Professionalism...

Some folks never stop making me say 'whoa'...*smh* I want to know why the people who wouldn't know professional if it bit them on the ass are the first ones to call someone else unprofessional. Case in point: Yesterday my receptionist was reprimanded for wearing blue polish on her toes. Why? because it's 'unprofessional' and she is the first person people see. I personally think blue toenails are hoodratish but I can't dictate what that girl wears on her toes. If it works for her it works for me, but anyway. I have two major issues with how the situation was handled. (or maybe three)

3. NO ONE comes in the office and the people who do aren't looking way under her desk to see what color is on her toes.

2. After they pointed out how 'unprofessional' her toes were they then used MY toes as an example of what professional is (I have a french mani and pedi). I agree with them HOWEVER you should never EVER compare one woman to another, it's humiliating enough as it is for them to call her toes 'unprofessional' but then to size her up next to another woman is flat out wrong (read: unprofessional).

1. (this is the biggest one of them all) You yell from your office to the next, curse out vendors, curse out employees, wont order supplies, lie about paying bills, and so on but you have the NERVE to call someone else unprofessional? Get the eff outta here with that isht. It's not my company so I can't say how it should be ran (or run? I dunno) but if I were in charge I would look in the mirror before I even started to begin to want to pretend to think about calling another person unprofessional. Seriously. How is the big ass tat of king tut on someones breast that we don't need to see on the regular any different from blue toes...how is that same persons big ass tat of a panther lion tiger or bear...whatever it is...on her leg any different from blue toes. *rolls eyes* I just can't get with the hypocrisy, it's stupid.

Speaking of work, I hung up on my boss today. He was doing that stupid cursing in my ear about something I had no control over and I just said 'uggh' and *click*. He called back asking me what was wrong with me and I said "I told you not to talk crazy to me...I don't have to listen to it." He said "see that's why I like you" I was in like shock...I mean straight speechless. Lord let me get enough financial aid so I can go to school full time. Jesus!

Then, yesterday on the train (here we go) there was a man who was every bit of 600 lbs taking up TWO seats (and we all know I hate that) eating some damn pork rinds. I had to just sit and shake my head...I mean here you are 12 seconds from stroking out from all the fat around your heart and you have the AUDACITY to be sitting on the train eating some damn pig skins. This man was sweating margarine and eating a bag of cracklins...I really just can't get with the hypocrisy people, I just can't...it's stupid.

Pray for me people...I really should write a book. Good day!

Hmmm....

Man oh MAN does it feel good to be caught up on your bills, working a good job, saving money, and your family is healthy alive and well. I feel really blessed that things are falling into place. Stress levels are down (for the most part) and we are leaving for paradise in 9 days. A mother/wife couldn't ask for much more. I came in to work about two hours early to get a head start on things and it's acutally working to my benefit today. The boss is extremely impressed that I did that...(kudos to me!).

This morning hubby and I rode the train to work together, and I wont lie, it felt good to have my man by my side on the way to work. Lord knows I get sick of being 'hollered at' every morning. Speaking of which, yesterday I wrote about the thugs who try and 'holler' and not two minutes after I got off the train at my stop did some wannabe thug walk up to me and say 'hey beautiful princess, what's wrong' (I had this look on my face that said...don't go there) 'I was like just waiting on my HUSband...' He was like 'Oh you married?' (but it came out like murried) I was like *nod* Then this negro had the AUDACITY to ask me for .50!!!!!!!!!!!!! I was like 'what do you need .50 for?' He says 'To get on the bus...' I'm like 'Ok but did you not just try to talk to me? Why do you think I would be even remotely interested in someone who is walking around begging for two quarters? Not that I can't take care of myself, but what can you do for me?' Just then the hubster pulls up and I sigh of relief. I leave ol begger standing there and walk to the car...a guy that witnessed the whole exchange from his car says "Husband to the rescue huh?" I say "Yes, thank GOD!"

I swear, my life is unbelievable sometimes...but I wouldn't change it for the world! Good day folks!

The Saga Continues

Yesterday my boss gave me a key to the office...a little background about my office: NO ONE gets a key unless they've been here for a while...I started in February. So now I get to hear my whiney co worker whine about that too. I told her this morning she needed to listen to that song that says "If you need to know God's plan for your life...get in the spirit and let the Lord minster to ya" because she's OBVIOUSLY not cut out for the corporate world. I think she'll make a wonderful preschool teacher. She will most definately fit in around a bunch of toddlers. Ugh. Then the other day I asked her what holidays did we, as a company, observe (by observe I mean are off work for). She says "I can't tell you that, we're hazing you...we like to see who shows up on off days" I PROMISE 'bitch please' was on the tip of the smallest taste bud on my tongue but I refrained (way to go - gold star for self control!) Instead I said, "I pledge in 2001...when did you cross?" She was like "I'm not greek" and I said "exactly, and if you don't tell me I'll just let Solomon know when he's calling me wondering where I am that no one bothered to tell me when the holidays were so I just picked my own." She was like "oh no..." and I was like "oh yeah...now are you going to tell me or am I wasting my time effort and energy..." *smh* I just WISH I could carry a video camera around with me all day...you would not believe some of the stuff I encounter. WOOSAH!

Anyhow, I'm hoping I get completely caught up today and I even came into work a little earlier to do it. (funny how I came in to work early and I'm writing in my blog...so much for being productive huh?)

Nothing really interesting happened on the train last night or this morning but I do have one question (men help me out).... WHY DO YOU THINK IT'S OK TO YELL THE FOLLOWING AND ACTUALLY EXPECT A RESPONSE OTHER THAN A FROWN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!????????????

1. Eh Shawty!
2. *whistle* mm mm mm
3. DAYUM!
4. Sup lil mamma
5. *wink*lick out tongue*raise eyebrow*smile*

etc etc etc...

I mean really folks, do I LOOK like I'm going to get wet in the drawers behind some gold front wearing, hair twistin, pants down to the ankle havin, white tee sportin...THUG? Seriously, get a clue.

Today I was called stuck up by one guy and a bitch by another...my response was "Thanks, I'm glad you noticed. I work hard to maintain this persona" and kept walking. I guess that's life in the ATL? :-/

G'day folks!

4 reasons why I will NEVER fly Northwest Airlines again...oh and I made Hertz history too.

Well...what a weekend it was...I'll start with the good stuff:

Reason 1: Northwest Airlines 476
Departs: Saturday, March 24th, 9:00am

Well we got well rested Friday night for the trip to Ohio. Everything started out great. We got to the airport a little behind schedule but little did we know we'd be happy we did. Upon boarding the plane (first of course...kids have their advantages) I just knew that something was going to go wrong...and it did. When we were boarding I heard the gay flight attending say "Call the mechanic the 'something inaudible' is binding." I didn't know what the heck that something was, but I knew if he was calling the mechanic then it wasn't good and that meant we wouldn't be leaving any time soon. I was right...we sat there for about 30 minutes which OF COURSE put us on high 'rush mode' for the rest of the day. The flight wasn't as bad as the other three...but dang.

So anyway...we arrive in Detroit AFTER our connecting flight is to take off which takes me to...

Reason 2: Flight 3792 (operated by Northwest Airlink)

Since our other flight was delayed we are damn near running trying to get to gate c26 and not get left. We make it about 5 minutes after the 'departure' time and are relieved that the plane hasn't left...this meant nothing as this wasn't even the effin gate we were leaving out of. Nevermind no one bothered to tell us about the gate change...them heffas announced all the gate changes on board our first flight BUT this one. So anyhow...we get to the gate and both of the attendants act like they didn't want to get up for work that day. The fat one is yelling at the skinny one that 'THEY ARE ALREADY ON BOARD" (yes, we were standing right in front of her). After their lightbulbs pop on they realize that we are departing out of gate c20. We truck it down to this gate praying that we haven't been left...and...well...we weren't. This particular attendant looked like Mario Lopez's bobble head and was as sweet as splenda in a diet coke. He took his pretty sweet little time getting us on board the flight, but we made it. This plane is a 'little bity' plane (as Donte would say) and it's as cramped as a lot of 'them folks' in a honda civic coupe. We get settled on this plane and prepare for take off...however a certain passenger by the name of "Mr.McDerment" has other plans. He refuses to turn his cell phone off...and not only that the idiot refuses to hang it up. Now if you've flown post 9-11 you know this is a huge no no. You can sneeze and they think that's a terror attack so down right defying FAA regulations is a big HUGE no no. As we are taxiing down the runway we notice 'commotion' at the front of the plane. The attendant (who is black - go figure) has the neck rotation going on telling Mr. McDerment to hang up the phone and 'stow it until further notice.' He refuses and argues with the attendant saying ' you didn't say anything to him!' (sounds like someone I work with huh?)
The flight attendant says "this is between me and you" and I bust out laughing...as this is going on I notice that not only has the plane stopped but we have PULLED OVER off the runway like it's 285 or something. We sit there for a good 20 minutes before we TURN AROUND and pull back to the damn gate. Apparently the flight attendant called to police on ol McD and we had to turn around. We get to the gate and on comes the police "Mr. MrDerment...come with me." and he's escorted off. Ol McD is a stupid ass because the flight from Detroit to Akron, OH is 20 minutes...and who ever was on that phone could have waited. A felony for a 20 minute flight...idiot.

This brings me to my Hertz history making event...the car rental was a part of the package (air + car) and since this was a package it was pre paid. When I made the reservation I called Hertz to ask the following questions:

1. I am under 25 will this be a problem? "No, but you will be required to make a $100 cash deposit"
2. I am making this purchase using my debit card but here it says I must present a major credit card to rent. Is this going to be an issue? I'm flying from Georgia into Akron and I would hate to be stuck. "Oh no Mrs. Doss...since you are pre paying you will just need to present the card used to make the purchase for identity purposes"


WHY when I got to the counter did Char say..."We can't rent to you, you are under 25...and even if you were 25 or older you can't rent using your debit card, however if you consent to a credit check and pass you may be able to rent" (and then she said "MAY")

I was like 'ummmmm I purposely called the 1800 # and they told me that this would be fine." She said "well we don't do that here...." (as if her Hertz is independently owned or some shit)

I said well give me the number and I'll call... (this is the short version because I argued with her for at least 10 minutes. After a 17 minute hold they tell me yes you may rent, let the counter agent know that. I go back to the counter and this old decrepit something or another says "We don't do that here...and my manager wont be here until Monday..sorry." By now I'm upset...I ask the rep on the phone "did you just here what she said?" The rep said "I did...you have her call the 1800# and ask for a supervisor"

Char calls and is proved wrong...and of course, me being the woman I am I bask in that glory. I wanted to be like "take that bitch" but that isn't what Jesus would do. She rents me the car and gives me the insurance free and a tank of gas as well...I guess that one paid off...BUT

Reason 3: Northwest Airlines 4738

Gabrielle shouldn't be a flight attendant...b/c she lacks every skill it takes. I'm almost tempted to read the job description online and I'm sure she would be out of a job if it depended on that description. We get on board (albeit late a DANG gin - Donte was 'randomly' selected for a strip down search...than you Osama) and this bitch says "Hmph, they shouldn't have sat all 4 of ya'll together cause there are only 3 oxygen masks and one'a ya'll aint gonna be able to breathe"

I'm in COMPLETE shock..I just can't believe the way this child is talking to me (us). I tell her "Honey they've already explained to us what to do in the event that happens and you didn't have to be so rude about it either." Then she says "I'm just trying to look out for your safety don't get mad at me..." WTF!?!?!? She walks off...and not 2 minutes later she comes back and says "Since you think I'm rude and all I thought I would come back and tell you this...since this is my job" Ya'll know me...I said "I know what your job is and this aint it..." she proceeds to tell us the exits are here blah blah blah...and we take off...

Reason 4: Northwest Airlines Flight 473

This flight appears to be a nice smooth one...until we are on the runway about to take off when lo and behold we pull over. The pilot comes on and tells us "we haven't been cleared for take off due to weather on our route..." Ok, correct me if I'm wrong but was it NOT 80 degrees in Atlanta and surrounding areas today? The 1.5 hour flight ends up taking us 2.5 hours including the time we sat on the runway and the circles we had to fly in the air b/c there was no where for us to land in Atlanta. I swear hell will freeze, pigs will fly, and Jesus Christ Himself will sit on my couch and enjoy a glass of Moet and hot wings before I fly on that airline again...I mean shit happens, but WOW!

We made it there and back safely...but woosah!

I will be forwarding a copy of this to Northwest...I feel they need to know how their passengers feel. *takes a bow*

Random Thoughts for 3/23/2007

10:42A - call me predjudice but I don't know if I want this stylist named Virigina to do my hair...she sounds old, and old is not hot when it comes to hair stylists. I mean I'm not trying to go retro.

11:52A - hate casual days in my office...cause my 'shoe' coworker wears these ugly bo bo's (off brand 'sneakers') uggh they are so big and boatish


12:09p - he gets paid over 100K a year to sit there and do absolutely nothing...damn. and I think I'm predjudice against certain germs too...like I'll touch the elevator call buttons in my building and then sanitize but I wont touch the ones in the Marta station with a ten foot pole...like their germs are worse or something, lol

12:15p - Jay Z's speaking voice irritates me to no end...he sounds like an eleven year old

12:44 - Kim almost got a 'bitch please' coming in here talking to me like that...I swear

2:16 - She just asked if anyone had smaller hands than her ( to clear a jam in the copier ) broad you are 6'3" are you serious? EVERYONE's hands are smaller than yours!!!

What a night...

I could have smothered my husband last night ya'll. Ok the smoke detector in Alex's room has a low battery and you know when those things have low battery power they beep incessantly. Well it started beeping Tuesday night (Wed morning) around 3AM. Of course it woke the baby up and I had to get up and tend to him...I said Donte, that battery is dead so you need to change it in the morning. He gets up that morning and this fool presses the test button and EVERY alarm goes off in the house...(b/c they are linked together through the security system)...Syd isn't up yet so it scares the living daylights out of her. Obviously the beeping stops so he doesn't change the battery. The following night the dang thing starts that stupid beeping again (at 3AM) which wakes the boy up...so I have to get up and tend to him...I get him back to sleep but I stare at the ceiling until nearly 5 am b/c that beeping is driving me batty....it stops around 5:12 and I doze back off. THEN last night (this morning) around 3 it starts again! I finally say forget this isht I'm going to change it myself, but I'm going to make all the noise I possibly can because I've asked him to change this battery himself. So I get up banging around (Alex is crying) dropping stuff stomping down and back up the stairs...moving boxes around looking for the batteries...AND THIS NEGRO STILL AINT WOKE! I had to laugh inside ya'll b/c it was too funny...so anyhow, I find the battery and go back upstairs to Alex's room to change the battery...well I can't figure out how to get the thing off the wall and that ticks me off...so I punch the wall (he still doesn't even stir) then when I do get the thing off I drop it and apparently it's loud enough to wake him...and he comes in there looking all dazed talking about some "what are you doing?" I just looked at him...shook my head and said 'don't talk to me, go back to bed' I love me some Donte b/c the first thing he started doing was explaining why he hadn't changed the battery (including that he didn't hear me tell him to change it in the first place). Then after I feed my son he's still not satisfied and I go on a hunt for his pacifier. I KNOW where I put it last night for this very reason and I go to that spot...it's not there. I wake him BACK up and say "where is his pacifier?" He says "I saw Syd take it last night but I don't know where" I'm like "WHY do you all like to make this harder than it already is?!?" I look for the pacifier for about 5 minutes before he says, "Want me to go in Syd's room and get it out of her mouth?" I just stand in place in disbelief ONE b/c I just asked him where the thing was and TWO b/c he let this child suck on a pacifier not to mention her baby brothers. I contemplated waking her tail up too since we were in the middle of a family meeting at now 4AM but I was like naw, it's only going to make my life more miserable. I finally get my son to quiet down and get back in bed. OF course, I can't go back to sleep so here I am staring at the clock on my cell phone until about 5:30 when I finally drift back off to sleep...and then the alarm goes off at 6. *frown*

This is an old one...

but I had to tell you about this chile. She reminds me of the character on Saturday Night Live (or is it Mad TV) that always say "nooooooooooooooooooooo let meeeeeee do it" UGGH...

"so yesterday I left my heels in the car at the train station right...I had on my sneakers. Well my coworker (that New Birther) kept saying how spoiled I was b/c our boss never said anything to me...I guess that didn't sit well with her so she told him about the sneakers, like he didn't know. So he called me in his office and was like "they are hating on you....they think I like you more than them." He was like "I wont say it's not true, but try not to bust up in here in sweats and Jordans to keep them happy"...we laughed and I told him I left my shoes, he said he figured so and that was the end...well when I got here this morning I asked her "Are these shoes acceptable to you or do I need to go home and change" she was like "why?" I said "b/c you were the only one in this whole office who seemed to have a problem with what I (I emphasized that) chose to wear on MY (I emphasized that too) feet." Then I modeled my shoes for her and raised my brow...she didn't say anything so I walked out of her office and into mine."