Monthly Archives: January 2010
#37 Frame and Hang
037 Frame PTA award and hang in my office and frame Chinese names for kids and hang – DONE
By the time I got around to this one I had even more stuff I wanted to get up on the walls.
Hung my PTA award below my diploma in my office.
T, look at the frame I found for the print you gave me!
Ayla and Evren written in Chinese. I had a hard time finding a good place to put these, and finally put them in the library. I feel like they need a little something extra, but I think the cat is a nice touch.
I had a black and white print here, that was pretty, but I never felt like it fit in. I replaced it with this map that I found in the attic that I had hanging in a previous home. Now I feel like it’s perfect.
I have this print hanging at work, but I love it so much. Thanks T! I put it in the kitchen where I can have this reminder at all times.
Reading: Travels in the Scriptorium
Travels in the Scriptorium by Paul Auster
Short enough to finish in one sitting, this was the perfect Saturday afternoon, take a break from cleaning, go to another place for a moment, book. Of this world, yet not. Paul Auster is raw and brilliant.
Reading: Women, Work & the Art of Savoir Faire
Women, Work & the Art of Savoir Faire by Mirelle Guiliano
Good book for a woman trying to make her way in the corporate world. Easy read with great advice once you get past your jealousy of the immense success of the author.
Cussing Policy at Work
Memo RE: Cussing at Work
Dear Employees:
It has been brought to management’s attention that some individuals throughout the company have been using foul language during the course of normal conversation with their co-workers.
Due to complaints received from some employees who may be easily offended, this type of language will no longer be tolerated.
We do, however, realize the critical importance of being able to accurately express your feelings when communicating with co-workers.
Therefore, a list of New and Innovative ‘TRY SAYING’ phrases have been provided so that proper exchange of ideas and information can continue in an effective manner.
TRY SAYING: I think you could use more training.
INSTEAD OF: You don’t know what the f*** you’re doing.
TRY SAYING: She’s an aggressive go-getter.
INSTEAD OF: She’s a f***ing bit**.
TRY SAYING: Perhaps I can work late.
INSTEAD OF: And when the f*** do you expect me to do this?
TRY SAYING: I’m certain that isn’t feasible.
INSTEAD OF: No f***ing way.
TRY SAYING: Really?
INSTEAD OF: You’ve got to be sh***ing me!
TRY SAYING: Perhaps you should check with…
INSTEAD OF: Tell someone who gives a sh**.
TRY SAYING: I wasn’t involved in the project.
INSTEAD OF: It’s not my f***ing problem.
TRY SAYING: That’s interesting.
INSTEAD OF: What the f***?
TRY SAYING: I’m not sure this can be implemented.
INSTEAD OF: This sh** won’t work.
TRY SAYING: I’ll try to schedule that.
INSTEAD OF: Why the f*** didn’t you tell me sooner?
TRY SAYING: He’s not familiar with the issues.
INSTEAD OF: He’s got his head up his a**.
TRY SAYING: I’m a bit overloaded at the moment.
INSTEAD OF: F*** it, I’m on salary.
TRY SAYING: I love a challenge.
INSTEAD OF: This f***ing job sucks.
TRY SAYING: You want me to take care of that?
INSTEAD OF: Who the f*** died and made you boss?
TRY SAYING: He’s somewhat insensitive.
INSTEAD OF: He’s a pr*ck.
Reading: 365 Ways to Live Cheap!
365 Ways To Live Cheap! by Trent Hamm, Founder of thesimpledollar.com
I could’ve written this book. I need to stop buying (or putting on my wish list) these kinds of books. They rarely offer tips I don’t already know. Good solid advice though if you want to borrow this book from me.
