The musing thread

[xpaeanx]

I got some weird comments at one of the WCRL trials I went to, but mostly I had a lot of fun.

I think if you can bring a friend with you and just have fun then who cares what other people say. You got a 98 so obviously the judge thought you deserved it and that's all that matters. I will be honest and say that due to my anxiety our flow on the course is basically terrible. But I plan trials the SO can attend with me, we pack lunch and just hang out together all day. It's a little family event for us and we have a lot of fun. Who cares about the off colored comments. I just took them as jealousy over my training, relationship with my dog, and relationship with my human companion. It feels good when you think of it that way.

 

[xpaeanx]

That really sucks and such a scary situation all around. :-(

I'm glad none of you were seriously injured though.

So yesterday I was inches away from being seriously hurt in a car accident. And in a totally separate event, my dad and brother were involved in a collision as well.

I was innocently walking across the street at an intersection, when this 17 year old kid thought it was clear to make a left (toward where I was walking), what he didn't see was the car going straight.
I heard a horn, then the crash, and all of the sudden I was showered in broken glass and debris. Both vehicles written off.

They both swerved in my direction to avoid each other, not seeing me there at the time.

Thankfully, everyone involved was okay. The poor girl that had the right of way driving was hurt by the airbags, but conscious and coherent.
Both drivers and the witnesses all came up to me afterwards. The drivers apologizing for not seeing me, and the witnesses exclaiming how close I was to death.

And I stood there examining how everything that I did that lead up to the point was atypical for me that day. One of my classes was cancelled, so I took an earlier bus home. I got off at the stop prior to the one I normally get off at, which is why I was crossing the road. Normally I would cross the opposite way first (I had to get to the diagonal corner), but I opted to cross the other way.

I managed to keep calm and stick around to make a statement. But when I sent my mom a text to let her know what happened, she only responded with "Dad was hit today" which of course sends me into panic mode. Thankfully his accident was far less severe. Everyone is fine, the car is pretty well fine due to where he was hit, but the other guys car fell to pieces.


Feels like someone was sending a message to my family yesterday. We were all nervous about my mom going to work last night

My biggest issue now is that I've been sick ever since. Blech.

 

[SpringerLover]

So yesterday I was inches away from being seriously hurt in a car accident. And in a totally separate event, my dad and brother were involved in a collision as well.

I was innocently walking across the street at an intersection, when this 17 year old kid thought it was clear to make a left (toward where I was walking), what he didn't see was the car going straight.
I heard a horn, then the crash, and all of the sudden I was showered in broken glass and debris. Both vehicles written off.

They both swerved in my direction to avoid each other, not seeing me there at the time.

Thankfully, everyone involved was okay. The poor girl that had the right of way driving was hurt by the airbags, but conscious and coherent.
Both drivers and the witnesses all came up to me afterwards. The drivers apologizing for not seeing me, and the witnesses exclaiming how close I was to death.

And I stood there examining how everything that I did that lead up to the point was atypical for me that day. One of my classes was cancelled, so I took an earlier bus home. I got off at the stop prior to the one I normally get off at, which is why I was crossing the road. Normally I would cross the opposite way first (I had to get to the diagonal corner), but I opted to cross the other way.

I managed to keep calm and stick around to make a statement. But when I sent my mom a text to let her know what happened, she only responded with "Dad was hit today" which of course sends me into panic mode. Thankfully his accident was far less severe. Everyone is fine, the car is pretty well fine due to where he was hit, but the other guys car fell to pieces.


Feels like someone was sending a message to my family yesterday. We were all nervous about my mom going to work last night

My biggest issue now is that I've been sick ever since. Blech.

I'm so sorry that happened! That sounds absolutely terrifying! Glad you seem to be mostly okay.

 

[Ozfozz]

That really sucks and such a scary situation all around. :-(

I'm glad none of you were seriously injured though.

I'm so sorry that happened! That sounds absolutely terrifying! Glad you seem to be mostly okay.

Thanks! It was a miracle everyone was okay, very thankful for that.

 

[Beanie]

Tomorrow I am going to talk to somebody I previously interviewed with, not a formal interview but he wants to chat with me about a marketing job they have opening up.

And I just got an e-mail from another guy I previously interviewed with asking me to give him a call because he has "a few things I'd like to ask you about."


I am trying not to get excited about any of this because every time I get excited nothing good ever happens.
But.
ee.

 

[Julee]

Good luck, Beanie!

 

[*blackrose]

Why do I keep doing this to myself. Why. Grey's Anatomy makes me cry EVERY TIME. Every time. SowhydoIkeepwatchingit. EMOTIONS.

 

[amberdyan]

Why do I keep doing this to myself. Why. Grey's Anatomy makes me cry EVERY TIME. Every time. SowhydoIkeepwatchingit. EMOTIONS.

Omg sssaaammmee. Why can no one ever just be effing happy on that show?!

 

[*blackrose]

Omg sssaaammmee. Why can no one ever just be effing happy on that show?!

Even when they're happy I still cry!!

I'm watching the season 10 finale and Christina is leaving. I'm bawling.

Stupid feels. Go back where you belong.

 

[MandyPug]

Why do I keep doing this to myself. Why. Grey's Anatomy makes me cry EVERY TIME. Every time. SowhydoIkeepwatchingit. EMOTIONS.

OHGODJUSTWAITUNTILTHISLASTARC!

All dem feels.

 

[JazzyTheSibe]

Tomorrow I am going to talk to somebody I previously interviewed with, not a formal interview but he wants to chat with me about a marketing job they have opening up.

And I just got an e-mail from another guy I previously interviewed with asking me to give him a call because he has "a few things I'd like to ask you about."


I am trying not to get excited about any of this because every time I get excited nothing good ever happens.
But.
ee.

How'd it go? Fingers still crossed for you.

 

[Beanie]

How'd it go? Fingers still crossed for you.

Something good happened.
Finally.

I'll share more when it's all official.

 

[Julee]

Something good happened.
Finally.

I'll share more when it's all official.

!!!!!

 

[Melle]

So...I'm just trying to figure out my life this year and here's what I have.

Retail is doable but really not my thing, I'm looking at taking either online or community college courses for pre-veterinary or animal behavior or animal sciences, especially depending on if I somehow reverse my decision to not go to this four-year university for it all by the end of the summer.

I'm really not enjoying the pressures of retail on top of my unreliable transportation, and that however they pitched it to me, there's a tremendous amount of pressure on selling this and that. They way I was told I really thought it would be different and as nice as the people are, I'm getting a lot of physical strain, and my back and torn rotator cuff are acting up already.

The old job opportunity I had at the zoo is open again. Fresh air from April to October. Walking horses and caring for horses, educating guests, coworkers I grew to love, the peacocks would chill with me at lunch, the best chicken fingers ever (ugh so good). My family is telling me I'm just 18, in between education, and I shouldn't worry about what either retail places will think about me, and that I should go back to it since I'd be gaining even more experience with my passion and possibly have internal hiring opportunities.

Plus I'd still be in my probationary period, this company is huge, me leaving wouldn't be a huge impact most likely, and I'd be moving forward and look forward to work. Everyone is saying apply and go for it and it's understandable I'm a broke teen who just needed a short part time job.

I think I'm going to go for it. I feel kinda bad like I just wasted employer's time since it's only a month and a half away but I just don't like retail and selling things with all this pressure and I miss the zoo and the people and the animals so much.

 

[PerformanceDog]

So...I'm just trying to figure out my life this year and here's what I have.

Retail is doable but really not my thing, I'm looking at taking either online or community college courses for pre-veterinary or animal behavior or animal sciences, especially depending on if I somehow reverse my decision to not go to this four-year university for it all by the end of the summer.

I'm really not enjoying the pressures of retail on top of my unreliable transportation, and that however they pitched it to me, there's a tremendous amount of pressure on selling this and that. They way I was told I really thought it would be different and as nice as the people are, I'm getting a lot of physical strain, and my back and torn rotator cuff are acting up already.

The old job opportunity I had at the zoo is open again. Fresh air from April to October. Walking horses and caring for horses, educating guests, coworkers I grew to love, the peacocks would chill with me at lunch, the best chicken fingers ever (ugh so good). My family is telling me I'm just 18, in between education, and I shouldn't worry about what either retail places will think about me, and that I should go back to it since I'd be gaining even more experience with my passion and possibly have internal hiring opportunities.

Plus I'd still be in my probationary period, this company is huge, me leaving wouldn't be a huge impact most likely, and I'd be moving forward and look forward to work. Everyone is saying apply and go for it and it's understandable I'm a broke teen who just needed a short part time job.

I think I'm going to go for it. I feel kinda bad like I just wasted employer's time since it's only a month and a half away but I just don't like retail and selling things with all this pressure and I miss the zoo and the people and the animals so much.

I'd say apply for the zoo as well!

 

[teacuptiger]

I don't think I could ever date a superhero. As well as they all handle themselves, the constant threat to their lives would drive my protective instinct over the edge. I may have no special abilities, but it wouldn't stop me from stupidly being all, "you DARE stick my Flash with pokey things?! I will end you"

Yeah. Would not end well.

 

[Melle]

Everyone at this job is really friendly but it's not what I thought it'd be, it's even more pressure than the bookstore, and changing my availability which will takes two weeks to set in, disregarding manager approval, would be pointless if I'm reclaiming my position as Animal Attendant in...30 days? I have no other real say in my schedule and since both jobs' schedules come out at practically the same time with no leeway for me, and the bus routes in the suburbs never running on time, I just don't even want to bother stressing myself out for 30 days of scheduling and groveling chaos.

I talked to all my family and even friends at other job and they agree. I'm just going to put it my two weeks. I expected juggling but I wasn't anticipating all these hurdles and trying to switch back and forth with the trailpass with my mom is just putting strain on her.

 

[*blackrose]

I replaced the air filter in the house after...well, a year. Needless to say it was *disgusting*. Also, air flow has drastically improved. Horray for effective heating now! Air filter monthly changes here we come.

 

[MandyPug]

Today is my birthday.

Today is also my three course. Here's my menu.

The entree is pretty well guaranteed to sell out within the first 2 hours. Which means I get to come up with a new entree for tomorrow lol.

Anywho. I just had blackened catfish and mashed potatoes for breakfast and i'm cuddling with the pug before heading to the restaurant. Life is good.

 

[meepitsmeagan]

Happy birthday!