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Published on July 15, 2008 By crimson In Blogging

I took off early from work today in order to go back and work at my other job. I've got three jobs now, not just a full time and a part-time gig.  The third is part-time as well, and isn't exactly in critical mode, except for when an emergency arises and I have to scramble to get into action.  Usually, the third job is just plugging away with spreadsheets and can be done in my spare time.  Both my part time gigs are almost done, with September being the deadline.

My full time job is in transition. We are making the switch from Flex Pay to tech support. I'm ho-hum about the whole deal.  Yes, the big relief will be no more billing. The problem will be trying to get seriously challenged people to be able to follow simple troubleshooting procedures.  I'm good with the irrated, the fed up, and the completely foul customer. I've got no patience for somebody who replies to my question "What kind of phone do you have?" with a "I got a T-mobile phone."

I'm getting a lot of lines on artistic project opportunities. Sort of along the lines of "If you build it, they will come." It means grant writing, and actual writing, writing.  If anybody hasn't noticed, I've been struggling with a real writer's block.  I need to get over myself, push up my sleeves and just get to work. My writing proposal for Friday's deadline consists of a musical production. I've got a pretty good outline, and a couple of actors/artists in mind who might lend a hand if I get the grant. The only thing that's stopping me, is me. Story of my life, baby.

I'm also pondering applying for another specific job. Again, it's there. I might have a good chance, but even though I currently am unsatisfied with my main job, I still have yet to apply. Somebody tell me there's a cure for this sort of disease.

I am spending as much time as I can with my girl.  She's growing so fast, and I feel like I just have to hang tight and savour every moment of this. She's 5'1 now. She's thisclose to being a teenager, but she's not pulling away, yet.

Not rich, not poor, not wholly satisfied with life, but completely full with love.

Yeah, things are okay.

 


Comments
on Jul 15, 2008

You know, some people, when asked to push "any key", will search for the any key. Never work in Tech Support if you can help it, and if you do, wear an idiot filter.

on Jul 15, 2008
Nicky, good to see you.

I hope you get your writing project up and running too. I would love to write a musical one day. Believe it or not, after recently watching, for the nth time, Mad Max - Beyond Thunder Dome, I've not been able to get the idea out of my head of it being a great stage musical. Crazy, huh?

I hope you and Kole are both enjoying your summer. Our winter has been very mild so far. While this is good for me as I don't like cold weather, it is a clear indication of changing weather patterns.

on Jul 16, 2008

I think i left part of my soul behind in the last tech support job i did. *Shudders*.

 

 

on Jul 16, 2008
Not rich, not poor, not wholly satisfied with life, but completely full with love.


...and all ya really need is love, baby! (glad to see you around, Nick!  )
on Jul 16, 2008

if you do, wear an idiot filter.

yeah, you know it. I can handle the idea that some people simply don't get math and therefore have problems wrapping their heads around prorated charges, etc., but after they respond with 'it's a t-mobile phone' to me enquiring about what it looks like, and their answer is 'it's black', I know it's going to be a waste of time...

on Jul 17, 2008

Mad Max - Beyond Thunder Dome, I've not been able to get the idea out of my head of it being a great stage musical. Crazy, huh?

Not at all! I can definitely see it. As far as the weather goes, it's been one glorious summer so far. A lot of humid days followed by a lot of spring-like days with the occasional perfect summer weather day sprinkled about.

Good times!

on Jul 17, 2008

I think i left part of my soul behind in the last tech support job i did.

I totally feel desensitized. It's hard for me to get worked up about the worked up.

on Jul 17, 2008

all ya really need is love, baby!

simple, but true.  Been thinking about you, glad to see things are going well, and that you are continuing on with your new and healthier "addictions" running and jumping... sounds like a definitely positive rush!

on Jul 17, 2008
Happy to see you. Damn 3 jobs!!

I can't believe Kole is already so tall. That's incredible! You're tall, though, aren't you?

Good luck with everything.