Thursday trend...

Once again, it's a Thursday. There is no intent for me to update mostly on Thursday's, it's just the way things happen sometimes. Right now it is fairly quiet in my world so I figured I'd update everyone on what's not been going on my life. Finally got to play poker this past weekend after a long hiatus (it felt like forever!). Didn't cash but had a blast. A guy I work with plays and we got to play together both days. Makes it more fun for both of us. Anthony went to homecoming last weekend and had a blast. Danced all night with just one young lady. Unusual for him, considering he normally is involved in a dance circle. He seems to really like this girl. I know her name but that's about it. Not pushing him. Teasing him always seems to push him in the wrong direction. Besides, he's almost 19 now, and that's about the age I started learning what and what not to say and do. If he needs advice, he knows he can ask me. Thinking about work, it amazes me how some people have the heaviest feet! Holy shit, it sounds like an earthquake, and it's all because of people who don't even weigh 100 lbs soaking wet! Incredible! That wasn't my original thought about work, but someone went stomping by just as I started typing, and I didn't feel like backspacing. Other than that, work is crazy. Stupid lying manipulative people get the promotions because they already interviewed 7 times in the past 2 months for just about ANY position that's open, so they "know how to interview", yet others that have the drive, the knowledge and the proper desire to see the company succeed don't get promoted without having to jump through BS hoops answering questions that have no bearing on the position being applied for. One of my co-workers had a meeting at Walmart's home office recently, and the reminder I wanted to give was "please remember they are NOT a bakery, so hide your rolls!"

Haven't forgotten any of you...

It's been a crazy couple of weeks at work. We went through an update to our ordering system, which did not go as well as hoped. My coworkers and I worked long hours to keep the business going without missing beats. Plus, I am now the proud owner of ALL of perishables. The person who handled part of it was promoted (makes sense .. she is lousy at her job, so instead of getting rid of her, let's promote her!). There is a new hire that will be starting in a couple of weeks, but in the meantime it's all MINE! And I plan on cleaning it all up before the new hire gets here, so this way when this person starts, they just have to maintain it properly. Next week I am going to start sitting with one of our CFR's so I can be trained. I know some of it, but policies knowledge is where I am very weak. There are so many options and it's hard to keep them straight. Plus, there are reports that I did once about 1 1/2 years ago and don't remember how to anymore. All this to show management that when I suggested giving me a senior role with a CSA and CFR desk that I am ready for it. I am preparing (prepared) and ready! I have not played poker in 4 weeks. So many unexpected expenses came up the past few weeks. Hopefully I will get to go tonight. Other than that, absolutely nothing going on.

Yet another...

Last Friday night, Ann and I went to see Jeff Dunham in concert at Downstream Casino. After the recent weeks we had, we SO needed it, and it was SO VERY worth it. Greatest show I've been to EVER! Towards the end, I was laughing so hard I almost threw up. The past weekend was OK. Not much going on. This week has been crazy at work, and I mean CRAZY! But, I think I handled it well. Was able to take care of a promotion with a fill rate of 99.993% (yes, I'm carrying the decimals out that far). PLUS we are training a new hire. I was able to finally sit with him this afternoon, and hopefully will get some more time with him tomorrow. All this is trying to prove to the company I work for that I am more than qualified for a promotion. All I have to do now is prepare for the interview that will hopefully eventually present itself!

Another post...

It's been a few days, and for that I am sorry. It's been a strange few days since my last post. Saturday morning, my wife was checking Facebook, and saw a post from someone she used to work with and is still friends with saying "Mom died". She felt bad, and said she would call this person later to offer her condolences. About a minute or so later, she let out a blood curdling scream. Turns out it was her friend's daughter posting ABOUT the friend. She died last Friday night in a car accident. Needless to say, the weekend and the week so far has been "strange". Tomorrow is the funeral service. Ann and I both are going. Work is work.

Wednesday hump

I haven't posted in a couple of weeks. Sorry about that. Been a weird couple of weeks. But, I have a plan in place to make my life better (I hope). Seems I'm not the only one who has been thinking about this (not necessarily ME in particular, but the idea is out there). Nothing much else going on. I had a blood test this morning, going back Friday for the results. Cholesterol was 240 a couple of months ago. Hopefully it has gone down. Been playing poker regularly at the Elks Lodge. Great game, fun people. Still considering joining the lodge. Not real positive yet, but we'll see. Jerry "The King" Lawler, a long time wrestler/announcer, had a major heart attack Monday night during a live airing of WWE Monday Night Raw. Last word is there is no apparent brain damage, which is great! However, he has a long road to recovery I'm sure. My thoughts and prayers are with him during this time. He is one of my favorites, and I would love to see him be able to make it back.

Title???

First off, congrats to my old boss and her husband on the birth of their new baby. Played poker at Cherokee last night, which I have not done in awhile, especially at night. Was fun, but was out at the 2nd break. My pocket JJ lost to pocket 10-10 when he hit a set on the flop and never looked back. It was OK. Had a good time. Hurricane Isaac is heading this way. Should possibly bring up to 6" of rain to the area which we desperately need. We are 10" below normal for the year. Tonight I am hoping to play poker at the Elks Lodge. No plans for the Labor Day weekend. Hoping to barbecue, and looking forward to the start of College Football.

Need to relax...

I am finding that the older I get the more paranoid I become. I was paranoid when I was young, but now it seems worse. Every time someone says "Hey, let's talk" or "hey I need a big favor", I always seem to think the worst. I guess it's just easier that way. Expect the worst, so if it doesn't happen that way I feel better. Better than going the other way, huh? I don't know. Well, found out I did not get the role I applied for at work. Manager told me my interview was "so-so" at best, but he understood. It's been quite a few years since I've interviewed for anything. I still think I'm most qualified for the position, but I understand the reasoning for not getting it. Looking at the person who DID get the job, their position is now open and people say I should go for it. I can't say I haven't thought about it, but the training is so God awful for that role that I feel like I'm being set up to fail. And the person that would do the training still doesn't even understand all of the job (and couldn't keep up with it, hence emails at 11:30 pm -- PS: doesn't make you look good, makes you look incapable!) would have to train me and that would end up a train wreck. Sold Anthony's car. Got the money back that I invested in it, plus a few dollars. Told him to focus on school, will keep looking for a job, and when something comes up, we'll go from there. Saturday tournament in Fayetteville. Dealing! Can't wait!