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Post by Justine on Jul 14, 2006 10:18:01 GMT -5
Wearing: A black pantsuit with a white shirt and black comfy flats. Hair: Pulled tightly back into a ponytail. Eyes: Hidden behind my glasses as always. Last Song You Heard: You've Got The Music in You by The New Radicals Last TV Show/Movie/DVD You Watched: Doom Doing Right Now: Other than this, trying to focus on my work, but not getting very far  Wanting: The toothache I have to be over---I can't get to the dentist until next Saturday! SHADOW TO FEEL BETTER!!! Thankful For: The few co-workers I have that back me up no matter what. Excited About: The new summer school session, which starts on Monday--I know...I'm a dork. Missing: The simple days of reception, when I didn't have to count on the people who were trying to knife me in the back...now, they're training me! Chatting With: Nobody, ATM Biggest Purchase of the Day: Nothing yet High Point of the Day: Hearing my boss tell me that whether the other people in the back with me want me there or not, she wants me in the position, and my boss wants me in the position and that's all that matters.  Most Aggravating Moment of the Day: Gossip around the office makes me want to take my own head off! Most Laughable Moment of the Day: Trying to hide two of my friends from each other--which could have been a really bad moment, if it hadn't worked out. Saddest Moment of the Day: Waking up with a migraine.
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Post by Talon Karrde on Jul 17, 2006 22:30:28 GMT -5
Wearing: A gray wife beater and gray shorty shorts - AKA: PJs Hair: Wet from the nice cool shower I just took. Eyes: Sparkling hazels with a tinge of red thanks to a headache. Last Song You Heard: Maggie's Farm, a remake of an old Bob Dylan song, performed by Silvertide. Last TV Show/Movie/DVD You Watched:
Animal Planet: Houston Doing Right Now: Typing this while tossing my brother answers for his Family Feud game. Wanting: This apartment to cool off a bit. Thankful For: A terrific vacation. Excited About: I'm still on vacation! Missing: The beach. Chatting With: My bro and his girlfriend. Biggest Purchase of the Day: If you count paying my bills, then I made three rather hefty purchases today, including paying my car insurance bill. High Point of the Day: Paying the bills and having money left over. Most Aggravating Moment of the Day: The gosh-awful heat in this apartment. Most Laughable Moment of the Day: Natasia and one of her early birthday presents - her new catnip bed insert. Saddest Moment of the Day: Watching the investigator at the Houston SPCA decide to put a puppy to sleep. 
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Post by Justine on Jul 18, 2006 8:35:26 GMT -5
Wearing: A gray pantsuit and a black sleeveless turtleneck with black comfortable flats.
Hair: Slicked into a ponytail.
Eyes: Half closed and pointed at the floor.
Last Song You Heard: Vanishing by Mariah Carey (an oldie of hers but a goodie)
Last TV Show/Movie/DVD You Watched:
WWE Raw last night, although I fell asleep through it (I wasn't feeling well)
Doing Right Now: This, as well as pretending to work, but I'm not really in the mood.
Wanting: To be with Jeannie, my sister-in-law...
Thankful For: Every single person I love in my life.
Excited About: Pretty down at the moment, actually...
Missing: Jeannie's presence here at work.
Chatting With: My co-worker, Elisha
Biggest Purchase of the Day: None yet.
High Point of the Day: Watching my new kitten, Jeremy, play in the litter box...it was funny, but gross!
Most Aggravating Moment of the Day:
The heat.
Most Laughable Moment of the Day: See the high point...
Saddest Moment of the Day: My husband's brother's wife, Jeannie, or my sister-in-law lost her mother this morning. She passed away. I didn't really know the woman so well, but my heart and mind is there with her, her sister and my close friend, Liz and my nephew Genaro, who has lost his grandmother.
My condolences are with you guys! Ish and I love you very much!
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Post by Talon Karrde on Jul 30, 2006 0:59:45 GMT -5
Wearing: A sky blue wife beater and kitty shorts - AKA: PJs Hair: Wet from the shower. Eyes: Seriously tired hazels.  Last Song You Heard: Seasons of Love from Rent. Last TV Show/Movie/DVD You Watched:
The Closer Doing Right Now: Typing this before passing out. Wanting: To wake up without pain, but after tonight's adventures, I can say for certain that this is a wish not bound to come true. Thankful For: A terrific vacation...too bad it had to end. Excited About: It's Sunday!!!! I survived the week!!! Missing: The beach and the soothing sounds of the waves lapping at the shore. Chatting With: Nobody. Biggest Purchase of the Day: A tuna melt with a huge slice of fat-free chocolate cake, hastily eaten just before the trio of emergencies. High Point of the Day: Saving someone's bacon, moving so quickly and so powerfully that I have proven to myself that I'VE STILL GOT IT BABY! Most Aggravating Moment of the Day: Said saving of said someone. What the hell were you thinking you fool?! What if I hadn't turned around at that very moment? Your ass would have been toast! Most Laughable Moment of the Day: The gurney - long story. Saddest Moment of the Day: That most agreed the person I saved didn't deserve the save.
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Post by Justine on Jul 31, 2006 12:30:20 GMT -5
Wearing: A beige pantsuit and a black sleeveless turtleneck
Hair: Pulled tightly back into a ponytail
Eyes: A little puffy from last night's "I hate my job" crying jag.
Last Song You Heard: It's The End Of The World As We Know It by REM.
Last TV Show/Movie/DVD You Watched:
The 44oo
Doing Right Now: About to look up some train schedules to Boston for my new boss.
Wanting: To not be here--to get a job in something that I actually have any interest in--to actually have time to use my creative side--to not be a corporate stiff--to never have grown up...
Thankful For: My husband AKA my anchor.
Excited About: This weekend and a barbeque with a college buddy!
Missing: Being a kid and having no responsibility
Chatting With: Well, my co-worker is trying really hard to chat with me, but I'm not really chatting back...it's fun to watch her try though, after the way she screwed me over.
Biggest Purchase of the Day: Nothing just yet.
High Point of the Day: The look on people's face as they are slowly getting used to the new and improved me (AKA THE REAL ME). No more politeness for politeness' sake...it's time to let the real Justine hang out--because, I ain't getting back stabbed again!
Most Aggravating Moment of the Day: Thankfully, I haven't had one yet---the new me is enjoying her day.
Most Laughable Moment of the Day: Again, watching my co-worker try to start up a friendly convo with me as I just smile and say, uh-huh.
Saddest Moment of the Day: The fact that I can't just be professional in my work place...I have to be down and dirty with the rest of them, simply to survive.
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Post by Talon Karrde on Aug 2, 2006 11:44:42 GMT -5
Wearing: Nothing! It's too hot for clothes! Hair: Wilted. Eyes: Red from all of the salty sweat running into them. Last Song You Heard: Heat Wave. LOL! Last TV Show/Movie/DVD You Watched:
Animal Cops: Detroit Doing Right Now: Trying to stay cool, but it's hot as hell! Wanting: To stay home in the air conditioning, but that ain't happening. Thankful For: Air conditioning. Funny, not so long ago, my brother and I would play very competitive baseball in this heat. Now, I couldn't even think about swinging a bat. Am I getting old?!  Excited About: I let you know in a few days. Missing: The beach and the soothing sounds of the waves lapping at the shore. Chatting With: Srf. Biggest Purchase of the Day: Nothing yet, unless you count paying the rent. High Point of the Day: Hmmmmm..... Most Aggravating Moment of the Day: The overtime call this morning. There wasn't supposed to be overtime and I was too dead exhausted from past overtimes to even think of picking up the phone. Most Laughable Moment of the Day: Natasia practically wrapped around the toilet bowl, trying to keep cool. Saddest Moment of the Day: See laughable.
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Post by jpmessiah on Aug 10, 2006 13:39:57 GMT -5
Wearing: A nice white shirt with black jeans
Hair: Freshly cropped; almost a Caesar. Always trying something new
Eyes: Blue or green. They keep changing. Make it stop!!!
Last Song You Heard: London Bridge. Somehow it found its ways on my computer.
Last TV Show/Movie/DVD You Watched:
4400 Season 2 season finale. Whoohoo. Awesome show.
Doing Right Now: Working on stupid stories before I go on vacation. So tired of the Bronx.
Wanting: To take a nap
Thankful For: The fact that my vacation begins tomorrow at 3 p.m. Whoohoo!!!
Excited About: My 30th Birthday. Being old is awesome.
Missing: My girlfriend. Minutes apart just aren't cool.
Chatting With: Kristy
Biggest Purchase of the Day: Paying my cable bill. Yuck. It should so be free.
High Point of the Day: Waking up next to my baby. Awwwww
Most Aggravating Moment of the Day: Going to work.
Most Laughable Moment of the Day: Talking about how the drunk that used to work here got fired. Oh the calamity that could occur if shje decides to kill everyone as we believe she is capable of trying to do.
Saddest Moment of the Day: Trying to stay awake while getting a haircut.
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Post by Justine on Aug 14, 2006 10:30:03 GMT -5
Wearing: A grey pantsuit with a black sleeveless shirt and black flats.
Hair: Out of it's perpetual ponytail, it's bright red and curly today.
Eyes: Narrowed to angry slits.
Last Song You Heard: The Winner by The Crystal Method
Last TV Show/Movie/DVD You Watched:
An old episode of Angel, Awakening. I got in an Angel kick yesterday.
Doing Right Now: Looking up legal terms on the internet so I know what is going on around me. Somebody get me out of this job, please?!
Wanting: To not work here
Thankful For: The great bit of unwinding I did this weekend! Thanks to all who were responsible!
Excited About: Hanging out this weekend with my old buddy, Kim!
Missing: My Sister. Long time, no see, SIS!
Chatting With: Nobody at the moment.
Biggest Purchase of the Day: Nothing yet--it's too early.
High Point of the Day: Watching how pissed off my co-worker is at me for ratting her out, something she simply assumed that I did--which makes her look really guilty, since she had no reason to worry, I gotta tell ya!
Most Aggravating Moment of the Day: Going to work.
Most Laughable Moment of the Day: Still haven't had one yet. Waiting on it...
Saddest Moment of the Day: Realizing I haven't been myself in a great while. I am working to correct that, so wish me luck!
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Post by Talon Karrde on Aug 23, 2006 6:49:23 GMT -5
Wearing: A gray Old Navy flag shirt and blue jean shorts Hair: Getting too long. Eyes: Extremely tired hazels. Last Song You Heard: Buttons by the Pussycat Dolls, featuring Snoop Dog. Last TV Show/Movie/DVD You Watched:
The North and the South: Book II: Love and War. Doing Right Now: Waiting for someone to come fix my windshield. Wanting: Not to be awake waiting for someone to fix the windshield. Thankful For: Decent insurance coverage and the fact that I didn't listen to the people who said I should lower my insurance coverage once I owned my car outright. Excited About: Not a freakin' thing at the moment. Missing: The beach. Chatting With: Shadow. Biggest Purchase of the Day: So far, just a computer book for a friend. High Point of the Day: It's too early for a high point. Most Aggravating Moment of the Day: I'm awake aren't I? Most Laughable Moment of the Day: Moving my car to a parking spot across the street this morning and walking into my house just as my next door neighbor moves his car from the spot directly in front of the house. I am sooo not moving my car again. Saddest Moment of the Day: I'm awake at this unGodly hour and I'm not getting paid to do so! 
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Post by Justine on Aug 24, 2006 8:34:04 GMT -5
Wearing: A very long navy blue Betty Boop shirt in which she pretends to be Buffy. Hair: Tied back in a very messy "I just woke up" ponytail. Eyes: Droopy Last Song You Heard: Good Times by Nickleback Last TV Show/Movie/DVD You Watched:
I introduced my mom to the movie Rent. Doing Right Now: Just chilling on vacation. Wanting: Not to have to go to work, but to still get paid. Thankful For: All the awesome people in my life and my tremendous interview skills (since I'm beginning to think I will be using them sooner rather than later). Excited About: Getting a lot of important things done today. Missing: Job security Chatting With: Nobody, but I just got off the phone with Ismael. Biggest Purchase of the Day: Nothing yet--I haven't left my house. High Point of the Day: None Most Aggravating Moment of the Day: Finding out that one of my bosses resigned while I was away, and that the rest are moving to a new office without me, leaving me with two people who don't give me much to do, to work for and the impending doom of getting laid off around the corner. Most Laughable Moment of the Day: Who calls in after years of service to a company to resign? And who does so when they are attorney's and are supposed to be professional? Saddest Moment of the Day: I think I already said...hey, anybody out there know of any good secretarial openings?
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Post by Talon Karrde on Sept 1, 2006 0:57:42 GMT -5
Wearing: A pink polo shirt, blue jean shorts and my double-heart necklace. Hair: Getting too long. Eyes: Hazels trapped behind a pair of glasses begging to be free, but alas, they are doomed to forever rove behind their glass barrier until such time as I decide to hit the hay. ;D Last Song You Heard: How To Save A Life by The Fray. Last TV Show/Movie/DVD You Watched:
The North and the South: Book III: Heaven and Hell. Doing Right Now: Writing the final part of my North and South review. Wanting: A nice four-day weekend. Thankful For: The folks who remembered what today is. Excited About: My weekend. Missing: The beach. Chatting With: Nobody. Biggest Purchase of the Day: A cup of coffee. High Point of the Day: Some happy wishes from family. Most Aggravating Moment of the Day: Work...'nuf said! Most Laughable Moment of the Day: Someone, who shall remain nameless, but who is a couple of months older than me, forgetting how old I am going to be. ROTFL!! Saddest Moment of the Day: My co-workers forgetting my special day...I remember theirs! 
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Post by Justine on Sept 1, 2006 8:50:18 GMT -5
Wearing: A purple sweater set, black slacks and black kitten heels. Hair: Moussed up and curly. Eyes: LMAO at Talon's response! My eyes are too forever doomed to that glass prison. Last Song You Heard: A Place Called Home by Kim Richey Last TV Show/Movie/DVD You Watched:
An old episode from Farscape---a tear-jerker entitled "The Locket". Doing Right Now: Waiting for work...my bosses are all out, except one, who doesn't give me all that much to do. Wanting: Work to do... Thankful For: My new interesting class! I didn't know what it was, but I'm glad I took it! Excited About: I sent out a short story to Fantasy & Science Fiction Magazine and I'm waiting to see if it's going to be picked up...it's gonna take a while for them to respond, but this is the first time I've ever done something like this, so I'm excited!!! Missing: Spare time Chatting With: My co-worker, Elisha. Biggest Purchase of the Day: Nothing yet... High Point of the Day: Getting to teach people stuff. I love it! It makes me feel like I know something! Most Aggravating Moment of the Day: People forgetting about my sister's birthday! POO on them! Most Laughable Moment of the Day: Jeremy, my youngest cat, who is a black cat, deciding that my witchy black cat stuffed animal is now his greatest enemy! Saddest Moment of the Day: See the most aggravating moment! I poo on them again!
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Post by Talon Karrde on Sept 27, 2006 2:11:48 GMT -5
Wearing: An old Mets t-shirt (Rickey Henderson's name and number depicted) and black jeans. Hair: Flat from work, but not so long anymore.  Eyes: Tired hazels. Last Song You Heard: Poison by Brittany Spears - what? I had no choice - it was the last song that came on the radio before I pulled into a parking space near my house.  Last TV Show/Movie/DVD You Watched:
Brothers and Sisters - eh. Doing Right Now: Getting ready to sign of the pc and go to bed. Wanting: The transition at work to go peacefully. Thankful For: Getting the shift I needed at the right time. Excited About: Starting the new shift. Missing: The beach! Chatting With: Nobody. Biggest Purchase of the Day: A couple of household supplies at CVS. High Point of the Day: Getting two articles done in one day, exercising and still having time to read tons of my Star Wars novel. Most Aggravating Moment of the Day: My partner...what else is new? Most Laughable Moment of the Day: That someone thinks I'm out for their job. Sorry, I don't steal other people's jobs, thank you very much - I have my own. Saddest Moment of the Day: See laughable.
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Post by Talon Karrde on Sept 29, 2006 1:01:34 GMT -5
Wearing: A pink polo shirt and black jeans. Hair: Flat from work. Eyes: The hazels be sparkling, but a bit red around the edges thanks to a surprise party at work. Last Song You Heard: Sexy Back by Justin Timberlake Last TV Show/Movie/DVD You Watched:
Been watching Sliders Season 3 on DVD. Doing Right Now: Chatting with a friend and celebrating. Wanting: Well, so far, I've been getting what I want. Let's just hope things don't turn out like a like from a Train song - "in a world when what we want is only what we want until it's ours". Thankful For: The surprise party I walked in on today. LOL! I always have had a nose for strange goings on and a very good ear. I ended up turning the surprise around on them! ROTFL! ;D Excited About: A new adventure. Missing: I'll be missing some coworkers. Chatting With: Shadow. Biggest Purchase of the Day: Nothing, unless paying for shipping charges counts. High Point of the Day: The surprise party. Most Aggravating Moment of the Day: Something my boss said before I started my shift today. Most Laughable Moment of the Day: The look on one of the coworker's face when I walked into the room before they were ready for me. ;D Saddest Moment of the Day: Leaving folks I have worked with for over 6 years. In our line of work, coworkers become family members very quickly and it wasn't easy to make the decision to move on. Here's hoping that eventually, we will work together again.
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Post by Talon Karrde on Oct 5, 2006 23:16:08 GMT -5
Wearing: A New York Mets t-shirt and Garfield pants. Hair: Almost dry from the shower. Eyes: Slightly tired but still sparkling. Last Song You Heard: Suddenly I See by K.T. Tunstall Last TV Show/Movie/DVD You Watched:
Jericho and Ugly Betty. Got some shows taped that I have to watch as well! Doing Right Now: Typing...duh! Wanting: A new contract and my car repairs to be done early tomorrow. Hoping that it won't cost me too much either. Thankful For: The opportunity to make a change in my career that will improve my life tenfold. Excited About: The new change. Missing: I'll be missing some co-workers. Chatting With: My bro every now and then. Biggest Purchase of the Day: The rental. High Point of the Day: The folks that I supervise actually thanking me for constructive criticisms. I find that if you have to correct someone on something, it's best to explain the corrections and that you are pointing them out to assist them later in their upward mobility in the future of their careers. Most Aggravating Moment of the Day: The muffler detaching from my car at a most inopertune moment. Most Laughable Moment of the Day: Actually, had quite a few laughs at work today, especially when my boss kept trying to get me to be worried about my Mets winning the pennant. I have no worries whatsoever and all the faith in the world in my favorite team! Saddest Moment of the Day: The booboo my car had.
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