The Society of Crazy Chicken Ladies, A Guy, and a Girl

[keyt1969]

Yay I survived the dentist. But they couldn't do everything they had planned today so I get to go back a few more times. Yay me. Not!

Now to patiently wait an hour til I can go get my muskovey ducklings!

 

[NovaAman]

That is like... NO WAY you can catch me. HEHE. From my understanding, I type a lot. LOL.

I got a new tower. Just the tower. So far am happy. Everything I had worked with the tower. Well, not everything. I had to get a new keyboard. That is ok, this one does not annoy the poop out of me with the tap tap tap of the keys. What does annoy me it that now I have to pay attention to the extra keys. It is a querty, but for some reason, when I reach over to back space, I keep hitting this effen key \. It is really very annoying. Of course, if my fingers went as fast as my brain, I wouldn't be hitting the darn back space key anyway.

I have a pullet who just discovered the egg laying BAWK. She is not laying. But she is just walking around being as loud as she possibly can.. She keeps it up, and I might make a chicken muzzle.

There is a guy on craigslist with lav guineas, Keyt.

Gotta go spend money of food now... Kids are acting like they are dying with out treats... And my kids idea of treats are freaking bananas, peanut butter, and garlic bread. Not together, but... AND NO! Peanut butter and bananas do not belong together either.

 

[keyt1969]

That is like... NO WAY you can catch me. HEHE. From my understanding, I type a lot. LOL.

I got a new tower. Just the tower. So far am happy. Everything I had worked with the tower. Well, not everything. I had to get a new keyboard. That is ok, this one does not annoy the poop out of me with the tap tap tap of the keys. What does annoy me it that now I have to pay attention to the extra keys. It is a querty, but for some reason, when I reach over to back space, I keep hitting this effen key \. It is really very annoying. Of course, if my fingers went as fast as my brain, I wouldn't be hitting the darn back space key anyway.

I have a pullet who just discovered the egg laying BAWK. She is not laying. But she is just walking around being as loud as she possibly can.. She keeps it up, and I might make a chicken muzzle.

There is a guy on craigslist with lav guineas, Keyt.

Gotta go spend money of food now... Kids are acting like they are dying with out treats... And my kids idea of treats are freaking bananas, peanut butter, and garlic bread. Not together, but... AND NO! Peanut butter and bananas do not belong together either.

Yeah everything is too far away...and I won't have any money til next month...that I know of

 

[NovaAman]

LOL. Its the right color though!

 

[keyt1969]

haha yeah.

I'm having a good laugh at myself. I'm really hungry so I tried to find something really soft I could eat even though my mouth is still 2/3 numb. So I got a zinger and tried to eat it but my bottom lip kept getting in the way

I think I must have chewed my lip more than the zinger LOL

Ok, time to go get my babies =)

 

[keyt1969]

Waiting for Gail to say something about that last post...I know her...she won't be able to hold back!!! LOL

 

[Olive Hill]

Nope, I went to Marshall and told them exactly what they could do with it but that still doesn't get me out of my contract LOL

Oh, honey. You didn't tell them right. Want me to give you lessons?

Is it on the left foot by chance?

Ok, DH left me here alone for a minute, so i have a question for you ladies

Opinions, please:

I was brought up that it is your hard work and the little extras that get you noticed in life, but it has been my experience at my jobs that it is who you know and how you look that get you promoted. (I still get noticed, thanked, but passed for promotion)

Is this anyone else's experience too? Most of my aquaintances say "brands don't matter" "who cares what others think" and stuff along that line, which normally i would agree with, but i'm hitting mid-life and i want to do better at my next job.

I also like keeping my house company-ready (i have no kids) and i feel that it is more welcoming to guests than having to clear a seat, but with this crowd it goes mostly unappreciated.........

Am i being too obsessive, or is there something to this "if you want to get treated first class you have to look first class" stuff???

No real opinion on the house thing, everyone should just do whatever makes them happy at home, but on the job front networking and appearance is most certainly a consideration in job placement, promotions, etc. Anyone who tries to tell you otherwise is blowing smoke up your rear. Do brands matter? Probably only if you're in a high powered firm, but appearance absolutely does everywhere and some higher end brands certainly do sell things that look nicer and last longer. The important thing, imo, isn't brand so much as quality. The Wal-Mart heels aren't going to look as nice or last as long as their higher priced and better made counterparts. The thing about it is that if you're gunning for a promotion you need to dress and act the part before you ever get the job, because your supervisors need to be able to envision you in the position. Or, as a very dear business mentor always told me, "fake it til you make it, honey!"

Another thing is that you have to believe you are worth it, and you have to be willing to lay stake to what you want. Nice girls too often finish last. If you're the reading type Barbara Stanny's Secrets of Six Figure Women and Dee Dee Myers' Why Women Should Rule The World are two great books that are both inspiring and pragmatic for career minded women. I occasionally flip through Stanny's book when I get in a rut. It usually helps break me out of whatever funk I'm in.

OMG Olive is hereeeeeeeeeeeeeee !!!!!

Then she's gone LOL

Olive does like... A duck and run!

It's more like a 'click on the thread, realize I have no time to read any of it, and give up'. But you're right, duck and run has more of a ring to it. Today, I've had the past 1/2 hour blocked off for a conference call that ended up being postponed though so I actually got to catch up a bit! It's like a Christmas Miracle.

Quote:
Originally Posted by RBahmer

I had a real good time today at the fair helping my friend show her sheep. I may do some next year. I know I am going to show some chickens next year.

Adults can show at fair?

 

[fuzzybutt love]

Another thing is that you have to believe you are worth it, and you have to be willing to lay stake to what you want. Nice girls too often finish last. If you're the reading type Barbara Stanny's Secrets of Six Figure Women and Dee Dee Myers' Why Women Should Rule The World are two great books that are both inspiring and pragmatic for career minded women. I occasionally flip through Stanny's book when I get in a rut. It usually helps break me out of whatever funk I'm in.

Yes, i am guilty of being the "nice girl" (hangs head) I have helped more people into getting promoted..... Aagh. I will look up those books, thank you! How long should you "look the part"? Should you start plotting from the minute you hand in an application, or do you have time to build up the wardrobe? And should i wear neutrals at the interview also, or go for a "notice me" piece in a basic cut?

 

[fuzzybutt love]

I have always had an interest in "career" jobs, but nothing like debt to give you that poke in the backside!!!!!!!! I'm thinking big, chickens too, lol.
More $$$ + more chickens??? turkeys perhaps???

 

[keyt1969]

THEY'RE HERE!!!