I have a new table buddy - PJ or 'the Grumpster' as I like to call him if he's stressing about work!
When he arrived to replace MF, as you know I was on the fence. First because MF was such a great guy and totally brilliant at his job. Second, because he had the best sense of humour and was a brilliant straight man for me.... particularly when I was having a 'dizzy' moment.
I have to say I am pleasantly surprised that its been more of the same from TG, especially since he moved desks from sitting opposite me to sitting beside me.
He is without a doubt one of the most sarcastic men I have ever met.
Fortunately, as we all know banter and sarcasm are definite essentials in anyone I get along with. He makes me laugh a lot and loves taking the p... out of me.
He balances out that acid tongue, with being razor sharp and mega young (I actually winced when he said how old he was, but then came up with yet more nicknames for him ....Man Cub, Tigger, Little Rascal....!)
To cap it all, he owns a mega watt smile that he unleashes on you, just in time to stop you wringing his neck sometimes or alternatively he uses it to cheer you up.
He isn't S or J, but he's almost as good as it gets in terms of replacing them and continuing to make my work fun.
Fingers crossed he stays put !
Friday, 11 March 2011
PDA's
Maybe it's the hint of Spring in the air, but there seems to have been an outbreak of public displays of affection in town at the moment.
Leaving my gym, in front of me at the building opposite, I was met with the sight of a couple who looked like they were one step away from a full booty call.
Then this morning as I got off the train I practically fell over a couple who looked like they were off to work, (hopefully not in the same building!) because they'd probably wouldn't have made it through the day without meeting up in the stationery cupboard. It looked like only a tidal wave would separate this frisky duo.
Don't get me wrong I'm not a PDA Grunch. There is nothing quite as sexy as an unexpectedly kiss from someone you like, I just think you can keep it classy.
My best 'surprise kiss move' (skm) and this believe me it was so successful that this certain someone blew my mind for quite a while afterwards.
He took me for a leaving drink after work, that turned into dinner and finally at the end of the night, he pulled the skm. So darned sexy !
I was so caught up in my skm,I nearly missed my train going home and when I did finally get on the train, I spent the whole journey home smirking like a cat who got the cream and a side order of salmon too !
Now that's how you do a classy PDA !
Happy Friday guys.
Leaving my gym, in front of me at the building opposite, I was met with the sight of a couple who looked like they were one step away from a full booty call.
Then this morning as I got off the train I practically fell over a couple who looked like they were off to work, (hopefully not in the same building!) because they'd probably wouldn't have made it through the day without meeting up in the stationery cupboard. It looked like only a tidal wave would separate this frisky duo.
Don't get me wrong I'm not a PDA Grunch. There is nothing quite as sexy as an unexpectedly kiss from someone you like, I just think you can keep it classy.
My best 'surprise kiss move' (skm) and this believe me it was so successful that this certain someone blew my mind for quite a while afterwards.
He took me for a leaving drink after work, that turned into dinner and finally at the end of the night, he pulled the skm. So darned sexy !
I was so caught up in my skm,I nearly missed my train going home and when I did finally get on the train, I spent the whole journey home smirking like a cat who got the cream and a side order of salmon too !
Now that's how you do a classy PDA !
Happy Friday guys.
Wednesday, 9 March 2011
How I Dumped F and A Strange Message
Dumping F (the Frenchman) was super easy. Before he could begin another conversation about himself (which he had done all evening) and told me where we were going for our next date, I intervened.
"That sounds wonderful, but just so we're clear, we'd be going there together as friends."
It took him a minute to register what I had said, before he replied.
"Are you really sure about that BB? You've been single for a while and I must be great copy for that little thing you write."
"And there my dear F is the perfect example of why despite the fact you are indeed a 'great catch', you are still single. That enormous ego and rude genes you have, mean that once anyone gets past the surface with you, they found absolutely nothing"
With that I slipped on my short mac and gloves, paid my half of the bill and left the restaurant.
On the way to the gym this morning, I checked my inbox and found this little gem.
Subject: Hi love would like to know you better. You look lovely and homely
Hi Sweet love, something tells me that you look real and ready to give and take what GOD made women ready to give to men, the things that most people don't have. because if you have love you got everything,it's wonderful,because it something that makes you scream out somebody's name. and like fire in your vein.if you got that, then I would like to have it that with you. Let's meet my number is xxxxxx...you know you want to call me.
Sending you lots of love and my touches..
J C
After that subject line alone '...you look homely' - no woman who works out as much as I do wants a guy to describe them as homely, I decided its time to make a few changes.
"That sounds wonderful, but just so we're clear, we'd be going there together as friends."
It took him a minute to register what I had said, before he replied.
"Are you really sure about that BB? You've been single for a while and I must be great copy for that little thing you write."
"And there my dear F is the perfect example of why despite the fact you are indeed a 'great catch', you are still single. That enormous ego and rude genes you have, mean that once anyone gets past the surface with you, they found absolutely nothing"
With that I slipped on my short mac and gloves, paid my half of the bill and left the restaurant.
On the way to the gym this morning, I checked my inbox and found this little gem.
Subject: Hi love would like to know you better. You look lovely and homely
Hi Sweet love, something tells me that you look real and ready to give and take what GOD made women ready to give to men, the things that most people don't have. because if you have love you got everything,it's wonderful,because it something that makes you scream out somebody's name. and like fire in your vein.if you got that, then I would like to have it that with you. Let's meet my number is xxxxxx...you know you want to call me.
Sending you lots of love and my touches..
J C
After that subject line alone '...you look homely' - no woman who works out as much as I do wants a guy to describe them as homely, I decided its time to make a few changes.
Tuesday, 8 March 2011
International Women's Day
Today may be National Women's Day, but one lady has 'distinguished' herself from our sex, by showing how completely devoid of commonsense, pride or dignity she is.
The Duchess of York, former wife of Andrew, Duke of York, second son of our Queen, has owned up to accepting £15,000 from a man of ill repute - Jeffrey Epstein.
What makes this all the more grubby is the nature of the man's crimes (precuring and abusing underage girls) and the fact that the Duchess could be brought so cheaply by a billionaire 'commoner', because she is so totally in adept at dealing with her own finances and life in reasonable way.
"It was the first time, I have ever, ever been solvent"
...wailed the Duchess, when interviewed (or should that be 'exposed') by the London Evening Standard, just in time for me to read the grubby story, on the way home yesterday. What offends me most about her is her "poor me" attitude which always come to the fore when she is caught out, despite the fact that she is always 'caught out' by herself.
Where do we start? Her toe sucking Casanova Johnny Bryant, the numerous 'free' holidays she takes every year, selling her soul to WeightWatchers to get through her latest cash crisis, that awful children's book about a red helicopter called Budgie and her last scandal (before this one!), selling access to her ex husband to an undercover journalist.
This woman is so stupid even when she's being shady she messes up !
Thank goodness for every foolish idiot like the Duchess, there are hundreds more, good strong, women who'd would rather work three or more jobs than accept money from such a lowlife as Jeffrey Epstein.
Ladies I salute you and wish you all a Happy International Womens'Day !
The Duchess of York, former wife of Andrew, Duke of York, second son of our Queen, has owned up to accepting £15,000 from a man of ill repute - Jeffrey Epstein.
What makes this all the more grubby is the nature of the man's crimes (precuring and abusing underage girls) and the fact that the Duchess could be brought so cheaply by a billionaire 'commoner', because she is so totally in adept at dealing with her own finances and life in reasonable way.
"It was the first time, I have ever, ever been solvent"
...wailed the Duchess, when interviewed (or should that be 'exposed') by the London Evening Standard, just in time for me to read the grubby story, on the way home yesterday. What offends me most about her is her "poor me" attitude which always come to the fore when she is caught out, despite the fact that she is always 'caught out' by herself.
Where do we start? Her toe sucking Casanova Johnny Bryant, the numerous 'free' holidays she takes every year, selling her soul to WeightWatchers to get through her latest cash crisis, that awful children's book about a red helicopter called Budgie and her last scandal (before this one!), selling access to her ex husband to an undercover journalist.
This woman is so stupid even when she's being shady she messes up !
Thank goodness for every foolish idiot like the Duchess, there are hundreds more, good strong, women who'd would rather work three or more jobs than accept money from such a lowlife as Jeffrey Epstein.
Ladies I salute you and wish you all a Happy International Womens'Day !
Wednesday, 2 March 2011
Foot and Mouth 2
Gone but not forgotten Ms Thang has been replaced by an deadpan Eastern Europe princess who has a very limited sense of humour.
I have been dealing with her humour bypass quietly, resisting the temptation to wind her up, until we heard news from Ms Thang who has relocated to Dullsville.
I always knew that eventually she would find, that her deadly one liners would land her in a whole heap of trouble. A new work colleague excitedly showed MT her engagement ring.
"It's beautiful, isn't it? It's just what I wanted and we didn't break the bank either. I can't believe it only cost £500. I'm so lucky!"
MT's grip on tact and sensitivity is a pretty slim one, so it was no surprise for her to reply curtly.
"Only £500. Where did you get it from Argos ?"
If her response had been directed at diva like myself, I would have hit back and said,
"Well at least I have an engagement ring darling!"
I have been dealing with her humour bypass quietly, resisting the temptation to wind her up, until we heard news from Ms Thang who has relocated to Dullsville.
I always knew that eventually she would find, that her deadly one liners would land her in a whole heap of trouble. A new work colleague excitedly showed MT her engagement ring.
"It's beautiful, isn't it? It's just what I wanted and we didn't break the bank either. I can't believe it only cost £500. I'm so lucky!"
MT's grip on tact and sensitivity is a pretty slim one, so it was no surprise for her to reply curtly.
"Only £500. Where did you get it from Argos ?"
If her response had been directed at diva like myself, I would have hit back and said,
"Well at least I have an engagement ring darling!"
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