Current Joys

[tdb810]

I might have my old job back. Im so happy I could cry. I was foolish when I quit a couple of months ago thinking the grass was greener or the other side of the fence. I had lirterally jumped from the frying pan into the fire.

Good luck TBC!

I sort of know where youre at. I relocated for a job and lost it after only a couple months, almost 3 months ago, because of a mistake I made. Despite my manager advocating to keep me on, ultimately it was out of her hands. Pretty much was my dream job/location to land after graduation, so the last few months have probably been the hardest of my life. Having extreme difficulty even getting a response to the 60+ applications I've filled out - probably heard back from maybe 5-7? - didnt make it easier. I was worried Id have to move for about the 5th time in 5 years (previously because of off and on school) because I couldnt afford to not have a job any longer as I needed my parents to help out with rent and expenses for September and October, but luckily I finally landed something and officially got the job today! Downside is its about an hour commute, but upside is a nice relaxing drive 1/3 of which is going over the Chesapeake Bay and increased hours/shift differential/weekend differential compared to my previous job totally covers tolls and gas costs, and most importantly I dont have to move from Virginia Beach.

So, finally landed my new job today. Pirates in the playoffs for the first time in 20 years 1 game playoff is tonight...Come on lord, keep the good vibes coming, please.

Good to hear your good news Capt!!!

[capt. scotty]

I appreciate the good vibes Trish and Parker 

[Crispy]

Hi Ray! Thank you, you have inspired me to grow as a person: I'm going to eat more creme brulee, seek out more of JJ's solo work, and give more handjobs to friends. Cheers!

[MrWhippy]

Hi Ray! Thank you, you have inspired me to grow as a person: I'm going to eat more creme brulee, seek out more of JJ's solo work, and give more handjobs to friends. Cheers!

Damn Crispy, just when I thought I couldn't be any more bummed about missing your visit eastward I read this and am now bummed on a whole 'nother level.

Why did you have to rub it in like this, or would that be rub it out like this?

[Crispy]

Poor whippy! I'll be thinking about you, though. ;)

(goddamn phone app, somebody post the bathtub man for me)

[Fully]

I'll take pictures and send them to you, Whippy.

[ms. yvon]

Poor whippy! I'll be thinking about you, though. ;)

unrelated:  great news, capt and chicken!

[ericm]

A buddy sent me this earlier. Not really a joy. More like a current laugh. 

The Washington Post published the winning submissions to its yearly neologism contest, in which readers were asked to supply alternate meanings for common words.
The winners are:
1. Coffee (n.), the person upon whom one coughs.
2. Flabbergasted (adj.), appalled over how much weight you have gained.
3. Abdicate (v.), to give up all hope of ever having a flat stomach.
4. Esplanade (v.), to attempt an explanation while drunk.
5. Willy-nilly (adj.), impotent.
6. Negligent (adj.), describes a condition in which you absent-mindedly answer the door in your nightgown.
7. Lymph (v.), to walk with a lisp.
8. Gargoyle (n.), olive-flavored mouthwash.
9. Flatulance (n.) emergency vehicle that picks you up after you are run over by a steamroller.
10. Balderdash (n.), a rapidly receding hairline.
11. Testicle (n.), a humorous question on an exam.
12. Rectitude (n.), the formal, dignified bearing adopted by proctologists.
13. Pokemon (n), a Rastafarian proctologist.
14. Oyster (n.), a person who sprinkles his conversation with Yiddishisms.
15. Frisbeetarianism (n.), (back by popular demand): The belief that when you die, your Soul flies up onto the roof and gets stuck there.
16. Circumvent (n.), an opening in the front of boxer shorts worn by Jewish men.

[ericm]

My biggest joy!

Today is my daughter's five year anniversary of being cancer free!   

It's hard to come up with the right words to describe what I'm feeling today, but thankful, blessed, and so very lucky are a start.

Thanks to all out there who have sent their love, thoughts, prayers, and good vibes our way.     

[MrWhippy]

My biggest joy!

Today is my daughter's five year anniversary of being cancer free!   

It's hard to come up with the right words to describe what I'm feeling today, but thankful, blessed, and so very lucky are a start.

Thanks to all out there who have sent their love, thoughts, prayers, and good vibes our way.     

Wow Eric!  So great to hear. 

My older sister celebrated the same 5-year anniversary a couple of years ago.  I don't think we really have a tears of joy emoticon on this thing, so I'll just limit this to words.  So happy for you and your family.

[Fully]

Wow, Eric! That's a huge milestone!!!! I'm so happy for you, your daughter, and your entire family! {{{HUGS}}}

[Crispy]

My biggest joy!

Today is my daughter's five year anniversary of being cancer free!   

It's hard to come up with the right words to describe what I'm feeling today, but thankful, blessed, and so very lucky are a start.

Thanks to all out there who have sent their love, thoughts, prayers, and good vibes our way.     

Wonderful! 

[tdb810]

My biggest joy!

Today is my daughter's five year anniversary of being cancer free!   

It's hard to come up with the right words to describe what I'm feeling today, but thankful, blessed, and so very lucky are a start.

Thanks to all out there who have sent their love, thoughts, prayers, and good vibes our way.     

Wonderful! 

That is such great news, Eric!  I miss you!!!!!

[Taterbug]

My biggest joy!

Today is my daughter's five year anniversary of being cancer free!   

It's hard to come up with the right words to describe what I'm feeling today, but thankful, blessed, and so very lucky are a start.

Thanks to all out there who have sent their love, thoughts, prayers, and good vibes our way.     

Thats great news Eric !! 

[ericm]

Thanks everyone. 

Can't wait to toss one back with all of you again. Looking forward to it, and the next round is on me. We'll raise a glass together, and share a toast for this.


Melissa will  have another milestone day on Feb. 14th, so if I don't see you before then, two rounds and toasts will be on me!    

[johnnYYac]

Awesome, Eric!  Happy for you and your daughter.   

[capt. scotty]

Great to hear, Eric!

[MarkW]

Great news Eric - that's made my weekend!

[MarkW]

Insignificant current joy compared to Eric's; Huey (from the Fun Lovin' Criminals) has moved to a new radio show on Saturday mornings at 10am GMT on BB6 Radio 6.

So far today he's played White Denim, Black Joe Lewis & the Honeybears, The National, and a host of other great tunes.  It's making Saturday morning in the office a little easier to deal with.

If any of you guys are ever up and about, link would be here to listen:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/6music

[Crispy]

I get to see Soulshine tomorrow! She's visiting my state to see some band that's playing after Midlake.