Kaymyth

Given the slight time difference, is it just possible that they might be busy enough as to need a second person at the desk? Trying to Think Well of Others here... Though even then, they should've said something to you, like, "Oh, we're going to be getting some backup for you." Or something. EDIT: OK, so many ninja posts. I dunno. I'd be tempted to call him out and say, "So were you going to tell me that you're trying to hire someone new for my job?" and watch him turn seven different shades of purple. But then, I have no qualms about making another person feel awkward if I feel they deserve it. Disclaimer: I am in no way advocating or condoning such behavior. I am merely pointing out a possibility that the bosses should have considered when they started playing shenanigans. Your mileage may vary, void where prohibited, this product was packaged in a facility that handles nuts.

If this is what you think it is, they're not just rude, they're stupid. What did it not occur to them that the person they intended to replace would, in the meantime, be manning the phones? If you were a vindictive sort of person, you could easily just start torpedoing their hopes of getting any good candidates.

You...you want to set up a Sharder movie night? On Saturdays? While Doctor Who is on? You might want to adjust that timeslot a bit. I see it! You put the wrong type of slash into your tag closer.

I know, I wasn't actually seriously expecting a volunteer. I actually kind of miss Arizona. My dad used to live there, and I'd spend summers with him as a kid. We went all sorts of places in the region; I've been to the Grand Canyon three times. But there'd also always be a week or so that he'd have to work, and I'd stay home and play video games and catalog his Doctor Who tapes.

I finally started getting my sewing room put together! Pegboard and shelves are up, fabric is unpacked and stowed away. Now I have a metric crapton of thread, notions, and weird fiddly bits to unbox and find homes for. ...anyone want to come over and help me with this? Anyone? Anyone? ...Bueller?

Why am I not in the least bit surprised that you're a CAH player? My admission might be a bit of a surprise. The Forum Mom plays Cards Against Humanity? Oh, the horror! I'll put it this way: if I were Harmony, CAH would be how I bleed off my excess Ruin.

I'm afraid that Cards Against Humanity has kind of ruined me for Apples to Apples. Especially when you start throwing in the customized cards that my friends created for their set. ________________, ________________. A Jedi craves not these things.

Yes, it is. Some of the mechanics are different, but it's definitely built along some of the same basics. Not to be confused with Star Trek Settlers of Catan, which plays exactly like regular Catan but with pieces shaped like Star Trek things.

I was deliberately not bringing that up because it just breaks my soul.

Imagine the Cosmere done like the Marvel Universe is being done right now. O.O

Are you sure that was mosquitoes? If you've been in the grass anytime in the last 2-3 days before the bites appeared, it could be chiggers. They're even worse. I vote for aloe vera (preferably some of the stuff with lidocaine). Stuff like cortisone cream stopped working for me altogether a few years ago.

I'll have you know that I have a plentiful supply of three different kinds of rum at home, as well as kahlua, Bailey's Irish creme, and several bottles of mead. ...I actually go through alcohol very, very slowly, due it only taking one drink to get me tipsy.

Strawberry daiquiris at work - Yay! Daiquiris are nonalcoholic - Okay, it's work, so I really have no business boo'ing this. So I'll just grumble about how the rum is always gone.

Or, "Sorry, Mom, I made a contribution to my 401k. Yes, I do that every month. Yes, EVERY month. And $X into my savings account. What if my car is blown up in a tragic mafia mix-up? What if I couldn't afford a new one? Do you WANT your daughter to lose her job and starve because she can't drive to work?!" There are days when I wish that I could talk to your mother. But if I spoke my mind to her, she'd probably stop speaking to you for a good year. ...on second thought, maybe that wouldn't be so bad.

Or tell her things like, "Well, sure that place is cheap - have you seen the level of sketch in that part of town?" And shiver dramatically. Also, there's a lot more to living expenses than just rent. There's utilities, food, gas, general living purchases. And renter's insurance. Get renter's insurance - your stuff is NOT covered under the landlord's policy. ETA: Plus - and this is important, budget for savings. It's never too early to start saving for retirement. Plus emergencies, surprise expenses, things breaking down - you need to have a savings fund. So if she does crunch the numbers and call your bluff, simply point out that she's not taking into account how much you feel you need to save every month.

You will, of course, wait until after you've signed the lease to tell your parents the "bad" news. "Gee, guys, I'm sorry, I just couldn't find anything bigger that I could afford on my salary."

You can't afford a two-bedroom apartment. No matter how good a job you get, no matter how much you make, you can't afford a two-bedroom apartment.

Naturally, I am still nominating both Kansas and Missouri. Sure, our legislatures are completely nuts, but whose state isn't these days? (Also, KC is really more suburb than anything anymore. There are huge swaths of the metro area that don't identify themselves as actually being part of Kansas City even though they sorta are. Just sayin'.)

*gasp!* LarkoftheRiver is a mage!

I feel you on this so, so much. It's just compounded by the fact that the book is sitting on my shelf. This weekend...I'll be done with my writing by this weekend, and then I'll just blitz right through it. And then I can finally focus all of my energy on costume-making.

Oh, client-shaped person, I do actually like you quite a bit. But you are a professional person in a professional context who has presumably had quite a bit of education. For the love of sparkly purple unicorns, "your" and "you're" are NOT interchangeable! ARGH

I don't know about what happens in SoS, but in Alloy they at least determined that Tekiel was sneaking their aluminum shipments in to avoid paying taxes.

I've said it before and I'll say it again - T, you are a weird man.

Dear diary, It's been less than a day since Shadows of Self appeared at my doorstep, and already I'm feeling the strain. I placed it gently, reverently even, into its space on the bookshelf, but it seems to be not enough for the sacred tome. I hear it whispering to me...calling me. I can only hope that I remain strong in the days to come. In other news: I'm going to crack 100k words tonight, I can feel it. After that, it won't be long. So close to done.