More drama on the work front. After the labor meeting last week, a certain supervisor has been going out of his way to antagonize me. He went so far as to try and write me up yesterday. He took a very simple mistake and tried to really over dramatize it. Even the shift manager thought it was over the top. Needless to say, I called in the troops. With one phone call from our Union rep, the write up was taken out of my file and destroyed.
Power to the People!!!
I can’t believe I didn’t blog about Dore weekend. For those of you not in the know, this weekend was the Dore Alley fair. It’s basically a smaller version of the Folsom St Fair. I worked the booth again for the BCC. One, it kept me out of mischief and two, I get such a rewarding feeling from doing it. Not to mention, it’s a lot of fun. I get to stand around and look pretty. hehehe.
I had planned to take tons of pics but I took the wrong memory card so I only got a few. However, Tim and Norm, the photographers for the calendar, will send me some of theirs. I’ll post more later.
Well, if you like that last pic you’ll love these. Here I am caught off guard w/a clueless look on my face! lol
The re-take looks much better to me. Course, we always judge ourselves different from others. What say you?
Is that a pose or what? One of my co-workers snapped off a pic of me. Not the best pic. I don’t like it because it makes my chest look non-existent. Oh well, you can’t say I only post the pretty pics…
I’m in a surprisingly good mood considering work was very dramatic yesterday. It’s been a busy week overall. If you are regular reader, you know I’m a Union officer at work and we’ve been having some real problems. Wednesday, my local chapter met w/an attorney to review our options and get some confirmations on what management can and cannot force us to do. Normal labor laws do not apply to us as one, we are a government agency and two, we are unionized. So we got that out of the way. It was a mixed bag of info as we got some good and some bad news. Yesterday was our monthly labor meeting w/management to discuss problems.
Our Union rep. basically started the meeting out by putting management on notice that we are prepared to get radical if they do not start keeping their promises. Often, management will state one thing and then do just the opposite. And the problem usually stems from the right hand now knowing what the left hand is doing. Our rep’ds speech tied into a problem I’ve been dealing with. After about 15 minutes of continued lip service from the deputy director, I lost my temper a bit and let’em have it. Let’s just say I put things in very simple English so there was no confusing it. I took off the gloves and started naming names too. I’m all for diplomacy but sometimes you just need to put it on the table to get people’s attention. I think it worked to an extent but I don’t expect much change. I fully expect in the next two months things are going to get ugly.
Who do you call when there is no one left at 911?
I confirmed my registration for school today. I’ve been having trouble getting my confimation of scheduling from the Matriculation office. I’m exempt from matriculation as I know my skill level, class needed, and I certainly don’t need to meet w/a counselor about my “career choices”.
The only step now is to pay for tuition and books. I can’t do that until Aug 2nd for some reason. Otherwise, I’m all set.
The only downer is the campus is across the city from me so it will be a haul on my scooter every week. I guess it can’t be all roses. lol
So Large Tony‘s got me doing a Meme. (course that boy could convince me to do just about anything.)
The rules are simple.
1. If you want to participate, leave a comment below saying “Interview me.”
2. I will respond by asking you five questions – each persons will be different. Ill post the questions in the comments section of this post.
3. You will update your blog with the answers to the questions.
4. You will include this explanation and an offer to interview others in the same post.
5. When others comment asking to be interviewed, you will ask them five questions.
Here goes.
1. What is the most embarrassing thing that ever happened to you in grade school?
That’s easy. Fifth grade, I had Miss Hanchey as my teacher. On the outside she was a mean spiteful wench. On the inside, she was a sweet old lady who loved kids. So one day after grammar studdies, I’m goofing off (I was a holy terror in grade school) leaning way back in my chair, holding myself upright by my feet under my desk. I inadvertently farted and it was a loud one. Not only that but the chair seat was plastic so it reverberated even louder. The whole room burst out laughing. I was so startled I lost my footing and fell straight back. Two whammies for the price of one!
2. Name something that you really wish you were better at.
Sucking cock. No, just kidding, I am an expert at that already. Uh…um…I always wished I could sing. My child hood fantasy was to be a singer. The first time I heard my recorded voice played back I was heartbroken to discover I couldn’t carry a note if my life depended on it.
3. What specific item in your closet/wardrobe would you wear to definitely get a mans attention?
This is a toughy. I can dress to impress but I am very much a T-shirt and jeans kinda guy. I’d have to say a nice snug pair of pants to show off my backside. Guys usually notice my eyes and my butt first anyway. If you got it, flaunt it!
4. What would your friends be surprised to find in the trunk or glove box of your car?
Well I currently own a motor scooter so that would be kinda hard. (I sold my car upon moving to SF) But back when I had a car, I’d have to say a taser. I kept a taser in my glovebox for years.
5. M&Ms or Skittles?
Defintely M&M’s. I’m not a big candy person. The only other candy I find irresistible is Reece’s Peanut Butter Cups.
Tag your it!
I’ve been slacking a lot in the gym lately. I think, in part, due to the lack of eye candy. I know that sounds shallow but seeing all the hot guys pumping iron really inspires me to push myself harder. Switching to Crunch while convenient, the day crowd is lacking to say the least. Switching again would be stupid as Crunch is literally a block from my house. I’ve been maintaining my current mass so it’s not a total loss. I guess I need to find a better way to motivate myself. When the ex and I were still together, he was there to help push me along. He always had to out do me so I was constantly pushed to get stronger. That’s history obviously.
What’s a fella to do? All my work cronies live too far away to make switching worthwhile. Bobby would be a great choice if he lived in the city instead of Valla-crack (Vallejo). *sigh* I’ve tried looking for a workout partner but most of the fags here workout at Gold’s or 24hour. There is a 24hour fitness just a few blocks up the street from me but it’s laced w/idiot staff that only care about your money. (I was w/24hour when I moved SF. I have first hand knowledge of their ignunce.)
I guess for now I’ll stick to it. I redid my routine in February. Mabye it’s time to switch again.
Saturday night was the birthday party. I think about 250 people showed up. The venue was just the right size too. My friend celibrates his b’day w/3 other guys which is why so many people were in attendance.
Here is a pic of the birthday boys all together. Gary, Trevan, Dan, & Jim
Here is Curtis & Mikey taking a moment to strike a pose.
It was good to see Mikey. I haven’t seen him in about 4 years. Life is treating him well.
Gary and Jay. Another batch of buddies not seen in some time.
I took some pics from the club but they didn’t turn out well. Very blurry as I was shaking my groove thang at the time. Oh well.
Time to hit the gym so I’ll try to post the pics of the family later today…
Ok, I’m at work so this might get cut short. Anyway, the trip home was great. I had more fun than I’ve had in a long time on a trip back to TX. I often complain that the trips home don’t always work out for the many facets of my id. Well this time around, everyone got a work out. From my inner child reconnecting w/the family to my inner slut getting a groove on. My inner fag went out dancing and then shopping the next day. Hell, even my inner bitch got a quick chance to speak up when my flight was an hour and half late and the surly counter lady decided to cop an attitude. Yeah, I’d say all of me had a good time. lol
So here we are at Barnaby’s, my favorite restaurant in H-town.
And here is what is left of my dish. I always get the same thing. BBQ chicken w/mash potatoes and garlic sticks. mmmm-kay!
Here is Trevan (the b’day boy), myself, and Mikey (in from Dallas) having a moment after dinner. Oy what a mug shot ey?
But wait there’s more…here is Dan, Gary, & Todd at the Black Eyed Pea on Saturday for lunch. Gary (in the middle is also one of the b’day boys).
Stay tuned for pics of the party and the clan!
Ok, I made it home to SF safe and sound. The plane was again late but only by 30 minutes this time. I had a great time and was completely tuckered out. I managed to squeeze in the tivo’d episodes of Stargate: SG1 & Atlantis and then I crashed for a 12 blissful hours of sleep.
I have a ton of email to sort thru so if yours is in there, bare w/me. I’ll get to it eventually.
Oh, pics coming as well.