Completely random

[maderr]

One: skylark97, someone has beat us to cowboys and (well, here it's demons) out of place things. It looks like it might be good. What threw me is that it's written by white people ^_~ Even though it's in Japanese format. Ah, the mangalovers are finally getting their stuff published.

Two: What the hell is that fairytale where someone has to make the princess laugh? It's not a Grimms, I don't think...*goes to double check Grimms Collection O'Doom*



So. The day, despite my not wanting to wake up and a distinct lack of coffee *and* scads of the cold kind of rain that's just no fun, was actually pretty good. The boss finally realized I was doing more than my fare share of work and made the others runner help me; the mail was light and by the first run the rain had stopped.

Then I got back from my run, chatted a bit and went to deliver my packages.

Coworker A held me up in the stairwell...and proceeded to tell me that coworker X liked me. And did I like him?

I was pissed. Nevermind all my personal reasons for not liking this man (like the fact that he's TWENTY YEARS older than me). It's inappropriate. We're in the office, on the clock, and we're coworkers anyway. X never should have said anything, and especially not through a third party.

But it gets better. X didn't get A to do it. A approached X and made the suggestion. I wanted to fucking kill him (because he told me all of this, like it was perfectly fine and they were within their rights to act like goddamn highschoolers).

So I waited until they were both gone at the end of the day and spoke with my boss. I was uber paranoid I'd done something wrong, somewhere, that they both felt comfortable doing such a thing - but I know I didn't. And the boss supported me totally. He's going to talk to them both tomorrow.

I just wonder how awkward things are going to be now...

What's worse - this has happened to me before. What is wrong with me that the only men who want me are either married or jerks who need someone else to do their dirty work for them (and I mean they're jerks, not than anyone who uses a third party is a jerk).

Back to strawberry shortcake and mudslides. Jeez I don't want to go to work tomorrow.

Comments

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[mashoogina.livejournal.com]

GOOD GRIEF CHILD!!!!!!!!

What the fuck is going on with that??? That is just really creepy. I mean, it's totally not fair to corner you like that, especially in a place like the stairwell... and the guy is 20 years older than you? Please, that is just wrong and creepy. Even if you guys were into each other, than it wouldn't be appropriate for you two to have both a working and intimate relationship. I mean, under some circumstances that would be o.k. but not in this one.

Other than that, that just made me feel *REALLY* dirty... that is so unfair to you. Good for you for going and talking to your boss about it because that is almost like sexual harassment and you shouldn't have to exist in a little paranoid bubble now over this bullshit. I feel bad for X over this, because he was probably coerced into it by A, but still, I mean, what kind of moron does it that way??? Ugh. I'm so sorry honey, *hugs* You can't catch a break!!!

Is there any way that you could be transferred to another IKON site?

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[maderr.livejournal.com]

The thing is - X didn't need to be pushed into it. He has a knack for getting people to do exactly what he wants while it seeming like it was totally their idea. A and X together is a case of Bad and Worse.

Bleh. I thought about another site. But I like the one I'm at, for various reasons. And they're the ones who started this shit - why should I have to move?

Thanks, Queen.

[hayama-sb.livejournal.com]

I'm a Jerk?!?! I thought I was just a pervert! Damn, now I depressed. & here I was going to tell you that the fairy tale is called "The Golden Goose" & is a Grimm Tale (http://www.ucs.mun.ca/~wbarker/fairies/grimm/064.html) but I'm not sure I want to, after being called a Jerk...

[maderr.livejournal.com]

You're not a Jerk. Just a Pervert 1st Class. Though, I don't know, you may be Zero Class. But that requires sexually maligning Tony and/or Greg...

[raielchan.livejournal.com]

Heh, I just now read this.
I was going to make a similar comment to the one hayama_sb did.

But you know, I'll oggle hang out with you. You just need to find the time, and/or decide to not hate me ^_-

[maderr.livejournal.com]

And thank you. It was driving me nuts trying to figure out which fairytale it was ^_^

[skylark97.livejournal.com]

beat us to cowboys and (well, here it's demons) out of place things.

Pretty!!! Bring on the cowboy demons, I'm all for it! :3

Nevermind all my personal reasons for not liking this man (like the fact that he's TWENTY YEARS older than me).

Pardon me, but EWWWW!!!! Some men are just creepy and stupid. In my world, he classifies. *shudders*

And that was actually an awesome idea, talking about it to your boss. I was trying to figure out what a good way to handle that was and then I read that you'd done that, and that sounds perfect.

Plus, your boss has to appreciate that you aren't into office romances. (Because most work place romances that I've seen had ended in a big fiery act of being fired because the two people "in love" are no longer capable of rational thought or doing their jobs.

*hugs* I'm sorry this is happening to you. While I like men for the most part, some of them make me think that the ones I know and like are more the exception to the rule than the majority. -_-

Ah HAH!

[minni.livejournal.com]

What big-breasted women like you need is a good comic strip dedicated to lower back pain!*


*No. I'm not saying this because it is five in the morning and all that I've done in the past eight hours was read it. Er...

[rykaine.livejournal.com]

The shit I miss when I go to bed at 10. I've still got MJ and a few of my co-workers still trying to set me up with Steve. Like they've been doing since sophomore year. blech It's not that I don't like the guy, but not that way.

And yes, it's pretty damned obvious he's way into me; I can't help that. I don't fucking want to date him, but MJ keeps thinking it's a majorly cool idea for him to take me out for graduation or for my birthday or something and argh. I wish people would leave me alone.

Although, all your little incidents take the cake. And this is almost reminicent of that shit your friends pulled on you with Shawn in high school. Which leads me to wonder, how mature are these people, if they're going to pull stupid shit like that. He's twenty years older than you, surely he's adult enough to handle his own affairs...

Reason #104 for why I hate people.

[goofyrobo.livejournal.com]

well, if you wear to work what I see you wear on weekends no wonder guys are going to notice you. Sure guys twice your age really should just think things rather than voicing how they feel.

I'd suggest wearing large sweaters to work and putting your hair in a bun, and get giant thick glasses.

[maderr.livejournal.com]

There's no way I'd dress like that at work. And the funny thing is that 9/10 my hair is in a bun. I didn't think I'd done anything, but I guess I'm wrong.

[goofyrobo.livejournal.com]

I somehow assumed you didn't dress that way at work. I know you dress like that for me.^_-

heeh, but face it, you're attractive, guys your age and old geezers alike are going to be hot for your shorts. Obviously old geezers are too stupid to keep it on thier inside voice and guys your age are afaid you'll kill them if they try anything.^^

[maderr.livejournal.com]

Yeah, but that doesn't explain you damned married men. One would think the Wrath of the Wife would keep you quiet. Or is it sheer desperation? XP

[hayama-sb.livejournal.com]

For married men, it's probably the "forbidden fruit" idea, that they're not supposed to have the "melons", so they start to desire the "melons".

[goofyrobo.livejournal.com]

I don't get that either. I think that falls into some men just having horrible personalities. They would be that way married or not. How those men get married I toss back to you as to why women hook up with and defend the actions of men who are losers.

[mailechan.livejournal.com]

You're attractive, you're nice, and you have a sense of humor. Not to mention you are probably mature for your age (i.e., you can think). And you're attractive.

A is an ass for getting involved in something that clearly doesn't need his involvement. X is an ass for behaving as he has and letting A approach you as he did. And they are BOTH major asses for trying to put pressure on you like they have.

I think you did the right thing approaching your boss, and I hope that he DOES talk to them about it. If they get pissy, tell them right out that you did NOT appreciate being accosted in a stairway and pressured to express your feelings. That was low, rude, and behavior that should have been left behind in middle school. You MIGHT have had more respect for X if X had come straight out to you, but they are both older, and should know better.

Personally, I like older men, and I've dated men who are way older than I am (once almost twice my age). But then again, they have always been mature, intelligent, and courteous. And single. Squick all you want for the age, but I don't see it as a problem. Only their immaturity.

Men can be jerks

[25roses.livejournal.com]

Hey Monster. My 3 1/2 years in the USMC was like that for me. Married men and sleaze bags were in abundance and trying to put the moves on me. I loved how the married guys would tell me they were separated from the wives. As I worked on thier SRBs (Service Record Books) all I had to do was check them to see current address and marital stats. Dumbasses I swear. Nearly got raped (no kidding) by a First Sergeant, a man whom I trusted like a brother. What a shock to live in the real world. But, eventually, I met your Dad and he is the best. Not too many men left in the world, women do a good job turning them into eunichs. Sorry about your horrible experience but thank god you had the smarts to turn the pwffs in to the boss. You are the man! (sort of) lol :)
Love you Monster!!!! You are pretty damn cool if I do say so!!!

a correction

[25roses.livejournal.com]

The first line should have read... My first 3 1/2 years..........
Too late at night I guess. Love you...... muchly.....
Okay your Dad is snoring again..... back to the couch.....