HEY Y'ALL

Okay so its been a while, long time, since I've blogged. I've been busy at work. I inadvertently created more work for myself by bringing some staffing issues to attention. Needless to say, I got what I wanted as far as staffing in our offices, BUT i have to open a center that was formerly closed THEREFORE i have to write job descriptions and work assignments AND get everyone to write month reports that I then have to go through. Also, upper administration basically want me to open a daycare center to teenagers and young people to give them something to do in the evenings. Thats not our job, we dont get paid to watch your kids, we get paid to provide a free service to people in need of furthering their education. Okay so now that that little bit of BS is out of the way....

Thanksgiving is almost here! I'm excited to get a 4 day weekend more than anything. Screw the turkey and sweet potatoes and cranberries! Just give me the day off and a pumpkin pie with whipped cream! Just to think... If I were still at SESDAC I would have had to have worked! And now I get 2 paid days off to celebrate some asinine holiday where "the injuns and whites sat together and broke bread to give thanks for a bountiful harvest" RIDICULOUS! Okay here it is, if it hadn't been for the Indians, excuse me American Indian Native Red People, white people would have starved to death! They would have been killed off by hostile tribes! They wouldnt have been able to live through the harsh winters! Damn it why did we have to be so nice to you guys?

Okay, so maybe I'm being a little harsh, but think about it. People, new to the land, have no idea how to survive off the land, running around praying to God, they were just asking for trouble. There, thats my AIM (American Indian Movement) rant for the year. Okay, what am I thankful for? I'm thankful that gas prices have gone down because filling up my MADE IN AMERICA Ford SUV has become a little less painful. I'm also thankful that I have a job where I can spend time with my roommates, I mean parents. Thats another thing. I've been looking for a place to live in my hometown right? And I haven't found a place yet because most of them are old, need alot of work, or are just plain ugly. I dont need a mansion but at least someplace that is somewhat nice. Until I find a place, I'm stuck with my parents. Now its not bad like they're telling me what to do, I have the ability to do what I want. Its just the concept of living with my rents that is disturbing to me.

Theres a guy, who has to be in his 40's, hes a bag boy at the grocery store, and he lives with his parents. He's a bit of a creeper. You see him at the bar, drinking, and like after 3 beers or a few mixed drinks and hes pretty much out of it, even throwing up. I dont want to end up like that guy. Next, you have an old high school classmate of mine, who has a place of his own, BUT ITS THE HOUSE NEXT DOOR TO HIS PARENTS. I dont want to be in that situation either. I HAVE TO FIND A PLACE OF MY OWN. I'm willing to commute if necessary. Overall, this is where I sorta wanted to be as far as a job kinda maybe but NOT WHERE where I wanted to be as far as living arrangements. Granted I'm saving money, but overall my quality of life is declining.

I miss Fuse tv. I was addicted to that channel in Vermillion. They played the best music and had the best shows. I know i've blogged about it before and i dont want to beat a dead horse here but yeah, there are crap channels in Gregory. Secondly, I MISS MY BROADBAND WIRELESS, because everything here is so slow, its hard to use iTunes and the like. Its nice to know that in this world where technology is everywhere, theres a place that so small-town backwoods that they have dial up instead of high speed. I could download a whole album in less than a minute, here in podunk town, it takes me 10 minutes per song! I miss modern amenities.

C H R I S T M A S

Cant we wait until Thanksgiving is over with before we start showing the Christmas movies on TV?? I know the National Kill a Turkey Day is late this year, prompting this whole assault of glad tidings and joy but seriously, I haven't seen anything having to do with Thanksgiving. Its making me nervous/anxious, thinking I have to go shopping or put up those damn lights or wear a hat with the white puffy ball on the end. I like the holidays, dont get me wrong. But its everyone elses holiday madness that gets to me. Forget buying your kids three thousand dollars in new toys, or spending big money on yourselves. What happened to those days when homemade gifts from school gave you such excitement when you gave them to your parents? Now we're obsessed with the new shiny gadgets and all that stuff. Dont get me wrong, I am obsessed with technology and having the nice or new things but I'm not willing to go bankrupt trying to get those things.

O B A M A

Okay, the OBAMA rant: I understand that we have to mend our relationships with other countries and that we have to reestablish our standing as a nation. I can understand the hype around Obama, he's a good guy. My only problem, and its one thats been all over the news lately, is Where is the Change that he promised to bring. So far its just the Clinton administration all over again, all the same players. Wheres the New Shiny people who are going to change this country. Besides Obama, alot of these people are Washington insiders who know how to play the game (which isn't necessarily a bad thing). Overall, I think our expectations, as the voting American public were largely inflated. No ONE MAN can change things overnight, nor will he be able to be a great uniter as everyone proclaims he will be. The moment he takes office, he will become a divisive figure. Remember President Bush (Bush junior) and his promises to be a non-partisan president who will work with everyone. Well now he's one of the most partisan presidents that we have ever had. I'm just saying, be careful for what you wish for and don't be expecting too much too soon.

Okay so I'll have to do a better job of blogging. Its kind of hard to blog constantly WHEN I HAVE A JOB, SARA. Granted, its a pretty slack job but there are things that come up that I have to deal with. Some days, I have to travel to another center and those days are going to become more frequent, especially after the new year. Overall, I'm happy with this new job. I have respect here. I was able to accomplish something that the former director and assistant director were able to do. I stood up for my staff and we were rewarded. Our program will benefit and I have the confidence from the staff that I will be on their side and fight for them. Now, I better not fuck it up by being a BAD SUPERVISOR (she knows who she is, even if she can't read this). I wont lie about what people have said to me nor will I blame other staff for something that is completely of my own doing. TAKE THAT AS A LESSON!

Have a Happy Turkey Day everyone!
I'm Out, L8R Peace Out