Around the World (of Bonnie) in 60 Seconds

Not like anyone really cares, but here is what has been going on in my world lately... I actually started a bunch of entries, but never had time to revisit them, so this is a hodge podge of them all.

Do Your Jobs, People! - I had to get a letter of credit done for an important client today. Seemingly simple process, but it took our operations group from 8:00am to 4:30pm to get their heads out of their a**es... and that's with me hounding them every 15 to 20 minutes. I literally never left my desk (except to check the printer or fax machine). Alina even brought me lunch back. The client called me 5 times over the course of the day. Again... how does this company stay in business? Hey... I just randomly read my horoscope, and it said, "Don't be frustrated if some big project, either at home or at work, is delayed. The circumstances are beyond your control. But take heart. You will get what you want soon enough." That information would have been useful earlier...

Any Reason to Party - Alina and Chester threw a fabulous party over the weekend. They did a great job of preparing a ton of absolutely delectable items - mmm... barbeque chicken and steak made from secret family recipes. And the Flying Saucer strawberry cream pie I brought was a big hit. I was kind of a Communist about making sure that everyone got a piece, but it for their own good.

Smartest Dumb Animal Ever - Tobey has learned how to open the doors in my house. The first time, he did it while I was at work... he found the supply of Heartgard (the once a month heartworm prevention medicine in the shape of a meaty dog treat)... and he ate a whole year's supply. I guess because he's a mutt, the large dose of medicine didn't phase him. He's as happy as can be... and I'm just pissed that he ate the equivalent of 2 fancy steak dinners. Before you think that I'm just imagining that my dog can open doors... let me say this 1) my doors have those long handles that you push down on, not round door knobs, and 2) I caught him doing it - I had just unlocked the front door to leave when I heard him jump up in one movement and push down on the door handle. He trotted out of his room and then froze when he saw me... like "oh crap, you're not supposed to still be here."

Now Yall Gon N Dun It - First, let me say that I love the show Boston Legal, and I'm not really into the whole Texas pride thing. That being said, when I watched the last episode where James Spader's character goes down to Texas to appeal a death penalty case, it brought out a big pet peeve of mine. I hate when they stereotype Texas as some backwards, redneck, cowboy-filled, oil spewing, Republican state. Sure, people drive around with shotguns mounted on the back of their trucks, some of them talk with that slow Texas drawl... we have good ol' boy politicians and crappy laws... hey, Klein Oak High School has cows wandering around it... and hell... even I used to take horseback riding lessons. That doesn't mean we're all the same. That episode of Boston Legal flashed a bunch of old stock footage of Houston mixed in with oil derricks and ranch land (they were supposed to be in Austin trying this case before the Texas High Court), the characters go to a western bar full of cowboys and ride a mechanical bull, and all of the lawyers, judges, and guards in Texas were arrogant jerks with no consciences. It definitely explains why no matter where I go, I'll always have someone ask me... "hey, why don't you have an accent?" Or, "where are your cowboy boots?" Houston is the fourth largest city in the US, folks. We do have electricity here... and some buildings are over 3 stories tall. I think the misconception that Texas is devoid of any urban or metropolitan areas is what keeps the cost of living low. On second thought... maybe I don't want them to find out the truth.