Dear President,

I will be honest: I did not vote for you. I campaigned hard for an opponent who I support way back in 2000 when he lost the primaries to a certain G. W. Bush, and upped my support further when he chose a lady with a real family and real issues to lead with him. That said, I have to commend you on a little speech you made Monday

"What is good for GM in good for America."

Thanks, Obama.

I am the third generation of my family to work in this facility. My grandfather did back-breaking, physical labor as a tool setter. My dad started out as a machine operator, and ending up a member of upper-level management. I came in right out of college, and have already worked all over the organziation.
Thanks, Obama. Though I may disagree with your socialistic government running of priavte companies, this was a good move.

~ miss indiana

**I want to thank my readers for their support Monday. I'll keep you all updated on what I hear "from the inside" if you'd like.

Dream Shoe of the Day

Dior

Can someone please . . .

tell my new cubicle-neighbor that it is never okay to listen to ACDC in an office, at 10:00 in the morning, at full volume? I keep my Cat Power soft enough so you don't have to listen to it: can't you do the same for me?

Dating History Part 2

At my high school, the marching band had two weeks of intensive practice right before school started, where the group met for 8 hours a day, 5 days a week. This was our “band camp.” The camp before my senior year, a new drill instructor came to work with the group, we’ll call him B. He was just out of college, incredibly musically talented, and a little more than seven years older than I was (don’t judge, please, ladies!). Within a month of meeting, we were dating exclusively. He seemed wonderful – bought me presents, took me placed. We dated happily for about eight months. And then his mom, who had been battling cancer, died, and I went away to college. Our relationship was more than strained. In his mind, the best way to save things was to get engaged, not too uncommon for girls my age in our part of the world, but a bad idea for a troubled relationship. We took a few breaks, a met a few other boys, and we drifted apart. A break-up seemed inevitable, and I could basically tell that he was cheating on me

However, I think the exact relationship ending conversation could win an award. Ladies, if you beat this one, you have my upmost condolences.
B: I think we should take an extending break. I don’t want to cheat on you, but I have feelings for someone else.
Me: I figured. Can I ask who?
B: His name is Josh.

Yup. His name. To say it was a shock is an understatement. To say I didn’t cry, eat too much ice cream, and kiss a few too boys to make sure there wasn’t something wrong with me, would be a lie. And there you have it, the story of B.

After all that, we are still pretty good friends, and talk at least a few times a month. He and Josh are very happy.

Bankruptcy

We have/are declaring bankruptcy this morning at BBCC. This isn't bad news for two reasons: operations will remain the same - running, for my plant - and because my plant isn't on the list of 14 that will be closed between now and 2012. Keep the people in those operations in your prayers, and look forward to better things in the future from our company.

Dream Shoe of the Day

Jimmy Choo

Worrysome Day

As you all know, I work at a Big, Broke, Car Company (BBCC), who will probably be making a major announcement this morning around 9:00. We have an 8:15 meeting will all the salaried employees who haven't been laid off (around 30 of us of day shift). Honestly, I'm terrified. Both Mister and I work here, and an extended layoff or paycut could seriously hurt our finacial situation. Say a prayer for us, please, and for everyone who will be affected by the announcement. I'll let you know what I hear.