I get all mixed up when I work audit support. The idea that I come into work one day and leave the next just doesn't transfer from my logical mind to my inner clock. All of Saturday morning I thought it was Friday. When I did realize the day I must have forgotten almost immediately. I woke up later that day and decided to call my friend Kathy at work. When the phone was answered I knew I must have been confused because a weekend person, James, answered the phone. I said 'hi, how are you? This is Layli. What day is it?' He sweetly replied 'It's Saturday, June 28.' I don't know what bothers me more...that I forgot what day it was or that James wasn't even fazed by my complete confusion. I guess I have said it before...I'm so confused.
Off to Toronto, I think I'll be back on the 8th...but we all know that can change.
Sunday, June 29, 2008
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
Random thoughts and observations on travel
Hello all! As you may or may not know I made it back from Tampa for less then 24 hours and headed out to Andover Mass. where I did 5 days of support and got to spend an evening with family. I had a nice week off and am now on my way to Lexington Kentucky, the start of what will be a long 3-4 weeks of travel. After this it's up to Toronto and then (as of now) back down to Lakeland Florida to do my first lead.
My flight didn't get booked till this morning, and it was a one way ticket. That always raises the red flag with the TSA for the 'additional screening.' So, I get put in another line and have to wait for a female TSA person to do my pat down. Let me just say, if I wanted to hide something on my person they wouldn't find it in my pat down. I can hide all sorts of things in my bra and they only pat down my sides and the inside of my legs. I've been know to put keys, cameras, phones, money, credit cards and ID all down the front of my bra. I could of walked right through with some plastic explosive and they never would have known. Of course, they now have those X-ray machines at some security points that can see all the way through your clothes and tell what you look like naked, but I read you can request to have an old fashioned pat down if you don't want to feel violated by the machine. So what's stopping a big busted terrorist from walking right on through with a plastic bomb hiding under her boobs? These are the things that run through my mind as I sit in the airport sipping my Starbucks.
I'm in the midst of a layover in Charlotte NC. I like this airport. I had a 20 minute stop here on my way to Tampa. They have attendants in the bathrooms with mouthwash, mints and q-tips. They also have free WI-fie Internet and nice big rocking chairs next to windows shaded by fake trees. Not little fake trees, but tall ones in huge black ceramic pots. You almost forget your at the airport until the voice comes over the intercom to remind you to watch your bags or you look out the window and see a plane go by.
My flight didn't get booked till this morning, and it was a one way ticket. That always raises the red flag with the TSA for the 'additional screening.' So, I get put in another line and have to wait for a female TSA person to do my pat down. Let me just say, if I wanted to hide something on my person they wouldn't find it in my pat down. I can hide all sorts of things in my bra and they only pat down my sides and the inside of my legs. I've been know to put keys, cameras, phones, money, credit cards and ID all down the front of my bra. I could of walked right through with some plastic explosive and they never would have known. Of course, they now have those X-ray machines at some security points that can see all the way through your clothes and tell what you look like naked, but I read you can request to have an old fashioned pat down if you don't want to feel violated by the machine. So what's stopping a big busted terrorist from walking right on through with a plastic bomb hiding under her boobs? These are the things that run through my mind as I sit in the airport sipping my Starbucks.
I'm in the midst of a layover in Charlotte NC. I like this airport. I had a 20 minute stop here on my way to Tampa. They have attendants in the bathrooms with mouthwash, mints and q-tips. They also have free WI-fie Internet and nice big rocking chairs next to windows shaded by fake trees. Not little fake trees, but tall ones in huge black ceramic pots. You almost forget your at the airport until the voice comes over the intercom to remind you to watch your bags or you look out the window and see a plane go by.
Monday, June 09, 2008
Leaving Tampa
I am finally leaving Tampa. I got here almost 2 weeks ago with a one way ticket and a 2 night reservation at the hotel and I get to leave today. I can't even begin to tell you have stressed out I have been here. I was having serious doubts about my knowledge and skills for the job. Turns out it wasn't me. I had seasoned installers and support people stumped on more then one occasion. We had cases that were escalated to the development offices and the developers and at least twice I heard my installer support say 'what is that?' It was a nice hotel and most of the people were really nice but I hope I never have to go back.
I'm sitting in the airport now. My flight is delayed 20 mins. I'll have just enough time to do my laundry and repack my bag before I fly out to Boston tomorrow morning. I'm looking forward to this next site. I'm working AM support so the work is easy and I'll be able to visit with some family in the evening.
That's all for now. Time to do my expenses.
I'm sitting in the airport now. My flight is delayed 20 mins. I'll have just enough time to do my laundry and repack my bag before I fly out to Boston tomorrow morning. I'm looking forward to this next site. I'm working AM support so the work is easy and I'll be able to visit with some family in the evening.
That's all for now. Time to do my expenses.
Wednesday, June 04, 2008
Why me??
First, I would like to apologize for not posting recently. I know at least a couple people check here from time to time...just the 3 I think. Let me know if you check by commenting and maybe I'll post more.
So. I had my four days of training at the corporate offices. Everything went well and I passed my certification test with no problem. While I was there I got to visit with my pal Jodi that I trained with in Savannah. I voiced a lot of my concerns to her about being put in a lead position right away. How I was unsure of a few things here and there. She told me everything I was worried about was easy compared to what I knew I could do and that she thought I was ready.
Friday night I'm home-well, at mom's-doing laundry and check my email to find a flight and project info for a site in Tampa. I was happy. One of my dearest friends lives in Tampa and I hadn't seen him in four years. They didn't have me set for a full install, just a partial...it's hard to explain, but I felt with a little guidance I could handle it.
I got here last Tuesday, went to dinner with Eric on Wednesday day, had one of the worst birthdays ever on Thursday got released from my hell for the weekend and went to visit my Grandpa till Monday morning. I am still in this nightmare and I don't see getting out anytime soon. I could have handled things under normal circumstances, but this site has old computers that they used when they were part of a different hotel chain and they were working on an older version of the program. They brought Jodi in to do an upgrade and the system has only been up for a few hours since midnight Monday. I hate this place and I want out.
So. I had my four days of training at the corporate offices. Everything went well and I passed my certification test with no problem. While I was there I got to visit with my pal Jodi that I trained with in Savannah. I voiced a lot of my concerns to her about being put in a lead position right away. How I was unsure of a few things here and there. She told me everything I was worried about was easy compared to what I knew I could do and that she thought I was ready.
Friday night I'm home-well, at mom's-doing laundry and check my email to find a flight and project info for a site in Tampa. I was happy. One of my dearest friends lives in Tampa and I hadn't seen him in four years. They didn't have me set for a full install, just a partial...it's hard to explain, but I felt with a little guidance I could handle it.
I got here last Tuesday, went to dinner with Eric on Wednesday day, had one of the worst birthdays ever on Thursday got released from my hell for the weekend and went to visit my Grandpa till Monday morning. I am still in this nightmare and I don't see getting out anytime soon. I could have handled things under normal circumstances, but this site has old computers that they used when they were part of a different hotel chain and they were working on an older version of the program. They brought Jodi in to do an upgrade and the system has only been up for a few hours since midnight Monday. I hate this place and I want out.
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