Well, it finally happened. The day that I have been dreading. It was foisted upon me. I had no say.
What happened?
They gave me a Blackberry.
Now, I know some of you are laughing and some are seriously confused about why this could possibly be a bad thing. I mean, a Blackberry is pretty cool. It is a sign that you have reached "true adultness" and that you are important (relatively).
Why is this a bad thing? Because you are literally on call every second of every day. YOU CAN NEVER LEAVE THE OFFICE.
Case in point, I got by Blackberry today. I left work late, so I had already put in a full day. By the time I reached the Metro station, I had 14 priority emails. Seriously? 14 emails in 3 blocks? What the heck!
So, I can never plead ignorant. No more "I've been on the Hill and haven't gotten your last 300 emails about this super important project that needs to be done in the next 10 minutes" or "It was icy outside, so I naturally assumed that we would have a two hour delay and that's why I'm late."
I can already tell that my life will never be the same. I miss my peace and quiet.
On the other hand... send me your info so we can BBM while I sit in a super boooooring meeting!
Monday, January 31, 2011
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Dear Tourist,
Ahem. Ahem. AHEM.
Excuse Me... Excuse Me... EXCUSE ME!
Yes, I'm trying to get your attention, and I have been for the past three minutes. I realize that this might be your first time in the city. Therefore, let me be the first to welcome you. Having said that...
Some of us actually live here. And work here. And, you may have heard, kind of important things happen here. So, when you decide that you absolutely have to get around the city at the busiest time of day, please remember one thing...
Stand on the right. Walk on the left.
Simple, really. However... when you completely ignore this agreed upon fact, YOU are responsible for the very angry people behind you.
Yes. Go Ahead. Look behind you.
See the line of people glaring up at you? Their faces mean one simple thing...
WALK UP THE ESCALATOR OR MOVE TO THE RIGHT SIDE!
I'm so glad we understand each other now.
Have a great rest of your vacation.
Love,
The Line of Washingtonians Behind You
Ahem. Ahem. AHEM.
Excuse Me... Excuse Me... EXCUSE ME!
Yes, I'm trying to get your attention, and I have been for the past three minutes. I realize that this might be your first time in the city. Therefore, let me be the first to welcome you. Having said that...
Some of us actually live here. And work here. And, you may have heard, kind of important things happen here. So, when you decide that you absolutely have to get around the city at the busiest time of day, please remember one thing...
Stand on the right. Walk on the left.
Simple, really. However... when you completely ignore this agreed upon fact, YOU are responsible for the very angry people behind you.
Yes. Go Ahead. Look behind you.
See the line of people glaring up at you? Their faces mean one simple thing...
WALK UP THE ESCALATOR OR MOVE TO THE RIGHT SIDE!
I'm so glad we understand each other now.
Have a great rest of your vacation.
Love,
The Line of Washingtonians Behind You
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