Just another uneventful day of work.
It wasn't until the end of the day that I ran into someone who was in the round table I facilitated yesterday. He said he was happy to hear that I had been asked to do all the ongoing training for our department. As someone who tries to take compliments well but am sometimes awkward about it, I just said thank you. He continued by saying the department meeting I had put together for our department [3 months ago mind you] was the best, most well put together meeting he has ever been to, not only for our company, but all 8 companies he's worked for in his career.
Just something that made me smile. It's amazing how nice people can really make the world go round.
In another note, I have a big meeting tomorrow afternoon with the managers in my department as well as the department I would like to move to, hopefully I don't completely bomb it! ;)
Oh, and apparently I someone from Germany who has read my blog. Kind of cool since I just started it this week.
Also - I think I have decided to dress up as Kelly Kapowski for Halloween. Bring on the teased hair, hair spray, high waisted jeans, keds, etc.
EMH
Thursday, October 20, 2011
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Job Security.
So I think we can all agree that we all hate our jobs from time to time. I am no different than the rest. People can be stupid, annoying, crazy, etc. and I have to be civil. I have some great co-workers that keep me sane - you know who you are. It's funny, because some of us are completely opposite, a few of those closet to me are a grandfather, a mom of 3, and a tattooed DJ. Although we can seem very opposite, especially on the outside, we get along great. Craig, the DJ and I secret vent to each other on Twitter. Great way to let off steam!
So I got a new boss in July. My old boss was incredible - laid back, but got the job done. My new boss - just not so much. She tries to be a hard ass, but then will try to come and distract at the worst possible time. I'm sure I'll go into further details as I get more into they blogging, but just know she drives me crazy, and not in a good way.
So this week, my company decided to have a casual week. They pick the most ridiculous reasons to have these casual weeks, but I can never complain. I am more than happy to jump into a pair of jeans instead of slacks, skirt, or dress, especially when the weather drops 40 degrees. Today my boss decides to put on a pair of leggings [supposedly against dress code], a short a$$ dress, and knee high-hooker boots. I understand that it is casual week, but I don't think street-walker is what they had in mind when scheduling the casual week.
I've somehow gotten lucky enough to have another manager in my department make it her mission to aid in my development. I have never had an official "mentor" at work although my company encourages it. Marshette has gone out of her way to give me opportunities that give me great visibility and hopefully set me up for a nice promotion in the future. It involves a lot of responsibility, but something I'm incredibly blessed and excited to be a part of! She challenges me and wants what is best for me. She tested me today by asking me to be a part of a round table and take notes today. Much to my surprise she introduced us and then said, "Emily, go ahead." Somehow I can roll with the punches and it went fairly well, besides one jerk-off. I think it is because of the passion I have for the project and interest in bettering my area and my development. The jerk-off was trying to make a big deal about something he wasn't even involved in - too funny.
As crazy busy work has been, I often time remind myself that this is incredible job security for me. I am lucky to have a job, that pays pretty well, and gives me opportunities to grow in an incredible company.
Hope everyone is half as blessed as I am!
EMH
So I got a new boss in July. My old boss was incredible - laid back, but got the job done. My new boss - just not so much. She tries to be a hard ass, but then will try to come and distract at the worst possible time. I'm sure I'll go into further details as I get more into they blogging, but just know she drives me crazy, and not in a good way.
So this week, my company decided to have a casual week. They pick the most ridiculous reasons to have these casual weeks, but I can never complain. I am more than happy to jump into a pair of jeans instead of slacks, skirt, or dress, especially when the weather drops 40 degrees. Today my boss decides to put on a pair of leggings [supposedly against dress code], a short a$$ dress, and knee high-hooker boots. I understand that it is casual week, but I don't think street-walker is what they had in mind when scheduling the casual week.
I've somehow gotten lucky enough to have another manager in my department make it her mission to aid in my development. I have never had an official "mentor" at work although my company encourages it. Marshette has gone out of her way to give me opportunities that give me great visibility and hopefully set me up for a nice promotion in the future. It involves a lot of responsibility, but something I'm incredibly blessed and excited to be a part of! She challenges me and wants what is best for me. She tested me today by asking me to be a part of a round table and take notes today. Much to my surprise she introduced us and then said, "Emily, go ahead." Somehow I can roll with the punches and it went fairly well, besides one jerk-off. I think it is because of the passion I have for the project and interest in bettering my area and my development. The jerk-off was trying to make a big deal about something he wasn't even involved in - too funny.
As crazy busy work has been, I often time remind myself that this is incredible job security for me. I am lucky to have a job, that pays pretty well, and gives me opportunities to grow in an incredible company.
Hope everyone is half as blessed as I am!
EMH
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Inaugural Gamma Phi Beta Run for Rissa 5k.
Not to get emotional from the start, but I wear my heart on my sleeve. I want to tell you about a wonderful woman whose life was cut far too short. Rissa was months away from graduating and going to law school. She was beautiful, intelligent, & incredibly stubborn. We pledged Gamma Phi Beta together in the Fall of 2005 with 5 other ladies. Here is a picture of all of us:
She went everywhere with her crazy hair, cigarettes, and cell phone. She would tell you how it was, no matter what, good or bad. Something I am trying to become better at.
She passed away on November 18th, 2007. She was only 22.
We were all together that night. I saw her mere hours before her passing. We were at our sorority semi-formal dance and I went home early because I was driving an hour and a half home the next morning for a meeting about a two week trip to Guatemala to volunteer at an orphanage. My phone rang 27 times that night before I picked up the phone. Since I lived with 3 of my sisters and 4 lived next door [including Rissa] I assumed they were calling for a ride home. When I realized how many missed calls I had, I knew something had to be wrong. When I finally answered, all I heard was Rissa & Corinne were in an accident. We had no further information besides that we needed to get to ISJ Hospital as soon as possible. Their two roommates, Ellen & Statz were home sleeping and since there were next door I was asked to go wake them up. A friend came to pick us up and bring us all to the hospital. I remember all all 6 of us packing into his compact car crying and not knowing what to expect.
I prayed they had been responsible and not gotten behind the wheel of a car - which was true. They were walking and had gotten lost. A friend was going to pick them up when they were struck by a 17 year old driver.
When we arrived at the hospital we were escorted by police officers into a side room to the right side of the hospital. I knew it was bad when we were brought to a specific room. We got there right as they were telling everyone that Corinne was in critical condition. I remember them telling us how serious Corinne's injuries were and thinking okay, so they are giving us the worst news first. Finally, I remember asking, "What about Riss?" The employee looked at another who gave the nod saying go ahead. I had no idea what was coming. All I heard was, "Rissa didn't make it." I remember dropping to my knees and sobbing. My life changed that day - not for the better, not for the worse, just changed.
The chaplain for the university came to the hospital and told my roommate Amber, her boyfriend Danny, & myself that going to the accident site may give us closure. Being completely naive, I went with. I wish every day I would have waited. The accident site was not cleaned up and I will never forget what I saw that morning. For all of your sakes, I will not go into details besides saying it was graphic.
The first couple of weeks after the accident are a complete blur. I would lock myself in my room for hours, sometimes days. I have never been in a darker place.
I failed to mention earlier that Rissa and I always had a weird relationship when it came to guys. We would totally encourage each other to go for the best, but both had a thing for a guy who sucked.
On November 30, 2007 I went on my first date with Kyle. Within 3 weeks we both knew we would spend the rest of our lives together. Although we are still not married - or engaged for that matter - there is no doubt in my mind we will be together forever. I could not be happier. And there is also no doubt in my mind that Rissa set that up. She knew I needed someone strong to help me through her passing and be a person to lean on for the rest of my life.
Nearly 4 years after the accident Gamma Phi Beta put on the Inaugural Run for Rissa 5k. Although I got back surgery a week prior to the 5k, I wouldn't have missed it for the world. The whole being pushed in a wheel chair was not how I had planned to participate, but was memorable none-the-less. Chelsea was a trooper pushing me in the wheel chair - and avoiding 'paparazzi'. By paparazzi I mean anyone who had a camera. I refused to have any photos in the chair! I was so proud to be a part of such an amazing day. Rissa would have loved everyone gathered together for her. She loved the attention. She would have laughed her a$$ off though that it was a 5k when she HATED running [I mean, she was a smoker!] Over $1500 was raised for the scholarship fund that was named in her honor. It was freezing cold and raining, I should have been in my UGGs - typical Rissa fashion! Here is a picture of me and some of the gals at the 5k:
Well that turned out to be much more long winded that expected, but very therapeutic!
EMH
She went everywhere with her crazy hair, cigarettes, and cell phone. She would tell you how it was, no matter what, good or bad. Something I am trying to become better at.
She passed away on November 18th, 2007. She was only 22.
We were all together that night. I saw her mere hours before her passing. We were at our sorority semi-formal dance and I went home early because I was driving an hour and a half home the next morning for a meeting about a two week trip to Guatemala to volunteer at an orphanage. My phone rang 27 times that night before I picked up the phone. Since I lived with 3 of my sisters and 4 lived next door [including Rissa] I assumed they were calling for a ride home. When I realized how many missed calls I had, I knew something had to be wrong. When I finally answered, all I heard was Rissa & Corinne were in an accident. We had no further information besides that we needed to get to ISJ Hospital as soon as possible. Their two roommates, Ellen & Statz were home sleeping and since there were next door I was asked to go wake them up. A friend came to pick us up and bring us all to the hospital. I remember all all 6 of us packing into his compact car crying and not knowing what to expect.
I prayed they had been responsible and not gotten behind the wheel of a car - which was true. They were walking and had gotten lost. A friend was going to pick them up when they were struck by a 17 year old driver.
When we arrived at the hospital we were escorted by police officers into a side room to the right side of the hospital. I knew it was bad when we were brought to a specific room. We got there right as they were telling everyone that Corinne was in critical condition. I remember them telling us how serious Corinne's injuries were and thinking okay, so they are giving us the worst news first. Finally, I remember asking, "What about Riss?" The employee looked at another who gave the nod saying go ahead. I had no idea what was coming. All I heard was, "Rissa didn't make it." I remember dropping to my knees and sobbing. My life changed that day - not for the better, not for the worse, just changed.
The chaplain for the university came to the hospital and told my roommate Amber, her boyfriend Danny, & myself that going to the accident site may give us closure. Being completely naive, I went with. I wish every day I would have waited. The accident site was not cleaned up and I will never forget what I saw that morning. For all of your sakes, I will not go into details besides saying it was graphic.
The first couple of weeks after the accident are a complete blur. I would lock myself in my room for hours, sometimes days. I have never been in a darker place.
I failed to mention earlier that Rissa and I always had a weird relationship when it came to guys. We would totally encourage each other to go for the best, but both had a thing for a guy who sucked.
On November 30, 2007 I went on my first date with Kyle. Within 3 weeks we both knew we would spend the rest of our lives together. Although we are still not married - or engaged for that matter - there is no doubt in my mind we will be together forever. I could not be happier. And there is also no doubt in my mind that Rissa set that up. She knew I needed someone strong to help me through her passing and be a person to lean on for the rest of my life.
Nearly 4 years after the accident Gamma Phi Beta put on the Inaugural Run for Rissa 5k. Although I got back surgery a week prior to the 5k, I wouldn't have missed it for the world. The whole being pushed in a wheel chair was not how I had planned to participate, but was memorable none-the-less. Chelsea was a trooper pushing me in the wheel chair - and avoiding 'paparazzi'. By paparazzi I mean anyone who had a camera. I refused to have any photos in the chair! I was so proud to be a part of such an amazing day. Rissa would have loved everyone gathered together for her. She loved the attention. She would have laughed her a$$ off though that it was a 5k when she HATED running [I mean, she was a smoker!] Over $1500 was raised for the scholarship fund that was named in her honor. It was freezing cold and raining, I should have been in my UGGs - typical Rissa fashion! Here is a picture of me and some of the gals at the 5k:
Well that turned out to be much more long winded that expected, but very therapeutic!
EMH
Life is a journey.
Who knew I would ever create a blog, let alone that the title would be inspired by a famous Marilyn Monroe quote:
This quote really does explain me to a T. If you decide to follow my blog and learn more about me, you will soon understand. If you already know me, you already know! :)
Maybe we should start with a few facts about me:
I'm a pretty open book about most aspects of my life. Sometimes I wish I had the guts to say some of the a$$hole remarks that I think out loud, but tend to lean towards being nice before all else.
More posts to come in the future - welcome to my world.
EMH
Imperfection is beauty, madness is genius, and it's better to be absolutely ridiculous than absolutely boring.
This quote really does explain me to a T. If you decide to follow my blog and learn more about me, you will soon understand. If you already know me, you already know! :)
Maybe we should start with a few facts about me:
I'm one of eight kids in my family - the youngest being only three. Funny that some of my friends have children older than my youngest brother.
I live with my lovely boyfriend of almost four years - I love being a homeowner and not having to deal with landlords!
I work in IT for a Fortune 500 company in the Twin Cities.
I went to college at Minnesota State University - Mankato and am an alumna of Gamma Phi Beta Sorority. The people I met while in college are not just my greatest friends, but have become a part of my family.
I'm a pretty open book about most aspects of my life. Sometimes I wish I had the guts to say some of the a$$hole remarks that I think out loud, but tend to lean towards being nice before all else.
More posts to come in the future - welcome to my world.
EMH
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