Is There Anything More Annoying...

Is there anything more annoying... than the politics of a crappy part time job? I can't think of much that is worse than that!

I left the Navy to pursue college full-time and to get into the broadcasting career field as a civilian. College classes are going well, although the Veteran Affairs office keeps messing up my pay, but that's a whole other story...

Getting out was difficult, I moved to Washington to be with my BF, we met in the military and had that on and off thing for about 3 years, and after a lot of begging I agreed to move out here. It was a new experiance moving to a new place and relying on someone else to make new friends, I've been used to going to a new command, starting work right away and meeting new people on my own.

I was spending too much time in the house and I was starting to go stir crazy, so I figured an easy part-time job would be good for me, make a little extra cash, meet people and get out of the house. I am currently employed at the YMCA in Membership Services. Not a bad part-time gig, however, this area was taken over by an association office, so a handful of the Y's had to change a bunch of their policies, whatever, that happened almost a year before I started working here. I don't know how things "were" nor do I care how things "were"

Even in my interview I told my boss to be why I am getting job, this will NOT be a career for me, just a way to pass the time (but it doesn't mean I won't work hard for you) but really I don't get paid enough to care about 90% of the stuff they want me to care about, and now I have the choice to not care! A bunch of us are getting fed up with having to go to pointless trainings at another Y an hour away!

It seems to me, to be a case of people taking thier jobs, and themselves WAY to seariously and forcing that seriousness onto us, really? We work in a gym! Sure there is a level of professionalism and it is a non-profit organization, but c'mon! Pull the stick out of your butt and have a little fun!

Suzy Homemaker

Definition: A personification of the quintessential female American housewife.

-During the 1960's it was a brand of child-sized kitchen appliances and a doll of the same name.

Suzy Homemaker, I am not! And never will be. Sure I don't mind doing laundry (folding gets annoying though), and vaccuming takes about 5 minutes but I don't like dusting, I hate doing dishes and I LOATHE cooking! Although to my surprise I like baking... but everyday cooking, coming up with dinner every night and cooking it, yeah no... no thank you to that. I also have little to no interest to learn. I have better and more important things to do.

Believe me, if I could hire someone to take care of this crap for me I would.

Now don't get me wrong, if housework is your strong point embrace it and love it! I'm not putting you down at all just saying its not for me.

-Samantha-

Couponing

I have been watching Extreme Couponing... and let me tell you something, I am fascinated by it! And lately every time BF and I go grocery shopping I get mad that we are paying as much as we are. I am trying to learn how to coupon and how to track sales, match coupons and do the math correctly. Anyone who knows me knows me and numbers DON'T get along, but I am willing to push through to get my groceries for 5 bucks or less!

-Sam-

Man Period

Yes, you read that title right, men have "that time of the month" as well!

"Stomach cramps, mood swings and hot flashes. Yes, it's that time of the month again.

But these are symptoms reported by men, not women. New research suggests men suffer from pre-menstrual-style symptoms, in some cases as badly as women. The news is bound to be greeted with snorts of cynicism by most females."

"The men admitted to feeling antisocial and suffering poor concentration; depression; lack of arousal; hot flashes and pain - including stomach cramps, back pain and headaches. "

"The suggestion that men suffer from a form of male PMS is bound to divide opinion - as has the theory of the male menopause. Many doctors, including some British specialists, believe middle-aged men experience a sudden fall in testosterone - a hormone responsible for sex drive, sperm production and muscle tone.

However, a American study said that those who complain of hot flashes, excessive sweating, depression and a lack of sex drive are probably suffering the side effects of being overweight, lazy, smoking and drinking too much."

These are some exerts from an article I read if you want to read the whole article here is the link

http://www.4-men.org/testosterone/pms.html

Hmmm... a lot of these symptoms sound familiar, and not just from my own body, but the BF's as well!

In the words of Jeff Dunham's friend Walter "He hopped out of bed, jumped on his menstrual cycle and ran my ass over!"

-Sam-

Eagles

So living in Washington (and right on the water) it is very pretty here, nice views and lately with the nicer weather I have been seeing some very big birds... Eagles!

I was so excited the first time because I have never seen one outside of a Zoo or a Rescue. I was walking Essy behind these condos just down the street (they have the better grass) and I happened to look up and there it was, perched on the corner. The Eagle looked huge even from that high up and I couldn't imagine how big it would have been right next to me.

As Essy and I got closer and started walking underneath it I noticed the Eagle starting to crane its head, it was watching my dog... uh oh...

I'm pretty sure it wanted to eat her. I giggled at first and then thought... what the HECK would I have done had this giant bird swooped down to bring my dog to its nest?

I started walking her faster so she could get out of its eyesight, I guess I would have held onto her leash for dear life and gone along for the ride!