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Patience is the companion of wisdom.
- Saint Augustine

Tuesday, November 26, 2002

Well, this will be it for a few days. The hubby and I are heading to my parents for Thanksgiving and we'll be leaving tomorrow morning, at approximately O dark 30. I like visiting my parents, but I'm really rather afraid this time. My father has been in piss poor health lately, and it seems like he is consistantly getting worse and not caring about it.

Have you ever gotten that feeling that you really need to go and visit someone because you *know* it's the last time you'll ever see them? I had that feeling once before in my life, about this time last year when we were making plans to visit my parents and grandmother around New Years. Even though we should have saved the money and not gone on the trip, I *had* to go and had a shitty Yule to be sure that there were enough funds to make the trip. I just felt it down to my very core. And it was the last time I ever spoke to my grandmother. And when her death came, I found some solace in the fact that the last words I said to my grandmother was "I love you". Well, I'm having some of those same feelings now. I know that we could really use the money elsewhere than going to Massachusetts, but there is that nagging little voice in the back of my head that is just screaming to not back down and go up there.

And that scares me. A lot. I really would not like for my child to grow up like I did and never know just how wonderful their grandfather really was. I don't want to have to explain to my child the hardships that my father bore so that his children could grow up better than he did and only to know a face in a picture. I want my child to experience the joy that comes with spending some real quality time with my father. But how do you convince a stubborn old man to take better care of his body?

// posted by Jenna @ 8:07 PM

You know, I've said it before and I'll say it again. I actually like my co-workers. But they can prove to be irritating at times. Now Thomas, as faithful readers will undoubtably know, works on my floor now. Actually, only a dull blue partition seperates our desks. I really don't have as much of a problem with him as you would think, seeing as we see *way* too much of each other. No, my irritation is with two others.

Sirena is a great person, full of energy and life. But she just irritates the fuck out of me when she spends the majority of her day talking on the telephone to her mother/sister/ex-boyfriend/etc. and then has the nerve to wonder why she's so backed up on her work?? Um, WHAT?? And another little irritating habit: She answers her phone when she is with a client! They are not sitting there to hear us talk to other clients and/or providers, and quite frankly, it could be seen as a privacy infringement. But hey, what am I to say. When the boss says something, then maybe things will change. But for now, I just ignore it.

Now, Anita on the other hand, is a little different. She is smart, witty and funny, but has the most irritating, annoying, fucking spine chilling habit in the world. She chews with her mouth open. And with ordinary, soft foods, this wouldn't bother me. But every morning, and I mean EVERY FUCKING MORNING, she has to have her little bag full of crunchy snacks. Do you *know* how horrid that is to hear when you are trying to concentrate on getting your work done? I have finally succumb to the fact that this little habit will never change and don headphones to listen to my CD's. With the volume turned up as loud as I can and still hear my phone ring.

And people think I'm just being polite with my music. HAH!

And speaking of music. I think just about everyone in the office has their own radio. Bridg, can't ever even hear hers, or D's, or Chavon's, unless you are at their desk, as it should be. Thomas, well, what can I say, his is the loudest to me, but that's only because his radio is really only two feet away and partitions are not the best at sound proofing shit. And I don't have that big of a problem with it, as he is nice enough to turn it down if it does seem a bit too loud. Or turn it up if it happens to be a particularly good song, or just plain wrong. And myself, shit I use headphones, so no one can really complain there. Now, Anita and Sirena have theirs set to the same radio station. Which isn't bad, as Anita is very good about keeping hers at a very "background, barely audible" level. Of course, everything Sirena does is loud, and that doesn't stop when it comes to her radio. I just wish she'd be a little more considerate.

But enough bitching about work shit. Things are coming along smoothly for the plans for Goddamn Thomas's birthday. Which reminds me, I really need to get the hell off here and make a few more calls. Just need to be sure that everyone gets their email and understands what to wear. Hehehehehe.......................

// posted by Jenna @ 7:44 PM

Had a really good night last night with a couple of the older queens (just for you Bob). They are always so much fun to hang out with. And I always end up learning something new about them. It's not always good things I learn, but I think it just strengthens our friendship and shows how much we trust each other. They really are great and wouldn't have them any other way.

Of course we went shopping. Goddamn Thomas's birthday is just around the corner and we had to look for something for him. We found a great present that I think he'll really appreciate.

// posted by Jenna @ 7:18 AM

Thought for the day: Who needs drugs? I go broke buying books!

// posted by Jenna @ 7:08 AM

Saturday, November 23, 2002

Has anyone else noticed the slippery slope that has been breached by the politicos in Washington? With the final decision of the "USA Patriot Act" (like this name is going to make any of its content "patriotic"), they have started down the slope that will continue to infringe on our rights.

Just to give you a small sampling of what this act can really do, be careful what you put in that Google search. The government may now spy on web surfing of innocent Americans, including terms entered into search engines, by merely telling a judge anywhere in the U.S. that the spying could lead to information that is "relevant" to an ongoing criminal investigation. The person spied on does not have to be the target of the investigation. This application must be granted and the government is not obligated to report to the court or tell the person spied up what it has done. Also, FBI and CIA can now go from phone to phone, computer to computer without demonstrating that each is even being used by a suspect or target of an order.

And you know why you haven't heard that much about this act? Because if the people of this nation actually understood the meaning of it all, it never would have passed.

// posted by Jenna @ 10:06 AM

Thought for the day: Is it too late to get the Russians to nuke Washington?

// posted by Jenna @ 9:49 AM

Friday, November 22, 2002

I found this or it was sent to me (can't remember which) and I just *had* to share! :)

A Fairy Tale: BorgGate

(Picard) "Mr. LaForge, have you had any success with your attempts at finding a weakness in the Borg? And Mr. Data, have you been able to access their command pathways?"

(Geordi)"Yes, Captain. In fact, we found the answer by searching through our archives on late Twentieth-century computing technology."

(Geordi presses a key, and a logo appears on the computer screen.)

(Riker looks puzzled.) "What the hell is 'Microsoft'?"

(Data turns to answer.) "Allow me to explain. We will send this program, for some reason called 'Windows', through the Borg command pathways. Once inside their root command unit, it will begin consuming system resources at an unstoppable rate."

(Picard) "But the Borg have the ability to adapt. Won't they alter their processing systems to increase their storage capacity?"

(Data) "Yes, Captain. But when 'Windows' detects this, it creates a new version of itself known as an 'upgrade'. The use of resources increases exponentially with each iteration. The Borg will not be able to adapt quickly enough. Eventually all of their processing ability will be taken over and none will be available for their normal operational functions."

(Picard) "Excellent work. This is even better than that 'unsolvable geometric shape' idea."

.. . . 15 Minutes Later . . .

(Data) "Captain, We have successfully installed the 'Windows' in the command unit and as expected it immediately consumed 85% of all resources. We however have not received any confirmation of the expected 'upgrade'."

(Geordi) "Our scanners have picked up an increase in Borg storage and CPU capacity to compensate, but we still have no indication of an 'upgrade' to compensate for their increase."

(Picard) "Data, scan the history banks again and determine if their is something we have missed."

(Data) "Sir, I believe their is a reason for the failure in the 'upgrade'. Appearently the Borg have circumvented that part of the plan by not sending in their registration cards.

(Riker) "Captain we have no choice. Requesting permission to begin emergency escape sequence 3F . . ."

(Geordi, excited) "Wait, Captain I just detected their CPU capacity has suddenly dropped to 0% !"

(Picard) "Data, what does your scanners show?"

(Data) "Appearently the Borg have found the internal 'Windows' module named 'Solitaire' and it has used up all the CPU capacity."

(Picard) "Lets wait and see how long this 'solitaire' can reduce their functionality."

.. . . Two Hours Pass . . .

(Riker) "Geordi whats the status on the Borg?"

(Geordi) "As expected the Borg are attempting to re-engineer to compensate for increased CPU and storage demands, but each time they successfully increase resources I have setup our closest deep space monitor beacon to transmit more 'windows' modules from something called the 'Microsoft fun-pack'.

(Picard) "How much time will that buy us ?"

(Data) "Current Borg solution rates allow me to predicate an interest time span of 6 more hours."

(Geordi) "Captain, another vessel has entered our sector."

(Picard) "Identify."

(Data) "It appears to have markings very similar to the 'Microsoft' logo"

(Over the speakers) "THIS IS ADMIRAL BILL GATES OF THE MICROSOFT FLAGSHIP MONOPOLY. WE HAVE POSITIVE CONFIRMATION OF UNREGISTERED SOFTWARE IN THIS SECTOR. SURRENDER ALL ASSETS AND WE CAN AVOID ANY TROUBLE. YOU HAVE 10 SECONDS"

(Data) "The alien ship has just opened its forward hatches and released thousands of humanoid shaped objects."

(Picard) "Magnify forward viewer on the alien craft"

(Riker) "Good God captain! Those are humans floating straight toward the Borg ship with no life support suits ! How can they survive the tortures of deep space ?!"

(Data) "I don't believe that those are humans sir, if you will look closer I believe you will see that they are carrying something recognized by twenty-first century man as doe skin leather briefcases, and wearing Armani suits"

(Riker and Picard together horrified) "Lawyers !!"

(Geordi) "It can't be. All the Lawyers were rounded up and sent hurtling into the sun in 2017 during the Great Awakening."

(Data) "True, but appearently some must have survived."

(Riker) "They have surrounded the Borg ship and are covering it with all types of papers."

(Data) "I believe that is known in ancient venacular as 'red tape' it often proves fatal."

(Riker) "They're tearing the Borg to pieces !"

(Picard) "Turn off the monitors. I can't stand to watch, not even the Borg deserve that."

END

// posted by Jenna @ 1:43 PM

Just what the fuck is wrong with people these days??? There is now a class action lawsuit, by a bunch of inane parents, trying to sue McDonalds for making their children obese. Excuse me???? Perhaps they are obese because YOU took them there instead of cooking, you lazy fuck. Maybe if you had kicked them off the computer and/or away from the damn video games and made them play outside, they would have gotten more exercise. People will always look for others to blame for their own actions. I hope the judge laughs in their dumb ass, lazy, idiotic faces and makes THEM pay for ALL the court expenses.

// posted by Jenna @ 1:36 PM

Wednesday, November 20, 2002

Something I found interesting and intriguing

100 things about BowlingBitch:

1. My first name was supposed to be Lydia.
2. I was born August 1st.
3. But was supposed to have been born July 2nd.
4. I knew how to drive a bulldozer before a car.
5. I almost joined the Navy.
6. My least favorite color is orange.
7. I am a witch.
8. I actually like my co-workers.
9. I am going to school online at UoP.
10. My ideal job is a CPA.
11. My father has leukemia.
12. I’ve never known either of my grandfathers.
13. My mother never knew her father.
14. One of my best friends lives in Texas.
15. I’ve been involved with two covens.
16. I’ve been married four times.
17. One of my ex-husbands was Greek.
18. One of my ex-husbands was a redneck.
19. One of my ex-husbands was bi-sexual.
20. I love my current husband so much it hurts.
21. I am also in love with Sean Connery.
22. And would give my soul just to have dinner with him.
23. I project myself to be more aggressive than I really am.
24. I’ve thought about being a politician.
25. But thought better of it because of my past.
26. I’ve tried to commit suicide over five times.
27. I hate clothes shopping.
28. I love word games.
29. I like really fucked up movies like “Cube”.
30. I play and DM AD&D.
31. I smoke.
32. And have since the age of 13.
33. I don’t care for scotch.
34. But will drink most everything else.
35. I like to sing along with the radio in the car when I’m alone.
36. I get road rage everyday.
37. I’ve learned most of my make-up tips from drag queens.
38. But I don’t like wearing make-up.
39. I abhor being talked down to.
40. My hubby and I have a goal of having sex in all 50 states and D.C.
41. We already have done 9 states and D.C.
42. I find forensic sciences fascinating.
43. I talk too much when I drink.
44. And tell secrets that are better left unsaid.
45. I have four tattoos.
46. And want at least 2 more.
47. My belly is pierced.
48. And I want to get my nipples done.
49. The only vegetables I eat are corn and green beans.
50. I don’t consider potatoes vegetables.
51. I need to be in extreme pain to go to the doctor.
52. I have dentures.
53. And the hubby likes it.
54. I’m kinky.
55. And am proud of it.
56. I like to read Stephen King books.
57. I also like to read true crime novels.
58. I hate turkey.
59. I like to be spanked.
60. My family is descendent from German royalty.
61. And I’m considered a “Lady” in Sweden.
62. I enjoy the subtleties of movies.
63. I enjoy most types of music.
64. But Rap is the “low-man” on that totem pole.
65. I miss spending time with Jeff and Tracy.
66. I miss my grandmother desperately.
67. I am a Disney fanatic.
68. I’ve been underground at Walt Disney World.
69. And not because I worked there.
70. I love the color blue, in all its shades.
71. I spent most of my senior year in high school in “in-school” suspension.
72. Because I cut a lot of classes during school.
73. I have my own website, dedicated to my religion.
74. I like to do cross-stitch.
75. I love to cook.
76. Especially different kinds of desserts.
77. I own my own home.
78. I have always been a “tom-boy”.
79. Sex is my favorite exercise.
80. Hiking comes in second.
81. I hate Valentine’s Day.
82. I’m used to getting my way most of the time.
83. I like to gossip when I can!
84. I like reading blogs about other people’s lives.
85. I actually like my in-laws.
86. I once dated a hit man for a Chicago “family”.
87. And he owes me a favor.
88. I hate romance novels.
89. But enjoy the sex scenes in them.
90. I once spent two weeks in Greece.
91. I want to be cremated.
92. And have half my ashes spread over a certain spot in Hawaii.
93. And the other half spread over the ocean, preferably the Pacific.
94. I love coffee.
95. I was brought up on Pepsi.
96. But prefer to drink Coke.
97. I prefer board games to video games.
98. I enjoy logic problems.
99. I like pissing people off by doing the daily crossword in pen.
100. I am glad that my husband doesn’t read my blog.

// posted by Jenna @ 2:41 PM

Thursday, November 14, 2002

Oh, and here's a confession for you. The hubby and I are trying to have a kid. I could probably do without having any children, ever, but he really wants at least one. And you can better believe that's all he's going to get too. I have no patience for children, so having one of my own should prove interesting. Of course, it may not happen at all, as he has only two years left to get my pregnant. After I turn a certain age, I don't want any part of getting pregnant. That's just me and he has to deal with it!

// posted by Jenna @ 6:43 AM

It's been a few days but things have been busy around here. And I was "out of service" for a few days. The phone company did get out here fairly quickly, though, so I really can't bitch too much about them. Also, the hubby and I have been getting a few things done around here. He's been working in the attic, trying to get some new insulation put down before it gets too cold. Too late, though, as it has already started to get cold here! But we're well on our way to our goal of getting the house in order before Thanksgiving. Not every picture will be on the wall, but that's nothing compared to the rest of the shit that we need to complete!

Work has been work. We had this "training refresher" yesterday that really could have been skipped. I was bored out of my gourd! They were mostly talking about shit that has nothing to do with me, and talking about "issues" that some have been having with other workers. Ah, well. At least I got a free lunch out of it!

// posted by Jenna @ 6:32 AM

Thought for the day: Death before dishonor, nothing before coffee!

// posted by Jenna @ 6:26 AM

Tuesday, November 05, 2002

Yeah, that thought for the day is me. I like being different. Just when you think you have me figured out, nope, I do something else. Just to be sure that you are on your toes.

// posted by Jenna @ 6:20 AM

Thought for the day: Proudly marching to the beat of a different kettle of fish.

// posted by Jenna @ 6:16 AM

Monday, November 04, 2002

Time. It is not our friend, no matter what we might think. Seems like lately, I never have the time to really do the things I want to do. Yeah, yeah, don't talk to me about time management. I've been trying to work with that around here, but it only seems to be helping at work and with my school shit. It's my personal time that seems to be lost. I think I'm going to try an experiment this month. I'm going to make out a calendar (and stick to it!) and allot myself time to do the things that I know need to get done. And a little goof off time, because without that, you'd be a grown up. And I don't consider myself a grown up, regardless of what my age in years are. (and no, I won't fucking tell you!)

// posted by Jenna @ 6:01 PM

Yeah, it's been a few days. Cut me some slack, I fucking work for a living. I haven't had time for a whole lot of things lately. But on a upper note, the hubby and I did get a few things accomplished around the house that I thought weren't going to get done. With the rate we're going, we'll have the house in order in time for Yule. There aren't a whole lot of boxes that are left to be unpacked, mostly my desk shit and a few other little boxes that have stuff in it that I have no idea where I want the shit. But that's about par for the course in this house right now. The hubby and I have decided that we *will* have everything done before we leave for Thanksgiving.

We'll see if that happens.

// posted by Jenna @ 6:41 AM

Thought for the day: If you believe you can tell me what to think, I believe I can tell you where to go.

// posted by Jenna @ 6:30 AM