Coffee for me is solely a weekend thing now. As part of foods I need to restrict from my diet and take my stomach issues more seriously.
I usually make my own on the weekend, as I've started spending a decent amount of money on a .lb of coffee. It's a treat. This morning I realized I do not have any filters!
Instead of being smart and just going to the store and picking up a $3 pack of filters, I decided to be lazy and spend $6 on a Caramel Machiato. Smart right?
The cafe across the street is running a "second chance" program for people re-entering the work force after being handed a rough hand in life. The people making my coffee is not the issue. Everyone deserves a second chance at earning a skill.
It's the fact they couldn't make the coffee I asked for.
Then a bad thought crossed my mind. I'm a horrible person. I'm a coffee snob!
If I'm paying $5-7 for a cup, I want someone who knows how to make, to make it!
Not to ask the customer if they want room for milk and cream......umm no. If you knew what was in it, you wouldn't be asking me that! (I didn't say that, but I thought it).
I'll refrain from going out in public to get coffee from now on. I think it's great a local business is involved in the community, but it made me realized I need to calm to the f####k down a few hundred notches. It's just coffee. This is their life. A second chance at it. No one is so self important that they (see"me") needs to be having shitty attitude thoughts towards them cos they got my coffee wrong.
Monday, 8 October 2012
Wednesday, 19 September 2012
A Lesson We Have To Relearn From Time To Time
Don't chase people.
Be yourself, do your own thing and work hard.
The right people - the ones who really belong in your life - will come to you.
And Stay.
I've had to remind myself of this more often, more recently.
I'm my Mother's Daughter.
People Pleaser.
I do things for others, for the most part, cos it makes me happy to do so.
What doesn't make me happy, is when I forget to see
if the relationship is a give and take, or only take.
Lately it's has been the latter.
When I come to realize I've been exhausting myself, with very little
or no gratitude in return, I get bitter.
Very very bitter.
And jilted.
And jaded.
Which leaves me with a Negative Nelly attitude.
I don't like her.
Not one bit.
It's sad I have to get mad at the
world, myself, people
to get my ass in gear and just do what makes me happy.
Being active.
My friends, the majority of them - are not.
They will be my lazy friends.
I will obtain new ones.
Ones that like the things I like, and
want to leave the house to do them.
Not just talk about doing them
one day.
Indoor Rock Climbing
Hiking (not a fan, but I do it)
Snowshoeing
Camping
Surfing
Yoga
I'm on it.
If you're with me, great.
If not, I'll call you when I want
to sit around and do nothing
with someone.
Thursday, 6 September 2012
Nicest Compliment
I forgot to mention a few other things.
FarmBoy- *sigh* I'm a little smitten.
He complimented my skin yesterday. "It's a Rose and Lilly complexion", as he blushed when he said it. Can we all say, "Awwwwww".
That was the third compliment in less than a week about my skin By 3 separate people!
I guess having been on Accutane for 10 months if FINALLY paying off. :D
Okay... enough of that.
I have new COMPUTER glasses, and my word, what a difference.
That is all.
FarmBoy- *sigh* I'm a little smitten.
He complimented my skin yesterday. "It's a Rose and Lilly complexion", as he blushed when he said it. Can we all say, "Awwwwww".
That was the third compliment in less than a week about my skin By 3 separate people!
I guess having been on Accutane for 10 months if FINALLY paying off. :D
Okay... enough of that.
I have new COMPUTER glasses, and my word, what a difference.
That is all.
New Job. New Men.
How sad is it, that I've changed jobs again. Yes again. I don't even get excited for it anymore. Look how well that's worked out for me in this past year.
Although I did run into a girl I worked with at the Property Management Company. It's been 3.5 months and they haven't filled the position. They are going thru temps like crazy. I've been informed that the h/o is paying attention to this and is actually going to make that one position, a two person job!!! I'm so happy for them. It will be sweet release for all those who've been doing extra duty trying to keep that position afloat for the last few months.
I left the recent full time permanent position with no notice. At first I was sad when things started going sideways fast, cos I was lead to believe this was thee.perfect.fit. Filed a formal complaint with their head office and called it a day. I had received an new offer the day I quit the last one. I've learned by having a few shitty temp jobs this year, that NO JOB is worth verbal abuse, or unethical behaviour. So this time, I did something about it. And gave them the big F-YOU! Didn't hide anything. Didn't backtrack when they called me to bitch me out. Nope, just hung up and filed a harassment complaint with their h/o again and labour relations. Think I'm scared of you? Bring it on bitch.
The new job is close to home. Pays what the position is worth! My first day I spent the first part of the day being walked around and introduced to every single employee there. Nicely done new job, nicely done. How I'll feel a month from now, who knows. For now, it's what I need and fit. It's a large company, one I'm very familiar with. The position is data entry. Pttfff, you say. I didn't know one person could do so many entries. I will never have down time! It's easssssssssssy work, but stressful due to deadlines etc. It pays very accordingly to the load. :)
BOYS!
Okay, actually, this time MEN!.. yay me for dating men this time!
Yup, two on the go!
The Back-Up Boyfriend - is still in the picture, and making the effort he didn't make before. Has been apologizing ever since I told him why the whole walking 1/2 a foot in front of me made me breakup with him. We've recently had a few make-out sessions, and *sigh* he needs training. Not completely hopeless though.
FarmBoy - *sigh* If logistics weren't so much of a minor issue, we'd already be a couple. He lives on the Island. Damn the Island makes some awesome men. And while we'll both take turns commuting, it's still further than either of us would like. We have plans to spend a few upcoming weekends together. :)
Stay tuned.
Although I did run into a girl I worked with at the Property Management Company. It's been 3.5 months and they haven't filled the position. They are going thru temps like crazy. I've been informed that the h/o is paying attention to this and is actually going to make that one position, a two person job!!! I'm so happy for them. It will be sweet release for all those who've been doing extra duty trying to keep that position afloat for the last few months.
I left the recent full time permanent position with no notice. At first I was sad when things started going sideways fast, cos I was lead to believe this was thee.perfect.fit. Filed a formal complaint with their head office and called it a day. I had received an new offer the day I quit the last one. I've learned by having a few shitty temp jobs this year, that NO JOB is worth verbal abuse, or unethical behaviour. So this time, I did something about it. And gave them the big F-YOU! Didn't hide anything. Didn't backtrack when they called me to bitch me out. Nope, just hung up and filed a harassment complaint with their h/o again and labour relations. Think I'm scared of you? Bring it on bitch.
The new job is close to home. Pays what the position is worth! My first day I spent the first part of the day being walked around and introduced to every single employee there. Nicely done new job, nicely done. How I'll feel a month from now, who knows. For now, it's what I need and fit. It's a large company, one I'm very familiar with. The position is data entry. Pttfff, you say. I didn't know one person could do so many entries. I will never have down time! It's easssssssssssy work, but stressful due to deadlines etc. It pays very accordingly to the load. :)
BOYS!
Okay, actually, this time MEN!.. yay me for dating men this time!
Yup, two on the go!
The Back-Up Boyfriend - is still in the picture, and making the effort he didn't make before. Has been apologizing ever since I told him why the whole walking 1/2 a foot in front of me made me breakup with him. We've recently had a few make-out sessions, and *sigh* he needs training. Not completely hopeless though.
FarmBoy - *sigh* If logistics weren't so much of a minor issue, we'd already be a couple. He lives on the Island. Damn the Island makes some awesome men. And while we'll both take turns commuting, it's still further than either of us would like. We have plans to spend a few upcoming weekends together. :)
Stay tuned.
Friday, 31 August 2012
And Changes I Did Make!....
I did not think when I said there were going to be upcoming changes, that it would occur so soon. Like 12 hours later, soon.
I've been dealing with some very unethical behaviour from the management team at mycurrent last job. The manager has no professionalism whatsoever. Belittles the staff openly without shame, conspires theories as to why a person is "really" off work. You could be bleeding, and she would claim you were being deceitful.
I'll leave you with the very short and most important piece of information, as why I choose to leave there. I do not believe she knows how text messages work. Yesterday she sent a text that was meant for another co-worker, however it was sent to me. It was about me... yup. Classy eh?
At first I almost mentioned that I received a text from her, as she was going on, and on, about how something weird was going on with her phone etc. Thankfully the filter between my brain and mouth kicked in full force. Read the text, locked my phone, and stewed for the rest of the day, and evening. Although my gut first reaction was to reply to the text, and walk out.
I applied to a job last night. Long story short, I was offered the position today. Upon arriving home from the interview, I wrote a very curt resignation letter regarding the unethical behaviour as my reason etc, cc'ing the HR, and President. Another email was sent to HR with a detailed break down of events that occurred in the last two months. None of which really affected me, except two recent events. I took a picture of the text with my web cam, and copied it into the email as proof.
If there is anything I've learned having been unemployed, and/or temping the majority of this year, is there are a lot of shitty people out there. More so interesting that I've learned not to put up with it. How many jobs have I had this year? How many did I, up and walk away from?
The Employment Lords were smiling down on me last night and today. Thank You, Thank You, Thank You. This job is a score! It's structured, professional, close to home, full benefits, and the wages, well they're great too.
Thank You Employment Lords. Thank You.
I've been dealing with some very unethical behaviour from the management team at my
I'll leave you with the very short and most important piece of information, as why I choose to leave there. I do not believe she knows how text messages work. Yesterday she sent a text that was meant for another co-worker, however it was sent to me. It was about me... yup. Classy eh?
At first I almost mentioned that I received a text from her, as she was going on, and on, about how something weird was going on with her phone etc. Thankfully the filter between my brain and mouth kicked in full force. Read the text, locked my phone, and stewed for the rest of the day, and evening. Although my gut first reaction was to reply to the text, and walk out.
I applied to a job last night. Long story short, I was offered the position today. Upon arriving home from the interview, I wrote a very curt resignation letter regarding the unethical behaviour as my reason etc, cc'ing the HR, and President. Another email was sent to HR with a detailed break down of events that occurred in the last two months. None of which really affected me, except two recent events. I took a picture of the text with my web cam, and copied it into the email as proof.
If there is anything I've learned having been unemployed, and/or temping the majority of this year, is there are a lot of shitty people out there. More so interesting that I've learned not to put up with it. How many jobs have I had this year? How many did I, up and walk away from?
The Employment Lords were smiling down on me last night and today. Thank You, Thank You, Thank You. This job is a score! It's structured, professional, close to home, full benefits, and the wages, well they're great too.
Thank You Employment Lords. Thank You.
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