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Also good for that: apple cider, hot chocolate.

jaymc (jaymc), Monday, 27 November 2006 18:12 (seventeen years ago) link

True, True. I couldn't fall asleep last night because I had a coffee chiller drink at Filter in the EARLY AFTERNOON.

Due to some health issues, I went without caffeine for two years straight. I lost a lot of weight that way. Also, I developed a taste for Sprite.

Calico (calico), Monday, 27 November 2006 18:13 (seventeen years ago) link

yeah, hot cider with orange and nutmeg is good. with or without booze.

otto midnight (otto midnight), Monday, 27 November 2006 18:14 (seventeen years ago) link

Now, see, I find coffee to be comforting in the way Amanda describes. I attribute this to being the child of two hardcore coffee drinkers. I associate coffee with home and hearth and hospitality.

Lance Rock (pullapartgirl), Monday, 27 November 2006 18:14 (seventeen years ago) link

I lost a lot of weight that way.
I was a big-time Coke drinker before that and didn't like Diet, so I very rarely had soda, just Sprite at the movies.

Calico (calico), Monday, 27 November 2006 18:15 (seventeen years ago) link

I strongly prefer cold drinks over hot.

I think Chris "Cuddles" Piuma would have something to say here.

crunkleJ (crunkleJ), Monday, 27 November 2006 18:18 (seventeen years ago) link

Why is there no DC thread over here? I need to find that Pete Smith character and ask him something about predatory lending.

Lance Rock (pullapartgirl), Monday, 27 November 2006 18:19 (seventeen years ago) link

'Cause they're N00BS

danno martinez (danno martinez), Monday, 27 November 2006 18:20 (seventeen years ago) link

So, what did you all do for Thanksgiving? I ate with my parents and many of their students, and drank a lot of beer. I also went out to the lake a couple of times, took a few pictures, marveled at the amount of new construction in my town, caught up with some old friends, and even mangaged to hang with some of the people I see all the time down here. All in all, a good time. The drive back was easy, too... no traffic to speak of and lots of hunters with deer carcasses (carci?) strapped to their vehicles in interesting ways.

I'm also slightly embarassed re-reading my drunk post upthread.

danno martinez (danno martinez), Monday, 27 November 2006 19:12 (seventeen years ago) link

Oh, also my car sprung a gas leak and is staying in MI for a month. I drove my mom's car back. I hate my car.

danno martinez (danno martinez), Monday, 27 November 2006 19:14 (seventeen years ago) link

Ah, nothing like that after-lunch cup of coffee.

JordanC (JordanC), Monday, 27 November 2006 19:16 (seventeen years ago) link

I forgot to go get coffee! Dammit.

Just as well. The Free Terrible Work Coffee is terrible. I'll just wait and get a good cup on the way to class.

Lance Rock (pullapartgirl), Monday, 27 November 2006 19:20 (seventeen years ago) link

ashtrays and assholes.

whoop de doodle (kenan), Monday, 27 November 2006 19:21 (seventeen years ago) link

I haven't gone back to my local coffee shop since that incident with the cleaning solution in my coffee a few weeks ago, so I'm sticking to free mediocre work coffee. There must be a Better Way.

JordanC (JordanC), Monday, 27 November 2006 19:31 (seventeen years ago) link

Cleaning solution? Did you already tell us about this?

Lance Rock (pullapartgirl), Monday, 27 November 2006 19:33 (seventeen years ago) link

http://www.cliffscott.com/Images2/title_entrox.gif

whoop de doodle (kenan), Monday, 27 November 2006 19:34 (seventeen years ago) link

yeah, no java for me either, i'm so groggy i'm starting to feel like i've been poisoned by carbon monoxide.

otto midnight (otto midnight), Monday, 27 November 2006 19:35 (seventeen years ago) link

i miss coffee (don't drink it anymore), but i can't stand that roastaroma tea. bleah.

amanda otm about tea being all comforting and cozy.

JuliaA (JuliaA), Monday, 27 November 2006 19:36 (seventeen years ago) link

Yeah, whatever they use to clean the coffee pots hadn't been properly rinsed off or whatever. I didn't really notice until I drank most of my coffee and it was cooling down but I had this overpowering chemical taste in my mouth until the next afternoon, it was gross.

JordanC (JordanC), Monday, 27 November 2006 19:52 (seventeen years ago) link

john, i actually liked diet coca cola zero or whatever it is called before i gave up soda. it tastes like the diet coke in china which tastes better than diet coke here.

sweet tater, Monday, 27 November 2006 20:01 (seventeen years ago) link

A QUESTION

How should I address this in my cover letter? I have really no experience in Photoshop, GoLive or InDesign, but I have many other skills and such that qualify me for this job.

"Knowledge and experience in website design and maintenance, and graphic design, and database management, as well as Adobe GoLive, InDesign and Photoshop or comparable is strongly recommended."

should i even mention it? say that i'm a quick learner? express a willingness to learn these programs on my own time outside of work?

crunkleJ (crunkleJ), Monday, 27 November 2006 20:01 (seventeen years ago) link

That half-sugar coke was pretty good, it was nice and fizzy and actually way more thirst-quenching than the full version.

Laurel (Laurel), Monday, 27 November 2006 20:03 (seventeen years ago) link

xpost Well, I hate to seem like a spoiled sport, but do you know anything about Photoshop? GoLive? InDesign? Database management? Graphic design? I mean, that's a whole job right there. What else do they want you to do?

whoop de doodle (kenan), Monday, 27 November 2006 20:03 (seventeen years ago) link

did half-sugar coke have another sweetener in it?

JuliaA (JuliaA), Monday, 27 November 2006 20:04 (seventeen years ago) link

i'm having a hard time focusing today . . .

sweet tater, Monday, 27 November 2006 20:04 (seventeen years ago) link

Kenan, that's one sentence of a lengthy job description and Jesse has database management experience.

Lance Rock (pullapartgirl), Monday, 27 November 2006 20:07 (seventeen years ago) link

"STRONGLY RECOMMENDED," GODDAMN YOU.

crunkleJ (crunkleJ), Monday, 27 November 2006 20:08 (seventeen years ago) link

Position Description:
This position is an integral part of xxx’s Publications Department. The Directory Coordinator has several important responsibilities, including but not limited to: managing the day-to-day operations of the Chicago Area HIV Services Directory (both in print and online) and development and maintenance of information resources.

Desired Qualifications:
Applicant should possess at least a high school diploma and Associate’s degree, with strong communications, interpersonal, written and oral skills. Must also have a broad understanding of computers and computer software, including Microsoft Word, Access, Outlook, and Excel. Knowledge and experience in website design and maintenance, and graphic design, and database management, as well as Adobe GoLive, InDesign and Photoshop or comparable is strongly recommended.

crunkleJ (crunkleJ), Monday, 27 November 2006 20:09 (seventeen years ago) link

My strategy: Lie your ass off.

xpost "or comparable" ... know anything that is comparable? Dreamweaver?

danno martinez (danno martinez), Monday, 27 November 2006 20:11 (seventeen years ago) link

NO.

crunkleJ (crunkleJ), Monday, 27 November 2006 20:12 (seventeen years ago) link

Just curious!

danno martinez (danno martinez), Monday, 27 November 2006 20:12 (seventeen years ago) link

I think that since it's only recommended, but not necessarily required, it might be best to not lie, trump up the experience you do have, and express a keen interest in learning.

whoop de doodle (kenan), Monday, 27 November 2006 20:18 (seventeen years ago) link

Dear Chicago, I need a cut & color BADLY but am close to broke. I love l3anne, but I don't think I can afford her and still have money for christmas pressies. Where can I get a decent head o' highlights for somewhat cheap, aside from trying to do it myself?

Sincerely,
Looking Splotchy

Calico (calico), Monday, 27 November 2006 20:19 (seventeen years ago) link

Sarah, maybe try Big Hair? That's where Robin R gets her hair cut and I think it's cheap.

Lance Rock (pullapartgirl), Monday, 27 November 2006 20:20 (seventeen years ago) link

http://www.immutablyme.com/images/lavalife.jpg

jaymc (jaymc), Monday, 27 November 2006 20:21 (seventeen years ago) link

yeah, big hair. on roscoe just west of damen.

otto midnight (otto midnight), Monday, 27 November 2006 20:25 (seventeen years ago) link

Oh, *west* of Damen? I thought it closed -- guess it just relocated.

jaymc (jaymc), Monday, 27 November 2006 20:33 (seventeen years ago) link

Why did you post a lavalife ad, John?

Urgh. I can't decide. I do like Leanne. Also, I am a Miss Priss because I like having my hair washed and all those little extra posh things. Bbut also, maybe I just can't afford my own standards. Also, Nick gets his hair cut at Big Hair. Bbut also, he's a boy with a basic boy haircut. I think I need to sleep on this one.

Calico (calico), Monday, 27 November 2006 20:40 (seventeen years ago) link

Here are some justifications you might be able to use:

1. You only get your hair cut two or three times a year.
2. It's better to go to an expensive stylist you trust than end up with a crappy, cheap haircut that you'll have to pay the expensive stylist to fix anyway.
3. You don't want to make L3anne cry.
4. It's not like you get manicures/massages/pedicures/facials so this if your one splurge is getting a good haircut from someone that you like and trust, NO BIGGIE.
5. A good hair cut is the foundation for a polished and professional look.

Lance Rock (pullapartgirl), Monday, 27 November 2006 20:45 (seventeen years ago) link

It's true. That and the shoes.

whoop de doodle (kenan), Monday, 27 November 2006 20:46 (seventeen years ago) link

DEAR JOHN

whore  /hɔr, hoʊr or, often, hʊr/ Pronunciation Key -

Show Spelled Pronunciation[hawr, hohr or, often, hoor


hor‧ri‧ble  /ˈhɔrəbəl, ˈhɒr-/ Pronunciation Key -

Show Spelled Pronunciation[hawr-uh-buhl, hor-]

crunkleJ (crunkleJ), Monday, 27 November 2006 20:47 (seventeen years ago) link

Of course, you might also seek other employment.

whoop de doodle (kenan), Monday, 27 November 2006 20:48 (seventeen years ago) link

Ha ha. Thanks, Jenny.

Calico (calico), Monday, 27 November 2006 20:48 (seventeen years ago) link

Furthermore:


[aw] all, or, talk, lost, saw

crunkleJ (crunkleJ), Monday, 27 November 2006 20:49 (seventeen years ago) link

My hair is conservative. xpost

crunkleJ (crunkleJ), Monday, 27 November 2006 20:49 (seventeen years ago) link

my hair is libertarian with socialist leanings.

otto midnight (otto midnight), Monday, 27 November 2006 20:51 (seventeen years ago) link

Anytime, Sarah.

Oh and here is a horrible story, in case the justifications weren't enough:

I used to pony up to get a good haircut at a nice salon in Atlanta but then I lost my job so I went to a cheaper place and got a haircut for free by the shampoo guy who was going to hair school and he gave me a TERRIBLE haircut that sent me down the road to haircut ruin that lasted for TWO YEARS. Now you can have my beloved Valerie B when you pry her off my cold, dead hair.

Lance Rock (pullapartgirl), Monday, 27 November 2006 20:52 (seventeen years ago) link

JESSE there were a lot of boxes in your post, so I don't know what your point is, but I won't let that dissuade me.

I believe we've been over this, actually.

HORRIBLE: h[O with a dot over it]r-[schwa]-b[schwa]l
WHORE: h[O with a dot over it]r

where [O with a dot over it] = like the AW in LAW

There are alternate pronunciations for each word:

HORRIBLE: h[A with a diaresis]r-[schwa]-b[schwa]l
WHORE: h[U with a dot over it]r

where [A with a diaresis] = like the O in MOP or the A in MAR
and [U with a dot over it]r = like the OO in FOOT

But these are both listed second in Webster's, which leads me to stand firm in my belief that HORRIBLE and WHORE have the same vowel sound.

jaymc (jaymc), Monday, 27 November 2006 20:58 (seventeen years ago) link

I once got a tiny bangs haircut from a strip mall. Seriously, my bangs were about two inches long and cut straight across. It was NOT a good look for me. Also, it wasn't something you could fix with a little work. I cried for a long time. This happened several years ago and it still gives me nightmares.

Calico (calico), Monday, 27 November 2006 20:59 (seventeen years ago) link

So I was just talking to Jeff on the phone and as I was hanging up, I said, "I LOVE YOU!" and this lady I work with was in the office and she said, "AWWWW! That's so sweet! Does he have a brother?" meaning like for her and I thought that was kind of illogical because she only heard my end of the conversation and for all she knew, Jeff's response could have been, "MY BROTHER AND I VOW BLOOD REVENGE ON ALL WHO DARE TO LOVE US" or something.

Lance Rock (pullapartgirl), Monday, 27 November 2006 21:00 (seventeen years ago) link


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