This is getting old...Im sitting here watching the Yankees/Red sox game on ESPN... Ive got tickets to the Old Timers game in Yankee stadium in a week and a half, and I am looking forward to sitting in the bleachers and all that...but ...I am really, really, really...really... really... REALLY....REALLY...really tired of the Yankees. But i must admit that I am looking forward to grabbing a dog and perhaps a unsalted pretzel in Yankee Stadium.
seriously.
Wednesday, June 30, 2004
Bathroom internet, Money trees, student workers...
Ah, you gotta love the cable modem...especially with the wireless...Im sitting here in the bathroom with the twins while they take their bath. Five years ago, this would have been stuff of science fiction...now I can surf the web while Ian splashes around and turns the bathroom floor into a lake...again.
Someone has stolen 3 projectors from Furman during the last week, over the last 3 weeks. It is amusing to me how I submit a budget request, and can be told that there isnt anymore money (although I must admit that my budget is pretty sizable in comparison to say, the Helpdek), but suddenly, with the spector of the Falcons arriving in 3 weeks and their being a couple of rooms with wires hanging from the ceiling, I suddenly get an email from a vice president essentially saying, "here's $24,000, make it happen..." kinda funny... gotta love those contingency funds that are usually used to fund those "conferences" and "seminars" suddenly appearing...
My newest student worker came in today and told me that her job at the hotel is paying her more and has offered her more hours, and that she has to quit. It seemed as though she expected me to stand up and beg her not to go or something... I was like, "make sure you leave the key on the workstation desk.." these students seem to fail to realize that they are all replacable, especially at 7.50 an hour... sigh... and its always the female workers who are whacked... I think I may seriously give thought to never hiring a girl again. they have proven to be my most unreliable workers, always bringing thier boyfirends in with them, etc... well, I take that back. There are 3 currently who cut the mustard. The others are shaky, real shaky. I guess I will hire females in the future, but they better be good, damn good... Cant really discriminate, but it sure makes me think twice sometimes.
Someone has stolen 3 projectors from Furman during the last week, over the last 3 weeks. It is amusing to me how I submit a budget request, and can be told that there isnt anymore money (although I must admit that my budget is pretty sizable in comparison to say, the Helpdek), but suddenly, with the spector of the Falcons arriving in 3 weeks and their being a couple of rooms with wires hanging from the ceiling, I suddenly get an email from a vice president essentially saying, "here's $24,000, make it happen..." kinda funny... gotta love those contingency funds that are usually used to fund those "conferences" and "seminars" suddenly appearing...
My newest student worker came in today and told me that her job at the hotel is paying her more and has offered her more hours, and that she has to quit. It seemed as though she expected me to stand up and beg her not to go or something... I was like, "make sure you leave the key on the workstation desk.." these students seem to fail to realize that they are all replacable, especially at 7.50 an hour... sigh... and its always the female workers who are whacked... I think I may seriously give thought to never hiring a girl again. they have proven to be my most unreliable workers, always bringing thier boyfirends in with them, etc... well, I take that back. There are 3 currently who cut the mustard. The others are shaky, real shaky. I guess I will hire females in the future, but they better be good, damn good... Cant really discriminate, but it sure makes me think twice sometimes.
Tuesday, June 29, 2004
Interesting...
QUOTE OF THE DAY
Be civil to all; sociable to many; familiar with few; friend to one; enemy to none.
- Benjamin Franklin
Tonight, I am watching "Everyday People" on HBO. It has gotten mixed reviews, but I think it is pretty cool. About a bunch of people in a restaurant and some others, etc...and all the different types of people. Basically, this show is a contemporary view of race and all the crap that comes with it...Complex people, complex answers and the constant tug of war. A great quote from this show, that I think someone else once said... "We all want to be better than our Fathers" Too bad it is just a 90minute movie. Perhaps it will become a show. I need something to replace the Sopranos.
Had a nice conversation with Lynn earlier on AIM..kinda funny that it was probably more talk than we had last week, when we were actually together for a couple of days. How ironic.
Staring to think about racheting up Xmas shopping... I am compiling my list. It is going to be shorter his year...as in less stuff, perhaps more quality and thought behind it.
10:45pm...Time for bed.
Be civil to all; sociable to many; familiar with few; friend to one; enemy to none.
- Benjamin Franklin
Tonight, I am watching "Everyday People" on HBO. It has gotten mixed reviews, but I think it is pretty cool. About a bunch of people in a restaurant and some others, etc...and all the different types of people. Basically, this show is a contemporary view of race and all the crap that comes with it...Complex people, complex answers and the constant tug of war. A great quote from this show, that I think someone else once said... "We all want to be better than our Fathers" Too bad it is just a 90minute movie. Perhaps it will become a show. I need something to replace the Sopranos.
Had a nice conversation with Lynn earlier on AIM..kinda funny that it was probably more talk than we had last week, when we were actually together for a couple of days. How ironic.
Staring to think about racheting up Xmas shopping... I am compiling my list. It is going to be shorter his year...as in less stuff, perhaps more quality and thought behind it.
10:45pm...Time for bed.
Monday, June 28, 2004
Sunday, June 27, 2004
The weekend
It was a both an eventful weekend, and an uneventful weekend.
Yesterday, we went to the Greenville Zoo. Yes, it was exactly what you might imagine the Greenville Zoo to be, but it was just right for the twins first visit to the zoo. I will post a couple of pix later on Monday. Kim had mentioned getting together in the future with the Keaslers and the Millers at Riverbanks in Cola... I think that will be a lot of fun when they are ready to do that. The Zoo yesterday was almost all young families (parents with kids under6 or 7) and it was a great atmosphere.
We got one of those inflatable pools and put it in the backyard yesterday evening. Need less to say, the twins loved it. Brandy and AJ came over afterward, and we played Canasta or something like that.
Sunday was pretty much a nothing sort of day. I dont think the twins ever got out of their pajamas, and we all just sorta lounged around the house. I watched the race in the evening, and just kinda did nothing. Tomorrow is back to the grind of work and summer camps... look for pictures on Monday in the afternoon of the twins at the zoo and in the pool...
Yesterday, we went to the Greenville Zoo. Yes, it was exactly what you might imagine the Greenville Zoo to be, but it was just right for the twins first visit to the zoo. I will post a couple of pix later on Monday. Kim had mentioned getting together in the future with the Keaslers and the Millers at Riverbanks in Cola... I think that will be a lot of fun when they are ready to do that. The Zoo yesterday was almost all young families (parents with kids under6 or 7) and it was a great atmosphere.
We got one of those inflatable pools and put it in the backyard yesterday evening. Need less to say, the twins loved it. Brandy and AJ came over afterward, and we played Canasta or something like that.
Sunday was pretty much a nothing sort of day. I dont think the twins ever got out of their pajamas, and we all just sorta lounged around the house. I watched the race in the evening, and just kinda did nothing. Tomorrow is back to the grind of work and summer camps... look for pictures on Monday in the afternoon of the twins at the zoo and in the pool...
Friday, June 25, 2004
goodness....
Greece takes out France in Euro2004. I feel for the French...sorta. I know what it is like to be a fan of the prohibitive favorite, only to watch said team go down in a fiery heap of flames, disgraced and made to look like pompous idiots. Of course, I dont think I can have too much sympathy for the French, given thier reactions toward the USA recently, and their historical propensity to roll over and die at the first sign of adversity...
KBA, or Kiddie Basketball Association
As I watched the draft last night, actually switching between the Braves, the draft, and surfin the web on the laptop, I kept thinking..."WHO ARE THESE GUYS?" and "WHY ARE THEY DRAFTING THESE PEOPLE?" And I pondered more than once what Brown would be thinking about all this...alas, into my INBOX came the article from Brown. It is kinda ironic, because I was kinda sitting there last night pondering those sorts of things... wishin I had someone to comment about those sorts of things with, but realizing that everyone who I would do that with are hours away...Oh well...
When I heard about VP Cheney cursing on the Senate Floor, I chuckled. I can somehow visualize him doing that, for some reason. Seems like that type of guy.
When I heard about VP Cheney cursing on the Senate Floor, I chuckled. I can somehow visualize him doing that, for some reason. Seems like that type of guy.
you choose, unwisely
..today, i thought I would wear shorts to work. I thought my space heater could keep me warm in my office. I've been here since 7:20... I have $12.00 cash in my pocket... I am wondering if there is a sale at Old Navy up the road on pants right now. Or..since I didnt pack a lunch, i might have to head home for an early lunch. And some pants.
Its always kinda sad when I leave for work in the mornings, especially during the summer. jessica and the kids are usually still sleeping, and I always feel a little sad leaving them.
No beheadings today in Greenville...gotta feel lucky.
Its always kinda sad when I leave for work in the mornings, especially during the summer. jessica and the kids are usually still sleeping, and I always feel a little sad leaving them.
No beheadings today in Greenville...gotta feel lucky.
Thursday, June 24, 2004
that clinking sound in the distance...
that sound you here is the chain clinking against the flagpole...the flag is a white one, and I am running up the flag of surrender for the Braves. I always knew this day would come..eventually. Oh, i've gotten the flag out a couple of times over the past 13 seasons, looked at it and pondered if it was time, but I never had to. This is it. It is over. The run was great while it lasted. Time to rebuild. Just dont change the uniforms.... Long live the Atlanta Braves!
Had a couple of projectors stolen sometime over the past two days. I kinda wanted to see if I could catch the people, but I had to keep the kids while Jessica was out, so I dont think i am going to be able to do it.
Ian seems to be no longer sick. We eliminated milk, going to Lactaid instead, and he immediately seems better. We havent gone back to regular milk or yogurt yet.. we may test that out this weekend. Drop in a cup of whole milk, take him outside and see what happens...
my new evening worker seems to be spending more time with her boyfriend than in the office. She is coming late, leaving early and spending more time either visiting with her boyfriend in the office, or out in the library. Why would anyone NEW think that they could come in and start doing this? Wouldnt common sense say that you need to toe the line in your job when you first start working? And why is it that it is always the girls who are the slack workers for me?
Had a couple of projectors stolen sometime over the past two days. I kinda wanted to see if I could catch the people, but I had to keep the kids while Jessica was out, so I dont think i am going to be able to do it.
Ian seems to be no longer sick. We eliminated milk, going to Lactaid instead, and he immediately seems better. We havent gone back to regular milk or yogurt yet.. we may test that out this weekend. Drop in a cup of whole milk, take him outside and see what happens...
my new evening worker seems to be spending more time with her boyfriend than in the office. She is coming late, leaving early and spending more time either visiting with her boyfriend in the office, or out in the library. Why would anyone NEW think that they could come in and start doing this? Wouldnt common sense say that you need to toe the line in your job when you first start working? And why is it that it is always the girls who are the slack workers for me?
Wednesday, June 23, 2004
My Japanese name
Kaito (big dipper of the ocean)Akimoto (autumn book)
I think that will be my alternate ego from now on.
QUOTE OF THE DAY
If you scatter thorns, don't go barefoot.
- Italian Proverb
I think that will be my alternate ego from now on.
QUOTE OF THE DAY
If you scatter thorns, don't go barefoot.
- Italian Proverb
Tuesday, June 22, 2004
Classic
...sitting here watching Denmark vs Sweden in Euro2004 Soccer. It just... doesnt... get... ANY ...better than this!!! You can throw out the record books when these two get together...!!! actually, the Danes, with their fans all wearing Haggar the Terrible hats, started into their "Na, Na, NAH, NAAHHH...HEY, HEy, HEY, Goodbye!" song with about 15 minutes left and a 2-1 lead. I noted to myself that they were breaking the cardinal rule of gloating/trash-talking...that being.. YOU NEVER TALK SMACK UNTIL YOU ARE 100% sure the game is in hand and that there is NO WAY...NO WAY POSSIBLE, even with a miracle that would tie the score...that you can be made to look like an idiot. Well...under 1:00 minute left,and guess what??? The Swedes score, breaking the hearts of all of Italy, which needed Denmark to lose in order to advance into the playoffs...
Classic
Classic
AH...a perplexing sickness
Ian seems to be having some sort of reaction to something, and we are not sure what it is. He keeps throwing up, and he doesnt seem to have much of an appetite anyway. I am starting to think that it is Milk that is causing the problem. He drank some milk when I got home today, and he threw up about 10 minutes later. The same thing happened this morning. But the ladies at daycare did not mention him throwing up today when I picked them up. Thinking back, when he threw up the other day, he did just eat a couple of yogurt thingies he seems to love. I think we are going to cut off the milk and see if his stomach is reacting to that. That really sucks for him, as he constantly asks for milk to drink.
They seem to have racheted up the AC in the library, as my space heater in my office didnt seem to be working as well today. Also, when I looked out the window at my students, one had a heavy sweatshirt on, the other was wearing some sort of wool headgarb/sarong/something or another (she seems to be of Indian/Pakistani/middle East ) and both were looking somewhat frostbitten.
..note, its been awhile since Ian last threw up (over an hour) and he has been drinking juice and eating Cheese (chedder). i dont know...perhaps he is allergic to whole milk now, or something...Not sure that could be possible this soon. That is the great thing about kids...as many books that we have, it still is a learn by experience sort of gig in dealing with them, as everyone is different. Rylee and Ian are twins, but the only thing that is the same about them is the fact that they were born the same day. They are not identical, and are essentially just like two people who might have the same birthday, but different mothers. Except this case, they have the same mother. So what might be true for Rylee is usually NOT true for Ian, and vice versa.
I got this cool peice of African art from Brown. He noted my mention of needing some for my new office and came through with an authentic piece. Clutch, as usual, from Brown. Boy needs to settle down and get him some white woman to marry... just kidding. He needs to settle down and find someone, period. But.. i always remind myself that i didnt marry until I was 32, so I guess need to cut the bruh some slack, as my HBCU Frat would say when i questioned them as to how they can afford 300 dollars for a weekend at Tuskeghee, but cant afford to pay 75.00 for dues..
I am starting to ramble...
..but anyway, i am going to post a couple of pics tomorrow afternoon. Until then i am going to try to avoid going to Iraq or Saudi Arabia...for ANY reason, lest I get beheaded. Hopefully, i can get the twins through bath and into bed before I have to be paraded before Al Jazeera...
They seem to have racheted up the AC in the library, as my space heater in my office didnt seem to be working as well today. Also, when I looked out the window at my students, one had a heavy sweatshirt on, the other was wearing some sort of wool headgarb/sarong/something or another (she seems to be of Indian/Pakistani/middle East ) and both were looking somewhat frostbitten.
..note, its been awhile since Ian last threw up (over an hour) and he has been drinking juice and eating Cheese (chedder). i dont know...perhaps he is allergic to whole milk now, or something...Not sure that could be possible this soon. That is the great thing about kids...as many books that we have, it still is a learn by experience sort of gig in dealing with them, as everyone is different. Rylee and Ian are twins, but the only thing that is the same about them is the fact that they were born the same day. They are not identical, and are essentially just like two people who might have the same birthday, but different mothers. Except this case, they have the same mother. So what might be true for Rylee is usually NOT true for Ian, and vice versa.
I got this cool peice of African art from Brown. He noted my mention of needing some for my new office and came through with an authentic piece. Clutch, as usual, from Brown. Boy needs to settle down and get him some white woman to marry... just kidding. He needs to settle down and find someone, period. But.. i always remind myself that i didnt marry until I was 32, so I guess need to cut the bruh some slack, as my HBCU Frat would say when i questioned them as to how they can afford 300 dollars for a weekend at Tuskeghee, but cant afford to pay 75.00 for dues..
I am starting to ramble...
..but anyway, i am going to post a couple of pics tomorrow afternoon. Until then i am going to try to avoid going to Iraq or Saudi Arabia...for ANY reason, lest I get beheaded. Hopefully, i can get the twins through bath and into bed before I have to be paraded before Al Jazeera...
Monday, June 21, 2004
Interesting
It is pleasantly surprising to come home from being away from your kids for a couple of days and actually have your kids start an actual conversation with you that both of you seem to understand. Its amazing how fast they learn and pick up things, and how fast developments happen.
ian seems to have some sort of stomach virus that is somewhat nasty. I am just hoping he doesnt give it to me or Jessica or Rylee. But he has definitley lost some weight because of it, but he is eating better now, and seems to be recovering.
Seems like a couple of football players for Furman are working for the Post Office. Kinda funny, considering that they delivered 3 game tapes that coaches trade among rival schools to me. It said on the outside of the package "GAME FILM" on the outside of it. In big bold print. Hmmm.... it also said on the package "To Furman University Football Video Coordinator". Now, while I have filmed a few Marching Band shows, and my students have filmed the basketball team a couple of seasons, I havent gotten a sniff or whiff of anything football related (except for when their LCD projector in the above mentioned film room when offline, and they were in a panic for me to fix the situation), except for standing beside the football trainer stooges waiting for halftime to film the band. I get more play and perks from the NFL Falcons than the the furman football team.
Yesterday was the longest day of the year. THANK GOD!!! i hate the long days. I much prefer when the sun goes down at 5:30. Anc I also dont have to fight with the twins, who wonder why they have to go to bed while the sun is pouring through thier window...
ian seems to have some sort of stomach virus that is somewhat nasty. I am just hoping he doesnt give it to me or Jessica or Rylee. But he has definitley lost some weight because of it, but he is eating better now, and seems to be recovering.
Seems like a couple of football players for Furman are working for the Post Office. Kinda funny, considering that they delivered 3 game tapes that coaches trade among rival schools to me. It said on the outside of the package "GAME FILM" on the outside of it. In big bold print. Hmmm.... it also said on the package "To Furman University Football Video Coordinator". Now, while I have filmed a few Marching Band shows, and my students have filmed the basketball team a couple of seasons, I havent gotten a sniff or whiff of anything football related (except for when their LCD projector in the above mentioned film room when offline, and they were in a panic for me to fix the situation), except for standing beside the football trainer stooges waiting for halftime to film the band. I get more play and perks from the NFL Falcons than the the furman football team.
Yesterday was the longest day of the year. THANK GOD!!! i hate the long days. I much prefer when the sun goes down at 5:30. Anc I also dont have to fight with the twins, who wonder why they have to go to bed while the sun is pouring through thier window...
Sunday, June 20, 2004
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