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I thought I would mess around with email lj-posting. Yes, I'm behind
the times, but oh well.

I have returned to work after a 5 day absence, and I'm somewhat less
than enthused. However, I have much to do. I'm the lead this week, so
I'll be extra busy. "Queen Beeeeotch" is what my coworkers
affectionately call me.

The good news is that I woke up on time, despite the alluring entreaties
of my adorable, soft and cuddly feline companions.

Christmas cards...krikey! I have to work on those.

Anyone have a favorite beef stew recipe they like? I wish to make some
this weekend.

I hope everyone else's Monday is going well!

Musings on past financial woes

Note: I sent this via email post this morning, but it never showed up. Only my first email post showed up properly. So, I'll post it the old fashioned way. Hopefully this will not show up 4 times later on tonight:

I am reminded of a time about 5 years back when I went to a party at a friend’s house. Mind you, it was not a super close friend, but a work friend. And he himself was a cool guy. I left my purse in his bedroom, as did many other women attending the party. Eventually, friends of friends showed up. The party was quite lively and enjoyable.

Around Wednesday after the weekend party, it was time to withdraw some cash. I went to look for my ATM card, but it wasn’t to be found. Then I check my bank balance and it’s shy $700.

I was scared and angry by the experience, and annoyed at my naiveté. I was also amazed that no one checked for id at various places. The thief got gas, some toys, and a little shopping spree at Macy’s.

Fortunately, after making all the right phone calls to the Sheriff and the bank, I got my money back. But that means the bank ate the $700.

From that point onward, I always put see ID on the back of my credit and ATM cards. I don’t sign them. It’s interesting to see who cares about seeing my ID card and who does not. Target is an establishment that does not validate ID, for example.

Thankfully, I haven’t had another experience like that.