Guest Skaramine Posted February 21, 2005 Report Share Posted February 21, 2005 Re: Musings on Random Musings Mayyyyybe . . . hey, how else am I supposed to compete with an animated avatar? Just by being you... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliceTheOwl Posted February 21, 2005 Report Share Posted February 21, 2005 Re: Musings on Random Musings Just by being you... Awwww . . . ^ v ^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliceTheOwl Posted February 21, 2005 Report Share Posted February 21, 2005 Re: Musings on Random Musings Between papercuts and slicing my upper lip while shaving last night' date=' I know what a stick of salami feels like at Subway.[/quote'] Having worked at Subway . . . You're slimy and smell funny? Or you're just full of unidentifiable substances? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Skaramine Posted February 21, 2005 Report Share Posted February 21, 2005 Re: Musings on Random Musings Having worked at Subway . . . You're slimy and smell funny? Or you're just full of unidentifiable substances? Thankfully not the first. But considering the stuff I've eaten... I'll go with "full of unidentifiable substances." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliceTheOwl Posted February 21, 2005 Report Share Posted February 21, 2005 Re: Musings on Random Musings Thankfully not the first. But considering the stuff I've eaten... I'll go with "full of unidentifiable substances." ^ v ^ That works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Skaramine Posted February 21, 2005 Report Share Posted February 21, 2005 Re: Musings on Random Musings ^ v ^ That works. I hope so. Otherwise my body stops functioning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
death tribble Posted February 22, 2005 Report Share Posted February 22, 2005 Re: Musings on Random Musings Is FB a putz? Who ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debra Winger Posted February 22, 2005 Report Share Posted February 22, 2005 Re: Musings on Random Musings Who ? Fred Bittick perhaps? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
death tribble Posted February 22, 2005 Report Share Posted February 22, 2005 Re: Musings on Random Musings I'm not sure that's why I am asking Bazza about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliceTheOwl Posted February 22, 2005 Report Share Posted February 22, 2005 Re: Musings on Random Musings Helped the girlfriend move this weekend. Three long days of lifting, sweating, stressing, cursing. I've busted my buttocks and technically haven't received a word of thanks, or even a serious acknowledgement of effort. I've had to contend with her weariness, instead. Her cat ran away on Saturday while six guys moved furniture out of the house. In spite of asking "Think we ought to lock the cats in the bathroom?" first thing in the morning (to which she replied, "No, they'll be fine"), it's somehow my fault. Or at least she's making me feel like it is. Three+ years we've been together and I'm seriously considering just walking away. Moving together will do that to a person. Er, a couple. Give her a few days after settling back in, and once her energy's returned, if she's still not grateful or at least simmered down, THEN I won't blame you a bit if you walk away. But give a tired girl a break. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mightybec Posted February 22, 2005 Report Share Posted February 22, 2005 Re: Musings on Random Musings I've found a job in the area that looks good on USA Jobs. But one of the things that is boggling my mind is this: How do I find out if I have GS-6 Level experience? How do I figure out what the GS levels mean? GS levels are Government Specialist ratings and affect pay scale for civilians, but I'm sure you already knew this. From what I recall, a GS-1 job is about minimum wage, GS-3 about $11 an hour, and so on. I don't know how you'd find out if you're at the GS-6 level when you've not already been in the system though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackSword Posted February 22, 2005 Report Share Posted February 22, 2005 Re: Musings on Random Musings I've found a job in the area that looks good on USA Jobs. But one of the things that is boggling my mind is this: How do I find out if I have GS-6 Level experience? How do I figure out what the GS levels mean? For specifics you need to know what governmental agency you will be looking for. Here is what I pulled from the USDA: GS-5: 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-4 level in the Federal service OR successful completion of a full 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree with major or at least 24 semester hours in any combination of scientific or technical courses such as biology, chemistry, statistic, entomology, animal husbandry, botany, physics, agriculture, or mathematics. At least 6 semester hours of courses must have been in biochemistry or molecular biology. GS-6: 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-5 level in the Federal service OR 6 months of graduate education directly related to the duties of the position So I would guess one year experience above a college education, or a graduate degree in the field they are looking for. Super Squirrel 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Squirrel Posted February 22, 2005 Report Share Posted February 22, 2005 Re: Musings on Random Musings Okay, I qualify for up to GS-5 level right now. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Skaramine Posted February 22, 2005 Report Share Posted February 22, 2005 Re: Musings on Random Musings Christ. I was GS-6 and I was a filing clerk that got to smell old man poopie all day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Squirrel Posted February 22, 2005 Report Share Posted February 22, 2005 Re: Musings on Random Musings GS-6 + Filing Clerk = better than my current job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Skaramine Posted February 22, 2005 Report Share Posted February 22, 2005 Re: Musings on Random Musings GS-6 + Filing Clerk = better than my current job. I weep for you, friend. Not too much, since you're compensated with a hot as hell wife and all. But I weep for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanguard00 Posted February 22, 2005 Report Share Posted February 22, 2005 Re: Musings on Random Musings Moving together will do that to a person. Er, a couple. Give her a few days after settling back in, and once her energy's returned, if she's still not grateful or at least simmered down, THEN I won't blame you a bit if you walk away. But give a tired girl a break. Well, I probably should've made it clear that we didn’t move in together or anything. We’re not there yet (or rather, the kids aren’t). I guess I’m just feeling a little taken-for-granted. I deal with things a lot differently than she does, and I don’t think she handled this move well (nor did she handle the last two very well, and she didn’t learn anything this time). When I’m asked for help, but my advice/options/alternatives/questions are rebuffed—not politely acknowledged and decided against, but flat out ignored or criticized—and then I’m made to feel like somehow I didn’t do enough, or did something wrong, or in some way failed in my responsibilities… I’m just seriously peeved. And not to belittle your advice, cuz I completely understand it, but my peeved personality immediately thought “F*ck that! What about giving me a break?!†I’m just like that sometimes, I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliceTheOwl Posted February 22, 2005 Report Share Posted February 22, 2005 Re: Musings on Random Musings I weep for you, friend. Not too much, since you're compensated with a hot as hell wife and all. But I weep for you. *hides* but not for long . . . Well, I probably should've made it clear that we didn’t move in together or anything. We’re not there yet (or rather, the kids aren’t). I guess I’m just feeling a little taken-for-granted. I deal with things a lot differently than she does, and I don’t think she handled this move well (nor did she handle the last two very well, and she didn’t learn anything this time). When I’m asked for help, but my advice/options/alternatives/questions are rebuffed—not politely acknowledged and decided against, but flat out ignored or criticized—and then I’m made to feel like somehow I didn’t do enough, or did something wrong, or in some way failed in my responsibilities… I’m just seriously peeved. And not to belittle your advice, cuz I completely understand it, but my peeved personality immediately thought “F*ck that! What about giving me a break?!†I’m just like that sometimes, I guess. Yeah, most people are. We like to be appreciated, especially when we're doing stuff we don't have to. Personally, I remember being really crabby and tired the last five times I moved, and I took that out on just about everyone around me. Now, if Josh had said, "Hey, you're really cranky. Is it because of the move?" I would've bitten his head off. Instead, he very wisely waited until most of the hard part was over with and I'd gotten some sleep, and said, "Feeling better?" At which point I said yes, I was, and apologized for how snappish I'd been the last few days. Not that that's an excuse. We should all treat our loved ones with respect and the appreciation they deserve all the time, no matter how pissy we are. But sometimes we forget. Just give her a chance to remember. And if she doesn't, maybe you were right; maybe it's not worth it. *shrugs* Vanguard00 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Skaramine Posted February 22, 2005 Report Share Posted February 22, 2005 Re: Musings on Random Musings Alice is so cute when she blushes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newbie Posted February 22, 2005 Report Share Posted February 22, 2005 Re: Musings on Random Musings Well, I probably should've made it clear that we didn’t move in together or anything. We’re not there yet (or rather, the kids aren’t). I guess I’m just feeling a little taken-for-granted. I deal with things a lot differently than she does, and I don’t think she handled this move well (nor did she handle the last two very well, and she didn’t learn anything this time). When I’m asked for help, but my advice/options/alternatives/questions are rebuffed—not politely acknowledged and decided against, but flat out ignored or criticized—and then I’m made to feel like somehow I didn’t do enough, or did something wrong, or in some way failed in my responsibilities… Is she acting like she did just before the last break that you two had? I remember you saying that she was going to work on things. Is she back to the same person that you wanted to leave before? I’m just seriously peeved. And not to belittle your advice, cuz I completely understand it, but my peeved personality immediately thought “F*ck that! What about giving me a break?!†I’m just like that sometimes, I guess. Define Sometimes... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanguard00 Posted February 22, 2005 Report Share Posted February 22, 2005 Re: Musings on Random Musings Is she acting like she did just before the last break that you two had? I remember you saying that she was going to work on things. Is she back to the same person that you wanted to leave before? Yes and no. She was getting pretty bad, lots of negative vibes, but things started turning around for her and I had to resist the urge to say "Told you!" a couple of times. A good example: money problems (which prompted the move) were mostly handled by a rather large tax return on her part. She bailed herself out of trouble and gave herself enough breathing space to get a handle on future problems. Then she turned around and bought a couch and loveseat. Nice stuff, and yeah, it was probably needed, but I'm not sure dropping a grand two weeks following a seriously emotional tear-fest of money woes is the ideal way to go about things. Especially right before a move. She couldn't have waited another week? Sheesh. She's also bitching a lot about her job, but she finally put in for a transfer. She might not hear anything for a few weeks/months, but at least she did it. To give her credit, though, she is doing better overall than previously. It's just a matter of keeping her looking at the positive. Define Sometimes... When I'm taken for granted, someone steals my fries, cuts me off in traffic, plays thumpin' bass way to friggin' loud, or uppity newbies get sarcastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klytus Posted February 23, 2005 Report Share Posted February 23, 2005 Re: Musings on Random Musings Well, I probably should've made it clear that we didn’t move in together or anything. We’re not there yet (or rather, the kids aren’t). I guess I’m just feeling a little taken-for-granted. I deal with things a lot differently than she does, and I don’t think she handled this move well (nor did she handle the last two very well, and she didn’t learn anything this time). When I’m asked for help, but my advice/options/alternatives/questions are rebuffed—not politely acknowledged and decided against, but flat out ignored or criticized—and then I’m made to feel like somehow I didn’t do enough, or did something wrong, or in some way failed in my responsibilities… I’m just seriously peeved. And not to belittle your advice, cuz I completely understand it, but my peeved personality immediately thought “F*ck that! What about giving me a break?!†I’m just like that sometimes, I guess. Ah... being taken for granted is one of the worst possible ways to feel in a relationship. From what I've seen, she certaintly does seem to be giving you ample reasons for feleing that way, and you have every right to expect your own feelings to be taken into consideration. Yes, sometimes we feel bad about lashing out at people when we're mad. Then again, sometimes getting angry is the one and only time we are 100% honest in telling other people how we feel: you a're to fed up to hold it in anymore, and you longer care about being civil or polite. If you have not done so already, tell her how her treatment of you durring the move made you feel, and why. See how she responds. If she is genuinely sorry, then so as owl_wife of SS advises and cut the girl some slack. If she blows you off or tries to turn it into a pitty-party for her... consider that the confirmation you've been looking for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klytus Posted February 23, 2005 Report Share Posted February 23, 2005 Re: Musings on Random Musings Why do antibiotics make you so tired' date=' DAYS after you've finished taking them?[/quote'] Educated guess: because they ramp up your immune system, and when they are finally purged from your body, your system is exhausted from being over-worked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lemming Posted February 23, 2005 Report Share Posted February 23, 2005 Re: Musings on Random Musings Educated guess: because they ramp up your immune system' date=' and when they are finally purged from your body, your system is exhausted from being over-worked.[/quote'] I think the other thing most antibiotics aren't all that friendly to your own system and you need to recover from that as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lemming Posted February 23, 2005 Report Share Posted February 23, 2005 Re: Musings on Random Musings I think making some bread would help right now. Very therapeutic so far. Other things to do that may not be done today, but possibly this week. Organize my bookmark files. Three different computers have lost sync and I need to cull some as well. Go thru a lot of image files on my computer Various supers, Cheesecake, City of Heroes snapshots, Shelter Kitties, other downloads, my own stuff, and Friend's pictures Taxes! Reinstall Windows. wiping it always makes me feel better Cabling the living room for computer & TV Need to try again on selling the pool table and a few other things I'm sure there's more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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