I mean, that's not really helpful advice. But point is it is manageable, but all of it doesn't need to be managed right now.

Suzi, that's a great vote of confidence, and yet, why would you want a position he's just described as horribly frustrating.

Yeah, that has crossed my mind. I'm kinda curious as it would give me management experience. I've been management adjacent before but it would be a good challenge. I've been with the company longer than him and have lots of great connections I could tap if I needed mentorship. But it isn't on offer now and it may never be. And that is ok too.

Maria - I'm glad your bf is there to help. Ginger - we need that teleporter so we can bip over there and be able to do more than wishing we could help.

So you know that thing where you're in a bar in the East Village, and like pretty much everyone else is literally half your age? Right.

I dunno Tom, I'm too old to go into bars much anymore, and when I do it seems like they are all way younger than half my age.

My brother, after years of resisting, has finally joined Facebook. And now he is finding out how much of a troll I really am.

Norse mythology is a particularly strong interest of his. He posted an illustration of Loki from a very old book, and said something about chaos, etc.

So I replied "WHAT. This looks nothing like that guy from The Avengers. I think you need to check your sources."

Maybe for good measure I should post a photo of HiddlesLoki.

Or of my Loki.

I love the way you play with you and your brother, Steph.

OMG, went out dancing tonight and it was PACKED--in addition to the usual crowd, there were a fair number who came for a competition that was happening, and I think some came because hey, Friday before Labor Day weekend is practically a holiday right? And then there was this huge crowd of folks who are in town for a zouk festival. It's not really similar to west coast swing at all, but there's some crossover, and they were SO fun to watch. It's an incredibly sexy dance, and I was so impressed (I later found out not of the folks I saw dancing and was so impressed by are all the teachers, so that made me feel slightly better). But also they were all pretty hot folks themselves, which helped. Just...damn, look at this (skip to about 40 seconds in): [link]

It was very intimidating to be on th same dance floor. But dang I wish I could dance like that! However, I can't imagine trying to learn it with the awkward dudes who are probably in the class. Also, I do not have appropriate hair to whip around during all the head and neck rolls.

Suzi, that's a great vote of confidence, and yet, why would you want a position he's just described as horribly frustrating.

This is my problem! But my current job is pretty frustrating anyway, and at least the promotion would set me up better for my next job? I would basically be looking to leave right now if everyone else hadn't beaten me to it! But now I have to stay for the team, at least for a while. So I might as well try to be the boss.

hmm ... they should add Zouk to So You Think You Can Dance