Tag Archives: BOREDOM

The October of My Discontent

Posted on October 8, 2010 by

Today we were allowed a very rare “jeans day” at work. Only a few times a year are we allowed to wear jeans, although I have no idea why. We are not a retail establishment and we rarely have customers … Continue reading →

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Today’s Boredom Meter: Low

Posted on September 1, 2009 by

Today I learned that I will get to host a small exhibit for my employer next week. It’s not quite a tradeshow, but I’ll have a small booth and can talk to people. So, I’m excited about that. My boss … Continue reading →

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Today’s Cheers and Jeers

Posted on July 30, 2009 by

CHEERS: Chocolate chip cookies Filtered Water President Obama Peanut butter Horses Baby cows (especially Whitey, my friendy) “Dear Prudence” every Thursday Whiteboards JEERS: The stupid woman in front of me in line at WalMart Chocolate chip cookie breath Glenn Beck … Continue reading →

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Goethe

Posted on July 21, 2009 by

“At the moment of commitment, the universe conspires with you!” – Goethe Back to the underground. Today my boss is out of the office, but another boss and employee are in the office and they are having a meeting that … Continue reading →

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Where one door closes,

Posted on July 20, 2009 by

another opens. So begins my Monday morning. I’m reframing my brain to see this job as an opportunity to explore what else I really want to do. I’m safe–I have an acceptable paycheck, good health insurance, and nice people to work with … Continue reading →

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Two Hours Till Friday Night

Posted on July 17, 2009 by

Only 2 more hours until I leave work on a Friday. I really need a weekend. My job’s been OK this week, better than most, actually. Today I met another one of my predecessors at a work function. What an … Continue reading →

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At This Rate . . .

Posted on July 16, 2009 by

. . .I’m not sure I will make it to the fall of 2010, much less the spring of 2011. I have a few tasks today, but they’re so BORING! I’ve lost the “hang in there” approach I had a … Continue reading →

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A Paid Semi-Vacation

Posted on July 13, 2009 by

That’s how I’m thinking of this job. I get paid to be here and not do much. Since that’s not changing, my husband said this weekend: “Feel free to quit at any time.” I have a new idea. If I … Continue reading →

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A Busy Time at Work

Posted on July 10, 2009 by

I made it to Friday. It’s almost 9:00 AM, too, so I am well on my way to getting through this week. It’s a “busy” time for “us” at work. We have a big party to host at the end … Continue reading →

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A Bit of Light

Posted on July 8, 2009 by

Is that what I’m looking for when I talk about being creative? What would it mean to find my creative energies and use them at work?
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