here’s a quick snapshot of me and my buddy angela at our boss’ retirement party yesterday.
she was one of the first victims of the most recent layoffs. today is her last day.
i’ll miss you, ang!! 
and yes, i know — i look tired. that’s because i am tired. and stressed. and my face is puffy and swollen. 
so i’m sitting here, innocently waiting for the season premiere of the office to start, when my buddy steve (at left) IMs me.
little did i know, our oft-lighthearted online conversations would wax political (in record time, no less — he really cuts to the chase!)
steve: hey
steve: question for you
jen: k
steve: what do you think of the big news about McCain stopping his campaign and postponing the debates for the economy crisis?
jen: i have too many thoughts on it, can’t pin just one.
steve: what are those thoughts?
steve: i think it’s kinda silly cuz you can’t 100% focus on that one thing when there is alot of other issues that is as bad as the economy
jen: i have other more pressing things on my mind and don’t want to get into politics tonight.
jen: *pause*
jen: okay, so it’s like showing up to the party late. up until a week or two ago, mccain said the “fundamentals of our economy are strong” … now that it’s definitely failing, he wants to change his tune.
steve: yep, that is why i think this thing is all messed up and no one pins him for it
jen: in reality, i think he knows that his economic stances are weak. it seems that any excuse to push the debates back to give him more time to spin it is exactly what they’ll do.
steve: yeah.
jen: to that end — and this is directed to BOTH mccain and obama — they are active senators who chose to run for president. if they can’t focus on the job they have, why should we trust them with the job they want? i agree they need to do their job in washington, but i don’t feel that postponing the debates will help them do that any better or faster. this is a critical time, and people need to hear what their plans are for the future.
steve: i agree, and this issue probably won’t be solve so easily if they didn’t solved it already
jen: this is their time to shine, and show that they can perform. this crisis has been YEARS in the making. they won’t fix it tomorrow, this week, or even this year.
steve: yep.
jen: damn, i think we just wrote my next blog.
steve: hehe
tonight — at 9pm, 8pm central on NBC, hah! — we will find out what happens after this cliffhanger:
eww, sweaty schrute back!!
the office = greatness.
you bust your butt in high school to get in a good college.
you work your ass off in college to find a decent job.
you do your job well, only to discover you’re right back in high school.
at 26, i’m one of the youngest people in my department. it astounds me that people TWICE MY AGE rely on silly schoolyard games to get things done. i’ve been able to distance myself from it — for the most part — until now.
now, i’ve been pulled in to their mess of lies.
this is defamation of character, my friend, and i WILL NOT stand for it.
so help me, if i lose my job because of this, there will be hell to pay.
in the mean time, i will continue to portray myself as the professional that i am.
i will smile as we pass in the hall.
i will be the best co-worker you’ve ever had, and you won’t even realize it.
so put THAT in your pipe and smoke it.
confused? so am i. learn more in my protected post. let me know if you want on the list …
september 25 is one-hit wonder day!
a “one-hit wonder” a music industry term to describe an artist generally known for only one hit single.
some of my favorites include (and yes, they’re uber-cheesy):
Los del Río – “Macarena”
Soft Cell – “Tainted Love”
Daniel Powter – “Bad Day”
Right Said Fred – “I’m Too Sexy”
Toni Basil – “Mickey”
Vanilla Ice – “Ice Ice Baby”
Crazy Town – “Butterfly”
a-ha – “Take On Me”
Gerardo – “Rico Suave”
Nena – “99 Luftballons”
Baha Men – “Who Let the Dogs Out?”
Dexys Midnight Runners – “Come On Eileen”
Lou Bega – “Mambo No. 5 (A Little Bit Of …)”
Afroman – “Because I Got High”
The Weather Girls – “It’s Raining Men”
Carl Douglas – “Kung Fu Fighting”
Bobby McFerrin – “Don’t Worry, Be Happy”
ahh, memories.
what are some other one-hit wonders come to mind?
edlives put together an AWESOME calendar contest … the winners get a year’s subscription of premium and their photo in an official xanga calendar.
since i already have a lifetime membership, the premium prize would do nothing for me. i asked if we could get the credit value of the prize instead … and they made it happen!!
here’s the details on the contest:
Fellow Xangans UNITE!!!
We’ve
had contests on Xanga these past few years, and all have had their
share of ups and downs…so let’s see how this one does…
This is one contest that we are looking at doing annually, as the # of prizes can’t yet be beat….
The 2009 Xanga Calendar Contest (by Xangans, for Xangans)
So what are the rules? well, here’s how it goes:
The 2009 Xanga Calendar officially goes on Sale December 20, 2008. It can be ordered online at www.brainfriednetwork.com/bfnonlinestore.
(DISCLAIMER:
All rules must be followed in order to receive the prizes. We reserve
the right to refuse any competitor for any reason.)
Many thanks goes to theXangateam for the prizes.
Spread the word, and Good luck!!!
UPDATE: If a contestant already has LIFE or PREMIUM…they’ll receive as a prize the equal value in Xanga Credits.
this just goes to show: it never hurts to ask!!
the most un-shocking announcement of the day:
hear that? it’s the sound of a million claymates hearts breaking … you know your mom wanted to be his cougar-mama.
what he said in 2006 about the “rumors”:
oh, and i almost forgot:
lindsay lohan steps out of the closet.
my big brother grayson is sobbing over his over-used copy of “mean girls” right now …
seriously, though. good for them … i can only imagine the weight of carrying a secret like that.
why? she buys me presents!!
seriously, though. she’s been a huge help, inspiration and support through all of this work craziness. i believe i’ve grown as a writer and marketer over the past several years, thanks to her guidance. it’s crazy to think that everything could be different after friday.
change may be good, but the keeping the status quo is even better.
p.s. the office is back on this thursday!
are you kidding? i can’t pick just one!
1. liz lemon. why? she’s smart, awkward, funny, neurotic and capable.
2. lily aldrin erikson. why? she’s quirky, sarcastic, girly tomboy and totally into her husband.
3. hiro nakamura. why? i can teleport and bend time. duh!
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