Looks like I've made my 35th lifetime blood donation. Seems to be getting harder and harder to do it. The veins aren't working as well as they used to, plus apparently my blood iron doesn't bounce back like it used to anymore.
Today's donation went pretty slick. They had both the Sunflower/Flint Hills rooms that they had during the summer and the normal Ballroom space. People who made appointments went to the smaller Sunflower/Flint Hills rooms, and walk-ins went to the Ballroom.
There was no waiting to check-in or to give blood. It went fast...though it was kind of lonely not seeing all the other people giving blood.
Tuesday, April 07, 2009
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Sunday, January 04, 2009
Who the F*** is Corey Cole
And, why do bill collectors keep calling me for him/her....I've had this number for over a year now. Nobody listens to my OGM....they just keep asking for him/her, and then think that I'm supposed to get him/her to call them. Well, guess where they can go....
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Thursday, October 16, 2008
Another K-State Federal Credit Union FAIL.
Today, I had another FAIL with K-State Federal Credit Union.
I went to deposit a check from my parents, something I've done often with my other bank without any problems.
The teller stares at the check for a while, and then asks me my account information and then wants me to endorse the check.
But, then says it can't be deposited. Goes off and comes back saying it'll take up to a month before it can be deposited. And, wants to know if I still want to deposit it.
Well, she made me endorse it already.
And, then there's no sign that I did the deposit....so I have to take it on faith that when the check clears, it'll be deposited into my savings account? And, that I'm not going to get any notice one way or the other?
If they weren't going to accept the check, they shouldn't have made me endorse it first. I would then have had no problem with going to a different bank to deposit the check.
Remind me what were the advantages of being in a credit union, instead of a real bank?
I went to deposit a check from my parents, something I've done often with my other bank without any problems.
The teller stares at the check for a while, and then asks me my account information and then wants me to endorse the check.
But, then says it can't be deposited. Goes off and comes back saying it'll take up to a month before it can be deposited. And, wants to know if I still want to deposit it.
Well, she made me endorse it already.
And, then there's no sign that I did the deposit....so I have to take it on faith that when the check clears, it'll be deposited into my savings account? And, that I'm not going to get any notice one way or the other?
If they weren't going to accept the check, they shouldn't have made me endorse it first. I would then have had no problem with going to a different bank to deposit the check.
Remind me what were the advantages of being in a credit union, instead of a real bank?
Monday, September 01, 2008
HIS Free Furniture Giveaway
Helping International Students had their annual Free Furniture Giveaway this year on August 30th. Postponed from August 23rd due to rain.It was interesting to see what all furniture was being given away, and that it was more than just furniture. Makes me wonder if I should rethink my upgrade plans.
Like someday I want to follow through on my threat to just have a recliner sitting in the middle of my living room in front of the TV. But, that calls for the displacement of the futon that currently occupies the spot. I've debated on whether it would move to another part of my condo, or find its way out to the trash. But, the giveaway gives me another option. Wonder if I'll get a new cover for it in the mean time?
Elsewhere, it does have me wondering if I could've found a new home for my old dryer...instead of having it hauled off. Too late for that, but it does make me wonder about other future upgrades. Guess it would depend on the process of having the goods taken off of my hands, etc.Also I thought I saw things like clothes being available. I threw a whole pile of pants and shorts out soon after moving here to Manhattan, on account that I've gained a little weight starting the job at K-State. Actually, there's another growing pile of pants and shorts...and shirts now...forming since the expansion has continued.
Plus there's probably that pile of household gadgets I buy, that after I get...I find I have no use for it or that some better gadget has come along.
Hmmm....
On another subject, it did also make me think about getting my driver's license...and maybe owning some vehicle so that I could help out with the transportation of stuff, etc.
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
International Student Bowling 2008
Would you believe that this is the first time I've ever bowled?Okay, I've bowled before...but this is the first time I've ever done 10-pin bowling.
Back when I was growing up in Calgary, my University's Student Union used to have 5-pin bowling. And, then there was this other occasion in Medicine Hat, where I had done some 5-pin bowling with friends.
It was kind of an okay time. Though the wimp that I am, I prefer 5-pin bowling.
My thumb is sore for some reason.... ;P
Thursday, July 17, 2008
Summer blood drive critical for Red Cross
There's a blood drive going on today (and yesterday) at the K-State Student Union (10am - 3pm).
Yesterday, I made my 33rd lifetime donation.
This time around it is not in the Union Ballroom, due to renovations. They are doing interviews in the Sunflower Room and the rest is in the Flint Hills Room.
Come on out and give blood, if you can.
Yesterday, I made my 33rd lifetime donation.
This time around it is not in the Union Ballroom, due to renovations. They are doing interviews in the Sunflower Room and the rest is in the Flint Hills Room.
Come on out and give blood, if you can.
Saturday, June 28, 2008
Ohio LinuxFest 2008
Well, I'm another step....or maybe I am the final step....close to going to the Ohio LinuxFest.
About 6 weeks ago, when the hotel information was released on the site, I booked a room for the Ohio LinuxFest. Even though I hadn't fully worked out how I was going to get there or if I wanted to do anything in Columbus, Ohio other than the LinuxFest.
But, now that the (non-refundable) flight is booked. I guess my itinerary is much more set.
It is basically take a day off work to travel from Manhattan, KS to Columbus, OH. Then LinuxFest it. And, then eventually find my way back at work in Manhattan, KS. Though it'll be like plan to sleep in on Sunday, so that I can do the dead dog.... And, also crash out Monday to recover from the travel. Kind of works, because I often take Columbus Day as my floating holiday/discretionary day.
At my previous job, we had what was called a floating holiday. Which somewhere out of all the holidays that the company observed, we ended up with one other company holiday that wasn't attached to a holiday. There were various holidays during the year that were observed by the company....and we could take one of those off. In my current job, we observe many more holidays than before....but Veteran's Day is a holiday that should be observed, and is by the government. But, since I work for a University...if there's class in session that day, then I have to work. So, I guess that translates to our discretionary day.
In either case, Columbus Day is not a holiday observed by either (or anybody?)...but it is known as Canadian Thanksgiving....so as a joke to having previously lived in Canada, I take that day off. Though I don't do the big turkey dinner(s) until regular Thanksgiving. Usually I just try to delivers land on that day and run other personal errands on that day. Like every few years there's that hike to the inaccessible (by foot) place to get my State ID renewed.
This year I'll probably just sleep off the Ohio LinuxFest. Though I do have a excess of vacation days acrued, and I'm at risk of hitting my maximum even before the Ohio LinuxFest....and with no Xmas plans on the horizon....or anything planned until Penguicon 7.0....I'll probably max out shortly after the event. So, may be in need to plan other ways to burn vacation days. Plus I've been thinking of other 'holidays' that I might use the discretionary day on instead.
Should be interesting to see what happens in the future...apparently, they are saying that they can't make us work on Veteran's Day anymore....though I would think students still need faculty to show up that day. Though they may distinguish between the teaching and non-teaching faculty....though how will the University run without us non-teaching faculty there? Personally, I don't miss not getting Veteran's Day as a holiday...since it wasn't a company holiday before I came to work a Kansas State University. Seems only government or related jobs observe it.
Anyhoo, it'll be interesting going to the Ohio LinuxFest...for the first time. Especially considering that I used to live in Columbus, Ohio.
About 6 weeks ago, when the hotel information was released on the site, I booked a room for the Ohio LinuxFest. Even though I hadn't fully worked out how I was going to get there or if I wanted to do anything in Columbus, Ohio other than the LinuxFest.
But, now that the (non-refundable) flight is booked. I guess my itinerary is much more set.
It is basically take a day off work to travel from Manhattan, KS to Columbus, OH. Then LinuxFest it. And, then eventually find my way back at work in Manhattan, KS. Though it'll be like plan to sleep in on Sunday, so that I can do the dead dog.... And, also crash out Monday to recover from the travel. Kind of works, because I often take Columbus Day as my floating holiday/discretionary day.
At my previous job, we had what was called a floating holiday. Which somewhere out of all the holidays that the company observed, we ended up with one other company holiday that wasn't attached to a holiday. There were various holidays during the year that were observed by the company....and we could take one of those off. In my current job, we observe many more holidays than before....but Veteran's Day is a holiday that should be observed, and is by the government. But, since I work for a University...if there's class in session that day, then I have to work. So, I guess that translates to our discretionary day.
In either case, Columbus Day is not a holiday observed by either (or anybody?)...but it is known as Canadian Thanksgiving....so as a joke to having previously lived in Canada, I take that day off. Though I don't do the big turkey dinner(s) until regular Thanksgiving. Usually I just try to delivers land on that day and run other personal errands on that day. Like every few years there's that hike to the inaccessible (by foot) place to get my State ID renewed.
This year I'll probably just sleep off the Ohio LinuxFest. Though I do have a excess of vacation days acrued, and I'm at risk of hitting my maximum even before the Ohio LinuxFest....and with no Xmas plans on the horizon....or anything planned until Penguicon 7.0....I'll probably max out shortly after the event. So, may be in need to plan other ways to burn vacation days. Plus I've been thinking of other 'holidays' that I might use the discretionary day on instead.
Should be interesting to see what happens in the future...apparently, they are saying that they can't make us work on Veteran's Day anymore....though I would think students still need faculty to show up that day. Though they may distinguish between the teaching and non-teaching faculty....though how will the University run without us non-teaching faculty there? Personally, I don't miss not getting Veteran's Day as a holiday...since it wasn't a company holiday before I came to work a Kansas State University. Seems only government or related jobs observe it.
Anyhoo, it'll be interesting going to the Ohio LinuxFest...for the first time. Especially considering that I used to live in Columbus, Ohio.
Tuesday, April 08, 2008
Bleed Purple Today
Apparently, I've lost count again....today's was only donation number 32.
Was kind of a different experience. Guess people's schedules are different this year, this is normally a busy time of day to go for a donation. Like I didn't expect to only see one person waiting in the chairs....usually its at least half full.
There was no waiting for a bed, either. Plenty of empty ones.
Though I think it is time to switch arms.....seems it is getting harder and harder for them to find the vein. Today, was even worse....because they missed, and kept pushing the needle around trying to find it. Maybe a little more left, maybe deeper, maybe in more.... After that it went pretty good.
One thing that held....witnessed a fainting. Probably a higher probability given that this is a University setting. For me I have to be more careful during the summer blood drive...especially since it is so much hotter here in Manhattan, KS....
Was kind of a different experience. Guess people's schedules are different this year, this is normally a busy time of day to go for a donation. Like I didn't expect to only see one person waiting in the chairs....usually its at least half full.
There was no waiting for a bed, either. Plenty of empty ones.
Though I think it is time to switch arms.....seems it is getting harder and harder for them to find the vein. Today, was even worse....because they missed, and kept pushing the needle around trying to find it. Maybe a little more left, maybe deeper, maybe in more.... After that it went pretty good.
One thing that held....witnessed a fainting. Probably a higher probability given that this is a University setting. For me I have to be more careful during the summer blood drive...especially since it is so much hotter here in Manhattan, KS....
Sunday, February 10, 2008
More delays
It is 11:05ish and the Miami flight that should of left at 10:40 is still in the way...
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Oh no, update.
Now 16 miles from the airport...
Still limping... Seem to have it out of 1st now...
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Oh no
11 miles out on Kansas City, and we might not make it... The transmission is having issues...
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Roadrunner bound for Orlando, FL
Here I am on the Roadrunner Express, currently in Topeka, where we have to switch buses due to a flat.
It was already a late start leaving Manhattan, though the home pick up went better.
Should still make it to the airport in time to make my flight.
Though there are other people that might be cutting things too close.
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