Wednesday, August 30, 2006

Day 3...

We I think I am getting the hang of thing. I am also creating How to and some what of a knowledge base.

Oh by the way we don’t have a time clock... If I want an hour long lunch I take it if I want no lunch I have no lunch.

Tuesday, August 29, 2006

day 2....

Well I worked to day but only took 6 calls all day... trying to clean up the mess left by the person use to do this job... I think once i learn it I can sleep thru the whole day and be paid.

Monday, August 28, 2006

New Job...

Ive been at work for 3 hours and havent done Nothing but fill out a tax form.

I am willing to bet that Dentrix has a Q.

I fill Sorry for all of my freind

Thursday, August 24, 2006

No thing much....

Not thing happened today.

So for the Peeps at D3ntrix Check out \\anelson-xp3\My Music\videos
for a good laugh.

Wednesday, August 23, 2006

Well ....

My Last day at Dentrix is going to be August 25th, Its been a blast working with such great people. I will miss some and others i will some what miss. But I will not miss any of the POOR choices made by upper managment :)

Having my Wisdom teeth pulled didn't hurt, but later that night the teeth that got pulled did hurt... ;{ the next day its the muscles in the face that hurt, and then my skull felt like it was on fire.

Friday, August 18, 2006

The Scottish Kilt: A Brief History...

For anyone of Scottish ancestry, the kilt is a symbol of honor for the clan which they belong. First worn by those who lived in the Scottish Highlands, the kilt was a matter of dress that afforded the fighting army with possibly its most useful tool. Prior to 1792 those who wanted to wear the kilt in the Lowlands or Britain, had to join the British army. The reason being that because of the swift and competent movements of the Highland armies, the English were afraid that if they let anyone wear the kilt it would spark the idea of revolution.

The kilt is more than just a covering. It allowed those who wore it to move much more freely, especially in the Highlands of Scotland where the weather can become very damp. With its tight weave of strong wool, it created a barrier between the rain and skin. When the armies of the past were fighting in Scotland, the kilt with its pleat helped protect the soldier much like armor would. When the nights became cold, this garment was easily removed and spread out to create a blanket to keep the person who owned it warm. Lastly, if the army needed to move with a much quicker force, the garment could be easily removed, thus allowing the soldier more freedom of movement.

Today the kilt is the national dress of Scotland and worn by many. The various plaids that one can see from time to time are the colors of the particular clan that the wearer belongs to. It is much shorter than the ones worn by the Highland armies of yore, but still evokes the pride that was carried by those who lived above the land of Scotland.

It's not offical Yet but....

I Spoke with Robin (the guy i interviewed with) and it sounds like it going to happen, I will might meet up with the other Partner Steve Eastland today if he gets back from AK.

Later today My Dentist is going to pull my Wisdom Teeth.

I will let you know how it all goes...

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Thursday, August 17, 2006

I might have a new job......

Doing customer service for buyer acquir3
I have my 2nd Interview today after Work
I will let you know what happens.

This is like escaping from a prison camp..

Thursday, August 10, 2006

Friday, July 14, 2006

Tuesday, July 11, 2006

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Kilts are ok with microsoft...

Bill Hill wears his "business suit kilt"
He admitted that he wears kilts often and has never worn a pair of long pants since he's worked at Microsoft (about 10 years).

WTF... Hey buddy ... why a kilt? ... To work? ... Trying to impress somebody?

I mean ... do you whisper down the tech support line...

"Hey baby ... I can help you ... I'm wearing ... a kilt!"

Saturday was the Scottish Festival at witch I bought a Kilt for a killer deal and decided I would wear it to work.


Every thing was cool until I got back from lunch and Luke said to go Aux 4. He said I needed to go change because my Kilt was Unprofessional... HELLO I live in Payson, I would take an hour and half to change and come back. So I took 4 hours PTO because it’s not worth the gas to go and come back. And if you can’t tell be now I less then like this Job.

The kilt is FORMAL wear, like a suit. If it's considered acceptable to wear it to black tie and other formal occasions, why should wearing it be too CASUAL for work? As for professional wear, the U.S. Marine Corps' tartan is called the "Leatherneck", and there are also U.S. Navy and U.S. Air Force tartans. The Air Force has a pipe band and you know they wear the kilt as business attire.

If the kilt follows all dress code rules for ladies skirts, then I should be allowed to wear it. Otherwise, Dentrix is discriminating against Me or any other Kilt wear.

This is discrimination, what’s the difference is between Scottish national dress, African, Middle Eastern, Jewish, etc. Mostly likely they allow Africans, Jewish, and Middle Easterners to wear their garb without comment. What I’ am up against is the perception of the kilt as a costume, so therefore it would be inappropriate for work. The kilt however, is most definitely not a costume, and it can be found in business meetings throughout Scotland and the world.

As someone with strong Scottish heritage, I welcome any man wearing a kilt. I don't believe you have to be Scottish to wear a kilt, any more than you have to be Japanese to wear a Kimono, or a cowboy to wear blue jeans. It’s a tribute to Scottish culture that it’s being adapted, not disrespect. It’s definitely far more comfortable and has some distinct advantages. Kilts are great for walking in, they don't rip out, and they force you into conversations with strangers.

For Example Business casual, something button down (including a polo shirt) goes well with most kilts, along with socks and a decent pair of shoes. For a more professional look, I will go ahead and wear kilt hose, a dress shirt (and depending on the situation, maybe a tie). Obviously, there are some things that won't work for professional dress or even business casual.

Thursday, June 29, 2006