Was among a group of temps at a credit union. Employees were so busy, we got very little training. And spent large parts of our day with nothing to occupy our time.
After a month, supervisor walks by at end of day and asks how things are going. I say something to the effect of "could be better." He looks surprised and says "OK, let's discuss that tomorrow morning." I think great, we can problem solve.
The next day turned out to be the three year anniversary of my boyfriend's death. When I sat with supervisor and trainer and they said how are you, I let them know that I was a little emotional due to it, and started to cry a little.
Supervisor proceeded to reem me out for saying something so negative yesterday in the hearing of coworker and accused me of making a bunch of mistakes (I didn't and had already provided evidence that I wasn't involved) and that I obviously didn't care about my work and that I needed to pack my things and be escorted out of the building.
In conclusion, I hope that guy spends the rest of his life with wet socks.
Hell yeah. I grew up in the jehovahs Witness cult. One of their most used phrases is:"Are you doing enough?"
It's there to let you know this minor character is kind of douchey. We never see him again.
We need a macawrong community here on lemmy for baking fails. Yours look way better than my first time. I've had a lot of success with this recipe. Keep at it, you'll definitely get it.
Week 46: Pantry - Roti
I've made a lot of things recipe that I could have used for this challenge if I remembered to take a photo. Served these with dal paneer masala and it was all delicious.
Week 46 Intro and Weekly Discussion - Pantry
Hey bakers! This week, we are diving into our cupboards, getting resourceful, and transforming the basics into something delicious! No need for fancy ingredients—just a dash of imagination and a sprinkle of ingenuity.
Maybe you're low on fresh eggs or milk—try substitutes like flaxseed or coconut milk if you have them on hand. Or perhaps you’ll lean on those jars of nut butter, bags of oats, or a hidden stash of chocolate chips for inspiration. Remember, spices and extracts can add a new layer to any recipe, so go bold!
Some ideas to get you started:
French Toast Casserole
Banana Bread
Peanut Butter and Oatmeal Bars
So raid your pantry, experiment with what you’ve got, and share your creative results.
Happy baking!
Week 45: Crepes and Pancakes - Gingerbread Pancakes
Recipe. I almost forgot to take a pic before they were gone. Delicious, served with fermented Cranberry sauce, maple syrup, and toasted pecans.
I keep an ever expanding TBR. Every time I'm ready for a new book I use a random number generator to tell me what's next. Keeps things interesting and eliminates analysis paralysis. I completely agree with the suggestion to ditch books you're not enjoying. Life is too short for bad fiction.
Early Riser
Acryllic on paper. Inspired by Jasper Fforde's novel Early Riser. Not My favorite of his books, though it wouldn't surprise me if it gets better on repeated readings. Unique world building is his strength.
I tried to do this in the style of Wassily Kandinsky, but I never learned the trick of painting thin lines and I was impatient to just be done with it.
Creatures of Passage by Morowa Yejide and I am loving it.
Nephthys Kinwell is a taxi driver of sorts in Washington, DC, ferrying ill-fated passengers in a haunted car: a 1967 Plymouth Belvedere with a ghost in the trunk. Endless rides and alcohol help her manage her grief over the death of her twin brother, Osiris, who was murdered and dumped in the Anacostia River.
Unknown to Nephthys when the novel opens in 1977, her estranged great-nephew, ten-year-old Dash, is finding himself drawn to the banks of that very same river. It is there that Dash--reeling from having witnessed an act of molestation at his school, but still questioning what and who he saw--has charmed conversations with a mysterious figure he calls the "River Man," who somehow appears each time he goes there.
When Dash arrives unexpectedly at Nephthys's door one day bearing a cryptic note about his unusual conversations with the River Man, Nephthys must face both the family she abandoned and what frightens her most when she looks in the mirror.
Creatures of Passage beautifully threads together the stories of Nephthys, Dash, and others both living and dead. Morowa Yejidé's deeply captivating novel shows us an unseen Washington filled with otherworldly landscapes, flawed super-humans, and reluctant ghosts, and brings together a community intent on saving one young boy in order to reclaim themselves.
A moron's vote for Harris counts the same a genious' vote for Harris.
Another problem with the "voter fraud is rampant" rehtoric is idiots like this think they too can get away with anything.
Brew
*Delves into all kids of weird circumstances and medical mysteries. Morbid and informative.
Zoe
*Up-to-date exercise and nutrition science. I've seriously learned a lot.
Imperfect Paintings
Shows you how to try different types of abstract art. Has been a huge inspiration in getting me to paint and experiment with art.
I'll be observing a polling location tomorrow afternoon. Afterwards, I've got a london broil, some mushrooms, and a bottle of wine ready and waiting.
Week 44: Samhain - Apple Cider Donuts
Recipe. In lieu of cider, I used apple pie flavored whiskey. They are moist and delicious. I don't have a donut pan, so I placed rolled up aluminum foil in muffin tin spaces.
Psycho Goreman | Horror, comedy
Saw this last night, and it was fantastic. Over the top combination of seriousness and humor, great practical effects, puppetry, and costumes.
A new art prompt every week
I enjoyed participating in inktober, and seeing what everyone else made. I want to keep using prompts, but in a broader way than ink52.
We'll begin the first week of January. For now, if you visit the community, I'm soliciting ideas for prompts. That can include a subject, but it can also be a technique, medium, color, or any other kind of inspiration. All types of visual art are welcome. Hope to see you there.
Week 45 Intro and Weekly Discussion: Crepes and Pancakes
Hello, lovely bakers! And this week it’s Crepes & Pancakes turn. Whether you’re swirling up delicate, lace-thin crepes or flipping a stack of fluffy, golden pancakes, this is your chance to master the art of the perfect griddle batter.
For crepes, consider letting the batter rest for a smoother, more tender result, and don’t forget the magic of a hot, lightly buttered pan. Pancakes can go classic and fluffy or take on a twist with add-ins and spices.
If you are looking for inspiration, here are some ideas to get you started: Ham and Cheese savoury Crepes
Japanese soufflé pancakes
Dutch baby
Let’s flip, stack, and roll our way through this week.
Happy baking!
New art prompt community
With the mods approval, I'd like to invite everyone here to join [email protected]. I enjoyed doing inktober, and I want to keep using prompts, but in a broader way than ink52.
We'll begin the first week of January. For now, if you visit the community, I'm soliciting ideas for prompts. That can include a subject, but it can also be a technique, medium, color, or any other kind of inspiration. All types of visual art are welcome. Hope to see you there.
New prompt community
Huge thanks to the mods for hosting inktober on lemmy and for approving this post. Also thanks to everyone who participated. I loved seeing everyone's art.
I want to keep using prompts, but in a broader way than ink52. So I'm starting [email protected]. We'll begin the first week of January. For now, if you visit the community, I'm soliciting ideas for prompts. That can include a subject, but it can also be a technique, medium, color, or any other kind of inspiration. All types of visual art are welcome. Hope to see you there.
Brainstorming prompts for 2025
We'll begin doing prompts the first week of January. For now, I'd like to brainstorm a list of 52 prompts. I can make them all myself if necessary, but it would be great to get input/ideas from people who want to participate.
Here's what I have so far, in no particular order:
- 3 Dimensional
- Collage
- Negative space
- Outside
- White
- Ugly
- Fur
- Nightmare
- Season
- Tiny
- Light
- Still life
- Cute
- Metallic
- Give away (make a present for someone)
- Abstract
- Inspired by famous art
- Portrait
- Inspired by a meme
- Put a bird on it
- Landscape
- Movement
- Time
- Sadness
- Joy
- Memory
Please feel welcome to comment with ideas or tweaks to the ones I've mentioned.
29 - Navigator
Original photo. I wanted to try drawing one directly in ink instead of sketching with pencil. This should give you an idea of how often I normally erase.
Now Is Not the Time to Panic
Ink on paper.
Inspired by Kevin Wilson's novel, Now Is Not the Time to Panic. About two teens in the 90s who are into art and poetry, that create a poster with a cryptic phrase on it. They post copies of it around town anonymously as an artistic statement, and it becomes viral, but some people see it as a menacing statement by Satan worshippers and things get out of hand. In lieu of posting around town, I posted it on my wall. And I am not an edgy teen, so I forewent the splash of my own blood on the poster.
I'm getting very behind on these thanks to Inktober. I've got another 3 books to do.
Week 44 Intro and Weekly Discussion: Samhain
Hi bakers! This week, we celebrate the Celtic festival of Samhain by asking you to make something Samhain themed or traditional to the regions in which the holiday is celebrated.
Samhain is officially on November 1st , but celebrations actually begin the evening of October 31st. It denotes the end of the harvest season and the beginning of winter. Bonfires are lit on that night, and some believe that on that night the boundary between the living and the Otherworld is thinnest at that time. Souls of family members that have passed are believed to revisit their homes and family members may even set places for them at the table. People may dress in costume and go door to door to recite verses in exchange for food (sound familiar?). It's thought that people may have dressed up to disguise themselves from spirits.
As always, here are some example recipes that fit the theme. Happy baking, and happy Samhain!
Soul Cakes
Barmbrack
Irish Soda Bread
25 - Scarecrow
Not going to post the original photo for privacy reasons, but at my mom's birthday party, we played a game where everyone had to find an object in the house that looked most like themselves. This was hers. I tried to erase some of the pencil lines and ended up smearing the ink on her face.