Stale Smelling Humans
So I am on the train this morning reading. I decide that I was going to get a few minutes of sleep before the train pulled into the station. Generally I sit in the 1 seaters on the second floor of the train because I ALWAYS get stuck next to someone who is either 500 pounds or someone who smells really bad. So we are almost to the last stop and I am still sitting by myself feeling lucky that I get to ride the train in peace all the way downtown. As we get closer to the last stop I start to nod off a bit and what I don't notice is that someone has decided to sit next to me. All of a sudden I start to get this odor in my nostrils. If you have ever known anyone who doesn't wash their clothes very often or they have super old clothes on they sort of get that stale smell. Well this guy had it big time and I opened my eyes and winced. He was a nicely dressed gentleman in a suit. I tried to turn my head away so that I wouldn't be burdened with this stale smell all the way downtown, but no such luck. I think I would have taken massive cologne over the stale smell any day! I was so glad when the train finally pulled into the station.
Frat Boy Bafoonery
I generally tend to avoid going out with my co-workers if they are in a large group. The reason for this is that they always get themselves into trouble. There is one guy, whom we call Duck, always seems to lose his pants when we are out. While generally amusing, sometimes things get out of hand and the guys cause some property damage. I have mentioned before on this blog that a lot of people from work have been leaving recently. Last Friday I went to a going away party for this Duck character. While I was present everyone was civil and having a good time. In fact, no one was really even loud or causing any trouble at all. I left at around 7:00pm and all was still well. I guess after I left everyone started doing shots and Duck decided that he was going to steal an autographed Jim McMahon helmet that was in the bar. For those of you who don't know who Jim McMahon is he was the only quarterback in Chicago Bears history to bring a Superbowl title to Chicago. So Duck takes this helmet out of its glass case and runs out of the bar with it on his head! He is chased by the bar staff but he was too quick and he jumped in a cab. He then proceeds to go get pizza and while at the pizza joint he starts ramming his head, with helmet still on, into a cement wall damaging the helmet. One woman who was with him decided to take the helmet from him and bring it back to the bar. The problem with all of this was that the bar had cameras just installed and they had everyone on film. The bar, while everyone was at the pizza place, called over to the company and talked to HR. Fortunately, at that time, HR was unavailable and by the time our HR department called back the helmet had been returned. Did our HR department leave the matter alone? No! They called the bar today and got the tape and viewed it with several VPs and the CIO! I don't know if all involved are going to get fired but the woman who returned the helmet is already on several people's hate lists! All I can say is that I am SO glad I left early.
Intrusions
I have this friend who is married and has two kids. He has been a super close friend of mine for a long time. Recently, him and his wife, have fallen on some hard financial times. When I was still dating my ex she and I considered asking them to come live with us for a little bit to help them get back on their feet. Well last weekend they sold their house. It was either sell the house or declare bankruptcy and maybe get foreclosed upon. Now they are somewhat stuck. They have applied to rent a condo, which they were accepted for today, but the condo is only 600 sq ft. Did I mention that there are 4 people? So I talked to my friend's wife --merely because she is the more reasonable one-- and told her I was thinking of asking her to live here. I have 5 empty bedrooms and plenty of space for them. We spent about three hours talking about everything and how it could work. Obviously this would mean big changes for me. I watch dirty movies --not porn but swearing, violence, stuff not for kids-- play violent video games, and generally do whatever the hell I want in my house. Also kids break stuff. How will I feel the first time their kids break something of mine? One of the most motivating factors in inviting them to live here is that they will be paying me 1000 a month for rent. I can REALLY use the money now so it is so appealing. I ask my friends wife how long they might need to stay and she says 5 years!!! I was like no way can you stay here that long... I am not sure what is going to happen here but I know that I am nervous, excited, scared, and worried all at the same time.
Well those were some of my thoughts for the day. I am so behind on the blog that I had to get some stuff up. Have a good nite all!
So I am on the train this morning reading. I decide that I was going to get a few minutes of sleep before the train pulled into the station. Generally I sit in the 1 seaters on the second floor of the train because I ALWAYS get stuck next to someone who is either 500 pounds or someone who smells really bad. So we are almost to the last stop and I am still sitting by myself feeling lucky that I get to ride the train in peace all the way downtown. As we get closer to the last stop I start to nod off a bit and what I don't notice is that someone has decided to sit next to me. All of a sudden I start to get this odor in my nostrils. If you have ever known anyone who doesn't wash their clothes very often or they have super old clothes on they sort of get that stale smell. Well this guy had it big time and I opened my eyes and winced. He was a nicely dressed gentleman in a suit. I tried to turn my head away so that I wouldn't be burdened with this stale smell all the way downtown, but no such luck. I think I would have taken massive cologne over the stale smell any day! I was so glad when the train finally pulled into the station.
Frat Boy Bafoonery
I generally tend to avoid going out with my co-workers if they are in a large group. The reason for this is that they always get themselves into trouble. There is one guy, whom we call Duck, always seems to lose his pants when we are out. While generally amusing, sometimes things get out of hand and the guys cause some property damage. I have mentioned before on this blog that a lot of people from work have been leaving recently. Last Friday I went to a going away party for this Duck character. While I was present everyone was civil and having a good time. In fact, no one was really even loud or causing any trouble at all. I left at around 7:00pm and all was still well. I guess after I left everyone started doing shots and Duck decided that he was going to steal an autographed Jim McMahon helmet that was in the bar. For those of you who don't know who Jim McMahon is he was the only quarterback in Chicago Bears history to bring a Superbowl title to Chicago. So Duck takes this helmet out of its glass case and runs out of the bar with it on his head! He is chased by the bar staff but he was too quick and he jumped in a cab. He then proceeds to go get pizza and while at the pizza joint he starts ramming his head, with helmet still on, into a cement wall damaging the helmet. One woman who was with him decided to take the helmet from him and bring it back to the bar. The problem with all of this was that the bar had cameras just installed and they had everyone on film. The bar, while everyone was at the pizza place, called over to the company and talked to HR. Fortunately, at that time, HR was unavailable and by the time our HR department called back the helmet had been returned. Did our HR department leave the matter alone? No! They called the bar today and got the tape and viewed it with several VPs and the CIO! I don't know if all involved are going to get fired but the woman who returned the helmet is already on several people's hate lists! All I can say is that I am SO glad I left early.
Intrusions
I have this friend who is married and has two kids. He has been a super close friend of mine for a long time. Recently, him and his wife, have fallen on some hard financial times. When I was still dating my ex she and I considered asking them to come live with us for a little bit to help them get back on their feet. Well last weekend they sold their house. It was either sell the house or declare bankruptcy and maybe get foreclosed upon. Now they are somewhat stuck. They have applied to rent a condo, which they were accepted for today, but the condo is only 600 sq ft. Did I mention that there are 4 people? So I talked to my friend's wife --merely because she is the more reasonable one-- and told her I was thinking of asking her to live here. I have 5 empty bedrooms and plenty of space for them. We spent about three hours talking about everything and how it could work. Obviously this would mean big changes for me. I watch dirty movies --not porn but swearing, violence, stuff not for kids-- play violent video games, and generally do whatever the hell I want in my house. Also kids break stuff. How will I feel the first time their kids break something of mine? One of the most motivating factors in inviting them to live here is that they will be paying me 1000 a month for rent. I can REALLY use the money now so it is so appealing. I ask my friends wife how long they might need to stay and she says 5 years!!! I was like no way can you stay here that long... I am not sure what is going to happen here but I know that I am nervous, excited, scared, and worried all at the same time.
Well those were some of my thoughts for the day. I am so behind on the blog that I had to get some stuff up. Have a good nite all!
Hope u have a wonderfull day tomorrow!!!
Hugs*