I think it was about a week ago when it happened. The main intersection between 290 and I-35 right by my workplace is notorious for incorrigible driving behavior - drivers turn from a "straight" lane when they are suppposed to take the side road that turns. More annoyingly, drivers that take that side road don't yield to the cars in the main road when they have a yield sign clearly posted right in front of them. I just happened to be in one of the two lanes in the main frontage road at the time, on North I-35 - a huge SUV was right beside me. This 18 wheeler decided that he was immune from yielding, being the big old gargantuan truck that he is. And of course he took up the 2 lanes he was merging into. He almost hit me and the SUV beside me, had I not swerved into the SUV's lane and the SUV's driver had the presence of mind to break and leave me barely enough space to get in front of him and zoom past the 18 wheeler. F&$*&^@ POS Bastard. I hate irresponsible drivers like that. My dad always said that a lot of people drive but a lot don't know HOW to drive. Again, his point is proven true. I've simply been dying to get that off my chest (no pun intended). The SUV driver and I could have been seriously hurt or killed. Bastard.
Now to more important news... ;)
I'm currently at the Mazda dealership having my brother's to-be-car inspected and maintained. It's taking awhile. So, I thought I'd finally post an update. Much has happened. This is actually my second week in Austin, having had to come as Rachel was going on vacation to begin with, but having to stay an extra week because Rachel's granddad passed away. My heart so goes out to that girl. She has gone through a LOT this year and I hold her very dear to me. She is one good and strong woman, I don't know what I'd do if I were in her place. I am very proud of her; I hope she knows that.
I do miss being in the office and being around with people. I must say I really enjoyed my time here. It's been quite stressful, though - imagine having to manage the desk of a large candy manufacturer (that is notorious for being extremely... busy), and my current job in Bville. It was fun, and it wasn't fun. I love being busy, but man was I stressed. I'm very glad and happy though that the projects ended up being great and that things went as smoothly as they did. Ruth is always such a pleasure to work with, and I am also very glad I got to know Sienna a little bit more. She's a total doll, I adore her. Of course, it was very great to see the rest of the team and finally see Brad. It's been ages. That boss of mine manages to remain beyond words. He's so fantastic. Heck, our team is so fantastic :D
I was very happy to catch up with Letti who is busy with her wedding plans (I really have no clue how she's juggling THAT AND her job), and Annie, who is very busy with life. I also managed to unload some of my burden with Chris. A lot of our past relationship has kept me angry and bitter and it was such a relief to unload it all on him. I decided to let him know how I felt, and now, I can actually see us as becoming friends. Good friends, too. It's very liberating to know I can tell him exactly how I feel without fear of anything.
Oh, here's a Bentonville update for ya: I made Assistant Director to the Arts Center of the Ozarks' production of Taming of the Shrew!!! I am so very excited. I spoke to Harry yesterday to check in with him and we shall meet on Monday afternoon so I could get my briefing. I get to go in to the theatre through the Stage Door. Woohoo!
A good number of workfriends and I went to Happy Hour at Trudy's this past Wednesday, which was a lot of fun. I got to see and interact a little bit more with the Dev folks + Tam + Marco. Traitors :P It was great seeing everyone outside of work, though. RW3 really has an amazing group of people. I am honored to be part of this company.
So that's it for a quick update + gushing session. I'll update more soon, I'm sure, especially as I start going into rehearsals! Wooohoooooooo!!!
Oh, oh, and Brad will be flying into town to catch the play. Hopefully he can bring Raquel with him. :D
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