Tom 10:26:17AM “Dear Cisco HR, Today I was offended by two employee’s disgusting public display of affection in an elevator. They were kissing and groping each other in a way that I can only describe as obscene, and I was nauseated and offended to my very core. As a large vendor of Cisco products, I would hope that your company and employees would show more restraint and operate in a business like manner when customers, vendors or other employees are present. I can only say that I’m very disappointed in your company’s lack of professional conduct.”
> cc: John Chambers
bimmergeekca 10:28:03AM umm dude
> who do you think was cupping my ass when i was kissing tanya?
Tom 10:28:34AM Pedro the lunch cart guy.
> He’s been telling you he’s John Chambers for months.
bimmergeekca 10:30:13AM you believe what you want to believe. its what you do. you are immune to fact and reason
Tom 10:32:29AM I like to think of it as being unfettered by truth. You live in a boring world where things have to be logical, factual, reasonable. I have no such constraints. I can be creative, unrestrained by reality and reason. Most things, I don’t need to PROVE they’re true – I KNOW they’re true. it’s called ‘Truthiness’. George W and I have it.
> O’Shea is over here too, btw.
> Join us.
bimmergeekca 10:33:51AM tell him i say hi
Tom 10:34:03AM He already knows.
State Of The Union Address
So, lots of things going on.. I’ve been seduced by facebook. A bit surprising, given that I’m not so into social networking. It’s actually been really neat, I get to really keep in touch with relatives that I usually wouldn’t, and I’ve rediscovered some old friends!
Also, we went camping (we = my family) and it was awesome. Kelly has up here. I love going camping, especially up there. It’s amazingly relaxing, and getting to spend quality time with Kelly & the kids is fantastic.
What else is new… I got Kelly an iPhone, and she loves it. Still waiting for mine, however. I’m working on some stuff at work and it seems to be dragging on forevah. Summer is always a disjoint time, when things are chopped up.. so many activities that go on, and trying to coordinate is usually a pain.
Anyways, we’re coming up on the beginning of the new ‘year’ at church, and we’re supposed to have auditions. I’m not so hip into this. In fact, I’m *really* not into these. The thought of going and playing in front of a bunch of people that I don’t know.. and having them judge me… not so much for this hard core introvert. I have like a little panic attack whenever I think about it.. I’m trying to steel myself for it, but I still find myself on the fence, thinking.. maybe I don’t need to play this year.. What if I just take the year off… So, maybe. We’ll see. God might have something in store for me that’s not worship related.
Also a dream last night, but it will be a whole other entry.
Busy Busy
Man, have I been busy. Started my new job last week and it has been consuming me, a lot. My friend Rick has been working there for 3 weeks and we’ve already had some issues with someone, who has decided to move to another group, so that will make our lives easier. Also I have had a few little panic attacks lately – because I’m taking on this new responsibility and occasionally I get a little worried, like “can I pull this off?” I know I have the skillz to do it, but I don’t have that much self esteem, so sometimes I get some self doubt.
On another note, a friend of ours (Kelly and I, that is…) Has decided that she’s giving up her house and moving to SoCal in August to follow her dream, to open up a specialty eatery – that serves Crepes. She is planning to start small in Newport Beach (hopefully) with a custom Crepe Truck and go from there. There’s been some conflicting emotions here, since Kelly doesn’t want her to go, and I am encouraging her to follow her dream. I know that it is never easy to take a risk. 6 years ago I packed a few meager belongings into ‘The Tick’ (my 1985 Ford Escort) and went west (from ontario) to the fabled Silicon Valley, where the streets were paved with stock options. God blesses us all, and sometimes we need to stretch ourselves out of our safe environment to get those blessings.
Good Luck Liz!
generic picker-upper
hey hey there, i know, things are kinda sucky, but it’s gonna be ok. no, seriously. you’re a really nice person, and good looking, and a great personality. i mean it. things are going to turn around, life will pick up, you’ll find a new (job|car|guy|girl|pet) real soon. and i know you were having a hard time with your (girlfriend|boyfriend|car|boss|parents|job), but (he|she|it) was just not right for you. you’re much better than that. you’re strong, courageous and kind, and things are looking bright for you! i can tell that good things are going to happen for you, and soon! right now you need some coff-ay and a hug, and i’ll provide both. then just let tommorow take care of itself. remember: worry is just like a rocking chair. it gives you something to do, but doesn’t get you anywhere. chin up!
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