This lovely local coffee-shop was offering free samples this morning, so as I made my way to work I stopped and tried their cold brew. Now, I've never liked black coffee, but he said to try it black first anyway. I don't just dislike it, I hate it. Waaaay too strong. It was a little better with milk, but I can't see myself buying it anytime soon. I'm glad I got to try it for free though.
- "Rules" without consequences seem more like suggestions.
I've mentioned that I work at a college before. I may or may not have mentioned that I smoke (please save the speeches- I know it's bad). Last week an email went out stating that "as a provisionary measure until a formal policy is established, beginning September 1, 2016, smoking will be prohibited within 25 feet of all buildings..." They also installed cameras in the one area that was an established smoking area, and took out the ashtray.
However, I work in IT, so I know that the camera isn't actually plugged in anywhere. And then I asked one of the cops what happens if we smoke in that area anyway, and he said that they weren't instructed to do anything. So basically, there's no penalty, so why should I move?
- I work more efficiently from home.
In my old position, I never had to work from home. However I'm noticing now that I work much more efficiently at home. It may be due to my current work environment- my cube neighbor recently quit, so he doesn't do work anymore and talks all the time, but he's actually pretty interesting. So I guess not having someone talk in my ear all day and distracting me with miscellaneous trivia makes me work better.
- Double birthday parties, coupled with a poor excuse to invite your old friends over, suck.
Last weekend one of Blue's friends from college invited us over for a Labor Day BBQ. She lives in West Bumblefuck, an hour and a half away. We went because it's the one time every year when we get to see this particular friend, and it's kind of a mini-reunion. However she has three kids, and every year she mixes this mini-reunion with a double birthday party because two of the kids are like a week apart. There were like 30 kids running around, a bounce house, cotton candy machine, pinatas, etc. and it's not like the parents (who invited us) could even hang out because they had to run the party. I understand that they wanted to throw a bday party for their kids, but maybe plan to have the mini-reunion part on a different day/weekend so we can actually spend time with you and catch up.
- Ask and you shall receive.
I've mentioned in passing that I somehow broke the majority of my dishes, so when our friend said she was moving and getting rid of stuff, she offered her dishware to me first. Now I have a full set of almost new dishes! Yay!
- Saying no is (still) okay.
Last Friday we were invited to a bar to celebrate a friend's birthday, however we're going to the same bar with the same people this week, and on Fridays, it takes a lot to even want to go out. I usually just want to go home and take off my pants. So we politely declined and stayed in watching Married At First Sight and eating a White Castle Crave Case and it was glorious.
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I like cold brew...but give me any coffee black and I will think it's disgusting. Ha! I have to put lots of crap in it no matter what!
ReplyDeleteHahaha that's pretty hilarious that they just put up a non-functioning camera to scare people.
That party planning combination sounds like a cluster. Yikes. And staying in and not wearing pants on Fridays is where it's at.
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I can't believe you didn't like cold brew. While it is stronger, I feel like it has a less bitter taste to it. I think you might have got a bad batch. I cannot stop laughing at West Bumblefuck, at first I thought it was a real place. Yeah I'm the not the brightest bulb. I would have been overwhelmed with all those kids running around. I actually went to a house warming party recently and there were so many children running around. The host had no idea all those children would be there and her home is not child proof at all. I accidentally stepped on a little girl, I had no idea she was at my feet. She just threw herself on me. She liked my shoes, they were like hers, mary jane's!
ReplyDeleteI think cold brew is some passing fad. I like my iced coffees from DD thanks. And I am so with you on not wanting to go out anywhere on Friday nights. Chris gets off at 1130 on Fridays and I get off anywhere from 5-6 and so when I get home he is usually bored and ready to do something and I am ready to take a nap on the couch while watching TV.
ReplyDeleteIt sounds pretty selfish to double dip on your mini reunion and and a double birthday party. I would have been pissed I drove all that way to not be able to talk!
All cold brew coffee is not equal. There's one out there for you, I'm sure!
ReplyDeleteI would straight up not attend the double birthday party again. That sounds like hell.
I work much better from home too, although my social life starts to really suffer. It's just so easy to never leave the house! Haha I love that they put up an unplugged camera. How dumb do they think people are?!
ReplyDeleteBahahahahaha @ knowing the camera isn't plugged in... awesome!
ReplyDeleteMarried at First Site is such a train wreck... I love it! I think Heather is a fucking BRAT though!
I LOVE to work from home. I can do boring things like run laundry and other things too while I'm working. It's kind of my favorite. Though a little too quiet by the end of the day... We have the no-smoking within 20 feet of building on our campus too. I don't smoke, and I like the rule because we have all of these awnings etc. on our buildings that make it to where people who smoke under them end up trapping smoke in that area. LOL you walk out and you just inhale tons of smoke. I have allergies, so I like the rule.. I guess. Ha. But we don't have any cameras, and I'm not sure it gets enforced. I love to say "no" to going out sometimes. It's definitely hard sometimes though. I like kids enough (I think...) but that party would be a lot for me... yikes. I feel that way after a holiday dinner with just a handful. Goodness! XO - Alexandra
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I don't like cold brewed coffee either! I tried iced coffee once (by mistake) & it was HORRIBLE!!!! Blah! :p
ReplyDeleteWith the no consequences thing, I guess threatening people is enough. I worked at a store once where we had pretend surveillance cameras and that was enough to warn off shoplifters. You know the camera isn't hooked up but most people don't so I bet most people won't smoke there. As a future dentist, I'm obviously a big no smoking advocate-that being said…if an adult wants to smoke then that's their business. I thought the whole point of designated smoking areas was so that smokers have a place to smoke and be left alone and the people who don't want to be around it can just stay out of the area. That rule seems extra pushy, maybe that's why it's not being enforced?
ReplyDeleteI'm pretty sure I'd be pissed if I drove an hour and a half to find myself surrounded by kids and not able to hang with the people I drove all that way to hang with.
ReplyDeleteAgree that no consequences means I just don't really care. Unless of course its's a moral issue, but a random rule like that... no, sorry.
I LOVE working from home. I get so much done so much more quickly. That's also why I hate when a client requires me to bill hourly, haha! I work too fast to make any money sometimes!
Friday nights are meant for Netflix, boxed wine and sweats—no ifs, ands, or buts. Congrats on the semi-new dishes, that’s so exciting! I admit I’m very curious how they broke, because I’m also prone to breaking any and all glass.
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