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you won't like me when I'm angry...

Actually, to be honest, i don't really "do" anger. I've never really got the hang of it, I don't shout, often. I don't think of myself as having a temper. For me, anger often manifests itself as tears. I think anger is a really scary emotion, and I think (not ...

Posted on Wed 18th June 2008 by becca | Link | General Job Personal | Comments: 7

Trying to post more often

I've been trying to get into the habit of posting more often, without posting boring stuff and making you all fall asleep! DC once told us at work that if a blog can't be updated at least twice a week then its a bit pointless. But I don't know that ...

Posted on Sun 1st June 2008 by becca | Link | General Job Personal | Comments: 6

Five (5) lessons to make you think about the way we TREAT people.

These were sent to me by a lady I work with and they are quite sweet, and make you think, some people may find them a bit saccharine but I think they are great.. 1 - First Important Lesson - Cleaning Lady. During my second month of college, our professor ...

Posted on Tue 22nd April 2008 by becca | Link | General Job Personal Thoughts | Comments: 6

Of blogs and fans and fame...

I've been the "people's blogger" this week at work and have really enjoyed it, although having to write a blog entry a day is bloody hard! I have so much more respect for people who manage to do it than ever before. But it has left me feeling invigorated and ...

Posted on Sun 13th April 2008 by becca | Link | General Job Personal | Comments: 9

Country Mouse

I had a day out in the big city yesterday :) I was invited to London to visit Good technologies to talk about what I do. I felt like the Country Mouse gone to visit her big city cousin!! But I had a fantastic time, everyone was so kind, ...

Posted on Fri 26th October 2007 by becca | Link | Job | Comments: 2

A story...

My new job is full of storytellers and i love it! When TK goes on leave i'm going to be taking over one of our story sites, just to keep it running and bubbling along. As part of this she sent me the following lovely story that one of our ...

Posted on Wed 5th September 2007 by becca | Link | Job | Comments: 2

What a week

Ok, now i'm over the initial excitement, and then fear!! I can post properly! I found out on friday that my 3 month secondment was going to be made permanent and i am over the moon, I love my job and never thought i'd be in a position to say ...

Posted on Wed 29th August 2007 by becca | Link | General Job Personal | Comments: 0

happy happy

I got it! :D

Posted on Fri 24th August 2007 by becca | Link | General Job Personal | Comments: 4

Am i a rebel?

I dyed my hair bright pink this weekend and subsequently got some funny looks walking to work this weekend (pictures to follow when I'm at home and Dave can tell me how to upload them :)). The funny looks got me thinking, I think I look quite smart in my ...

Posted on Mon 6th August 2007 by becca | Link | General Job Personal Thoughts | Comments: 7

That Friday Feeling

I read a *lot* of blogs. That is my job, however, something I've noticed today is that a lot of blogs have a kind of theme, one very cool blog I was reading today has each entry labelled as a song title, which I found ...

Posted on Fri 13th July 2007 by becca | Link | General Job Personal Thoughts | Comments: 2

General update

Things that are happening at the moment: (Work) +I'm now posting as part of my job on 3 forums and loving every minute of it. +I've had some really excellent feedback and posts etc in the last few weeks. +I feel like I've proved myself whilst my manager has been ...

Posted on Tue 10th July 2007 by becca | Link | General Job Personal | Comments: 0

yummy yummy yummy!!

Whilst in Wales last year Dave and I got a taste for Welsh cakes... and now I have just found a recipe... Yum I found it whilst on my blog search. I'm not finding much Norwich Unionness, but hey, there is still time!!

Posted on Wed 4th July 2007 by becca | Link | General Job Personal | Comments: 0

"I started a blog...

whilst trawling the interweb for comments about Norwich Union, i cam across the following song: it was on This Blog and made me think!! I quite like it, its catchy, and quite fun.

Posted on Wed 4th July 2007 by becca | Link | Job songs | Comments: 0

Local radio

I have to admit I'm a fan of local radio, and have been for years. Most people just think I'm sad, but I love it :). When i was at 6th Form my friends and i used to listen to the radio in our form room and ring the radio ...

Posted on Tue 3rd July 2007 by becca | Link | General Job Personal Thoughts | Comments: 2

Slightly belated entry for tom!!

I've had a good week at work, a couple of wins which is always good and most importantly i'm enjoying going to work which i love!! Getting quite frustrated with some of the sites i try and use - technorati is just doing my head in, i do't know if ...

Posted on Sat 23rd June 2007 by becca | Link | Job | Comments: 0

"smile as you dial"

Thoughts as I walked into work today... When I first started working in the call centre I remember seeing signs up to the outbound teams that they should "smile as they dial" twee I know, but something that stuck with me throughout my time in the call centre, I *always* ...

Posted on Thu 7th June 2007 by becca | Link | Job Thoughts | Comments: 1

Blogging properly

I've been reading This book for work and am finding myself wanting to do 2 things a) blog more b) blog better. I'm still not 100% sure on the book, I kind of agree with what Tracy has said (my new boss) that they need to find their ...

Posted on Wed 6th June 2007 by becca | Link | Books Job | Comments: 1

First couple of days

I'm having a great time already in my new job, I already feel engaged and motivated to work hard and make it work. Today at our meeting Darren showed us this video, I found it a really compelling ...

Posted on Tue 5th June 2007 by becca | Link | Job Personal | Comments: 0

Other great thngs about my job....

(other than, naturally getting the job!!) #101 - not getting dripped on everytime it rains!!

Posted on Wed 30th May 2007 by becca | Link | Job | Comments: 0