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Saturday, July 11, 2009
Thursday, July 9, 2009
Newbies!!!
Week 1 of the 2 week closure of the West Bound I90 Bridge Lanes is almost done. The overall commute hasn’t been all that bad – the bus ride in takes about 20 or 30 minutes longer but the bus ride home is only 5 minutes longer. I drove in to work on Tuesday and I actually got in faster than the bus did on Monday. So the drive time hasn’t been that bad –a little extra time in the morning to read and get my brain working. It hasn’t been all smooth sailing though. There is one group that has been driving me insane – I call them the Newbies!
This is the group of people that are riding the bus for the first time because they don’t want to drive during the construction. They are at the bus stops looking around like clueless freshman on the first day of school. They don’t know what to do, haven’t done any research or learning off of the web, and the senior riders are too scary to them so they don’t ask any questions. I think that first time riders should be given a handbook that details what they are supposed to do and the proper bus riding etiquette. Here is what is should contain:
This is the group of people that are riding the bus for the first time because they don’t want to drive during the construction. They are at the bus stops looking around like clueless freshman on the first day of school. They don’t know what to do, haven’t done any research or learning off of the web, and the senior riders are too scary to them so they don’t ask any questions. I think that first time riders should be given a handbook that details what they are supposed to do and the proper bus riding etiquette. Here is what is should contain:
- Stand in an orderly line at the Park and Ride while you wait for the bus. This is not festival seating at a rock concert where you rush ahead of everyone to grab the best seat. You don’t hang out at the Bus Sign pretending to look at the schedule and then cut in front of everyone when the bus pulls up. You stand in line with everyone else. If you want to get your favorite seat then get to the Park and Ride earlier.
- Have your bus fare ready. This does not mean have it in your wallet or pocket. It means have it in your hand and ready to pay. You do not climb the stairs and then block the way of everyone else while you dig around for correct change – NO, the bus driver cannot give you change back for your $5 or $10 – exact change only. Please look on the internet before arriving at the Park and Ride to find out how much it will be. There is also a sign – right by where you were standing so you could sneak in front of everyone – that tells you how much the fare will be.
- Loud conversations on your cell phone are discouraged. I have enough drama going on in my own life – I don’t need to hear about yours!
- When the bus is pulling in to the Park & Ride at the end of the evening trip please don’t rush up to the front of the bus from the back before it stops just so you can be the first one off – especially if you don’t have your fare ready – remember when going In to Seattle you pay when going in to the bus – when heading out of Seattle you pay when getting out of the bus.
- The Issaquah Highlands Park & Ride has 5 parking levels and only 2 exits. Those that have parked here for awhile know the etiquette – each car already in line at the exit needs to let 1 car from the upper levels pull in to the exit lane. You Newbies are very selfish and either don’t let anyone in or you try to get in as the 2nd car. Not very friendly!
De
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Wanted
Do you like helping people? Are you good at troubleshooting computer problems? Do you enjoy being on call 24/7? Then this job is for you!
I am looking for an IT Representative to assist with resolving Internet, Hardware, and Software issues. You must have experience with both PCs and Macs as well as Wireless Internet connections. Experience with Comcast High Speed Internet a plus.
Job Responsibilities:
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I am looking for an IT Representative to assist with resolving Internet, Hardware, and Software issues. You must have experience with both PCs and Macs as well as Wireless Internet connections. Experience with Comcast High Speed Internet a plus.
Job Responsibilities:
- Be available to assist me with any computer issues that come up 24/7
- Giving directions over the phone
- Coming over to my house to fix any and all problems that can not be fixed over the phone
- Calming me down and getting me through the frustration and absolute irritation with all things computer related.
De
Monday, July 6, 2009
Showing My Age
There are certain things that happen that make me say – wow, I’m showing my age! Last week when Karl Malden passed away – I was the only one in my area at work that knew who he was! Nobody knew what I was talking about when I said my Mom used to buy us Ice Milk and not Ice Cream. Well – Saturday I showed my age again.
I went over to Lydia’s for a 4th of July BBQ with her neighbors. We had hamburgers, fruit, salads, basic BBQ food – for dessert Lydia made the most amazing pies – her apple pie that I love and then a cherry blueberry pie that tasted really good. It was really juicy – would taste great over ice cream. There were two neighborhood girls there – probably around 12 or 13 – every time they heard someone set off a firecracker they would go – 1..2..3..Oh My Gosh!! In that high pitched squeally voice that only teenage girls have. I found myself thinking . . . can’t they be quiet . . I wasn’t that annoying when I was their age! Then it was time for fireworks. I used to really like fireworks but on Saturday I found myself plugging my ears during the really loud ones – worrying about things catching on fire from the ones that would go flying all over the place like really fast bees – wondering why we couldn’t just set off nice fountains instead of the Roman Candles. I went home afterwards – got there around midnight – woke up at 8 the next morning and was tired the rest of the day. Just can’t handle the “late” nights! I am old!
De
I went over to Lydia’s for a 4th of July BBQ with her neighbors. We had hamburgers, fruit, salads, basic BBQ food – for dessert Lydia made the most amazing pies – her apple pie that I love and then a cherry blueberry pie that tasted really good. It was really juicy – would taste great over ice cream. There were two neighborhood girls there – probably around 12 or 13 – every time they heard someone set off a firecracker they would go – 1..2..3..Oh My Gosh!! In that high pitched squeally voice that only teenage girls have. I found myself thinking . . . can’t they be quiet . . I wasn’t that annoying when I was their age! Then it was time for fireworks. I used to really like fireworks but on Saturday I found myself plugging my ears during the really loud ones – worrying about things catching on fire from the ones that would go flying all over the place like really fast bees – wondering why we couldn’t just set off nice fountains instead of the Roman Candles. I went home afterwards – got there around midnight – woke up at 8 the next morning and was tired the rest of the day. Just can’t handle the “late” nights! I am old!
De
Thursday, July 2, 2009
3 Day Weekend . . . . NOT
Tonight - while most people are planning their wonderful 3 Day weekend - I am setting my alarm and putting out my clothes for work tomorrow. It's a company holiday - for everyone but Finance. We get to have a "Finance Fun Day" which does not include much fun - it will be a regular work day spent closing out the Quarter. Usually I don't mind so much these days that Finance has to work - MLK, July 4th, and Labor Day - because we get to take 8 hours off at some other time. But this year it is sunny - mid to upper 80's - and it's the type of weekend where you could just sit outside and enjoy relaxing.
You know what - even the stupid Metro Bus Drivers get the day off - the buses are running on a Sunday Schedule and my route - 218 - doesn't run on the weekends! I will have to ride the Sound Transit Bus and that one leaves once an hour from Issaquah - Seattle and then the same coming home. So - if I don't get to the bus stop at the right time - I'm screwed! I could drive to work - but I've done a lot of driving this past week and the parking garage at my building won't have their early bird special or a July 4th Special so it will cost me $26 to park for the whole day!! I know - highway robbery!
I do have a staycation planned for the week of July 20th - it's all approved and on the books but I'm not sure if I will still take it. I need to use up my hours because I don't want to lose some again but I don't really have any plans. Although - I could use the time to paint the house - or at least the guest room. Lindsay suggested getting a pedi and sitting outside to do lots of reading - sounds kinda good! I will think about it. I have 2 weeks to go.
Oh - and over the next 2 weeks - the WSDOT is closing the I90 Bridge west bound lanes. The traffic will all be moved to the 2 express lanes - traffic is going to suck big time! I may be ready for a vacation after dealing with that! You know - they never plan these road projects very well - they are always inconvenient!
You know what - even the stupid Metro Bus Drivers get the day off - the buses are running on a Sunday Schedule and my route - 218 - doesn't run on the weekends! I will have to ride the Sound Transit Bus and that one leaves once an hour from Issaquah - Seattle and then the same coming home. So - if I don't get to the bus stop at the right time - I'm screwed! I could drive to work - but I've done a lot of driving this past week and the parking garage at my building won't have their early bird special or a July 4th Special so it will cost me $26 to park for the whole day!! I know - highway robbery!
I do have a staycation planned for the week of July 20th - it's all approved and on the books but I'm not sure if I will still take it. I need to use up my hours because I don't want to lose some again but I don't really have any plans. Although - I could use the time to paint the house - or at least the guest room. Lindsay suggested getting a pedi and sitting outside to do lots of reading - sounds kinda good! I will think about it. I have 2 weeks to go.
Oh - and over the next 2 weeks - the WSDOT is closing the I90 Bridge west bound lanes. The traffic will all be moved to the 2 express lanes - traffic is going to suck big time! I may be ready for a vacation after dealing with that! You know - they never plan these road projects very well - they are always inconvenient!
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Vacation Is Over
I had such a good time on my Staycation! I really enjoyed getting to spend time with just my sister - it has been a long time since we've done that! It was a girls long weekend! It was nice spending time with someone that gets my humor - and didn't argue with me on everything!
Sunday - got up, went to Starbucks - surprise surprise!! We had lunch with Colleen's friend at a new restaurant in Issaquah - Tutta Bella. I would not recommend this restaurant. It was rather pricey and you didn't really get your money's worth. I ordered a Calzone and it was really sloppy, runny, tough to eat. I can get a better one from Papa John's delivery. That night we went and saw The Hangover - funny, funny movie!! I could definitely go see that one again.
Monday/Tuesday - we went up to La Conner to stay with Mom and Dad. It was fun and relaxing - I felt like I was in my 20's again with it being just us and no grandkids!
Colleen flew home this morning and I headed in to work. Quarter End - Yay!! I was worried it was going to be a bad day seeing as I had been gone for 4 days - I did a good job of getting a lot of things done before I left so it went rather smoothly today. Right now I am baking a strawberry - rhubarb crisp to bring in to work tomorrow. Never made it before - I hope it works out.
De
Sunday - got up, went to Starbucks - surprise surprise!! We had lunch with Colleen's friend at a new restaurant in Issaquah - Tutta Bella. I would not recommend this restaurant. It was rather pricey and you didn't really get your money's worth. I ordered a Calzone and it was really sloppy, runny, tough to eat. I can get a better one from Papa John's delivery. That night we went and saw The Hangover - funny, funny movie!! I could definitely go see that one again.
Monday/Tuesday - we went up to La Conner to stay with Mom and Dad. It was fun and relaxing - I felt like I was in my 20's again with it being just us and no grandkids!
Colleen flew home this morning and I headed in to work. Quarter End - Yay!! I was worried it was going to be a bad day seeing as I had been gone for 4 days - I did a good job of getting a lot of things done before I left so it went rather smoothly today. Right now I am baking a strawberry - rhubarb crisp to bring in to work tomorrow. Never made it before - I hope it works out.
De
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