate for the groom to ask her for ages, so it's nice he's finally got off his backside. So that'll be another wedding to go to!
paul - 03/03/09 23:44
Sorry to hear about your step-grandfather - cancer sucks.
Sorry to hear about your step-grandfather - cancer sucks.
rory - 03/03/09 06:29
I know beautiful. Not even sure when the funeral is yet, need to get the info from Mum.
I know beautiful. Not even sure when the funeral is yet, need to get the info from Mum.
ladycroft - 03/03/09 06:27
Oooh, Russell asked Laura!??
You know I love you and I'm glad I had the opportunity to meet Trevor and be with you on your last visit. I wish I didn't have to go to Seattle so I could be with you at the funeral. I'm there even if I'm not there. xx
Oooh, Russell asked Laura!??
You know I love you and I'm glad I had the opportunity to meet Trevor and be with you on your last visit. I wish I didn't have to go to Seattle so I could be with you at the funeral. I'm there even if I'm not there. xx
congratulations! :o)
Congrats. Just make sure not to let your hair get too pointy.
Congrats, Rory. I know what you mean about being a tinkerer, but maybe you'll find you enjoy your new PM role more than you previously thought.
So If I read this right you may get a promotion to something you don't like doing, so I say turn it down. I don't know how that would be looked at, but in many companies people who get promotions that they don't ask for should turn them down. But maybe you would like it for other reasons.
Congratulations!
congrats!
COnGRaTUlaTiONs!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :D