Archives for "January, 2010"
Wait, what? No, seriously, what??
So. About today.
We finally had the big meeting at work, the one to determine—once and for all—what we planned to do with our logo, branding, and company image going forward. Realize this comes after nearly two months of deliberations in less-effective meetings, so this is kind of a big deal. Now when these meetings first [...]
Jenn vs. The Silent Treatment
I have this coworker who has been giving me the silent treatment for over a year and a half. Because I’m friends with a guy she had a crush on. Because this is middle school, and that’s how these things work.
When I pass her in the hall, on the stairs, or in the lunchroom, I’ll [...]
There’s a reason it’s not in the top 100.
Family Rule #6: No matter what, we will never, ever name any of our babies “Raptor.” Not even as a middle name. Not even as a “secret middle name.”
This shouldn’t even have to be a family rule. Common sense should completely disqualify “Raptor” as a potential baby name. But someone in this family needs to [...]
In case of a Donner Party / Zombie Apocalypse
Family Rule #5: No eating other members of the family.
I’ll spare you the my-body-is-falling-apart gory details, but I may or may not be turning into a zombie. Therefore, this already important rule has become crucial to keeping our little family together. Ryan, being the great guy he is, says he’ll still love me even if [...]
Hallmark is a card company, not a lifestyle
Family Rule #4: In conjunction with family rules 1–3, no other activities/experiences are allowed that would ever be considered for a Hallmark made-for-TV movie.
Yes, this is totally a catch-all rule. There can be no loopholes in the family rules! (Don’t like it? Too bad, my rules!)
Growing up, my biggest fears were falling and failing. I [...]
Band-aids, yes. ICU, no!
Family Rule #3: No serious, life-threatening illnesses. Or injuries involving internal organs, deformities, and/or large spurts of blood.
This is based more on my fears of the unknown than on anything I’ve actually experienced. Needless to say, I’ve been pretty lucky—while I’ve been alive, my parents and siblings have had only a few minor medical procedures. [...]
