So, MJ has been in a REALLY bad mood lately. Well I guess according to him it was only yesterday, but I don't agree with him.
But, today, he came in and told me "For future reference, I look good today."
So, in case you were wondering, MJ looks good today!
Friday, November 18, 2011
Thursday, November 17, 2011
Not Good At This
Okay, so I realized I am not very good at this whole blogging thing. I am not sure if I just don't know how to keep up with it or the fact that I am always trying to do a million things at once. Or the fact that I just do not have enough time in a day to do it. I certainly don't have time to do it at work.
But I do have an oldie but goodie.
Just this week, MJ told me that myself and his wife are a lot alike. We are both pretty boring and in his words, vanilla cake. And we are both okay with that. But then he tells me, it is like vanilla cake, vanilla cake is good but it is better with a little cinnamon. I am like both of yours cinnamon, adding a little spice to your life. OH MJ how you crack me up. I just can't imagine my life with out my cinnamon in life.
I will try to get better at this, I promise, I will at least try to get better.
Chow for Now!
But I do have an oldie but goodie.
Just this week, MJ told me that myself and his wife are a lot alike. We are both pretty boring and in his words, vanilla cake. And we are both okay with that. But then he tells me, it is like vanilla cake, vanilla cake is good but it is better with a little cinnamon. I am like both of yours cinnamon, adding a little spice to your life. OH MJ how you crack me up. I just can't imagine my life with out my cinnamon in life.
I will try to get better at this, I promise, I will at least try to get better.
Chow for Now!
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Slacking
Okay, so it appears that I have either been really busy or I just can't find the time to blog about the craziness of Collins Law Office. I am going to get better at it, I promise.
That means, I have LOTS to blog about and I am not sure even where to start. So I will just start at the beginning and go until I come to a stop and then end. That is what MJ always tells me when he gives me too much work and I say that I don't even know where to start. And yes, it is a reference to Alice in the Wonderland!
So, here it goes.
A few weeks ago (even though it seems like just last week) MJ had to have a little procedure on his foot. Well then he came in with this BOOT on his foot. He was all dressed up and ready for Court in Portage and had this UGLY boot on his foot!!! Anyways, he goes to Court, all his fine then decides to go home. Then I work from home the next day (since MJ is so wonderful to let me do that once a week) and he was fine. The next day I come in and he is sicker than a dog. He was sleeping on the floor in his office. So I got a blanket for him and was making him eat something because, oh yeah, that is right he took a pain pill and hadn't eaten anything since the day before. In case you didn't know, he does NOT do well with pain medication. When he had his back surgery a few years ago and I had just started at the office, he called me to come to his house to drop him off some files. I went there, talked to him, dropped the files off, met his mom and the next day he says "You were at my house" Yeah, he does not do well with that he should have known better!! So of course for the next WEEK we had to drive him to and from Court. I am not sure what I was signing up for when I took this job but some days I really question what the heck my job description is. Because I am sure if I had one it would have the requirements to sing "Soft Kitty" to MJ. Yup, you guessed it, that was his other request while he was sick. That I sing him soft kitty. (In case you didn't know, that is from the BIG BANG THEORY, which we LOVE that show). So, I told him I didn't know all the words, he said that was okay, I could just sing a long. So, here is is MJ.
Soft kitty, warm kitty
Little ball of furr
Lazy kitty, pretty kitty
purr, purr, purr
I know there is more where that came from, but I can't find my list, so until I find it and until next time.
~Chow~
Monday, October 3, 2011
Craziness of Last Week
Well, it has been a crazy week already and last week was, well you guessed it, crazy! But I actually have some funny things that happened and I have been making little note son my desk when MJ says or does something CRAZY!
MJ said a few of the following:
He bought Megan and I these paper weights and they glow in the dark. He randomly game up to me and asked "Have you ever taken your paper weight into the closet and watched it glow?" Um, no. But I asked if he ever had and he said, well maybe!! For one who thinks of that and for two who does that?
MJ also thinks he could be the geezer spice, you know one of the spice girls!! I told him I didn't think there was a geezer spice, but he said he could be the first one!
He also came in and said "I am not balding, I just have flesh colored hair." He thought that would be a good line. To use on WHO? Margaret already knows you are blad!!! :)
I went into his office to tell him about something and I must have been being a smart a** because he said "BBBB, be good." He was going to use another word that started with B but decided he better just be nice to me and tell me to be good. OH, MJ, always thinking of others.
I am sure things will be nuts for the rest of the week and I don't know when I will be able to blog again. But he might have funny things to say tomorrow since he has a doctor appointment in the morning for his darn foot. So he will be complaining about his foot all day. :)
And just in case you didn't know, I LOVE my job and the craziness that comes with it.
Until next time, Chow
MJ said a few of the following:
He bought Megan and I these paper weights and they glow in the dark. He randomly game up to me and asked "Have you ever taken your paper weight into the closet and watched it glow?" Um, no. But I asked if he ever had and he said, well maybe!! For one who thinks of that and for two who does that?
MJ also thinks he could be the geezer spice, you know one of the spice girls!! I told him I didn't think there was a geezer spice, but he said he could be the first one!
He also came in and said "I am not balding, I just have flesh colored hair." He thought that would be a good line. To use on WHO? Margaret already knows you are blad!!! :)
I went into his office to tell him about something and I must have been being a smart a** because he said "BBBB, be good." He was going to use another word that started with B but decided he better just be nice to me and tell me to be good. OH, MJ, always thinking of others.
I am sure things will be nuts for the rest of the week and I don't know when I will be able to blog again. But he might have funny things to say tomorrow since he has a doctor appointment in the morning for his darn foot. So he will be complaining about his foot all day. :)
And just in case you didn't know, I LOVE my job and the craziness that comes with it.
Until next time, Chow
Monday, September 26, 2011
Forgot to Mention
I also forgot to mention that last week Friday was Megan's birthday. We partied it up last week!!
So, HAPPY BIRTHDAY (way late) to Megan!!!!
So, I was turning on Pandora (for the first time since I got my computer back so the speaker's were up really loud) and Brittney Spears's song came on Megan said "Dance party at the office." So, MJ was in the back getting some files and he comes running out dancing with all of the files in his hands.
Oh man, it was GREAT!!!
So, HAPPY BIRTHDAY (way late) to Megan!!!!
So, I was turning on Pandora (for the first time since I got my computer back so the speaker's were up really loud) and Brittney Spears's song came on Megan said "Dance party at the office." So, MJ was in the back getting some files and he comes running out dancing with all of the files in his hands.
Oh man, it was GREAT!!!
This happened last week...
So last week, MJ said the following:
A client called and said that he had to step out for coffee when MJ called, and MJ's response was "Well I have to step out and take a crap but..."
He thought we should call the virus on my computer "The sneaky bastard."
Also, he wrote a letter to another attorney that said the follow: "This isn't my first rodeo. I don't appreciate your hollow threats and silly ripostes. You are your client are not simon pure here and should not be casting such stones."
Another attorney wrote back to MJ regarding a few changes he would like to see made to the MSA, which included that his client get the handcuffs!
Then our IT guy was here fixing my computer and he was under my desk hooking something up, and he holds up this thing and says "What is this?" He said it so seriously. I said "That's my foot pedal." Anyways, it really was my foot pedal for dictating tapes for MJ.
A client called and said that he had to step out for coffee when MJ called, and MJ's response was "Well I have to step out and take a crap but..."
He thought we should call the virus on my computer "The sneaky bastard."
Also, he wrote a letter to another attorney that said the follow: "This isn't my first rodeo. I don't appreciate your hollow threats and silly ripostes. You are your client are not simon pure here and should not be casting such stones."
Another attorney wrote back to MJ regarding a few changes he would like to see made to the MSA, which included that his client get the handcuffs!
Then our IT guy was here fixing my computer and he was under my desk hooking something up, and he holds up this thing and says "What is this?" He said it so seriously. I said "That's my foot pedal." Anyways, it really was my foot pedal for dictating tapes for MJ.
Thursday, September 22, 2011
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Sticky Notes
MJ LOVES sticky notes. Like uses probably 30 of them a day!! So, today on my desk was his little tootsie roll container (that I gave him) filled with his change and a sticky note attached to it that read:
"Please go to bank at lunch and get me folding money for this." HAHAHAHAHAHA
Folding money, who says that? It's dollars, stilly!!
(It would have been better if I could have got the sticky to upload, then you could have seen the sticky he left on my desk.)
"Please go to bank at lunch and get me folding money for this." HAHAHAHAHAHA
Folding money, who says that? It's dollars, stilly!!
(It would have been better if I could have got the sticky to upload, then you could have seen the sticky he left on my desk.)
Worth It
So, yesterday MJ said to me, "Jessica, in case I don't tell you enough I really appreciate you."
Yup, that is why I tell everyone when they ask me if I like driving all the way to Madison for my job, that it is worth it. It is worth going to a job when you know you are appreciated and when your boss can make you laugh so hard you think you are going to pee your pants. But at the same time I also learned, I am screwed! How am I ever going to work for someone else after having worked for MJ? Just like last year when I went to my first badger game and we sat in the box (the same box as Coach Bo Ryan). Well from here on out any game I go to can only get worse because my first experience was so great. It is kind of like that. Until that day happens I will just appreciate the fact that I am appreciated.
Yup, that is why I tell everyone when they ask me if I like driving all the way to Madison for my job, that it is worth it. It is worth going to a job when you know you are appreciated and when your boss can make you laugh so hard you think you are going to pee your pants. But at the same time I also learned, I am screwed! How am I ever going to work for someone else after having worked for MJ? Just like last year when I went to my first badger game and we sat in the box (the same box as Coach Bo Ryan). Well from here on out any game I go to can only get worse because my first experience was so great. It is kind of like that. Until that day happens I will just appreciate the fact that I am appreciated.
Sunday, September 18, 2011
Sunday Happening
From Tuesday
The Week In Review
This last week went a little something like this:
Monday: Did not work, still in California!
Tuesday: Got to work, did not have a computer. Got my computer back around 3:00 p.m. (I leave at 4:30)
Wednesday: Fought to get my computer to stay working all day. I am sure something funny happened!
Thursday: No computer after 11:00 for the rest of the day. (At this point I am going to FREAK out if I don't get my computer back)
MJ sends an e-mail to another attorney that says "I spoke with my client. He does not agree. Thank you for asking, again!" I am not sure the other attorney is laughing at MJ's sense of humor!
Friday: Finally have my computer back. Finally get to get something done. But most of the day, I spend laughing at the ridiculous things MJ said!
Saturday: Wedding reception. Got home late and definitely feeling "happy."
Sunday: MJ's 60th birthday celebration. Which I really hope he was surprised by! It was great to see his family and close friends get together to celebrate such a wonderful person! I don't want to get to sentimental because this blog is suppose to be FUNNY, but MJ truly is the best boss I have ever had and will ever have. But then again, I am not sure I really think of him as my boss. It was SO hard to keep the surprise a secret from him. We are always talking about EVERYTHING! But, I did it! I did not spill the beans (unless he looked at my computer, but I don't see him doing that!) On that note, Happy Birthday to the nicest, kind, caring, considerate, wonderful boss I have ever known! (and I am not saying that to suck up because I already know I am damn good at my job and don't need to suck up).
Happy birthday MJ!
Monday: Did not work, still in California!
Tuesday: Got to work, did not have a computer. Got my computer back around 3:00 p.m. (I leave at 4:30)
Wednesday: Fought to get my computer to stay working all day. I am sure something funny happened!
Thursday: No computer after 11:00 for the rest of the day. (At this point I am going to FREAK out if I don't get my computer back)
MJ sends an e-mail to another attorney that says "I spoke with my client. He does not agree. Thank you for asking, again!" I am not sure the other attorney is laughing at MJ's sense of humor!
Friday: Finally have my computer back. Finally get to get something done. But most of the day, I spend laughing at the ridiculous things MJ said!
Saturday: Wedding reception. Got home late and definitely feeling "happy."
Sunday: MJ's 60th birthday celebration. Which I really hope he was surprised by! It was great to see his family and close friends get together to celebrate such a wonderful person! I don't want to get to sentimental because this blog is suppose to be FUNNY, but MJ truly is the best boss I have ever had and will ever have. But then again, I am not sure I really think of him as my boss. It was SO hard to keep the surprise a secret from him. We are always talking about EVERYTHING! But, I did it! I did not spill the beans (unless he looked at my computer, but I don't see him doing that!) On that note, Happy Birthday to the nicest, kind, caring, considerate, wonderful boss I have ever known! (and I am not saying that to suck up because I already know I am damn good at my job and don't need to suck up).
Happy birthday MJ!
Thursday, September 8, 2011
The Happenings This Week
This week was CRAZY busy at the office. Surprise, surprise lately. But it went a little something like this.
Monday- we had the day off! :)
Tuesday- crazy busy! work, work, work. MJ was crabby, blah, blah blah.
Then Wednesday happened.
We were people watching (I love to people watch). And we saw the same family who let the little boys pee on the tree outside of our office. And I said "It just ticks me off." And MJ says "What her tits are real?" Yup, it might be time for a hearing aide for that man!
Then MJ had to go to Court in Portage. Megan was over by me and I was on the phone with a client. Then Megan screamed "There is a F***ing mouse in our office." Except she did not bleep it out. I never jumped so fast on top of my desk so fast in my life. Yup, that is right. There was a little itty bitty baby mouse crawling around our office and MJ was not there to save us from this little mouse (which was REALLY huge to us). So we had to get someone from up stairs to come and try to catch the mouse. Then Megan went and got some traps. Needless to say, we still have NOT caught the mouse!
Thursday: Busy, again! Great! I was there half of the day by myself. (which I love because I can actually get something done!) But in the few times I got to see MJ today. He made me laugh so hard I cried. That is one of the greatest things working for MJC, he is so darn funny! Well sometimes he is funny, other times we don't have the same sense of humor. But today, he was actually funny. Like when he was imitating President Obama. MJ also has a BAD habit of buying TOO many pens and highlighters, and also going to The Dollar Store. Yup, that's right, MJ is addicted to the Dollar Store!!! So he told me to go get something out of his car and then to get the bags out of his car. You guessed it, while he was in Portage today he had to go to the Dollar Store and get more pens, fall decorations for the office and the LARGEST magnifying glass I have ever seen in my life. Then he would hold it up to his eye and say "Does this make my eye look huge." Man he's funny! And last but not least. We were talking about me finally leaving the office and my trip to California. And then of course, MJ started to sing "Leaving on a jet plane, don't know when you will be back again." But I said I do know when I will be back again. And MJ said "Unless your plane crashes." Who says that? Well good thing by now I know he was just kidding with me! And then we were talking more about it. And then he said that would be bad if your plane crashed, you would not be able to get your last pay check. That is what he is worried about if I died. Not that he would miss me or anything, just that I would not get my last pay check. He is so considerate!
Anyways, that is what happened this week. And now I am off to California to celebrate the marraige of one of my very best friends in the whole entire world.
Until next time,
Chow!
Monday- we had the day off! :)
Tuesday- crazy busy! work, work, work. MJ was crabby, blah, blah blah.
Then Wednesday happened.
We were people watching (I love to people watch). And we saw the same family who let the little boys pee on the tree outside of our office. And I said "It just ticks me off." And MJ says "What her tits are real?" Yup, it might be time for a hearing aide for that man!
Then MJ had to go to Court in Portage. Megan was over by me and I was on the phone with a client. Then Megan screamed "There is a F***ing mouse in our office." Except she did not bleep it out. I never jumped so fast on top of my desk so fast in my life. Yup, that is right. There was a little itty bitty baby mouse crawling around our office and MJ was not there to save us from this little mouse (which was REALLY huge to us). So we had to get someone from up stairs to come and try to catch the mouse. Then Megan went and got some traps. Needless to say, we still have NOT caught the mouse!
Thursday: Busy, again! Great! I was there half of the day by myself. (which I love because I can actually get something done!) But in the few times I got to see MJ today. He made me laugh so hard I cried. That is one of the greatest things working for MJC, he is so darn funny! Well sometimes he is funny, other times we don't have the same sense of humor. But today, he was actually funny. Like when he was imitating President Obama. MJ also has a BAD habit of buying TOO many pens and highlighters, and also going to The Dollar Store. Yup, that's right, MJ is addicted to the Dollar Store!!! So he told me to go get something out of his car and then to get the bags out of his car. You guessed it, while he was in Portage today he had to go to the Dollar Store and get more pens, fall decorations for the office and the LARGEST magnifying glass I have ever seen in my life. Then he would hold it up to his eye and say "Does this make my eye look huge." Man he's funny! And last but not least. We were talking about me finally leaving the office and my trip to California. And then of course, MJ started to sing "Leaving on a jet plane, don't know when you will be back again." But I said I do know when I will be back again. And MJ said "Unless your plane crashes." Who says that? Well good thing by now I know he was just kidding with me! And then we were talking more about it. And then he said that would be bad if your plane crashed, you would not be able to get your last pay check. That is what he is worried about if I died. Not that he would miss me or anything, just that I would not get my last pay check. He is so considerate!
Anyways, that is what happened this week. And now I am off to California to celebrate the marraige of one of my very best friends in the whole entire world.
Until next time,
Chow!
Thursday, September 1, 2011
Funnies of Today
So, today, I cried, TWICE. Yup, that's right, I was laughing so hard I was crying twice today at work.
This is why.
Megan and I went to get coffee this morning and when we got back we were just sitting down to drink our coffee and MJ was on the phone with one of clients, who is 84 years old. As Megan and I are drinking the coffee we just got, MJ finishes his conversation with "Well, Shake It Hard."
I almost fell off my chair. I couldn't talk. When MJ asked why were were laughing, I couldn't answer for a good 2 minutes. The tears were rolling off mine and Megan's cheeks. We finally got to him what was so funny and he said "Do you want to hear the context of the conversation." No, not really did I want to know why you just told this 84 year old man to shake it hard! Well, anyways, the old man said, well I am off to work and to shake that bush, and that is when MJ told him to shake it hard!
Then this happened. MJ and his family were going to the Badger game today and in case you don't know MJ that well, he would say "Look for me on TV, I will be wearing red." And then he laughs every time he says it! So, of course I have heard that line like 5 times this week already. So, when he got back from Court today he changed into blue shorts and a red polo (not a badger shirt, but a polo).
Then his son Aaron came over to meet him at the office to go to the game together, and in case you didn't guess it, he was wearing a red polo (still his dress pants) but he did have khaki shorts to change in to. Yup, that's right Aaron (who is 30) and his dad (who is going to be 60) were wearing the same outfit to the game tonight. So of course I am laughing so hard I can't talk. Of course, Aaron is mortified and says "Yup, I have to buy a t-shirt, let's go to State Street so I can get my new t-shirt." But in the mean time Aaron is going to try to cover up the fact that he is wearing the same things his dad is and puts on MJ's suit coat (which is probably 2 if not 3 sizes to big for Aaron) and then pops the collar and covers up every inch of red that could possibly be showing and says he is ready to go. Mind you it is like 90+ degrees outside. And at this point I can't even tell Aaron that he cannot leave the building looking like that, and Megan says "You look like a Confederate soldier." Then I lost it. I was laughing so hard there was no way, I could even talk if I tried, and then I snorted.
Yup, that is how my day went!!
Chow!
This is why.
Megan and I went to get coffee this morning and when we got back we were just sitting down to drink our coffee and MJ was on the phone with one of clients, who is 84 years old. As Megan and I are drinking the coffee we just got, MJ finishes his conversation with "Well, Shake It Hard."
I almost fell off my chair. I couldn't talk. When MJ asked why were were laughing, I couldn't answer for a good 2 minutes. The tears were rolling off mine and Megan's cheeks. We finally got to him what was so funny and he said "Do you want to hear the context of the conversation." No, not really did I want to know why you just told this 84 year old man to shake it hard! Well, anyways, the old man said, well I am off to work and to shake that bush, and that is when MJ told him to shake it hard!
Then this happened. MJ and his family were going to the Badger game today and in case you don't know MJ that well, he would say "Look for me on TV, I will be wearing red." And then he laughs every time he says it! So, of course I have heard that line like 5 times this week already. So, when he got back from Court today he changed into blue shorts and a red polo (not a badger shirt, but a polo).
Then his son Aaron came over to meet him at the office to go to the game together, and in case you didn't guess it, he was wearing a red polo (still his dress pants) but he did have khaki shorts to change in to. Yup, that's right Aaron (who is 30) and his dad (who is going to be 60) were wearing the same outfit to the game tonight. So of course I am laughing so hard I can't talk. Of course, Aaron is mortified and says "Yup, I have to buy a t-shirt, let's go to State Street so I can get my new t-shirt." But in the mean time Aaron is going to try to cover up the fact that he is wearing the same things his dad is and puts on MJ's suit coat (which is probably 2 if not 3 sizes to big for Aaron) and then pops the collar and covers up every inch of red that could possibly be showing and says he is ready to go. Mind you it is like 90+ degrees outside. And at this point I can't even tell Aaron that he cannot leave the building looking like that, and Megan says "You look like a Confederate soldier." Then I lost it. I was laughing so hard there was no way, I could even talk if I tried, and then I snorted.
Yup, that is how my day went!!
Chow!
Monday, August 29, 2011
This Really Happened Today
Okay, so my day went a little like this....
Started like any other normal Monday. Crazy busy, desk piled high, and a million things to do and not enough time (and I HATE leaving things on my desk to do the next day).
We won our grant contest for our adoption! Yup, that's right we have the most amazing friends and family in the world that they all piled together to help us win our $500.00 adoption grant on top of the $700.00 + they helped us raise. Yup, we are well on our way to having a fully funded adoption. A HUGE thank you goes out to those who helped us get to where we are. And an even bigger thank you to our Heavenly Father for providing for us when we needed it the most.
Then we got FREE pizza from Pizza Hut. Yup, that's right a free pizza delivered right to our door without us even ordering anything. They were advertising their new company-- which delivered food from a bunch of different places.
Then MJ said some funny things. (If you can believe that)
"I think Grover Cleveland was a fufu." (which means he thinks he might have been swinging the other way, if you know what I mean) He is reading a book about Grover Cleveland and was telling us all about it. He was telling us some crazy stuff. :) I think I might actually want to read it, since I have actually learned more about history in the three years I have worked at the law office than I did in all four years of high school.
"How would you like your name to be Hugh Jassow." He was talking about a client that has a horrible last name, but thought it would be worse to have that name. Oh, how I love how his brain works.
He said a lot more funny things than that, but I only remember these ones for now because I remember at one point my side hurt so bad because I was laughing so hard.
Then we were watching Dateline and there was a section on the book Heaven is For Real. A book that I just finished reading (which JJ got from one of his classmates) and I feel really changed me and made me a stronger, better, Christian. So, if you have not read it, I strongly suggest you read it.
With that all being said, today was one of those days that I finally feel things are looking up!!
And I have to give all the credit to my heavenly Father, without him, I would not be where I am at today. That and my WONDERFUL friends and family.
Until next time. --Chow--
Started like any other normal Monday. Crazy busy, desk piled high, and a million things to do and not enough time (and I HATE leaving things on my desk to do the next day).
We won our grant contest for our adoption! Yup, that's right we have the most amazing friends and family in the world that they all piled together to help us win our $500.00 adoption grant on top of the $700.00 + they helped us raise. Yup, we are well on our way to having a fully funded adoption. A HUGE thank you goes out to those who helped us get to where we are. And an even bigger thank you to our Heavenly Father for providing for us when we needed it the most.
Then we got FREE pizza from Pizza Hut. Yup, that's right a free pizza delivered right to our door without us even ordering anything. They were advertising their new company-- which delivered food from a bunch of different places.
Then MJ said some funny things. (If you can believe that)
"I think Grover Cleveland was a fufu." (which means he thinks he might have been swinging the other way, if you know what I mean) He is reading a book about Grover Cleveland and was telling us all about it. He was telling us some crazy stuff. :) I think I might actually want to read it, since I have actually learned more about history in the three years I have worked at the law office than I did in all four years of high school.
"How would you like your name to be Hugh Jassow." He was talking about a client that has a horrible last name, but thought it would be worse to have that name. Oh, how I love how his brain works.
He said a lot more funny things than that, but I only remember these ones for now because I remember at one point my side hurt so bad because I was laughing so hard.
Then we were watching Dateline and there was a section on the book Heaven is For Real. A book that I just finished reading (which JJ got from one of his classmates) and I feel really changed me and made me a stronger, better, Christian. So, if you have not read it, I strongly suggest you read it.
With that all being said, today was one of those days that I finally feel things are looking up!!
And I have to give all the credit to my heavenly Father, without him, I would not be where I am at today. That and my WONDERFUL friends and family.
Until next time. --Chow--
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
The Randoms of Tuesday, August 23
Since I have started my blog it seemed like nothing funny happened around here. Until today. Today has been one of those CRAZY days. I think it all started when I woke up this morning and it was orange outside. I know Megan saw the same thing as I did, because it was crazy ORANGE out there and I had to say something about it this morning. Anyways, the rest of our day happened like this.
I did get to go to the gym today, for the first time in what feels like MONTHS, even thought it has only been a few weeks. So, that makes me a happier person, just right there.
A client calls and every time he calls he says "Yeah this is _________, I'm a client of Mike's." Really? You have only been calling here since April. I think I would know you are a client of ours by now. I can actually tell your voice before you even saw what your name is. You don't need to tell me you are a client, every time you call.
Another client calls and says that he is in Washington, D.C. (which he told me earlier today) and they just had an earthquake. In his defense we are trying to get him to sign some paperwork that needed to be signed um, four hours ago. But you were just in an earthquake and the first thing you do is call your attorney? How crazy is that?
MJ is a copy freak. And he is always wanting me to make copies of three of EVERYTHING. I swear we kill more trees than anyone I know. (He is not that GREEN of a guy) So, a new client comes in and brings a bunch of stuff with him. And remind you, MOST of our clients are not organized at all. So, MJ just gives me the stack of stuff and tells me to make a copy of it all. So, Megan was over by me looking at all of it. And I said, yeah MJ wants me to make a copy of all that. She is going through the stack of stuff and opens a legal size folder and pulls out a stack of bills. Well at least that is what it looks like. So, she starts going through it. And pulls out a envelope and says "Yeah, MJ, here you want a copy of the f***ing envelope." I guess it really was funnier in person! Well the rest of the stack was just empty envelopes.
MJ bought a sheep today.
MJ also bought Scentsy today.
I should maybe explain... He bought the sheep to donate to children in Ethiopia. Which in turn, a portion of the proceeds benefits our adoption costs! Yes, he really is that nice of a guy. And, who could say no to me? And be bought the scentsy, well for his house, and some for the office! Again, he really is that nice of a guy! He rarely says no to us. Well, he did say no to Megan and I one time when we REALLY wanted to go watch him in Court because we knew he was going to do a really good job and the Attorney on the other side, is well, I can't say what he calls her, because I can't even say the word out loud, so I definitely can't type it. So we knew it was going to be good. But, he said NO, that we couldn't go to the hearing.
The day is almost done, so there might be more. But for now, I would have to say that today was a very interesting day! Until I have some other crazy story to tell you about the office, CHOW!
I did get to go to the gym today, for the first time in what feels like MONTHS, even thought it has only been a few weeks. So, that makes me a happier person, just right there.
A client calls and every time he calls he says "Yeah this is _________, I'm a client of Mike's." Really? You have only been calling here since April. I think I would know you are a client of ours by now. I can actually tell your voice before you even saw what your name is. You don't need to tell me you are a client, every time you call.
Another client calls and says that he is in Washington, D.C. (which he told me earlier today) and they just had an earthquake. In his defense we are trying to get him to sign some paperwork that needed to be signed um, four hours ago. But you were just in an earthquake and the first thing you do is call your attorney? How crazy is that?
MJ is a copy freak. And he is always wanting me to make copies of three of EVERYTHING. I swear we kill more trees than anyone I know. (He is not that GREEN of a guy) So, a new client comes in and brings a bunch of stuff with him. And remind you, MOST of our clients are not organized at all. So, MJ just gives me the stack of stuff and tells me to make a copy of it all. So, Megan was over by me looking at all of it. And I said, yeah MJ wants me to make a copy of all that. She is going through the stack of stuff and opens a legal size folder and pulls out a stack of bills. Well at least that is what it looks like. So, she starts going through it. And pulls out a envelope and says "Yeah, MJ, here you want a copy of the f***ing envelope." I guess it really was funnier in person! Well the rest of the stack was just empty envelopes.
MJ bought a sheep today.
MJ also bought Scentsy today.
I should maybe explain... He bought the sheep to donate to children in Ethiopia. Which in turn, a portion of the proceeds benefits our adoption costs! Yes, he really is that nice of a guy. And, who could say no to me? And be bought the scentsy, well for his house, and some for the office! Again, he really is that nice of a guy! He rarely says no to us. Well, he did say no to Megan and I one time when we REALLY wanted to go watch him in Court because we knew he was going to do a really good job and the Attorney on the other side, is well, I can't say what he calls her, because I can't even say the word out loud, so I definitely can't type it. So we knew it was going to be good. But, he said NO, that we couldn't go to the hearing.
The day is almost done, so there might be more. But for now, I would have to say that today was a very interesting day! Until I have some other crazy story to tell you about the office, CHOW!
Friday, August 19, 2011
Directions
So, I started this blog with the intentions on sharing with you all the crazy, funny, sometimes very inappropriate things that happen to me at work. Then I realized I didn't want you all to think that, that is all we do around here is mess around! So I decided I have to open myself up and my co-partners in crime to the sensitive side to our office as well, and occasionally throw in there a few serious things that are going on in my life as well. So, again, sit back and enjoy the ride!
With that said, I have to tell you about the wonderful morning we had this morning. MJ decided he needed to take some time off (since his trip to Ireland, well that is another story, did not go through). So he has spent the last two days with his wonderful wife, enjoying beautiful Wisconsin. But, we had to invade on their territory this morning, and enjoy coffee and breakfast with MJ, his wife, his son and his girlfriend (HAPPY BIRTHDAY to them both) and Megan and I in MJ's BEAUTIFUL back yard. Which two years ago we spent a lot of time in when he was recovering from back surgery and still thought he had to work, so we would bring work to and from his house and the office. But today was different. Today was just a day to enjoy the beautiful morning and the beautiful day and enjoy some of the best company I have ever been in. As I sit back and remember just the hour and half we spent in the back yard, it feels like I have a fresh start to the day, possibly even the month!
So, even though there are days when I can't even think straight because MJ's thinks he knows how much work I can handle and will only give me what he knows I can handle, I have to sit back and remember the mornings in the back yard. And again I have to thank God for putting me in this place, in this office, and with these people. All to whom I would not be where I am at today, without them!
Until next time (which I hope isn't too far away)
Chow!
With that said, I have to tell you about the wonderful morning we had this morning. MJ decided he needed to take some time off (since his trip to Ireland, well that is another story, did not go through). So he has spent the last two days with his wonderful wife, enjoying beautiful Wisconsin. But, we had to invade on their territory this morning, and enjoy coffee and breakfast with MJ, his wife, his son and his girlfriend (HAPPY BIRTHDAY to them both) and Megan and I in MJ's BEAUTIFUL back yard. Which two years ago we spent a lot of time in when he was recovering from back surgery and still thought he had to work, so we would bring work to and from his house and the office. But today was different. Today was just a day to enjoy the beautiful morning and the beautiful day and enjoy some of the best company I have ever been in. As I sit back and remember just the hour and half we spent in the back yard, it feels like I have a fresh start to the day, possibly even the month!
So, even though there are days when I can't even think straight because MJ's thinks he knows how much work I can handle and will only give me what he knows I can handle, I have to sit back and remember the mornings in the back yard. And again I have to thank God for putting me in this place, in this office, and with these people. All to whom I would not be where I am at today, without them!
Until next time (which I hope isn't too far away)
Chow!
Monday, August 15, 2011
Just a quick funny story
Just to give you all an idea of what kind of personality MJ has I thought I would share with you this quick little story.
MJ asks me how I am doing today and I reply, "I am so tired, I slept really bad last night. I don't think I ever slept so bad in my life."
MJ, of course, says "Wait until you have to have a colonoscopy the next day."
MJ asks me how I am doing today and I reply, "I am so tired, I slept really bad last night. I don't think I ever slept so bad in my life."
MJ, of course, says "Wait until you have to have a colonoscopy the next day."
Sunday, August 14, 2011
Just one quick last week story
Of course I have plenty of stories that have already happened in my almost 3 years of working at the office that I will share on days and weeks when our entertainment is low. But I had to share the one that happened just this last week.
Megan and I were sitting in my office (her office is down the hall) and we were talking away (which we do best!) and all of a sudden I look out the window and there is a little boy, maybe 6, peeing on the tree. Yes, I said that right, he was PEEING on the tree, in the middle of our beautiful capitol square. And you might be asking where were his parents? Yes, that is right there were standing maybe 20 feet away, doing nothing but not paying attention to their children. Because shortly after that, his maybe 3 year old brother also thought it was a good idea to pee on the tree.
So there you have it, just a short glimpse into my daily life.
Megan and I were sitting in my office (her office is down the hall) and we were talking away (which we do best!) and all of a sudden I look out the window and there is a little boy, maybe 6, peeing on the tree. Yes, I said that right, he was PEEING on the tree, in the middle of our beautiful capitol square. And you might be asking where were his parents? Yes, that is right there were standing maybe 20 feet away, doing nothing but not paying attention to their children. Because shortly after that, his maybe 3 year old brother also thought it was a good idea to pee on the tree.
So there you have it, just a short glimpse into my daily life.
Starting Out
In honor of my boss's (who will for now on be referred to as MJ) birthday I have decided to blog about my days at the office. And of course his birthday is not until September but has been telling me his birthday has been coming up for the last 4 months!
I will give you a brief background of my job first. We are a small law office. We practice mostly family law with a little bit of everything else mixed in. Our entire staff consists of 3 people. MJ, Megan and myself. I feel as if we are one well oiled family. Who else can spend 40 hours a week with two people and still like them at the end of the week? Well, this girl can. I intend for this blog to be mostly funny, because of course, there are days when I am at the office and I am crying because I am laughing so hard and I want to share that humor with the rest of the world. But I do have to get sentimental and have to say that I was put at that office with those two people for a reason. A reason that is beyond my plan because I never would have planned that for myself. For that, I have to give all credit to my heavenly Father!
With that said, sit back, relax and get ready to hear about how I spend my days in our capitol city with two of the most interesting, funny, unpredictable, loving, caring, supportive, and random people I have ever met in my life.
I will give you a brief background of my job first. We are a small law office. We practice mostly family law with a little bit of everything else mixed in. Our entire staff consists of 3 people. MJ, Megan and myself. I feel as if we are one well oiled family. Who else can spend 40 hours a week with two people and still like them at the end of the week? Well, this girl can. I intend for this blog to be mostly funny, because of course, there are days when I am at the office and I am crying because I am laughing so hard and I want to share that humor with the rest of the world. But I do have to get sentimental and have to say that I was put at that office with those two people for a reason. A reason that is beyond my plan because I never would have planned that for myself. For that, I have to give all credit to my heavenly Father!
With that said, sit back, relax and get ready to hear about how I spend my days in our capitol city with two of the most interesting, funny, unpredictable, loving, caring, supportive, and random people I have ever met in my life.
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