.:: Yolospat ::.

You know what’s extremely frustrating? People who don’t even try to read directions, or do things for themselves. They just ask other people without putting any work into finding the answer.

I created a wiki here at work, for easy access to FAQ’s, procedures, bug fixes, and contacts. I have one co-worker that not only refuses to bookmark the site, but will ask me, Jen, what is the number for so and so. Jen, this site is getting timeout errors. Each and every time, with the upmost patience I direct him to the wiki site, and step by step I show him how he can find this huge database of information right at his finger tips. It never fails, 10 minutes later, the wiki is closed and he’s asking another question that seeks an answer, and ironically that answer is found on page one of the wiki. The same page that comes up each and every time he clicks on that wiki link.

Sigh.

Everyone that knows me knows that I think Apple makes great products, and being an avid Microsoft user for over a decade, and buying apple products for nearly as long, I think I’m pretty educated on making and basing my opinions on factual circumstance and use. Think different. Apple definitely does that, however they are the minority. I wish everyone had the guts and balls to do the same. Everyone that also knows me knows it’s a dream of mine to work at Google someday, due to the fact that they care about their employees, they make the environment excellent for work, and they are always encouraging new idea’s and projects. Me, I love projects, and I love working on them, but I work on many at the same time to feed my ADD mind. The Google creed is “do no evil” … however, that can be argued by anyone due to opinion and perception of the phrase. 

Everyone is also entitled to their own opinion on anything they believe in, but don’t call me to tell me how much you hate these particular companies and go on for 20 + minutes about how bad and insignificant they are, claiming they are the worst companies ever. Especially in knowing how much I believe in these two companies. Not only is that inappropriate and rude, but it’s a direct reflection on how you feel about myself.

kthxbye.

Well, this quarter is over and I got my grades back.

I just need to keep it up. Google does take a look at your over all grades and GPA, as well as grades for individual classes. It’s worth it. Class doesn’t start again till the 21st (day my Mother gets here for Thanksgiving) but I can log in on the 19th.

Only one more year left! 

Interesting things happen on my drive into work but I’m usually not awake enough to retain those incidents into memory until I have a chance to blog about it. I just happen to retain that this morning, by whatever means.

So I’m sitting at a red light this morning, in the left lane next to the turn lane headed southbound and this long line of cars pull up wanting to turn. The green arrow comes on for the left turn lane and not even a second went by when someone starts honking at the end of the line, about the same time the first car starts making the left hand turn.

I’m torn when it comes to honking. I’ll sure do it if it’s obvious someone isn’t paying attention and really doesn’t see the green arrow, but this is after I see the person looking down or somewhere else other then stop light, and this is after maybe 5 seconds. I one of those that gets out their iPod or iPhone and changes a song, or checks text messages at a red light because frankly, I get a little bored after a minute or two. In this situation this morning, it was a little different. The person that honked, was just honking for the joy of pissing people off, or maybe to release frustration not otherwise related to waiting a whole second before actually moving. No, this guy that honked this morning was just a jerk. The honk wasn’t directed toward me, but I felt sorry for the car in the front of the line, because after all, it’s morning and how many people are really awake first thing in the morning? Isn’t that what the mad morning rush for coffee is all about?

If you are a honker, maybe you should stop and think about it a little before pressing on that horn. Are you really trying to make everyone else’s morning as bad as yours, or are you just angry? Don’t be a jerk, mmkay?

Everyone who knows me (mostly) knows that my ultimate dream is to work at Google. Every once and a while I’ll go to their job site to see if there is anything new and/or exciting. First place I usually head to is the student section where jobs are advertised for new graduates, because one day I will be a new graduate. Google never fails to deliver.

In my visit this morning I learned they have a Google HQ in Atlanta. That is just way too cool. This is just a dream for me now, but one day I hope to accomplish it and for that to happen we would have to move. Again. I hate moving. This solves everything.

So, thank you Google.

One year ago today I got married to Brendan. I can’t believe it’s already been a year. I’ve learned quiet a few things about marriage.

1. Marriage is a work-in-progress. There is a reason there are so many divorces in this day and age. Marriage isn’t easy all the time. Marriage takes work, by both parties, but the rewards are absolutely wonderful.

2. Marriage has taught me how to appreciate one another. Most relationships I was in before I met my husband were pretty one sided. I was in love with them, and they were in love with themselves. Thus, the balance of the relationship wasn’t exactly on par. It take work on both sides, to appreciate each other for what they contribute no matter how big or small.

3. Marriage has taught me how to compromise. No two people are always going to agree on everything. It’s true, not even the happiest married couples. Being an only child I’ve never really had to “share” before or give over some control I’d otherwise hold onto. The only answer to avoid a crash course disaster was to compromise. It’s performed miracles.

4. Marriage is forever. I truly believe that. Unless being physically or emotionally abused in some way, any and all problems can be fixed and worked out in the end. I get great comfort in knowing that 5, 10, 20 years down the road I might not know where I will be in life, but I know my husband will be with me.

We got a wonderful card from my Mother, and my in-laws have called to wish us well. Happy Anniversary Brendan! And may we have happy years ahead

My Mother sends me lots of emails. Maybe once a month I’ll get one that is actually worth it. Here is her sending “Thoughts of the day” …

?A happy person is not a person in a certain set of circumstances, but rather a person with a certain set of attitudes”.

Today has been a rough stressful day, and this quote applies so much.