To keep my sanity, I have been reading a lot lately. Escapism at its’ finest. For this reason, the following passage spoke to me:
“There was no reason to dress up for reading. Books didn’t care. Books were just happy to be read”
From Good Luck With That by Kristan Higgins
Trying to bring levity and proof that life goes on. All the while, #NeverForget
Today’s one liner is a funny. Courtesy of my co-worker LG. We’ve been having some data integrity issues lately. People want us to go faster. We both understand being accurate is better even if we need an additional day or two in validation.
Like we always said when I was in audit, crap done at the speed of light is still crap!
Today’s vernacular of haste makes waste
As always more to come.
Today I’m coming at you with more than one line. But it’s one sentiment. Which means I’m going for it.
Society teaches us that having feelings and crying are bad and wrong. Well, that’s baloney, because grief isn’t wrong. There’s such a thing as good grief. Just ask Charlie Brown.
Michael Scott in “the Office”
The world is a good place and here is evidence.
Gary Sinise brings Over 1,000 Gold Star kids to Disney World
#WATWB intention and rules.
“Sorry about my friend. She’s a little slow. Takes her two hours to watch 60 Minutes”
Nicky Nichols in OITNB
Wherever you go …there you are
The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai
Deep “stuff” people. I am sure I’ve borrowed this a time or two. Very appropriate for my current situation.
How’s that for the best opening line ever!!!
Not me y’all … I’m not … you know …
That person who is “you know” is Andy Weir or his character anyways. I refused to watch this movie. The trailer alone gave me anxiety.
Happy Wednesday!
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From “Change of Heart” by Jodi Picoult:
It’s not probable,” I corrected. “Anything is possible.”
As always, more to come.
The things you hear in quality audits are eye opening. While keeping anonymity, I want to share what I’ve learned about the economic condition. Maybe B and I don’t have it so bad huh?
Customer Service Rep (CSR): Let’s fill in some missing info.
CSR continued: Are you retired?
Mr. Jones: No I’m still working.
CSR: What are you doing?
Mr. Jones: Trying to sell cars.
CSR: Is that full time, part time?
Mr. Jones: Full time I guess. If they’re open, I’m on the lot.
CSR: Are you in the finance department?
Mr. Jones: No, I am a salesman. I work on commission.
What’s missing from the above is a tiny piece of information. The customer is 76 years young (as my daddy would have said). Not old. Young. Mr. Jones is 76 and still working@!
He went on to explain he has two grand kids that needed his help. He said he helped them and it depleted his savings. He is living paycheck to paycheck. His words. Not mine.
Then right after this call the next one paraphrased ended like this:
Happy Customer: “I’m going to cry! The savings on my insurance is a blessing. I am going to buy some new clothes for back to school.”
Earlier in the conversation she had said “I shop at Old Navy. I am a teacher with a teacher’s salary. No Louis Vuitton for me”
Makes me realize that B and I have first world problems. Nothing to complain about. Though on any given day, complain I will. Though maybe next time I’ll stop myself and be grateful.
As always, more to come.
This morning I attended the 2nd annual diversity and inclusion summit at the company for which I work. After a really inspiring opening, our first speaker took things up a notch. The theme was be yourself.
Don’t let anyone put you in a box. I don’t fit in a box. I’m a triangle; my sides stick out.
Cheers to all the triangles out there. You know who you are! Go forth and shine!!!
