A very good friend of mine died in a car accident early Saturday morning. She was a wonderful, fun, loving and talented person. Her loss is a loss to many of us. I will miss her very much. I already do.
I had not seen her since April, when I went to her birthday party. I kept thinking about her. I kept thinking I needed to call her. But I didn't. I kept putting it off. It seems pointless now to say that I wish I had taken five minutes to pick up the phone and call her. Now, she's gone and it is too late.
So for those of you whom I was unable to reach over the weekend, I want to tell you that I love you (or at the very least care about you very much). Even if we do not keep in touch as much as we should, I want you to know this. Remember to value the most important things in your life because it can be over in a split second. There is no going back to tell your loved ones, your friends and family (even your pets) "I love you" or "I care about you" or "I value you and your friendship". Say it now. Do not wait.
PS
And for god's sake, wear your seat belts! It only takes a second! This is the second person younger than me that I have lost in the last six months to a car accident. Two people who most likely would still be alive if they had just put on their seat belts!
Monday, December 22, 2008
Thursday, December 18, 2008
Monday, December 15, 2008
The Other Katie
When they set up my e-mail at my new job, I wanted them to set it up with my full first and last name. But my boss suggested they set me up as “Katie” and my last name, since that is what I usually go by. It was only after I agreed to this that I discovered that there are two other Katies at my office. One of them is two doors down from me, and she doesn’t seem very nice. She storms around the office, slamming things around, and loudly crumpling papers. What’s more, she glares hatefully at everyone who walks by her office or who smiles at her. Sometimes she even scoffs at them.
Nice. Why do I have to have the same name as the one mean person in the whole building?
Nice. Why do I have to have the same name as the one mean person in the whole building?
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Monday, December 8, 2008
Snow!
The snow was gorgeous this morning! I wish it would have lasted. I hope it snows all night tonight and all day tomorrow! I will go around the office singing "Let it snow! Let it snow! Let it snow!" at the top of my lungs! Heh heh!
Friday, December 5, 2008
Jailbird
A little bit of gossip from my old job. You may recall some of my blog posts about Little Dumpling? Well, as it turns out, Little Dumpling is a Little Felon. Apparently she's got felony convictions for embezzlement and fraud.
She is currently sitting in jail, and will be there until 12/18. No worries, though. Her job in finance (payroll, medical billing, cash collecting and posting, etc.) will be waiting for her. Her suck ups galore seem to have paid off! When I was there, I missed three days for a death in the family, and I was screamed at and threatened, written up and harassed. But I digress.
I am sure Little Fel - er - Little Dumpling is quite relieved about this! After all, she tried so hard, for so long, to get moved upstairs so she could work in the finance department. I wonder if this has anything to do with the cash flow problem there?
Don't get the wrong idea. I am not trying to be harsh, or judgmental. I realize people make mistakes. They can learn, and grow, and change their ways. I understand this. People convicted of misdemeanors and felonies need jobs too. I just think it's a little foolish to hire someone who has a record for embezzlement, or fraud, or forgery, or any other such crime, to be in a position in the finance department, or in any other position where they will have access to other people's money. Would you hire someone convicted of child molestation to be a elementary school teacher? Or would you hire a person convicted of embezzlement to be the person in charge of receiving and distributing donations for a charity? It seems like an avoidable risk to me. Why take the chance?
Still, like I said before, I have escaped, and not a moment too soon!
She is currently sitting in jail, and will be there until 12/18. No worries, though. Her job in finance (payroll, medical billing, cash collecting and posting, etc.) will be waiting for her. Her suck ups galore seem to have paid off! When I was there, I missed three days for a death in the family, and I was screamed at and threatened, written up and harassed. But I digress.
I am sure Little Fel - er - Little Dumpling is quite relieved about this! After all, she tried so hard, for so long, to get moved upstairs so she could work in the finance department. I wonder if this has anything to do with the cash flow problem there?
Don't get the wrong idea. I am not trying to be harsh, or judgmental. I realize people make mistakes. They can learn, and grow, and change their ways. I understand this. People convicted of misdemeanors and felonies need jobs too. I just think it's a little foolish to hire someone who has a record for embezzlement, or fraud, or forgery, or any other such crime, to be in a position in the finance department, or in any other position where they will have access to other people's money. Would you hire someone convicted of child molestation to be a elementary school teacher? Or would you hire a person convicted of embezzlement to be the person in charge of receiving and distributing donations for a charity? It seems like an avoidable risk to me. Why take the chance?
Still, like I said before, I have escaped, and not a moment too soon!
So Long Suckahs!
I have finally escaped, and not a moment too soon! I started my new job 12/01. I am very happy here, so far. People here seem to treat each other respectfully. The company seems to actually care about the welfare of it's employees, and there has been little to no drama. I am not micromanaged, despite the fact that I am still in training. I have not been tormented by the boss or sexually harassed by the social workers. Time will tell, but as it is now, it's looking good! At any rate, I don't think it could be any worse than the last place (knock on wood - or skull, whichever is closest).
PS
As a side note, my previous employer managed to 'mistakenly' mess up my final paycheck three times. Yeah. Just like they 'mistakenly' forget to pay other employees overtime. Thank god I won't have to deal with those lying, stealing, hypocritical old bags EVER AGAIN!!
PS
As a side note, my previous employer managed to 'mistakenly' mess up my final paycheck three times. Yeah. Just like they 'mistakenly' forget to pay other employees overtime. Thank god I won't have to deal with those lying, stealing, hypocritical old bags EVER AGAIN!!
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