MysticFireTopaz
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Joined: 4/23/2005 From: Dallas/Ft. Worth, TX Status: offline
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Definitely started off on the wrong foot! I was already running later. There is a lot of road construction in my area, and this morning there was a new configuration of temporary lanes on the road I take to get to the freeway. The lane that I thought was for left-hand turns actually was for traffic in the opposite direction! I managed to get back on course. Naturally, there was a cop waiting for me. I expected her to pull me over once I made the left turn, as there was a nearby parking lot. Instead, she stopped me right in the left-turn lane and made everyone go around us. A couple of people cursed at her as they went by. After giving me the third degree, she asked "Were you just confused?" I told her I was very confused and very embarrassed. I was fortunate and did not receive a ticket. I'm sure I wasn't the only confused person who did a no-no today. Luckily, I wasn't hit and didn't get a ticket, and for that I'm thankful. But it is SO embarrassing to be pulled over and have everyone staring at you, right in a prominent place! Then, a few pieces of chocolate chip from my snack bar fell onto my shirt. I didn't notice it and somehow leaned forward against my desk and ground them in. I had to retire to the bathroom to get the stains out. Then I got a phone meeting request from my boss in Boston for a "one-on-one meeting." Since he usually ignores me, I was alarmed. It turns out he wants to have one of these meetings with everyone in the department, thank God. For the most part, I just tried to lay low, as I had a feeling it just wasn't one of my days.
< Message edited by MysticFireTopaz -- 4/18/2012 6:59:47 PM >
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