Monthly Archive for February, 2006

Birds, Snakes, and Babies, Oh My!

Girl Friday’s picturesque environment means more than just getting a tan at lunch. Wildlife works its way into the building and apartments on a weekly basis…

Girl Friday recently freaked out about a hummingbird that flew into the office. Considering that a hummingbird flaps its wings about 80 times per second, Girl Friday was reticent about catching it. Apparently forgetting the door through which it flew, the frightened bird tried repeatedly to escape through the tall glass panes at Girl Friday’s cubicle. Luckily, a handy custodial worker came in to save the day. With Mary Poppins-like bird bewitching abilities, Miguel held the hummingbird and returned it safely to the hibiscus trees that surround the building.

Another encounter with nature was a little too close for comfort for one frightened tenant. She discovered a snake slithering through her apartment! Her high-pitched plea for help caused Girl Friday and the staff to assume the worst—the poor boa constrictor in Britney Spears’ video wanted revenge! Thankfully this was not the case, and yet another fearless maintenance worker charmed the snake and set it free in the wetlands by the soccer field.

Finally, the most shocking story of all is about the frightful home-births families are performing in their apartments. According to their self-published newsletter, the births are natural and not at all scary. Girl Friday wonders why pets aren’t allowed if home births are? This isn’t the worst part of the news either…mothers giving birth without the guidance of neutral and unbiased medical staff are naming their babies atrociously trendy names like Ashton and Pepper. What child should have to bear the moniker of a punk ass actor who’s closer in age to his stepdaughters than his wife? How fair is it for a defenseless baby to be associated with Rebecca Romjin’s upcoming cheesetastic WB show? Just something to consider…

Girl Friday’s office life may have changed, but the dramadies continue!

Girl Friday Falls Into Work Related Complacency

The thing about temping that Girl Friday loved was its entire nature of impermanence. Even in a long-term assignment, Girl Friday could always see the so-called light at the end of the tunnel. She believed that working as a temp helped her reserve her mental faculties for after hours when she could muse over her diary and write spiteful things. Now as a fully obligated worker bee, she is being lulled by the quiet hum of white noise into pink-collar depression. Is this really all there is? Do I make a difference? Is this meaningful? Girl Friday doesn’t claim to understand universal quandaries, but does know that an 8 to 5 job is not conducive to her writing life!

The nature of a Superheroine is to rise above challenges, no matter how small, and turn ordinary life into the most extraordinary adventure. Girl Friday is blessed to know such wonderful women that have larger than life goals and the skills to accomplish everything they tackle. As we speak, Girl Friday is fighting the good fight against complacency with her stalwart determination and sensible, yet fashionable office attire.

Will Girl Friday’s dream of writing the Great American novel be realized, or will she be mired in the quicksand of mediocrity?

Details to come, Paris to approve!