Thursday, June 29, 2006
E: Hey
Okay, if B&N works for you (I'm open to suggestions of something closer, just thought restaurants are usually too loud). Wanna meet around 6?
RE: Hey
That's fine. We can meet at Barnes and Noble.
RE: Hey
We should meet if you still open to the article, I could really use the help. Plus, we can talk about other things as well. I understand if you'd rather not. If so, maybe a book store would provide a good setting to go over stuff and then chat or whatever. I'm open to suggestions.
RE: Hey
Have you made a decision about tomorrow?
RE: Hey
Wednesday, June 28, 2006
Tuesday, June 27, 2006
RE: RE: Your expertise
I didn't think it was all about avoiding me. I know you are super busy with your work and family. I'm trying to understand what is going on but it's hard in e-mail sometimes. The article is yours and of course it is up to you what you do with it. I'll help you with it if you have any desire for that.
You could e-mail it to me instead of meeting me if you want to.
RE: RE: Your expertise
Maybe the article thing isn't the best idea.
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RE: RE: Your expertise
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I just finished one phone interview, he kind of debunked the whole article topic but I can't say I disagree.
Hmm, so many choices. I'm driving myself crazy trying to get things to a certain point for vacation next week. I was able to get a project here to a good point today, the project is looming, and the other folks are pestering me. That does result in my being tired and busy plus it creates distance between us. The distance may be a good thing since you seem to always get upset when we get together-and I know my behavior just makes things worse.
RE: RE: Your expertise
I'm okay.
I haven't heard much from you lately. Are you:
a) Tired
b) Busy
c) Asleep
d) Creating distance from me
e) Googling yourself
f) a and b
g) c and d
h) d and e
i) All of the above
Re: Re: A lesson in being careful what you wish for
Chili's
RE: RE: Your expertise
Yes, they are wonderful. In this case, the raise process is completely separate, which is its own complication. I wonder if I'll ever get my review? I guess I better think up some wonderful things to say so the team keeps moving along. Thanks for your advice. :)
Are you having a good day?
RE: Your expertise
Your expertise
I'm going to give my first review at work today. I put it off for quite awhile. It's Ann's. I've been dreading it, so now I'm in denial about it. Annual reviews are such a bunch of crap anyway, right? I shouldn't freak out over it ... or SHOULD I???
Sunday, June 25, 2006
RE: Ouch
Hi,
Yes, my weekend is going well. Been busy. her and I went out tonight and she is staying over. We're having pillow fights, etc.
I'm sure you have a lot to do. Sorry about your stomach. Huh, seems like I've said that to you a lot.
Saturday, June 24, 2006
Ouch
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/13512149/?GT1=8211
I hope your weekend is going well. I should have never eaten the free food at work - stomach problems last night and all day today (I'm sure that is more than you wanted to know). Oh well, just thought I'd say hey.
Friday, June 23, 2006
RE: Seemed like a good idea to bring gun to prison...
How yuse doin?
Thursday, June 22, 2006
RE: Seemed like a good idea to bring gun to prison...
RE: Seemed like a good idea to bring gun to prison...
Ha, you see our buddy thinks his neighbor is a bit obsessed with his lawn. Pot calling the kettle black?
RE: Seemed like a good idea to bring gun to prison...
Wednesday, June 21, 2006
RE: Hey you
Tuesday, June 20, 2006
RE: What do you want?
What do you want?
Monday, June 19, 2006
RE: Story
Oh, you're right, it was 6-9. She hooked up with a fellow prisoner that was really, really wet.
Ah, don't do it if you don't wanna. You do enough writing all day, plus helping the poor (and your boss) :)
RE: Story
Ha ha, she did not! It was nine.
Crap, I can't write. I don't know what I'm doing. Plus, I can't write in their style, I don't think. Oh well, I'll just write it for you, if I can.
RE: Story
I don't like the stalker label, I like to use 'guardian angel'. They were talking about it (actually Googling yourself) at work, so I did a few people I know. Wow, did you know our friend served six months for possession?
RE: Story
Good, if I have a stalker, I want it to be you. Yeah, I have, but not recently. Oh great, now I'm distracted.
RE: Story
You're welcome.
Um, you are stalking me? What a terrible picture.
RE: Story
I'm not sure it is exciting, but thank you.
I found a pic of you on the net.
RE: Story
Hi,
Yes, it was fine. Last week and this week, by the way, I stayed in the classroom with the whole group and the teachers. I didn't go in the other room. So that should make you feel better. I hope.
Ooooo, what an exciting story! You're so good with dialogue. I'm working on mine...
Story
Okay, so I took a stab at the McSweeney's short story thing. Yeah, it's nothing like what they print, but ...
RE: Hi
RE: Hi
I shouldn't be pulling on you and touching you the way I do. At this point, I don't think anything is anyone's fault. You shouldn't be thinking things are your fault. It's just that the time apart creates longing, and then the time together creates more, and touching your hand or arm creates even more.
It's interesting how we both feel we don't have much control. I'm so tied to you, I don't feel in control of myself. And I don't even know if I want to.
I'm sure that didn't make much sense.
RE: Hi
Well, I'm no intellectual either, but we can call ourselves that :)
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Also interesting that people couldn't believe that it could have been written by a woman. Yes, thank you for giving it to me. I'm always interested in reading what you're reading or thinking about. I'm no intellectual, though.
RE: Hi
Why nervous? I wasn't expecting a certain response, just thought you might find it interesting. If not, it's okay. After all, I know so few intellectuals (I guess you're it). I assumed the "after passage" was referring to a specific part of the book.
RE: Hi
I read it. It makes me nervous when you say that -- I may get the answer wrong! I don't know. The use of the words the "after passage"? Never heard it called that before... Sounds silly.
Or this: "...erotic otherness, a quality legitimate relationships must sadly forgo."
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RE: Hi
You know what you want and you have it. Try not to worry so much.
RE: Hi
Yes, that sounds good.
Getting what I want requires my knowing what I want, so I'm not sure that happened. But, the requisite card along with breakfast (and dinner last night) and everything else.
RE: Hi
She is doing well. She's ok physically. Hal's going to be in town for awhile, so he'll be with her (no traveling).
I'm okay. How are you? Did you have a good father's day? I hope you got another breakfast and gifts and whatever you wanted today.
RE: Hi
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Sunday, June 18, 2006
RE: Hi
It's coming along well. Gotta go get more supplies, but I'll finish in a couple of weeks or so. Then I'll need more projects. ;) Or, that is, I'll need to get going on some that I should be working on.
RE: Hi
So, how's your project coming along? Will the afghan be ready for winter?
RE: Hi
So, how's your project coming along? Will the afghan be ready for winter?
RE: Hi
So, did they blame what's her name for the teddy bear problems?
RE: Hi
Yeah, you and her could have some good discussions. I'd pay to see that!
Yes, I should make a cake or something sweet. Or I could get some cheesecake or doughnuts. Or all of them!
Ah, you're a workaholic, you're addicted to workahol.
Ok, so you know the group that was making the teddy bears for the camp, and I was making the blanket? Well, they've messed up all the bear stuff and decided that it is too complicated and over their heads, so they're not making anything. Now I'm the only one making something! Sheesh.
RE: Hi
Join the red and the black club? It would be fun to argue with her, she's crazy.
You should bake a cake ;)
Oh, I forgot about the story, no - real work :(
RE: Hi
The book club with her is -- probably just me and her now. The other girl is gone and can't get ahold of anybody else. Want to join???
There's nothing boring about cheesecake, in my opinion. It always excites me. The chef made this thing that wasn't a cake and everyone was pretty disappointed. I just really wanted some cake. But it was this whipped cream, fruit and Grand Marnier thing and it had so much alcohol in it it burned going down. I still need cake! I didn't get my fix. I did, however, get to relax in the hot tub before going home. Those foot jets are the best, Jerry, the best.
Working on your story? Or real work?
RE: Hi
Ah, now you are really accepted. Can you call it a book club if nobody reads the book? Oh well, at least it doesn't add more to your reading list. Whatever happened to the other book club?
I ended up eating at the Cheesecake Factory - didn't go until 10 so the crowds were gone. The food is okay, but they give you an enormous amount of food. The good thing is there is a piece of Godiva cheesecake waiting for me in the refrig. That's about it; I was in bed at midnight - so tired, since I only slept a couple hours Friday night. Yeah, I'm boring.
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It was good, thanks for asking. Yes, it was a success in that she was completely surprised and very happy. The organizer had a chef come and make us seafood paella so we had tons of good food.
But YES, we had so much trouble. She did her best to ruin the party, but in a way, she made it more fun because the whole dinner, every time she would say something outrageous, boring, insulting or idiotic, every person was rolling their eyes or mouthing something to someone or kicking each other or even making rude comments. I truly don't think she ever picked up on it -- because her fundamental problem is that she's so self-absorbed she doesn't pay attention to anyone else -- and we were being so horrible, but she asked for it. Then, after she and her husband left, we spent the rest of the night ripping her apart. It looks like soon, she's going to be "divorced" by everyone. It's just unbearable to be around Bridezilla, or her new name, "The Me Monster."
Oh, I got invited to join the book club. ;) But my friend prefaced it by saying that they never read the books anymore, so I think it's more just an excuse to get together. We'll see. I also think they pick silly books, anyway. This is the current pick:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0743281675/sr=8-1/qid=1150659071/ref=pd_bbs_1/002-7991651-0293630?%5Fencoding=UTF8
How was your evening?
RE: Hi
How was the surprise party? Was it really a surprise? Any troubles?
Hi
Happy F Day, you. Hope you have a good one. Thanks for meeting me yesterday. It was too fun. You bring up the most interesting topics for conversation. ;)
Saturday, June 17, 2006
RE: Action
RE: Action
Nope, no need for a new truck. My truck and car are the best: paid for ;)
RE: Action
Hm, are you wheels turning? You're thinking...I need a bigger truck!
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Friday, June 16, 2006
RE: Action
RE: Action
Okay, I just learned a new term - dutch oven (http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=dutch+oven). No, I didn't learn it firsthand - tv reference.
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Action
Thursday, June 15, 2006
Sunday, June 11, 2006
RE: Nothing special?
Re: RE: Hey
I'm sorry. I won't have much time tomorrow (it's Father's Day).
Saturday, June 10, 2006
Nothing special?
Re: RE: Hey
Yes, I'm sure you are. I'm just a worrier and the less contact with you I have, the more I worry.
Re: RE: Hey
Why worry about me? There's no reason to worry. I'm okay.
RE: Hey
Lots of work to do today? I worry about you.
RE: Hey
Friday, June 9, 2006
Hey
Thursday, June 8, 2006
RE: Librarians
RE: Librarians
I'd add:
Broaden your horizons.
Make you feel heard.
Help you cover your ass.
Librarians
-- Save money.
-- Take care of your kids.
-- Find entertainment on Friday night.
-- Preserve your sanity.
-- Keep cool, literally and figuratively.
Wednesday, June 7, 2006
Two hours
Well, hope you got some, or get some rest as well. I know you have a lot going on.
Re: Re: How to Sell Books
Meeting cancelled? You should go get some rest. Just a suggestion, not an order.
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Wet, wet, wet out there. Good for sleeping.
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How's your day?
Re: Re: How to Sell Books
Got another 5:00 meeting today?
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RE: Wow
An evening at a baseball game. That's about it.
Also, I'm sorry about rushing off the phone earlier. I had to spend 30 minutes listened to mindless rambling. Who schedules a 5:00 meeting?!?
Okay, I think I can do it tonight. I am so tired, I worry that I won't be able to do it (I know it sounds crazy). I'm going to give it a shot. I would use the couch, but the boy (doctor today - he has mono) lounged on it all day.
Talk to you tomorrow, now you get some sleep too!
RE: Wow
Yes, it was good. I hope you have been having a good evening.
RE: Wow
I hope the time with the therapist was worthwhile.
Tuesday, June 6, 2006
Wow
Initially, I typed the comment "I know what you did last summer", but then it lost all comedic value as I reread it. So, I posted something else.
Monday, June 5, 2006
RE: Thanks
I can't explain it, just one of those things when I'm up - I can fly through books (and actually remember them). But then it is hard to focus on actual work - thoughts are flying. I do get work done, but in short bursts. Of course, there are other times (like last week) when I can't get past page one. Yeah, further proof of my many problems. I'm nowhere near Anne's husband (at least, I think not), but I often worry that it may get worse as I get older. Oh well, the best approach is to learn to live and deal with it. I was feeling down earlier, and I almost cancelled our getting together. I'm glad I didn't, because it was so nice to see and hear you. I have found that to be one thing I have to do - actually force or will myself to do things and not take the easy way out by avoiding any and everything.
I am tiring, so I'm going to try to sleep. I know I said (or typed) the same thing last night, but hopefully tonight goes better.
I hope the doctor and therapist visits go well tomorrow. Hang in there! There are lots of people that love and admire you, and plus now you know of a way to earn an extra $300 when/if you need it. I'm kidding ;)
RE: Thanks
I did wonder how you read it so fast. I can't concentrate anymore, so I can't read much. Are you sure you're okay?
RE: Thanks
Ah, it is just one of those times - the ups and the downs. Now you know how I read that book so fast. I'm not trying to compete (with you feeling bad), I'll be okay tomorrow.
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Why aren't you sleeping? Why aren't you focusing?
RE: Thanks
Well, I'm not really sure what I can or should say around you. I want you to be happy, and I think I'm one of the reasons you're not.
I can tell you about my psyche, I've been up all night and I'm having a hard time focusing. Life is fun ;)
RE: Thanks
She just really scared me, made me think about being depressed and then I think I got even more depressed because of that.
I don't know how to handle this, exactly, you're my best friend and I want to talk to you and have you listen to me, but it's so awkward now. I understand that it makes you uncomfortable. That's why I didn't really want to go into it.
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I guess it seems odd, but yes I do understand. I felt weird, like you should talk about how you are feeling, but then I thought I probably wasn't the appropriate person to offer advice (more than one reason). I guess the therapist isn't helping?
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I feel scared and sad. I feel alone. I miss you, even when I was with you, if you can understand that. And I miss myself, I hate the way I feel.
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And, actually that wasn't what I said, I said that my brother need to grow up. I was referring to his infatuation with his current girlfriend and his seeming to think that the wife, kids, and all those bills would just go away. He needs to be an adult and deal with things, and I never said anything about "moving on". Nope, I never said that.
How are you feeling now?
RE: Dr.
RE: Dr.
RE: Dr.
RE: Dr.
I assume you're being silly with the "do you have time for me" question, but yeah just tell me what works best for you.
Dr.
Saturday, June 3, 2006
RE: Neil says hello
Well, okay, I know you are busy, so let me know when/if you are free.
Hope you are doing well.
Friday, June 2, 2006
RE: Neil says hello
I guess I'll maybe see you some time next week. I really hope you have a good weekend. :) See? Smiling.
RE: Neil says hello
I was going to suggest lunch tomorrow, but you're busy with Kesha. We can get together maybe Monday or later next week. No worries, we'll see each other - as we always do. Who could have predicted my getting lots of work and you the life of the party (well, I could see that).
Smile, no really, SMILE :)
RE: Neil says hello
I just don't want to do it and I don't know why. I suppose you might know what I mean. I want to be okay, but I don't want to be weak. But it is not under my control anymore, if it ever was. No, I haven't told a lot of people. That was an overstatement. Just the therapist and Chris. And you.
Yes, you can always return to the doctor if you feel the need in any way. I hope you don't, but you never know. You have a lot of good stuff going for you, your family and everything. I'm sure that helps.
Thanks, well, maybe we can talk about it some time. You're busy, I'm busy, we don't talk on the phone, so I don't know when that'll be, but some time. I care about you too.
RE: Neil says hello
Yes, I'm not depressed today. I've had days where I've been really down. I try to remain focused on doing my everyday stuff - kind of willing myself through it some days, so we'll see how it goes. You're probably right in thinking that I'm crazy, but if I fail miserably at trying to keep it together - then I'll return to a doctor.
I care for you, I love you, so I'll certainly worry about your well-being. And, you haven't caused anything so STOP thinking it. I'm glad you told me about it (not glad that you are depressed), you can't hold everything in.
RE: Neil says hello
I'm very glad you're not depressed. See, things are going well for you, that's great.
I just don't want you to worry, or I don't want to worry you. I feel bad about that and about everything, but I suppose there's no point in dwelling on those things. I feel weird telling anyone about the depression thing, so basically, I don't. Probably shouldn't have told you, either. I'm sorry.
RE: Neil says hello
I'm okay, so I think I'm taking care of myself - just take it one day at a time. No, I'm not taking medication, but I'm not depressed (and you say, right now, and you're probably right), so we'll or I will see how it goes.
I guess you don't want me to or don't think I should worry about you, but I do and I will continue doing so (regardless of what you say).
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I'm fine.
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Mmm.
Nope, sit it in the freezer, I'm near the breakroom so JUST TRY IT!!
Actually, the weekend was kind of planned for me and then there is work :-/
I'm sure you have plentyof things to choose from. You and her going to a gun show? army surplus store?
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Yes, in the freezer is good too. Did you hide them so nobody will steal them while you're not looking?
I think I'm doing something with my buddy tomorrow, haven't decided what. I don't really have much else planned definitively. Sounds like you have a busy weekend planned, staying out of trouble.
RE: Neil says hello
I put the Reese's in the freezer, give it ten minutes or so and they'll be good and cold.
I forgot, what's going on the rest of your weekend? Other parties? Shopping?
RE: Neil says hello
Yes, I've had several of the mini Reese's today. The best, Jerry, the best.
RE: Neil says hello
Hhahahahaha, that is funny. Nothing like a Freudian slip.
Yes, yes I do, hmm, maybe I'll get
a Reese's Cup (or two).
RE: Neil says hello
It was in IM. There was a funny e-mail yesterday. Troy sent out a "She's leaving" message, and he had a typo that said she'd done a lot of us, instead done a lot FOR us. Well, somebody told him, and he sent out a correction, but he didnt' correct it, it was the same! Then he sent a third mail with the correction and various silly comments and then it totally got out of hand with the innuendos. It was inappropriate, but it was funny.
Yes, sir, it is indeed crunchy. Want some?
RE: Neil says hello
Really? Can I get that in writing and notarized? I'd like to show it to a few people ;)
Ooooh, was the secret invite via email?? If so, you should reply and cc your team or the whole company!!
Is it crunchy?
RE: Neil says hello
You're right a lot more than you think.
Well, some people do alright without me around, but yes, I got my invite, so the party can get started. Now, I should secretly invite someone, and then they secretly invite someone, and soon we have DRAMA!!!
I do have peanut butter. Always. You know me well.
RE: Neil says hello
A secret invitation, that is insane. But, of course, it isn't a party without you!
I'm sure you have some peanut butter somewhere around there.
RE: Neil says hello
So, you were right? I was wrong? How did that happen? ;) Oooh, I just got a "secret" invitation to Lori's thing. hahaha This is getting sillier and sillier.
Yes, vanilla and chocolate smell goooood. Now I just need a little peanut butter smeared on...
RE: Neil says hello
Or something? I always told you that people liked you and you always waved your hand and disagreed. Hmm.
Smelling good? A combination of vanilla lotion and chocolate candy?
RE: Neil says hello
The neighbor boy is "cutting his grass" and "weeding the garden"?
Oh, you know, I'm in demand. Or something.
Hm, it smells good over here. Oh, wait, that's me.
RE: Neil says hello
But it was $2! $2!! You can't beat that, unless you find one for $1.
Which he probably could. I wish he'd stop posting about that tech crap, it just gets in the way. I wonder how his lawn's doing? Don't you?
RE: Neil said hello
Oh, now they'll work less while muttering "look at her, brought all that chocolate and ate it all herself." You just can't win ;)
More drama about her party? People are insane.
Here's something, why didn't he go to one of the men's stores downtown and buy a tie?? Or, fergettaboutit.
RE: Neil said hello
I've eaten most of the chocolate myself, so they're not being rewarded that well. ;)
Hm, more drama has been promised in today's work saga...can't wait to find out what's going on now.
YES, I want to see that tie! I need to know what it looks like.
RE: Neil said hello
Wow, can't get much further away than that!
Hmm, you're rewarding them for shoddy work, so now they'll think it is unacceptable.
Well, she did ask. He is a riot. It would've been better if he had posted a pic of the tie.
RE: Neil said hello
Who knows.
I'm waiting for him to post some more good essays, but he better deliver soon!
Yes, she's moving to California. Kind of a sudden thing.
Or a treat so they will be good...I'm observing.
Oh, you're so sweet, you linked to our friend's fabulous blog. It's so goooood. I LOVED, LOVED, LOVED his tie story.
RE: Neil said hello
She is moving away too??
You brought candy for the team? Hmm, a treat, so I guess they've been good.
RE: Neil said hello
Work's going okay. Nothing too special. I brought chocolate to fortify myself and the team.
RE: Neil said hello
Yeah, nobody wants to read that crap.
Oh, it's a work thing. The rest of your crew going or just you? So, her team wants to be alone? The other thing is in good shape for now, need some more info from them.
How's your work going?
RE: Neil says hello
Yuck. No, this isn't my group. It's supposed to be a thing for my friend, who's leaving here. But there's weirdness.
Did you finish your project, or get as far as you wanted to with it, at least?
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What does "one of the teams" mean? The pinkies have been divided into teams?
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There's some drama about the party tonight...not sure what's going on.
She doesn't want it, and she's the guest of honor, and one of the teams wants it to just be them. I don't know, it's weird. I'm staying out of it.
RE: Neil says hello
Ready for tonight's party?
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Vibe, schmibe, they just want me to pay for dinner. ;)
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Eh, he must be an idiot, then.