just a short note.

Sorry about that.  I thought- I really thought- that I had screwed up with the pictures of me and my suit.  I took the card out of the camera and plugged it into the reader and there was nothing there but pics of the sunrise I took yesterday.  Good pics I want to show off sometime, but the three shots of the suit weren’t there, so I wrote what I wrote and sat here thinking, "you dummy".

Then, I plugged the memory card back in the camera and there they were, the pics I had just shot!  I had recently posted my job anouncment, yeah, so I just went and edited it again.

I’m well practised at looking like an… well, maybe not a total idiot, but you know.

For example, I just woke up, 20 minutes ago, and totally freaked out.  My bedside alarm clock obviosuly needs a new battery.  It says 4:45 and it’s dark out.  (It’s only 10 pm)  I immeadiately assumed that I had slept through the papers and was now hours late to get them, but instead of looking at the other clocks here, I picked up the cell and called the boss. 

 "oh no!  Whaddya want me to do- I missed the papers!!!" and he had a good laugh at my expense.

I’m hoping that I at least scored "conscientious employee’s points".

 

 

Ok, well, it’s not such a short note.

One of my fomer "favorites", or a person on my favs list, I mean, left a really snarky note about how I looked like a perv in my suit and should get rid of it.

Ok, this is my diary and I have no sense of humour about that sort of thing.

None.

That person has been dropped from the favs list and blocked from this diary, joining one or two others who’ve made dickhead remarks.  I have NO sense of humour about some things. 

This diary is mine to control access to, and although I keep it as open as I want to, that doesn’t mean I will tolerate any shit that I don’t like, and as a Plus member, I have the option of blocking anyone I like, and will, without a qualm.

I am quick to mis-understand, maybe, and maybe I have chips on my shoulders, but if you’re thinking about leaving an assholish remark, really think about it.  I mean, really think about it.  I have a very low tolerance for bullshit, and if you haven’t been a fav long, or have been a distant fav, you get one chance, maybe two, and if you blow it, you’re outa here.

Some of the people blocked are favs of my favs – I see their notes elsewhere.  The woman who introduced me to OD did that- left a snarky remark or three (she got a few chances and blew it) and same with her boyfriend- a series of unwelcome Dr. Phil kind of notes (and those weren’t no jokes- guy reminded me of Uncle Dick, so it was with great pleasure I nuked him)

My longer term readers know who Uncle Dick is, and what it might mean to have me think that someone reminds me of him.

 

 

This is what I consider fair warning, so think about the notes you write, ok?  I’m a nice cat and all, but it only goes so far.

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August 4, 2006

i don’t think you look like a perv in the suit…remember that guy last summer who was hitting on me at my former job? he always looked like a perv (and he totally was, too). you don’t, and you’re not.

You’re absolutely right, it’s your diary and you can allow whomever you want to read it… or block anyone. It’s a wonderful feeling! I guess there’s a fine line… I mean… I want people to feel like they can be honest with me, and tell me exactly what they think, even if it’s not what I want to hear. In fact, that’s partly why I have my diary. But I guess there’s a difference between a criticism that is given with good intentions or with affection, and one that is hostile or ugly or nasty. I’ll always be honest with you. I hope that never has me crossing the line into that territory that will get me blocked from your diary!

I am glad your boss just laughed. I hope I never offend you. It would be unintentional. Good for you for having black lines and sticking to them. I think I envy you being able to just say this is how it is and there is the door. I do it but people have to make royal dicks of themselves over a long time usually before I do. :0/

August 5, 2006

I take people off my list if they offend me or ignore me. It’s definitely our business, who to welcome into our diaries, and hence, our lives. hugs, Weesprite

August 5, 2006

I have looked at your suit my friend and it really looks smart on you and suits you down to the ground. HUGS and HUGSxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

August 5, 2006

random noter — I had to go back and look for the suit. I think you look great in it — in no way pervish. Good luck with the job!! re: the notes — I guess someone missed the life lesson of…”if you don’t have anything nice to say don’t say it all” Have a great day and good luck again!

August 5, 2006

Some people just don’t know where the boudaries are, Cat. There is no reason why you have to keep putting up with them – you have the control here and you use it to keep yourself comfortable here in your diary. Good for you for having that assertiveness. Some other diarists don’t and then they quit using OD. It’s too bad.

August 5, 2006

it’s your diary and you only have to put with whomever you want. i don’t think people should write snarky notes anyway. that’s just plain rude! take care,

August 5, 2006

I agree. People shouldn’t write critically rude or insulting notes in OD land. It’s bad form.

I saw the note yesterday – when I left a note of my own. I cringed. It was a rude note.

August 5, 2006

I’m sorry that you recieved notes like that. I truly am. I really do think that you look very nice in the suit. Try not to let things like nasty notes bother you okay. It’s just the way some people are. Well you have fun, and enjoy your weekend.

August 5, 2006

??? I can’t imagine how that comment got made..I went and looked again, looked HARD, and all I see is a nice, clean cut looking guy smiling for the camera. Don’t get it at all….congrats on the opportunity. Are they going to cover behavior management in the training? Kids on a bus can be challenging…Linette, former elementary school teacher…

August 6, 2006

What?!!! What an idiot. I would have blocked them too. You definitely did not look like that to me. I thought you looked professional.