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And so passes the week where I acted as the Manager, came out relatively unscathed - bar for a Friday fatigue which is so much more pronounced today than on other standard Fridays - and realised that I'm not a manager at heart. Yes, I can do the job, yes, I have the knowledge to justify being in the position, and I think if forced to, I could do
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Actually, I was thinking about you quite a lot the past week about the time when you were doing the Acting Manager stint. And I remember how much you shunned the idea and me thinking at the time, why? Is it that bad?
I dunno, I think I'm feeling you on this one (**no dirty images intended**). Because I think you could have been an excellent Reporting and Transcription Manager in your day, but it just wasn't in your heart. And I think that's just it, nothing more to it. Which is why I am now fully comprehending when you were talking about the conflict between you and the big blonde boss who didn't understand the way you tick and why you would want to pass up a "fantastic career opportunity". Look at you now, you're so much happier :o)
Things around here, though, aren't too bad I have to admit but I think a lot of that has to do with the fact that a lot of days it's pretty quiet. I'm told through the grapevine that the workload may even decrease because of issues concerning the renewal of the tender. Don't know if you know but LT resigned with her last day being yesterday, and department boss told us that we weren't going to replace her just as yet because there isn't enough work to justify four editors.
Which wouldn't phase me in the slightest if I got that pink paper on my desk tbh (is it pink?). I guess I look at that as an opportunity.
Oh, and either one of you, ask me on Monday why I didn't go to drinks on Saturday night.
:o)
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*jaw drops*
WHY??? WHY WHY WHY??
Mikey, are you cheating on us?
*pokes*
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It's funny how doing that job, even for a little while, makes you realise it's not about whether or not you can do something, but whether or not you want to do it.
What are you up to this weekend? Sounds sneaky!
*monkey hugs*
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Hehe, no I'm not cheating on you. But if the opportunity arose ...
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WHAT THE HELL HAVE YOU BEEN UP TO???
I DEMAND TO KNOW EVERYTHING...
I live vicariously through you young and naughty types, because I am the crazy old cat lady of Sydney...
...so crazy I only have pretend cats.
Sooooo??
Do tell me every nasty little detail
*prods*
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I tried to become the second coming of Guy Sebastian this last weekend.
I had every intention of becoming an Australian Idol 2 auditionee - which is rather ironic (or silly) because I totally disagree with the way contestants are exploited in the program. But I wanted to do it because a) it's an experience to remember and b) I wanted to test myself and see how good I really am and whether I do have a shot at music.
Got there on Saturday morning but just a little too late. Got there at 9.30am and after 15 minutes of waiting, this scary security guy was saying if you didn't have an application form, you weren't going to get an audition. Fair enough I suppose.
Sunday morning, I woke up way too late to even consider going to the city.
Monday morning was my last shot, and it was make or break. I woke up at 5AM (yes, 5AM) and decided to give it one last go - if I could score an audition, well and good. If I couldn't get one by 12.30pm in time for my 1pm shift at work, then AI2 dreams would have to go asunder. Got there at 6.30am and waited till 8.30am when they started ushering people into the building, but for a myriad of reasons I walked out, mainly for the reasons that I started reading the application form and saw all the rights I would be waiving, and also the fact that I was overhearing how long it would take to get an audition once inside the building. So I erred on the side of caution and opted for out.
All well and good, I think, because a friend of a friend came to the auditions at about the same time and still wasn't anywhere near an audition at 2.30pm.
AI3?? I dunno, not if I have to wake up at 4am.
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Well, you know what, Mikey? I am just proud of the fact that you are even entertaining the notion of putting yourself out there.
I'm serious. The very fact that you're even thinking of getting out there and being bold and taking a shot at music is something to be celebrated.
Don't be daunted by this experience... you did the right thing. If you read the waiver and it wasn't cool, then I completely agree that you should follow your instincts and pass. Maybe that wasn't the right forum for you. You would be someone who needs to have a certain amount of control over your destiny, which is a good thing, by the way :) says Miss Virgo Control Freak ;)
I don't think you should give up on the whole "testing" of yourself and seeing what that kind of lifestyle or career could bring. You've been wanting to do more creative things and lately you have been... so you're on the right path.
You won't ever know about being in music unless you give it a go.
*tackle hugs*
Now, let me say this:
If there is absolutely anything I can do to help you in your quest, whether it be pratical, emotional or spiritual support - TELL ME. I'm serious (even for a crazy pretend-cat lady). That's what friends are for...
And you have to be my friend, whether you like it or not!
*pokes tongue*
MWAHAHA! Sucked in!
*wanders off to feed pretend cats*
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*tackle hugs back*
Well, yeah, I used to be someone who got discouraged very easily by setbacks but I think often you learn your best lessons through setbacks. And I am a perfectionist but I also know my own limitations so I can accept if something just isn't me or just isn't meant to be.
We'll see. I still think there are better ways to skin this particular cat, the main focus is on the fact that I keep trying and keep getting out there and just embrace opportunity.
And of course, I shall pick you (and Dri) as pillars of support in my quest for ... well, I don't quite know what my quest is yet but I'm sure to fill you in once I ever find it - or rather once I get on the right path. Which, hopefully, I've already done actually. And of course, it works both ways. Always open to bounce ideas off of and, naturally, to have a good bitch to (I have to say that's one thing which has dropped in the department since you and former boss left, hehe, but it's sorely missed).
I'm surprised I got to the end of this post ... I've tried to reply to your post for days now but have gotten sidetracked by stupid things at work (such as work).
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YOU WANT TO SKIN MY CATS????!!!
Man, you are crueler than even I gave you credit for.
You won't be able to skin my pretend cats because I will train them as my unholy army of the night to attack you and scratch your little eyes out!
So there!
*pokes tongue out*
*strokes cat like Dr Claw from Inspector Gadget*
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