Janie Jones's World

BACK

2005-01-20T10:41:00.000-05:00

Wow, I've been away from the blog for a while. I've been busy with the holidays and recovering from being sick (there's a lot of that going around this winter). Plus, it's been snowing at least once a week, and an even bigger storm is coming this weekend. The temperature here has been in the low digits anywhere from 20 degrees to -1 degree below zero--brrr! I would much rather live where it's warm. I can hardly wait for spring to arrive!!

ELECTION DAY

2004-11-02T14:16:00.000-05:00

So, I got up extra early this morning and went to vote. There were short lines and available parking. It's amazing how easy the whole process was for me. I've heard that in other states, Native Americans and other minority groups are being intimidated on their way to the polls. It's so sad that in this country known for it's freedom that regular citizens are being harassed and threatened on their way to vote. It's also scary to think about why this is happening. Sometimes I wonder how far we've really come as an American society. Still, I'd rather live here than anywhere else. Hopefully this election will go smoothly and we won't need to have the Supreme Court elect the next president. I'm not even going to watch TV tonight. I don't want to know the results until tomorrow morning.

TRICK OR TREAT!

2004-10-29T14:57:00.000-05:00

Happy Halloween! Sunday I'm going to my sister's for a Halloween dinner and to take my nieces trick-or-treating. I think they're both going as fairys. Kids, they're too cute. I might also be nice and help my other sister move into her new condo. Watch out for those witches, ghosts and goblins, oh my!

OF SQUIRRELS AND CHIPMUNKS

2004-10-28T15:07:00.000-05:00

There are squirrels living in my roof! They make such a racket, too. Rolling acorns up and down. Chewing. Scampering back and forth. I even saw one squirrel zoom back into the hole really fast when he saw me walking towards the house; like he was tied to a string and someone pulled him into the hole. Every moring when I leave the house for work, I find remnants of acorn shells on the patio. They must sit on the roof and crack open the tough outer shell to get at the meat. Messy little buggers. Also, this morning, someone (I think it was a chipmunk) ate a hole through my pumpkin. Left some of the orange entrails on the ground, along with a couple of seeds. Oh, well, that's what I get for living in the woods.

NOT ANOTHER FILE

2004-10-27T13:12:00.000-05:00

Today I get the lovely chore of sifting through files of old certificate information. Isn't filing fun? That is the one job I detested when I used to temp (and even now), it's just so boring. All this technology was supposed to make work easier and generate less paper, but it creates more because people want to back up their electronic information with a hardcopy. Incase the computer explodes.

Don't forget, tonight is the Lunar eclipse. Check it out. The next one isn't until 2007.

BITE DOWN

2004-10-25T14:57:00.000-05:00

This morning I had a dentist appointment. I don't mind going to the dentist because it's only a cleaning and check-up. My teeth are pretty healthy. So, I get in the office and sit in the chair. The hygenist asks if I want the "chair massage" while she cleans my teeth. Sure why not, except it was a bit jarring and when I spoke, my voice vibrated.

Once I'm settled into the chair, she snaps a bib around my neck, and proceeds to take photos of my teeth. You know what I'm talking about; those tiny pieces of cardboard that go between your cheek and teeth, and end up cutting into the bottom of your mouth. Painful! Of course, she had to do this four times. Then the drilling begins. And she goes nuts with the thing. I've never had so much water (and probably my own saliva) sprayed on my face. I guess she had to work extra hard to get the plaque out (I always seem to have a lot). Then when it's over she tells me I should think about getting one of those electric toothbrushes. She also tries to sell me on getting my teeth whitened. Sure, I could use it, but I don't have an extra $1,000 to shell out at the moment. Maybe if dentists didn't charge so much, I'd have it done. And insurance doesn't cover "cosmetic" needs.

Whatever...so she's done and hands me a cool towel to wash my face and hands. Then she tells me the Doctor will be in to have a look. I sit there for another 10 minutes (feels more like an hour, but what do I care? It's beter than being at work). Finally, the dentist comes in and it takes him all of 5 seconds to poke my teeth and, once again, recommend that I get the tooth whitening. I say nothing. I get my bag of goodies--tiny tube of toothpaste, dental floss, a new toothbrush, and a small bottle of hand cream, wrapped in a plastic bag with a blue ribbon tied around it. I skip (not really) out of the dentist's office and take the elevator back down to the parking lot. Hop in my car and drive to work. I make it in by 10:30.

THE WEEKEND AWAITS

2004-10-22T13:50:00.000-05:00

So glad today is Friday. Although it's been a very slow work week, it actually went by pretty quickly. This weekend I am blissfully free and have no plans. I can take care of those small errands that get pushed aside when I'm too busy to get them done, and also sleep late. I need to return a coat I purchased for the fall; it fits comfortably, but looks too big and bulky. I am petite and thin and prefer to look neat and tailored, not frumpy. At least I'll get a refund, I could use the money. Anyhow, happy Friday! See you next week.

YOU CAN KEEP THIS JOB

2004-10-21T13:27:00.000-05:00

Okay, so as I'm sure it's no surprise to anyone, I can't stand my job! It's really boring and everyday I sit here with barely anything to do, drives me crazy. There just isn't enough work to keep me busy on a regular basis. I wish I could do this job part-time until I found something better. But, the problem with me is, I have no clue about what it is I'd rather be doing. How does one figure it out? How come some people just know what they want to do with their lives, and the rest of us stuggle to keep up? I appreciate having the job and I'm able to pay all my bills with some left over for savings and fun, but really, it's not the best situation. I wish I had the answer to my dilemma, but I won't give up! I can't. This job is killing my soul.

A BRIDGE I WANT TO SELL YOU

2004-10-20T10:26:00.000-05:00

Last weekend I was at a friend's house for a dinner party. I didn't really know anyone there but the hostess. While I was sitting at the table having some tea and dessert, this man sitting across from me starts with the small talk, asks me what I do, etc. I tell him and then he goes into this big spiel about what he does. Turns out he's one of those people who sell "vitamins" that are supposed to prevent one from getting cancer, remove all skin wrinkles, better immunity, and longevity. He told me that he owns an "unfranchise" where he goes out and has parties or talks to people in order to get them to start their own "unfranchise". Now, anytime someone tries to sell me something I know is too good to be true, I tend to just nod and smile. Then he starts telling me that other people have started their own unfranchises and can make up to a six-figure salary within three years. Really, wow! Let me run right out and do it, now. I don't fall for this kind of hype. I'm not very good at sales, and believe me that's what you have to do if you want to make the big bucks. Anyhow, I just thought it was amusing that he was trying to "sell" his product to me by promising me everlasting health and longevity with one magic pill. Does he really think I'm that gullible? But, I have to give the man credit for trying, and he wasn't overly aggressive towards me, althought he did give me one of his business cards, which I promptly threw out when I got home.

RAIN, RAIN, GO AWAY!

2004-10-19T12:42:00.000-05:00

Another cold, rainy day, brrrr! Definitely a soup day, only I brought egg salad instead. Lately I've been contemplating finding a new job. I really need to get out of this one and into something livlier. I use very few brain cells at this job, and to add to the agony, I have to answer the phone and deal with annoying telemarketers who get offended when I tell them I'm not interested in what they're selling. And believe me, I get tons of them per week. I have a bunch of magazines sitting here on my desk that I would love to spend the day reading, but I don't think that would be a very good idea. I usually indulge in them during my lunch break. But on cold, quiet rainy days like this one, I just want to be home in bed with a good book or watching a movie. Is it Friday yet?

NOT SO HOT

2004-10-18T15:37:00.000-05:00

Ugh, I have a strange stomach ache today. I feel all beat up inside...must have been from eating dinner so late last night. When I get home from work, I'll be drinking a cup of green tea and just lounging in bed for a bit. Hopefully I will feel better tomorrow.

TGIF!

2004-10-15T12:10:00.000-05:00

I'm so glad it's Friday. This weekend my friend is having an Oktoberfest at her new house. I haven't seen their new place yet, so it should be fun. I'm hoping to see some of my former co-workers there, too. It's always good to catch up with each other. My friend just had a baby so I am going to do a little shopping for baby gifts. Looks like it will rain all weekend, ugh!

WHO GETS MY VOTE?

2004-10-14T08:46:00.000-05:00

I watched the last Presidential debate last night. It should be very interesting come November 2. I think I know who I will vote for. I just hope there are no surprises.

NEW BLOGGER

2004-10-13T14:09:00.000-05:00

This is my first blog posting and my first blog. Hooray for me! Right now I am sitting in my office wishing I was outside on such a glorious autumn day. The sun is shining and the sky is a perfect blue with a smattering of clouds. I love the fall and all its crisp, cool days. The dead leaves whirling at my feet as I walk down the street holding my boyfriend’s hand. This time of year there is only certain music I like listening to: the Grateful Dead, David Bowie, The R0cky H0rror Picture Show, and J0hn Mayer, to name but a few.

Ok...on with the blogging. This is going to be fun.