Freezing the Change
Last weekend, a friend of the family came over to the house and the big topic of conversation was the Bears game. She informed us that since all of the people in the bayou are doing their voodoo to win the Bears vs. Saints game, that a news station had a news story about how Chicago fans could use voodoo of their own.
Apparently, we had to write "Saints" on a piece of paper and stick it in the freezer thereby "freezing" the Saints. OK. Why not?
The following morning (game day) the Queen, Avery and I went out for breakfast to find snow covering the viniman. I looked at the Queen and smiled. What is it that New Orleans does NOT have? Cold...and Snow. I knew this was going to be a great advantage for Chicago. Wind, Cold, Snow, Home field...all of these are good. It paid off. Chicago Bears managed to withstand the cold and snow to beat the Saints 39-14. They are heading to the Super Bowl to play against Indianapolis.
It should be an excellent game. I am sure High Priestess is just beside herself right now. She is from Indianapolis and lives in Chicago. What a dilemna to have. Multiple personalities will be having fights over who should win. Just think of how HER night will be Super Bowl Sunday.
Announcer in the background: "Touchdown Colts!"
High Priestess: "YEAH!" (dance dance dance)
High Priestess mopes in the corner.
High Priestess jumps up and down on the bed.
Announcer in the background: "and the extra point is good!"
High Priestess: "Dammit! Comon Bears! Bring it back!"
With alcohol added to the mix, I am SURE the game will almost be as good as the show.
On another note, my flight was delayed last night due to snow. I was happy to see the snow nonetheless. Then when I finally arrived in Virginia, I found (get this) snow. SWEET! Minor problem though. The roads seemed to be all ice. LOTS of cars were left in snow banks.
The Queen called in a panic to inform me NOT to drive to the house and to stay in a hotel for the night. So, that's what I did. A bit of an ordeal with Econolodge (terrible service and a bit trashy) so I ended up in Comfort Inn. You know exactly how the hotel is when you walk up to the office, and you have to stand outside, and talk through the bullet-proof glass to try to get a room.
This brings me to my point (as I almost always have one). I like my job. I have found this is a rare accomplishment. I like the work I do, and I like that my company is taking my ideas and running with them to make a business from it.
After discussing it with the Queen and my boss, I am freezing the change of jobs back to Chicago. Don't get me wrong, I love Chicago. It is the best city in the world. But, to have a job that I truly enjoy, is not likely to happen in Chicago. So, after working out a deal with my boss, I will work from home one week per month and spend the rest of the time here in Virginia.
To show my company spirit, instead of videotaping myself doing a cheer that defies gravity, time and physics, I decided to post a banner.
Did you know...
The US Chamber of Commerce concluded that employees steal more than $40 billion annually from their employers. This is 10 times the value of street crime in the US or 1.5% of the annual value of all world trade.
Apparently, we had to write "Saints" on a piece of paper and stick it in the freezer thereby "freezing" the Saints. OK. Why not?
The following morning (game day) the Queen, Avery and I went out for breakfast to find snow covering the viniman. I looked at the Queen and smiled. What is it that New Orleans does NOT have? Cold...and Snow. I knew this was going to be a great advantage for Chicago. Wind, Cold, Snow, Home field...all of these are good. It paid off. Chicago Bears managed to withstand the cold and snow to beat the Saints 39-14. They are heading to the Super Bowl to play against Indianapolis.
It should be an excellent game. I am sure High Priestess is just beside herself right now. She is from Indianapolis and lives in Chicago. What a dilemna to have. Multiple personalities will be having fights over who should win. Just think of how HER night will be Super Bowl Sunday.
Announcer in the background: "Touchdown Colts!"
High Priestess: "YEAH!" (dance dance dance)
High Priestess mopes in the corner.
High Priestess jumps up and down on the bed.
Announcer in the background: "and the extra point is good!"
High Priestess: "Dammit! Comon Bears! Bring it back!"
With alcohol added to the mix, I am SURE the game will almost be as good as the show.
On another note, my flight was delayed last night due to snow. I was happy to see the snow nonetheless. Then when I finally arrived in Virginia, I found (get this) snow. SWEET! Minor problem though. The roads seemed to be all ice. LOTS of cars were left in snow banks.
The Queen called in a panic to inform me NOT to drive to the house and to stay in a hotel for the night. So, that's what I did. A bit of an ordeal with Econolodge (terrible service and a bit trashy) so I ended up in Comfort Inn. You know exactly how the hotel is when you walk up to the office, and you have to stand outside, and talk through the bullet-proof glass to try to get a room.
This brings me to my point (as I almost always have one). I like my job. I have found this is a rare accomplishment. I like the work I do, and I like that my company is taking my ideas and running with them to make a business from it.
After discussing it with the Queen and my boss, I am freezing the change of jobs back to Chicago. Don't get me wrong, I love Chicago. It is the best city in the world. But, to have a job that I truly enjoy, is not likely to happen in Chicago. So, after working out a deal with my boss, I will work from home one week per month and spend the rest of the time here in Virginia.
To show my company spirit, instead of videotaping myself doing a cheer that defies gravity, time and physics, I decided to post a banner.
Did you know...
The US Chamber of Commerce concluded that employees steal more than $40 billion annually from their employers. This is 10 times the value of street crime in the US or 1.5% of the annual value of all world trade.
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