Work Stuff

I went to a couple presentations yesterday by this year's batch in the mentoring program. One was typical, and poorly done. One of the presenters was woofy, so I did write "woof" on his feedback.

The second presentation I saw was really well done. Two of the three presenters referred to their notes a lot, but it didn't really detract. They were well prepared and did great on the Q&A portion. I gave them great feedback. Their mentor was woofy, despite my usual unattraction to redheads. I later checked the gay email distribution list (you can be "out" on the list or have your name kept as anonymous), and found his name there. Woohoo.

I met with the HR coach in the afternoon for an hour. That meeting went well. She gave me some ideas. She was pretty optimistic and seemed impressed by my potential. Let's hope that carries through. She suggested bypassing the HR rules (she had been in HR for years) that relate to applying for jobs. You're supposed to apply for a job online and wait for the recruiter. She said to apply for the job, but then contact the hiring manager directly, asking for a chance to meet with them or someone in their area to further explain the job.

I got back to my desk and immediately emailed the hiring manager for the most recent job for which I applied. The manager enthusiastically replied, and she is having me meet with the person who is currently doing the job. That meeting has yet to be scheduled, but I'm psyched. It may mean a big drop in pay (10%, maybe more?), but it might be something I'd welcome if the job is right.

I had my bi-weekly meeting with my boss. She seemed pretty negative, but I stayed focused. I've been doing my part, and I wasn't let her get away with dismissing things. It took over 30 minutes, which is unusual, but it ended ok.

Evening at FCD

Played Scrabble with Steve after work. Then went to Firewood for dinner. Andy was getting a refill, and Steve chatted him up. By the time I sat down, Steve had already grabbed a seat with Andy.

The 30 minutes of club dancing had me laughing as usual. Andy's comments make the best of a bad situation. At least for me. He said something about a "Wrong Way Grand," and explaining to someone that it's going the wrong way, "the way you usually do it." Some people just get worse.

Class was odd. Over half of the students didn't show up. Did they all go to Massachussetts to get married or something? Bizarre. Due to lack of students, I got to dance with Dave Goldberg twice. At the end, we all promenaded out to one big circle as usual. When it came time to hug your partner, he jumped up with his legs around my waist while I held him. We continued in that position and totally missed the "thank you" hand over hand thing. Oops. A bit conspicuous. Double-0-Steven seemed jealous. Guess there's some history I didn't know. Whatever. Steve knows he has no reason to be jealous, that big silly.

Got home and played Scrabble. I went to bed, but watched Letterman to tape "Defying Gravity." They really seemed to abridge the number for TV, and I didn't think the performance was that great. Oh well. I think there was enough for me to play back the tape and try to transcribe the number to play on the piano. I may just have to wait for the CD due out next month.

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Hatred makes the straight crooked

--Hebrew proverb--

Ah, web statistics...

I checked web statistics for my site today. About the only thing of interest to me anymore is the referring site and what was googled. "Beer belly" always seems to be what people google most. I have a new referring site, though. I've been posted to some (not work friendly)Freak Fetish website. I'm listed towards the top as one of the "new" links under "freaks and abnormalities." All it says is "He hairy - like animal." Finally some recognition, LOL.