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desertvixen) wrote2004-12-11 10:44 pm
desertvixen) wrote2004-12-11 10:44 pm
Starting to Feel Like Christmas
Feeling much better, up to about 90 percent and no longer miserable.
I have been giftwrapping for charity this week, for a grand total of twenty-plus hours, and many satisfied customers. My most entertaining thing to wrap: golf clubs.
I'm also doing my giftwrapping, as I would like to ship stuff on Tuesday or Wednesday. Much must go out, although I am saving some "local" stuff to wrap later. I like it, what can I say?
This week is going to be busy. Helping with the battalion holiday party for kids on Wednesday, and going to the ball on Friday. Brian will be here with me in just 11 days, so I am a happy little elf.
However, my Army charlie-foxtrot for the week is the fact that according to the schools system in the computers, I am supposed to be in the 96B class that started on Thursday. Pity they didn't tell anyone else. We're trying to find out WTF the problem is, and get it *fixed*. Maybe this is why no one has said anything about a class date for me, they already gave it to someone.
I also still have not been paid the 243.00 they owe me for back FLPP (foreign language proficiency pay) for terminating it when my test was valid due to paperwork issues. Corporals need their money, what can I say?
In unexpected news, my grandfather sent me a late wedding gift. A large late wedding gift. A check for far more dollars than expected. I was quite surprised, as my grandfather is not so good, anymore, at keeping his promises. Brain damage inflicted by fifty years of hard drinking will do that to a person. I had to sit down when I opened the card. It reminded me of being a little girl, when he was good at keeping his promises, and spoiling his granddaughter.
Completed a train-the-trainer course, so now I have a nifty new chain to wear at work. And a whole promotion point.
DV
I have been giftwrapping for charity this week, for a grand total of twenty-plus hours, and many satisfied customers. My most entertaining thing to wrap: golf clubs.
I'm also doing my giftwrapping, as I would like to ship stuff on Tuesday or Wednesday. Much must go out, although I am saving some "local" stuff to wrap later. I like it, what can I say?
This week is going to be busy. Helping with the battalion holiday party for kids on Wednesday, and going to the ball on Friday. Brian will be here with me in just 11 days, so I am a happy little elf.
However, my Army charlie-foxtrot for the week is the fact that according to the schools system in the computers, I am supposed to be in the 96B class that started on Thursday. Pity they didn't tell anyone else. We're trying to find out WTF the problem is, and get it *fixed*. Maybe this is why no one has said anything about a class date for me, they already gave it to someone.
I also still have not been paid the 243.00 they owe me for back FLPP (foreign language proficiency pay) for terminating it when my test was valid due to paperwork issues. Corporals need their money, what can I say?
In unexpected news, my grandfather sent me a late wedding gift. A large late wedding gift. A check for far more dollars than expected. I was quite surprised, as my grandfather is not so good, anymore, at keeping his promises. Brain damage inflicted by fifty years of hard drinking will do that to a person. I had to sit down when I opened the card. It reminded me of being a little girl, when he was good at keeping his promises, and spoiling his granddaughter.
Completed a train-the-trainer course, so now I have a nifty new chain to wear at work. And a whole promotion point.
DV
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Basically, a chain like the one we wear our dogtags on, only this one has a nifty little placard on it that says, "OPS TRAINER" - since I'm now *qualified* to train people to work in Operations. Never mind that I've been doing it for a year and a half, now it's official. :) It's handy to hang my security access badge from.
DV
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Sounds like you're as busy as I am right now. I hope we both slow down after the holidays and settle back into the creative process. *sigh*
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Yes. A box nearly as tall as myself. A beat up, on sale box that I had to perform first aid on. They did, however, tip nicely.
DV
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How long are you going to be in Texas? I have this notion you're moving to Alabama or something, but I'm completely without details. My girlfriend and I are planning to visit San Antonio to see some friends of hers sometime in January, and I thought it would be nice to see you too.
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I... should still be here.
The idea is to go to Georgia. Where Brian is. But first I have to reclass. First I need a ********* class date.
Sorry, it's been an annoying day. Tune into the rant later on.
DV :)
F-in Train the Trainer
Guess what percent of the individuals from her section have been there and certified as long as she has? 0%
Therefore, guess how many of the people who went to the train the trainer class haven't had as much experience training people already as she has? 100%!!!
And watch to see who CONTINUES to train people, just as she has been for over a year and a half WITHOUT the fucking train the trainer course...
No, I'm not bitter. I just want a fucking chain for doing what I've been doing for over 1.5 years. Fuck the class.
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>> Someone here is very bitter about NOT getting to go to the course when one of her trainees who is now certified got to go, just becuase she was a ass-kissing NCO. Any guesses? >>
I'm gonna guess her initials are CB.
>> No, I'm not bitter. I just want a fucking chain for doing what I've been doing for over 1.5 years. Fuck the class. >>
There's another one 14 Jan if you can get in it. Cheerful, because I think W doesn't like that Daniels went.
DV