Monday, June 30, 2008.....
Are you like me and actually enjoy popping the bubbles on bubble wrapping? If so, you'll love this link my friend sent to me:
http://www.therightfoot.net/mystuff/whatever/swf/bubblewrap.swf
j
Monday, June 30, 2008
Friday, June 27, 2008
Job Hunting Faux Pas......
Friday, June 27, 2008....
When applying online for a position, always be careful to review what you cut-n-paste as your resume before hitting the continue button.
In my case, some HR rep will quickly surmise that I'm probably not competent based upon the fact that I submitted this information as my resume:
I will not consume more than 10 units of alcohol during the reception
• I will not bring an inappropriate date to the wedding or reception
• I will not make advances towards any inappropriate male guests attending the
reception
• I will not remove any item of my Bridesmaid outfit during the reception
• I will keep my hair and make up fresh at all times
• I will be happy and positive at all times during the wedding and reception
• I will not attempt to out-do the bride in any way
I did resubmit the application with my actual resume, but unless the HR rep has a sense of humor, I can safely assume I will not be getting a call from this Fortune 500 company for an interview.
j
When applying online for a position, always be careful to review what you cut-n-paste as your resume before hitting the continue button.
In my case, some HR rep will quickly surmise that I'm probably not competent based upon the fact that I submitted this information as my resume:
I will not consume more than 10 units of alcohol during the reception
• I will not bring an inappropriate date to the wedding or reception
• I will not make advances towards any inappropriate male guests attending the
reception
• I will not remove any item of my Bridesmaid outfit during the reception
• I will keep my hair and make up fresh at all times
• I will be happy and positive at all times during the wedding and reception
• I will not attempt to out-do the bride in any way
I did resubmit the application with my actual resume, but unless the HR rep has a sense of humor, I can safely assume I will not be getting a call from this Fortune 500 company for an interview.
j
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Common Sense
Wednesday, June 25, 2008......
Thank heavens my sister has the common sense not to sign the bridesmaid contract I posted on my last entry. Personally, if she had, just think of all the fun I would have missed not being able to mock her on the following points of the contract:
Thank heavens my sister has the common sense not to sign the bridesmaid contract I posted on my last entry. Personally, if she had, just think of all the fun I would have missed not being able to mock her on the following points of the contract:
1. I will not consume more than 10 units of alcohol during the reception - Oh please, it's a wedding and I really hope she consumes too much and embarrasses herself so I can mock or imitate her for months. (Yeah, I know, I'm a sweet sister)
2. I will not bring an inappropriate date to the wedding or reception - Again, as stated in #1, the lack of an inappropriate date would be no fun; however, if she does not bring an inappropriate date, I can only hope that she does #3.
3. I will not make advances towards any inappropriate male guests attending the
reception - Oh please....how is this a bad thing?....Imagine all the family dinners and holidays this can be revisited. It would definitely make for better dinner discussion than gravy, passing the salt or the weather.
4. I will not remove any item of my Bridesmaid outfit during the reception - Too many visualizations to discuss on this subject....and my wedding reception is not a Tom Jones concert....
5. I will keep my hair and make up fresh at all times - Actually, I think all photos should include pics of her with makeup smeared --- at least I will not be outdone by my MOH.
6. I will be happy and positive at all times during the wedding and reception - Seriously, as the bride, do you think I'll care or even listen to someone rambling on and on if they are not happy on my day....the expression "talk to the hand comes to mind"
7. I will not attempt to out-do the bride in any way - Unless she is willing to make a complete fool of self, so other guests have entertainment, I have to agree with this one. If she outshines me in a positive way, well, she'll have to leave immediately and will not be allowed to take back the exquisite gift she is planning on giving me.
j
Monday, June 23, 2008
Wedding Fun.....
Monday, June 23, 2008.......
I recently had a discussion with my sister, also my maid of honor, about planning some sort of event for me. She's going to France in September and gave me the option of July or August. Somehow, a July pre-wedding fun event seemed wrong....too early. I suggested October and the only weekend available is the first weekend. She thought I'd be busy racing around doing last minute items. I told her that I may have a fitting, but since it would be a night event, the fitting wouldn't get in the way.
Seriously, if you haven't booked everything in advance then there would be nothing come the day of your wedding. If my fiance hasn't gotten his tux lined up, well, he's wearing whatever he wants and looking a tad out of place at the wedding. However, we're both grown adults and I don't need or want to babysit him. At the end of the day, this is a wedding, lots of good food, drink, music and hopefully lots of friends. The day will come and go, I will be married to the love of my life and I can guarantee that my fiance will not be wearing a tux the next day.
However, with my sister's fear that I should be running around like a chicken with its head cut off, I have come across this bridesmaid contract and should have her sign it http://abajournal.com/files/bridesmaidscontract.pdf so she can spend her time worried and frantic that she might have violated some condition of the contract.
j
I recently had a discussion with my sister, also my maid of honor, about planning some sort of event for me. She's going to France in September and gave me the option of July or August. Somehow, a July pre-wedding fun event seemed wrong....too early. I suggested October and the only weekend available is the first weekend. She thought I'd be busy racing around doing last minute items. I told her that I may have a fitting, but since it would be a night event, the fitting wouldn't get in the way.
Seriously, if you haven't booked everything in advance then there would be nothing come the day of your wedding. If my fiance hasn't gotten his tux lined up, well, he's wearing whatever he wants and looking a tad out of place at the wedding. However, we're both grown adults and I don't need or want to babysit him. At the end of the day, this is a wedding, lots of good food, drink, music and hopefully lots of friends. The day will come and go, I will be married to the love of my life and I can guarantee that my fiance will not be wearing a tux the next day.
However, with my sister's fear that I should be running around like a chicken with its head cut off, I have come across this bridesmaid contract and should have her sign it http://abajournal.com/files/bridesmaidscontract.pdf so she can spend her time worried and frantic that she might have violated some condition of the contract.
j
Thursday, June 19, 2008
Are Brussel Sprouts Considered the New Chocolate?
Thursday, June 19, 2008.....
I emphatically say YES!
I truly believe that although there may not be a Brussel Sprouts national association like the Dairy and Beef industries; it is merely an oversight. I know that there may be some, okay, a vast majority of people that disagree with my statement, but I believe it is because you've just never had them prepared properly.
Brussel Sprouts, I believe to be the misunderstood vegetable as many do not know how to prepare it. Seriously, how can you not love a vegetable that looks like a mini cabbage and has an unique flavor that makes all other vegetables on a plate pale in comparison.
This past winter, I ate at a local restaurant that uses only the freshest, local ingredients. I don't remember the exact dish's name, but it was pork with brussel sprouts on the side. The pork to be the main attraction, but in my case, the brussel sprouts won that honor. I was focused on eating the perfectly prepared brussel sprouts (thank you chef Michel Nischan) when the waitress approached our table and asked if there was something wrong with the pork entree. At first, I was a bit dumbfounded that she asked this question, I had not realized that my entire focus was on the side dish. I and my dining partner knew that I was thoroughly enjoying the brussel sprout, but I hadn't known it was that obvious to others. Kudos to the waitstaff at the restaurant for being that attentive.
However, if approached with either perfectly cooked Brussel Sprouts or chocolate....hands down the Brussel Sprout wins.
j
I emphatically say YES!
I truly believe that although there may not be a Brussel Sprouts national association like the Dairy and Beef industries; it is merely an oversight. I know that there may be some, okay, a vast majority of people that disagree with my statement, but I believe it is because you've just never had them prepared properly.
Brussel Sprouts, I believe to be the misunderstood vegetable as many do not know how to prepare it. Seriously, how can you not love a vegetable that looks like a mini cabbage and has an unique flavor that makes all other vegetables on a plate pale in comparison.
This past winter, I ate at a local restaurant that uses only the freshest, local ingredients. I don't remember the exact dish's name, but it was pork with brussel sprouts on the side. The pork to be the main attraction, but in my case, the brussel sprouts won that honor. I was focused on eating the perfectly prepared brussel sprouts (thank you chef Michel Nischan) when the waitress approached our table and asked if there was something wrong with the pork entree. At first, I was a bit dumbfounded that she asked this question, I had not realized that my entire focus was on the side dish. I and my dining partner knew that I was thoroughly enjoying the brussel sprout, but I hadn't known it was that obvious to others. Kudos to the waitstaff at the restaurant for being that attentive.
However, if approached with either perfectly cooked Brussel Sprouts or chocolate....hands down the Brussel Sprout wins.
j
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
Visit to B&N.....
Wednesday, June 18, 2008....
Last night I had the pleasure of seeing one of my favorite authors, Jane Green, give a reading from her new book "The Beach House".
I have to admit I didn't know what to expect. I knew she was British, so I expected the accent, and I also knew that she lived in my neighboring town. What I didn't expect was something that can only be experienced in person. She was lovely. She shared a bit of her personal life when explaining the journey in writing her last two books, however, that isn't what surprised me. I was surprised because you could tell that she was truly happy and at peace in her life. I don't know her and although many say they are happy, they are not. However, she said it and you could tell she really meant it. Her happiness was infectious. You could read it on her face, in her eyes and in her mannerism. She is one of those people that you knew if you talked with, your mood would lift and wouldn't really know why.
I know that is an odd comment to say about a published author, or anyone for that matter, but it is a rare find in today's society.
I purchased her last 2 books (I own the others) and also scored a great cookbook by James Patterson. My sister and fiance were not shocked by my purchase of Jane Green's books as they knew that was my purpose to B&N, but they both had a similar comment about my cookbook purchase --- "oh wait, you bought another cookbook.....don't you have 200+ already? What's so special about this one?" I explained that it had pictures, which sounds stupid, but an instructional cookbook with more pictures than recipes is a gem in my book (no pun intended). My sister feels that my obsession with cookbooks is because I am frustrated at some unfulfilled destiny in becoming a chef and that if I were one, I wouldn't own as many cookbooks. I beg to differ. I bet that a published author owns a lot of books, more than my cookbook collection. However, my only problem is that none of my friends are published authors and can back me up.
I plan to spend my free time while looking for a job reading these books and maybe, I might even make a dish for my sister or fiance from the new cookbook if they are good.
j
Last night I had the pleasure of seeing one of my favorite authors, Jane Green, give a reading from her new book "The Beach House".
I have to admit I didn't know what to expect. I knew she was British, so I expected the accent, and I also knew that she lived in my neighboring town. What I didn't expect was something that can only be experienced in person. She was lovely. She shared a bit of her personal life when explaining the journey in writing her last two books, however, that isn't what surprised me. I was surprised because you could tell that she was truly happy and at peace in her life. I don't know her and although many say they are happy, they are not. However, she said it and you could tell she really meant it. Her happiness was infectious. You could read it on her face, in her eyes and in her mannerism. She is one of those people that you knew if you talked with, your mood would lift and wouldn't really know why.
I know that is an odd comment to say about a published author, or anyone for that matter, but it is a rare find in today's society.
I purchased her last 2 books (I own the others) and also scored a great cookbook by James Patterson. My sister and fiance were not shocked by my purchase of Jane Green's books as they knew that was my purpose to B&N, but they both had a similar comment about my cookbook purchase --- "oh wait, you bought another cookbook.....don't you have 200+ already? What's so special about this one?" I explained that it had pictures, which sounds stupid, but an instructional cookbook with more pictures than recipes is a gem in my book (no pun intended). My sister feels that my obsession with cookbooks is because I am frustrated at some unfulfilled destiny in becoming a chef and that if I were one, I wouldn't own as many cookbooks. I beg to differ. I bet that a published author owns a lot of books, more than my cookbook collection. However, my only problem is that none of my friends are published authors and can back me up.
I plan to spend my free time while looking for a job reading these books and maybe, I might even make a dish for my sister or fiance from the new cookbook if they are good.
j
Ode to My Sister ....Food Sharing.....
I come from a large family and my closest sister is 4 years older than me. We grew up in the same house, but it wasn't until several years ago, that I learned something new about her......Her inability to share her food with others.
I really should rephrase that statement. My sister will share her food if the risk/reward ratio is in her favor. For example, if we go to the movies, she'll offer her popcorn to me because I may only have a handful. There is no risk to her having most of her popcorn eaten by me, but she looks and feels good for having made the offer.
I share my food and this is how I found out my sister does not share hers. I was out to dinner with her friends and offered up a portion of my dinner for people to sample and her friends became shocked. They did not believe we were from the same family, but yes, we are. I think the funnier part is that I never noticed this trait, but it could also be that she never ordered food I wanted to sample.
However, what I find amazing is that people point this out to her all the time. She typically gets comments when she orders dessert and others don't. They can order a dessert, but choose not to. I think it is the stigma of calories, but heck, order the dessert and only take a bite. Since when is it a crime to not share your food? When was the last time you went to dinner with a friend and expected that you'd be eating what they ordered.
Personally, I always offer my food to sample and rarely ask for a bite from others. I may suggest splitting a dessert, but that happens when the order is placed. I don't know why, but I'm just amused with people's comments about my sister's inability to share her food....
I really should rephrase that statement. My sister will share her food if the risk/reward ratio is in her favor. For example, if we go to the movies, she'll offer her popcorn to me because I may only have a handful. There is no risk to her having most of her popcorn eaten by me, but she looks and feels good for having made the offer.
I share my food and this is how I found out my sister does not share hers. I was out to dinner with her friends and offered up a portion of my dinner for people to sample and her friends became shocked. They did not believe we were from the same family, but yes, we are. I think the funnier part is that I never noticed this trait, but it could also be that she never ordered food I wanted to sample.
However, what I find amazing is that people point this out to her all the time. She typically gets comments when she orders dessert and others don't. They can order a dessert, but choose not to. I think it is the stigma of calories, but heck, order the dessert and only take a bite. Since when is it a crime to not share your food? When was the last time you went to dinner with a friend and expected that you'd be eating what they ordered.
Personally, I always offer my food to sample and rarely ask for a bite from others. I may suggest splitting a dessert, but that happens when the order is placed. I don't know why, but I'm just amused with people's comments about my sister's inability to share her food....
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