The BeastThe Beast - LiveJournal.comWhy you should always be kind to receptionists- June 24, 2008 Dear Theoretical Customer,If you show me even the most basic kindness while I'm on the job, I am much, much more likely to want to help you. If you smile at me, I'll take it you acknowledge the fact that I am a human being even though I am behind a customer-service desk and therefore I too will treat you like a human instead of a cog in the workings of this inefficient corporate machine.If you are civil to me, I will be as kind as I can to you.On the other hand, if you treat me like a slave...http://jkatkina.livejournal.com/408242.html I am productive at 2am- June 19, 2008 The village of Hesta had no dragon of its own, but that was alright because they had Aloia, and Naio Cn'Deran, the askan from the other side of the mountain, flew in from time to time to check up on them besides.Aloia was twenty-three and looked much younger, and, being an asandus half-breed, she could handle most of the village's magical needs on her own. She was the clear favorite for the job, too, because Naio was an askan priest and tended to preach when he stopped by for extended visits....http://jkatkina.livejournal.com/407958.html Vacation- June 4, 2008 I'm going to the coast! To visit my brother! With my dad and my girlfriend! Entirely unexpected, as I'd assumed I couldn't get the shifts off -- but I did, thanks to a surprising and accomidating boss and rockin' co-workers...And we might even visit some hotsprings on the way back. :D I am in heaven.Additionally, I'm thinking of getting me some face-metal... that is, an eyebrow piercing.Weird, I know Out of the blue. I remember my parents being none too pleased when my brother wanted to get an..http://jkatkina.livejournal.com/407380.html (Untitled)- June 1, 2008 IT IS SO HOT HERE.And I'm basking in it! This is what I live through winter for. I'm what most people would consider 'too hot' and GOD I LOVE IT. :DOh, I guess I should mention... yeah, I got into Design. :) Expect to see even less of me than normal for the next oh, three years or so as life will be insane!Of course, when I tell my dad about it I find out that Mat's gotten top honors in his class again, for the like bajillionth time -- that boy has been winning awards for being insanely smart...http://jkatkina.livejournal.com/407063.html |