Some days just suck.

[sarettah]

So, I'm sitting here at my desk looking at my "todo" list and realizing that it just doesn't matter. I have been working on the same database effort for 3 years now. It is slow and go, always, because of constant interruptions and constant fires to put out. The definition of the system is still "If I can think it, I want it to do it" which sucks as a definition. I have managed to automate a good portion of the system. I have managed to bring over 2/3's of our clients into the master database system with well over 90% of all processes being handled automatically. But it looks like we will never get to finish because the head asshole has decided that he can't sell the system anymore and now he wants to go out and sell the next picture in his head. He had agreed, when he last brought this up several months ago, to wait until we had a signed contract before developing the newest variation on his thoughts but now it looks like he does not want to wait until we have money coming in for it and instead wants us to switch focus right now and get to work on it.

You know, it sucks to never be able to complete a fucking project. Makes you feel like a failure coonstantly. It isn't that I don't have the skills or drive to bring it to fruition, it is the constant changing of priorities that keep things from getting finished. It seems to be a constant death march.

Worse yet is that it spills over to the rest of my life. I start working on my personal projects or contract projects and start feeling guilty that I am not working on the system here. I mean, after all, how can I be giving attention to those projects when this one isn't done. From there it becomes a domino effect, I start feeling guilty if I post on the boards because afterall, I should be working on the system or working on a contract project or whatever. Add into that that Jen needs attention from me for paper jewels/weekend jewelry in order to get her new wholesale version up. So, I end up feeling pretty much like a failure :(

29 domains, over 100K images available and nothing happening :(

fuck fuck fuck. I think I'll go home and go back to bed.

[Winetalk.com]

Originally posted by sarettah@Sep 28 2004, 10:00 AM


fuck fuck fuck. I think I'll go home and go back to bed.
if you find Jen in there, the day might not be a total loss
;-)))

[sarettah]

Originally posted by Serge_Oprano+Sep 28 2004, 10:11 AM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (Serge_Oprano @ Sep 28 2004, 10:11 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-sarettah@Sep 28 2004, 10:00 AM


fuck fuck fuck. I think I'll go home and go back to bed.
if you find Jen in there, the day might not be a total loss
;-))) [/b][/quote]
:D

Thanx for the thought :)

[Peaches]

You need a hug! ;)

[Almighty Colin]

Originally posted by Peaches@Sep 28 2004, 10:33 AM
You need a hug! ;)
He needs a blowjob. You think like a girl. ;-) ;-)

[Peaches]

Originally posted by Colin+Sep 28 2004, 11:41 AM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (Colin @ Sep 28 2004, 11:41 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-Peaches@Sep 28 2004, 10:33 AM
You need a hug! ;)
He needs a blowjob. You think like a girl. ;-) ;-) [/b][/quote]
:lol: :lol: :lol:

You're right - he needs a blowjob! Are you volunteering? :unsure:

[Almighty Colin]

Originally posted by Peaches+Sep 28 2004, 10:46 AM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (Peaches @ Sep 28 2004, 10:46 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> Originally posted by Colin@Sep 28 2004, 11:41 AM
<!--QuoteBegin-Peaches@Sep 28 2004, 10:33 AM
You need a hug! ;)
He needs a blowjob. You think like a girl. ;-) ;-)
:lol: :lol: :lol:

You're right - he needs a blowjob! Are you volunteering? :unsure: [/b][/quote]
I don't know how. Will you show me? :groucho:

[XXXPhoto]

sarettah,

grab your shit and drive down to springfield and we can head down to the cabin across lake from K Dock and do some fishin (below dam in forsyth)...
can wake up tomorrow then head to Holiday Hills in Branson for 18 holes of relaxation... ;)

[gonzo]

Originally posted by Peaches+Sep 28 2004, 10:46 AM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (Peaches @ Sep 28 2004, 10:46 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> Originally posted by Colin@Sep 28 2004, 11:41 AM
<!--QuoteBegin-Peaches@Sep 28 2004, 10:33 AM
You need a hug! ;)
He needs a blowjob. You think like a girl. ;-) ;-)
:lol: :lol: :lol:

You're right - he needs a blowjob! Are you volunteering? :unsure: [/b][/quote]
Take him to Tijuana!!!

[Nickatilynx]

stop your blubbing....


;-))))

Don't worry be happy..


;-))

[dantheman]

Dont Ever Give Up
http://www.fishcraze.com/images/3201.jpeg

[Rolo]

Originally posted by dantheman@Sep 28 2004, 08:20 AM
http://www.fishcraze.com/images/3201.jpeg
HAHAHA :D

[pushpills]

Ever open a 20 oz bottle of soda and the cap says "Please try again" ?


Take it as a message of inspiration.

[sarettah]

Originally posted by Nickatilynx@Sep 28 2004, 11:19 AM
stop your blubbing....


lolol...didn't mean to blub (another pikey word ?)

Am/was more pissed off then bummed out. It's nothing that a couple of hundred grand wouldn't take care of... :yowsa:

[sarettah]

Originally posted by XXXPhoto@Sep 28 2004, 11:10 AM
sarettah,

grab your shit and drive down to springfield and we can head down to the cabin across lake from K Dock and do some fishin (below dam in forsyth)...
can wake up tomorrow then head to Holiday Hills in Branson for 18 holes of relaxation... ;)
Actually that sounds pretty good :)

Haven't gotten to do any camping/fishing/outdorrs shit all this year. I imagine the lunker Bass are just about ready to be pulled out. Ya know the ones that get that big old belly in the Fall.

Purple worms I tell you, thats the secret to the whole mess. Purple worms :okthumb:

[Vick]

Short version (and nothing you don't know already)
Too much on your plate (like everyone else)

Prioritize - usually by what will make the most $ in the shortest time
Then that will allow you the time/resources to do other things you want or at least get to the other things

Yep you're going to get frustrated sometimes, it sucks


or as a very wise Russian-Born American once told me
"I can only sleep in one bed at a time"

or something very much like that

[Mike AI]

Vick that is an excellent point.

I myself have bitten off more then I can chew many times. One thing I am trying to do now is focus on my core, and stop coming up with tons of new different projects.

I am very good at coming up with money making ideas, my problem is always implementation. Fortunately for me I have been surrounded by some great "doers" who make things happen.

Staying focused is important.

Sarattah - take a deep breath, walk away for a little bit, and clear your head. You will be fine!

[Peaches]

Originally posted by Vick@Sep 28 2004, 01:05 PM
Too much on your plate (like everyone else)

Prioritize - usually by what will make the most $ in the shortest time
Then that will allow you the time/resources to do other things you want or at least get to the other things
And THIS, my dear friends, is exactly why my house is filthy :)

[PattyeCake*]

Originally posted by Peaches+Sep 28 2004, 02:02 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (Peaches @ Sep 28 2004, 02:02 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-Vick@Sep 28 2004, 01:05 PM
Too much on your plate (like everyone else)

Prioritize - usually by what will make the most $ in the shortest time
Then that will allow you the time/resources to do other things you want or at least get to the other things
And THIS, my dear friends, is exactly why my house is filthy :) [/b][/quote]
Same here Peaches.....

Sarettah, sending you Big Hugs :)

[Peaches]

Originally posted by PattyeCake*@Sep 28 2004, 04:41 PM
Sarettah, sending you Big Hugs :)
Nooo - send him big BLOWJOBS :)

[PattyeCake*]

Originally posted by Peaches+Sep 28 2004, 02:46 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (Peaches @ Sep 28 2004, 02:46 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-PattyeCake*@Sep 28 2004, 04:41 PM
Sarettah, sending you Big Hugs :)
Nooo - send him big BLOWJOBS :) [/b][/quote]
Can't personally oblige... I prefer my meat cooked... ;)

But can send wishes for many blowjobs!

[*KK*]

Originally posted by Peaches+Sep 28 2004, 12:02 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (Peaches @ Sep 28 2004, 12:02 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-Vick@Sep 28 2004, 01:05 PM
Too much on your plate (like everyone else)

Prioritize - usually by what will make the most $ in the shortest time
Then that will allow you the time/resources to do other things you want or at least get to the other things
And THIS, my dear friends, is exactly why my house is filthy :) [/b][/quote]
Girl your house is filthy because you refuse to hire a cleaning lady ;)

[Dravyk]

Sare, in addition to Vick's good advice, I think it's also a matter of POV or mindset.

There's a saying with movie actors, that they don't get paid to act. They get paid to wait around. The acting they'd do for free anyhow.

So maybe for your job stuff, change your mindset -- that you're not being paid to complete projects, you're being paid to code. And save the completing projects for your clients and yourself. :)

Just my two cents.

[sarettah]

Originally posted by Dravyk@Sep 29 2004, 01:13 AM
Sare, in addition to Vick's good advice, I think it's also a matter of POV or mindset.

There's a saying with movie actors, that they don't get paid to act. They get paid to wait around. The acting they'd do for free anyhow.

So maybe for your job stuff, change your mindset -- that you're not being paid to complete projects, you're being paid to code. And save the completing projects for your clients and yourself. :)

Just my two cents.
Hey :)

I sent you a quick email while epiphanies were running through my head last night.

[Dravyk]

Originally posted by sarettah@Sep 29 2004, 01:15 PM
Hey :)

I sent you a quick email while epiphanies were running through my head last night.
Hey, I'll go check my email then. :)

Btw, need to talk to you about that "other project" as well. :)

Anyways, sounds like you're in better spirits today! Glad to hear it.