captain yesterday |
captain yesterday wrote:Also WTF.What I hate is when I have several things I'm quite obviously working on and someone wants to add on one more thing.
Customers at the toy store were the worst for this! I'd have a hand cart with three playhouses on it with two more bikes in boxes stacked on that and I'm carrying an assembled bike on one shoulder and someone always stops me to ask "Do you have this? Or that? Oh, what about this other thing?!" Or I'd be at the top of a ladder in an aisle trying not to drop awkwardly stacked boxes on people's heads and someone ALWAYS walks up and asks if you could look for some obscure toy only found in Japan that a friend of a friend of their cousin saw on Amazon and they're absolutely convinced that WE had it, would I look for it, just for them.
Or when I'm putting bikes back on the top rack and some Hot Wheels collector says his mom will give me a BJ if I'd just go in back and bring out a box of Hot Wheels for them to forage through (yes, that really happened, and yes, his mom was totally on board with it, no I did not get the box of Hot Wheels for them to forage through).
Hot Wheels collectors are some hardcore m*&&+$$#$@&~s.
NobodysHome |
I hate some of the open ended questions for interviews.
"Please provide some examples of times when others ask you for your input when they were making a decision or solving a problem. What input did you provide? What were the results?"
Like The phraseing alone makes my mind go blank. Its so vague.
Alright online interview #1 done. Maybe I'll make it to a face to face this time.
I like to think of job interviews as, "NobodysHome's Story Time".
Just tell a story about something that happened during your shift. Make it amusing. Try to make it remotely relevant. It'll be fine.
NobodysHome |
4 people marked this as a favorite. |
NobodysHome wrote:Does Impus finally use his gaming laptop?Far Cry: New Dawn is out today.
GothBard and Shiro have been playing for a couple of hours. Both Impii are downloading it.
And not a single server crash yet. As if the game company did some kind of testing and QA before releasing the game. What a concept! :-O
Yes, but only because I got fed up, took away his desktop, parted it out, and gave away the parts.
NobodysHome |
Vidmaster7 wrote:Hot Wheels collectors are some hardcore m*!@~!!#*++&s.captain yesterday wrote:Also WTF.What I hate is when I have several things I'm quite obviously working on and someone wants to add on one more thing.
Customers at the toy store were the worst for this! I'd have a hand cart with three playhouses on it with two more bikes in boxes stacked on that and I'm carrying an assembled bike on one shoulder and someone always stops me to ask "Do you have this? Or that? Oh, what about this other thing?!" Or I'd be at the top of a ladder in an aisle trying not to drop awkwardly stacked boxes on people's heads and someone ALWAYS walks up and asks if you could look for some obscure toy only found in Japan that a friend of a friend of their cousin saw on Amazon and they're absolutely convinced that WE had it, would I look for it, just for them.
Or when I'm putting bikes back on the top rack and some Hot Wheels collector says his mom will give me a BJ if I'd just go in back and bring out a box of Hot Wheels for them to forage through (yes, that really happened, and yes, his mom was totally on board with it, no I did not get the box of Hot Wheels for them to forage through).
Are you *SURE* you said, "No?"
Your clothes say otherwise...Cover Turtle |
Cover Turtle wrote:*Waddles by Mort's basket, hides a whoopee cushion between her basket sheets, and then he hides nearby to observe her reaction to the "whoopee"*
*Mutters whoops at the fart*
*Gets up and sits down again resulting in another*
*Is puzzled*
*digs into blankets and takes whoopee cushion out and bats at it*
And they say you don't have a sense of humor! Ha! :P
Just a Mort wrote:Oh urm...Me in swimsuit, without glassesPlease allow me to say that you've been far too hard on yourself for how you look. You are a beautiful woman. Never believe otherwise.
*Nods vigorously and wipes away his nosebleed*
Vany hit it right on the nose...you're a beautiful young woman.
Tequila Sunrise wrote:Interesting, what's the design motive behind everyone getting a buff/heal? Or, how does it play out I guess?
I kind of like the way Shadow of the Demonlord does it. Everyone get a combined buff/small heal ability, that's usable a couple of times between rests.
These are doubly usable for healers as its a heal beyond what they have with their spell slots.
I like it quite well.
It functions as bit differently depending on your class, but its generally a "buff" + heal combo that can be used once per rest (resting takes 8 hours), though at higher levels it can be used twice (or more) per rest.Magician -> spend an action to recover your healing rating (basically 25% of your Health) and regain the casting of a single spell you know.
Priest -> spend an action to recover your healing rating and allow a target within short range to do the same.
Rogue -> spend an action to recover your healing rating and then move up to half your speed without triggering free attacks (AoOs).
Warrior -> spend an action or triggered action (kind of like mix between a swift action and a readied action, often made in response to something...see fx free attack above) to recover your healing rating,
It basically accomplices at least the "feeling" of a few things.
The reliance on having a dedicated healer is reduced, since everyone can at least do some rudimentary healing.
It has kind of also made the players a bit more confident in pushing the average "adventuring day" when they know that everyone has a "slot less" emergency healing ability (there's very little "topping off" with wands in SotDL, though health potions do exist).
Also by tailoring the abilities to "class flavours" they feel a little less like just "free healing" abilities.
Tequila Sunrise wrote:
I can get onboard with this. As long as a brief explanation is given for the lack of the divide (All magic is from the same source, its the casters beliefs that shape the "nature" of magic or whatever) then its fine by me.Explanation, hm....
"Different casters use magic differently; wizards study and learn to manipulate the magical workings of the universe, sorcerers are born with it, and priests channel divine will.
But let's get real, I have limited time to write spells, so a fireball or a heal uses the same rule whoever casts it."
:D
That's fine.
To follow the thread above, in SotDL, all magic stems from the same source. its in usage and belief of the wielder that the split into the traditions of the "mage and "priest" happens. One believes that his power are benedictions and divine will, the other believes in the shaping the magical forces of the universe by study and experimentation. It just happens that magic responds to both methods, shaping itself slight differently according to the wielders.(Magician traditions are typically Int-based, while priest traditions are often Will-based).
Tequila Sunrise |
captain yesterday wrote:Vidmaster7 wrote:Hot Wheels collectors are some hardcore m*!@~!!#*++&s.captain yesterday wrote:Also WTF.What I hate is when I have several things I'm quite obviously working on and someone wants to add on one more thing.
Customers at the toy store were the worst for this! I'd have a hand cart with three playhouses on it with two more bikes in boxes stacked on that and I'm carrying an assembled bike on one shoulder and someone always stops me to ask "Do you have this? Or that? Oh, what about this other thing?!" Or I'd be at the top of a ladder in an aisle trying not to drop awkwardly stacked boxes on people's heads and someone ALWAYS walks up and asks if you could look for some obscure toy only found in Japan that a friend of a friend of their cousin saw on Amazon and they're absolutely convinced that WE had it, would I look for it, just for them.
Or when I'm putting bikes back on the top rack and some Hot Wheels collector says his mom will give me a BJ if I'd just go in back and bring out a box of Hot Wheels for them to forage through (yes, that really happened, and yes, his mom was totally on board with it, no I did not get the box of Hot Wheels for them to forage through).
Are you *SURE* you said, "No?"
Your clothes say otherwise...
I can only imagine had Cap retrieved such a box, the woman would've said "Lol you knew I was joking right what kinda creep are you?!" Or been called away by a sudden emergency at home, or just disappeared.
Which is still f+$!ed up.
Freehold DM |
8 people marked this as a favorite. |
So. Today was the memorial for my dad.
I keep learning more about the man. He was a lot more complex than I thought originally, but also so very simple. I was also with all of my siblings for the first time in a long, long time.
I just saw all of our signatures on a document for the proceedings. My first time seeing all of our names together.
Oh man.
Just a Mort |
But on a more serious note, I hope the pictures I've shared helps to inspire people on their fitness journeys. Get out more. Be less of a couch potato.
Being a couch potato can cause numerous health problems. One of the reason's NH's friend died was because he didn't get out enough and take care of himself. I don't want something like that happening to any of you.
Try new stuff. Sure you may not be any good at it. Like I couldn't climb the rock wall fully. But was it fun? Hell yeah. I know I'm not winning any prizes for kayaking. Does that matter? No sh*t, I'm still going to do it anyway.
And losing weight, in addition to health benefits, also brings on nice perks, like looking nicer in clothes, and being able to fit into stuff that you previously wanted to, but couldn't.
Even if you're not doing it for yourself, think about your families and friends. They wouldn't want you dying young of heart disease or some obesity related illness. They wouldn't want the emotional and financial burden of having to take care of you. So do it for them, if not yourself, so at least you get to spend quality time with them rather then being hooked up to a machine in the hospital.
Just a Mort |
Just a Mort wrote:Oh urm...Me in swimsuit, without glassesHELLO...
*waves back*
Hi Freehold!
Just a Mort |
So. Today was the memorial for my dad.
I keep learning more about the man. He was a lot more complex than I thought originally, but also so very simple. I was also with all of my siblings for the first time in a long, long time.
I just saw all of our signatures on a document for the proceedings. My first time seeing all of our names together.
Oh man.
I think we are like ogres, which means we have many layers like onions. If you live apart, it's harder to know about others, besides I've never been much of a conversationalist.
gran rey de los mono |
1 person marked this as a favorite. |
NobodysHome wrote:Can I request some more good answers for this one. This one always trips me up.Tequila Sunrise wrote:Just a Mort wrote:And I hate being called to do something else when I'm in the middle of doing something.I've recently realized this about myself as well.
Sometimes there's no help for it, but "Good at focusing on a single task until convenient milestone" and "Doesn't like switching tasks on momentary notice" are going to make an appearance in future interviews.
Yeah, there are stupid interview questions, and then there are ones people handle stupidly.
"What is your worst trait/what is your biggest weakness?" and its variants is really supposed to be an introspective question: Do you know what you're weak at? So many managers have turned it into an, "If the candidate answers this question honestly they lose the job," that it's amazingly frustrating. Because yeah, I single-track and don't like to be disturbed. My manager likes to know that. We interviewed a candidate. She said her writing skills were superb, but her technical skills were lacking. We could work with that. Another guy admitted he had little experience in the industry, so we'd have to train him up. Knowing how to support a co-worker is golden. Having SO many a$$hat managers turn it into a 'trap' question is mind-bogglingly frustrating.
About 50-60% of our candidates give the Mary Poppins, "I'm practically perfect in every way," which is a big red mark against them.But yes. "I like to focus on a single task and hate to be disturbed" is definitely me.
"What is your biggest weakness?"
"Chocolate."Vidmaster7 |
Vidmaster7 wrote:NobodysHome wrote:Can I request some more good answers for this one. This one always trips me up.Tequila Sunrise wrote:Just a Mort wrote:And I hate being called to do something else when I'm in the middle of doing something.I've recently realized this about myself as well.
Sometimes there's no help for it, but "Good at focusing on a single task until convenient milestone" and "Doesn't like switching tasks on momentary notice" are going to make an appearance in future interviews.
Yeah, there are stupid interview questions, and then there are ones people handle stupidly.
"What is your worst trait/what is your biggest weakness?" and its variants is really supposed to be an introspective question: Do you know what you're weak at? So many managers have turned it into an, "If the candidate answers this question honestly they lose the job," that it's amazingly frustrating. Because yeah, I single-track and don't like to be disturbed. My manager likes to know that. We interviewed a candidate. She said her writing skills were superb, but her technical skills were lacking. We could work with that. Another guy admitted he had little experience in the industry, so we'd have to train him up. Knowing how to support a co-worker is golden. Having SO many a$$hat managers turn it into a 'trap' question is mind-bogglingly frustrating.
About 50-60% of our candidates give the Mary Poppins, "I'm practically perfect in every way," which is a big red mark against them.But yes. "I like to focus on a single task and hate to be disturbed" is definitely me.
"What is your biggest weakness?"
"Chocolate."
That's good but they just don't appreciate the truth.
gran rey de los mono |
gran rey de los mono wrote:That's good but they just don't appreciate the truth.Vidmaster7 wrote:NobodysHome wrote:Can I request some more good answers for this one. This one always trips me up.Tequila Sunrise wrote:Just a Mort wrote:And I hate being called to do something else when I'm in the middle of doing something.I've recently realized this about myself as well.
Sometimes there's no help for it, but "Good at focusing on a single task until convenient milestone" and "Doesn't like switching tasks on momentary notice" are going to make an appearance in future interviews.
Yeah, there are stupid interview questions, and then there are ones people handle stupidly.
"What is your worst trait/what is your biggest weakness?" and its variants is really supposed to be an introspective question: Do you know what you're weak at? So many managers have turned it into an, "If the candidate answers this question honestly they lose the job," that it's amazingly frustrating. Because yeah, I single-track and don't like to be disturbed. My manager likes to know that. We interviewed a candidate. She said her writing skills were superb, but her technical skills were lacking. We could work with that. Another guy admitted he had little experience in the industry, so we'd have to train him up. Knowing how to support a co-worker is golden. Having SO many a$$hat managers turn it into a 'trap' question is mind-bogglingly frustrating.
About 50-60% of our candidates give the Mary Poppins, "I'm practically perfect in every way," which is a big red mark against them.But yes. "I like to focus on a single task and hate to be disturbed" is definitely me.
"What is your biggest weakness?"
"Chocolate."
Cute heels on sale?
gran rey de los mono |
Tell them you are allergic to email, and therefore all communications must be via C-Mail or Tex Message.
Vidmaster7 |
Tell them you are allergic to email, and therefore all communications must be via C-Mail or Tex Message.
I would also accept Direct Telepathic Frequencies. DTF for short.
Vidmaster7 |
DTF to me stands for Din Tai Fung which serves great Chinese food.
MMM that looks good. I am down for some DTF then.
Just a Mort |
Yeah they are doing some maintenance I think.
I was being facetious about the heels. I just have always heard they hurt your feet from women so I assumed they would hurt mine as well. I don't think they make heels that my big feet would fit in without being specially made.
Flats forever! Or at least I havent found a way to run in heels without the heels falling out...
Sure, I can run in heels. If I wish to damage them, that is.
gran rey de los mono |
Its the small enjoyments really. I give a little chuckle every time someone turns the wrong direction to get to the elevator. (Its a 4 way and its not really complex to be honest but I guess you know new places and all that.)
I'm always amused at how often I'll tell people "The elevator is to the left" and they turn right.
Vidmaster7 |
Vidmaster7 wrote:Its the small enjoyments really. I give a little chuckle every time someone turns the wrong direction to get to the elevator. (Its a 4 way and its not really complex to be honest but I guess you know new places and all that.)I'm always amused at how often I'll tell people "The elevator is to the left" and they turn right.
I'll say its straight ahead and they will turn.
They don't know there left form right? That means their terrorists! (Gah that was a Bush era joke right their) (Its non-political darn it! If your making it political that's your problem!)
Yeah My fiance used to do that. Until I teased her enough now I think she knows her left from right without thinking about it.
Just a Mort |
Vidmaster7 wrote:Its the small enjoyments really. I give a little chuckle every time someone turns the wrong direction to get to the elevator. (Its a 4 way and its not really complex to be honest but I guess you know new places and all that.)I'm always amused at how often I'll tell people "The elevator is to the left" and they turn right.
They think it's to your left?
Vidmaster7 |
Vidmaster7 wrote:Yeah they are doing some maintenance I think.
I was being facetious about the heels. I just have always heard they hurt your feet from women so I assumed they would hurt mine as well. I don't think they make heels that my big feet would fit in without being specially made.
Flats forever! Or at least I havent found a way to run in heels without the heels falling out...
Sure, I can run in heels. If I wish to damage them, that is.
I need heavy arch support. I have a deep arch. My feet die in Converse style shoes..
gran rey de los mono |
gran rey de los mono wrote:They think it's to your left?Vidmaster7 wrote:Its the small enjoyments really. I give a little chuckle every time someone turns the wrong direction to get to the elevator. (Its a 4 way and its not really complex to be honest but I guess you know new places and all that.)I'm always amused at how often I'll tell people "The elevator is to the left" and they turn right.
Well, if they went to my left, they would go back out the front door. I have taken to pointing as I say it, and yet still so many people go the wrong way. Same with the bathroom. I'll tell them "It's the first door on the left after you pass the elevator" and they'll either turn right (the wrong way), turn left (the right way) but try the door before the elevator (which is locked as it is the room with the elevator motor in it), or they'll turn left but look for doors on their right. Simple instructions, but they can't follow them.
lisamarlene |
1 person marked this as a favorite. |
Yeah they are doing some maintenance I think.
I was being facetious about the heels. I just have always heard they hurt your feet from women so I assumed they would hurt mine as well. I don't think they make heels that my big feet would fit in without being specially made.
Yes, but/and.
If I want to go dancing, I have a pair of what are called "character shoes". They're the kind of heels that actresses/dancers wear on stage. Yes, they're a bit old-fashioned looking, but you don't want to chop your feet off with an axe at the end of the evening, AND, they go great with vintage attire (which I really like, and which happens to be just the thing for the kind of bands I like to go dance to... Big Bad Voodoo Daddy is coming to my favorite venue in town this spring, and I'm dying because it's the same weekend as our annual gala at work, and I don't think we can convince grandparents to babysit both nights).
And there are shoe companies that make better-quality shoes that don't hurt *as much*. They're just (a) expensive as hell, and (b) not as stylish.
Just a Mort |
Probably after 12 hours of driving or so you aren't processing very much.
Also for Din Tai Fung, you'll want to try these:
Oriental Salad in special vinegar dressing
Fried rice with shrimp and eggs
Stir fried Dou miao with Garlic
Vermicelli soup with deep fried bean curd and pork rolls
Din Tai Fung is in US too. And I heard you need reservations for its value for money prices for the excellent food standards.
lisamarlene |
8 people marked this as a favorite. |
So, in other news, at the start of this week, I was sitting in the nap room at school in the afternoon, bored, and took out my lesson-planning notebook (because it was what I had), and started writing.
Decided after twenty-two years to completely scrap the novel I was sick to death of not writing, because I had never really given a crap about the protagonist, and started over with something new.
And at the end of the first week, have discovered that I have 5,000 words written.
For the first time in my life, I'm not sitting staring at a blank page, hating myself. I'm getting words down and actually enjoying it.
My goal is to get a big enough chunk of the rough draft bunged out by the end of term that while I'm on break for the summer (best thing ever, splitting ten months of work into 24 equal installments so I don't have to worry about funds over June and July) I can set down to work in earnest and really flesh it out.
And I've started my research, which is funny, because it's already beginning to cause a disruption in the kind of ads I'm seeing online, for things that I will never ever buy.
And, for personal accountability, I've told Hermione, who knows that it's our secret, and she is allowed once at the end of every school day to ask, "Mama, did you get your work done?" and give me a conspiratorial smile, which she enjoys.
Just a Mort |
1 person marked this as a favorite. |
Yeah you'd be surprised how much of my office gear I can actually run in...maybe it's inner paranoia in preparing for the zombie apocalypse.
My office pants? They're so flexible I can, and have done yoga in them. Needless to say I would be able to give you a good kick to the stomach if I wanted to while wearing them. I don't think I can actually hit your chest level due to me being a lil bit.
I pretty much dress for comfort even in office gear.
lisamarlene |
1 person marked this as a favorite. |
Hey Mort, have you seen Betabrand, the office-appropriate yoga pants?