Am I Just Convenient?

A healthy self-image begins with one’s perception that he can perform many tasks, but there are other tasks that will confound him. Among those tasks that one can execute, there will be some which he excels (as an expert), some which he does well, and others that are completed only by the minimum requirements. An individual’s self-image is healthy when he accurately differentiates those tasks which he excels from those which he completes minimally.

At work, often coworkers flatter me with compliments of how well I do one task or another. One such task is refilling the toner in the copy machine. I have accomplished this task several times—each without spilling the toner on the internal parts of the machine, the floor, or myself. People have waited a weekend to ask me to change the toner on Monday! My coworkers also praise my extraordinary strength as they also tell me the water bottle on the cooler in the break room needs to be changed.

My coworkers compliments are very nice—I enjoy them. However, I have come to realize that we go through many bottles of water and I saw an empty toner box near the copier that I did not change. Am I allowing the compliments of my coworkers motivate me to complete the task and do it quickly? I think I have been duped by my coworkers to completing tasks that they need done quickly but are unwilling or unable to perform. I am not the only individual that can perform these tasks—I am just the most convenient!

Since the price of gas has increased...

I have noticed that it is much harder to get the pump to stop on the dollar (i.e., xx.00). It seems as though it always goes to a penny or more over. This frustrates me!

Headin' to the Beach

I'm gone for the week! I'm going to Daytona Beach for work. It is a difficult assignment, but I am sure I can handle the task.
The only problem--Shark Week was on Discovery Channel last week. Now, I'm afraid to go in the water! (I think I'll get over my fear quickly.)

When moving to a third floor apartment...

Don't tell the people helping you move that they will have to carry your belongings up three flights of stairs.

Also, offer them lots of water.

Have You Seen Her

I just wanted to remind everyone that I posted a job description, err, a list of qualities I expect in a future wife. The blog post was titled "That Kinda' Girl" in August of 2005. I was just wondering if any of you guys have seen a girl like that lately. If so, why have you not sent her my way?

New Broadband Service from Google is FREE

Google TiSP is a service which utilizes toilets and provides wireless internet service in your home. Check it out here. The good news is that it should be available for small and medium size businesses soon!

Dilbert

I read this in Sunday's paper. As a person with high standards, I am offended that any reputable new organization would print instructions for people of low standards. However, I am amazed at how this mirrors reality so closely.