Category: ranting and raving
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i've been working on my resume (cv) this month and have come to realize that i've spent far, far too much of my life in retail and it's time NOT to return. how to jazz up the qualifications? after a little research and help from sis, it's looking like i'm actually quite highly qualified in—…
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there seems to be a general concensus that if you are at a loss as to what to give someone for Christmas, the best option is to find an item (the more useless the better, a knick knack in need of frequent dusting is tops) that resembles and or pays homage to something they already…
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it is not necesary to stand THAT close to me in line!!!! (deep breath) i've grown accustomed to the French idea of personal space, mainly, that there is no such thing. but today, at the post office i nearly lost it! and then, this guy starts telling me how to use the damn machine, the…
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step one of year 31: Get Out There action taken: am signed up for local English-speaking singles night this upcoming Wednesday. (hopefully, it will not result in a repeat of last year's disaster date!: "Um, you've got a sandwich crumb in your beard there." "Oh, I'll get it later." Later?!?!….) preparations: must launder The Sweater…
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seems the most shocking thing i can do these days is say something like: "I might take up ski-ing.", which i said to Maria, Phil and Mom when we all ran into each other in the lane earlier today. i think Maria hurt herself. What?!? Don't look at me like that!?! I just might you…
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am tuckered out with yet another cold–don't mind sleeping in, having a stuffed up head and feeling groggy, but couldn't it at least be the result of a hangover? as Duncan so kindly pointed out to a mutual friend–"That attractive young American girl living here is sitting on the sofa, with the dog and blankets…
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when ever i dislike a job (or miss having one!), i shall think of Pretzel Boy and immediately feel better. (warning to those with sensitive dispositions–lots of f**ks and c**ksuckers in that rant link). my suckiest job duties and the stupid things people say in the wonderful world of retail: measuring men's OUTseams for rental…
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my sister is in the process of being career counseled (by a professional). she took a series of questionaires/tests to help identify what she is naturally geared towards and what her ideal working circumstances might be. the list she received this week of careers she's well-suited for includes: Fish Farmer, Politician, and Hypnotist. huh. i…
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it's been kind of a crummy week at 10 rue Marceau. between me and Duncan, there's not a drop of wine or bit of chocolate safe in the house! and now, i've come over to Antibes (pottery class this morning, that cheered me up some) to upload shots of the new work, add some sorely…
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no time is so lonely as time-difference time.
girl at large 