Summer Sickness

Having a cold, in general, sucks...the stuffy nose, painful coughing, the headaches...but when you throw the common cold in with 90+ degree, humid weather, it really sucks. It started on Saturday, but felt more like a sinus problem. I had a headache, stuffy/runny nose and I was sneezing a lot, but by Sunday, I had the chest pains and absolutely no energy. You can imagine how fun it was to work an 8 hour shift Sunday night. I should have worked today, but I called out to get some more rest.

I think I have a good idea of why I'm sick. I have been on the go for about 3 weeks now and haven't had much rest. Work is taking a toll on me, between my requirements and the people I work with, my work life has been trying. I also haven't had a good nights sleep in a long time. Not to be gross, but when you wake up at 3am and your neck and head is covered in sweat, it's hard to sleep. My new routine is to take my usual daily shower, but also maybe one or two more, just to cool off...which only lasts 30 min. at the most. My apartment really is an inferno, it traps heat like no one's business and it's getting really annoying.

Next week at work we are having our annual inventory. This outside company comes in and literally counts every product that we have in the store. Because I am a team lead, I get to work an overnight shift, 7p - 345a. I am less than thrilled to say the least, but hopefully it won't be too bad. Most of us will probably be delirious, so that might make things interesting.

Hmm, I was gonna write more, but laying down seems too good right now.

Music: Cake - Walk On By

I'd give anything for 10 feet of snow right about now. Stupid icky, hot, nasty weather. Blah.

Schick Quattro for Women

Now, I have never used a fancy razor such as this. I've always used disposables and cheap ones at that; but because my dad signs up to get free stuff, I have a Schick Quattro for Women razor. I am very impressed. You know how when you use disposables, you can feel the razor against your skin? Well, not with this one. It almost feels like the protective cap is still over the blades. It just glides over your skin...and the head pivots, so it moves easily to avoid the ever annoying knick. AND my legs are so smooth...you should feel them. I think I may have been converted.

Music: Elvis Presley - Love Me Tender

A Random Thought

I think I can understand why a person would go into their current job establishment (or former) and just start shooting people. Now, I could never do that...I don't have that kind of mentality and wouldn't do it, even if given the chance...and I'm not condoning unnecessary violence, but I think I can understand how a person could get THAT pissed off with their job.

Eons

You got a wishing well within
That's ready to begin
See how we roll
See how we roll

I'm trying to compromise
Because with me there are no lies
See how we run
It's already begun

Now that I'm back to a pushing pen
That weighs two hundred tons
I'd like to drop it on you
And watch it all fall through

Nobody knows just what
You're battling inside
You can hide
Nobody knows just why
Most everyone will lie
If they need to

The ones who aggravate you most
And happen to be ever close
Seem to be the ones lurching
For the same things that you are searching

The ones that make you feel ill
And you think that nature should have killed

Those you curse when you're alone
Seem to be so close to home

Not an even field to be on
Feels like standing still for eons and eons
Stare it dead in the eye, what now?
All we can do is try to shut it down
Shut it down

Take Me Home, Country Roads

I am reporting from Tulare...woohoo! I drove down yesterday morning and I will be here until next Monday. It is nice to see my parents, the animals, and friends. Temperature wise, it's a tad warmer than OC, but then again, there's no humidity, so it feels the same to me.

I really needed a vacation...work is starting to be just too much to deal with sometimes. It's like nothing pleases anyone there. I could levitate in mid-air and no one would be impressed. I really need a new way to deal with things at work because trying to come into work with positive attitude and not let things get to me is not working. I suppose with more work experience, doing that sort of thing becomes easier, but I am not sure how to do that for myself. Sunday, I was told, that my friend at work influences me...so basically, I dislike my boss, dislike my job, talk back a little bit and actually stand up for myself because I see her doing it. What the hell is that about? I admit that I need to pick my battles and that I have acted immaturely in some situations, but I am not being influenced. I'm glad the bosses at work feel I am so impressionable. I dunno, am I that impressionable? What is so bad about defending your actions or trying to explaining yourself instead of just saying, "Yes, sir, I'll get right on that," or some other bullshit answer? I just know I need to find a way to deal with stuff like this because I know it isn't a retail thing, it's a work thing and I will experience it throughout my life.

In other news, I bought 311 tickets! They are playing in LA on Sept. 8th. I wasn't planning on going for a few reasons, but then I heard some ads on the radio for it and it just about killed me. They're playing at the Greek Theatre, which I hear is an awesome venue. I am also excited because they have actual seating, so there will be no crowding and pushing...that's what I'm hoping anyway. But going to 311 also means no Nascar race Labor Day Weekend...why can't I be made of money?

My roommate seems to think that her brother may like me...it would figure, finally a guy who might like me and he's 13. The world is cruel, I tell you...cruel.

Thank you again for enduring yet another bitch session involving my job...I talk about it way too much, I know...but then again, my life is pretty much just work. Now, for some Honey Nut Cherrios.

7/7/06

I think I'm going to need 2 things to get through this day:

1) Some form of caffeinated beverage

2) My boss not to be at work today, and if he is, for him to leave me the hell alone.

I bet the first will come more easily than the second.

Music: Badly Drawn Boy - Donna and Blitzen

Happy 4th!!

I hope everyone has a fun and safe holiday. :) And remember...we should all be grateful to live here, even if our president is a walking punchline. ;)