gotkube’s Neighborhood

Wow! I can't believe it's my birthday. I've never really been one for having a Happy Birthday, but this year has been so different then the years past. And it just so happens to be my "Champagne" Birthday (On the 28th day of March, I turn 28... today!). Wow 28. Where did the last few years go. I sit here and thin that I can't be older then 23 or 24 and yet I'm rounding the bend to 30. And you know I'm OK with that. After the ups and downs of last year, I will welcome 28 with open arms.

I feel so blessed this year and have woken up to a new world of opportunity. And snow.... just on a side note, I called my parent first thing this morning and they sang me Happy Birthday and my dad told me about the day that I was born. It was a beautiful spring day in Montreal, the spring flowers were starting to push through the ground. Now fast forward 28 years later I woke up to gray sky's, lite snow and about a foot of snow on the ground (not from last night- winter wont go away this year). And I'm still smiling. Don't get me wrong I would love to have blue sky at least. Oh well.

I look forward to this year and the changes it brings. The irony in today... is my maiden name is Champagne, so today will be a great day. My husband has  planed this great party with all my friends. So today, I will raise a glass to myself, and to the next 28+ years.

Wow, it's been almost a year since my last blog post. What a year it has been. From Gotkube getting laid off... to surgery... to pregnancy... to miscarriage... to a new job... new business... new house... new outcome. What's to come? We will see..........

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. 

Stress

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.

Joan & Keenan

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!!!!