Erin

To say I have a worrying problem is an understatement

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 13:51:00 -0800

So my friend who I used to work with called into work today. We were super close up there. We used to go for walks, play games, etc together and he was really one of my favourite people. So we were laid off in October and I haven't talked to him since, but I have missed him! Anyway, he called in to ask a question about his tax form. I was trying to be official sounding as I had no idea who he was in answering his question.

His question was an ongoing issue that I've been trying to solve for the last week, so I asked for a callback number, and I was like "ok, your name?" and he was like "_______, don't you recognize my voice?!" And I was like "noooo........................", assuming he thought I was the previous payroll person. And he went "Oh..................ok...." sounding kind of offput.

With his name being so generic (there are literally 10 of them that I worked with up there) it took an extra five seconds to register that this was my favourite coworker ever! So I said "OH OH ITS YOU" and tried to make up for the fact that I had seemingly forgotten his existence, but I think the damage was done. Now I have to sheepishly call him back later and try to make up for the fact that I am the most forgetful worst friend ever. I literally feel sick to my stomach for potentially making someone very unforgettable feel forgettable.

And these are the sorts of worries that plague me daily. This particular part of what makes me who I am is one I'd love to change.

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Another shot of DT Granville Saturday Night

Sun, 21 Feb 2010 18:12:09 -0800

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Picture of downtown Granville yesterday evening

Sun, 21 Feb 2010 17:36:58 -0800

This hardly even begins to capture the insanity downtown this weekend, but its a start!

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New outfit pics!

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 02:46:48 -0800

I bought myself a pretty shirt for xmas. Here are a few pictures of it!

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Unable to Sleep..

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 00:50:52 -0800

Tonight I am pissed off about not being able to sleep. I really hate it when I need to sleep and I can't bring myself to. I keep trying.. honest. I have so much work to do at work and after calling in sick yesterday, I hope they know how serious I am about accomplishing my goals there. My hope for tomorrow is to go in, work really hard and hopefully everyone leaves me alone. I still feel like shit. My stomach feels extremely sore and I have a headache, whine whine whine..

Honestly I'm afraid to sleep because it is EXTREMELY difficult for me to wake up in the morning lately. It reminds me of high school, and I think it might be because work is a challenge and I'm afraid I can't do it. So I hide, and my brain tricks me into thinking 'i'm too tired' or 'i'm sick' when its really 'i'm overwhelmed and scared of failure.' I don't know how to fix it.

Fuck.

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Rogers customer service fail

Sat, 28 Nov 2009 20:01:16 -0800

I moved into my apartment on November 1^st, and at that time tried to get Shaw hooked up in my name but the previous occupant still had his coming to this address, so they couldn’t do anything. I used his until Thursday when it was cut off, then phoned Shaw. They can’t get a guy here until December 15^th, which has led me to feed my internet addiction for the past few days through free wi-fi at coffeeshops, and tethering through my iphone.

In a matter of two days, without really meaning to, I’ve used about 500MB of my 2GB allotment, so I worry about the next 10 days until my cycle turns over. So I phoned Rogers, hoping that I could add on more data or something, and to find out how much per KB I’m charged if I go over 2GB.

First, he tells me that my price plan includes 2GB and I can’t add more. Which is fine, I kind of expected it. Then, he told me that if I signed a new 3 year agreement, he can give me 3GB with no voice for $60/month. So one extra GB and no other features? Wtf? So I said forget that, and asked him how much per KB I would be charged if I went over my data allotment for the month, or if they charged in MB, because to me charging in KB for a smartphone is kind of ridiculous anyway. He said “oh no, just multiply by 1024 to get the megabyte rate.” Well, I knew that but I said ok, so how much money does it cost for every KB I went over? He said he would have to connect me to a “data expert” for that. What?

Does anyone know how much per KB you’re charged if you go over your 2 GB? Argh. I didn’t bother to wait for the ‘data expert’ because I was already exasperated. Anyone have any annoying customer service experiences?

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First Impressions Of Vancouver, #1

Sat, 28 Nov 2009 15:34:56 -0800

The way many women talk here

maybe its an island thing, because i first noticed when i went to the island in 2008, but they drag the last syllable of everything they say. Also, they seem to turn statements into questions.

"i was thinking of going, but im busyyyyyy? It sucks because I really want to gooooooo."

It reminds me of Bill Lumbergh, and it kind of drives me crazy.

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When I do laundry I spend the time taking somewhat unrealistic but sometimes arty pictures of myself.

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:35:19 -0800

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lately i have been finding more beauty in honest pictures rather than fake pretty ones.

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 04:27:00 -0700

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self portrait, too much light, october 25th 2009

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 04:24:38 -0700

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Really, HP?

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 22:21:29 -0700

I just came across an ad for the new HP Envy series of notebooks. http://bit.ly/2R1TSA

1899.00 for the 13" model? Really?! I wouldn't pay that unless it was a Mac or Alienware. Would you buy this? It seems ridiculously overpriced.

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I think facebook apps are getting a bit out of hand :P

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 21:54:58 -0700

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Kurtis

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 20:23:50 -0700

Today I had a dream that my friend who stopped talking to me last year passed away. I woke up really pissed off that despite my attempts to reconcile, he does not want to be in contact with me, so even if I wanted to make amends so that things aren't unresolved, I couldn't because it's totally beyond my control. So frustrating! I sent an email to him when I woke up. I do every six months or so to let him know I'm here if he needs me. Blah. I am not used to losing friends, besides the drifting apart method. I'm pretty used to that one.

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