Wednesday, August 16, 2006

Grey Goose Joey is now Grey Goose Bethany??

G'very early hungover morning Kids & Porn Stars.
Rule # 1 - Never drink and drive in parts unknown.
Rule # 2 - Never stay out until 1 AM on a "school night."
Rule # 3 - Never stay out until 1 AM on a "school night" while drinking heavily with friends.
Rule # 4 - Never say you are ok to drive if you really might not be (I TOTALLY thought I was though....)
Rule # 5 - Don't take turns to sharply when you are already aware that there is a ditch on the curve of the road.
Rule # 6 - Once you have rode into said ditch, DO NOT ATTEMPT TO KEEP DRIVING THE CAR.
Rule # 7 - Do not get out of the car and attmept to fix the under carriage in pitch black darkness in part unknown.
Rule # 8 - If your car makes weird sounds when you turn left, don't keep turning left to see if the car is still making that sound.
Rule # 9 - If you think you can fix the car in a drunken (and crying) state, "jiggling the handle" will NOT fix it. Just leave it alone until soberness sets in.
Rule # 10 - When sober, STILL DO NOT ATTEMPT TO FIX THE CAR - especially when you are already dressed for work.
Yes Kids, Bethany had her first (and last) drinking and driving accident. I am OK. It was a small ditch and the damage is minor compared to what it could have been (although I am fairly certain I will get anally raped on the cost to fix it - and yes, I have to fix it. A-It's a lease and B-I don't think I can keep driving it as is.) I feel stupid, so please keep your "WHAT WERE YOU THINKING??" comments to yourself, I am already kicking myself in the ass for what could have happened. I've learned my lesson... I hate myself right now. I have officially become my dad. 10-4 over and out.

Tuesday, August 15, 2006

People Will Show Their True Colors, if You Let Them...

Hey there Kids & Porn Stars... Happy Monday. My weekend was fabulous. I couldn't have asked for a better weekend. Friday started off with a bang, but first let me tell you about Thursday night. I was out late Thursday night with Blade, SVU, Tracey from the Bronx (AKA - TB). We decided to meet up for dinner at The Westchester at PF Changs. Dinner and drinks were fabulous and it was nice to get the girls together and catch up since Blade just got back from Greece. After dinner, we decided to go out for drinks - TB needed to get home. So Blade, SVU an I headed out and hit up a few places. I met a boy or two and got a little buzzed, got a # and a "date" for next weekend. It was a good night until Blade got cranky about being out so late... Meanwhile it was her idea, but she thought we would only be out for one and one turned into 4-5. I don't remember driving over the bridge, but I got home safe and sound. LOL.

Friday AM I was wide awake at 7:30 AM because I needed to get some work done before we left and I still wasn't sure what time we were going. I was moving slow due to the hangover and lack of sleep. I was getting ready to get some work done and Mama Dukes says, "Does Kel-Kel wear her hair in a braid? Because she's here." Ooops, it was 8AM and I wasn't showered. After running around and showering, we were on the road by 9-ish. We chatted the whole way down, it felt like it took 10 minutes to get there. :) We stopped off on an errand in Toms River (stuff for my dad's will) and then it was off to Seaside. We spent a few hours in the sun, did the air lift ride thingy, played some games, had our palms read, and relaxed and enjoyed one anothers company. I'm so glad to have reconnected with her... I was supposed to go to a comedy club with TB, Blade, and Blade's sister, but we just couldn't get home in time. So when we finally did get home, we decided to go to the drive in movie theater in Warwick and we saw The Devil Wears Prada. RyRy wasn't feeling a girlie movie or going out since he worked so hard all day, so it was just us girls.

Saturday - Woke up very late and broke some lunch plans. I thought my night party was at 8, but it actually started at 5:45, so I didn't have much time to get anything done since I woke up so late. So I relaxed, got some stuff done around the house, tended to my sunburn, and then got ready for the big night. I arrived at Midge's place right on time - after running into my Kel-Kel on the road. We headed in together not knowing what to expect. What it turned out as, was fantastic. I got see my HS girlies, bought some good supplies, had a good time with my Kel-Kel, and found a new P/T job. (More about that later....) After the party, Kel-Kel and I ran to get some eats and then I was just to plain tired to do anything else. So we parted ways and went home.

Sunday - Woke up to Mama Dukes boxing with my kitty. She likes to call him Morris and for some reason, he likes her. It was cute, but annoying on a Sunday AM, LOL. Mama Dukes was in a grand mood since she was leaving for the beach in a few hours with AK and two friends. And Bethany has the place to herself until Wed. ROCK! After Mama Dukes left, I played with the pooches, watched some tube, then prepared for dinner with Clinger. I met up with him around 6:30 at my favorite Italian place - Pasta Cucina. I could barely hear him talk during dinner. It's not quite a feminine voice; he is more of a low talker. For all I know, he could have been saying how he wants to beat and rape me, because I really couldn't hear half of what he said. We drank a bottle of wine together, I was slightly buzzed and starting to get tired. We walked outside to my car where he proceeded to low talk. I was practically yawning in his face and he still wouldn't let me leave.... I mean, he is a really nice guy, but he may just be too laid back for me. He has now asked me to hang out on Wed. I fell bad because I still want to date other people and I think he's settled on dating me.... I want to see what JH has to offer next weekend.... Even if he is a smoker! We left it as we would speak tomorrow and then I was off to home. Where he called me and text messaged me. Too much!

Monday - Got to work in good spirits, considering I just had a 3 day weekend. My boss was having his man period and was fairly cranky and nasty to me which I felt was uncalled for. I told him off without really telling him off, if you know what I mean. Then Blade starts giving me 'tude all day for no reason. At lunch I had enough and said, "Why are you being so fucking snippy to me?? Did I do something to you??" Then in the afternoon she sent over some snippy e-mails and I had it. I went off on her in an e-mail and she never wrote back.... Today I came in to an apology card on my desk telling me I am silly, she is not mad at me, and we will always be friends. I can't say I believe it, but for not what can I do? I'm tired and all cried out and I don't want to be here now... I keep telling myself that I have people like my Kel-Kel (see below picture), KTU, Cowgirl, and last but not least DOC in my life. That's all I need.... :) 10-4 over and out.

Sunday, August 13, 2006

Just a Snipet from my Day Off....

Wednesday, August 09, 2006

I Have Bushy Brows??

G'evening Kids & Porn Stars.... OK, so I decided to treat myself to a manicure and pedicure after work tonight. I figured I deserved it working so hard lately and all (and I friggin have Shingles again - not a bad case visually, but fucking painful as all hell this time around!!) So, I get the pedi and sit in the massage chair, read my book, and relax. When the technician finished, I moved over to a table to get my nails done. As she is doing my nails, she says, "You want da eyebrow wax too?" I say, "Sure, I guess I should." She says, "Ya, they bushy. I fix. I fix nice. Make pretty. Ok?" I say, "OK, sounds good." Then I see her eyebrows and I KNOW I am in for some real trouble. She had NONE. Well, I mean, she had about 12 hairs where each brow should be and the a real thick pencil line drawn in. "Oh God," I think to myself. I am screwed. LOL. She finishes up my nails as I try to think of a reason to get out of it. "Come," she says as she calls me into the "Waxing Room." "Here we go," I think to myself. I am too nice to say no at this point. I lay down and she grins and says, "Bushy, bushy, bushy. I fix." I figured, "Well, who the fuck wants to be bushy - anywhere, LOL??" I close my eyes and fear the worst. She waxes away and THEN brings out the tweezers. She is hacking away at my brows. I am scared. She finally says, "I finished. Go look in mirror." I walk a slow crawl to the mirror worried about what I might find because it really felt as though she scalped my brows... Lo and behold, they look fabulous. She knew what she was doing and I have two full eye brows in tact. Phew! 10-4 over and out.

Tuesday, August 08, 2006

Is Pedro There?

G'evening Kids & Porn Stars... Today was one of the worst and best days in a long, long time. So, as you may or may not know, I am EXTREMELY busy. My co-worker quit and I've been covering her desk since she left. Which hasn't really been a problem, since I love over time. However, the co-worker who quit left a small mess. One being an issue with a client that myself and her boss were never notified of by her. So I get an e-mail from another company I deal with telling me they accidentally fulfilled my order and I am not supposed to use the file they sent to my client and how dare I have sent another order when I knew "full well from last month that this months order would be denied"?? WHAT? This is the first time I am even working on this file and I tell this guy so. He insists he spoke to me, making me think I am losing my mind. So I send the co-worker (VSP) who left an e-mail asking her for some - any - input:

From: Bethany [mailto:Bethany@Isendjunkmail.com]
Sent: Tuesday, August 08, 2006 11:40 AM
To: VSP (FID)
Subject: Hey!


Hey, two questions.... Did you work on E*** before you left?
Do you remember speaking to Dan about Z***** Z*** not being approved? This guy is nuts and I just totally went off on him about this.

Sorry to bother you with WK nonsense. How are you? LOL.
Do you know your e-mail address is still active (or at least in the Global Address list). LOL.

Me

Bethany
Brokerage
I Send You Junk Mail Company


-----Original Message-----
From: VSP (FID) [mailto:VSP@morganstanley.com]
Sent: Tuesday, August 08, 2006 11:50 AM
To: Bethany
Subject: RE: Hey!



Hi,
I can't help you with those right now. I'd have to call you later.

And what does Dan (I'm assuming you mean Breen) have to do with Esoworld?

It figures they're keeping it active. God forbid she has them deactivate it and actually get the e-mails from now on. When I left the last time, I was gone for over a year and a half and when I came back, my e-mail was still active from before.

VSP
Morgan Stanley | Fixed Income Division
Tel: 1 (212) 761-XXXX


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From: McDowell, Beth [mailto:Bethany@Isendyoujunkmail.com]
Sent: Tuesday, August 08, 2006 11:59 AM
To: VSP(FID)
Subject: RE: Hey!


It was Dan Arnold from RMI. He is claiming to have spoken to me about your order and said he told me they were denied and how dare I put through another order.
Just let me know if you remember any of this?
They should reroute your e-mails - you have VM too. LOL.

-----Original Message-----
From: VSP (FID) [mailto:VSP@morganstanley.com]
Sent: Tuesday, August 08, 2006 12:08 PM
To: Bethany
Subject: RE: Hey!


Ah. Sorry, can't help you. Get your new "boss" to help. Ahahahaha I just realized, if I help you, I help her. Sorry.

VSP
Morgan Stanley | Fixed Income Division
Tel: 1 (212) 761-XXXX


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From: Bethany [mailto:Bethany@Isendjunkmail.com]
Sent: Tuesday, August 08, 2006 12:09 PM
To: VSP (FID)
Subject: RE: Hey!


Are you kidding me?

-----Original Message-----
From: VSP (FID) [mailto:VSP@morganstanley.com]
Sent: Tuesday, August 08, 2006 12:12 PM
To: Bethany
Subject: RE: Hey!


No. Seriously. First, I can't help you because it's against policy for me to help you. Not unless I do it after hours. Second, I no longer work for WK so I shouldn't be involved in anything that has to do with accounts. Third, I am not helping her since she obviously has issues with me. And if I help you, I help her.

Unfortunately, it screws you. But then again, it's not your account and not your boss. So I wouldn't stress it.

VSP
Morgan Stanley | Fixed Income Division
Tel: 1 (212) 761-XXXX


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From: Bethany [mailto:Bethany@Isendjunkmail.com]
Sent: Tuesday, August 08, 2006 12:14 PM
To: VSP (FID)
Subject: RE: Hey!


Wow, I didn't realize helping out a friend with a quick yes or no answer was so difficult.
Sorry I asked VSP.

-----Original Message-----
From: VSP (FID) [mailto:VSP@morganstanley.com]
Sent: Tuesday, August 08, 2006 12:19 PM
To: Bethany
Subject: RE: Hey!


It has nothing to do with you Beth. And you're taking it personally when you shouldn't. You're putting this as a friend helping a friend, but it's not. If you were asking me for help on generic list brokerage questions, I don't have a problem. But you're asking me about accounts I personally worked on. It's not something I can help on or will help on. You should understand my position. And it doesn't help that I can't answer you now anyway since it's during business hours.

VSP
Morgan Stanley | Fixed Income Division
Tel: 1 (212) 761-XXXX


-----Original Message-----
From: Bethany
Sent: Tuesday, August 08, 2006 12:35 PM
To: VSP (FID)'
Subject: RE: Hey!


VSP, it's my order - whether her name is on it or not and at this point, I need to get to the bottom of things.
This Dan guy is imagining a whole conversation with me where I supposedly laughed and called our client a fraud. All I was asking of you was whether you talked to him - yes or no. And I kind of think you're using the whole "business hours" thing as an excuse because you don't want to help Paula - which, yes, as a friend to you I understand, but as a friend to me I would think you could get past that for one second and say yes I talked to him or no I didn't. Maybe you think I was asking more of you - I don't know. But that was really all I needed from you....

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From: Bethany [mailto:Bethany@Isendjunkmail.com]
Sent: Tuesday, August 08, 2006 12:41 PM
To: VSP (FID)
Subject: FW: Hey!


And.... I hope you don't think I am trying to fight with you, because I'm not!

-----Original Message-----
From: VSP (FID) [mailto:VSP@morganstanley.com]
Sent: Tuesday, August 08, 2006 12:52 PM
To: Bethany
Subject: RE: Hey!


You obviously do not understand the way my company and other investment banks are set up. I cannot help another company in their business dealings without approval from Compliance.

But that's besides the point. I cannot believe that you're arguing about this with me DURING MY REGULAR JOB HOURS. You might not understand that, but that is how my world works now. I can joke around about what's going on at WK, but I cannot discuss specific business related matters. And since I don't want this to become some sort of world war 3 issue, please refrain from e-mailing me about WK at my Morgan Stanley e-mail from this point on.

And by the way, no, I cannot put aside my issues with her to help you. I've already helped enough considering how much she dislikes me. It is not in my best interest to help her in any way.

VSP
Morgan Stanley | Fixed Income Division
Tel: 1 (212) 761-XXXX


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From: Bethany[mailto:Bethany@Isendjunkmail.com]
Sent: Tuesday, August 08, 2006 2:01 PM
To: VSP (FID)
Subject: RE: Hey!


Oh my God VSP - I just said I WASN'T trying to argue with you about this, but I forgot who I was talking to. Grow up.

-----Original Message-----
From: VSP (FID) [mailto:VSP@morganstanley.com]
Sent: Tuesday, August 08, 2006 2:03 PM
To: Bethany
Subject: RE: Hey!


Ok, you seriously need to drop this. Don't tell me to grow up when I had to tell you 3 times that I couldn't help you because of legal reasons. Since you can't discuss this rationally, let's just not discuss anything at all. Have a good day.

VSP
Morgan Stanley | Fixed Income Division
Tel: 1 (212) 761-XXXX


-----Original Message-----
From: Bethany
Sent: Tuesday, August 08, 2006 2:03 PM
To: VSP (FID)'
Subject: RE: Hey!


Agreed - take care!

Now, normally I would be upset about arguing with a friend, but this bitch is NOT a friend and I am glad to be rid of her. She really is narcissistic c*** rag that I was only friends with because she is SUCH a c*** rag that it's better to NOT have her as an enemy. Mama Dukes always send to be careful of people such as herself and once again, Mama Dukes proved to be correct. The guy wound up apologizing to me, so the day wasn't a total loss in regards to work and I finally have this coniving bitch out of my life. Ahhhh, freedom feels good. I wish her nothing but failure. LOL. 10-4 over and out.

Monday, August 07, 2006

Not in the Mood for Jokes...

Rose: "I'm not in the mood for jokes.... Especially about the little man in the fridge. You KNOW he scares me."

LOL.

Happy Anniversary to Us....

G'evening Kids & Porn Stars. Why am I not posting in the AM from work you ask? Because I am being pulled in about 9 different directions and I have little to NO time to do anything. But, me likey the overtime. Especially since I AM OFF THIS FRIDAY!!! Woo-hoo and it doesn't go against my vacation time (technically). LOL. The sad thing is, last Friday I was in bed by 7:30. Mama Dukes came crashing into my room at around 9, waking me. "There was a VM for you. Did you get it?" Logic says that if the VM voice tells you it's a new VM, then no, I didn't get it. But we are talking to Mama Dukes here and she can barely use the microwave.... So.... "No, I didn't." I check. No message. "Mama Dukes, did you delete it?" "No. I pressed 7." Me: "7 IS to delete!!! ARGH!!!!!!!!" Reason 5 million and 87 why I need to move, LOL. So I check the caller ID, see who called, and get the info I need. Back to sleep I went. My whole weekend was wasted recouping from a rough week, but I promised my peeps at work that I would meet them in Yonkers for VP's show. He was the only good comedian and we were all home by midnight.
Sunday I woke up and thought Mama Dukes was leaving for a few days. So I cleaned up, played with the pooches (a sick Max that cost me ANOTHER $300 with his darned allergic reactions), and decided since we had no soda it would be a good time for a Twised Tea. LOL. After 3, I thought it would be a good to start the project I needed to do for work and the damn cable connection went out. One hour, one sweaty Bethany, and one Twisted Tea later, I was back up and running and 2 hours later the project was complete. Not before my Doogalicious called and gave me some really good news. Congrats my boy! :) I knew it would all work out.
I am hoping my plans fall into place for my Friday off – wink-wink, I can’t wait!!
Maggie Sue’s wedding is coming, Midge’s “party” is this weekend, and Peter-Peter Pumpkin Eater is turning 30 on Friday (same day Maggie Sue turns 2-9, LOL). So I have two VERY busy weekends coming up (and I have next Thursday and Friday off, yea!!!)
The girls and I at work are (hopefully) planning a trip. I need a vacation…. ASAP, but if I leave my job anytime soon, it will be a while before I can take off again.
So tomorrow is my and “B’s” 3 year anniversary. Woo-hoo. Let’s see if he remembers and/or does anything about it.
In the meantime, I met someone else who is smothering me to death. LOL. It’s either one extreme or the other. I just can’t win.
What else can I tell you? Max is doing better since he is on medication. Work is good (except that I am crazy busy). I am planning a vacation and can’t wait to get away. The guy I met could be a psycho stalker, lol. “B” is an a**, LOL. I’m always tired. I have so many events coming up that I can’t wait for. I need to be off now. More to come. ;) 10-4 over and out.

Tuesday, August 01, 2006

Putzmeister

G'evening Kids & Porn Stars.... Happy Tuesday! I am back! But, I can't promise regular posts - things have been crazy on the Bethany homefront.
Kel-Kel and RyRy left me for 10 or so days and I was able to watch their "kids" and their house for a few nights. "B" and I enjoyed the pool and the movie theater room. Work has been nuts. My friend VSP quit and I've taken on her work load along side mine. SVU quit too and they told me today I will be taking on some of HER work load as well. All within 37.5 hours though, of course. That place is bullshit and I am glad I have TWO head hunters working for me to get me the hell out of there. Maggie Sue's Bridal shower was Sunday, the day after Kel-Kel got back from Disney. I got to see some old H.S. friends, Mama Marsh, and the lil sissy's. :) It was a great afternoon and I CAN'T WAIT TO SEE what Kel-Kel pulls together for my bridal shower some day. Maggie Sue was glowing and she raked in some awesome gifties. :)Everything Kel-Kel did was done with precision, a creative eye (she IS an artist), and love. I can't imagine having someone that wonderful taking care of details for my shower. <3 YOU DID A GREAT JOB, Kel-Kel!!! Maggie Sue must feel so loved! Her wedding is coming fast and furious. I've been doing OK on Weight Watchers, but not as good as I would have liked. I stopped holding Maggie's wedding over my head as a reason or time frame to lose weight. I need to focus on me and my lifestyle change. Change only comes when you allow it. So I am now in search of a new gym with work out classes - damn the price. There is no price for good health. I've hardly read anything this summer, I'm either working or out and tonight is the first night in a while I can just sit and relax and I'm not thoroughly exhausted (thanks to the Iron pills I've been taking!) Little Max had a vet emergency (again) last night and $300 later, he's feeling better. They think it's either Allergies, Mites, Ringworm, or a Yeast Infection on his little belly. The poor thing. He's happy tonight though and as soon as this heat wave gives up, we are going to have some serious Mommy and me time. He needs the exercise, as do I. :) I feel pumped, energized and loved by my good friends. I'm feeling good and I hope this feeling lasts as I think this positive energy will shine in my job interviews, LOL.

Everyone keep your fingers crossed - I don't want to jinx anything, but someone I love may be a lot closer to me very soon. So keep your prayers with me (and him). You know who you are, I love you and I find myself thinking about you way more than I should. ;) Even though you're a nut - slightly cracked. We are getting SO loaded when you get home. I need to be off now. Books to read, Tivo to watch, and pups to smother with love. I'll post more regularly now (hopefully) because I know I haven't covered the last few weeks of my life in full, things were definitely left out.... 10-4 over and out.