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Wow — shouldn’t really be posting this because I am way too busy today…but I had to! It is 9:51 in the morning and I have already fired 6 people! SIX PEOPLE! Lot’s of reasons involving fraud, attendance, and…SEXUAL MISCONDUCT! Ladies and gentlemen….it is one of those days! So, I have welcomed my sups and managers to what shall henceforth be known as “The Termination Team” with me, “the Messenger of Doom” as their Master of Ceremonies. I kind of like MC Doom as my name. Has a flair to it, and you know how I love flair. OK…send in the next victim…I mean…soon-to-be ex-employee! Mwah mwah mwah!

So, I just had to give an employee a written warning <a fairly severe punishment>. This is not that unusual for me to have to do. This guy was angry. He was really angry. Angry to the point that I was glad that it was not just he and I in a room together — I have had enough of stalker coworkers. He just seemed incredibly frustrated. He said, “this is too much! Haven’t I been through enough?” Apparently, he hadn’t.

I find myself sitting in my office as the day begins to wind down asking that same question to myself. How much is “enough?” When do you really get to the point where one more occurrence drives you over the proverbial edge?

We have all been there before….that feeling that the world is closing in on us and we are drowning in it….we have all said, “how much more can I take?” I have always believed that God isn’t cruel enough to give us more than he/she thinks we need at any given time…..but there are times when I question it.

Sure, there are times that I feel like I just can’t/shouldn’t handle one more thing. I scream in a pillow or cry or yell. If something else happens….I deal. Or at least I try to deal.

I guess the question I pose is, “When something seems to be overwhelming….like you just can’t do anything about it….when the ledge is near….what makes us go on?” I am not talking about life in general, but rather the more subtle aspects of it: work, relationships, friends, family, etc.). I am not talking about suicide either. I guess I am questioning the allowance of things that drive us nuts in our lives. If a friend makes horrible choices, a job is becoming overly volatile, a relationship is going nowhere; where does one, if they do, draw the line? When do they say, “I cannot be part of this anymore?”, “I cannot watch this happen, it is too much” — is there ever that “point?”

Just some random (if not incoherent) thoughts on today — wow — three postings in one day…you are all so lucky! I would love to hear thoughts on this though.

 

Erin Kate

Pauly Shore….I never thought that he would get a mention on my blog…come to think of it….I never really thought that I would ever think of Pauly Shore again. I was randomly setting up my DVR to capture some shows for me when I came across this pseudo-reality show called, “Minding the Store” starring none other than Mr. Shore. I set the recorder to tape it…thinking, like the Britney show, this would be a great time to mock a celebrity. There is only one problem…I LIKE THE SHOW! Not sure why….it’s funny….it’s troubling….it’s the Weasel. I know it’s not cool of me to enjoy it, but dammit, I like it. It came on again on Sunday and I was literally eager to watch it. Oy. So, here is a list of current shows on the tele that I shouldn’t like (at least anymore), but do.

1. Bargain Hunt on BBC

2. Minding the Store on TBS

3. Andy Millonakis on MTV

4. Mama’s Family on TBS (early morning treat)

5. Tie with MASH reruns and King of the Hill reruns

 

             

 

I love the Arizona monsoon season. It really is spectacular. That is, except for the dead pigeons. In front of my house, for those who have not been over, there is a beautiful coi fish pond with waterfall. Very tranquill. The problem? Pigeons. There must be 978 of them that live in my yard. Most of the time they are not a problem….that is until the monsoon. I am not sure if it is the wind or the water or some other factor. I go to bed and wake up to the genocide that is my backyard. There were no less than 3 dead pigeons today….bringing the total since last Tuesday to 7. I don’t understand….can they not “fly” to safety? Is the wind to powerful? Don’t animals have a sixth sense of when danger is approaching? To me….though I am not heartbroken to see a dead pigeon….I am hearbroken at seeing the mess….and <insert Texan phrase> “Boy Howdy, is it disgusting?” Especially after one of the dogs gets a hold of it. Humph!

PS…went shopping, spent too much money, saw March of the Penguins…..great flick.

So, this has been a week I will not soon forget. Most of which I will not write for the public viewing eye…”I know that you are out there, Big Brother!”  Needless to say, I feel as if I have been lambasted (great word) by the best and worst of them this week. Somewhere along the line, I have developed a temper. And it can be deadly. Normally, I am the happy-go-luck girl about town. This week, I have been a dragon. Watch out…heads will roll.

Speaking of heads rolling….work is in overdrive. Mr. Fancy-Pants new Director is making a ton of changes….for the better. I really like this guy, though I tend to be his “Messenger of Doom” — my official new title. When I left work yesterday, I was certain that I would have all four of my tires slashed. Luckily, I didn’t…but it did not stop the “death” looks that I got. All in a day’s work for the (drumroll please) “Messenger of Doom” {dah, dah, DAH).

For now, the “Messenger” is signing off. Have a great weekend. Try not to lambast people too much.

So…this weekend was awesome. Really, truly awesome…though it did not start out that way. Friday morning…I was sick….sick enough to call into work and tell them that I could not possibly attend. They understood…though I am sure many thought that I just wanted a three-day weekend….which, though true, was not the reason. I had a really bad cold (I am still feeling some of the effects today).

So, I slept most of the day because I had big and unstoppable plans that evening. Dan and I went to go see “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” == seriously….go see it. Better than I expected, and I expected a lot. Depp was freaking awesome! Very creepy, though. Delightful movie Best quote from the movie is below:

“Everything here is eatable. I’m eatable, but that my children is called cannibalism and it is frowned upon in most societies” — Willy Wonka

After the movie, for which I wore my “Nessie: Our Underwater Ally” t-shirt, we went to Bookstar to get the new Harry Potter book. I know, I am a geek…but it has been two years! Got the book and immediately drove home and started reading. Reading and sniffling and coughing and sweating. I read about 3 chapters before I said that I had to sleep. Woke up the next morning and finished the book by 3pm. SO FREAKING GOOD! SO SAD! WHEN IS BOOK SEVEN COMING OUT? WHY CAN’T YOU PEOPLE READ FASTER SO WE CAN TALK ABOUT IT!!?!?!?!?!?!? Ok, sorry about that….I am just a little frustrated. It really was so good. Loved it.

After the book, I had to pick “drunk” Val up at the Scottsdale Plaza to go to the Jason Mraz/ALanis Morrisette concert. She was drunk. She violated Mitch, my car. She put TWO  (found the other one this morning, V….much worse) holes in him with her cigarette…..silly drunk Valerie….what did I tell you about drinking on the river? For Shame….you are never allowed to smoke in Mitch again!

So….the concert was great. I had bought us really crappy tickets because the lower levels were WAY too expensive. Jason Mraz played first…and by the time he sang Elton John’s “Rocketman” and “GhettoBlaster” I, as well as hundreds of other females (and males) were in love. Reminded me quite a bit of sitting on the back deck on 53rd Street (before she fell) and listening to certain boys play their guitars and make up songs……such memories. Alanis was great….never really doubted that she would be. Good show, overall. Can’t wait for Oasis/Jet to perform in September.

Yesterday, I sat in my home and enjoyed the weather and also watched this stellar miniseries on BBC America (my favorite channel): North and South. Spectacular! Now, I have begun re-reading Harry Potter again…I know, I am still a geek!

 

And here, for no reason, a picture of Ryan Gosling….because he is dreamy.

 

 

 

 

 

 

So, last night I was talking to Val and she was “freaking” out about this big board certification test that she had to take today. It was one of those tests that your entire future will reside on.  A lot of these questions are things like the following:

You are a nurse in the hospital and you have four patients. Which order would you see the patients in?

A. Patient is comatoase (sp?)

B. Patient is brought in by ambulance because they have a giant shard of glass sticking out of their neck.

C. Patient brought in with a compund fracture of the femur, lots of blood

D. Patient breathing on own, but unconcious.

We went through lots of these situations last night in order to prep her….then I went to bed.

NIGHTMARES! I had nightmares that I was having ever illness/injury in the book….I was being taken to St. Joes and Val was having to decide whether to treat me or make me wait. It was horrible! I woke up at least 6 times throughout the night. Stupid Val and her stupid exam…I got part of the “rockstar” anxiety!

Good news….Kael leaves the Great Sandy Frontier in less than a month….possibly two stops in the Valley over the next few months. YAY!

I guess sheep really do follow one another…I would have loved to have had a video camera on this scene!

Sheep

First…let me start off by saying “thanks” to all of you who have showed your support over the past days….it has meant a lot to both Sarah and myself.

Second…Kacey Rocks…freakin’ car windows and punk kids!

Third….I saw an episode of Cops being taped. I was out by the airpark in Mesa…and the car rental place waiting for my bro to pick me up….this guy was sitting in the park by himself….no problems…2 cop cars pull up and start talking to him. Then, two Cops cameramen busted out the cameras and started taping. The guy kept saying, “I am fine…I just had a bad day….leave me alone.” The cops tried to make him walk a straight line on the grass…which, from my 65 foot distance, looked pretty good. One of the cops got kind of loud at him and the guy went nuts! He tried to run away (or really just around) from the cops. They busted out this bat thing that they used to bring the guy down….what did he do next? He got up and shoved one of the cops. The guy was down again. This time for good. The Cops cameraman started to pan around the park so, you could definately see me. Hope this makes it on the air! I can see it now, “Cops: Mesa…and then you see me chainsmoking while this guy gets a beat down…it was fairly comical.

Big interview today. Whoo hoo! Off to the beach this weekend! Even more whoo hoo!

 

PS — I have decided not to go into detail about this past weekend…..some good, some bad, some disappointing. It’s over now, though.

PPS — Dancing with the Stars is over now…I cannot believe I watched all of the episodes…such a geek! Can’t wait for Into the West to return this week! Yay!