just peachy
appearantly it’s to be one of those weekends, rather than just one of those days.
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Entries Tagged as 'Annoyances'
Simple to Complicated in 1.2 seconds
an example of how something as simple as a schedule conflict can quickly become unbelievably complicated because of probation.
I last reported to probation 2 months ago. My PO (probation officer) and I had good reason to believe I would be released from probation before my next appt. But- until the official release I had to remain in the appt roll. We penciled a time on the books with the understanding it was more of a paper trail thing and in the event my release didn’t happen - the time could be easily changed according to my schedule.
The release still hasn’t happened. It’s now time to report in again and I have a scheduling conflict. Shouldn’t be a big deal right?
Here’s where it gets complicated…
The local PO has been changed yet again. This appt is the first with the new PO, who knows zilch about any of the above.
Obviously your first interaction will set the tone of your future relationship. It’s never a good idea to reschedule the first meeting with a new PO because it’s usually assumed that you’re playing games or dodging them.
To avoid starting on the wrong foot, I have to page the previous PO (he’s not in his office this morning of course), wait by the phone for him to return my call, update him on the status of the release that hasn’t come through, ask him to call the new PO and explain all of the above so that I may reschedule without causing a rift, then call the new PO to reschedule.
Something so minor turned into one major pain in the ass hassle.
fucking ridiculous.
Blogger Death Threats
Heard about this?
Blogger Kathy Sierra of Creating Passionate Users was the target of “sexual and life threatening” comments and imagery.
Want to be clear that I do not condone violence or threats of any kind.
Having said that, can we please look at this for what it is?
two of the threats/comments were posted on “two blogs authored and/or owned by a group that includes prominent bloggers. People you’ve probably heard of. People like respected Cluetrain Manifesto co-author Chris Locke (aka Rageboy)…”
So while it was done anonymously, they’ve established the posts were made by one or two well known bloggers.
Yes, they could be psychopaths or shrub crawling stalkers, but I’ll go out on a limb here and say probably not.
the threats directed at Kathy Sierra-
Comment from:fuck off you boring slut… i hope someone slits your throat and cums down your gob
Name: siftee
Email: siftee@yahoo.com
IP: 62.37.152.243
Comment:” They posted a photo of a noose next to my head, and one of their members (posting as “Joey”) commented “the only thing Kathy has to offer me is that noose in her neck size.” “
excerpts from Kathy Sierra’s post regarding what happened.
“Most of all, I now fully understand the impact of death threats. It really doesn’t make much difference whether the person intends to act on the threat… it’s the threat itself that inflicts the damage. It’s the threat that makes you question whether that “anonymous” person is as disturbed as their comments and pictures suggest.
It’s the threat that causes fear.
It’s the threat that leads you to a psychiatrist and tranquilizers just so you can sleep without repeating the endless loop of your death by:
* throat slitting
* hanging
* suffocation
and don’t forget the sexual part…I have cancelled all speaking engagements.
I am afraid to leave my yard.
I will never feel the same. I will never be the same.”
If this incident damaged her and destroyed her life to the extent she claims, she needed a shrink long before now.
The blogger groupies are circling the wagons and making a call for arms over this?
I agree the writings are warped. But I also think she’s over re”acting”. I’ve received threats more violent than these over winning the duel for a parking space at the mall.
What do you think - am I being a hard ass?
Wholeness
Know what pisses me off? Those people who think I’m single because I’m still mourning Rick. Yes I mourned him, yes I still miss him - but it’s been 3 1/2 yrs and I’m single now because I want to be. And that look - omg - I hate that “I know what you’re feeling better than you do…don’t worry you’ll meet someone” fucking look. Like I need a SO to be whole again. wtf ?!
That’s partially what landed me in this mess. The whole “must be in a relationship to be fulfilled and truly happy” song and dance. oh oh - not to forget the “it’s ok if you’re dating again, don’t need to keep it a secret” - urrrhhh!!!!
I wasn’t dating and I was happy. Honestly - the thought of dating wears me out - and it has absolutely nothing to do with Rick or mourning. I was skip fucking happy! and when I’m not happy single anymore - then and only then will I start dating. thank you.
and this template - for the love of God - why can’t I find a template I like?! grrrrrrr
rant over.
