Ways to know that one is being a good employee: ten different people paused to tell one how polite and cheerful one was, and how much it brightened their days.

Two of said people snagged managers to comment on how "wonderful" and "really good" one is.

Ways to know that I am working too blessed hard: I broke my bra.

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Working. Making my shoulders and back hate me, also my feet ( Read more... )

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Thirty years in prison for self-defense.

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My day ( Read more... )

Present-opening early this year, for the Solstice.

Gorgeous triple-strand necklace: two strands freshwater pearls, and one strand of peridot shards between them, with a mother-of-pearl and pearl pendant; no, I do not plan to take it off until I have to sleep
Terry Pratchett's Nation, as well as The Wit and Wisdom of Discworld; I have not stopped ( Read more... )

I've had a couple people asking about budgets, so. American Budget 101 time, kids!

The first rule of budgeting is to know what you're working with. Say you are a minimum-wage hourly associate, like Katarik. Say hi to Katarik, everyone.
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This post details current New Orleans "preparation" for the *other* hurricane coming up. The one that's already killed 77 people in the Caribbean.

Since when did being *unable* to leave equal ignoring orders to do so?

Screw zen. Stay angry at the fuckers.

(credit to buggery's default icon for the words I am using to express my absolute, enraged

brownbetty: awww. Nor did Kat? Who am I talking to now ( Read more... )