A couple issues that happened this past week:
It seems my private driveway has turned into a public parking lot. Not really, but the neighbors seem to think so. I live in a townhouse so the driveways connect, it looks like a 4 car drive, but it's really two 2-car drives. I can't count how many times I've come home from work only to have to knock on the neighbor's door to have them move a visitor's car from my driveway. Last night the visitor asked "why don't you just park in the street" well, because it's MY driveway, I live here, I pay rent, I park here.
Second, I live with a bunch of pigs. My brother eats anything that isn't nailed down. I'm constantly chasing him out of food that I buy for myself. Just because I didn't eat it the minute I brought it in the door, doesn't mean I'm never going to. I just don't feel I have to eat everything faster than a bargain hunter at a 75% off sale.
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Getting nowhere as an American
This has been an issue with me for quite a long time.
Some background: My mother's ancestors founded Massachusetts. Two of them are signers of the Declaration of Independence. My father's ancestors were on the beach to greet them when they got here. Basically, my family has been in the US since the beginning. What does that get me? Absolutely nothing.
I bring home $280 per week from my job. That's 40 hours a week, after deductions. This is the money I live on. Last year I filled out the application at my son's school to get free fees and free lunches. I was denied. Their reason--my income was too high. That $280 is half of what is printed on the guidelines that are published with the application. I tried to appeal, and was told I could not appeal but I could reapply if the situation changes. I reapplied but the second application was ignored.
This year I applied again. The information remained the same except I changed one thing. Instead of marking "Caucasian", I took advantage of my father's ancestors and marked "Native American". We were approved.
Isn't it sad that you have to be either a minority or an illegal alien to get anywhere in the US? Being an American in America means nothing anymore. That's very sad.
Some background: My mother's ancestors founded Massachusetts. Two of them are signers of the Declaration of Independence. My father's ancestors were on the beach to greet them when they got here. Basically, my family has been in the US since the beginning. What does that get me? Absolutely nothing.
I bring home $280 per week from my job. That's 40 hours a week, after deductions. This is the money I live on. Last year I filled out the application at my son's school to get free fees and free lunches. I was denied. Their reason--my income was too high. That $280 is half of what is printed on the guidelines that are published with the application. I tried to appeal, and was told I could not appeal but I could reapply if the situation changes. I reapplied but the second application was ignored.
This year I applied again. The information remained the same except I changed one thing. Instead of marking "Caucasian", I took advantage of my father's ancestors and marked "Native American". We were approved.
Isn't it sad that you have to be either a minority or an illegal alien to get anywhere in the US? Being an American in America means nothing anymore. That's very sad.
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Please avoid "reply all"
Somebody on my e-mail address book sent out one of those silly "getting to know you" quizzes, to all 100something people in THEIR address book. I usually ignore these, read them, go "how nice" and delete it.
In the last two days I've gotten at least 30 replies from people I don't even know because instead of replying back to teh sender, they hit "reply all" and sent it to everybody. What makes them think I want to know everything there is to know about them? Honestly, I couldn't care less.
Please refrain from using the "reply all" button on emails...unless you really want to tell 125 people what color underwear you're wearing.
In the last two days I've gotten at least 30 replies from people I don't even know because instead of replying back to teh sender, they hit "reply all" and sent it to everybody. What makes them think I want to know everything there is to know about them? Honestly, I couldn't care less.
Please refrain from using the "reply all" button on emails...unless you really want to tell 125 people what color underwear you're wearing.
Monday, July 20, 2009
Spam Mail
I had to post after seeing how horribly written some Spam mail I recently got was...Granted I'm no grammar/spelling police, but this is just too bad!
Here's the first one: Notice the misuse of "you're" (huh? I am winning lottery?) and it's Spornsored by UK Live (but further down, it lists South Africa) I've put some comments inside ** so you know it's not part of the mail.
Here's the next one: apparently I just got a grant...I think. The first paragraph is nothing more than a huge run on setence and uses such big words that it's impossible to understand what they're saying.
Dear Beneficiary,
Ref Num: (GRT-877)
Congratulations to you as we bring to your notice that office of the
Senate House has chosen you by the board of trustees as one of the
final recipients of this year promotion cash Grant/Donation to
celebrate the 30th anniversary celebration and your email address have
emerged a Grant of {$750,000.00 USD} Seven hundred and fifty thousand
united state dollars. We are giving out a yearly donation of
{$750,000.00 USD} Seven hundred and fifty thousand united state dollars
to 12 lucky recipients as this Year promotion from the W.H.O, UN, and
the EU in accordance with the enabling act of Parliament.
Participants were selected through a computer bllot system drawn from
2,500,000 email addresses of individuals and companies from Africa,
America, Asia, Australia, Europe, Middle East, and Oceania as part of
our International Promotions Program. CONGRATULATIONS! Your fund is now
deposited with the paying Bank.
In your best interest to avoid mix up of numbers and names of any kind,
we request that you keep the entire details of your grant award
strictly from public notice until the process of transferring your
claims has been completed, and your funds remitted to your bank
account. NOTE: To file for your claim, please fill out below
information and contact the payout bank Via email contact below.
1. Full Name:....... 2. Address:........ 3. Nationality:.........
4. Age:.......... 5. Sex:.......... 6. Occupation:..........
7. Phone/Fax:......... 8. Present Country:...........
Contact Agent:
Mr. Donald Jones
E-mail: mrdldjones9@yahoo.com.hk
Tel: +234 805 279 0400
Your Faithfully
Donald Jones
I love this one:
Donna,
I am Paul Stevenson, and I would like to give you an opportunity that changed my life:
http://mintperu.com/2dh8txn4z6h64ees
This is great program; I am six months pregnant and was looking for something that could make me money from home.
I am so happy that I am able to be a part of this, and I would like to extend an invitation to you as well.
Over 21,256 people have already started living a better life, don't let them leave you behind.
Find out how safe and easy it is for you to work from home too.
http://mintperu.com/ijkxgrzgkxkujcqi
Regards,
Paul Stephenson
Elk Grove, CA
Wait....PAUL was six months pregnant? Somebody copy/pasted without proof reading! WTG Paul! I hope it's a healthy baby!
Here's the first one: Notice the misuse of "you're" (huh? I am winning lottery?) and it's Spornsored by UK Live (but further down, it lists South Africa) I've put some comments inside ** so you know it's not part of the mail.
PROMOTION BY LIVE COMPANIES *as compared to 'dead' companies?*
YOU’RE WINNING LOTTERY.
COMPUTER PROMOTIONAL DRAW
SPORNSOR BY UK LIVE UNSIGNED.
HEAD OFFICE
Coors Brewers Limited, *I don't even drink!*
130 High Street ,
Burton -on-Trent,
Staffordshire
DE14 1JZ
THIS MESSAGE IS FROM THE PROMOTION MANAGER, INTERNATIONAL PROMOTIONS/PRIZE AWARD DEPARTMENT
PRESTIGIOUS LOTTERY .
YOU HAVE WON ON THE COMPUTER BALLOT,
THE SUM OF US$940,000.00
PLEASE CONTACT
(MR.MIKE ZUMA)
YOUR CLAIM AGENT IN AFRICA ON THE BELOW DETAILS *Africa? I thought this was UK Live*
FOR YOUR IMMEDIATE PAYMENT
From: The Office Of Claiming Agent, South Africa.
No 45 Kensington Close
P.0.Box242- 3431- Johannesburg
Tel +27 737766655/Fax +27 866 132 914.
EMAIL: mikezuma111@live.co.za
(PRESTIGIOUS LOTTERY SA.)
PRIZE AWARD NOTIFICATION
South Africa mail announce you as one of the 10 lucky winners in the ongoing SA Lottery Draw for the year, 2009. All 10 winning email addresses were randomly selected from a batch of 50,000,000 international emails each from Canada , Australia , Unitaed States , Asia, Europe, Middle East, Africa and Oceania as part of our international promotions program which is conducted annually,consequently, you have been approved for a total pay out of $940,000.00(NINE HUNDRED AND FOURT THOUSAND UNITED STATE DOLLARS ONY.). *fourt thousand ony*
This Lottery was promoted and sponsored by a conglomerate of some multinational companies as part of their social responsibility to the citizens in the communities and the whole world where they have operational base. Further more your details(e-mail address) falls within our South Africa representative office, as indicated in your play coupon and your prize of $940,000.00 will be released to you from this regional branch office in South Africa . *I totally do NOT understand this paragraph some companies?*
Note that your email address qualified for the draw, as a result of your visiting various websites we are running the e-business promotions for. You/Your Company email address, attached to ticket number 100-309-7482, with serial number 513-10 drew the lucky numbers 7, 14, 20, 33, 38, 43 and Bonus number 5 and consequently YOU HAVE won in the Second Category. *Nice use of different colors to let me see where you've reinserted different numbers*
Your winning Ticket is Number. S/A/N/LYour Serial Number. 754-77
Your lucky draw Numbers are. 15, 16, 17, 18, 26, 46 Bonus Number 40
Your INSURANCE Number: BBTHY/453L/GMSA
You have therefore been approved for a lump sum pay out of $820,000.00 (NINE HUNDRED AND FOURT THOUSAND UNITED STATE DOLLARS ONY.)
in cash, which is the winning payout for the year 2009 category winners.
*Notice, the number and the written out words do not match...and it's still 'ony fourt thousand'*
Please be informed that you have to contact your claiming agent on the neccessary step to take for the claiming of the sum of $940,000.00 is insured with your email address which won you this prize, therefore you should contact (PRESTIGIOUS LOTTERY ) your agent and give them your full names so that they will re-insure your WINNING under your full names.
Please note that PRESTIGIOUS LOTTERY your paying agent, will invite you to their office in Johannesburg South Africa for your immediate payment, you have to hurry up and contact them immediately. To begin your claim, please contact your claim agent immediately, Mr Mike Zuma Email: mikezuma111@live.co.za
NOTE: In order to avoid unnecessary delays and complications, please remember to quote your reference and batch numbers and other information provided above and below in every one of your correspondences with your claims agent.
Congratulations'' once again from all our staff and thank you for being part of our promotions program.
Sincerely,
MR. C.J GOOWER SAMILITY.
SOUTH AFRICA REP.
Copyright © 2009-2010 LOTTERY
All rights reserved. Terms of Service Guideline
77635 476378 255667460
THIS PROGRAM IS SPONSURED BY: SOUTH AFRICAN LOTTO AUTHORITY. AND SUPPORTED BY: (F餩ration Internationale de Football Association) FIFA SUPPORT
*Notice sponsured*
Here's the next one: apparently I just got a grant...I think. The first paragraph is nothing more than a huge run on setence and uses such big words that it's impossible to understand what they're saying.
Dear Beneficiary,
Ref Num: (GRT-877)
Congratulations to you as we bring to your notice that office of the
Senate House has chosen you by the board of trustees as one of the
final recipients of this year promotion cash Grant/Donation to
celebrate the 30th anniversary celebration and your email address have
emerged a Grant of {$750,000.00 USD} Seven hundred and fifty thousand
united state dollars. We are giving out a yearly donation of
{$750,000.00 USD} Seven hundred and fifty thousand united state dollars
to 12 lucky recipients as this Year promotion from the W.H.O, UN, and
the EU in accordance with the enabling act of Parliament.
Participants were selected through a computer bllot system drawn from
2,500,000 email addresses of individuals and companies from Africa,
America, Asia, Australia, Europe, Middle East, and Oceania as part of
our International Promotions Program. CONGRATULATIONS! Your fund is now
deposited with the paying Bank.
In your best interest to avoid mix up of numbers and names of any kind,
we request that you keep the entire details of your grant award
strictly from public notice until the process of transferring your
claims has been completed, and your funds remitted to your bank
account. NOTE: To file for your claim, please fill out below
information and contact the payout bank Via email contact below.
1. Full Name:....... 2. Address:........ 3. Nationality:.........
4. Age:.......... 5. Sex:.......... 6. Occupation:..........
7. Phone/Fax:......... 8. Present Country:...........
Contact Agent:
Mr. Donald Jones
E-mail: mrdldjones9@yahoo.com.hk
Tel: +234 805 279 0400
Your Faithfully
Donald Jones
I love this one:
Donna,
I am Paul Stevenson, and I would like to give you an opportunity that changed my life:
http://mintperu.com/2dh8txn4z6h64ees
This is great program; I am six months pregnant and was looking for something that could make me money from home.
I am so happy that I am able to be a part of this, and I would like to extend an invitation to you as well.
Over 21,256 people have already started living a better life, don't let them leave you behind.
Find out how safe and easy it is for you to work from home too.
http://mintperu.com/ijkxgrzgkxkujcqi
Regards,
Paul Stephenson
Elk Grove, CA
Wait....PAUL was six months pregnant? Somebody copy/pasted without proof reading! WTG Paul! I hope it's a healthy baby!
Saturday, July 18, 2009
Friday, July 17, 2009
Definately NOT mother of the year...
First off, now that I know mobile blogging is working, I might post more often since I usually come up with something to blog about while I'm at work, and before I get home I totally forget what it was. Happened today...I should vent about that....why my brain can't remember a simple blog topic LOL
While at work today I dealt with a ton of idiotic people. The worst came in with a newborn with sunburn and was looking for something to use for it. Well, anybody with common sense knows that you don't use anything on a newborn without talking to the pediatrician first. For some reason this woman did not want to call her doctor and just wanted something over the counter...unfortunately nothing OTC exists for infant sunburn. Anyway...why the heck did she not have that baby in the shade to keep it from getting burnt?
While at work today I dealt with a ton of idiotic people. The worst came in with a newborn with sunburn and was looking for something to use for it. Well, anybody with common sense knows that you don't use anything on a newborn without talking to the pediatrician first. For some reason this woman did not want to call her doctor and just wanted something over the counter...unfortunately nothing OTC exists for infant sunburn. Anyway...why the heck did she not have that baby in the shade to keep it from getting burnt?
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