My first entry since this became a blog
Posted 07-08-2008 at 08:40 PM by No spoken words
Hi.
So, this entry is about me being pleased.
Why?
Tomorrow I leave for Los Angeles. Business trip, but, I'll stay through Sunday morning. So, I have not been back in over a year, and am excited to see as many of my friends as possible. I miss them more than I can really convey, so this will be a truly great trip for me.
Then, I come back to Chicago Sunday night....but, bounce right back out, to NYC, to go to the fucking MLB All-Star game at Yankee Stadium. I've never been to an All-Star game, so to be able to do so back home, at my favorite athletic venue on earth, during its final season, with my best friend who has shared tons of Yankee Stadium memories with me is very very special to me.
Also, had my review at work today and it went fairly well. I always have room to improve <Yes, PFan, even though I'm insanely high powered, there is room for growth.
> but it was nice to receive some positive feedback as well. I do not need pats on the back, but it's nice to know that my view of my performance and my boss' view are in synch.
So, this will be a great stretch of time for me, and it reminds me that I lead a pretty blessed life. I have great friends, even if they are on two different coasts these days, and my life has afforded me opportunities that middle class kids from The Bronx don't always get...and for that I am thankful.
Anyway, thanks for reading this, I appreciate it.
So, this entry is about me being pleased.
Why?
Tomorrow I leave for Los Angeles. Business trip, but, I'll stay through Sunday morning. So, I have not been back in over a year, and am excited to see as many of my friends as possible. I miss them more than I can really convey, so this will be a truly great trip for me.
Then, I come back to Chicago Sunday night....but, bounce right back out, to NYC, to go to the fucking MLB All-Star game at Yankee Stadium. I've never been to an All-Star game, so to be able to do so back home, at my favorite athletic venue on earth, during its final season, with my best friend who has shared tons of Yankee Stadium memories with me is very very special to me.
Also, had my review at work today and it went fairly well. I always have room to improve <Yes, PFan, even though I'm insanely high powered, there is room for growth.
> but it was nice to receive some positive feedback as well. I do not need pats on the back, but it's nice to know that my view of my performance and my boss' view are in synch.So, this will be a great stretch of time for me, and it reminds me that I lead a pretty blessed life. I have great friends, even if they are on two different coasts these days, and my life has afforded me opportunities that middle class kids from The Bronx don't always get...and for that I am thankful.
Anyway, thanks for reading this, I appreciate it.
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Sounds like things are going well. Sunshine, friends, and baseball. What else do ya need?
Hey batteh batteh batteh sa-wiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiing!
Posted 07-08-2008 at 08:53 PM by Lila64 
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Have fun!Posted 07-08-2008 at 10:09 PM by beegee -
Congratulations on the review! Glad things are going so well all around.
I miss the old journals
Posted 07-09-2008 at 12:00 AM by redkat -
God, you are so lucky, I'm never ever going to get to see Yankee Stadium once, and you're going to its last All-Star game. Have a great time.Posted 07-09-2008 at 12:02 AM by bono_212 -
Business trip??? With Nate?
But seriously though, I'm glad to hear things are well with you and that you get to go to the motherfucking all-star game.Posted 07-09-2008 at 12:04 AM by LMP -
That's a good week.Posted 07-09-2008 at 12:10 AM by WildHoneyAlways -
He's cheating.Posted 07-09-2008 at 12:14 AM by phillyfan26 -
is this business trip legit?Posted 07-09-2008 at 01:26 AM by unico 
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Sounds awesome! Have fun!Posted 07-09-2008 at 02:02 AM by Thora -
When I'm told I've got room to improve during a job assessment, I like to sit back, tap the desk a few times, reach over to the cooler I keep with me at all times, grab the powerjuice, put my fingers on the pull tab and say, "Excuse me?" Usually around this time the interviewer coughs nervously, looks hard at their notes, wipes their brow and says, "Oh, did I say improve? I'm sorry, I must have been distracted, I meant to say, 'Surely you have enough room to groove?'" I hold the stare, pull the tab off the powerjuiceand say, "That's a stupid question. If I feel I don't have room to groove, clearly I would know how to make room to groove. Ya dig?" Then I get mad funky on the bitches and show them how it's done. Afterwards, I slam down the can, grab my cooler, walk out, slam the door, walk back in, grab their collar and say, "THAT IS HOW YOU GO POWERJUICE!" Afterwards I walk back out, survey the office and ask, "What?" No one ever answers.Posted 07-09-2008 at 02:16 PM by UberBeaver -
Nice entry, but a little too fluffy for me. Where's the violence?
Posted 07-09-2008 at 04:15 PM by kafrun -
congrats yoPosted 07-09-2008 at 04:23 PM by KhanadaRhodes -
All-Star Game! I'm jealous!!!
And congrats on the good review!Posted 07-09-2008 at 08:58 PM by Schmeg -
Awesome, dude!Posted 07-10-2008 at 10:04 AM by Zoots -
How wonderful, to see an All-Star Game at Yankee Stadium! Enjoy it!!! And welcome home!!!Posted 07-12-2008 at 12:25 AM by Diane L
