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Thoughts_Arrive

hauntingfamiliar said:

Today is my 8th year anniversary working for the non-profit that completely changed my life. My co-workers celebrated with me today and it felt damn good

Happy anniversary!

hauntingfamiliar

Thanks Mario!

hedonist

Insignificance.

(and congrats, HF)

hauntingfamiliar

Thank you Mz Hedo

PJ_Soul

My Christmas decoration OCD problem I guess. That, or how bad some people are at Christmas decorations, and how ridiculous one of my so-called co-workers is.

I do all the procurement at my office, so of course that results in me ending up being in charge of everything that is ever purchased... so fucking everything, lol. Including the Christmas decorations, apparently. So okay, I'm a trooper and not lazy like everyone else, who literally refused to help even though they have nothing better to do, so I dragged out the tree and all the other shit, put up some lights, hung a wreath (that I picked out, and I must say, it's gorgeous!... Actually I picked out all the decorations, so they're all very nice, haha )... And then sent out a slack message inviting people to come help decorate the tree.... Jesus Christ, these people, lol!! One person decided it was "more efficient" to take 3 or 4 ornaments and hang them all off of each other, in a big ugly clump. It's faster, she said. So I'm going to have to fix all of those later after she's gone.

Another said she's never decorated a tree before. She's from Sri Lanka, so that makes perfect sense. But our office moron acted like this was shocking and weird to the point that it got embarrassing, so I mentioned that the majority of the Earth's population actually doesn't do a Christmas tree... she stared stupidly at me for a sec, and said, "oh, i didn't know that...... Are there whole religions that don't do Christmas??" This is a 60-something year old woman... How is this a possible conversation???? So I said, "Um, yeah, all religions besides Christian don't do Christmas..." And she actually said "Oh, I didn't realize." So now I'm pretty sure she isn't even aware of what Christmas is at all. Like, it hasn't yet occurred to her in 65 years worth of Christmas Carols that it's supposed to celebrate Jesus's birthday. She was born and raised in Canada. There is obviously a big screw loose there (and yes, she's always been this way - it's intolerable. She's also disgusting). So um, yeah, merry Christmas.

Fifthelement

PJ_Soul said:

My Christmas decoration OCD problem I guess. That, or how bad some people are at Christmas decorations, and how ridiculous one of my so-called co-workers is.

I do all the procurement at my office, so of course that results in me ending up being in charge of everything that is ever purchased... so fucking everything, lol. Including the Christmas decorations, apparently. So okay, I'm a trooper and not lazy like everyone else, who literally refused to help even though they have nothing better to do, so I dragged out the tree and all the other shit, put up some lights, hung a wreath (that I picked out, and I must say, it's gorgeous!... Actually I picked out all the decorations, so they're all very nice, haha )... And then sent out a slack message inviting people to come help decorate the tree.... Jesus Christ, these people, lol!! One person decided it was "more efficient" to take 3 or 4 ornaments and hang them all off of each other, in a big ugly clump. It's faster, she said. So I'm going to have to fix all of those later after she's gone.

Another said she's never decorated a tree before. She's from Sri Lanka, so that makes perfect sense. But our office moron acted like this was shocking and weird to the point that it got embarrassing, so I mentioned that the majority of the Earth's population actually doesn't do a Christmas tree... she stared stupidly at me for a sec, and said, "oh, i didn't know that...... Are there whole religions that don't do Christmas??" This is a 60-something year old woman... How is this a possible conversation???? So I said, "Um, yeah, all religions besides Christian don't do Christmas..." And she actually said "Oh, I didn't realize." So now I'm pretty sure she isn't even aware of what Christmas is at all. Like, it hasn't yet occurred to her in 65 years worth of Christmas Carols that it's supposed to celebrate Jesus's birthday. She was born and raised in Canada. There is obviously a big screw loose there (and yes, she's always been this way - it's intolerable. She's also disgusting). So um, yeah, merry Christmas.

That’s hilarious (but I agree, aggravating)!  Did your Sri Lankan co-worker enjoy herself?  I hope so.  As to the other one, just wow!  The ignorance and arrogance is truly astonishing.  

PJ_Soul

Fifthelement said:

PJ_Soul said:

My Christmas decoration OCD problem I guess. That, or how bad some people are at Christmas decorations, and how ridiculous one of my so-called co-workers is.

I do all the procurement at my office, so of course that results in me ending up being in charge of everything that is ever purchased... so fucking everything, lol. Including the Christmas decorations, apparently. So okay, I'm a trooper and not lazy like everyone else, who literally refused to help even though they have nothing better to do, so I dragged out the tree and all the other shit, put up some lights, hung a wreath (that I picked out, and I must say, it's gorgeous!... Actually I picked out all the decorations, so they're all very nice, haha )... And then sent out a slack message inviting people to come help decorate the tree.... Jesus Christ, these people, lol!! One person decided it was "more efficient" to take 3 or 4 ornaments and hang them all off of each other, in a big ugly clump. It's faster, she said. So I'm going to have to fix all of those later after she's gone.

Another said she's never decorated a tree before. She's from Sri Lanka, so that makes perfect sense. But our office moron acted like this was shocking and weird to the point that it got embarrassing, so I mentioned that the majority of the Earth's population actually doesn't do a Christmas tree... she stared stupidly at me for a sec, and said, "oh, i didn't know that...... Are there whole religions that don't do Christmas??" This is a 60-something year old woman... How is this a possible conversation???? So I said, "Um, yeah, all religions besides Christian don't do Christmas..." And she actually said "Oh, I didn't realize." So now I'm pretty sure she isn't even aware of what Christmas is at all. Like, it hasn't yet occurred to her in 65 years worth of Christmas Carols that it's supposed to celebrate Jesus's birthday. She was born and raised in Canada. There is obviously a big screw loose there (and yes, she's always been this way - it's intolerable. She's also disgusting). So um, yeah, merry Christmas.

That’s hilarious (but I agree, aggravating)!  Did your Sri Lankan co-worker enjoy herself?  I hope so.  As to the other one, just wow!  The ignorance and arrogance is truly astonishing.  

No, my Sri Lankan co-worker didn't enjoy herself - she only hung maybe 3 ornament, rolled her eyes, and left, hahaha! But she's an extremely miserable person generally I'm afraid, so that was to be expected. Not to mention the fact that an idiot was gaping at her for not having Christian Christmas traditions (I do actually have some cool co-workers too btw, lol!).

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markymark550

Officially on vacation! Woohoo!

njnancy

markymark550 said:

Officially on vacation! Woohoo!

Enjoy!!

njnancy

Sometimes it feels like home, sometimes it doesn't. 

OceanInDisguise13

Someone I just can’t forget. 

hedonist

Pit Bulls & Parolees is a sure-fire tearjerker, whether through the atrocities some visit upon dogs or via those who rescue and care for them.

Viva la Tia!
(and support Villalobos Rescue Center if you can)

hauntingfamiliar

Awesome Hedo. My dad asks me to give to those in need instead of giving a Christmas present to him each year. This year has been dog themed for some crazy reason even though I'm a cat lover. We picked up supplies for Paws n' Claws earlier today. My daughter and I will check out this site as well. Funny how things like this are meant to be. And great picture.. is that you Mz Hedo?? 

hedonist

hauntingfamiliar said:

Awesome Hedo. My dad asks me to give to those in need instead of giving a Christmas present to him each year. This year has been dog themed for some crazy reason even though I'm a cat lover. We picked up supplies for Paws n' Claws earlier today. My daughter and I will check out this site as well. Funny how things like this are meant to be. And great picture.. is that you Mz Hedo?? 

Well, we're both redheads   She's beautiful to me, and one of my heroes / heroines.

PS - I like your dad!  A wonderful idea.  So many places could use the help and compassion that comes with it.

hauntingfamiliar

^ Two beautiful girls! And thanks

hedonist

Thoughts_Arrive

hedonist said:

Who is that?

njnancy

Thoughts_Arrive said:

hedonist said:

Who is that?

It's a character Martin Short played.