I’ve Got Some Issues to Work Through

Posted on September 18, 2006 by Girl Friday

The past few days I’ve been feeling a distinct lack of inspiration for writing.  It’s taken every ounce of grit I have in me to make myself post.  I just know that if let myself skip even one day, soon I’ll be on a downward spiral and you won’t hear from Girl Friday until someone invariably kicks my ass.  Said ass kicking usually come from those damn inspirational (more like conspiratorial) quotes in my daily planner, a fortune cookie, or Lucky 10-Key complaining that she’s bored at work.

Instead of being shaken up by judgmental quotes, I’ll give you a few of my new favorites.

Rosalind Russell, the most famous girl Friday said,  “Flops are a part of life’s menu and I’ve never been a girl to miss out on any of the courses.”  Flops don’t always taste great, but I think they cleanse the palette.  If we always made the right choice, we’d miss the subtle changes in ourselves and I don’t think success would taste so sweet.  I feel like this is a subject that Lucky 10-Key and I talk about on a regular basis.  Just this evening she was trying to tell me not to worry so much about things I can’t control.  It’s hard letting go!  Isn’t it funny how easy that advice is for her to dispense, and yet she has doubts about her recent career move?  I’m glad she got out of her last place when she did!  I was just about to go up there and beat the crap out of her supervisor.  No joke.

Stephanie Goddard Davidson said, “Instead of developing your personality, charm, or intellect, try exercising your character today.”  Oh, so difficult!  Some days, character is the only thing that holds my life together.  I got into a rather sticky situation with the Professional Organization for Women (POW) today.  The president is angry that I’m going to miss tomorrow’s retreat—I told her last week that I couldn’t go.  The fact of the matter is, I am too busy to attend and it’s unfair to abandon my team during such a critical time.  I have responsibilities to attend to, and I don’t feel that I should have to justify that.  It would have been so easy to say something witty to the president to make her like me, but I knew the right thing to do was be honest and not make excuses.  She showed no sympathy for me, and instead made feel like a seven year old.  She asked if I could get out of work if she wrote a note to my boss.  My boss isn’t my mother!  I feel like my contributions at work are undervalued, and she will continue to perpetuate that notion by insisting that POW is more important than my job duties.  Enough with her.  I’m this close to quitting POW altogether!

Hopefully as things calm down, Girl Friday will be at her full strength and she’ll astound you with her sharp tongue and astute observations!  For now, you’ll have to settle for random musings.

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Let’s See How Fast This Thing Can Go

Posted on September 17, 2006 by Girl Friday

Today is a housekeeping kind of post. Lots of random topics and updates…

  • The Pink Fairy has moved! I got a text message this morning—and because I’m totally psychic—I knew she must have just arrived to her new place. She said she was exhausted, but I called anyway just to say congratulations. The Pink Fairy has made a habit of moving to far off places she’s never even visited. First, there was Hawaii; second, there was Texas; and now, she’s in New York! Best wishes to The Pink Fairy in her new city, her new job, and her new time zone! A housewarming gift is forthcoming!
  • I’d like to introduce Neridra, Queen of Anagrams, as my newest Gal Pal. She rules an island and can even make her own crown of jewels and golden scepter. Generous to a fault, she understands my struggle to Just Say No. Queen of Anagrams tells great stories about places I’ve only ever seen on Alias, and they’re all true. She writes the best e-mails, tops my own very eclectic music taste, and keeps pace with my TV schedule. Everyone say hello to the Superheroine of Snarky Seafarers!
  • This Wednesday is Notorious M.A.G.’s 25th birthday. In preparation of this auspicious day, I have lost her new address twice, and left very little element of surprise in her gift. (Did I forget to mention that, Neridra?) I am indecisive, and Notorious M.A.G. is not a huge fan of surprises, so I interrupted her regularly scheduled Nip/Tuck time and asked for her thoughts on earrings versus necklaces. I made the final decision, and I guess I’ll get the verdict soon enough!
  • On Saturday I visited a dear old friend who’s just moved to town! The Missis just settled in a gorgeous home with The Father, and they have a bun in the oven. They are the most hospitable couple, and I look forward to spending more time with them. The Missis knows Lucky 10-Key and me from way back in the walnut orchard days. The Missis and I chatted, then took a walk with the dogs at the posh resort just down the street. We almost, sort of, felt like the rich and famous. Then we got in the Honda and drove back to reality.
  • I spoke to Weltsie this morning, who is on a tri-state visit (Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire), via “tubes” and was pleased to discover that she and her team finished their relay race second. They shaved four hours off of their time from last year. What a feat! I just hope she slows down enough to enjoy her remaining time left on her coast before she has come back to ours!
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You Have Better Things to Do Than to Hear Me Say…

Posted on September 16, 2006 by Girl Friday

I just drank a big glass of wine, so this post is going to be a testament to my commitment to this diary.  There’s a seductive allure to turn up my music and float around in my room, spinning, because sometimes I like to do that.  I like the dizzying sensation.  Instead, I’ve got my glass of water and I’m tapping out these very words to you, my dear friend.

On Being Girl Friday, a list:
  1. I know this city inside and out.  I know dirty secrets. I’ve seen lax security.  I know who knows whom.  I know where to find the best cinnamon twist.  I am your go-to girl for obscure information.
  2. I can mingle with every kind of crowd.  I’ve been to clubs you see on Sex and the City.  I’ve worked the room dressed as a pirate.  I can answer the phone in a multitude of accents.  I’ve hob knobbed with Jay-Z, and sometimes on Saturdays I like to listen to Weird Al.
  3. I am well adjusted and flexible.  I cry while watching TV shows.  I can hold a grudge for months/weeks/days/hours/minutes/seconds.  I unflinchingly want to believe everyone is essentially good-natured.  I’m a cynic, and sometimes, dark clouds follow me.
  4. I like the color pink, but I think boys would like it too if we didn’t teach them it’s just for girls.  I don’t like creepy, crawly things; I’m ok with that.
  5. I like the repeat button in iTunes, and the thirty-second skip button on Tivo.  I like to push yours, but I don’t like mine pushed back.
  6. I wake up early, but I’m still late to work.  It’s the only thing I do with any regularity besides writing.
  7. I don’t feel like I have anything important to say today, but that’s just an excuse.  It’s pretty sorry, and so am I.  Thanks for reading anyway.
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