Not Mandatory!

[fredericks]

I've caught some sort of mild bug that's currently presenting as a sore throat and minor sinus stuffiness. The facial flushing has been somewhat interesting, but the lack of other major symptoms has me bitching because I don't have enough going on to officially declare myself sick and requiring bedrest. I did end up forfeiting my gym trip and downed a bowl of soup for dinner (gotta push the fluids!). But I'm out of sorts because I'm feeling a little lonely (no one to get me fresh tissues or fluff my pillows, much woe to be had) and I believe I'm reading more into hot intern's behavior than I should. I never learn: that thar road leads to despair, harassment lawsuits, nights full of listening to Tool on repeat, and a huge mental health services bill.
And my hair's a hot mess, and I'm bloated, and I hate my living situation, and blah blah blah. *sigh* But moving on.

I managed to get myself elected as a union representative back in June (not really a big deal: I threw my name out for nomination on a whim, was on a ballot with 29 other folks vying for 26 spots, apparently had enough friends to beat out three other people...that probably says more about them than it does about me), and now find myself in the middle of our organization's contract negotiations as our latest contract is done as of January 1st. Joy. I'm the youngest and the least senior person in the group, and the union heads sort of rub me the wrong way. Part of it is my life philosophy - I'm all about the path of least resistance. At the workplace I usually don't raise a ruckus if I'm asked to do something, whether or not it would seem to violate our union's agreed upon tenets. Call me part of the problem but I just want to go to work, get my check, and eventually get rid of the burden of my loans; if I can do something fulfilling while I'm at it yay for me. That being said, still not really sure what I'm doing as a union rep. Boredom is a helluva thing. But the contract stuff should be insightful, if nothing else. I hear things get really ugly the closer we get to January.

Some of the folks from my elementary/JH are planning a mini-reunion over on FB. I'm halfway tempted to attend, but I don't have anything to brag about (imo), and isn't that the point of going to those things anyway? To lord over folks at whom you used to enjoy hurling kickballs? But, again, if I'm bored (and drunk) enough I suppose I'll roll out anyway.

Comments

[rustler.livejournal.com]

I hope you'll take this the right way? But even sick and going through considerable blahs, you're freaking hilarious. Here's hoping you're feeling better soon and that things work out your way! ::smishes::

[sternel.livejournal.com]

I am getting over that bug. Other than a surprise!fever last night it's pretty unremarkable. Although I have drunk enough tea the last few days to float the Spanish Armada. Maybe that helped.

[fredericks.livejournal.com]

Don't smish too close, or you're coming down with this badboy too. Ugh. But thanks. *grin*

I figure lots of vitamin C and fluids should help a little bit, at least.

[fredericks.livejournal.com]

Sadly enough, I find myself longing for a surprise!fever, particularly if I'm at work. The sneezing and scratchy throat isn't doing it for me at all.