Pull the pin already!
Dec. 27th, 2002 03:57 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
twicketfaceThe minutes keep passing, but today is officially taking forever. I'm silently screaming at the telephone to ring without much success. I hope that if an offer does come my way, a container of Tums is included. I am periodically repeating some deep breathing exercises that seem to help on a short-term basis. My mind has been about 40 places other than at work today. I just wish I would find out and I could clear my head a bit.
A co-worker's sister-in-law died on Christmas Eve. My new boss and I went out to talk to her when she was working the switchboard, on account of our receptionist being on vacation. She was telling about the cancer overtaking her body and how close she was to her family. She was only 55 years old. The telephone would ring off and on during her story and she effortlessly switched from a heart-wrenching tale of illness and loss to directing random callers to other employees throughout the company. I guess I never really thought that anytime I called someone (at a place of business) that they would have a personal life or could possibly be dealing with such a tragedy. I'd hope that I've tried my hardest to treat people like people, and not just an extension of their workplace when making such calls, but maybe I've been guilty of such inconsideration myself.
I've come to find that wearing my wedding ring on my right hand fits better than on my left hand. I wore it that way almost the entire way home from Janesville on Wednesday.
By next Thursday, I'll have had 12 (glorious) days without seeing my Boss.
Earlier in the afternoon, I "caught" my new boss playing solitare. I was coming around the corner and she quickly Xed out the program, but that green background is a dead giveaway. Maybe she goofs around as much as I do!
On December 25th, one man won $315 million in a lottery. With that in mind, how would you answer these questions?
1. What would be the first purchase you make with your newly-won fortune? Why?
I would first obtain the legal services required with large sums of money. My first "purchase" would be to purchase homes for all of my friends and pay off the mortgages of most family members.
2. What charities would benefit from your lottery winnings? Why?
I'd put a large chunk towards the Humane Society with the focus on education and prevention. Less unwanted animals means less of a need for overcrowded shelters, etc.
3. How would you handle the instant celebrity nature of your life, once lottery officials announced your name and shared your photograph with the world?
I'd keep the lowest profile available. Unlisted number, no television appearances, etc.
4. Would you expect long-long relatives or friends to resurface once you obtained the winnings? If so, what would you do? If not, why?
I wouldn't be surprised. Money does terrible things to a lot of people. I'd avoid them or attempt at restarting the relationship without involving the money. That would most likely weed out the jerkwads.
5. Many lottery winners state that their lives will not change despite winning a huge sum of money... do you think yours would? Why or why not?
I'm sure that I would change. That said, I think I'd form a committee of some sort, of friends and family members to help with the decision making process. I'd like to think I'm stronger than monetary influence, but having a group hold me to my ideals would be a must.
A co-worker's sister-in-law died on Christmas Eve. My new boss and I went out to talk to her when she was working the switchboard, on account of our receptionist being on vacation. She was telling about the cancer overtaking her body and how close she was to her family. She was only 55 years old. The telephone would ring off and on during her story and she effortlessly switched from a heart-wrenching tale of illness and loss to directing random callers to other employees throughout the company. I guess I never really thought that anytime I called someone (at a place of business) that they would have a personal life or could possibly be dealing with such a tragedy. I'd hope that I've tried my hardest to treat people like people, and not just an extension of their workplace when making such calls, but maybe I've been guilty of such inconsideration myself.
I've come to find that wearing my wedding ring on my right hand fits better than on my left hand. I wore it that way almost the entire way home from Janesville on Wednesday.
By next Thursday, I'll have had 12 (glorious) days without seeing my Boss.
Earlier in the afternoon, I "caught" my new boss playing solitare. I was coming around the corner and she quickly Xed out the program, but that green background is a dead giveaway. Maybe she goofs around as much as I do!
On December 25th, one man won $315 million in a lottery. With that in mind, how would you answer these questions?
1. What would be the first purchase you make with your newly-won fortune? Why?
I would first obtain the legal services required with large sums of money. My first "purchase" would be to purchase homes for all of my friends and pay off the mortgages of most family members.
2. What charities would benefit from your lottery winnings? Why?
I'd put a large chunk towards the Humane Society with the focus on education and prevention. Less unwanted animals means less of a need for overcrowded shelters, etc.
3. How would you handle the instant celebrity nature of your life, once lottery officials announced your name and shared your photograph with the world?
I'd keep the lowest profile available. Unlisted number, no television appearances, etc.
4. Would you expect long-long relatives or friends to resurface once you obtained the winnings? If so, what would you do? If not, why?
I wouldn't be surprised. Money does terrible things to a lot of people. I'd avoid them or attempt at restarting the relationship without involving the money. That would most likely weed out the jerkwads.
5. Many lottery winners state that their lives will not change despite winning a huge sum of money... do you think yours would? Why or why not?
I'm sure that I would change. That said, I think I'd form a committee of some sort, of friends and family members to help with the decision making process. I'd like to think I'm stronger than monetary influence, but having a group hold me to my ideals would be a must.
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Date: 2002-12-28 12:21 pm (UTC)Good call on obtaining legal services to handle the money. My immediate thought was that I'd pay off my dad's mortgage. My dad has been the bestest father ever, and that would be my small way of saying "thanks".
2. What charities would benefit from your lottery winnings? Why?
I'd make contributions to the American Cancer Society (my mom lost her battle with cancer two years ago), and a charity that funds diabetes research (my dad learned he had it after his heart attack). I would also give to animal rescue organizations.
3. How would you handle the instant celebrity nature of your life, once lottery officials announced your name and shared your photograph with the world?
I'd be as lowkey as possible. Maybe I'd get the nose job I always wanted! Just kidding. I'd probably go with some of the same tactics that you would (unlisted number, etc.) then exercise the ability I cultured in my teen years: "Hm? Am I whom? I'm sure I don't know who your'e talking about. Nope, that's not me. I was never there."
4. Would you expect long-long relatives or friends to resurface once you obtained the winnings? If so, what would you do? If not, why?
Sad to say, I'm sure I'd start hearing from people I never knew existed. I suppose I'd have to put on a cold front. Even if I was a multimillionaire, there is just no way that I can fund the life of each and every person that comes my way.
5. Many lottery winners state that their lives will not change despite winning a huge sum of money... do you think yours would? Why or why not?
I feel that my life would change. For one, I could devote more time to writing. That would be my 40+ hour work week, and I'd be damn happy with it. I don't think my personality would change. I wouldn't become some Dolce wearing snoot. I would be more focused on doing things I liked, as opposed to making ends meet.
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Date: 2002-12-31 02:13 pm (UTC)And good call on #5, I'd get my write on and I would also leave obscenly huge tips for good wait staff.