gotkube’s Neighborhood

Well, I've talked about my change over the past few years. I think that I've entered a new stage in my change. One that will really finish off the person I am. Everyday I feel like I've made some progress, and found some answers. I've been very hesitant to write in the past month or so for no other reason but not sure what to say. So much has happened and I'm so happy right now. I just would sit and think of all the things I want to say and nothing would come out. Now I think it can.

A Change will do you good! But growing up is a different story.

Wow.... I never thought I would be so stressed doing a job I love. But I just need to get through the next few weeks. I think the big thing is that I haven't taken any vacation time in over a year now. I'm had long weekends.... but no significant time off. I know I will be fine. I need to fine time every day for myself. That is the hard thing right now. 

I have a friend,a jazz musician, trumpet player. Really terrific.
And I go and hear him jam every month or so. And he plays this
piece I love: an old Chet Baker song. And he blows the same notes 
every time,but every time it sounds different.

And we had drinks one night-- when I used to drink-- and I tried 
to tell him how that song made me feel... how the music made me 
feel and how his playing made me feel.
 
And he just kept shakin'his head, and he said...
                   
"Joan, you can't talk about music. Talking about music is like 
dancing about architecture."  
                   
I just said, "Well, gonna get all philosophical on me. It's just as
pointless as talking about a lot of things. Love, for instance."

And my friend laughed, and he said, "Definitely. Most definitely. 
Talking about love is like dancing about architecture."

So I don't know. He might be right.
But it ain't gonna stop me from trying.

Hello my VOX Family.

I know I've been MIA for the last few months. I'm sorry. Summer is so busy and I couldn't find the time to even spend a moment for myself. But now that things are slowing down and the summer is almost over, I have a lot to say, and this season should be great. I look forward to catching up with all my friends very soon. Hope everyone had a great summer.

Ms. Ange
XOXOXO

Who would you call with your one phone call if arrested? (No lawyers!)

Wow! For most people this is an easy question. I know my answer would be my husband, but I think it would be very hard for me  not to call my mom. She is my best friend and I know she would be there. Not saying GotKube wouldn't be there, it's just she has been there for so long. I would call my husband... and I think, him knowing my relationship with my mom would call her next to have here help out. My big question is.... what was I arrested for?

So you want a day off. Let's take a look at what you are asking for.

There are 365 days per year available for work. There are 52 weeks per year in which you already get 2 days off per week. leaving 261 days available for work.

Since you spend 16 hours each day away from work, you have used up 170 days, leaving 91 days available.

You spend 30 minutes each day on coffee breaks which counts for 23 days each year, leaving only 68 days available. With a 1 hour lunch each day, you used up another 46 days, leaving only 22 days available for work.

You normally spend 2 days per year on sick leave, this leaves you only 20 days per year available for work.

We are off 5 holidays per year, so your available work time is down to 15 days.

We generously give 14 days vacation per year which leave only 1 day available for work..... and I'll be darned if you are going to take that day off!!!!

So I was so excited to hear that Kelly Clarkson was coming to town on her upcoming tour. I have really enjoyed her as an artist. I actually never saw her on American Idol, I just find her music inspiring. And so when I found out tickets were going on sale.... I really wanted to go to concert. I had my brother-in-law, BadFrek, get me tickets. You should have seen me.... it was like I was 16 again. I was jumping up and down all excited. I have been to a concert in a really, really long time.

Yesterday at work, GotKube sent me a line to a CNN report that Kelly had canceled her summer Tour. I was so surprised. I went to her website,  kellyclarkson.com, and this is what came up.

I then on to read that she goes by her gut feel and it didn't feel right taking this album on tour so soon.  I totally understand and respect her for doing this. She has to make the best decisions for her and her career. Kelly if you ever read this, you will always have a fan in me for staying true to yourself. True fans of anything sports or artists, stick by there team even through the rough patches and I will stick by you. I hope all will work itself out for the best and I will see you in concert in Calgary when you come.