I’ve been so bad about blogging lately. I guess life’s kind of gotten in the way.

In short, I’m still currently with eBay – but I don’t know for how long. The company attempted to solve the situation with the coworker who is no longer a co-worker. (YEAY). It means we’re going to be even shorter staffed until September when they hire someone to replace them but… at least the work is getting done -and getting done right. I’m having to do overtime – but at least it’s expected and anticipated as the day goes on – and not dropped on me at 5:30 pm just before I leave. In that way, it’s an improvement.

Let’s see – Oh – Wednesday (June 4) was apparently the German “national day to be an asshole” anytime you see fit. I was in a great mood because it’s been sunny here for 3.5 weeks straight (yeah, knock me over) and in the 70’s and low 80’s. It’s just been beautiful, and a pleasure to go outside, ride my bike or walk. Heck, I’ve eaten my fair share of outdoors meals too – got to love the cafe, the umbrellas, and the pond at the office for that.

For the natives, however, it’s hot. My neighbor has been grumbling that it’s too sunny, too dry, and too hot. (for me, it’s just nice – but then I like to bake like a lizard on a rock in this warm weather…). It’s making me giggle – until Wednesday that is. You see, I came into contact with 4 complete assholes – doing rude stuff that well, even for here it’s considered rude and/or uncouth – and it was directed (in most cases) at me in some manner. I was like ok “what’s your issue” most of the time – but then, i guess it’s because they’re cranky because it’s “too hot”. (frigging complainers – wait until you experience over 100 degree temperatures for weeks at a time!) So what were they?

a) I’m riding my bike and have to merge into a round about. There’s no cars coming – and I merge in – then suddenly, there’s a new mercades behind me. I only have to go to the first street – so I pop in there and hop back onto the bike path as quickly as I can. The guy rolls down his electric passenger window, slows down and yells at me crap about having to merge into the round about (mind you i was RIDING IN THE GUTTER!). He was basically pissed that he had to slow down instead of blasting around it… god forbid, (asshole!).

b) I’m on the train into berlin, and holding onto the center pole between two doors. It’s rush hour, and there’s 4 of us where this is the only place we can get on/get off the train. Guy gets on, talking to his colleague. He holds on to the center pole, then decides to face her, and leans his complete back and body up against the pole (up his spine) crushing our hands, which we’re quickly removing saying OUCH! He looks at us, says “oh, excuse me” and then proceeds to do it again. We have to ride the train, hoping to not fall on the people next to us. (Asshole!!)

c) Headed home – have to take 2 trains back. It’s warm in the trains, and all the windows are open. I’m under one of them, sitting. Some girl from all the way on the other side of the train comes walking up closing the windows over all the other passengers (not just hers) the whole train car. Why? because it’s too noisy underground (it’s 2 stops and you’re in motion most of the time) . I was like get over yourself and re-opened the window over me – since she was clear at the other end of the train. Sure, it’s loud, but better to deal with 5 minutes of loud, than 30 minutes of hot, stinky, sweaty people (who won’t re-open a window if their life depended on it.) (RUDE!)

d) Second train home – i’m chatting on my cell phone with a box of dunkin donuts next to me. It’s a full car, so when some people get on, I politely move the box to my lap and keep chatting on the phone. Drunk teenager guy sits down next to me and starts making lewd comments in english (the other party can hear them) like suck my d**k, baby, don’t you wanna F**K, and so on. I replied with shut the fuck up – (does he talk to his mom like that?), and he continues on. I finally, rather than hanging up with the person I was talking to, step over the guy and move – finding another place further up the train. On his way out, he’s like walking past and trying to grab me. I shot him a bird.. but what an ASSHOLE!! (Is it any wonder I dislike 99% of German men?)

Tomorrow – pictures!