Sounding Bored ...A series of rambling thoughts...
Tuesday, December 19, 2017
Saturday, December 16, 2017
Tuesday, December 12, 2017
Wednesday, December 6, 2017
Wednesday, November 15, 2017
Wednesday, October 25, 2017
Friday, October 20, 2017
Friday, October 13, 2017
Sunday, October 8, 2017
Saturday, October 7, 2017
Wednesday, September 20, 2017
Hope
If the entire history of mankind were condensed into a single year, our knowledge of how to destroy life on earth with weapons of mass destruction has been acquired in the last thirty seconds. Never again will we lack the knowledge to eliminate the world in a single act of madness. Therefore, we are faced with a dilemma unique in our history. We must not only control the weapons that can kill us, we must bridge the great disparities of wealth and opportunity among the peoples of the world, the vast majority of whom live in poverty without hope, opportunity or choices in life. These conditions are a breeding ground for division that can cause a desperate people to resort to nuclear weapons as a last resort. Our only hope lies in the power of our love, generosity, tolerance and understanding and our commitment to making the world a better place for all...
-- Muhammad Ali
Thursday, September 7, 2017
Tuesday, September 5, 2017
Be The Good Customer
For the last couple of years I have worked as a supervisor for home agents for a large catalog company. During that time I have heard some complaints (as well as having experienced a few of the situations) so here is my list of how to be the much loved phone order customer:
Be prepared. Have pen/pencil and paper on hand to jot down any information that you need so that the CSR does not have to hold (and all the other waiting customers) while you search for said items.
Make sure to read the description of the item that you want so you do not waste time asking for information that is clearly stated in the product description. Okay to ask for more details but when item is listed with no color options, do not ask if you can get it in another color, etc.
Know the item # and how to find the number.
Know your size. Measure and compare to the company’s sizing chart. If you want to know if the item runs larger or smaller rather than true to size it will be stated in the description.
Be in a quiet place. Barking dogs, screaming kids (or spouse), loud TV makes it very hard to hear your order.
Speak up and enunciate, clarify like sounding letters (A as in apple, etc)
Do not over talk the order taker when they are asking or giving you information as most order systems require that information is input in a specfic order.
If sending the item to another person, be sure to have their address, and phone number. Again so that others do not have to wait while you seek the information.
Read the s&h information so that you are not surprised at the charge. Note if there is a size/weight charge from the carrier for the item.
Have your payment information on hand.
If you are offered upsell items, be polite if refusing. This is part of the CSR’s job and there just might be something on that night’s sale list that you want and can get at a savings. No standing in long lines on Black Friday!
CSRs remember the customer who caused them stress and you want to be known as the very welcome customer. You might even find that you are given some little extra perks for being pleasant.
Thursday, August 31, 2017
Billie Holiday - Blue Moon (1952)
Blue moon
You saw me standing alone
Without a dream in my heart
Without a love of my own
Blue moon
You knew just what I was there for
You heard me saying a prayer for
Someone I really could care for
And then there suddenly appeared before me
The only one my arms will hold
I heard somebody whisper please adore me
And when I looked to the moon it turned to gold
Blue moon
Now I'm no longer alone
Without a dream in my heart
Without a love of my own
And then there suddenly appeared before me
The only one my arms will ever hold
I heard somebody whisper please adore me
And when I looked the moon had turned to gold
Blue moon
Now I'm no longer alone
Without a dream in my heart
Without a love of my own
Blue moon
Now I'm no longer alone
Without a dream in my heart
Without a love of my own
Sunday, August 20, 2017
Friday, August 18, 2017
Saturday, August 12, 2017
Catching Up
It has been quite some time since I last posted rather than sharing a repost. Life has been such that the energy needed to even think has been at a low level. Between multiple surgeries and chemo treatments is has been a struggle. Tonight I was looking around my home and was dismayed to see so much to the areas that lacked attention simply because the energy was not there to take care of a given task. Even with the best of intentions daily activities like going to work (I am lucky to have a work from home job), household chores, and even social activities seem to be beyond my capabilities.
At the moment I have been given a break from treatments with the somewhat ironic, "your body needs to get some R&R in order to prepare for the next phase of treatment." To simply look at me, most people would not see the struggle. Yes, the hair is much thinner. I have bruises over the body and my balance is almost non-existent. I hide behind a smile and a few jokes not wanting others to know how tired and afraid that I am at times.
The days and weeks since first diagnosed have really been like the emotional roller coaster that I was warned about with days of highs and days of extreme lows. Emotions like sadness, anxiety, loneliness, fear, anger, frustration, guilt, feelings of being out of control of your life, not wanting to plan for things in the future, have all been felt during the ride. At one point there was the "I think I got this" moment which was dashed a few weeks later when scans showed the nasty rebel cells were still advancing. That was a low point on that roller coaster but I have been lucky with a great medical team, and a fantastic support network.
Thursday, August 10, 2017
Tuesday, August 8, 2017
Sunday, June 11, 2017
Saturday, June 10, 2017
Thursday, June 8, 2017
Tuesday, June 6, 2017
Saturday, June 3, 2017
Sunday, May 28, 2017
Monday, May 8, 2017
Wednesday, May 3, 2017
Tuesday, May 2, 2017
Hwarang OST: Park HyungSik - I'll be Here | 화랑 OST: 박형식 - 여기 있을게
I love the OST for this drama and the drama is on my favorite "idol" dramas. The storyline was one that had me researching online for more information. Well worth the watch! Warning, there will be some serious second lead syndrome here.
Saturday, April 29, 2017
Friday, April 28, 2017
Tuesday, April 25, 2017
Saturday, April 22, 2017
Tuesday, April 18, 2017
Friday, April 7, 2017
Wednesday, April 5, 2017
Sunday, April 2, 2017
Saturday, April 1, 2017
Thursday, March 30, 2017
Tuesday, March 21, 2017
Monday, March 20, 2017
Wednesday, March 8, 2017
Tuesday, March 7, 2017
Sunday, March 5, 2017
Life After Death?
For many years I have given thought to the question of life after death or simply what happens to the energy within the body upon death. I have questioned the modern belief in old religions as so many of the stories that make up the basis for these religions does not seem to fit with what we know about the universe today.
The seven days of creation, while a nice story, does not match up with what we now know about the age of the earth and the existence of life on the planet eons before man. However, it is also due to the knowledge garnered over the years that I can not fully believe in random evolution to explain the variety of life on the planet. Therefore, I do believe that there is a higher power that controlled the development of the world as we know it.
The most complex result of this creative endeavor is the human.The human brain.....all of our thoughts, emotions and behaviors are communication between neurons within our brains. Brainwaves are produced by synchronized electrical pulses from masses of neurons communicating with each other. So what happens to this electricity upon death? Does it simply cease to exist? Does it flow out into the world? (Perhaps this explains some of the paranormal?) Or does it move into a parallel universe? Heaven or hell?
quantum-theory-consciousness-moves-to-another-universe-after-death-2/
The seven days of creation, while a nice story, does not match up with what we now know about the age of the earth and the existence of life on the planet eons before man. However, it is also due to the knowledge garnered over the years that I can not fully believe in random evolution to explain the variety of life on the planet. Therefore, I do believe that there is a higher power that controlled the development of the world as we know it.
The most complex result of this creative endeavor is the human.The human brain.....all of our thoughts, emotions and behaviors are communication between neurons within our brains. Brainwaves are produced by synchronized electrical pulses from masses of neurons communicating with each other. So what happens to this electricity upon death? Does it simply cease to exist? Does it flow out into the world? (Perhaps this explains some of the paranormal?) Or does it move into a parallel universe? Heaven or hell?
quantum-theory-consciousness-moves-to-another-universe-after-death-2/
Saturday, March 4, 2017
Tuesday, February 28, 2017
Friday, February 24, 2017
Wednesday, February 22, 2017
Tuesday, February 21, 2017
Monday, February 20, 2017
Sunday, February 19, 2017
Thursday, February 16, 2017
Sunday, February 12, 2017
Saturday, February 11, 2017
Feb. 6, 2017 meteor - east camera
I was sitting and watching one of my Kdrama favorites when through my patio door I saw a bright flash of blue-green light and as it faded there was that glowing orb. How nice it would be if another Do Min-joon were to appear!
Friday, February 10, 2017
Friday, February 3, 2017
Sunday, January 29, 2017
Saturday, January 28, 2017
160530 XIA XIGNATURE Showcase How Can I Love You Junsu 준수 ジュンス
Okay so I seriously love listening to this guy!
Friday, January 27, 2017
Monday, January 23, 2017
Sunday, January 22, 2017
Thursday, January 19, 2017
[MV] RAIN(비) _ The Best Present(최고의 선물) (Prod. By PSY)
"Whenever I’m tired and in distress, when I start to give up on everything – it was you who caught me. It was you, who caught me,"
Tuesday, January 17, 2017
Sunday, January 15, 2017
Tuesday, January 10, 2017
[도깨비 OST Part 10] 어반자카파 (URBAN ZAKAPA) - 소원 (Wish) MV
Not only great writing, great cast, cinematography but a wonderful OST. I can't choose a favorite among the many songs but thought to post just a few. If you have not yet watched this drama, do so now!!!
Sunday, January 8, 2017
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