Why am I at work when work is “officially” closed? Oh, I don’t know. Maybe it’s because my place of employment announced a late opening and then announced an even later opening at the exact time they’d already said everyone was supposed to come in. Much to my annoyance, only three others were here when I arrived, which begs the question: What are we doing here? Better yet, I wonder why we’re even open when the many of the roads to get here are closed and the walkways and steps here are covered in ice. Some people must love lawsuits because this wreaks of one.
In other news, I spoke with someone this morning to whom I did not say what I was thinking out of respect, which was, “Don’t judge me until you’ve walked a mile in my moccasins.” I don’t wish my plate full that I have now on ANYBODY, well, naaaw, I don’t.
Wait a minute. We have to pause for a break. Forget the moccasin point. I’m now completing this from home because my job decided (guess what?!!) that it is closed for the day approximately a half hour before the second delayed opening was to go into effect. Gotta love people, I tell ya. I’m about to pull the covers over my head and commence to part two of my prematurely interrupted so I could get rid of ice siesta.
God bless America.
Geez, they could have just told you all sooner. Be careful out in that ice!
Thanks. That’s exactly what I said, especially when I got there and no one in the office was there. I feel sorry for those that commuted from nearby cities. I made it home safely though.
Comment by Brownngirl — January 28, 2009 @ 1:31 p
ten cuidado! i darn near needed skis to walk to my car. i’s scared of fallin :-O glad you got to go home! ain’t nobody letting us go no time soon.
What kind of cruelty would make someone stay or even come in in conditions like these? Even though it’s raining now, that’s just adding to the mess, especially since the rain is just creating additional ice in some places. Be extra careful going home. The main roads are clear, but the side streets are a mess.
Comment by DflySoul — January 28, 2009 @ 1:31 p
Yeah, it was kind of treacherous out there. Which is why old Pro thought ahead and booked a room Tuesday evening at the “spacious” Red Roof Inn near work. No way was I doing that 30 mile drive in this weather.
You were SOOOO smart to do that. A little foresight goes a long way in an area that’s always poorly equipped to handle something that happens dang near every year. I just don’t get that.
Comment by profunksticated — January 28, 2009 @ 1:31 p
Oh and the moccasins comment: There’s always a way to say it, albeit diplomatically. “If you were in my situation, you might think differently…” or something to that effect.
You’re such a grown-up.
Thank you, but sometimes I don’t even try to be diplomatic or tactful even. I think I should probably work on that, but not right now because right now tactless is working well for me. Folks are leaving me alone right when I need them to—you know, the point before you end up on the show “Snapped.” LOL!!
Comment by profunksticated — January 28, 2009 @ 1:31 p