tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18394742.post5873545698655543199..comments2023-12-12T08:22:49.015-07:00Comments on navel gazing at its finest: The Operations Manual I'm Writing Is Slowly Sucking The Creative Life Force Out of My Brain - Somebody Heeeeeeeeelp MeeeeeeeeeeeTheOneTrueSuehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04756132396031048647noreply@blogger.comBlogger61125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18394742.post-88560322363965664242008-10-23T22:07:00.000-06:002008-10-23T22:07:00.000-06:00I understand what you're going through. I took e...I understand what you're going through. I took engineering classes for ..um.. four years and then decided to change to Literature, Writing, and Film.. and I have married a engineer.. I'm happy that I can understand half of what he is talking about, but I don't care nearly as much as I used to. I really think engineers need more English classes. They need better communication skills. Or more charity so that they can learn not to look down on people and make things seem so mysterious. (It would really drive me bats when my dad and brothers would talk about computer stuff and never explain anything to me when I asked questions when I was growing up.)Michaela Stephenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04163084369311708249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18394742.post-62230359568186061732008-10-11T22:35:00.000-06:002008-10-11T22:35:00.000-06:00your boys face is priceless.your boys face is priceless.Pamelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18030757782954488154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18394742.post-37550986432190657792008-10-11T09:57:00.000-06:002008-10-11T09:57:00.000-06:00I sympathize. I've been designing installation ins...I sympathize. I've been designing installation instruction sheets for blinds and shades. I grit my teeth and remind myself I'm making money. Sigh.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18394742.post-89901886490837693672008-10-10T23:14:00.000-06:002008-10-10T23:14:00.000-06:00If you could get a check for lying around in your ...If you could get a check for lying around in your favorite shirt... that would be the ultimate wouldn't it!!!!<BR/><BR/>Ah I love an honest person.Damien Stepickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02861782643548746956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18394742.post-53944873848631521482008-10-10T19:34:00.000-06:002008-10-10T19:34:00.000-06:00Oh, I SO have to comment on your blog! I just disc...Oh, I SO have to comment on your blog! I just discovered today thanks to mormon mommy blogs. I was a technical writer for a civil engineering firm for 3 miserable years! I totaly empathize where you are coming from. Thanks for dredging up such painful memories and making me laugh about them :) I'll definitely be coming back for more. Now, if I could just regain my creative juices that they sucked from my brain...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18394742.post-5198285889640339372008-10-09T20:12:00.000-06:002008-10-09T20:12:00.000-06:00My husband speaks "Engineer" to me. I might have ...My husband speaks "Engineer" to me. I might have to hire you to translate. Although, it does make for interesting fights when we don't really understand each other. Oh, wait, that might have something to do with him being a male and me a female. Do you know anyone who can translate for that, too?MakingChangeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08174581407180710720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18394742.post-30436660945325852092008-10-09T14:51:00.000-06:002008-10-09T14:51:00.000-06:00You should just wear a T-shirt with your blog addr...You should just wear a T-shirt with your blog address scrolling across your chest so they can see how smart you really are.Juliannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01142847731212742672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18394742.post-64723026050753007372008-10-08T17:32:00.000-06:002008-10-08T17:32:00.000-06:00Ok, this so not about your post.YOU, yes, YOU had ...Ok, this so not about your post.<BR/><BR/>YOU, yes, YOU had to get me hooked on My Super Hopeless Romance. (by the way I do love your blog) Seriously, its like I need a fix, and I can't leave her a comment, HOW FRUSTRATING.<BR/><BR/>Marketing Guy is a "Legend In His Own Mind".<BR/><BR/>I bet he is one of those "its all about me" guys. Am I judging?Kaye Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05149963938177172532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18394742.post-40219464989147423792008-10-08T12:48:00.000-06:002008-10-08T12:48:00.000-06:00You really need to let them read your blog. Then t...You really need to let them read your blog. Then they'd like, totally respect you and stuff.annie valentinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09259818466629913925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18394742.post-44197227281233344542008-10-08T10:25:00.000-06:002008-10-08T10:25:00.000-06:00Wow...you've PINNED the engineers...My fiance is a...Wow...you've PINNED the engineers...<BR/><BR/>My fiance is an engineer. When we were cleaning out our closets, he tossed 42 brand new t-shirts into the "Goodwill" bin so he could make room for the 10 t-shirts he wore in a cycle during undergrad. <BR/><BR/>"10" is being nice. It's more like four...and it's more like hole-y.<BR/><BR/>What gives? hahahaBrittany Kalaj Margulieuxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04702159227879092179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18394742.post-34543593516264597942008-10-08T10:23:00.000-06:002008-10-08T10:23:00.000-06:00Don't they know that you are brilliant & q...Don't they know that you are brilliant & quasi-famous? I mean, PLEASE!! <BR/><BR/>I worked for years as a project manager and tech writer with programmers creating 'service management' software. It was mind-numbing work and I never got over how EVERYTIME I did ANYTHING they responded with pleasant surprise. I have to admit, however, it was nice being the most fabulous one in the room by sheer default. Work It!Heather G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/17087901611632530112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18394742.post-8351712483144769182008-10-08T10:00:00.000-06:002008-10-08T10:00:00.000-06:00Nope. Apparently, we're all married to them. I eve...Nope. Apparently, we're all married to them. I even married into a family of engineers, from my FIL all the way down to the baby brother, and all kinds of engineering: chemical, mechanical, software (2 of those), electrical, and civil.<BR/><BR/>Family dinner conversation is a blast, let me tell ya.Annette Lyonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12493583432919249814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18394742.post-15960195267565288252008-10-08T09:56:00.000-06:002008-10-08T09:56:00.000-06:00Geez louise, who knew there were so many engineers...Geez louise, who knew there were so many engineers? Is anyone NOT married to an engineer? <BR/><BR/>;>TheOneTrueSuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04756132396031048647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18394742.post-64107757803652304272008-10-08T09:15:00.000-06:002008-10-08T09:15:00.000-06:00I'm an engineer, and the marketing people at my co...I'm an engineer, and the marketing people at my company are WAY more fashionable than I am. I am very jealous of them when they breeze into the cafeteria in their fancy clothes, as I sit there in my somewhat less appealing khakis and buttondown, then I think, my degree is worth more, and I'll always make more, and I'm okay with that, because at the end of the day, one day, I'll be there boss. And I chuckle to myself. And I understand how things work. And I'm a girl. Awesome. Keep on doing what you do lady.Leeniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03669831201059037034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18394742.post-44481419272502535322008-10-08T08:10:00.000-06:002008-10-08T08:10:00.000-06:00Loved the small talk. Respect is sure hard to com...Loved the small talk. Respect is sure hard to come by, especially be engineers. Totally agree that what would make me the most satisfied is getting my paycheck for doing absolutely nothing.<BR/><BR/>Great post, and WOW, look at all the comments......POPULAR<BR/><BR/>Have a great day!Blog Stalkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01409667573669057525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18394742.post-32141583311072136922008-10-08T06:18:00.000-06:002008-10-08T06:18:00.000-06:00Anyone who can do the quality of writing you do is...Anyone who can do the quality of writing you do is entitled to wear anything they want, as long as it covers their nakedness! BTW, did you ever fix that hole in your pants?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18394742.post-82189583432577156022008-10-08T00:52:00.000-06:002008-10-08T00:52:00.000-06:00Your lack of creative life force was still enough ...Your lack of creative life force was still enough to make me laugh out loud, long and hard (LOLLAH.) Yeah, I'm married to an engineer. (But he doesn't wear shirts with holes in them. Usually. Any more.)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18394742.post-56248593280213752752008-10-07T22:30:00.000-06:002008-10-07T22:30:00.000-06:00Hahaha! My husband is an Engineer and he totally h...Hahaha! My husband is an Engineer and he totally has shirts that he wore in high school.<BR/>Kudos to your translation abilities! I need someone like you to come and live with me. :)Amateur Stephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11915173800044113605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18394742.post-58648605668606326882008-10-07T22:20:00.000-06:002008-10-07T22:20:00.000-06:00You capture the engineers perfectly!You capture the engineers perfectly!Heidihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12660156433881882098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18394742.post-31044722354546002422008-10-07T20:37:00.000-06:002008-10-07T20:37:00.000-06:00PS I just saw your picture on the sidebar. You're ...PS I just saw your picture on the sidebar. You're so pretty! I LOVE the 'do!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18394742.post-54467315263879574142008-10-07T19:08:00.000-06:002008-10-07T19:08:00.000-06:00Thank you for letting me be a fly on the wall. My ...Thank you for letting me be a fly on the wall. My husband works in the Army Corps of Engineers as an active duty soldier. I accept your commiserations. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18394742.post-41050958463680340832008-10-07T18:58:00.000-06:002008-10-07T18:58:00.000-06:00I'm impressed with your translation skills. I hav...I'm impressed with your translation skills. I have engineer qualities, but desire a marketing sense of style. Does that compute? I enjoy your blog - you're hysterical.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15675405334668012214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18394742.post-4311974712290427822008-10-07T17:06:00.000-06:002008-10-07T17:06:00.000-06:00I married an Enginerd. As far as translating to "n...I married an Enginerd. As far as translating to "normalese," he's pretty good. He would never condescend to a tech writer. Perhaps because he married one and knows better. I actually started out studying electrical engineering before switching to technical writing. For some reason, most people don't understand the jump. Makes perfect sense to me, though.<BR/><BR/>But I know exactly what you mean. I took one of my husband's shirts to D.I. a few years ago because it was looking pretty faded and worn. Guess who got in trouble for getting rid of "the" favorite shirt? Yup. I even went back down there to try to get it back. (If you've ever seen the room where they sort stuff at D.I., you'll see why I took one look and gave up. Absolutely huge.)<BR/><BR/>Lesson learned: never, ever try to do husband a favor by cleaning out his side of the closet. Ever. Apparently, his shirts are not only like old friends, they are like his children.Sister Pottymouthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10987391736782375817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18394742.post-4358869144268253692008-10-07T17:04:00.000-06:002008-10-07T17:04:00.000-06:00I know the feeling... I work with all men who wond...I know the feeling... I work with all men who wonder why I don't put effort into my wardrobe... hmmm, could it just be because I'm lazy and have a moral opposement to flirting with married men??? Really?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18394742.post-5375231430165102432008-10-07T15:51:00.000-06:002008-10-07T15:51:00.000-06:00I would have stuck my tongue out at marketing guy ...I would have stuck my tongue out at marketing guy just for an added effect! :)Kritta22https://www.blogger.com/profile/04360416504582862662noreply@blogger.com