The husband and I went to the LA County Fair on Friday. It's the first time we've been in the 7 years we've lived here. I have to say I wasn't that impressed. They had some exhibits but mostly is was booths selling stuff, food stalls, and rides. The stuff for sale was the kind you could find at any flea market - not much in the way of arts and crafts. I was hoping for a lot of deep-fried food on a stick but there wasn't much of that either. We saw Snickers, cupcakes, smores, and chocolate dogs (which turned out to be Tootsie Rolls).
More later, gotta get to work.
Sunday, September 30, 2007
Thursday, September 27, 2007
Office Shui
Someone told me I had negative pictures up. I hadn't thought about it but they're right. I didn't pick them because they were negative, I picked them because I thought they were funny. I guess I need to bring in my personal stuff and liven the place up. It's not like we won't be here until January...
And we finally hired the villain - I am so stoked! Welcome to G-F Bill Nighy! I am totally going to ask for your autograph.
And we finally hired the villain - I am so stoked! Welcome to G-F Bill Nighy! I am totally going to ask for your autograph.
Monday, September 24, 2007
Sunday, September 23, 2007
Over It
I can't believe how much I don't care about this job. I have a huge stack of payroll to break and I just don't care. Usually I'd be in a huge panic about getting it all done but not anymore. There's so much that's more important than stressing about this. I will work on it and try not to stall, but I won't kill myself over it.
Tuesday, September 18, 2007
All Better
Sofie is off quarantine! She's got to finish all of her meds but she's been cleared to go back to the park and interact with other dogs. I'm hoping to take her over tonight but I'm not sure I'll get home in time.
I finally had my stress test today. My blood pressure got low enough and everything looks fine physically. They did decide to keep me on the pills and even added a new one. Lovely. But I'm going back to my boot camp tomorrow even if I have to do the granny version. Yay!
Now I just have to get the eating back under control and maybe I can clear up all the blood pressure issues.
I finally had my stress test today. My blood pressure got low enough and everything looks fine physically. They did decide to keep me on the pills and even added a new one. Lovely. But I'm going back to my boot camp tomorrow even if I have to do the granny version. Yay!
Now I just have to get the eating back under control and maybe I can clear up all the blood pressure issues.
Lack of Respect
I don't like the accountant on this show. He doesn't know the answers to any of my questions, which isn't that big of a deal, but he doesn't seem interested in getting the answers. Usually if the acct doesn't know I go up the food chain, get the info, and report back. Usually my boss is glad to be informed. This guy just kind of looks at me with a dumb gaze as if he's wondering why I'm bothering to tell him what I found out.
Well, if the UPM wants to pay the set pa's DGA meal money and it's beyond what you have in the budget, I'd think you'd be interested in knowing... silly me.
I just have no respect for him but thank dog I don't need to respect him to do my job. We both know he was up a creek unless I took this gig so he's the one who has to worry, not me.
Well, if the UPM wants to pay the set pa's DGA meal money and it's beyond what you have in the budget, I'd think you'd be interested in knowing... silly me.
I just have no respect for him but thank dog I don't need to respect him to do my job. We both know he was up a creek unless I took this gig so he's the one who has to worry, not me.
Sunday, September 16, 2007
Hiking
I went hiking on Saturday, just up a little trail in the Hollywood hills. I met up with C and her dog Foxy and DS. We had a pretty good time, although I was worried I'd have trouble with my blood pressure. It ended up not bothering me at all. I'm really hoping I can get back to my boot camp this week. I really miss it.
Anyway, C showed us where George Clooney lives - or at least a house he owns because I think he spends most of his time in Italy and who wouldn't. Nice place for what you can see of it. She said she passed Brad Pitt going in once as she finished a hike and was walking by (she said he was in his car with a look that said "please don't freak out on me" and she was trying to not freak out on him - she saved it until she got around the corner). With possibilities like that, I may hike more often.
Then she told us just about the best star-sighting story I've ever heard. A friend of hers is/was a huge Paul Newman fan. About 10 or 15 years ago, she's in line at Baskin Robbins and realizes PN is behind her. She's tries not to lose it and debates talking to him or letting him get ice cream in peace. She finally decides she's going to play it cool, orders her cone, pays, gets her change, and leaves. When she gets outside she realizes she doesn't have her cone. Now what? Go back in and look foolish in front of PN? Pay for something and not get it? She really wanted the ice cream so she goes back and and interrupts PN as he's ordering, apologizing and excusing herself. She tells the guy behind the counter that she paid for her cone but he didn't give it to her. At this point, PN taps her on the shoulder and says, "Honey, it's in your purse."
Yes, she'd put the cone in her purse with her change and walked out - all because she was discombobulated over PN in line behind her. I wonder if he's ever seen that happen before?
Anyway, C showed us where George Clooney lives - or at least a house he owns because I think he spends most of his time in Italy and who wouldn't. Nice place for what you can see of it. She said she passed Brad Pitt going in once as she finished a hike and was walking by (she said he was in his car with a look that said "please don't freak out on me" and she was trying to not freak out on him - she saved it until she got around the corner). With possibilities like that, I may hike more often.
Then she told us just about the best star-sighting story I've ever heard. A friend of hers is/was a huge Paul Newman fan. About 10 or 15 years ago, she's in line at Baskin Robbins and realizes PN is behind her. She's tries not to lose it and debates talking to him or letting him get ice cream in peace. She finally decides she's going to play it cool, orders her cone, pays, gets her change, and leaves. When she gets outside she realizes she doesn't have her cone. Now what? Go back in and look foolish in front of PN? Pay for something and not get it? She really wanted the ice cream so she goes back and and interrupts PN as he's ordering, apologizing and excusing herself. She tells the guy behind the counter that she paid for her cone but he didn't give it to her. At this point, PN taps her on the shoulder and says, "Honey, it's in your purse."
Yes, she'd put the cone in her purse with her change and walked out - all because she was discombobulated over PN in line behind her. I wonder if he's ever seen that happen before?
Thursday, September 13, 2007
Late At Work
I'm stuck waiting for someone to call me back so I can give them the info they need. I hate stuff like this but since I came in late I really can't complain.
It's been an interesting day. The Unit Production Manager came into my office and spelled out how he wanted payroll submitted. That's fine, I am more than willing to work with the boss's preferences. I just felt bad because I already knew what he wanted and just didn't do it. Sometimes it takes awhile for it to sink in...
Then he told me he had questions about his per diem and would I walk him through his check stub. Of course! I made it to his office a couple hours later - after picking through his file and trying to figure out what he could possibly ask. Turns out his taxable and allowable proportions were completely off and he's been over-taxed for the past 22 weeks. So I worked up an adjustment and in the process, figured out who had done it the wrong way in the first place. Turns out it's the mouse's most prominent payroll accountant, their go-to-girl. She's done their biggest shows and has been in the business for years. I just don't understand how she could make such a silly mistake.
Damn, the guy called and I have to run some reports before I can go. If I were using EP's system I could do it blindfolded but I'm a babe in the woods when it comes to this other system. Better get to it.
It's been an interesting day. The Unit Production Manager came into my office and spelled out how he wanted payroll submitted. That's fine, I am more than willing to work with the boss's preferences. I just felt bad because I already knew what he wanted and just didn't do it. Sometimes it takes awhile for it to sink in...
Then he told me he had questions about his per diem and would I walk him through his check stub. Of course! I made it to his office a couple hours later - after picking through his file and trying to figure out what he could possibly ask. Turns out his taxable and allowable proportions were completely off and he's been over-taxed for the past 22 weeks. So I worked up an adjustment and in the process, figured out who had done it the wrong way in the first place. Turns out it's the mouse's most prominent payroll accountant, their go-to-girl. She's done their biggest shows and has been in the business for years. I just don't understand how she could make such a silly mistake.
Damn, the guy called and I have to run some reports before I can go. If I were using EP's system I could do it blindfolded but I'm a babe in the woods when it comes to this other system. Better get to it.
Tuesday, September 11, 2007
Bath Time
I just walked into the production office to drop off some paper and they're giving Wendy and Lisa a bath in a trash can. Actually, Wendy is done and is getting dried off - she sounds like a squeaky toy. Lisa is hanging out in the trash can, waiting for her chance to dry off. Guinea pigs...
Sick Sofie
Sofie has a developing case of bronchitis. She spent most of last night and this morning with a dry hacking cough (like clearing her throat). She didn't seem sick or anything, just had the cough. It was bad enough the husband took her downstairs so I could get some sleep.
Anyway, he took her to the vet and they gave us the news. I thought it was going to be kennel cough but not the case. So she's totally infectious and can't go to the dogpark for at least a week. She's going to hate this weekend. Of course, she probably got it from the dogpark to begin with...
we were just there last night but she wasn't really coughing until later.
And we find out she now weighs 28 lbs! When did she get so big? Last time she was just 23 lbs. She barely eats her dog food, so I don't get it unless it delayed growth. I mean, she is part beagle and I think they weigh more than she does. Have to keep an eye on her so we don't end up with sausage-dog.
Anyway, he took her to the vet and they gave us the news. I thought it was going to be kennel cough but not the case. So she's totally infectious and can't go to the dogpark for at least a week. She's going to hate this weekend. Of course, she probably got it from the dogpark to begin with...
we were just there last night but she wasn't really coughing until later.
And we find out she now weighs 28 lbs! When did she get so big? Last time she was just 23 lbs. She barely eats her dog food, so I don't get it unless it delayed growth. I mean, she is part beagle and I think they weigh more than she does. Have to keep an eye on her so we don't end up with sausage-dog.
Monday, September 10, 2007
Someone To Look Forward To!
Niecy Nash is going to be in this movie and I am so excited! I hope I get to meet her - she's fabulous. Thank dog she's working for 18 days - I may get the chance.
My brain stil isn't working right - I have a lot of trouble remembering words.
My brain stil isn't working right - I have a lot of trouble remembering words.
iPod Attachment
Something I got from Daily Candy...
http://www.ohmibod.com/ohmibod.html
Not that I've ordered it or anything, but it's interesting to ponder my playlist in this regard.
http://www.ohmibod.com/ohmibod.html
Not that I've ordered it or anything, but it's interesting to ponder my playlist in this regard.
I Can't Brain Today.
My brain has stopped working correctly. I had to go back into the house from the car 3 times this morning to get things I actually needed for work/life. Now I think I've left my pills in my car and I really don't want to go and get them but I guess I should.
I hate the person I'm becoming.
I hate the person I'm becoming.
Friday, September 07, 2007
Chickens
I wonder what they meant when they said we'd be using "living roasted chickens"? Hmmm...
TG called me this morning to ask my advice - the studio she's working for has proposed she do 2 or 3 more shows with them after the current one is done. She's all for it but she wants me to come and work with her. The problem is the Prod Supervisor recommended a payroll person since I was unavailable and TG is unsure if she can make the switch between shows. This other woman is capable of doing the work, but TG says she's not as good as I am beyond the basics of breaking timecards.
I told her she should just ask because the worst is he'll say no. Or that I would get booked up before she had a chance to offer me a job. I want to keep working until the strike hits.
TG called me this morning to ask my advice - the studio she's working for has proposed she do 2 or 3 more shows with them after the current one is done. She's all for it but she wants me to come and work with her. The problem is the Prod Supervisor recommended a payroll person since I was unavailable and TG is unsure if she can make the switch between shows. This other woman is capable of doing the work, but TG says she's not as good as I am beyond the basics of breaking timecards.
I told her she should just ask because the worst is he'll say no. Or that I would get booked up before she had a chance to offer me a job. I want to keep working until the strike hits.
Thursday, September 06, 2007
What Stress?
My doctor appt didn't go so well this morning. We went early to fill out paperwork but they weren't open yet. We stood in the hall for 10 minutes then knocked and got let in.
The 1st guy asked me questions that I had already answered on the paperwork, then didn't write down the answers to some other questions. He took my blood pressure and it was 140/90, which is high for me.
The 2nd guy - Mike - was abrupt and dismissive and I didn't like him. He got me hooked up for the stress test and took an ultrasound of my heart. Then he took my blood pressure again before starting the actual stress test and this time it was 170/110. Way too high for them to do the test.
The doctor finally came in and asked me questions that I'd already answered and basically told me they couldn't do anything today with a pressure that high. She gave me some hypertension drugs and told me to come back next Friday and they'd try again. I got a call from her later telling me to lay off the boot camp and take an aspirin every day, too.
Damn, I wanted so badly to get back to working out. I feel like such a slug when I can't. This damn medication I'm on is all to blame. It's the reason my bp is up, more than the fact I'm 36.
So next Friday I have a noon appt and I have to run around the building a few times and get my heart rate up, then rush upstairs and get my bp taken immediately. Then maybe they can do the damn test.
The 1st guy asked me questions that I had already answered on the paperwork, then didn't write down the answers to some other questions. He took my blood pressure and it was 140/90, which is high for me.
The 2nd guy - Mike - was abrupt and dismissive and I didn't like him. He got me hooked up for the stress test and took an ultrasound of my heart. Then he took my blood pressure again before starting the actual stress test and this time it was 170/110. Way too high for them to do the test.
The doctor finally came in and asked me questions that I'd already answered and basically told me they couldn't do anything today with a pressure that high. She gave me some hypertension drugs and told me to come back next Friday and they'd try again. I got a call from her later telling me to lay off the boot camp and take an aspirin every day, too.
Damn, I wanted so badly to get back to working out. I feel like such a slug when I can't. This damn medication I'm on is all to blame. It's the reason my bp is up, more than the fact I'm 36.
So next Friday I have a noon appt and I have to run around the building a few times and get my heart rate up, then rush upstairs and get my bp taken immediately. Then maybe they can do the damn test.
Wednesday, September 05, 2007
Stella
Stella the GP just came by to visit. We didn't notice her come in but one of the trainers was following her and said "you have a gp in your office." She's all black and spent a couple of minutes under C's desk, just checking things out. Pretty cute little girl.
He finally picked her up and thought she had piddled and pooped, but when he came back to clean it up he couldn't find anything. All they eat is hay and it's basically a rock-hard hay pellet that doesn't even smell. Thanks to this show I know more about gp poop than ever before.
He finally picked her up and thought she had piddled and pooped, but when he came back to clean it up he couldn't find anything. All they eat is hay and it's basically a rock-hard hay pellet that doesn't even smell. Thanks to this show I know more about gp poop than ever before.
Guinea Pigs...
I really don't know what to make of the show I'm working on. It's a huge budget (over $100 million), 45% is visual effects and it's about commando guinea pigs. Talking commando guinea pigs. And one of them is hairless.
It's a paycheck through December - that's all I need to remember.
I will write more about all this but I'm still stymied.
It's a paycheck through December - that's all I need to remember.
I will write more about all this but I'm still stymied.
Tuesday, September 04, 2007
Not So Fun Kid Story
SJK writes:
Hi guys,
Well, here it is the first day of N's first grade, and we're both home! N started throwing up around 3:40am. This morning it was 7:45am and we were trying to make a decision about what to do... take him into school or not. That's when he took his first bite of breakfast and threw up in the kitchen garbage can. A dr. visit this morning at 8:45am confirmed it was a case of the creeping crud. He'll probably be fine for school tomorrow. We had to make a quick run to Target for the requisite 7Up and popsicles.
S
Poor guy - hope tomorrow is better.
Hi guys,
Well, here it is the first day of N's first grade, and we're both home! N started throwing up around 3:40am. This morning it was 7:45am and we were trying to make a decision about what to do... take him into school or not. That's when he took his first bite of breakfast and threw up in the kitchen garbage can. A dr. visit this morning at 8:45am confirmed it was a case of the creeping crud. He'll probably be fine for school tomorrow. We had to make a quick run to Target for the requisite 7Up and popsicles.
S
Poor guy - hope tomorrow is better.
Fun Kid Story
Erdedo writes:
So I picked up A from kindergarten today, and she told me she got in trouble at school and "had to move her card to white." (Green is all good, white is a warning, yellow you miss 5 minutes of recess, red is parent called). I asked her what had happened, and she said she was trying to talk to a boy in her class (Sam), and he was ignoring her. Finally, she became fed up with this, and told Sam that he was an "evil little boy!" So, while I tried desperately not to laugh, I explained that it wasn't a nice thing to say (she said her teacher had said the same thing 25 times). I asked if she apologized, and she said, "I already did TWICE!" The thing is, I can hear her saying this to him. I have no doubt that she did this. And while I am not condoning my child's behavior, I have to wonder if she get points for creativity (not that I would tell her that). So tonight at bedtime she kissed me goodnight and said that said that she was going to apologize again to Sam. She said she wasn't trying to hurt his feelings, but he wasn't being very friendly. I said I understood, but that name calling wasn't really appropriate. She said she knew, and she would try to stop. Especially since her Daddy said that if she didn't she couldn't go to a birthday party next week. At least we will work for an incentive...
Now that I have made it past that, I just need to address my third grade daughter who announced at dinner tonight that she was feeling "virile." When S asked her to repeat it, and if she knew what it meant, she responded she thought it meant she had "lots of energy." Now that she realizes it doesn't, she is hounding me to discuss what it does mean. (Apparently when she came home and looked it up the Websters Online it didn't clarifly enough for her). Maybe I'll let my husband have this discussion.
I just know if it had be me, I'd have been rolling on the floor laughing.
So I picked up A from kindergarten today, and she told me she got in trouble at school and "had to move her card to white." (Green is all good, white is a warning, yellow you miss 5 minutes of recess, red is parent called). I asked her what had happened, and she said she was trying to talk to a boy in her class (Sam), and he was ignoring her. Finally, she became fed up with this, and told Sam that he was an "evil little boy!" So, while I tried desperately not to laugh, I explained that it wasn't a nice thing to say (she said her teacher had said the same thing 25 times). I asked if she apologized, and she said, "I already did TWICE!" The thing is, I can hear her saying this to him. I have no doubt that she did this. And while I am not condoning my child's behavior, I have to wonder if she get points for creativity (not that I would tell her that). So tonight at bedtime she kissed me goodnight and said that said that she was going to apologize again to Sam. She said she wasn't trying to hurt his feelings, but he wasn't being very friendly. I said I understood, but that name calling wasn't really appropriate. She said she knew, and she would try to stop. Especially since her Daddy said that if she didn't she couldn't go to a birthday party next week. At least we will work for an incentive...
Now that I have made it past that, I just need to address my third grade daughter who announced at dinner tonight that she was feeling "virile." When S asked her to repeat it, and if she knew what it meant, she responded she thought it meant she had "lots of energy." Now that she realizes it doesn't, she is hounding me to discuss what it does mean. (Apparently when she came home and looked it up the Websters Online it didn't clarifly enough for her). Maybe I'll let my husband have this discussion.
I just know if it had be me, I'd have been rolling on the floor laughing.
Day 1
The stars of my current show are sitting in cages across the bullpen from me. Guinea pigs. I'm working with guinea pigs.
More later...
More later...
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