I got a new laptop over the weekend – another Gateway. My old (4 years for a laptop is ancient) literally committed suicide in July after my trip to California. Ken tried to fix it twice, but to no avail.
Tag Archives: work
Less than 3% of the more than 3,200 blog posts I have written since 1999 are private and password-protected. You and the entire interwebz can read pleanty of TMI about me on the blog (password-free!) because only my most private (and often-times personal only-written-for-me thoughts) are protected. You can request the password from me by using the contact form on the Connect Page, however, if I keep things mum and the password never leaves my keyboard, please know its nothing personal.
Less than 3% of the more than 3,200 blog posts I have written since 1999 are private and password-protected. You and the entire interwebz can read pleanty of TMI about me on the blog (password-free!) because only my most private (and often-times personal only-written-for-me thoughts) are protected. You can request the password from me by using the contact form on the Connect Page, however, if I keep things mum and the password never leaves my keyboard, please know its nothing personal.
New Stolen Icon (I gave credit on my icon page)
Ha. I stole this icon from a random LJ, but I just had to have it. I can’t tell you how many times while I was still working that I would hear (in a very gushy tone) “Oh, yessss, we saw The Ex-Husband over at the cafe at lunch today. He must be doing some clearing at FLAG…” (For those of you who don’t remember, I used to work for a $cient0logy company in downtown Clearwater, FL, a few doors down from the main ‘FLAGship’ CoS building). People like The Ex-Husband Cruise and Lisa Marie Presley were commonplace on the streets near there. I personally never saw them, but I always heard about my co-workers “running into them” on their lunch hour when they went to the CoS FLAG building.
Read more on New Stolen Icon (I gave credit on my icon page)…
Getting on with it…
Well, I did it. While all you bicker about who is the next president or who didn’t win I have been out conspiring with a greater enemy… $cient0logy.
Yes, I decided I wanted… no, NEEDED, to work again. This came as an impulsive idea right after my dialysis treatment today and I wasted no time acting upon it like a ferrel two-year-old with an instant-gratification complex. I took the easy way out by going back to the company I’d worked for for the last 3 years and let them hire me. I don’t know as of yet when I will start, what I will be doing, how much I will be getting paid or what hours I will work, but I will know within a week or so. Obviously I can’t work enough full-time hours to sustain myself 100% so I’ve opted to start off slow, work a few part-time hours, and see how it goes. I can’t make more than $800/month or I lose my SS Disability so I won’t be working all that much… but I could really use the $800 right about now. Especially with the holidays coming up.
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Less than 3% of the more than 3,200 blog posts I have written since 1999 are private and password-protected. You and the entire interwebz can read pleanty of TMI about me on the blog (password-free!) because only my most private (and often-times personal only-written-for-me thoughts) are protected. You can request the password from me by using the contact form on the Connect Page, however, if I keep things mum and the password never leaves my keyboard, please know its nothing personal. Protected: Job Stuff / Work Rant
Less than 3% of the more than 3,200 blog posts I have written since 1999 are private and password-protected. You and the entire interwebz can read pleanty of TMI about me on the blog (password-free!) because only my most private (and often-times personal only-written-for-me thoughts) are protected. You can request the password from me by using the contact form on the Connect Page, however, if I keep things mum and the password never leaves my keyboard, please know its nothing personal. Krissi: A story of 180°
I'm a traveler of places & an adventurer of emotions. I converse with the world through social media & communicate with humankind through open-mindedness. I advocate for what I believe is right & embrace possibitarianism. I'm an optimistic realist & I learn more about myself the more I understand about others. I'm a giver of endless second chances & the wearer of a shirt-sleeve heart. I'm a reveler in chaos & I love my own idealistic, unwavering hopefulness that one day I'll figure myself out.
In my life I've been 180° and back again & I'm ever-aware of what I have yet to learn...
My Instagr.am
Check Me Out (on 4Square)
Barista
Congrats - you've checked in at 5 different Starbucks! Be sure to pick up a double tall latte for your friend - I'm sure they'd do the same for you.
#4sqDay 2010
Happy foursquare day! (four squared = 4/16, get it?) Here's a toast to all of you for making foursquare so amazing and to the 150+ #4sqDay parties going on around the world!
Super Swarm
50 person foursquare swarms are soooo 2009. We upped it to 250 for the Super Swarm and you still nailed it. Well played!
Historian
Congrats from History Channel on unlocking America one check-in at a time. Thomas Jefferson would be proud.
Newbie
Your first check-in! You earn badges for your adventures, like staying out late or trying 5 different pizza joints. And with every check-in, we learn more about your tastes and can recommend new places. Head over to the Explore tab to see our suggestions!
Adventurer
You've checked into 10 different places! Now, how about inviting some friends into the mix? You can check out new spots together, share recommendations, and earn sweet BFF bonus points!
Explorer
You've checked into 25 different venues! Got any great recommendations (like the best time to visit or a secret menu item)? Share them with the world! Add Tips to places you love and get suggestions from others.
Superstar
You've checked in to 50 different places!
Bender
That's 4+ nights in a row for you!
Crunked
That's 4+ stops in one night for you!
Local
You've been at the same place 3x in one week!
Super User
That's 30 check-ins in a month for you!
Player Please!
Look at you, checking in with 3 members of the opposite sex! Player, please!
School Night
Checking in after 3am on a school night? Well done!
Far Far Away
Welcome to the world above 59th Street!
Photogenic
You found 3 places with a photobooth!
Animal House
That's 3 check-ins at Fratastic bars. Welcome to foursquare's honorary fraternity, Omega Delta Sigma.
Overshare
10+ check-ins in 12 hours! Next up: tweeting that you unlocked this Overshare badge?
Ziggy's Wagon
Waffles and tacos and dumplings and BBQ and... looks like you've found 3 of your city's legendary food trucks. Enjoy!
JetSetter
Hopping around the world one airport at a time... safe travels!
That's 15 different airports! You're a regular Carmen San Diego. JetSet to 5 more to unlock Level 5.
16 Candles
Treat yourself to another cupcake - that's 5 birthday shoutouts from you!
Zoetrope
That’s a lot of movie theater check-ins! Now, can you pick us up a large popcorn while you're up?
Flick-tastic! You'll unlock Level 2 once you've been to 5 DIFFERENT theaters.
Pizzaiolo
No crust goes without proper inspection, no cheese-to-sauce ratio is left unquestioned, no distance is too far on the quest to find the perfect slice – it’s connoisseurs like you that make the pizza wheel go ‘round.
That's 5 different pizza joints! Visit 5 new places to unlock Level 3. Pizza party, anyone? Don't forget the punch.
Jobs
Here's to the crazy ones. #ThankYouSteve
Monkey Bars
Forget those "Bender" and "Crunked" badges - you've conquered the playground circuit!
Fun! You'll unlock Level 2 once you've been to 5 DIFFERENT playgrounds.
Swarm
50+ people are also checked in here - it's a foursquare flashmob!
Super Mayor
A special shoutout for holding down 10 mayorships at once!
I'm on a boat
This ain't Seaworld, this is as real as it gets / I'm on a boat, MF'er, don't you ever forget!
Bravo Newbie
Congratulations! You've taken your first step into the BRAVO world. (It's not as scary as it sounds!)
Real Housewife
Way to drink, eat, shop, and spa like a Real Housewife!
Fashionista
You've found the key to BRAVO's Launch My Line insignia. Now, go find us some sales!
Austin Explorer
That's five checkins at five places you've never been to! Well done, Austin Explorer!
Super Duper Swarm
That "Super Swarm" badge is for babies! Welcome to the Super Duper Swarm Club - 500 people checked in at once!
Mile High
Congrats, you’ve just unlocked the Mile High badge! 500 miles per hour @ 30,000 feet and you’re still connected with Gogo. Happy travels!
Swimmies
Hey now! You sure like checking in near the water. Let's hope this isn't followed-up by unlocking our "Unlucky Shark Attack" badge.
Swimmerific! You'll unlock Level 2 once you've hit up 5 DIFFERENT swim spots.
Great Outdoors
Welcome to the Great Outdoors! Behold Mother Nature's true beauty. Now if only she'd throw a double rainbow up in this piece.
Fresh air FTW! You'll unlock Level 2 once you've hit up 5 DIFFERENT outdoor spots.
Just Desserts
You're a foodie that loves savory but it's time to get your sweet on! Savor your badge BRAVO style.
Bookworm
NERD ALERT!
You've made it to 5 different places of knowledge! Unlock Level 3 by visiting 5 new spots. Time for a new Murakami?
New Year's 2011
Happy New Year! Thanks for all your check-ins, tips, photos, comments and badge unlocks in 2010. Here's to a happy and healthy 2011 - and a hangover free tomorrow.
Fresh Brew
Look at you, Juan Valdez! That's a lot of coffee. Now that you've had your caffeine fix, get out there and conquer the day - one twitchy step at a time.
Level 10 Fresh Brew? That was easy. Now, how about going WITHOUT coffee for a day? On second thought, we don't really want to be around when that withdrawal kicks in. Have as many cups as you'd like.
Fixer Upper
Whether you're here for 1/4" electro-galvanized roofing nails or that hammer-machine-saw-thingy, here's to getting stuff done!
You're a regular Tim Taylor! You'll unlock Level 2 once you've visited 5 DIFFERENT hardware stores.
Century Club
That's over 100 days you've checked in at the same place! You should have your photo hanging on the wall by now. Seriously, if they don't let you, just hang it up yourself.
4sq Sophomore
Welcome back to SXSW. You know the routine - films, naps, bands, naps, parties, naps, and maaaaaybe even catch a panel!
SXSW Far Far Away
You sure are far far away from the Convention Center. Let's hope you're chillin' with some hip new indie band and not tied to the back of a runaway horse.
4sqDay 2011
And we thought last year was huge! Happy 4/4^2 day! Thanks to all of you amazing people, for organizing over 1000 parties around the world for our little startup! We would give a speech, but we're just trying to hold back our tears.
Vinyl
"You spin me right round, baby, right round. Like a record, baby, round round round round." Congrats on finding one of the last record stores in the world!
Groovy! You'll unlock Level 2 once you've been to 5 DIFFERENT record stores.
Wino
Quite the discerning wine palate. Let the tannins settle and savor the flavor profile - vanilla, butterscotch, used-chimney. Enjoy your next pinot, you oenophile you.
You've been to 5 different wine spots! Visit 5 new places to hit Level 3. Napa trip, anyone?
Ten Hundred
Over 1000 check-ins!? Thank you 1000 times over! Treat yourself to 40% off some cool shirts at foursquarestore.com (use the code 4SQ40-9EEF9-24D37). We'd give you 1000% off, but that don't make no sense! It's a super tiny gesture of our immense appreciation.
Baker's Dozen
You must really love the fresh-baked goodness of baguettes and beignets. Why not reward yourself by curling up with a nice croissant?
You've been to 5 different bakeries! Sweet! You'll need to get treats at 5 new bakeries to get to Level 3. Cupcakes, anyone?
Greasy Spoon
Sticky vinyl booths, bottomless mugs of joe, apple pie fresh out of the display case… Does that waitress have syrup on her hairnet? Sounds like diner heaven to us. Now, treat yourself to onion rings. Or a milkshake. We suggest both.
Nice! You've been to 5 different diners! You'll need to fill your belly at 5 new ones to get to Level 3. Elastic waistband suggested.
I Love Windows Phone
Thanks for showing us some love! Attend official badge events featured on foursquare.com/windowsphone and simply show your badge to be eligible for some awesome swag (while supplies last)!
Bento
Did you order the tako-wasa? How about tamago yaki to start? Ooh, and definitely get some ponzu on the side. Better yet, ditch the menu and go omakase like a pro. The chefs will definitely yell ‘Arigatogozaimashita’ when you leave.
That's 5 different Japanese spots! Treat yourself to some uni. You'll unlock Level 3 once you've visited 5 new places!
Treat Yo Self!
Hot stone massages. Treat yo self. Algae baths. Treat yo self. Carrot mulch scrubs. Treat yo self. Go ahead, splurge on the caviar wrap! And don’t forget to snag a tub of that macadamia nut cream on your way out. #treatyoself
Jealous! You’ll unlock Level 2 once you’ve been to 5 DIFFERENT spas.
Mall Rat
Sharper Image. Gap. That guy selling bedazzled iPhone cases from a kiosk. It’s always nice to see some familiar faces. Now, weave your way through that crazy crowd, grab an Orange Julius, and enjoy the fountain’s soothing gurgles.
That’s 25 different mall spots! Get your sale on! Visit 5 new ones to unlock Level 7.
Trainspotter
From the MTA to the Tube, the Shinkansen to the Trans-Siberian, you’ve ridden them all (or will someday)! Here’s to the beauty of public transit, and to always giving up your seat for the pregnant, elderly, and backpackers who haven’t showered in a week.
That’s 5 different train spots! Check in to 5 more to unlock Level 3. Happy strap-hanging!
4sqDay 2012
In 2010, foursquare fans declared April 16 4sqDay (4/4^2 – nerds after our own heart!). Two years and two billion check-ins later, you’re still why we get out of bed each day. Thanks to all 20 million of you for making us part of your lives. Happy 4sqDay!
