the drag
There are many ways to drag, and one is of course to drag things out. Drag it out to the point of feeling like you’re nearly insane. Other ways include but not limited to are drag racing, drag the river, drag things on the ground and taking a long drag. Don’t be a drag, man! I’m dragging ass, I need coffee. I hate this job so much I’m gonna drag up. Put some drag on that ball. What’s the coefficient of drag on that car. Drag queens are everywhere. Just drag and drop. Click and drag.
I applied with the state back in November for some Vo-Tech training and aid in finding new employment because I’m still considered disabled. That was about the time I started to feel healthy enough to do something with myself since my liver transplant and I also started this blog at about the same time. I was doing well as a top paid auto technician in Georgia at a major dealership before I fell ill but now with my body being immuno-suppressed for the remainder of my life to protect my liver from being killed by my own body I have to change trades. Even a small cut or break in the skin could easily lead to infections and that means like a week in the hospital, being pumped full of antibiotics or even death. I think you can see why being a mechanic would be a bad idea.
I want to learn another trade, something in the IT fields, like networking, yeah I’m pretty good with setting up and running small networks, for personal, home and small business. I used to own a small company in Atlanta called Alpha Computers. Building and selling PC’s and setting up networks and I also did some webmastering for several small companies, but I’ve lost a lot of those skills while I was ill. I’ve been really enjoying relearning html and now the inner workings of css which was just a pimple in webmastering back when I used to do it. I know I still have a long ways to go and now I want to get some formal training in that area. When I was younger I loved working outdoors in the garage, cold in the winter and hot in the summer never really bothered me much but now I want to work indoors dammit, so I’m not lamenting not being able to use my old technician skills as much as you might think.
Now for the real drag, I’m STILL waiting for the rusty ass gears of bureaucracy to move and shove things into the right position for me to go to school. They tested my psyche and determined that I would benefit from whatever money they spent on my behalf and I thought it was all set and done. Now they want me to go to an evaluation that will last an entire 6 or 7 workdays to determine what kind of placement I can get in classes and beyond. I half-heartedly understand why, but, what started out as them telling me that if things moved well I could get into spring classes. Now, it’s starting to look like I won’t even make the beginning of the summer class schedules!! I am yet to be even scheduled to go for the week long evaluation, it’s supposed to arrive in the mail and no word yet.
Yeah, its dragging ass, I picked a bad time to stop sniffing glue and quit smoking, hey, can I get a drag? If this shit keeps up they may be dragging the river for my body and then after all is said and done I hope I don’t get a job that sucks so bad that I just wanna drag up. Or maybe I could go bartend at one of those night clubs in the french quarter with the drag queen shows. And the state is just flat out being a damn drag! If I’m really lucky I’ll end up at a job where I can do a lot of click and drag. Ahh, screw it, maybe I’ll just toss it all and go drag racing! See ya on the blacktop, leadfoot.
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Oooh! I get to be first!
That sucks. Will they let you do some online classes? I love to learn, but I hate school! Not much tolerance for teachers. Not saying they can’t teach, they’re just to slow going about it for me.
On the drag: Tell me, please. What exactly is it that they drag? Why do they call it drag racing?
Ok, now that I, hopefully, made ya giggle have fun!
i’m dragging my sorry ass to bed. i like the header on this too…. still my favorite is the hearts and the guy/girl in it. take care. inky
You’re gonna get there! Keep the faith! In the meantime, go ride Top Thrill Dragster!
No, no, no … you can’t drag when it’s bureaucracy. You gotta harass, harass, harass. I learned that back when I was unemployed and wanted to go another direction. They even turned me down. I appealed and showed up at an arbitration. I won and started my re-training.
Then I went on a job interview for my “old” speciality and got it. Go figure.
My point is keep your chin up, be persistent and annoy the heck out of them if you want to start in the spring semester.
Hey…consider this your time off to enjoy life and have you a little bit ‘o fun. Then, all of a sudden, it’ll be over and you’ll be looking around yourself like Dorothy after her 3-heel click. Have FUN.
No time to read yet, but just wanted to say hello!
Sending out positive thoughts and a hug. Something will turn up, Seven. And if it’s not what you’re considering at the moment, maybe it will be even better. In the meantime, you’re making a lot of people happy by being here and sharing with us. AND, you’re adding to the beauty of the blog world with your wonderful designs. Original Sevens are popping up everywhere, and they’re fantastic.
Leaving a hug for you!
hmmm… sing Tommy James ‘draggin the line’ REAL loud.. drag some cavewoman inta yer cave for distraction purposes.. just dont drag yer knuckles bloody doin it!
make it a great day, maybe draw a drag-on.
The government no matter where it is are about as useful as used scented toilet paper I swear to gawd !
Don’t give up yet - they may dig their head out of their asses yet and drag up enough scratch for classes
yuck… governmental foot dragging sucks. Pester the hell out of them, and good luck to you. I could lend you the whips and chains if you think it’d help.
hugs
Myles
Micki= apparently not on the online classes. The school i will be attending is just a few miles from home so no big deal there. The term “drag” racing came about from when the cars launched off the starting line the front came up and the back of the car would sort of hunker down making it appear to be dragging the rear bumper on the ground! hehe!!!
inky= thanks, you take care too.
Nannerpeach= I know babe, just bitchin’ is all LOL thanks!!
Jeanette= always with the encouragement!! thanks sweetheart!! My chin is now up!!
Kat= YAY!! its Kat!! hi hon!!! I promise to have all the fun I can stand!! hehe!!
Angel= hi!!! *waveing* LOL
Karen= why thank you so much!! very nice!! *hugs backatcha*~!
Magz= now i got that old song stuck in my head!!! cool song tho hehe.!!
Terry= oh no!!! no giving up allowed here!! thanks!
Myles= yes!! whips and chains!! why didn’t I think of that!! oh yeah!!! *poink*~!
Drag your ass in for that placement testing young man! It may just make your time in school shorter because you can proficiency out of the things you have already mastered. And going to school longer than you really need to would be much more of a drag. Don’t make me drag you in there!
Lois Lane
What a drag!
Sorry, couldn’t resist.
Yeah, I suck.
Networking, eh? I’m playing around with that. Really studying for mechanical/aerospace engineering, but took a side class of networking. It’s fun.
But if you are off to the racetrack, gimme a call; I want a pit pass!!
good luck, sev! i know you’ll be able to get what you need… seems to me like you always do anyway
Dealing with government anything is such a drag. *hugs*
Have a fun day!
Unfortunately, you gotta roll the ball and chase after it going down the damn hill.
It’ll all work out. Just get on their case! Or I’ll do it… hmmm… *innocent grin*
ya know .. the opposite of “drag” can be “blow” … just sayin
Just be patient man. I know it sucks, but like what Kat said. Enjoy the time you have now. Hell, after your last comment to me, I’m almost expecting you to come visit us with …. hmmm…who’s coming to visit soon?
Lois= yes ma’am!! the draggin’ will commence shortly! hehe
Celti= !! smartass!! LOL at least I didn’t call you candy ass!!
tCj= yeah i like messing with it my self, but i’m diggin’ on the website stuff a lot more these days.
Sidra= hi dawlin!! *smooch*~!!
Brighton= why is that?? does anyone know?? hehe *hugs backatcha*~!!
Micki= visiting the old dog house can be fun and informative LOL
Angel= you’re back!! yay! now whats all this then about rolling a ball…? huh? hehe
Allie= you’re ONLY just sayin’? hmmm =(
Jethro= thanks dude! yeah, i’m secretly scheming a way to come to HOUSTON!!! oh yes!! hahaha but so far it’s not looking real good, we’ll see!
I need something to do in my spare time…. I could always roll two. LOL
Since this is my major I’ll give you some valuable advice.
If you have to take Gen eds (English, math, science, bla bla bal) take those first. That way when you get to the technical classes you’re studying current technology.
Hey kid. Give your pals the email of the place you’re applying and we’ll bombard the suckers till they “uncle.”
Hoss
Well I dragged my arse in here to say G’day to ya. Thanks for the visit and the link. Your blog rocks,
whaaaa!!!
Enjoy being the first of the day to stain the couch? ;P
Playing with webstuff is fun. I agree. And its even more fun when ya got the time, which obviously you have more of. I may even be forced to throw a few bucks your way for a site redesign….
*spank*
Good Morning Sunshine!!! Haven’t heard from you in awhile and thought I would drop a line. Your site is getting more and more interesting everyday! Hope you are having a fabulous day!
Isn’t this east coast weather wonderful! Finally!
Love,
Lilly
Spank ‘em til they bleed. That is how one garners the attention of our bureaucratical bobbysoxers. Iffen that fails, flog them about the head and shoulders with a thousand copies of the paperwork you had to fill out JUST THIS FAR to reach your goals.
You’ll do great, Seven… bravo to you!
Hey Sev, it’s going to work out…whatever happens. Look at all this positive energy being dragged your way! Go take that testing, and who knows, maybe they’ll offer you a job with the government where you can change the system from the inside out. (Or would THAT be a drag?)
Either way, consider yourself hugged. xo
Angel= thanks for the 2nd one!! LOL silly!!! *smooches*~!
Becka= much appreciated love!!! sounds like some gooood advice
OHS= thanks guy! but I don’t even have an email for the wankers!! =(
Aiyana= thanks sweetie! so does your’s! welcome to tha doghouse!!
tCj= thanks hon, and yeah, I love staining couches LOL, hmm… i see a cool new stained couch header in your future…. xoxox’s~!!
Lilly= gud’ afternoon dawlin! *hugz* and yeah, the weather has been very nice!!!
Angie= thanks sweetheart!!! and thanks for forwarding those pics from your visit!!! damn you look sooo good in them!!!
Last Girl= wow, you give the bestest hugs!! Backatcha hon!!!
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I got some WD-40 for those rusty wheels, it’s yours hon. *smooch*
It’ll happen bud, just keep the faith. I wish you the best of luck in whatever field you choose.
Now lets go drag racin.
Ha *snork*!! (I only sent you the pictures that weren’t shots of the inside of my nose, my double chin, or my evil Ms. Hyde look…)
that is a drag, se7en!!!
I hope they drag your ass into classes soon…
Holy Shit! Talk about 180’s - luck to ya on this kinda life change!
Remember, the squeaky wheel get the grease - just bitch, bitch…
Now, we can talk drag racing any time!
I’m a strong believer in everything happening when it’s supposed to happen. Sometimes, you’re way down the road before you look back and see that it all makes sense.
hi bill,
thought i’d let you know that someone decided to destroy me and my character online with this new blog site
http://roastinginky.blogspot.com/
they are mocking me and it is because i did not mention their names but vented this past week.. so they are being vengeful and well go read it.
i will come back eventually but not on blogger. i may go to typepad or whatever.
i was wondering since they are being so cowardly and not saying who they are… i
is there any way you or community justice could try to figure out who it is who is doing this to me?
thanks, amy
please take down my post from your sidebar. thanks.