Go Cubs Go!

[uhsir]

FYI, "Cubs" means the Chicago Cubs, the Major League Baseball team. As usual, the Cubs "fans" are falling off the bandwagon. I wish the rest of the fair-weather fans would get around to jumping off instead of hanging on and bad-mouthing the team. This really irks me. The Cubs were hot a few years ago and suddenly all sorts of fans appeared. Fans? Yeah, right, uh huh. Now the Cubs are playing poopily and OOPS! Where'd all those fans go? Please, go away and stay away. Go find some other team to spoil with your wanton enthusiasm.

I love the game of baseball. I loved to play when I was a girl. (I'm still miffed that I couldn't join the little league team because I am of the female persuasion. Oh well, their loss cuz I was really good at the game.) I'm not obsessed with baseball or the Cubs. I don't listen to or watch every game. Maybe I would if I had more time. I don't follow every score. I've been to the ballpark a few times and I didn't enjoy it. Then why am I complaining about these other fans? Because I can. ;) Okay, that's enough baseball talk.

Still with me?

Work still stinks. I'm so unmotivated. No, I don't want happy bosses making smiley faces at me and patting me on the back and telling me how wonderful I am and what a great asset I am to the company. I just want the bosses to do an honest-to-goodness reality check of the situation. The work we do is high-quality, business-to-business services. It's not cheap and it's not simple enough that just anyone off the street can do it. Okay, what I really need is respect for my work. Hey boss, please don't slight me with "We respect what you do" because you don't have a clue what I do or how I do it. You wouldn't even be able to do the first step of anything I do. Okay, that's enough work talk.

Still here, eh?

My daughter is going to move to New Orleans in a few weeks. This weekend I informed each of my three sisters, each at different times, and each responded in the same way. "Why?" I responded in the same way to each of them. "Because she wants to. She's a grown woman; she's capable of making her own life choices." They each stared at me in disbelief that I could agree to such a thing. I didn't waste any more effort on them. (You know, the more I interact with my sisters, the more I understand why I'm an introvert. I love my sisters, but they can be such pains in the behind. I guess it's payback for when we were little; me being the baby and getting away with everything.) At least my mother was cool. I called her yesterday (Mother's Day here in the U.S.) and when I told her about it her only "complaint" was about how humid it is there. Okay, that's enough family talk.

Didn't lose you yet? Need a break? Go ahead, I'll wait...

Welcome back.

Only one thing left to talk about. Me. Oh wait, haven't I been talking about me? No. I've been talking about my "things." So what about me? I don't talk about me very well. Sort of like I hardly ever look at myself in a mirror. I'll make a trip into a bathroom and there will be mirrors on every wall and I'll not look at myself in any of them. Why is that? Honestly, I do wonder. Same thing about "me" thoughts. If someone asks me what I'm thinking, I go blank, like a Microsoft Blue Screen. I'll even give a meaningless, cryptic response! ;) I wonder if I'm selfish. I don't want to share my thoughts with anyone so I'll erase them? Or maybe I'm insecure. I don't want to share my thoughts with anyone because they'll laugh at how insignificant I am? Okay, that's enough me talk.

Thanks for hanging around with me. Maybe we can do this again someday.

Comments

[yasureubetcha.livejournal.com]

Sorry the Cubs aren't doing so well. I'm a Cardinals fan, but I pull for the Cubs when I can. That is, when they're not playing each other. :p

[uhsir.livejournal.com]

Thank you dear. Cardinals. Talk about hot teams! I never do the rivalry thing with the teams. I'll even root for the White Sox. It's nice when the Cubs are winning, sad when they aren't, but if it's good baseball (admittedly of late it has not been) I just enjoy it.

[yasureubetcha.livejournal.com]

Yeah, that's great. I tend to be wary of Cubs fans because ALL of the ones I met in Missouri (I used to go to college there) vehemently hated the Cardinals and (it seemed) their fans. But since then, all the Cubs fans I met have been nice, normal people :p. Maybe it was the fact that we were so near St. Louis that made the ones there so defensive. It's great that you can enjoy it no matter who's playing. When the Cards aren't playing I'll pull for the Cubs, the Twins ('cos I live in MN) or anyone who's playing against the Yankees. :p

[suekay-87.livejournal.com]

I don't know a thing about baseball, but as for the rest, you sound like you could use a hug

*big hugs*

Make yourself a priority over the next few weeks, and don't worry about not being open with people...I think everyone's guilty about keeping their true thoughts to themselves.

Hang in there :)

[uhsir.livejournal.com]

Thanks, I do need that. Hugs are always appreciated here. :)

[(Anonymous)]

Sorry work is so tough for ya. Big hugs to you! As for your last few comments, I'm the same way. Don't share too much, stuff it all in, then after a while of that go into explode mode over something silly. I totally get it, honey. Hugs, Ginalynn71

[uhsir.livejournal.com]

Yes, explode mode, that's never a pretty thing. And almost always counter-productive.

[l-jade.livejournal.com]

*breath in* *breath out* PHEW! after a long time no posting, and suddenly you rant a whole page :P well, it's good reading for me & good for you for taking those outta yr chest.

Saw a movie Benchwarmer last weekend, it's cheesy by the moral is good, baseball is about fun , I'm not really a sport-fan, but could enjoy a game from time to time.

[uhsir.livejournal.com]

I'm glad you enjoyed the read. It did feel good to write it out. I suppose I shouldn't hold things in. I hadn't been though, it just seems they all came about at the same time.

I think I saw an ad for Benchwarmer. I'll keep my eye out for it to show up on the Movie channels.

The nice thing about watching baseball is that you don't have to stare at the television the entire time. When the announcers start talking louder, look up then! :)

[somnium-sg1.livejournal.com]

I dont know what to say, Im not a huge sports fan but I get the gist of what your saying. On the other hand I totally get the work thing, bosses suck! Thats why I left my last job they have no handle on reality, even the ones who know the job and have been there and done it, something just happens when they get to management status and they mutate in to somthing really freaky!!!
Anway (((UhSir))) It'll all come right eventually, one of my Moms sayings is everything happens for a reason, Its something I truely belive and it helps me through those really sucky times! Oh and remember all your friends are right her for you too :D

[uhsir.livejournal.com]

LOL! Freaky Mutant Bosses! You do realize the next time I see my boss I will break out laughing uncontrollably!

"Everything happens for a reason." I will use that. I'll post it on my cubicle wall. Thank you for that.

cyber heaven

[(Anonymous)]

Well I guess my post never arrived here. Can't remember exactly what I wrote now. Well any way .... here is my 2 cents from heaven .... hehehe.

You are so right Uhsir, your daughter is a young lady and she should be able to make her own choices and create her own path. Be there for her when she needs you and support her in what she wants to do. If you totally disagree with her, tell her so, but say that you will support her cause you love her and have faith in her.

As for work, well I do not have enough work experience to say much. But I believe that you should not allow yourself to be taken advantage of. I know jobs are hard to come by now a days but a job that will make you feel that bad is not worth it at the end of the day. You have to think of yourself first. You are #1. If you are happy in what you do, then you will be more productive. Working yourself to the ground is not healthy at all and if your bosses can't see how they are messing you up, then they are not worth your time. Honestly, if you are that unhappy with it, start looking for another job. LIfe is too short to get beaten day in and day out and not being appreciated for all that you have done.

On to sport... well am not into baseball at all. To me it is similar to cricket, I don't get the game at all. I am more of a soccer fan or football as it is rightly called..... yay FIFA 07

Re: cyber heaven

[uhsir.livejournal.com]

((gatebee)) Your other post never did show up. Things seem a bit hinky at LJ today. ;)

I think my daughter is brave for her decision. Braver than I could ever be. I'm scared for her, but I think this will be good for her.

My job. Yes, if it doesn't settle soon, then I may have to make a drastic decision of my own.

Baseball. I'm not obsessed with it. I like it. I just stand out right now because I'm still pro-Cubs and they are being so stinky right now.

well hello there

[(Anonymous)]

hey uhsir its irishchick . just thought id check out yr journal. its greats lots of info and things to do . im not to sure how these things im a bit silly when it comes to tech. i dont have a url so i couldnt sign in . any who's see ye at intel !!

Re: well hello there

[uhsir.livejournal.com]

Hiya there! You can figure it out, but it takes a little time to, so when/if you get the urge, go for it! LOL! Stargate_Intel, yeppers, see you there! :)

[(Anonymous)]

Hey UhSir,
I totally understand the baseball thing. My dad is a huge red sox fan.
Give yourself some time one of these days. Other people can take care of themselves. ((((UhSir))))
-Ship

[uhsir.livejournal.com]

((((shipaholic)))) Honey, thank you so much. I will do that. I gotta be number one. I will, I promise.