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[turps]

Having no challenges to do is weird, but at the same time so satisfying. I need to tweak the timbertrick a little and that's it until SeSa. I know I've said this before and been laughed at but I'm never taking on so many at once again. I don't know how I expect to do good stuff if I'm writing so fast.

I realised I haven't really updated rl wise for a while. Things are okay here. James has been offered a job which isn't as good as it sounds. It's selling insurance but commission only and cold calling. He wants to accept, I don't want him to which has led to lets just say a few heated discussions. The money is great but it has to be as I imagine the job will be very difficult. I mean what happens if he sells nothing? We'll have no money. Basically he's panicking ( I get a count down most days. 4 weeks until we have no money coming in ) but he's had a load of interviews yet wants to take the first one offered, plus he's not really cut out for cold calling and I say that and get told that I don't believe in him, but I do it's just I'm trying to see the wider picture. And now you'll see why I've avoided mentioning this here as I babble like an idiot.

We started the painting and discovered that the paint lied and didn't cover things with one coat, meaning the wallpaper needs stripping. Which is a job I hate, which explains why only one corner of the room is half done. My living room looks like a bomb hit just now, we threw away a wall unit which means I have nowhere for my CDs to stay or my bits and bobs so they're all on the floor. I can't bring myself to care though, as long as there's paths to move we'll be okay for a while.

I got an appointment for the hospital, the end of Feb next year. Which yeah, it's a good thing I'm not really ill. Of course if I'm still having to go to the doctors twice a week next year I may beat my head on the desk a few times.

LOL. No wonder I haven't updated rl wise, I've nothing to say. Oh but wait, yes I have. James came home yesterday and said he had a present. He made me open the bag with much ceremony and inside was an Nsync hits clip, which is a nifty thing indeed *g*

Behind the cut are some spare icons I was messing with when I made this one *points up* If anyone wants them shout, just don't expect much.



I can change the text or icon thing, within reason, I'm not that good yet ;)

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[dreamtrance.livejournal.com]

*hugshugshugs*

and dude those icons are awesome.

[turps33.livejournal.com]

*hugs you back*

Thank you :)

I love messing in PS, sometimes they work, sometimes they don't *g*

[lazydwarf.livejournal.com]

Ooh! I realized the other day I don't have enough Lance icons. Can I grab the first one there?

Thanks dear, and glad to hear James is having a good time getting interviews. Things over her are not that good about those things. I haven't even got a call yet from anyone.

[turps33.livejournal.com]

Of course you can. I'm glad you like it :)



He's getting a load of interviews, where we live is on an upswing for call centers which is where he's had experience. Which is why I don't get this insurance cold calling job.

Keeping my fingers crossed for you too.

[babycakesin.livejournal.com]

sorry about RL being shitty... good luck for the doctor's appointment (and for James finding a job, of course) - hurray for CL in the meantime lol

[turps33.livejournal.com]

Thanks, honey.

I've missed being online so much. I can usually cope with RL as long as I get time online to destress but lately it seems that's impossible. I know I've missed so much.

How are you doing? Apart from still being a Lost junkie of course ;)

[call-me-loca.livejournal.com]

Can I have Chris please?

[turps33.livejournal.com]

LOL.

Form a line ;)

Well, seeing as it's you.



Enjoy him ;)

[call-me-loca.livejournal.com]

(Pfft, stupid Frank screwed up my first post)

I still have a feeling, and the insurance job isn't it. ( but, you know, it's my "feeling")

[turps33.livejournal.com]

Frank is evil! *smites him*

I share your feeling, insurance isn't it, now all I have to do is convince James.

[ceci2176.livejournal.com]

Having no challenges to do is weird, but at the same time so satisfying.
Here, you can have some of my bunnies! *hands over bag filled with rabid df bunnies (mostly TrickC)*

James has been offered a job which isn't as good as it sounds. It's selling insurance but commission only and cold calling.
I could discuss with him. Cold calling and commisson only? Even if James is good at it (which you claim he isn't), you'll still risk starvation.

James came home yesterday and said he had a present. He made me open the bag with much ceremony and inside was an Nsync hits clip
I wish my family knew how much I'd appreicate that...I don't think they've understood the whole sdb thing. They are so clueless. *shakes head while pointing at sparkly paintings and Chris and *NSYNC on the fridge*

I'm not that good yet
*cough*bullshit*cough*

[turps33.livejournal.com]

Here, you can have some of my bunnies! *hands over bag filled with rabid df bunnies (mostly TrickC)*

*grabs bag* Erm, thanks, I think *g*

Even if James is good at it (which you claim he isn't), you'll still risk starvation.

Exactly. He's done sales before and did okay, but on a totally sales based job you need to be more than okay.

My family doesn't get the sbd stuff either. James will buy me stuff but only because he knows it makes me happy. He still mocks *g*

[callsigns.livejournal.com]

Oh please, the Joey one! Please, the Joey one! I think those icons are gorgeous!

[turps33.livejournal.com]

You've got it.

I'm glad you like him :)

[chrismm.livejournal.com]

Icons--gorgeous. Cold calling--evil. Evil, I tell you. I did it for awhile. I was really glad I lived alone, because I was miserably, furiously unhappy, and wouldn't want to take that out on others. *shudders* People are really nasty to you when you've 'cold-called' them.

Good luck! Sending good job vibes over...

[turps33.livejournal.com]

Thank you!

Yeah, most people have said that cold calling is evil. I told him all the things that were said and thankfully he's decided against it for the moment.

Thanks for the good job vibes :)

[http://users.livejournal.com/_bettina_/]

I can't talk for anybody else, but selling insurance like that is so absolutely nothing for me.I don't like it and my brother got into serious trouble with this, I think I'm a bit biased. I hope James will find a job he really likes!

I can't remember if you ever said or if I missed it, but what exactly is the problem? Why do you have to be in the hospital next February? I hope everything goes well *crosses fingers*.

The icons are very lovely, too bad the Chris and Lance ones are already gone.

[turps33.livejournal.com]

The job gives me the creeps just thinking about it. I hate people cold calling me and send them away as would most people I suspect. I'm really trying to change his mind but it's hard.

I have to go to hospital because of my leg. I got a skin infection a few months ago and have been going to get it dressed twice weekly since then and have been on three lots of antibiotics to kill it off. The hospital is to see why it's happening.

Thank you. Do you like this one? No need to take it if you don't I won't be offended at all.

[seiyaharris.livejournal.com]

Ooooooh, icons! So, so pretty. Dude, you have surpassed me icon wise. I'm still in awe and coveting. Where d'you get your brushes? I must know!

Also, yes. You are being sensible, and James is panicking, but it's natural, I'm really impressed with the way you guys are dealing with it. When I had to leave work I stayed at home and was useless and penniless. Of course there wasn't three people relying on me, but I was so not motivated to look for another job. And you guys and have been filling out applications, it's all good.

**smooshes**

[ravenbat.livejournal.com]

pretty pretty icons.

there's so very much I want to say right now and I just can't get my mind wrapped around all the words I want to say. *grumbles* I swear the medications are affecting my brain.

I do know that I love and adore you and I should send you all my past due bunnies and stories, since you have no challenges. lol.

[turps33.livejournal.com]

Thank you.

No need to say anything, you've said it all. You my lady are the sweetest and most wonderful person ever. Are you okay, honey? I miss you on here.

But I really don't need any bunnies, though I do owe someone a birthday story ;) Maybe I could fit that in before SeSa.

[yami-tai.livejournal.com]

It's selling insurance but commission only and cold calling.

I agree with you, hun, it doesn't sound very good, mainly because I think it would be very stressful for him. It is only the first thing to come up and I'm sure that something better is in the offing *crosses fingers*!

It's good news about your hospital appointment, although it is a shame that it is such a long time away.

*hugs* Good luck with your decorating!

[turps33.livejournal.com]

Yeah, that's what I thought. It would be stressful and I really think it's better that he's waiting. Which he is as something better is sure to come along.

The decorating is going slowly but we'll get there, maybe in a years time but it'll happen ;)

*husg back*

[jaciesplace.livejournal.com]

Can I have the last one, please? I promise to give it a good home. :)

Cold calls, hmmmm? I don't think I could do that, I'd starve. I hope another offer comes along soon!

*hugs*

[turps33.livejournal.com]

Of course you can have the last one.



Look after him ;)

Cold calling is the worst.

*hugs you back*

How are you, honey? I'm so behind in things just now I've lost track of a lot of people.

[ihearthings-ii.livejournal.com]

I *so* want to do the sesa, but I'm not sure how much time I'll really have to do it, so.
I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you and James. I can understand wanting to take the first thing, but if he's patient, something better will come up, I'm sure.
also, that last JC icon, is it taken?