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#292696 - 12/23/04 05:39 PM
Resolution
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Do you have a New Year's Resolution?
Mine will be to lose a minimum of 15 lbs. That will make me happy.
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#292697 - 12/23/04 05:42 PM
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To keep calmer than I do now. I need to chill out!
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#292698 - 12/23/04 05:50 PM
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Mine will be to lose a minimum of 15 lbs. That will make me happy.
Mine is to grow 7 inches taller so I won't have to lose weight.
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#292699 - 12/23/04 05:51 PM
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If only that were possible!!
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#292700 - 12/23/04 05:57 PM
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To keep calmer than I do now. I need to chill out!
That's a good one, I may join you on that one.
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#292701 - 12/23/04 06:01 PM
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To lose the rest of my weight from having my first child (born 7-14-04). Does it ever go away?
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#292702 - 12/23/04 07:24 PM
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Well, my last child is now 29 years old and I have spent every one of those 29 years trying to lose that last 10/15 pounds!!  But then, I suppose that if I would actually use that excerise bike in the bedroom that currently holds my husbands shirts it might help!!  I try not to "do the resolution thing" but may need to resolve to learn meditation this year, to keep my sanity!!
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#292703 - 12/23/04 07:27 PM
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I resolve to start taking medication to "chill out". My SVP actually told someone yesterday that I get too stressed out about things...imagine that...a compliance specialist that is too stressed out...wonder why...
I also resolve not to physically attack the Loan Officers anymore...
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#292705 - 12/23/04 07:53 PM
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Last year I resloved to loose 150 pounds, which I did...does getting a divorce count?
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#292706 - 12/23/04 08:01 PM
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EXERCISE . . .exxxxercise . . .ExErCiSe!!!!
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#292707 - 12/23/04 08:08 PM
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I've made significant changes for myself in the last 4 months. My resolution is to avoid fear of change and to continue on my path to happiness!
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#292708 - 12/23/04 08:17 PM
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I resolve to start taking medication to "chill out". My SVP actually told someone yesterday that I get too stressed out about things...imagine that...a compliance specialist that is too stressed out...wonder why...
Same here but my SVP tells me to my face, daily! 
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#292709 - 12/23/04 08:20 PM
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I think my SVP didn't tell me to my face because he was afraid he would further exacerbate my stress and give me a heart attack. I can see the headlines now... 29 year old dead from job-related coronary - SVP in custody ...
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#292710 - 12/23/04 08:42 PM
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I got told on my evaluation that I need to chill out. They put me on 'stress medication' earlier this year when I started having chest pain. At 29 that seems a bit extreme. I plan to find another way to control it this year!
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#292711 - 12/23/04 08:55 PM
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Beagles22 - sounds like you and I are in the same boat. Both 29 and facing heart trouble...hmmm...not good...
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#292712 - 12/23/04 09:38 PM
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Could it be our line of work? 
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#292713 - 12/23/04 10:01 PM
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I too found that my stress level was way too high. I went cold turkey on caffiene (was drinking 4 16 oz. cups of coffee and 3-4 sodas per day), and though I suffered horrible headaches for about 3 weeks, when I got passed the headaches I was amazed how much my blood pressure had dropped. 2 years later, I still drink decaf, although I allow myself 1 Dr. Pepper per day. Oh, and I escalated the amount of exercise I was doing. I won't say I'm stress free, but I'm much closer than I used to be.
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#292714 - 12/23/04 11:24 PM
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Just to try and be an all around better person. Treat my fellow man better.
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#292717 - 12/24/04 02:09 PM
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I have resolved to make some much needed major changes in my life. Haven't been happy for quite some time now, and I just need to clear out some stuff in my life. I could use a prayer or two to help me get through what I need to do. I appreciate it, and Happy New Year to everyone here at BOL.
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#292718 - 12/24/04 05:46 PM
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Weird. I'm 29 and got told that I'm too stressed out! Maybe it's the added fact that we're gonna be 30?!
My New Year's Resolution is: to go back on my diet and to try not to be so mean.
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#292719 - 12/24/04 05:57 PM
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Find a job outside of the banking industry. Pleeeeeeeeaaaaassssseeeee!
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#292720 - 12/24/04 06:04 PM
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Mine's going to be to finally start my cult. Anyone want to join?
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#292721 - 12/24/04 06:32 PM
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I have resolved to make some much needed major changes in my life. Haven't been happy for quite some time now, and I just need to clear out some stuff in my life. I could use a prayer or two to help me get through what I need to do. I appreciate it, and Happy New Year to everyone here at BOL.
Mark, prayers and positive thoughts headed down to you from up north (New England that is).
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#292722 - 12/24/04 07:17 PM
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I have resolved to make some much needed major changes in my life. Haven't been happy for quite some time now, and I just need to clear out some stuff in my life. I could use a prayer or two to help me get through what I need to do. I appreciate it, and Happy New Year to everyone here at BOL.
I hear ya, good luck and stay strong!!!
I went through the same thing in 2001. Stuff like lying, cheating boyfriend, job with the boss from he!!...stuff like that. You'll feel better after... 
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#292725 - 12/27/04 04:56 PM
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To be nicer to telemarketers.
Why?
If you want to be really nice, talk to them for a long time, ask lots of questions, and give them self confidence by ALMOST buying their products.
Or make them laugh. For example if a carpet cleaning company calls ask if they can get lots of blood out of the carpet in the next hour or so!
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#292726 - 12/28/04 02:11 PM
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I have found that if you very nicely ask telemarketers for their home phone numbers so you can call THEM back at supper time they will usually leave you alone.
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#292727 - 12/28/04 02:17 PM
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I'll try to be nicer to people I do not like, but have to see on a daily basis.
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#292728 - 12/28/04 02:55 PM
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Just put your number on the do not call list and don't worry about talking to telemarketers.
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#292731 - 12/28/04 03:31 PM
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Just put your number on the do not call list and don't worry about talking to telemarketers.
I actually enjoy calls from telemarketers now. Once you realize that letting them talk to your 6 year old child instead of you when they ask for the lady of the house is really really funny, it's a blast.
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#292732 - 12/28/04 03:34 PM
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That's funny, Michael. Now my 8 year old loves to answer the phone, and I think it is funny,t oo.
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#292735 - 12/28/04 03:56 PM
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Oh, techniques for the business to business telemarketer:
1) "Sorry don't have that in my budget, you need to call around October."
2) Transfer them to the extension of someone you KNOW to be out of the office.
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#292739 - 12/28/04 06:17 PM
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I have found that if you very nicely ask telemarketers for their home phone numbers so you can call THEM back at supper time they will usually leave you alone.
That's a good one; some more:
Speak a foreign gibberish language. This works for panhandlers on the street too.
(In response to carpet cleaning services). “You clean carpets? Fantastic, you’re just what I need. Can you get blood out of carpets? Yes? A whole lot of blood? I’ve got a lot of blood on my carpet, it’s everywhere, and I need some help, fast. Can you come over right away? But don’t let anyone know you’re coming OK?”
If they want to give you a loan, tell them you just filed for bankruptcy and you could sure use some money.
Telemarketer: “How are you today?” Response: “Well, that’s so nice of you to ask. As a matter of fact, I’m a bit upset because my cat got the runs. And you know, just last night, I felt this twinge in my back as I was bending over to take care of a hangnail on my big toe. Have you ever had one of those? I hope not, because it’s as bad as an itchy scalp, and I’ve got that all the time. You just don’t know the pain I’m in…etc”
“We had an outbound-only phone at a tiny little company I worked for briefly... when it rang, it tended to get answered with “Joe's Porno Shop” or something equally off-putting. Compounding the irony was the fact that it was outbound-only because it was the line the company used for, get this, telemarketing.”
Telemarketer: “Is Mr. or Mrs. Maynard there?” Response: “No I’m sorry, they’re not.” Telemarketer: “When will they be in?” Response: “Well, they died…”
Telemarketer: Is this Mr. Smith?
Response: Yes
Telemarketer: How are you today?
Response: Fine thank you.
Telemarketer: I’m conducting a survey on behalf of candidate Stanley Liebigski. Could I ask you a few questions?
Response: You just did.
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#292740 - 12/28/04 06:24 PM
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I usually don't have resolutions because I've never known anyone to actually follow through with them. However, if I had one, it would be to help as many people as I can in 2005. I'm always willing to help someone but between my two jobs it's rather difficult. This year however I intend to focus more on the needs of others. It's better to give than to receive.  ...or something like that. As far as telemarketers, my father used to get p'od at them for calling right at dinner time. So one time he told them that Mr.>>>> had died. The telemarketer stuttered for awhile, quickly apologized and hung up. My father did not receive another marketing call for an entire year, guess they figured he didn't actually die. We had a good laugh about it.
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#292742 - 12/28/04 10:19 PM
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I resolve to be nicer to those I love, and those I don't. Sorry if that sounds like a Miss America answer, but it's the truth. I'm pretty hot headed anymore, and I've always been the peacemaker. Just taking a step back to look at myself...
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#292743 - 12/28/04 10:21 PM
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I took a step back to look at myself...then another, then another...then another.......
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#292744 - 12/28/04 10:21 PM
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I resolve to be Miss America...
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#292745 - 12/28/04 10:22 PM
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LOL
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#292746 - 12/28/04 10:32 PM
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Right P, I don't do handouts, I want to help someone with what they want to do. For example, my boyfriend wants to finish school...so I've been encouraging him to continue, helping him with questions he has in regards to his assignments etc...just helping people in general.
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#292748 - 12/28/04 11:01 PM
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Miss Congeniality! Did you know there is a sequel on the way?
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#292751 - 01/03/05 05:18 PM
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Miss Congeniality!
Did you know there is a sequel on the way?
Are you serious?
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#292753 - 01/04/05 12:42 AM
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I'm still Jokerman...still on track for my resolution  Actually my other resolution was to get my house in order, but I am giving myself a full year to finish, so I don' tneed to even start on that til Dec 05ish I believe there is no job that can be done better than the last second job!
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#292754 - 01/04/05 01:52 PM
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A church I pass every day had a new sign this morning:
"May your troubles be as short-lived as your New Year's resolutions."
I loved it - just started laughing as I drove to work.
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#292756 - 01/04/05 03:35 PM
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Well, it's 3 days into the New Year.
Have any of you already given up your resolutions?
Not given up exactly, just had a lapse. I resolved to be positive this year. I had been scheduled to have yesterday off for 3 weeks. So, Sunday night, I stayed up very late, reading and watching movies, cuz I knew I could sleep in. At 9:00 yesterday morning, the bank sent a friend over to tell me that I had to come in. Unbeknownst (sp) to me, 2 officers had asked for yesterday off, and been told no. I'm not an "officer" per say, and needless to say, I almost called to say "I'll come in tomorrow and clean out my office." I was pretty hacked off. The area I'm in frequently allows one person off on a Monday, even if it is the 3rd. So.........I backslid, but I'm better this morning.
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#292758 - 01/04/05 08:15 PM
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Elena, I think that you had a legitimate reason to be upset. They sent someone over?! Being positive is fine but being totally unemotional was not part of your resolution!
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#292760 - 01/04/05 11:46 PM
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It is good to know some things never change. Your wit survived your childhood.
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