Time to get raw. No, not raw dogging it. This isn’t about spreading monkeypox. It’s about getting raw with yourself. You need to get raw before you build up some emotional callous.
Goggins’ second challenge (from his book) is this:
Challenge #2 – It’s time to come eyeball to eyeball with yourself, and get raw and real. This is not a self-love tactic. You can’t fluff it. Don’t massage your ego. This is about abolishing the ego and taking the first step toward becoming the real you!
I tacked Post-It notes on my Accountability Mirror, and I’ll you to do the same. Digital devices won’t work. Write all you insecurities, dreams, and goals on Post-Its and tag up your mirror. If you need more education, remind yourself that you need to start working your ass off because you aren’t smart enough! Period, point blank. If you look in the mirror and see someone who is obviously overweight, that means you’re fucking fat! Own it! It’s okay to be unkind with yourself in these moments because we need thicker skin to improve in life.
You need to be truthful with yourself about where you are and the necessary steps it will take to achieve those goals, day by day. Each step, each necessary point of self-improvement, should be written as its own note. That means you have to do some research and break it all down. For example, if you are trying to lose forty pounds, your first Post-It may be to lose two pounds in the first week. Once that goal is achieved, remove the note and post the next goal of two to five pounds until your goal is achieved.
Any one who did last week’s GlibFit exercise can pick it up from here. It’s getting real and raw. You are also starting down the path to becoming who you want to be.
This week’s music.
Good song.
This week has been a shitty diet week. So shitty, that I’m above the weight I was when I returned from FreedomFest 2022. Yikes.
In other news… I whacked a ground nesting yellow jacket nest while mowing the lawn. So I’m done mowing the lawn even though I’m not done mowing the lawn. I know where the nest is, so once it gets dark and I buy some of this, it’s war.
Man! That is bad news about the yellow jackets.
Diet comes and goes. Our dishwasher went out so I used that as an excuse to eat fast food and avoid hand washing. That was a poor choice. I wish to lose 20 pounds this year and at least get back to my pre-lockdown weight. I know I sabotaged myself and I can see how I need to stop. You also know your choices and can recover. I support your efforts!
Seconded.
I recommend also getting a can of the stuff that shoots 10 feet. Foaming means getting close.
I have a can of stuff that shoots 20 feet or so for other applications. The foaming stuff is better for the ground. It expands and fills the hole.
Other option is aluminum.
https://youtu.be/9dvTS4C0kwM
I just called my very reasonably priced exterminator who donned a bee suit and got swarmed. Be careful!
This nest is nowhere near that active.
I probably have enough aluminum cans to do that though.
I don’t know what they put in wasp killer these days, but it’s kind of terrifying. They just… turn off like someone flicked a light switch.
It destroys their nervous system.
Yes, but it’s so instantaneous. I’d have thought it would take a tenth of a second to get through their exoskeleton at least.
I’m down about seven pounds from two weeks ago. More importantly, I can see my abs again and my shirt sleeves are a little tighter. Endurance is a little better. Sleep is definitely better.
What I really need to own is my drinking. I’m a shithead who can’t stop when I start. I don’t behave much differently but I regret it 100% of the time even while I’m doing it. Stuff is poison and I’ve got too much other stuff going well to keep doing it.
No booze at all for 12 days now. Getting vertigo attacks does wonders for reducing your alcohol intake.
On the negative side, you can’t drive.
On the negative side, you can’t drive.
I didn’t dare drive before I quit drinking. I single-handedly kept the New Brunswick, NJ taxicab industry afloat from about 1972-1988.
After I quit drinking about 40 years ago good things began to happen, both at work and in my personal life. I’ve never missed it at all, maybe on a really hot day and seeing a cold beer add on TV but only momentarily. I was lucky enough to have escaped the bad stuff, DWI, etc.
Here in Nevada nearly every bar has a built-in electronic gambling machine at every bar position. So when I am bored I occasionally put in some money and try my luck.
I wanted to be sure I wasn’t kidding myself about how much I was spending, so I installed a phone app to track my gambling by money in (typically $20) versus money out (typically $0, but occasionally $60-$100). The app showed that I am doing a little better than breaking even overall, so that makes sure that when I am up, I cash out and don’t push my luck.
For example, I just put in a $20 on electronic slots at a place where we are about to hear a live band, and I won $115. So I cashed out, noted it in the app, and quit for the day. The app helps me not kid myself that I could keep winning. On average, the house wins, so it’s always best to bail when you’re on the right side of the Gaussian distribution.
I am going to look for a similar app to track how many drinks I’m having so I don’t kid myself about that either.
(My overall net winnings are $225 according to the app.)
Wanta go halvsies on a lottery ticket?
Huh. Does it pay for your drinks? If that’s the case, you have a nicely economic drinking model.
Yeah, the drinks are complimentary for gamblers as long as it’s the rail liquor or the box wine.
The main thing is, don’t bet more than you’d be ok with setting fire to just for the entertainment value. And when you do get lucky, quit while you’re ahead!!
I’m there with you, Mustang. Sometimes I’m astonished how hard I hit it.
I have been working my way through Andrew Huberman’s latest piece on booze.
It ain’t pretty. He’s really good because he’s not telling you don’t do it, but he gives you the low down on the effects on your body, brain and health.
I hate his guts. 😉
I quit hitting the hard stuff. I just do wine, and on the rare occasion, a margarita.
I’m trying to get rid of two mindsets regarding alcohol:
1) Let’s celebrate ______ event!
2) I deserve/ earned this!!
Yep. That’s exactly right.
I’m not giving up booze.
Cutting back/moderating sure.
Atta boy. 🍻
No shit.
Thanks, DEG!
Gonna need a bigger
boatpost-it.Here ya go.
I never knew they made ’em that big. {stares in wonder}
These euphemisms
I forgot. I do have a pad of these at work.
https://www.post-it.com/3M/en_US/post-it/products/~/Post-it-Super-Sticky-Big-Note-11-in-x-11-in-Yellow/?N=4327+3291262021+3294529207&preselect=8744864+3293786499&rt=rud
You can’t snort drugs with that.
Not with that attitude
Watch me.
-Karl Malden
+ Don’t leave home without it
Hah, my wife has one of those.
Does she use it to set goals for you?
LOL, no, it was for a presentation before she had a computer and projector.
Glib-fit: https://youtu.be/T7U-UAPJD4U
Yum.
Indeed.
I’m down under 190, which is nice. Deadlift Day today! Upped my 5 rep max by 5 pounds to 235, with my total for the 50 rep workout over 10,000 pounds for the first time EVAR.
So, I’ve got that going for me. Celebrated with beers for lunch. Why take two steps forward without a step back, right?
👍
Nice. Congrats!
once it gets dark and I buy some of this, it’s war.
Early morning attacks are best, in my opinion.
And here I thought raw was going to mean eat more raw foods.
I’m a vegetarian, not a lunatic.
What I’ve discovered about myself over the last year or so: I love exercise that involves some sort of product or end goal. Like chopping wood. IFL chopping wood.
I absolutely hate repetitive fitness-type exercise. I find gyms & treadmills, etc. to be extremely de-motivating. Like literal torture.
I think leaving behind the condo and living a life where I have to do just about everything on my own is going to be way better for my health.
My shorts are already far too big, and I’m going to have to bust out a belt or suspenders.
Mrs. Dean recently told me that being at home half the week would mean I get more activity than at work. I’ll just get up and move around more, basically. She’s right – I don’t put in the consecutive seating hours when I’m home, lazy as I am (and I am damn lazy). She also predicted I would lose weight, perhaps several pounds, as a result.
So I think you are onto something, and I hope your adventure has the unexpected (and massive) side effect of improving your health.
Just sitting at work all day makes a big difference in weight. I gained 10-15 lbs when my job didn’t entail going up and down two flights of stairs each hour to go to my lab from my desk.
I’ve since started walking to the cafeteria every two hours to get a water to keep moving all day.
It’s good you know yourself KK. Go with what works for you.
What I’ve discovered about myself over the last year or so: I love exercise that involves some sort of product or end goal. Like chopping wood. IFL chopping wood.
In one of Jim Bouton’s books he talked about the “miles” of stone walls he built on his property. I think he lived somewhere in western Mass, in the Berkshires, maybe. Anyway, that was his workout; digging up rocks and stacking them.
Yep – I would love building stone walls, too.
Your daily dose of Sanford and son:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=my22k37ke9o
“I wanna get to the goodies!”
Grady is awesome.
The onions bit got me. 😂😂
https://www.fox5dc.com/news/off-duty-fbi-officer-involved-in-shooting-near-i-295-in-dc-authorities-say
That’s a lot of rounds on the driver side. No mention of injury. Odd.
At least he didn’t shoot someone while dancing at a night club.
I thought the FBI had agents not police officers.
I did the accountability mirror for awhile. I think it helped a bit but I also think it fed my negative self talk so I stopped. To each their own.
I am starting week two of this thing. I don’t have room for a whole gym setup and that thing has kicked my ass for a week. I have bought into the variable resistance sermon Dr. Jaquish is preaching. Even us old guys can use that thing. The summer has been hot and wet so bike riding has not happened for months but that is only because I suck. I should put that on my mirror.
Do whatever works for you WS. The good news is you are doing something. It’s all progress.
Buy some fucking rain gear, ‘Sloper!
Slapfight! Slapfight!
I looked that up expecting the usual nerds with pockets full of pens slapping away. I found out it’s an actual sport.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=m0tKB5KSCcI
What’s next, pillow fighting league?
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=qOhecVo99X4
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ROCOArXk7Zc
🤯
I really admire Eastern European culture.
Ayup.
So how was your flight?
Two pilots start FIGHTING in cockpit after one refuses to follow orders as flight attendants move in to split them up
That is fucking nuts.
They must have run out of complimentary peanuts .
Also, on a food note, Hat Tip to Neph for the jalapeno in the sauerkraut idea. Holy shit this stuff is good. I will be eating smoked brisket and sauerkraut tonight.
That does sound good.
I believe I said super-hot peppers, not jalapenos. But if you need to start weak…
Did you add them before or after the ferment?
Look, just because you seared off your tastebuds…
Pre-ferment, the ferment will break down the capsaicin, toning down the heat. I usually add a single pepper to about a pint of kraut post-ferment for real heat.
this guy was fit: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tom_Weiskopf#Death
sorry, Sloop
Chafed!
I read Goggin’s book when you led the Glib Book Club. It was terrific and I wish I’d learned those lessons earlier in my life.
Like ‘Sloper, though, I’m old enough where the accountability mirror can be a little self defeating. I’ve managed to accumulate a lot of fuck-ups and have the unique ability to recall too many of them. That said, improvement never ends and re-setting your melon is so damn important.
This week I was reminded of the old adage: “There is no failure, just feedback.” I really like this. Breaking success into smaller pieces and focusing on those while pursuing a bigger goal is much more useful that beating the fuck out of yourself for a bad day, week, month, etc. Reminding yourself of your successes, no matter how small, makes it easier to put a bad day in the rear view.
A much better GlibFit week this week. Better food, better sleep, better gym. My wife and I did a hike of just under 7 miles in the forests near Indian Peaks yesterday. I finally broke down and bought some decent trekking poles. Twenty plus years of running beat the fuck out of me, so steep downhills are brutal. I used the poles fr the first time yesterday and it was a revelation. Knees, ankles and hips all groovy. Wish I would have done this years ago.
Have a great week, Glibfitters!
Do-overs
Chaz Andrews has wanted to join the Army since he was 19, but he has failed the service’s academic test more than 10 times over the past decade.
Now, at age 29, Andrews thinks he has a real shot to pass, thanks to a new Army program that gives lower-performing recruits up to 90 days of academic or fitness instruction to help them meet military standards.
“I didn’t want to give up on it,” he said during a recent break in his classroom schedule at Fort Jackson, where he is one of more than 300 recruits who have been allowed to enlist in the new Army prep course. And if Andrews, who is from Brooklyn, New York, is able to raise his test score, he will be allowed to continue on to basic training.
The program, which began in early August, is one way the Army is hoping to fill the ranks as it struggles with recruiting efforts that are expected to fall dramatically short of the goals this year. Army officials have described the situation as dire, with some predicting the service may fall 10,000 to 15,000 soldiers short of its recruiting target on Oct. 1 , or as much as 18% to 25%.
Good enough for government work.
“You were never in ‘Nam.”
“They wouldn’t let me! I had football knee!”
“What you had was football brain. Man when you’re too dumb to join the army, you’re just too dumb to breathe.”
Alienate your core recruiting demographic (southern white boys) by telling them they’re the scourge of society and forcing them to take a useless “vaccine.” Then when those kids all go to HVAC school instead of enlisting, decide that McNamara’s Morons Redux is the best course of action. Gee, what could go wrong?
Perfect.
So, I took the ASVAB. I don’t really understand how you could fail it. I know that sounds really conceited, but…it wasn’t super difficult. I would think the average person would do quite well on it provided they just studied a bit beforehand.
I took the ASVAB. If I recall correctly it determined what MOS you were suited for (It said I should go into Military Intelligence). The thought that it was even possible to fail seems quite alien.
How unsuited do you have to be to fail it?
Daysia Holiday, 23, said her goal is to become a Green Beret. She’s taken the academic test and failed three times in the past two years, and sees this as her best chance.
The Dunning-Kruger effect in action, here.
Someone should sit her down (along with the 10x ASVAB-flunker) and say something like, “Your skill set isn’t really a good fit for the military. Have you considered something that better fits your abilities, like, I dunno, a career as an anvil?”
They wouldn’t be fit for use as an anvil. Anvils are a particular shape for a reason.
I assume it has to do with their aerodynamic capabilities.
I was an Army recruiter in Seattle back in the dark days of 2004. The lowest asvab score I remember seeing was 3. They had to get at least a 22 to get in with a “cat 4” waiver. I always assumed you could get a 22 if you spelled your name right.
Decades channel been running episodes of Fish today.
I’ve been hinge watching.
Abe Vagoda was awesome
*Vigoda
My dad and i watched an episode at dinner.
Many of the old shows aren’t as good as people thought back in the day.
They didn’t make them like they will have used to make them.
The laugh track kills the good ones, too.
Possible winter location: Lake Strom Thurmond (LOL)
RV park is on the point behind the flag
https://ibb.co/fqTM4Z1
I’m amazed that lake hasn’t been unpersoned.
I had no idea there was a silly part of Switzerland:
Because We Can
I’ve been recovering from my cancer surgery and have been wanting to get back into a shape besides round. I’m still weak and common household duties are leaving me worn out and out of breath. I’m still a ways from routine exercise, just want to be able to walk up the hill to the garage without stopping for a rest.
So today I hit it pretty hard, installing some shelves, and assembling the wife’s porch swing. Right now I’m so sore that I can barely move. I took two Tylenol about half hour ago, waiting for those to kick in.
You guys continue to be an inspiration to me. I know that I’ll never be Warty Ripped(tm) but slow and steady wins the race.
Hi Hobbit! Good to “see” you!
You are at least recovering, right?
⬅
Hi, KK. Been lurking
Yes, after fits and starts, I am in recovery. One positive thing to report. Although I haven’t lost weight I haven’t gained any, either.
Thanks, folks.
Glad to hear you’re making progress, Hobbit. Some advice on the exercise.
That’s the way to do it, Hobbit!
👍🏻
Good to see you around. Good that you are recovering.
Just emailed you.
Keep kicking ass.
Good to hear, Hobbit. I still get tired easily and lot of things I can’t do if they required much bending. We pulled a lot of honey today and got it in the freezer, I was able to do my half except for the heavy lifting.
You’ll be back on your game in a few weeks but it gets frustrating, I know. Seems like it takes too long and we try to hurry things up. I’ve learned that it’s OK to sit down once in awhile and let someone else help, even if we don’t want to. We’re the enemy of our own ego.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11153669/California-straight-pride-march-hit-violent-clashes-pro-LGBT-counter-protesters.html
I hate everyone in this story.
Expect more of the same. It’s what they want.
Someone explain to me why LGBTQWERTY care about abortion rights.
March through the institutions.
So, I am back in Physical Therapy, it is good to have someone look at my gait critically and suggest stretches and exercises that can help with that specific thing. I am also back on my 2-3 times a week program to help combat MS symptoms, which is nice as it is set up to track what I do each week.
Also, specifically working on my core, as that is the key to good basement air gun shooting! But, right now I need to pull apart my Walther LG55 and see what is up with the trigger. It is breaking like a sack of rocks, and we know that ain’t right.
Excellent! Man I could use some basement air gun shooting right now myself.
What are you doing, food-wise? I know some peeps that beat the shit out of their MS with different food.
All natural, no additives, grass feed meats, no seed oils, lots of fish.
I never really had a sweet tooth, and my wife has a huge one, so we try to avoid anything other than fruits (and maybe some Halo-top)
In other words, I eat pretty healthily. And I don’t drink too much these days, it just hits too hard after about 45.
it is good to have someone look at my gait critically and suggest stretches and exercises that can help with that specific thing.
Yes, that is a good thing to do.
Hopefully it helps.
😧🤢🤮
My electric bill is almost $350 Was july 12 to aug 10 really so hot that I used 1.5MWh of electricity?
I live in an all-electric home with no A/C needed. 1.5MWhr is a typical summer usage for me but only runs about $190. That will double over the winter.
What’s your rate? We run about $0.13 per kWhr.
$0.13/kWh plus a delivery fee that effectively doubles that.
Yes, it was. I shudder to think of what mine is going to be.
Oh never mind, it arrived in my inbox a few days ago and I missed it. $218 for 7/22 to 8/19.
Winter average is around $60.
684 kWh so at your usage I’d be paying $478 lol
Oof
Yes. Our last bill was $420, due to higher costs and the never ending 102 degree weather. Awful.
The electricity rate in Germany is expected to go up to 7EU/kw hour
Am I reading that correctly? up to €7.00/kWh ?
Damm math. .70 Eu per KW hour.
That’s still brutal, but in the first forumation, that was rebellion level energy costs.
I recently received my first electric bill at my new supply rate. Delivery rate hasn’t changed.
Ouch.
Last august was apparently also about 1.5MWh, but it was cheaper.
Fuck you National Grid and all your government cronies.
That’s no way to talk to Top. Men.
Sorry…
Fuck you NiMo and your Green Energy Government Cronies!
I’ve always stuck with the default electric (and nat gas) supplier, even though OH has “Energy Choice.” Now that the electric company is no longer Dayton Power & Light (::briefly wallows in nostalgia, sniffles::,) the company I grew up with, I’m thinking it’s time to try comparing the available suppliers and paying more attention to their offers to “lock in your rate.” One outfit is offering 8.79 cents/kWh for 36 months (and a $75 gift card!) I’ve always thrown these mailed offers away before. Maybe I shouldn’t oughta do that now. 😳
I’m always wary of these other suppliers because I expect the delivery charge will go up in retaliation.
Also all of those offer that roll around are toting ‘Green’ energies which are more expensive than the current default.
I want nuclear, i want hydro, I want natgas, I want coal. I do not want solar, I do not want wind.
I do not want intermittent power. Give me coal, give me natgas. Give me power, dammit. I do not believe in your religion.
Too bad that I am insignificant and do not count.
It could not be more plain that they want the standard of living to drop. The “they” being the people who seem to be in complete control now. Comfort is wicked.
Gimme fuel gimme fire gimme that what I desire!
I’m always wary of these other suppliers because I expect the delivery charge will go up in retaliation.
For a while, I used other suppliers instead of using the company that provides delivery services. I saw no change to the delivery charge.
And yeah, NH, so different regulatory environment.
I’m certain some Prog moron will claim I have to turn in my libertarian decoder ring…
GT, Yes, you should be shopping for your supplier rate. Use the energychoice.ohio.gov website to compare gas and electric rates. In the past I would annually choose the best fixed rate for 12 months with no early termination fee. Last year I went with a 24 month period with a $25 termination fee (Constellation is the name of the provider). The rate was so good I was willing to sign up for the extra 12 months and figured I’d recoup the $25 fee in the first 12 months. As it turned out, the rate (0.0549/kwh) is so much better than I can find this year that I’ll probably ride it out to the end.
Just checked it out – thanks! Prices now considerably up from your rate, of course. Pondering whether I’d be comfortable committing for a longer term – best electric rates are for 36 or 48 months. (No early term fee listed for 48-mo. at lowest rate.)
There are legitimate providers like that in Massachusetts. I haven’t been using them recently but if you pay attention to their conditions, they could be a good option. One of them gave us concert tickets and I actually enjoyed the show.
Even in the desert I don’t break that…..geesh
You probably only take the temperature down to 90, and don’t have humidity to deal with.
74 deg from 110 most summers. Since the house, summer bill has been 275 tops and that teens leaving their damn windows open for “fresh air”
Your bill is way too high. We’re closer in climate and my home isn’t small, I pay less.
If you need some inspiration.
He Was a Lifeguard 50 Years Ago—and Again This Summer
Sea Isle is bit south of where I grew up. Open water lifeguard qualification is PITA. I had several friends that worked this job, but worth it from all they said.
Inspiration? I just feel shamed.
Sheesh…
Pro-tip: Do not attempt stir-fry in this humidity. Ugh 😓
I think I’m having a hot-flash.
Oh come on, Humidity is down to 80%
85% here.
I should have just popped in a TV dinner. Of course, I don’t have any.
Instead it was chopping, high heat, more chopping, stirring. I had to take frequent breathers in the living room where there is AC.
How is it 10pm already?
🙁
It’s not. It’s 9:12 pm.
🤓
Lol. No.
8:13.
You’ve clearly set your clocks to the wrong time zones.
You two need to get right with Glibs and set your watches to Glibs server time.
I don’t have a watch.
Microwave?
Why would you microwave a watch?
Because a grandfather clock won’t fit?
He’s got a point.
Too good!
https://mediachomp.com/torture-in-heck-a-lighter-version-of-hell/
I would trade it all for just one more First…
Brutal honesty with oneself < avoiding self knowledge and fueling your life with vague, amorphous guilt.
Watching ZNation again. I don’t care if it’s silly…I enjoy it.
I liked it, but that final season went full woke.
I really like Black Summer spin off but I’m guessing it got canned.
I’ll check it out. Looking for something to watch and every Prime or Flix show I try turns out quickly to be total shite.
It’s a ‘prequel’ to Z Nation. Set a bit more serious. I think Netflix
Babylon 5 S02E16 here. So good. Possibly an episode with more answers than questions – we’ll see.
Also good.
I was wrong. More questions than answers.
Onwards…
JFC pick up the pace! You’re killing me. You’re at the point the show hits its stride.
I only watch on weekends and then not every day of every weekend.
I can’t “binge” because it demands too much of my attention.
But yeah, it’s getting real good. Like, “how did this even get made” good.
Treat yourself to an episode or two during the week.
And yeah, it’s amazing it got made.
https://mobile.twitter.com/Hugo_DeManzana/status/1563855132537782275?cxt=HHwWhoCw8aL99rMrAAAA
For Old man.
Holee fuck. Victoria Pratt (who is definitely glib fit) is now married to Trace Adkins.
>.>
<.<
*scratches balls*
*burps*
'sup?
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime/at-least-3-dead-in-supermarket-shooting-including-suspect-police/ar-AA11de20
*Kif sigh*
Another FBI asset down.
https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2022/08/dr-jill-caught-physically-backing-joe-biden-away-reporters-airport-gets-stuck-hand-video/
Leader of the free world.
https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2022/08/26/Guinness-World-Records-height-difference-married-couple/1951661538222/
https://pix11.com/news/local-news/queens/man-follows-girl-14-into-queens-elevator-offers-her-20-to-spit-on-him/
Same as downtown.
https://www.pennlive.com/news/2022/08/philly-naked-bike-ride-returns-for-another-spin-around-the-city.html
Why?
Pay attention to meeeeeeeeee!!!
Also, burn that seat.
Exhibitionism in the privacy of your home doesn’t have the same effect.
If they can’t manage to disgust people it doesn’t count as exhibitionism.
https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/28/politics/free-at-home-covid-test-government-program-ending/index.html
Oh noes!!!
Another winter of severe illness and death?
Might actually be the case in Deutschland.
I need a vacation. Why did everything decide to happen in september?
Schools are open? Weather is cooler? You can’t wear white?
I have to onboard a consultant, the Big Project™ wants to kick into gear, I’ve been invited the join a bowling league by my old supervisor, the intern is starting, and there’s a good chance interviews for the job I applied for will be held during that month.
And that’s not counting the Honey Harvest, which I already committed to attending.
🙁 I hope nothing is going to spoil your travel plans!
I just feel like I’m stuck in a lose-lose situation regardless of what I choose to do.
There are days when I wake up and I just want to call in and quit. But I don’t want to quit without something lined up because I am in no financial situation to cover my cost of living for very long without an income.
I understand. I hope you find out SOON one way or the other about the position you applied for, If that doesn’t work out, I think you should keep looking. You shouldn’t go through life that unhappy.
Well, the downside there is that the one I applied for (that hasn’t already been rejected) is the same job I have now reporting to the same people, working on the same project, in the same spot (probably even the same cube) just at a higher pay grade.
That really is my main advantage as far as trying to get that one. Of course, I fully expect my supervisor of two months to go “No, I don’t think you’re ready” and bring in someone I’ll have to train.
Mind you, my previous supervisor wanted me to move into the position in question when he left, but was in no position to have a say in the matter (It’s his old job, which wouldn’t be open to be filled until he left it)
Seconded, UCS. There are many opportunities for a talented admin such as yourself, especially with the advent of remote working. Hell, if sixty-something me managed to find a good gig, you should be golden.
Because 7 is a prime number. It’s like you don’t even numerology bro.
I don’t because it’s nothing but the feverish imaginings of a out of control pattern recognition system staring at randomness.
Speaking of, I suddenly miss the static screens of a TV tuned to a channel not in use.
I found your birthdate, your social security number and both of your parents’ SSNs in pi. EXPLAIN THAT!
It’s simple – you’re lying.
akshually, no.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Normal_number
https://www.angio.net/pi/ (only has the first 200M digits, not suitable for professional numerologists, but it’s free).
You didn’t actually find them, because you don’t know what you’re looking for.
Ergo, you lied.
Your protagonists will get eaten alive (at best) in any negotiations with the fey folk.
Here you go.
Good morning, RoaT, U, Sean, Stinky, and (somewhere upthread) NA!
Both big bosses are on vacation this week, I have a couple of days to get ready for month-end, and this Friday is the first pay of the semiannual three-pay month.
Yippee.
You implying a quiet day?
Well, other than having to review and submit the data for Friday’s pay….and sort the Monday Mail Mountain, I’m hoping so.
How are you and all your critters, ‘bodru?
No real changes. all animals ok (except grow out chickens, some of them tend to die for whatever reason as they grow) I have all sorts of pots growing things in office. Hopefully when it cools a bit, i can try for a fall garden.
Helped a local farmer with his grape harvest. Was fun, but i am a little sore today.
Hope everyone kicks ass!
You grapist, I bet you didn’t get the concent of those vines before defruiting them!
Multiple times. It was an orgy of grape harvesting. Cutting of vines in the prime of youth. Many people actually laughed while this was going on.
6,000 lbs. was reportedly sent to the crusher.
You turned in a Suburban in Cash 4 Clunkerz?
Mornin’, reprobates!
Off to get a PCR test later this morning to certify that it is OK for me to accompany Mrs. Patzer on her consult with an orthopedic surgeon. Can’t be too safe, you know.
Is this to figure out the cause of the issue, or to figure out the treatment?
Little of both. MRI results indicate that a hip replacement may be in order, we’ll see what a real doctor thinks.
Well, good luck.
Thanks.
Hopefully all goes well.
Saw your woes upthread. Seems like mostly normal stuff, but join a bowling league? That is cruel and unusual punishment!
A: It’s closer than the shooting league
B: I need to get out of the house more
C: People I know are going to be there
Good morning, ‘patzie! Don’t let them poke you in the brain with that swab! 😖 I hope Mrs. ‘patzie’s condition isn’t as bad as initial indications suggest!
Lol.
I must have some very gullible coworkers because this phishing email (I’m, assuming it was sent by security) is way too implausible to be real.
6000 lbs of grapes was sent to the winepress. They worked hard to get it all done before 10:30 on a Sunday.
Ours are getting pretty sophisticated, but they seem to have not noticed that the domain of the “From” address is always a dead giveaway.
1 call out.
1 no show/no call.
New guy showed up.
Not the worst Monday.
Whee. Moving day, assuming the movers actually show up. I was promised a confirmation call the day before scheduled date, no call. What’s the next stage past surly?
Also, now-former roommate skipped out without cleaning or taking out her crap, or leaving her key. She can kiss her security deposit goodbye. It’ll probably wind up eating into mine as well. sigh
What’s the next stage past surly?>
Weeping uncontrollably? I’d reserve the darker possibilities for the former roommate.
Wanna buy whipped cream? Be prepared to show I.D.
But get your booster!
And your clean needles!
And your abortion!
And your genitalia removed!
Utopia, here we come!
LOL sure it will
You need ID to view this?
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=gRGOm071sE0
Can confirm. Cashier was suitably embarrassed.
LOL. I was asked for ID to but a pack of cigarettes in the Port Authority Bus Terminal in 2008. I was 55 years old at the time. I love NY.
They used to have a ‘if you look too young’ standard, but there was much bitching by customers, so retailers switched to a ‘card everyone’ I don’t know if there was a regulatory push involved.
At the grocery store it is system enforced. I get carded buying NyQuil.
They don’t card for anything in my neighborhood. It’s been a couple decades. 🤷🏻♂️
I left for the gym early because of a doctor’s appointment. I got back home to clean up and eat breakfast. I checked to see if they are still requiring masks. Yes they are. So I cancelled.
Masks optional or mandatory?
Even my fed employer dropped all mask requirements as of Friday.