Category Archives: General Spleen Venting

because now I see the destructive power of a lie

Posted on August 31, 2011 by Frog

My freaky co-worker was offered a job with our client who is taking over our operations. My supervisor did not. Yeah, a little touchy. Among other things that make her freaky, my co-worker is also a consistent liar. I guess … Continue reading →

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At least that’s taken care of

Posted on August 15, 2011 by Frog

We bought a car at the end of last week. It’s fancier than we originally thought but it’s not wacky-doodle fancy. We did well on the trade-in and had a good experience at the dealership. I like the car and … Continue reading →

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I Haz Complaints

Posted on June 11, 2011 by Frog

I’m halfway through my summer courses. There’s one course that is specifically designed for people who are K-12 teachers who want to be instructional technologists at their schools. Hooray for them. It’s too bad the assignments don’t take into account … Continue reading →

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Another banner day in Paradise

Posted on April 27, 2011 by Frog

I just found out the woman down the hall had her wallet stolen off her desk. We have thefts every once in awhile and always at holidays. The victim says she forgot to lock up her wallet, but still who … Continue reading →

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Short, Sharp, Shocked

Posted on April 7, 2011 by Frog

Lest you think all I do is complain about the work situation, fear not. I complain about other things. Here’s a list: The apartment neighbors coming home past midnight or waking up past midnight to attend to the kid who … Continue reading →

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The Deal

Posted on March 31, 2011 by Frog

So this is what I do for a living: I’m a curriculum developer for a small project that’s been running for 20 years. We’re a partnership between a university’s school of social work and the state’s department of social services. … Continue reading →

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Words. Actual Words.

Posted on March 10, 2011 by Frog

I’ve been off from work this week. I was hoping for warm, sunny days, but that hasn’t really worked out. The early part of March is acting like the early part of March, but I’ve still be able to get … Continue reading →

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Tired

Posted on February 24, 2011 by Frog

I haven’t been sleeping very well lately. It’s not that I’m waking up at 2am and then spending time staring at the ceiling. It’s more like I wake up between 4 and 5 and can’t get back to sleep. I … Continue reading →

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All you had you wasted

Posted on November 29, 2010 by Frog

Emailed my school group on Sunday with an attachment regarding feedback we’d received on our project. Monday the one who really should be thanking her lucky stars that she’s still alive responds not with an answer to the multiple questions/comments … Continue reading →

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The hits keep coming

Posted on November 16, 2010 by Frog

Our contract/grant is being sent out for a request for proposal at the beginning of December. We may or may not win our contract back (we’ve had it since 1990). The next six months should just be filled to the … Continue reading →

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