Is there an off Switch for emotions?

The above question is more than legitimate in my eyes. Today was overall a great day at work. I was able to get all my work done in a timely manner with only minor issues to work through that provided some hiccups. However, it was not to last. Despite the decent performance I gave at my job, I forgot that I work with a complete asshole. For some reason, this guy thinks that he has to bitch and moan about my performance at work, as well as my hygiene. I will be the first to admit that I'm not perfect, and that there is room for improvement in both of those areas, but this guy is way over the line.

I asked him straight out today what his problem with me was, and this is the answer I received:

1. My work is half-assed

2. I know it

3. I don't care that my work is half-assed

It went on for longer than that, but those are the three main things I remember that he told me. Now, let me be clear. I don't care whether this joker thinks my work is bad, because I know it's not, and I was just shown an evaluation that showed my performance, which was already satisfactory, improved. I know he's wrong. I know my work is good, and that his opinion doesn't matter. So why is it that I can't seem to avoid letting this stuff get to me? Maybe it's because I just don't understand what the motivation is for someone to act that way towards people. Why the hate? Why the dislike? What does it matter whether someone else is performing poorly if you yourself are performing well?

Moreover, specific to this issue, it seems that I'm the one he immediately blames when something either doesn't get done, or goes wrong.

the issue, though, isn't whether he thinks I don't care about my work. The issue is the fact that even though I know he's wrong, I can't help but let him get to me a little. I lasted most of the day without snapping, but towards the end I did shout at him and storm out. However, since I was ready to throw this jerk up against the wall and snap his neck in two, I think that was the better outcome.

It's times like these that I wish I could be like Commander Data of Star Trek and just flip a switch to turn my emotions off, and then back on again. But, as I'm not lucky enough to be an android, I have to deal with it. Still, it would be nice if I could just do mjy work and have people leave me the hell alone.

Cliffhangers, ARUGH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I just finished reading Book five of the Sister's Grimm seires by Michael Buckley. And I have EVEN more questions than frigin answers.... I know it's a technique used to keep the reader intrested in coming back for more, but seriously..... that ending was.....

I don't know what to say, I'm speechless, I guess I'm trying to say

I'm not dead...

I swear. We recently had to move and I've been busy with the move. Not to mention, A the new place doesn't have wireless.... I'll have to install High-Speed Internet at a later date, and B, My laptop still doesn't have an adaptor.....*grumbles*

Its not a war... its a peace keeping effort with conflict. what the hell? its not enough to call it a "poice action" anymore? (more to this to come)

Draining.....

well I'm with out a laptop till I can afford to pay for a new adapter.... it fried itself. and I'm surprised that I'm not going though SL withdrawl. *shrugs* other, more pressing things on my plate than a second life and it's drama.... I'm probably "dead" by now anyways, stupid vampireism in SL.

Anyways, I'm searching, frantically for a new place to live. I hope and pray that I can find one soon.... as the realator lady said today, I have 27 days to move..... Please God, help me find a place soon..... I don't know what we'll do if it doesn't happen. I'm also worried about my friend's brother, one of my mom's friends and my aunt. the latter two seem to be inches away from death.... so to speak.... the brother had surgery after an accident. God Speed to everyone.

of Kids, Crossing Guards.... the old and the new

Ugh, I used to be a crossing guard when I was in the fifth and sixth grades, and I loved it.... however, today, I saw a kid, who couldn't be past the fourth grade doing the job, NOT only was he waving the stop sign as he was waiting for fellow classmates to cross the street, but once he was back on the corner, he was using the sign as a gun, and there was a teacher or parent STANDING right there.... what has happened to the rules for being a crossing guard? I can remember that if you played with the signs when I was doing it, we'd get repremanded.... *shakes head* I don't know about the current generation of school kids.... I think they are too soft, too babied.... too.... I don't know. Well I know but i don't know how to put it to words.....
We are treating the kids of today with kid gloves, every time we turn around there's a new case of child abuse or something, NOT because the child was beaten by the parents, but the child fell down and bruised an arm and CPS is called. Seriously, what has happened to the kids of today?
Parents are more apt to plop them down in front of the TV then send them outside to play because there are more dangers in today's world than that of yesteryear, but if you don't want the kids playing in the front yard, SEND THEM TO THE BACK YARD.....
Why are we being afraid of our kids? Yes we want them to have a better life than what we had growing up, who doesn't but why cater to their every whim? why sacrifice our morals and beliefs about child rearing to "doctors" who "know better?"
CHILDREN DO NOT COME WITH INSTRUCTION MANUALS, PARENTING IS A LEARNING ON THE JOB TRAINING, AND NO ONE IS PERFECT!!!!

once we accept that, we can relax and let our kids be kids. they are growing up way to fast these days

((I know I'm rambling, but I'm just writing it down as it comes to me i do hope in whole it makes sense))

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I found this while looking around on a friends facebook page and after reading the comments, I decided to take a look. though some of the pictures are just humorous cake toppers, some of them, though cleaver, are just...wrong? is that the word I'm looking for?


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To me Marriage is a sacred institution that needs to be saved. people are walking down the aisle and then turning around and running to the courthouse at the first sign of trouble these days. don't get me wrong, if one partner is abusive, then I say get away as soon as you can, or if the other partner is unfaithful and you can't forgive them, but if the two of you have a disagreement, it's not the end of your marriage. I read one reader's comment, saying that she thinks Marriage isn't practical these days and is only for the highly religous. *shakes her head* I consider myself religous, though I haven't read the Bible, I don't attend church reguarly, but I view Marriage as sacred, two people entering an enternal bond, pledging their loyalty and selves to their partner before God and everyone till death do them part. I also believe that people should WAIT till after they get married to have sex, but they shouldn't get married just because they want to take the next step. Marriage, like divorce shouldn't be entered lightly, unlike divorce, Marriage is supposed to last forever, he or she will be the one you live with, laugh with, cry with, worry about, pray for, fight with, and millions of other things for the rest of your lives. it's a huge Commintment, because after the 'I do's' it's no longer me and her(or him), it's we.

As we move away from what marriage really stands for, we begin to trivaltize everthing that the institution stands for, Last year here in California, we the voters had to either stand up and support the tradtional values and rights granted to us by Marriage, or allow it to be changed to allow members of the same sex allow to marry and thus allowing them to call themselves "married". Now, don't get me wrong, I have no problems with homosexuals, if I'm friends with you, I'll remain your friend, but I don't think their union should be called a marriage. and on Nov 8th, Prop 8 was voted in favor of the traditional values (can't remember if that was a no vote or a yes vote)....

I think the point is, we really need to protect and rebuild the sacredness of marriage.

Terry Fator

I just saw his newly released DVD from his live show in Las Vagas last night. and needless to say I was blown away. He well earned the win from America's Got Talent. I mean wow. it's hard be ventriloquist, but to do perfect impressions on top of that... but he doesn't stop there..... He sings, well makes the puppets sing in perfect impressions of Etta James, Marvin Gaye and other artists. I highly recommend you check him out if you want to have a laugh and be amazed. if you click the picture, it will take you to his website.

Congrats Terry, i love your show

An Antidote to the Ho Hum Blues (Hopefully)

This blog post is directed at one person, though several more will likely read it. I know you've been through a lot, Daph, but remember you're not alone. I know you know that, but it makes me feel better to remind you from time to time. It also helps to remind me that I'M not alone, and lately I've had some trouble, as you know, of keeping my own head above water, but take heart. The bank account is finally back on the upswing, and through dedication and dilligence it will stay that way.

You'll find a place and a job again. Just keep looking. I hope I don't sound like a hypocrite when I say this, but a little faith might be just what the doctor ordered.

Love you bunches,

Lysander