Random

1. I’m trying to watch my calories. I’m not doing any restrictive, exact-number-count diet or anything like that, because if I do, I will immediately break my pact to myself. Case in point: today has been a frustrating day, where everything seems to just be running about 70% of normal, including me. So after having to drive 2 extra blocks just to try to get into Subway, I was inches from just going through Taco Bell, because it’s on the same side of the street as I was. I had to literally talk to myself to calm down and go get the damn sub with 500 calories instead of the soft taco and taquitos that I knew in my heart I deserved. But I did it. I got to the subway and had to sandwich. Yea for me. However, on my way out, I was damn near accosted by a giant cardboard Jared who was holding out his fat pants. On any normal day, I would have laughed hysterically and made the other diners nervous. Today I glowered at him and went back to my car.

2. Here’s a tip for all those who are dealing with new hires at work: Don’t assume they know anything. Especially if you work somewhere which actually has an online glossary to explain all its acronyms. I wish I were kidding. And, after you’ve determined that said new hire does in fact know nothing, don’t go over her head to send a form that new hire needs to her boss. Really. It’s just not good form.

3. Everyone lies during a job interview. I’m curious to know what your lie would be. Mine is very simple: I always say that I’m detail-oriented. This is a big fat lie. I am the opposite of detail oriented. I am not fastidious or careful or cautious. My goal is to get the project done so I can get on to the next project. To be honest, my goal is to come up with the great plans and let others implement them for me. I am not details, I am ideas!! Even my report cards from 3rd grade say – Not detail oriented. Does not complete tasks. Nope, never have, never will. So how in the world did I end up in the most nit-picky career path? I have no idea.