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Post by ReignMan19 on Nov 29, 2010 16:44:40 GMT -5
Oh gotcha...
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Post by DamieQue™ on Nov 29, 2010 16:45:37 GMT -5
Reads thread title again... sees the word "musings". Slips out with comment ;D
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Post by LejaOMG on Nov 29, 2010 16:46:23 GMT -5
Reads thread title again... sees the word "musings". Slips out with comment ;D hm? |
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Post by T-Rex91 on Nov 29, 2010 16:48:44 GMT -5
Not exactly angry it's just...too many folks being careless with their spirituality and not recognizing that the consequences of their behavior affect more than just them. YOUR salvation is MY business! You sound like those JW's I talked to through the glass Sunday morning |
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Post by DamieQue™ on Nov 29, 2010 16:52:10 GMT -5
Reads thread title again... sees the word "musings". Slips out with comment ;D hm?  |
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Post by LejaOMG on Nov 29, 2010 17:11:28 GMT -5
My witticism button is fine (unlike certain buttons of yours, which, appear to be operational these days, but...I digress, yo). Soon as you tighten up your syntax, we'll be back on the same page |
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Post by LejaOMG on Nov 29, 2010 17:17:08 GMT -5
Not exactly angry it's just...too many folks being careless with their spirituality and not recognizing that the consequences of their behavior affect more than just them. YOUR salvation is MY business! You sound like those JW's I talked to through the glass Sunday morning iSnorted |
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Post by DamieQue™ on Nov 29, 2010 18:10:50 GMT -5
My witticism button is fine (unlike certain buttons of yours, which, appear to be operational these days, but...I digress, yo). Soon as you tighten up your syntax, we'll be back on the same page
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Post by LejaOMG on Nov 30, 2010 9:22:06 GMT -5
I'm sure your book, much like Zukav's will be one that I won't even bother to download on my kindle. For free.
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Post by DamieQue™ on Nov 30, 2010 13:27:58 GMT -5
I'm sure your book, much like Zukav's will be one that I won't even bother to download on my kindle. For free.
#HeShootsHeScores
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Post by LejaOMG on Dec 2, 2010 15:10:31 GMT -5
Who's Gonna Check Me, Boo?So on my usual lunch break nail salon trip, I decide to go have some nachos. And I park next to another fine German automobile (his newer and shinier than mine, but still...), the driver of which is headed to 5 Guys. I note that the spaces are rather small (which adjective applies to neither myself nor my truck), but I maneuver the best I can to get out without touching his shiny car. After enjoying a nice glass of horchata and several chips of my nachos, I decide I'll head back to the office. I go out to the car, to find Mr. Shinywhip hanging around in his car. As he spots me, he jumps out and says "Is this your car?! You dinged my door pretty good. I need to get your info...I don't even know why you would park this next to me like this." So me, being who I am, calmly proceeded to my car. I wasn't exactly ignoring him, but I didn't really want to engage him in conversation. That's what State Farm is for, let him fuss at them if he wants to raise his voice, lol. I took out my insurance card, a legal pad and a pen and began to jot. He said "actually, can I see your card? I want to write it down myself," which admittedly was a good move on his part 'cause I was strongly considering transposing some of the numbers, lol. I handed it over. He said "I need your phone number and address, too." And there the line was drawn. My first words to him during this entire exchange were "Absolutely not. State Farm knows how to reach me if they need me." Being the observant attorney that I am, I noticed his work badge. He works where I work. On our parking lot there are literally 10,000 cars at any given time. That imaginary ding could have come from anywhere. I began to crack my knuckles while I brainstormed what I'd say in my affidavit. What county ordinances I'd cite and what public policy I'd reference. How I would completely and soundly eviscerate any claim he brought against me. But wait. Had I dinged his car? I can't say I didn't. But what is more important...He can't say I did. That, friends, sounds to me like...a shadow of a doubt. No one ever reminded me that this isn't court, but a shopping mall parking lot and that it most likely is not this serious. So when I got back to the office, I grabbed my shiny new law license and called my insurance company to alert them about a fundamentally flawed claim they'd most likely be receiving. They'd heard of me! The little prick called them from the car! I told my story. I used lots of big words. I threw in my extras. I quoted my statutes. And I was feeling very pleased with myself. The claims agent was impressed. And I was all:  She thanked me for my testimony and then she said 4 magic words. "I'll interview the witness." Then I was all: 
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Post by DamieQue™ on Dec 2, 2010 15:16:50 GMT -5
Huh? I'm not following this at all. Why would you give him your insurance information if you know you hadn't dinged him? You got out of the car carefully to avoid dinging him. Why even go along with his charade? What was the strategy?
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Post by LejaOMG on Dec 2, 2010 15:42:55 GMT -5
I gave him my info because:
1. It's the law. When, pursuant to a traffic "incident" (this qualified), the other driver requests your insurance information, you're supposed to provide it, if possible.
2. It appeared that he had psyched himself up to have a heated argument with me. And he was visibly annoyed at my reticence. I wanted to further comply with his request because I wanted to take the rest of the air out of his tantrum.
3. The high azz BMW deductible (and perhaps the increase he would pay for filing the corny claim) he would have to pay to remove that imaginary ding would hurt him much worse than it would hurt me, so really, what's the harm?
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Post by DamieQue™ on Dec 2, 2010 16:17:51 GMT -5
I gave him my info because: 1. It's the law. When, pursuant to a traffic "incident" (this qualified), the other driver requests your insurance information, you're supposed to provide it, if possible. 2. It appeared that he had psyched himself up to have a heated argument with me. And he was visibly annoyed at my reticence. I wanted to further comply with his request because I wanted to take the rest of the air out of his tantrum. 3. The high azz BMW deductible (and perhaps the increase he would pay for filing the corny claim) he would have to pay to remove that imaginary ding would hurt him much worse than it would hurt me, so really, what's the harm? |
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Post by ShimmeringSTAR on Dec 2, 2010 16:54:12 GMT -5
Yeah...that ding could have been there before you. You were just there at the time.
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Post by Bigs on Dec 3, 2010 12:49:36 GMT -5
No ma'am... he would've gotten a nice quick "chile please" and I would've kept it moving...
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Post by LejaOMG on Dec 3, 2010 13:41:21 GMT -5
I saw him write down my tag#. And the boh was already irate. Who knows what he would have said? I don't have time for the Attorney Grievance Commission to be hitting me talking about "the DMV reported that you fled the scene of an auto accident on December 2, 2010. Please report to our offices on Monday morning and bring your bar license with you." No siree, Bob. I have to give almost everything consideration for what impact it has on my livelihood now.
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Post by LejaOMG on Dec 15, 2010 15:24:39 GMT -5
lol @ court room camera zooming in on my face when I didn't repeat the part about "bearing allegiance to such and such." Further LOL @ me not missing a beat and picking right back up at the next line.
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Post by LejaOMG on Dec 21, 2010 13:00:58 GMT -5
The new NEW yearI just love New Year's Eve. It's the only "holiday" that I care anything about. Bringing in the new year is very important to me...feels like a new beginning. I have several new beginnings throughout the year, including my Zetaversary, Founders' Day, my Baptism Anniversary (which is tomorrow!), my birthday and start of the service year. I always use those days to reflect on the course of that aspect of my life over the past year, make resolutions for the next one, purge my habits and associates as needed and tie up loose ends. 2010 was absolutely AMAZING for me. Between graduating from law school, winning my first case, launching my website, discussion board and news column, passing the bar on the first try, becoming acquainted with "forgotten" parts of my family, my amazing job, my spiritual growth, all the awesome traveling and affirmatively ending a stultified relationship (that was yet beautiful in its own way) it's hard to enumerate just how many reasons I have to give God glory. I've spent the past several weeks reflecting and setting goals and I look forward 100% to what 2011 will bring. Complete with whatever trials and triumph...whatever love and pain...whatever new experiences and opportunities for growth come along with it. I go through this cycle fairly often as I have multiple "new years" but Jan 1 is like the overarching rebirth for me. I describe this past year as a "winning season." Yes, there were some low points, but the high points vastly outnumber them in frequency and magnitude. I ended some friendships, but I made a very special one who made it all seem worthwhile (I can't even help but smile as I type this  and of the friendships I've maintained, they are stronger than ever. I failed a few times, but my successes were unreal. I've made mistakes. But I haven't repeated any. I've experienced quite a lot of death, but my belief in the resurrection hope has new meaning. I've had some Christian growing pains, but my faith is on a hundred thousand trillion. I've begun to capitalize on certain talents of mine. My business is viable. My focus is where it belongs. My future is bright. I'm keeping my 2011 goals to myself this year, but I look forward to sitting down again this time next year to welcome 2012. I don't delude myself into imagining that I won't have my fair share of negative experiences simply because I will it so. However, I'm dedicated, this year, to extracting all the lessons and causing them to make me a better Leja. Better than the 2010 version...which was pretty darn awesome.
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Post by Cambist on Dec 21, 2010 13:04:19 GMT -5
FYI---I wasn't selected....and although it was a LOOOONG shot, it still kinda hurt.
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Post by LejaOMG on Dec 21, 2010 13:11:35 GMT -5
FYI---I wasn't selected....and although it was a LOOOONG shot, it still kinda hurt. if you ony knew how I much I feel you (I dealt with similar pain just last month after losing another LOOOOONG shot)... As for this specific process, if it adds anything, just be reminded that selection is not determined based on how "well" you scored, but on whether or not they thought based on your answered that you were compatible for the cultural expectations of the program. We'll chat later on what the process taught me about myself as a professional, but I'm proud of you for following through with it and I hope you continue to reach for life's long shots  |
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Post by Bunny Hop on Dec 21, 2010 15:08:56 GMT -5
I have to give almost everything consideration for what impact it has on my livelihood now. Why don't more people think this way? Folks really think they can dance in the cage at the club on weekends, get DUIs and do web porn on the side and it'll have no effect on their job. |
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Post by Cambist on Dec 21, 2010 15:14:59 GMT -5
I have to give almost everything consideration for what impact it has on my livelihood now. Why don't more people think this way? Folks really think they can dance in the cage at the club on weekends, get DUIs and do web porn on the side and it'll have no effect on their job. I've always considered the image of those i'm associated with. That keeps me out of a lot of trouble. |
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Post by Cambist on Dec 21, 2010 15:25:01 GMT -5
FYI---I wasn't selected....and although it was a LOOOONG shot, it still kinda hurt. if you ony knew how I much I feel you (I dealt with similar pain just last month after losing another LOOOOONG shot)... As for this specific process, if it adds anything, just be reminded that selection is not determined based on how "well" you scored, but on whether or not they thought based on your answered that you were compatible for the cultural expectations of the program. We'll chat later on what the process taught me about myself as a professional, but I'm proud of you for following through with it and I hope you continue to reach for life's long shots Thanks, Love. The heavy feelings of emotional misery attributed to my recent failures and disappointments are cumulative and are becoming a real burden. **sigh** |
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Post by LejaOMG on Dec 21, 2010 15:53:13 GMT -5
if you ony knew how I much I feel you (I dealt with similar pain just last month after losing another LOOOOONG shot)... As for this specific process, if it adds anything, just be reminded that selection is not determined based on how "well" you scored, but on whether or not they thought based on your answered that you were compatible for the cultural expectations of the program. We'll chat later on what the process taught me about myself as a professional, but I'm proud of you for following through with it and I hope you continue to reach for life's long shots Thanks, Love. The heavy feelings of emotional misery attributed to my recent failures and disappointments are cumulative and are becoming a real burden. **sigh** remember also, that they don't have to be cumulative. Fail once. Deal with it. Move on. Try again. Fail twice more. Cry a little. Keep it moving. Success is going to enter the mix at some point if for no reason other than sheer probability. Obviously this is much easier said than done, but it's a worthwhile formula for not waking up one day suddenly at the bottom of a hole. |
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Post by LejaOMG on Dec 21, 2010 15:55:05 GMT -5
I have to give almost everything consideration for what impact it has on my livelihood now. Why don't more people think this way? Folks really think they can dance in the cage at the club on weekends, get DUIs and do web porn on the side and it'll have no effect on their job. I imagine it's because not everyone's entire livelihood is tied to one piece of paper. For most people, if they lose one job, they can get another (even in the same field). If I get disbarred, I cannot practice my craft. Ever. |
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Post by LejaOMG on Feb 18, 2011 16:29:20 GMT -5
My day has become extremely blah. What does it mean that the VERY first thing I thought about in attempt to improve it was "I need to eat something really delicious...and drink some fabulous wine"? Not, "lemme go exercise" or "I should read the bible, pray and/or meditate." Not, "I need to spend some time with my friends" or "a nice refreshing nap." But food and liquor were my go-to medication. What on earth is THAT about?
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Post by ReignMan19 on Feb 21, 2011 15:50:22 GMT -5
^^ It bees like that sometime... it bees like that... when it becomes a recurring theme.. that's when we will worry
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Post by LejaOMG on Feb 28, 2011 9:10:43 GMT -5
I have 120 days to get my life together. Let's get there. All set. 17 days ahead of schedule. #missionaccomplished |
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Post by T-Rex91 on Feb 28, 2011 9:16:51 GMT -5
Youre such a total overachiever. Congrats girlie  |
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and of the friendships I've maintained, they are stronger than ever. I failed a few times, but my successes were unreal. I've made mistakes. But I haven't repeated any. I've experienced quite a lot of death, but my belief in the resurrection hope has new meaning. I've had some Christian growing pains, but my faith is on a hundred thousand trillion. I've begun to capitalize on certain talents of mine. My business is viable. My focus is where it belongs. My future is bright. 
