Been on vacation

I took a few more days off in an effort to clear my mind and get myself back to normal. Life has been a bit of a blur for the last few months...and I'm quite glad it's about to slow down.

I'll be going back to work tomorrow with the fact my desktop computer at work isn't working right...and I probably got more calls from work in five days then I do in six months at home. I'm not happy about that and plan on fixing the problem soon.

Otherwise, I've pretty much made a "decision" on where I'll be in six months. I'm at peace with the decision...so there! ;)

BTW...I wasn't exactly "smashed" each day (except Sunday) while I was at the beach...but I was pretty close!

Enjoy the following... Please note...it is a bit lengthy, but pretty darn funny.

Some News...

It has been a while, so I'll get you up to date. My station, which has been up for sale since April, has been sold. Now, I can make my decision...but after a few things that have happened in the past week, I still don't have a clue on what to do. I prefer to stay put, but it's not looking like that's going to happen. I'll make more updates as the next two-three weeks progress.

I get word today another tropical storm has brewed in the Atlantic and seem to be headed toward the gulf. My luck, it will be a hurricane to affect areas I'll get sent out to. I'll update that later this week.

Anyway, enjoy the video...I feel as if I've lost my mind lately! ;)

Interesting...

American Cities That Best Fit You::

65% Austin

60% Atlanta

60% Denver

55% Miami

50% Chicago

Which American Cities Best Fit You?

Good grief

If only I was set up to finally be able to work from home...

Sigh...I hate days like today...and yes, that's all you're getting out of me! ;)

Enjoy some Teen Girl Squad!

Jet Ski

I have a favorie, new website to waste all my time on now...

Two words: Jet Ski. I cried I laughed so hard...

...in a cardigan sweater!

I'm copying this link from Brock. I got a good laugh out of it! Bob Saget Rap.

And since I owe everyone an extra link, since I forgot to leave one in my last post, here you go. Enjoy!

Back home

For those of you who didn't know, I took a beach trip! It was nice to get away for FOUR days. Of course, I already see issues with my being gone from work this long...and will be spending most of the day catching up. Ahh...getting back to the "my deadline is in 5 minutes" state of mind... Speaking of which, after seeing a promo run on my station today, some changes will be IN ORDER! Grr!

The trip was good...my nephew (who ended up being the only one going with me) had a ball. He walked me to death practically... We both were tired Tuesday and didn't do much of anything, but he didn't complain...I think he was as happy to get away for a few days as I was.

Fun part of the trip (on the way home)... We were out in the boondocks... I know this "shortcut" through the sticks and decided we were going that way home (after going through Mobile on the way there...longer way). Turns out, my shortcut (a county road in the depths of rural Monroe County) was CLOSED due to a bridge being out! We were too far to go back toward the interstate...so I decide to pull over and grab the map. Thankfully, that road meanders up toward a town called Frisco City and we end up back on the road we needed to be on.

All that matters is that we made it home in one piece...no jelly fish stings...

Anyway, I'm getting sleepy already after that four hour drive...I'm about to head to beddy bye! ;)

Well damnit...

...elections are finally over and there's a freakin' tropical depression headed for the gulf!? Geez...I can't get a break! I've already been in contact with the corporate bunch who've told me "don't make any plans through Wednesday." It's good I'm not headed to the beach until the 18th. I almost rebooked for this Sunday...but I would have definitley been pissed had I changed it.

The Weather Channel is saying it could hit anywhere south of Tampa all the way to Pensacola...meaning Panama City would be almost right in the middle...meaning I would get shipped down there. If that's the case, fine...I like PC well enough and like the people at that station. However, with this storm occurring so early in the season, it looks more like this year could very well be as bad as last.

On a lighter note, a company (which I've yet to confirm the identity of for sure) will be at my station Monday...in preparation to possibly buy it. Word is another company will be there later in the week to do the same thing... Pretty cool...the station hasn't been up for sale quite three months and two possible offers are on the way from what I'm told are good companies.

Anyway, with all the hurricane mess going on, check out the National Hurricane Center to see if you can figure out if I'll be sent to PC.

I hate elections...

...because all of the commercials got nasty rather fast! Geez... Anyway, another reason I hate elections is because I work in the media biz... I was "in charge" of getting our new election system up and running for broadcast and for the web... Funny thing was today, after a lot of almost pointless work in some cases, I DELETED the freakin' election!! If anyone knows how to retrieve a file that's been placed in the trash bin in ENPS, please let me know! ;) No big deal, I created a new election in ENPS and allowed the updates to be captured...so almost everything is fixed...

Can you tell I really need a vacation?? ;)

Anyway, check this out... If you liked the song "Take On Me" by A Ha (serious 80's flashback), you gotta see this.

Made some changes...

As you can tell, I made a nice color template change. I was a little tired of the depressing black... It needed something more colorful. This seems to work for now...maybe I'll get another wild hair and change it again.

Nothing new to report on the job end. I'll be happy once everything is settled and done. At the moment, it still looks like another month or two before we'll know anything.

I've made reservations for a condo in Orange Beach. I'll be headed down there on June 18th for four days away from home and work. Since I have nobody to go with me, I've decided to treat my 15 year old nephew and 13 year old niece. Neither have ever been to the beach, so they'll be thrilled. Funny thing is I'm not telling them we're going until the day of, then I'm not going to tell them exactly where we're going. HA!

Anyway, I've decided that every time I post, I'll find an interesting website I've run across and link to it. So, here's the first installment... Here's a link to a game called Proximity. Very addictive...

I've been high all day...

...thanks to all of the painting going on at work! Geez...I had a headache mostly...but at one point, my officemate, another employee and myself were all talking in my office and we got to laughing...then couldn't really stop! I think the paint finally got to us! HA!

I have made a decision where my job is concerned. But I'm not going to tell you exactly what I've decided... I don't want it to spread too far. Let's just say I'm at peace with my decision...I'm at peace for the first time since this blasted sale mess came up...so now I'm back to being my regular self...not second guessing my next move.

I have come up with a new idea to push on the web. It stems from an old idea, but bringing it into a new and slightly different direction. It will MAKE the web scene not only in the 'ham...but all over! If I can coordinate it properly, it might just become the next big thing where media is concerned. More on this later... I should really put more thought and experimentation into it...but I assure you, it'll be cool as crap!

I'm taking suggestions on a cheap vacation...any suggestions? I'm planning on doing something in June that involves leaving my house...

This week could decide it all...

I've tried hard not to worry myself over this station sale business...though I have been a bit worried all this time. I'm not one of those at the station who have already been "fired" in their mind. I've been more cautious and tried to take plenty of time to think the situation over myself. Tuesday, the main man, where my division in the company is concerned at least, is coming to talk to me about "options." I know what the main option is going to be: Stay with the company. The second option will most likely be: Go to east Alabama or GA. Will there be more money attached? Doubtfull... Will I move? Very doubtful... I like the 'ham.

Needless to say, I have a pro/con on whether to go or stay...

So far, the list for staying put is ahead of the list for leaving...though there is one big thing I want if I do stay put...

So, on Wednesday, I'll head out for Charlotte, NC for some company training...that'll be a nice road trip. I need to get away from work.

Some good news

I'd already begun looking for other jobs outside the 'ham...seeing what was open where...

Well, today the GM at my station (who isn't exactly my boss) came into my office, shut the door and sat in the chair next to my desk and asked me if the station sale and my issue on if I should stay or go with the company gotten on my nerves yet... "Yes," I said... I don't like to think about it...but I can't help not to think about it... Well, I've been assured that if I want to hang around, I can... The GM also told me that I could wait until the buyer is announced, and take a few days even to make up my mind whether to stay or go.

That RELIEVED me. I didn't want to go because I didn't have much option...

It also goes to show how respected I am apparently with people I have been at odds with in the past. Nice to see we've figured each other out a little better... My high opinion rate around the station also came out in force today during a meeting...involving a twerp in management who just started...and has already made me mad! I didn't get too "fiesty" in our first meeting, but today I was better prepared...and ready to go for the jugular if needed...and with all of that "Nixie" support in the room, he didn't speak up about too much...didn't say "bad idea" or "looks terrible" in front of his boss! ;)

I can't deal with any more crap... I've dealt with being all worried about being somewhat helpless in the way my career seemed to be moving...I have a better handle on it now and am prepared for whatever might happen next. I think dealing with the job thing and having dealt with the new "twerp," I haven't been myself lately...just haven't felt up to fooling with anything much...might be the reason I didn't jump all over the fool to begin with. I feel better now.

More people driving me crazy

We're on the fringe of being up for sale for one full week... I'm already tired of people being more concerned about my still being at the station once the place has been bought. Frankly, I just don't care now... I'm probably more concerned about my future at the moment then anybody else...I'd rather just let it go for now. I'd rather everyone leave me alone right now...and try to get back to normal.

By the way, I love "Myth Busters" and "Dirty Jobs" on The Discovery Channel! ;)

Hmm...

Well, I'm not exactly sure what I say about this... I've been to Dublin... I was not impressed!! ;)

You Belong in Dublin

Friendly and down to earth, you want to enjoy Europe without snobbery or pretensions. You're the perfect person to go wild on a pub crawl... or enjoy a quiet bike ride through the old part of town.

What European City Do You Belong In?

People who are driving me crazy...

It's only been a few days since the announcement of the station going up for sale and a few people have already been fired...at least in their mind... All they keep thinking of is the worst case scenerio. I continue to tell them that we're in much better shape then the guys just down the road... It'll all hit them come the first of August when their judgement day (where their career at that particular station is concerned) comes up...

I feel that a good or bad company won't come in and mess with what appears to be a good thing... Revenue and ratings are both up...way up...compared to two or so years ago... I can't see why any major personel changes would occur.

I'm keeping a positive attitude about this. The nice thing is there are several people that seem to be more concerned if I'm still working there at the end of the year then they are themselves. Even one particular GM I've been at odds with doesn't want to see me leave...which makes me feel very good about my chances at staying put.

In my mind, "k serah serah," whatever will be will be...

A good sum-up of the chances of my departing my current stations is: A 90% chance remains that I'll still be in the same TV market, 98% says I'll still be at the same station, 2% says I go down the road.

Up For Sale!

Talk about having the rug pulled out from under you...

This morning an email goes out around 7am about a station meeting at 8:45. I didn't know this because I don't check my email before I leave for work. My phone begins ringing off the hook...with co-workers asking if I knew what was up... I had no idea...and became just a little concerned...

So, a corporate guy is at the meeting and officially tells us "we're selling your station." Funny thing is the station in town they're actually selling us to buy had it during their morning show...so some people, unfortunatley, found out that way (yes...I think it was unethical). During the meeting, I found out I had friends...since most know I'm a corporate employee...and some asked what was going to happen to me...

Well, with me...things get tricky...since I work for specifically for the bunch who's selling my current station... The question is, "do I really want to stay with them or try out a new, possibly better company?" If I can find out when I need to make up my mind, the decision may be go with the new company...

I've made too much progress where I'm at and am somewhat comfortable. I feel that the new station may have some real issues arise soon...and the morale will probably go down the tubes... But that's just me...

Updates later...

A Conversation...

I was playing email-tag with my bud Brock... I was complaining about something I'm annoyed about... This is how it ended up...

Me: "I think they've caught on to my "bright and cheerful" demeanor... ;)"

Brock: "They should! It's like a beam of glowing sun when you've got your anger face on. :-)"

HA! Do my friends know me or what??? ;)

Note: I'm not that pissy...only in certain circumstances...

Evacuated!

Never did I think I'd have to evacuate from the building I work in (after dealing with hurricanes). However, today, a huge brush fire made an evacuation reality! I caught word about it around 10:30, so I grab a camera and run out back to get some pics. No sooner had I walked in the door to download my pictures to my computer the fire alarm goes off...so I grab my stuff and go outside with everyone else...

At this point, the smoke is right behind the building...almost looking like the building itself is on fire!

Anyway, long story short...the fire was finally put out and we got to go back inside... We will hopefully know for sure tomorrow what happened...it occurred in a wooded area, and either someone started it or it was a freak occurrance!

Nice, quiet weekend...

...after a long-ass week! I was so happy to see my bed when I got home late Thursday night. It wasn't all bad, though...I met a few cool folks down the GA... I didn't feel all that well while I was there...my bad allergies had me down. In one of the many instance while I was training people, I'd practically lost my voice! At least the job got done, and I figured out what all I need to be working on and keeping an eye on.

It was fun hanging out with Brock on Thursday... I figured I'd stop by and say hello on my way home...ended up being about a three-hour stay in Auburn. It's always nice to see friends when I'm traveling...since it almost never happens.

Well, this week will prove rather busy again. Got a fancy, really nice new system involving how I get video on the web I need to perfect, organize and train others for. If I get this working, technically, I would never have to go in to work again! Woo hoo! That and some other crap I need to catch-up on and either complete or yell at someone about!