Because I’m Black?

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Life, Work

Note:  I actually wrote this blog many years ago but just cleaning up by blog and found it in my drafts. It brought a smile to my face and I had to share.  My lot has improved since this blog and I am in a happier place now.

Ok, just so you know, I never play the race card. I am good at standing on my own two feet and taking the blame for my wrongs but sometimes, I can’t help but wonder to myself, “It is because I’m black?”  Listen this…

So I have this job I have been working at for almost a year now.  It’s a family-owned business so everyone is kinda clique-ish.  Here’s where the big divide lies.  There’s this guy who shows up when he wants and when he does show up, he falls asleep at his desk. The boss/owner laughs at this and his tardy/absenteeism.  When he is late he comes in bearing donuts and muffins, which everyone partakes in and his truancy is forgiven.

When I started working there, I noticed that the other guys in my office were coming in an extra half an hour and banking it so I of course did the same.  Until a few months when I got an email from the boss saying that he noticed that office staff were banking hours and this was not allowed. I found out that I was the only one who got the email and while I’m not doing it anymore, the other guys continued unabated.

Then I booked some holidays.  I know one usually has to work for a year before they are eligible but come on, I’m a grown man with small kids. I have been working since some of these guys were in diapers.  You really think I should go a year without a vacation? So I booked a week.  I was first to book but three others booked after and we all went.  I came back and tried to book the rest of the time I had earned so I could get 2 weeks. Two measly weeks! After working 11 months straight! The boss said no! said I couldn’t and it was never allowed. Did some digging and found out that a guy who had vacation a couple weeks before me had his without working for said 12 months.

Earlier in the year, I asked if I could work around a gig I had to do some acting.  I even told them that I might not even miss work if I worked it out properly.  An email from the boss said no because that’s their busy time.  Still waiting for that time…

Not to brag, but I work my ass off and is one of the few people who don’t stand around and chat. I am always working and eager to help anyone.  I have been improperly trained but thanks to my smarts, was able to pick up the stuff myself.

I am thinking that my being passive made me a scapegoat.  What do you think?  Should I stay or should I go?

 

Please Help My Son Attend His Granny’s Funeral!

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Children, Death, Dying, Funerals, Life

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Thanks so much!

Yes You Can. Duh

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Life, Life lessons, Random

We all have that ‘thing’ we are certain we can’t do.  Quit our jobs and find something more rewarding, perform in public, stop smoking, drinking etc.  Whatever it is, we are all in the same boat.  Well tell you what, you can, I can, we can.

Whatever the obstacles in your path today that’s keeping you from realizing your true potential, it can be moved.  All you need to do is tell yourself ‘Yes I can’.  Those 3 simple words carry huge impact.  If you believe it in your heart, your body and soul gravitates to it and make it happen.  When you feel the urge to fall back into your ‘I can’t’ shell, breathe and tell yourself ‘Yes, I can’.  Imagine Obama pointing at you and saying those words. (If that helps).  Try it today, try it now.

YES YOU CAN!

What goes around…

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Life, life's lessons, Sayings

People always tell you what goes around comes around.  Does this mean that what is now around, went around? 

Just Find Something!

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Childrent, Funny, Life, Parents, Television

Ever spent so much time searching for a show to watch that before you know it, it’s time to go to bed?  You just blew two hours searching! Happens to me every weekend. I have one of those Android box thingys plus Netflix, so it’s not like my choices are slim, just maybe my choices are too many.

How come the kids never have this problem? I take my kids to their grandparents and they grab the remote as soon as they walk in and voila! they are watching a show, not scrolling through the menu.  They always seem to find their show too!  And it doesn’t matter if it’s the first time they have been to the house or what cable carrier they are using, they would find a show in seconds!  To make matters worse, all three would mutually agree on it.

Oh, to be a kid again…

You Won’t Believe What Happened Next!

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Clickbait, Facebook, Humor, Life, Memes

Oh how I hate those!  You know what I am talking about.  You have seen them on your news feeds or your friends’ posts. Yes those.

If you haven’t, here’s an example.  There’s a photo of a woman, yes it’s mostly always a woman. She is just standing there doing nothing.  Wearing something sexy.  Yes, there is always a woman wearing something sexy.  The caption: This woman was just waiting for her boyfriend to propose but you won’t believe what happened next.  Like seriously?

Look, I have no time to click through shit, hot woman or not.  Just fricking tell me what happened already! You already got my attention!  Don’t play games with me.  But the sucker that I am, I click anyways.

What usually transpired is nothing what you’d expect. The boyfriend propose and that’s about it.  Usually.  That’s it.  Well what do you expect?  Her clothes would magically fall off?  Gimme a break!

Chill out daddy!

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Children, Kids, Parenting, Wisdom

I realized I had a problem while playing  NHL 15 on the Xbox with my 7 year-old.  He was kicking my butt and being the competitive person I am, I was getting angrier as the goals piled up.  Seeing my changing demeanor, the kid looked at me and said, “Dad, don’t forget it’s only a game.  It’s not like you are playing in the NHL.”

It was as though he tossed ice-cold water in my face. I smartened up immediately and took my beatdown like a man.

Can’t Trump This

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Donald Trump, Muslim Ban, POTUS, US President, USA

Say what you will about Trump but he fulfills his promises unlike most politician.  The guy says he will build a wall and I laughed in his face.  Yeah right! Nice try.  He will change his mind once he gets to be POTUS. He said he would put a halt to foreign immigrants and again I was dubious.  But wait! Here we are mere weeks into his presidency and he’s signing off on all the things he said he would enact! What a President!

It wasn’t so scary when I doubted he would follow through on his lame-brain ideas and ridiculous plans.  I actually thought he would see the errors of his ways once he got in the House. I was wrong.  Seriously wrong.

What’s worse that an immature, egotistical maniac?  An immature, egotistical maniac with power.

Thanks To The Internet

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Facebook, Internet, Life, Social Media

Today I would take a moment to recognize the biggest invention in the world.  The biggest world changer ever! Here’s why.

Thanks to the Internet I can creep my friends and non-friends and compare my life to theirs.  I could see how they live, what they wear,how they raise their kids etc. Then I compare and judge.  Sometimes I feel sad and depressed, like when I see them having fun in some exotic country while I freeze in my neck of the woods. Or laughing in a bar pic while I deal with my screaming kids.

Thanks to the Internet I can see females in all stages of undress, depending on my taste at the time.  I can body shame and I could use for my spank bank. 

With the Internet I could comment on things I know or don’t know.  I could harass and bully people behind my mask.   I can also get bullied and harassed but that’s a small price to pay. 

Thanks to the Internet, I really don’t have to deal with my kids or reality. I just find a nice quiet spot and GO ON THE INTERNET. 

Down Dog!

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Animals, Dogs, Home, Life, Pets

Are you planning on having a baby? Another one or the first? How about a dog? Do you know a dog is like a baby? They are needy and demand a lot of attention.  Nothing wrong with that if you are up to the task.

Dogs are like kids, some people adore kids and some would rather keep their distant. Some go against their better judgement and give birth, only to abuse and sometimes kill the child! Same thing as a dog.  Read the stories of people with dogs in less than comfortable conditions.  It’s usually a good idea at the time.

So thing before you commit.  Do you want a kid? Do you want a dog?  You could love kids and hate dogs or love dogs or hate kids or love them both or hate them both.  Don’t listen to anyone, it’s your life, your call.  Don’t be forced.

Sit!