crankymemoirs

Talkin' at the Side of Your Mouth

2008-04-22T19:29:00.002-04:00

One thing I hate is when someone can't be straight up with me. In my last post I talked about one of my friends who is mad at me. Almost after a week later she finally responded to my email, which was last Sunday. She told me that she was not mad at me (Hmmph, she could of fooled me...) and the reason why she is distancing herself away from me is because I am "emotionally exhausting" and a negative person and to add insult to injury wrote that it is a drag to hear me talk about the same things all over again. Well, excuse the hell out of me! Now, I admit I am certainly not the poster child of positivity, after all, this blog is called crankymemoirs! However, I am not a negative person. This past six months has been tough. So, I haven't been in the best of spirits. But does that give her a reason to totally write me off? I mean, how rude is it to just start ignoring a person just because you think they are "negative" or "draining" without even telling them why? At least be honest and say it to my face! I would have respected her so much more. And as for complaining about the same things I sat and listened to her vent about her job and how much she was still in love with her ex over and over again and not once passing any judgement! I was a shoulder to cry on and isn't that what true friends are for? They do not leave when you need them most just because they bring you down. We've been only hanging out for less than a year and through her actions she is just not worth it. Obviously, she is not a true friend. She makes realize the true value of the my friends who actually care about me. Oh, well, as my mother says comme ci comme ca!

On another note...I voted today and the fact that voting makes me feel like I'm making a difference is so exhilarating!! I know, I sound corny, but who cares! Oh, yeah, I voted for Obama.

Just say it...

2008-04-19T00:20:00.003-04:00

I have a friend...she's mad at me and she won't tell me why. She revealed to me before that she is passive aggressive. I am not. I am very upfront with my feelings, which means I am confrontational. What is wrong with airing things out and just moving on? Why keep everything under wraps and ignore the pink elephant in the room? ***sigh***As if I need anymore drama in my life...stay tuned!

It's Been A Minute

2008-04-07T19:05:00.002-04:00

Cue Welcome Back Kotter Theme Song. Welcome Back, Welcome Back, Welcome Baaaaaack...

A lot happened since August, but some of the things still remain the same. For starters, I am still at the same company in the same position and still single. I tried to change both of my situations, honestly I did! Ms. Cranky did not spend the past seven or eight months simply idle! Nope, I followed my heart and threw caution to the wind and went after what I always wanted and I had my eyes on two prizes. Too bad, I failed miserably falling on my ass. Not only did I end up heartbroken, but two months later passed up for not one but two promotions! Ouch. So, did I pique your interest yet? Wait a minute! Are those violins playing in the back? Want to know why they are playing? What are you waiting for??!! Read on!

Months back I revealed that I had a crush on one of my friends, let's call him Shorty Doo Wop because obviously he's short. He only stands 5'8". Of course, I am not poking fun at my fellow vertical challenged brethren because I am barely 5'0" on a good day. Which we would make a cute bite sized couple, but that is besides the point. Well, he finally broke up with his girlfriend and we started to hang out more. We had a lot in common. We had similar interests, backgrounds, same social issues, eerily the same taste in music. Unfortunately, we did not have the same feelings for each other. After much courage, prodding from my friends and with a glimmer of hope, I finally asked him out. Only to be rejected with "I see you as a friend." Yep, that is what he said. After many times, I saw him nonchalantly staring at my ass, hips and tits. Yet, Shorty Doo Wop told me he saw me as a "friend". Gee, thanks. My "singledom" continues.

Moving on to my so-called professional life. I have been with my company for almost three years. Trust me with my track record, this is an accomplishment. I've been promoted already and now I've been in my current role for two years now. So, I wanted to move up the ranks in my company, but of course my hopes got dashed because, well, I don't have a penis. Yep, my boss is sexist. Why do I make such a bold statement? Well you do the math. My coworker got promoted to my department and we shared the same job title and after six months for doing far less work than I did and he eventually got promoted to a position that should have been mine! For two years, I mostly I busted my ass and did the work of two people, went above and beyond with my job duties, but in the end my hard work proved fruitless.

Our boss is fairly new. You see, our former boss resigned last summer and our most recent boss joined us past fall, let me refer to him as Kris Kringle. Why Kris Kringle? Because he has a white beard that resembles Kris Kringle's, he's older, archaic and is probably against Affirmative Action when it first started and probably still against it now. Anyway, I noticed that during our first meeting Kris Kringle, always addressed my coworker more than me. Huge red flag! When Kris Kringle had questions about what our job duites and basically what protocalls we followed, he always addressed my coworker first even though he had far less experience than me. You know, I must use a alias for my coworker, let's call him Boomhauer the character from the TV show King of The Hill because he mumbles and his lack of verbal skills renders him almost incomprehensible. Anywho, Kris Kringle took an instant liking to Boomhauler because not only do they have similar backgrounds, white, male, but are proven to be male chauvinist pigs. Bitter...nooooooo!

So, one of the two promotions was given to Boomhauer and the other promotion was given to, well, I will refer him to (Yep, surprise another male)as Yo Sammity Sam. Now, I like You Sammity Sam , but as you know from his nickname he has a little anger problem. When he gets mad he tends to yell, punch walls and slams various items on his desk. And you wonder why I didn't get either position? I WAS TOLD I WAS TOO SHY! Judging from this post or even this blog...I am not shy. Yep, a bullshit answer from a bullshit boss. The saga continues.

Deep

2007-08-19T18:38:00.000-04:00

I looked at this on Hammer's website. All I can say is, SPEAK IT, SIS!!!

How Ironic...

2007-08-19T12:42:00.000-04:00

Never Date a Pisces

Sensitive, emotional, and unrealistically romantic - you are destined to break Pisces heart.

Don't get fooled by a charming Pisces. They'll be clinging to you by the end of the first date!

Instead try dating: Aries, Leo, Libra, or Aquarius

What Sign Shouldn't You Date?

This is the sign that I am most attracted too. Hmmmmm....

Three Reasons Why

2007-08-17T20:20:00.000-04:00

I'm grumpy...

1. My company is laying people off and I fear that I will get a pink slip too.
2. I have a crush on a guy friend and can't do anything about it because he has a
girlfriend.
3. I have to go to one of my friend's daughter's birthday party and still have to buy
stupid gifts and is responsible for picking up the damn cake! This means I will be
surrounded by bad ass kids. FUN!

Wow...

2007-08-14T20:09:00.000-04:00

I know this is only a preseason game, but 29-3...damn.

Crossroads

2007-07-24T19:52:00.000-04:00

I know I haven't written for awhile. This past month has been mad busy. I was working two jobs and going or doing something every weekend. I haven't spent the weekend at home in about a month. Finally, my body said...enough. Last night I quit my second job. I just sat their and with all of this work piled in front of me and stared at the computer screen. The damn thing froze on me! I got so mad that I was about to take the keyboard and smashed it against the screen and that was an obvious sign that I was working too much. After that I walked out, I could not take it anymore. My stomach's been bothering me this past week (stress) and I was dead tired. I know it's pretty trifflin' just to walk out without giving a notice and I am pretty much a hyprocrite since I am an employment advisor, but something had to give. Either deal with one less paycheck, or ignore all of the signs my body is giving me (upset stomach, headache, and fatigue...occasional tightness in the chest)or go to an early grave.

You would think that I would catch up on some rest on the weekends, but they were no better. Though, I was out doing things with my friends, I still needed rest. This past weekend I had the most fun because I did two things I never thought I would do. I went White Water Rafting and camped! My friends and I went to the Poconos and camped up there for a weekend and I had so much fun! Who would have thought that self proclaimed city girl like myself actually liked camping? It was very relaxing sitting around the campfire and looking up at the night sky. I saw a shooting star for the first time! It's so peaceful up there. We ate smores and looked at the Milky Way and picked out some of the constellations. I went white water rafting despite having reservations, well, I was afraid that I was going to fall out of the raft and be left behind, or hit my head on a rock and drown. There were a few scary moments, for example, one of us fell out of the raft, but eventually pulled back into safety, and our raft was stuck on the rock and it almost capsized. I am glad I did it anyway. It mad me much braver and not so damn scared all of the time. I am proud that I pushed myself out of my comfort zone and now I have a new outlook on life.

My body got back at me today. This lingering stomach virus caught up with me and I took a sick day. I got some much needed rest. I feel much better. I am at a crossroads. Another job opened up in my department and I am applying for it. I don't know what's going to happen, but I hope I get it. If not, then I will have to weight out my options. I am ready to to make some life changing decisions.

Dance To Music...

2007-06-10T12:19:00.000-04:00

Dance To Music then you must pay the piper. During my childhood, I often heard my grandmother mention this old saying in conversations with my great uncle. Though, I imagined a Peter Pan like figure playing the pipe and the villagers happily dancing along side of him, I knew what the saying meant. When you do something wrong then you must suffer the consequences. We've all heard of karma, right? I am pretty sure I discussed karma on this blog at least once. Karma is no joke! You put out bad energy in the universe it is bound to come back to you! I am not trying to get all "new age" here. It's the truth! I had Karma bite me in the ass several times, so I speak from experience!

So, why are we not surprised that Paris Hilton is sent back to jail to serve her remaining forty five days? She should and never should have been sent home in the first place! I heard all of the arguments of why Paris should not be sent to jail. For example, the jails are overcrowded or she is treated harshly because she is a celebrity. This is total BS if you ask me. I know this story is played out and Paris being in jail period sent the media in a whirlwind and almost every blogger has their two cents to add to this story, but I must add my two cents too and ask the important questions, what if she killed herself or even more tragically killed an innocent person? This story bothers me because a close family friend was killed because her friend was driving under the influence. He survived and alive and well while she is gone. Over ten years later I still see the pain in her daughter's eyes when she talks about her mother and how it hurts that she did not live long enough to see her three beautiful granddaughters. As you can see, I have no sympathy for Paris Hilton or other celebrities who foolishly think they drive under the influence of drugs (This includes alcohol because after all it is a drug, people!) and think they can get away with it.

Now, Paris is being "evaluated". Awwww, the poor thing is not eating or sleeping, what a shame. **eye roll** She doesn't need to be evaluated! She is just devastated because her looks, fame, and money did not work in her favor this time. She said this is the hardest thing she ever did. I can think of something harder---burying a loved one.

The Streets Are Watching

2007-06-02T13:22:00.000-04:00

My best friend went to her family's barbeque this Memorial Day and to her surprise one of her cousins, who lives in my neighborhood and whom I see from time to time, had some very interesting questions about moi. Well, the next day my BFF emailed me the highlights of the conversation and I am going to share with you what her cousin asked about me. The first question she asked was did I have a boyfriend or was I seeing anybody? The answer is no. The other question was, why don't I have any children yet? Now, I don't have worry about my BFF not setting her straight, and, yes, she did. My question is, is this the only reason why I was put on earth-- to simply procreate??!! Why haven't Miss Cranky had any children yet? Hmmmm, let me see. I am not financially secure yet and is unfortunately still living at home. Yeah, it sucks. Not to mention that I am not even in a relationship yet let alone married! I know...I know... it's 2007 and you don't have to be married to have children. Yes, I get it.

Would I be a prude, though, if I wanted to get married before I have children? Is there something wrong with having my children's last name the same as their father's. No, I am not knocking single mother hood. I actually come from a single parent home and seen how hard it is to be a single mother. Luckily, I was raised in an extended family and my grandmother watched over me while my mother worked her ass off trying to provide me clothes, shelter, and send me to Catholic school because she felt I'd receive the best education there. Really, I'm kind of on the fence about having kids anyway. The only children I can stand is my friends' kids and that is because I can give them back! If a husband, kids, and a white picket fence is in the future for me then fine, if it's not then I am not going to cry myself to sleep over it.

Speaking of my love life, even the cousin's friend wondered about my love life or lack there of! Her friend, who happens to be one of my neighbors whom lives across the street from me, noticed how there are no guys at my door and therefore might assume that I might not even be into guys at all. Oh, for the love of God! Now, I am a lesbian because guys are not knocking down my door asking me for dates!!! I am not mad that he thinks I'm probably a lesbian, it wouldn't be his business if that was the case. I am mad that I am not the only one aware of my eternal singledom! Pour salt into the wounds why don't cha! Yes, I am a very independent woman who does not feel that she "needs" a man or needs a man to "define" herself. However, I am not too proud to admit that, yes, there are times I get lonely. Once again, nosey neighbor, thanks for noticing!

In all serious, I really don't care what people think of me. I told my BFF she can let her cousin and her friend assume what they want to. I told her the next time she sees her cousin tell her that I am seeing a woman named Lawanda and she has been falsely inseminated and we are expecting our first child. That will keep them wondering for sure! I'm always down for a little mind fucking!

A Public Service Announcement

2007-05-28T20:47:00.000-04:00

We all love Memorial Day. I too love the three day weekends, barbecues, and remembering those who served in wars to preserve our freedom. But must we...MUST WE SET OFF FIREWORKS!! I am aware that Memorial Day Weekend is the kick off to the summer season, however, I don't think that breaking out the fireworks a little over a month early is necessary!

I don't know about you, but I do not want to witness somebody losing an arm or a child suffering from third degree burns! The last thing I want to hear is a mother screaming, "Why did this happen to my child!! He was only playing!!!" Exactly. So, please, leave it to the pros besides that is what they are being paid for. Remember, Safety first! Don't you think this year is going by fast enough? With a blink of an eye, 4th of July will be here and you can check your local newspaper to see where the fireworks are going to be displayed, or if you are like me and don't like people and despise crowds, check your local channel listings and watch them on TV.

This PSA is brought you by Miss Cranky. Enjoy the rest of your holiday.

Venting

2007-05-08T22:09:00.000-04:00

It takes so much not to punch Miss Pity Party in the face. Two months ago I had a falling out with Miss Pity Party. I think a more fitting name would be Man Bitch. Yeah, Man Bitch! Yep, she is built like a linebacker to be more exact. Maybe, Andy Reid should have drafted her...hee hee! Well, anyway, Man Bitch, seems a little unstable. She knew she fucked up and refuses to admit she is wrong. She is one who afterall slammed the door in my fucking face when I cared enough to tell her she is pushing people away, lied to me that rest of my coworkers "disliked" me because I had an "attitude" (Actually, she has the attitude! I am not the one who walks around with my face scrunched up like I smelled something bad...unless she already smells and got a whiff of her own stench...okay, that was wrong.), and on top of that she threatened me! Yet, the Man Bitch ignores me like I'm the one who did something wrong!!!

In meetings, she purposely positions her chair so she can't look at me. When it is my turn to speak, the Man Bitch looks away. Talk about immaturity. Today, I was walking in the hallway with one of my friends and she walked by and purposely spoke to him, even though she is not speaking to him either, and snubbed me just to be spiteful! Classy. I shouldn't let this bother me. She is making herself look worse, especially when I don't pay her no mind. I won't have to put up with her long because she is leaving the company soon. THANK GOD!! He, I mean, she is ironically going to my Alma Mater and, trust me, if she thinks our company is bad for back stabbing and being political than she is in for a huge surprise and a sobering dose of reality! She won't be able to burn bridges there like she did here! Where I went to school, they will find ways to get rid of you if you mess with the wrong people. You want proof? I actually heard this from more than one of my professors so the shit is true! Plus, if she wants talk about who has an attitude, well, let me put it this way, my university is located in the heart of the city and she is going to encounter all kinds of "attitude" from some of the women who work in the office. These women don't even give a fuck who is offended by their lack of manners, nor will they be held accountable for it. Don't get me wrong, my Alma Mater is a very good school, but it's not known for it's superior customer service.

What goes around comes around! I just have to be a bigger person until the Man Bitch leaves. God knows, I don't want to lose my job just because I had to tell her about herself and make a scene at work. Plus, she is so big she might eat me alive! It's not worth losing a good job, a paycheck, and possibly my life, you know? I am definitely counting down the days until Man Bitch is gone!

A People Person I Am Not...And Proud of It!

2007-05-07T20:36:00.000-04:00

I think the title speaks for it self. You're not surprised by this are you? Considering the fact that I refer to myself as Miss Cranky and the title of this blog is Cranky Memoirs should have been a no brainer. The thing is growing up I have always had a problem embracing the fact that I was not a "people person". My feelings were hurt every time my mother or one of my friends mentioned, "Well, you are not exactly a people person." Deep down inside, I always wanted to be the bubbly person who was the life of the party and popular person who had a large number of friends. Maybe the reason why I felt this way is because as a child I was painfully shy and always picked on. I wanted to be like my friend who was pretty and popular in school. She always wore the right clothes, had tons of friends, always had a boyfriends, and was invited to parties. Man, I wanted to like her! Then again didn't a lot of people wanted to be like that who wasn't pretty or handsome and popular?

Later on in college I learned the down falls of having too many friends, only to find out that half of your friends weren't really your friends...if you know what I mean. Some gladly plunged the knife in my back, a few were jealous, and a couple were a bunch of moochers, a couple of free meals here and a free ride without gas money there. And what about my yearning to be the life of the party? Well, in my observations some of these people are very insecure and damn right annoying! It's one thing to be outgoing, it's another thing when you have this It's-About-Me-Mentality! I mean, damn, must you always have someone in your face. What about some down time?

I eventually accepted that fact I was not a "people person". I even started to embrace it and liberally tell people that, "Hey, I am not a people person." I divulge this information without being rude or standoffish. I might drop that line in a conversation. Ironically, I am quite polite and friendly in person just don't expect me to talk your ear off. I'm sizing you up and getting to know you. I don't mind small talk, but I always find it more interesting to listen, especially if you are an amazing story teller. Now, that's a skill I wished I did have!

Call Me When Spring is Finally Here

2007-04-15T15:26:00.000-04:00

Spring is my favorite season. I wish I had more time to enjoy it. Unfortunately, winter's grip is too tight and it's still cold and with the Nor'easter it's rainy. That is one thing that will heighten my cranky mood--cold and rainy weather. We've all heard that old tired out saying April showers bring May flowers, but must it rain all of the time? Why does it seem like we get crappy weather on the weekends? What good is it when it's warm and sunny on a Monday when it's rainy and chilly on a Saturday?

The sad thing is it seems like spring is nothing but a blink of an eye anymore. Spring will last maybe two to three days max! Those days are just perfect. The flowers are blooming, the sky is clear, and it's not too hot and not too cold. It's just warm outside without that suffocating humidity. Sure, it eventually gets warm in May, wait a minute, it gets HOT! Forget warm weather! In May the temperature goes from 0 to 60, well, more like, 0 to 90 and with humidity to boot! Then it's not spring anymore it's summer! After that when June comes, forget about it! All we hear about is hot weather, heat indexes, one hundred percent humidity, and check on the elderly! Look out! Here comes the major thunderstorms...violent thunderstorms that causes blackouts, especially on nights when my favorite shows are on. I cannot leave out a murder here and there...sadly tempers seems to flair more in hot weather. Pitiful.

I'll just crawl into my hole until spring comes back...if it only lasts for about two days.

My Take

2007-04-14T12:48:00.000-04:00

As you know, Don Imus got fired as he should. I've been listening to radio stations and reading various message boards on the Internet, and many seem to echo the same sentiments that the media took Don Imus' spectacle too far and rappers also say "ho" in their lyrics, so why is everyone jumping on Imus? Then there are those who went as far to say that Don Imus' firing is an infringement of free speech. You've got to be kidding me, right? All of these arguments are weak. Very weak and wrong...DEAD WRONG!

What Imus said is not okay. When he called the members of the Rutgers Basketball team nappy headed, he did not use that term in a positive or complementary context-- he used it in a racist context. In the black or African American community, if you referred to a person's hair as nappy I can tell you right now that would NOT be considered a compliment. And as far as jigaboos go, let me give you a definition of the word jigaboo which simply means offensive and disparaging words about black people. Oh, what he said should not be considered a big deal, right? Imus is just another shock jock and he says things to help him garner more publicity so he can get more people to listen to his radio show. Once again, lame excuse. One poster's comment on a message board was "Well at least he did not use the n-word..." Hey, you're right! At least, he didn't call us nigger because it is the only offensive word used when referring to black people! There's a cloud with a silver lining! I don't care what racial group he's addressing his racist epithets to. SAYING RACIST REMARKS ARE JUST PLAIN WRONG! WHY ARE PEOPLE DEFENDING THIS MAN??!!! If Imus talked about another ethnic or racial group, I would be just as upset. He is spewing hatred and it should not be allowed or condoned! PERIOD!

Believe it or not, I am not as mad at Imus' racist comments as much I am mad at the fact he called these young women hos! How sexist can you possibly be? He might as well call them whores, sluts, tricks, and Jezebels. Those words are not what you would refer to a lady and what these ladies achieved is far more greater than to be simply labeled as hos. Now, let me bring up an argument that if rappers use the word ho then it is acceptable for Imus to use it. I'll say this again, lame excuse. I agree that rappers use the word ho in their lyrics and should be accountable for their misogynistic tones. Honestly, I am more concerned and annoyed that these rappers use the word nigga. I don't care that some say they use the word and try to make it into something positive. Let's face it, nigga is short for nigger and it's negative connotation will always outweighs the "positive" new meaning that people try to give to it. I hate the word nigga and it saddens me that we still even say this word. I think rappers should be accountable and be barred from saying nigga. There!

These are only my opinions about the whole thing. You can agree with me or disagree, but I am glad that Don Imus was fired. Don't be too worried about him, though. I am pretty sure that he got an excellent severance package and pension plan and he can take his old racist crotchety ass somewhere and to enjoy his retirement. As far as I'm concerned, I'm done.

This Man Still Has a Job?!!

2007-04-09T21:44:00.000-04:00

I am very disappointed to see that Don Imus still has a job after the racist and sexist comments he made about the black members of the Women's Rutgers Basketball Team. In case you haven't already heard, last Wednesday Don Imus called the black team members "nappy headed hoes" and then went even further with his racist banter referring to both teams, Rutgers and Tennessee, as "jigaboos and wannabees" while he tried unsuccessfully to reference a Spike Lee movie. Some say that Imus has the right to the freedom of speech and I do agree that everyone in this country should have a freedom of speech, however, he crossed the line and should be held accountable! A simple slap on the wrist i.e. suspension is not enough. A half assed apology on the Al Sharpton radio show is not certainly not enough! Don Imus insincerity is like salt poured on a open and bleeding wound.

As a black woman, I am offended and mad as hell! In fact, I am so mad that I filed a complaint with the FCC. And if you feel as strongly as I do you can do the same here by clicking on this link, http://www.fcc.gov/cgb/complaints.html. We should take a stand and refuse to condone this type of behavior. I think this is more than a white and black issue. It's a human rights issue. These young women deserves much more respect. I don't care what race they are.

Random Ish 2

2007-04-08T20:28:00.000-04:00

Just Random things that have been on my mind lately. Enjoy!

The Soprano's is finally back on...FINALLY! And it better be worth the wait! I am so happy to find out they have a trivia game! I would so win!
I hate to jump on the Sanjaya bandwagon, you know, if he went bald, you would best believe his tone deaf pretty behind would go home! A lot of people are into the androgynous look, I guess.

I am sorry, but if you are not a model, a size -2 actress, or blessed with a very fast metabolism, skinny jeans are not for you. And I wish that magazines would stop making us think that anybody can wear them because that's a damn lie!

This is an example of what not to act like when a guy rejects you!

In Case You Haven't Noticed...

2007-04-04T19:03:00.000-04:00

I changed my name. I went with my first initial N because I could not think of a clever or a creative name when I created this blog. Finally, a couple of days ago it occured to me. I do call this blog Cranky Memoirs, why don't I refer to myself of Miss Cranky?! BRILLIANT! I swear I am a genius...just kidding!

Lights, Camera, Action!

2007-03-30T20:12:00.000-04:00

This weekend I am attending the 48 Hour Film Fesitval right here in Philly. I had the pleasure of being an extra in one of the films. The people I worked with are not only very cool, but are talented and I can't wait to see the finished product! If you are in town, check it out!

With Friends Like These...

2007-03-16T19:45:00.000-04:00

My last post I just scratched the surface about my another coworker/friend that I had a recent falling out with. So, she tried to make a half ass attempt to make up with me by sending me a greeting card with dancing potatoes. You read right--dancing potatoes. I know that St. Patrick's Day is tomorrow and she is Irish and proud, but sending me a cute Hallmark e-card is NOT going to make up for her slamming the door in my face in mid sentence, lying to me that the rest of my department does not like me and thinks I have an attitude, and threatening me with violence! No, you are going to have to do a whole lot better than that admit for the very first time that you are WRONG and MEAN IT! Even if you admit that you are sorry, I still have no rap for ya!

I So Want To Do This

2007-03-07T19:03:00.000-05:00

I would like to do this to one of my annoying coworkers...I'll name her Miss Pity Party...I would elaborate, but there has been so much bullshit going with this stupid bitch I have no energy to write about her. Expect a post/rant about her very soon...

NOW, THAT'S WHAT I'M TALKING ABOUT!!!

2007-02-26T17:55:00.000-05:00

Girl, I am not mad at 'cha! I have to give my props, big ups, and shout outs to Miss Jennifer Hudson who, in case you have not heard, won an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress last night! I copped this picture from bodogbeat.com of her humble acceptance speech. I am so happy for her. I think Jennifer Hudson winning last night shows that talented people can enjoy success and not be a -2. Yeah, you've seen some of these emaciated looking actresses...I can't believe people find that attractive! I digress. CONGRATULATIONS J. HUD!!

On other news...

I have a bad taste in my mouth. They done did my man dirty!! How can Eagles not resign Jeff Garcia?! I admit, at first I did not want Jeff Garcia to be the back up QB either, but that soon changed when he proved himself and eventually led the team to the playoffs. Now, I am not a football expert, but I think not signing Jeff Garcia is a huge mistake, not to mention a big slap in the face! Total BS!

Ahhhh, Sundays

2007-02-18T19:51:00.000-05:00

I try to keep my Sundays pretty laid back. After a week of working, running around here and there, and trying to maintain some what of a social life I just need a day to unwind. A day to what one of my friends would say to "decompress". So, I woke up around noon partly because I stayed up the night before watching the Noah's Arc marathon on LOGO, that's a whole other post all to its self! I like sleeping in as much as I can on the weekends. I hate waking up early. I am so not a morning person! Anyway, when I finally gained consciousness I took my chi out and I stopped by Dunkin' Donuts and got my usual mocha swirl latte (I swear those things are so addictive that they put crack in them!) and ordered a ham and cheese on a croissant--no egg. Not a big fan of eggs. I came back home and chilled for the rest of the afternoon. I read the Sunday papers and took a nap. Yep, I'm a big fan of naps too. Later on, I went out for dinner with some friends.

Isn't that what Sunday's should be? Simply, a day of leisure? Sundays is a day that one should set aside to relax before tackling another grinding, mind numbing work week.

Happy Valentine's Day? NOT!!!

2007-02-14T18:38:00.000-05:00

I am not going to complain about not having a boyfriend this Valentine's Day or harp on the over commercialization on yet another holiday, thus forgetting its true meaning. No, I am going to complain about DRIVING TO WORK IN HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS! The head honchos stubbornly keep my workplace open and only closes for state emergencies. I guess the only reason for them to close my work place and it not be a state emergencies is if one us dies on the way to work...God forbid! However, it is up to us not come into work or not. After the white knuckled drive to work, I decided the next time we have a mixed bag of rain, sleet, and snow I taking the day off like so many of my smart coworkers did.

You know, I don't ask for much. It would be nice that since I pay both local AND state taxes that the roads be plowed. Is it too much to ask?!! I don't drive a SUV, nor do I drive a car that has four wheel drive. Imagine my dismay as I fishtailed entering a ramp of a major highway and almost got stuck approaching a hill! I am really starting to dislike winter! I hate PennDot because they are shit slow! The roads were better on the way home, though. Of course, the slush today is going to freeze tonight and let me tell you it's going to be SO FUN driving to work tomorrow! I can't wait! That is if I go in...

Where Do I Start?

2007-02-11T12:55:00.000-05:00

Well, a lot of things has been going on! In the beginning of week there was the Pizzera Uno's debacle. Last night, I went to a club and there was drama at the parking garage. They lost my ticket so we had to wait until they "found" my car. Fifthteen to twenty minutes later they "found" my car and of course I didn't even notice until this morning that my driver's side view mirror is completely gone! SHIT! Now, I am crossing the fingers that the parking garage is going to pay for the shit (HA! Fatchance!) and my insurance company will pay for all or most of the damage (If I'm lucky...). To tell you the truth, the night did not start off that great in the first place. I lost twenty dollars and my friend had a beer spilled all over her eventually cutting the night short. On a positive note, I had my eye on this cute guy all night and finally mustered enough courage to ask him to dance and I got his number before I left. So, all was not lost last night in the Illadel...we'll see how this will work out.

On other news...

Drama is brewing at the work place, i.e. plantation. Mr. Playa-Mac Daddy-Pretty Boy got a promotion to another department after only being with our company for six months. Hmmmm, I guess if I kiss the right people's ass and bullshit my way through everything, maybe, JUST MAYBE, I will be promoted to a supervisory position with absolutely NO EXPERIENCE! Sounds like a viable career path, don't cha think? Maybe, I will be chosen over well qualified candidates just because I'm attractive and the managers of that department will think I will look sexy just sitting there in my new office with no clue on how to do my job! Oh, no, honey, you don't have to do a thing...just sit there and look pretty! Hmph, must be nice. I swear Mr. Playa-Mac Daddy-Pretty Boy is a male equivalent of a very attractive unqualified woman who is just hired for "eye candy" who sits there at her desk on display so men can gawk at her all day. If this isn't a text book example of "office politics" then I don't know what is!

One day it will all catch up with Mr. Paychecks and Pussy. I get a feeling that some of his coworkers will not be so receptive to him when he finally makes the transition into his new gig. He survived on being a good talker this long, but why talk a big game if you can't back it up? I feel bad for the people who have to work for him because that department is going to go to hell in a handbasket! Oh, well, at least he is out of my department and I don't have to work with his lazy ass anymore! YES!!!

Pizzeria Uno's Sucks!!!

2007-02-06T18:54:00.000-05:00

I am putting Pizzeria Uno's on blast! The word to the wise. When your customers dispute a bill, you do everything you can to remedy the situation and not cause a scene, not to mention doing everything possible to ensure that your customers will return in the future! What you should NOT do is address your customers in a condescending matter, refuse to listen them, dismiss your customers grievances with a smirk on your face, and then claim that you can treat your customers any way you want because you have a stake in the company. Well, I hope your stake ensures a whole lot of job security because not only did I complain to the VP for this region, but also to the head honchos at your CORPORATE OFFICE! If you should dine at Pizzeria Uno's, please keep in mind that most of the servers are great, but just hope that your bill is correct because the general manager could possibly be a prick!

On A Sad Note

2007-02-04T17:12:00.000-05:00

The Five Spot is gone. A four alarm fire destroyed the night club in Olde City yesterday morning. Normally, I wouldn't have cared a less that a night club burned down, but with this one it's different. Back in college, I used to frequent The Five Spot regularly with my friends. We would go there on Tuesday nights when they had the Black Lily. For those of you who never heard of Black Lily, let me break it down to you. Black Lily was basically an open mic night where it featured new and well established acts, and a few celebrities here and there. I liked it because it wasn't your typical "club" vibe. The Five Spot had that laid back atmosphere to it.

Black Lily is where I discovered wonderful acts like Kindred, Jazzyfatnastees, and Jaguar. I also had the pleasure of seeing Jill Scott right before her CD debuted and she blew up, Black Thought from the Roots for whom I think the Roots are one of the most talented Hip Hop acts out there, but horribly and undeservedly underrated...that's a whole other post, and Musiq, which I must add I am very happy he has a new song playing on the radio now. Not only was Black Lily a place where I saw great live music, it was a popular place where a lot of us theatre majors from Temple hung out.

I also remember going to Latin Night with a bunch of coworkers after work. Latin Night was neat because if you got there early enough you could take Salsa lessons. I enjoyed dancing and looking at the more experienced couples glide across the dance floor. Unfortunately, this was the only Latin Night I went to and now, well, it looks as though I will never get the chance to go to another one. It's a shame because I had so many good memories there. I would like to know what caused the fire, though, and thank God no one was hurt! I wonder if the owners are planning to rebuild it or reopen in a different location? Who knows? However, I do know one thing and that is The Five Spot will be sadly missed.

Could It Be?!!

2007-02-01T18:30:00.000-05:00

Well, well, well, Mr.Playa-Mac Daddy-Pretty Boy had an interview for a job in another department today. Although he did not divulge this info to me, unbeknownst to him I do have my sources. I asked him why he was dressed up and he said that he had a "business function" to go to. I'm thinking to myself, yeah right! He clearly underestimates me. As if I couldn't figure this shit out, I wonder does he expect me to care? I mean really? Why would I be mad? I don't even like him! In fact, him leaving my department would make me happy! VERY VERY HAPPY!!!!! I am full of anticipation! The thought of Mr. Paychecks and Chasing Pussy leaving...oh, how fucking cool would that be! *Sigh*

Crankyisms

2007-01-30T19:22:00.000-05:00

I need to vent. Lately, things has been getting on my nerves. I must let out all of my grievances before I take them out on other people! So, what better place to do it then on my little slice of blogdom, after all, the title of this blog is called Cranky Memoirs, y'know... So, without any further adieu let the bitching begin!

Here is a list of things that has been annoying the hell out of me as of late:

1. I know I will be burned alive on a stake by all the avid dog lovers out there, but they can kiss my ass, MY DOG GETS ON MY FUCKING NERVES SOMETIMES! He's just too damn needy! He will start to whine if you don't give him enough attention and every time I take him outside he runs up to everybody! This annoys me to no end, especially when I just want to be left alone like TODAY! I must admit that I'm still madly in love with the little bugger. Yeah, he got me...

2. Speaking of animals, it's sad that Barbaro was euthanized, but it's just a HORSE! If he didn't win the Kentucky Derby nobody would give two shits! He is in a better place now. Otherwise, get over it!

3. My coworker, Mr Playa-Mac Daddy-Pretty Boy that makes more effort to flirt with every girl (Well, except me because he is too busy trying to plunge a knife in my back!) in the office than doing actual work. I swear that mofo is just there for two reasons...paychecks and pussy! Plus, he has a creepy fetish for Katie Couric! Ewwwww!

4. Paris Hilton. And we care about her because?

5. My mother talking to me while I am on my computer. Don't get me wrong, I love my mother, however it's irritating when you are reading an article on an internet and she just keeps talking and talking and talking. I guess that is many of the perks of living at home, yeah, I'm moving out this year THANK GOD, which brings to me next thing!

6. Why are some shitty apartments so damn expensive?! You expect me to pay money out the ass for an apartment that is a size of a closet?! On top of having to put up with noisy neighbors, lazy maintenance workers, and shoddy upkeep, no amenities, not to mention not covering any of the utilities, and you want me to pay how much? A thousand dollars a month for a one bedroom?!!! AND I HAVE TO PAY A NON-REFUNDABLE PET FEE!! Yeah, right!

7. Taxes. Must you take so much money out my measly paycheck...must you!

8. Slow drivers who insist on driving in the passing lane. I hate you, I really really HATE YOU!

9. Children who misbehave and the parents who do NOTHING about it! I swear one of the worse things is to stand in a long line at a supermarket or navigating through a crowded mall and hearing a spoiled brat sceaming on top of their lungs assaulting your ear drums! I just feel like dropping my packages and shaking the little brat and kicking the parent's ass who puts up with the tantrums! Oh, by the way Pennsylvania decided to pass a law that you can't hit your child under the age of four. Don't get me wrong, I am not saying that we should abuse our children, but a little tap on a behind or smack on the hand would not hurt! You know, I wish they could be that strict with gun control. I'm looking at you Philadelphia. Speaking of gun violence...

10. Over four hundred people died last year from gun violence in Philadelphia! That is fucking ridiculous! How many people have to die before stricter gun control laws are passed? Who ever has to find a resolution to a fight with a gun is a straight up punk! So, how many people has to die before something is done...400, 500, why make it a thousand?!

11. And finally, my evil furnace, who oh so conveniently decided to not work in the dead of winter. That's okay your ass is getting fixed tomorrow. Fucker!

There you have it my crankyisms...

Another CURSE?!!! WTF!!!!

2007-01-25T19:22:00.000-05:00

Maybe it's not the Curse of Billy Penn that kept Philly from winning a championship afterall! Come to find out that the curse is in this pretty red box! See for yourself and you can have a chance bid for the sports curse on E-Bay . Whatever works...anything can help us at this point.

I'm too through...

Random Ish

2007-01-24T19:34:00.000-05:00

Is it just me or does New York look like Lambchop?

Furnace From Hell

2007-01-24T19:12:00.000-05:00

Now, that we are in a cold spell our furnace is extremely unreliable. I swear, it's fucking with us because the repairman was down here to fix it and all of the sudden it started to work! Then after he left a few hours later the damn thing decided to shut off completely! Couldn't the funace stop working a few weeks ago when the tempertures were in the mid 60's? Nooooooo, it acts up when it's supposed to drop all the way down to 0 degrees by Friday! GREAT!

As I type this, the furnace is working, and don't get me wrong I'm relieved, but the only problem is there is no middle ground it's either FROST BITE or a HOT DAY IN JULY! Go figures...

Happy MLK Holiday

2007-01-15T21:25:00.000-05:00

If I could go back in time to a historical event, it would be the March on Washington in 1963. I would love to hear the I Have a Dream speech in person because it has such a profound affect on me. I am very thankful for what Martin Luther King, Jr has fought and died for, but sometimes I think I take freedom for granted. I do take for granted that things that are not segregated like they were over 40 years ago. I can drink from any water fountain I want, dine from any restaurants I choose, and had the opportunity to attend any school I wished. Yes, we are truely blessed for what Martin Luther King, Jr has done with respect to the Cival Rights Movement. So, when I bitch about little things, I look at pictures like this to the left, and then I realize all of my problems are petty to what my people have gone through back then.

There Will Be Always Next Year

2007-01-14T12:37:00.000-05:00

The Eagles lost...'nuff said. I think we are cursed. Have you ever heard of the Curse of Billy Penn? Curse, you wonder, what curse??!!! Let me explain. There was a Gentleman's Agreement stated that no building will be taller than City Hall and years later it was eventually violated in the mid-eighties when they built the first skyscraper in Philadelphia, which is Liberty Place. What does this has to do with football or sports in general?! A heck of a lot! And do you know why??!!! PHILLY HAS NOT WON A CHAMPIONSHIP SINCE THEY BROKE GROUND FOR THOSE FUCKING SKYSCRAPERS!!!! A TEAM HAS NOT WON A CHAMPIONSHIP SINCE 1983 AND THAT INCLUDES ALL FOUR FRANCHISES, FOOTBALL, BASKETBALL, HOCKEY, AND BASEBALL!!! Billy Penn is pissed because his view is obstructed and he's bitter and he knows how much Philly loooovvvves sports, so he decided to put a curse on all of our teams! You think I am crazy? They even have the Curse of Billy Penn on Wikipedia. You can see for yourself! Here, let me give you the link, Curse of Billy Penn

If I am not mistaken, I think Philadelphia is the only American city that has went this long without winning a championship. *Sigh*

Damn you, Billy Penn, DAMN YOU!!!

Just In Case I Forget

2007-01-12T23:50:00.000-05:00

I am crossing my fingers that they beat the Saints tomorrow night. GO EAGLES!!

Some Things Never Change

2007-01-12T22:03:00.000-05:00

When I was in high school, I could not wait to graduate not necessarily because I'd be considered grown and eventually go off to college, it was because I could finally leave behind the cattiness and those stupid cliques. You know "cliques" the caste system that unfairly labels people and pigeon holes them into particular groups? They were the popular people, of course, then there were the jocks, the nerds, the freaks and so on and so on. When I graduated, I was glad that I could leave this behind me. So, I thought...

Flash forward to over ten years later and I encounter the same behaivor out of all places--at work! Now, I am not naive that I didn't realize cliques could not exist in the work place, but it annoys me how adults can act so damn juvenile and refuse to leave the the High School Mentality behind. It looks as though the High School Mentality evolves into Office Politics and like most people I witness this at work everyday.

I see the popular crowd constantly schmoozes the higher ups and, of course, they enjoy the perks of being total brown nosers. They get promoted, head committees, and decides who can be apart of them. This is not fair because everybody should have a chance, but the incrowd turns it into a popularity contest and this is total bullshit for a lack of better words. When they need a room to hold a function, they get cart blanche of which rooms they can reserve, whereas if another coworker who happends to be on the lower tier of the social totem pole will get a shitty room located in the back of the building in bumblefuck.

Another example of Office Politics is how people are treated when they leave our company. Case in point, weeks ago there was an employee who was apart of the incrowd and was leaving. They literally had two going away gatherings including cake in the break room! On the other hand, there were other employees who were pretty cool, but, not, how can I put this, well liked, who only received an email sent to the rest of the staff that read more like a notice that they were leaving than a heartfelt goodbye.

So, you wonder how I fit into to all this. The thing is I don't. All through elementary and high school I was the outsider looking in. I wanted to be accepted like everybody else, but I never was. I had a few friends, some acquaintences and a handful of enemies who made life hell from time to time. As I got older, I vowed to never looked down on anybody. That is why at work I try not to be in a group, a crowd, or a clique, whatever. So, I speak to everybody. You can call me a mingler, I guess. I steer clear of the High School Mentality/Office Politics. There are too many people, in fact, interesting people to be confined into one group. I just find that limiting myself to one specific social circle is, well, boring.

I Don't Need No Introduction...

2007-01-11T22:49:00.000-05:00

New Year. New Blog. New beginnings. This blog is going to be a collage of thoughts, observations, raves, and rants. I promise that I will keep this one going. I promise...pinky swear! Now, just sit back and enjoy--for now.

Random Laughs...

These Geico commercials are priceless!