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You've Come to the Right Place  (I know I've been bad about posting. I will update about the Queensryche concert, Shutter Island and "Flash Forward" soon) As someone who lived near Fort Hood for over four years, I could not believe the news yesterday! Sure I left two years ago but it seems like the shooting happened in my backyard. I know there are still several questions and there will be report after report about this. It's tragic that it happened there and yes, the community is pretty tight knit. I can't imagine what is going through the minds of those wounded and the families of all involved. My friend Chris was on post at the time but he made it home. He wasn't too far away from the shooting but he didn't see anything. The 1st Cav band was also nearby but they are all safe and sound. What really unnerves me is how they say the shooter was upset about being deployed and that he was harassed for being Muslim and possibly posted anti-American sayings on a website. I think he would have had a clear idea about being deployed if he was sent to Fort Hood. And yes, psych help there has gotten bad (at least when I was there it seemed to be), but unless one somehow beefs up the resources you will have problems. As far as the harassment I'm sure it was a problem but other Muslim soldiers get harassed and they don't decide to carry two handguns into a center and shoot. I am saddened and angry. Part of me is glad I'm not there anymore and then feels guilty for saying that. All the questions as to why it happened may never be answered but we need to hope that it never happens again. Current mood:  sad.Current music: Toad the Wet Sprocket. There were some highlights. Got to hang out with Archers and finally meet Evelyn (who is a doll). Got to go to the International Spy Museum. Bur for the most part it wasn't that great. It rained the whole time there. Being dragged to Jaxx was okay. Discovering I have GPS on my phone was a lifesaver. Not seeing Ray was a bummer but I'm over it. Not entirely his fault anyways. Also, didn't get to see all of the Spy Museum because didn't have the time. Really wish I could have but maybe I'll save it for another trip. Also, tried to see Ford's Theater and it was CLOSED. I am more determined now to see it. And since plans with Ray fell through, had nowhere to stay so ended up driving home Saturday night/Sunday morning. Got home around 2, finally crashed at 3. Current mood:  okay.Current music: Foo Fighters. SO yeah...been a couple of weeks... Finished the job Friday. It was sad to say goodbye to the team leaders and the supervisor but I'm so glad to not be there anymore. They had some kind words for me and I will miss them. Left Saturday to go to Wilmington, DE. I had never been and it had been over two years since I saw Rob and Melinda (at their wedding). Ended up staying the night at their place. We had a blast and I also got to see her sister for a bit (who now lives in Wilmington also; I guess she moved there a couple months ago). Sunday drove to Jersey to meet my mom at my cousin's house. Marlene and her family weren't there; they went to Massanutten for the week. Her dad owns a timeshare there (I had no idea). Mom and I watched the first half of the Eagles game and then went to Philadelphia for Louisa's wedding. The wedding was gorgeous if a bit strange (what the hell is a praise dance?!). It was good seeing her again and meeting her new husband. I really wish her mom had lived to see this day. Her brother hadn't changed a bit! Stayed at Marlene's Sunday night and got back home around 3:45 on Monday. I really wish I had taken more pictures but I'm just so glad the weekend was awesome! I'm leaving Friday to go to DC for the weekend. I'm being dragged to a concert Friday night (one of the bands I saw last year while in DC; still haven't made up my mind if I like their music or not). Saturday I should be hanging out with the Archers and finally meeting their little one. Saturday night I'm hoping to hang out with Ray and his girlfriend. Current mood:  busy.Current music: Dishwalla - "Pet Your Friends". I gave my two weeks notice Wednesday afternoon. The woman at the temp agency gave me a hard time about leaving early but the HR woman and my supervisor were really supportive. I'm feeling pretty good about this and I know I made the correct choice. I am going to start seeking other employment early next week, maybe even holiday work just to keep me busy. I picked up Orlando's ashes on Tuesday. I still miss him but it's easier now and I have made peace with what happened. I missed the season premiere of "Heroes" because I was still rewatching season 3. I plan on watching the premiere later today or tomorrow (finished season 3 last night). I am behind on "Bones" and I missed Thursday's "Fringe" (saw the season premiere and am very upset about Charlie Francis). Ugh, I just realized that I missed the season premiere of "Dollhouse" last night. I'll have to look it up on Hulu later. I also missed the season premiere of "Medium"! Geez, I really need to get on the ball! The plan is to see "Surrogates" later this afternoon and Cory is suppose to stop by tomorrow. I had originally planned on going to DC this weekend but Andrea never called me back about meeting up so I figured she was busy. In two weeks I'll be in Jersey. My friend Louisa is getting married in Philadelphia on the 11th. Current mood: happy.Current music: Res. My cat Orlando escaped from home sometime Thursday night/Friday morning and was found dead early Friday the next street over. Someone hit him and he died instantly. Part of me is glad he didn't suffer; another part wishes he hadn't gotten loose in the first place. I understand that it was an accident and he has been trying to get outside for a while now but it still hurts. Hence why I am up at 2 something in the morning. To top off the day, Friday would have been my father's 65th birthday. Tuesday (the 22nd) marks 13 years since his death. I'm not having a good week. Also, since the job still hasn't decided when my last day will be, I have decided to give two weeks notice next week. I'm unhappy there and now I'm starting to get blamed for incidents that were not my fault. Don't tell me I'm doing everything by the book and then blame me when there's a computer glich or someone else screws up. This is not my dream job and it never will be. I'm sure I can find somehting better. Current mood: sad.
So I'm thinking I have maybe two and a half weeks left at this place. When I first arrived, I seemed to be handling claims related to the first two weeks of July. Now they have jumped me ahead to the first two weeks of August. Unless Labor Day weekend was a royal pain, I suspect my last day of working will be October 2 or the following week. They still haven't talked to me about it but based on all that happened today I'm pretty sure that's how it goes. Even if they decide instead to hire me full time, I won't take the job. I don't mind it and the people are nice but I would really rather do something else. This is definitely not the job I was destined to do. Miranda's dad passed away on Friday. They admitted him to the hospital Wednesday afternoon. He went in for dialysis and started having chest pains and blacked out. His feet went numb and turned purple sometime after he was admitted. They found gall stones and put him on an IV but couldn't explain the chest pains or blacking out. He was in a drug induced coma and passed away at 6 PM. I really wish I could have taken a couple days off to go to the funeral tomorrow. I'll be there in spirit. I saw "Extract" on Sunday. If you're not expecting "Office Space 2", it's a really good movie. Gene Simmons is hilarious as the lawyer! Can't wait for the "Bones" and "Fringe" season premieres Thursday! Current mood: busy.Current music: Duran Duran. I really wish I at least had Solitaire on my computer at work *whine* Saw "Taking Woodstock" Sunday. It was awesome! I'm sure they took liberties with the story but overall I was impressed. Now I'm going to be a goober and locate the book. I forgot to mention that they pushed back Dan's court date. Not sure when the new date is but I think it's real soon. Also, I found out Queensryche will be playing in Norfolk in October! I am so excited! I really wish they had played longer at Progressive Nation but I get why they didn't. After not seeing them for years I will possibly get to see them twice in one year! Current mood:  bored.Current music: Crossfade. Yesterday went well but I still am thinking of looking for different work. I know I screwed up at least one claim, but considering I did 36 I think they can forgive it. If they ever catch it. I watched "Grosse Pointe Blanke" last night for the millionth time. What a great movie! I must go grocery shopping today and I also might try to see "Taking Woodstock" tonight or tomorrow. Current mood: bored.Current music: Kamelot. I hate my job. So glad it's only temporary (although they haven't said for how long which REALLY worries me). The people are nice and all but I feel like a major screw up. I imagine it will get easier and the fears will go away but for now I'm in panic mode that I didn't handle a claim correctly. Especially when it seems I got 1 salvage, 3 VDCs and 10 no bills plus 0 bills. There's no way I'm that lucky. PS - Don't ask me what VDC stands for. I only know when you get one you close the diary for it. Current mood:  anxious.Current music: Linkin Park. Part of me feels bad for not updating in the last week or so but part of me realizes I was too busy to do so. As of now, it looks like I will be going back to work on Tuesday. It's a temp job but I could really use the money. I'm not exactly sure what I'll be doing but it's something in the administrative field. I'm actually looking forward to going back to work. I finished Revolutionary Road earlier today. It was a great read but a little depressing at the end. I can only imagine what the movie is like. I'm beginning to wonder if the book isn't about the Wheelers but about Shep Campbell. Hmmm...maybe I should seriously think about going back to school also. Okay and what was up with the "Saving Grace" season finale? The show took a really weird turn this season! Well I am headed off to bed. I'll stay up and watch new "Robot Chicken" then go to sleep. I didn't sleep too well last night for some reason. Current mood:  tired.Current music: Steve Vai. |
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