Moonlit Jazz

Zito, Chavez looking forward to Friday’s night game – Mychael Urban always gets the funny quotes from Zito:

“It’s a totally different vibe under the lights,” Zito said Thursday. “It makes it feel more like the regular season. I dig it.”

I don’t know why I found the above funny. I just do! 😉

WORK CRAP

I wrote this down yesterday, but it was part of the lost post. Grrrr!

When I got to work yesterday, I had a little chat with the dayshift sergeant. I asked him how the subject of my departure came up in his muster. He implied that other people brought it up because they were asking him about it. After he heard about it, he called up Admin and they told him they knew nothing about it. Of course. I told him that I really didn’t like that it was brought up in their muster. He nodded, agreeeing.

What he said was the total opposite of what others had told me the other day. So, curious as I am, I asked a couple of people how it all came out and they all said that the sergeant brought it up. Well, all righty then!

I turned in my “employee separation” form to the other sergeant last night.

So it is done.

WIL WHEATON

I meant to mention this the other night. Wil Wheaton was on Unscrewed with Martin Sargent on TechTV. It was so cool to see him on something! I really only remember him as Wesley Crusher, though I’ve been reading his website for awhile now. He is such an excellent writer! I cannot wait to until his book his out. I’m going to buy it. 😉

Anyhoo, there he was on Unscrewed, looking just the same, but sounding a little different. His voice is deeper. Weird! He talked a little about leaving Star Trek, his writing, his website, being a geek. All good things. 🙂 He’s just groovay.

Zito, Chavez looking forward to Friday’s night game – Mychael Urban always gets the funny quotes from Zito:

“It’s a totally different vibe under the lights,” Zito said Thursday. “It makes it feel more like the regular season. I dig it.”

I don’t know why I found the above funny. I just do! 😉

WORK CRAP

I wrote this down yesterday, but it was part of the lost post. Grrrr!

When I got to work yesterday, I had a little chat with the dayshift sergeant. I asked him how the subject of my departure came up in his muster. He implied that other people brought it up because they were asking him about it. After he heard about it, he called up Admin and they told him they knew nothing about it. Of course. I told him that I really didn’t like that it was brought up in their muster. He nodded, agreeeing.

What he said was the total opposite of what others had told me the other day. So, curious as I am, I asked a couple of people how it all came out and they all said that the sergeant brought it up. Well, all righty then!

I turned in my “employee separation” form to the other sergeant last night.

So it is done.

WIL WHEATON

I meant to mention this the other night. Wil Wheaton was on Unscrewed with Martin Sargent on TechTV. It was so cool to see him on something! I really only remember him as Wesley Crusher, though I’ve been reading his website for awhile now. He is such an excellent writer! I cannot wait to until his book his out. I’m going to buy it. 😉

Anyhoo, there he was on Unscrewed, looking just the same, but sounding a little different. His voice is deeper. Weird! He talked a little about leaving Star Trek, his writing, his website, being a geek. All good things. 🙂 He’s just groovay.

For some reason I lost the post I just wrote. SUCK ASS!!!!

Mulder’s first official start of spring training. He worked three innings, giving up one and three hits.

THE FRIDAY FIVE
[recycled from last year, which is kinda groovy because for some reason I checked out my blog entries from last year and saw these same questions…]

1. What was the last song you heard? “Wrong to Love You” by Chris Isaak

2. What were the last two movies you saw? The Return of the King (in theatres) and Bruce Almighty (on DVD)

3. What were the last three things you purchased? A magazine, a haircut, and an apple pie from the vending machine

4. What four things do you need to do this weekend? Get measured for a bridesmaid dress, make invitations for our anniversary party, laundry, and call my mom

5. Who are the last five people you talked to? In reverse order: Richard, Wright, Alvey, Vickie, and Debbie

Mulder’s first official start of spring training. He pitched three innings, giving up one run and three hits. 😛

IT IS DONE

Before I left work tonight, I turned in my “notice of employee separation” form to the Sgt. He looked it over and said it looked all right to him. And that was that…

At the beginning of my shift, the day Sgt. and I had a little talk. I asked him how the subject of my departure came up in his muster. He said that people started asking him about it, etc. I told him that I really didn’t like that it was discussed in muster when I hadn’t even officially turned in my resignation. He nodded and agreed. And that was that as well…

The computers were down from about 1320 hours to 1955 hours. Yes, almost the whole time I was there! It should have been an extra breezy day for me, but it was just breezy. It’s a good thing this happened on a Thursday night and not too many courts were out. But I think they should fire the genius who thought it was a good idea to shut down the mainframe in the middle of the freakin’ day. Hey, bloody brilliant!

THE FRIDAY FIVE (because it’s almost Friday)
[recycled from last year, but that’s okay because I like this one. LOL!]

1. What was the last song you heard? “Don’t Make Me Dream About You” by Chris Isaak

2. What were the last two movies you saw? Return of the King (at the theatres) and Bruce Almighty (on DVD)

3. What were the last three things you purchased? Let’s go with a hair magazine, my haircut, and an apple pie from the vending machine at work. 😛

4. What four things do you need to do this weekend? Get measured for a bridesmaid dress, call my mom, make invitations for our anniversary party, laundry

5. Who are the last five people you talked to? In reverse order: the husband, the sergeant, Wright, Vickie, and Debbie.

A little split squad action. 😉

THE RUMOR MILL

I should be angry, but I’m not. Annoyed, perhaps. Ultimately, the fault is mine. I probably should have waited until no one was around to tell my two friends about my plans for leaving. As it was, I said something while others were in earshot and it all got blown out of proportion.

No, I did not turn in my two weeks notice.

Yes, I am leaving.

It’s amazing, really, how involved the lies can get. The ONLY part that was right was the leaving part. I can understand that gossip would start to float around, but to have it announced at day shift’s muster that I had turned in my two weeks’ notice is utterly irresponsible and disrespectful. How dare ANYONE say anything when it is not at all official. For all the department knows, I am perfectly content in my current position. It’s not their business that I’m leaving until I hand over my letter or memo of resignation.

Just another reason why I’m leaving.

“Edge of Eternity” by Nick Lachey

Go A’s! 😀

TV STUFF

American Idol – Just finished watching it. I can’t believe they cut four people from the top like that! Ye gods! I thought that the Suzy gal and Jennifer chick were great! I wish the cute guy had done better, he was a little weak in the vocals. And I’m sorry, I do not like the Leah girl. I don’t know what it is, but BLAH!

WORK, WHAT’S THAT?

Called in a sick day. I’m a horrible, horrible person! 😛 Well, my dogs liked that I stayed home. They always like when we’re home…

MOONLIGHT WANING

Another gorgeous day! And now the waning moon is bright in the sky, beckoning me.

Set a scene beneath my shadows
The wind rustles leaves far and above
A mystery, a confession
Love or betrayal
It matters not
Simply bring them to me
and let the words flow from their lips
Move their hearts or fingertips
Set the scene beneath my silver light…

Yeah, poetry on the fly. Sometimes I miss it…

PHOTO OF THE POST

Harden was a bit shaky in his spring training debut. I guess that’s why it’s spring training. 😉

Quote of the day: “I don’t think Curt will get messed with half as much as Rick.” — Mark Mulder, on whether the pitching staff will play as many pranks on new pitching coach Curt Young as they did on former pitching coach Rick Peterson, who was a frequent target

I just can’t picture Rick Peterson as a target for pranks. 😛

A FULL MOON BRIGHT…

It’s actually waning now, I think. But it’s still bright!

The weather has been GORGEOUS these past few days. I love it! It makes me want baseball season even more! 😀

WORK CHATTER

I felt weird being at work today. Right before it was time for me to leave, I decided to check out the General Orders. I found the memo/form that I will need to fill out. I also found the basic procedures for “employee separation.” There was a checklist for the exit interview. The person filling it out is supposed to ask all kinds of questions and give their opinion the person leaving. I just thought it was a little strange. I cannot wait until I get to turn in my resignation!

And yet I’m still a little scared…

Saffy, after her Saturday grooming…