Thursday, March 30, 2006

can't stand the heat

Akiyoshi YakitoriAnd so the saying goes If you can't stand the heat, get out of the kitchen. 27ºC is the comfortable temperature for some students and work-mates! That is when still wearing a full sleaved shirt / blouse and a jacket. I tried many times to explain the comfort zone concept. So here it is:
For temperature, the comfort zone is about 20-22ºC for a clothed person in the winter, and 20-24ºC in the summer. An increase in temperature above the comfort level may make you tired and sleepy. A decrease in temperature may make you restless and less attentive.
Please note well - tired and sleepy! Feel free to read on at the ergonomics4schools - temperature page if you remain unconvinced.

usagi-mesenYesterday was the last working shift for both Jen and I. Nova has been jettisoned from our lives and livelihoods. Wes, also recently finished, is getting on a jet plane in a matter of hours. Happy and sad at the same time. I wanted a photo taken with the staff after I finished last night, but a no-go there, so here's the Usagi... that cute, pouting little character who is the mascot of the company - also produces some interesting results if you Google Image Search without the company name!

Once again, Into the Fire at our beloved IACE Travel Agent, where the #1 comment by all friends on entering is Geeeze, it's HOT in here... Nonetheless, today I collected my ticket for Shanghai; Nikki and Rodney inquired about Round-The-World options for their next adventure.

So I shall cool myself with a few beers and say farewell to Hiroshima friends tomorrow night. It's time for sayonara from this melting pot of fun, numerous heroics, vending machines, antics, shockers, fears, tunes, dancing faces, challenges, mini-skirts, hang-overs, trembling apartment buildings, dramas, the bizarre, mobile phone dialogues, festivals, white-board marker fumes, bicycles, raw eggs, temples, sun burns, coffee, ...

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

Dear Employees:

It has been brought to management's attention that some individuals throughout the company have been using foul language during the course of normal conversation with their co-workers. Due to complaints received from some employees who may be easily offended, this type of language will no longer be tolerated.

We do, however, realize the critical importance of being able to accurately express your feelings when communicating with co-workers.

Therefore, we are providing a list of 18 new and innovative "TRY SAYING" phrases so that proper exchange of ideas and information can continue in an effective manner.

1) TRY SAYING:
I think you could use more training.
INSTEAD OF:
You don't know what the f___ you're doing.

2) TRY SAYING:
She's an aggressive go-getter.
INSTEAD OF:
She's a ball-busting b__ch.

3) TRY SAYING:
Perhaps I can work late.
INSTEAD OF:
And when the f___ do you expect me to do this?

4) TRY SAYING:
I'm certain that isn't feasible.
INSTEAD OF:
No f______ way.

5) TRY SAYING:
Really?
INSTEAD OF:
You've got to be sh__ing me!

6) TRY SAYING:
Perhaps you should check with...
INSTEAD OF:
Tell someone who gives a sh__.

7) TRY SAYING:
I wasn't involved in the project.
INSTEAD OF:
It's not my f______ problem.

8) TRY SAYING:
That's interesting.
INSTEAD OF:
What the f___?

9) TRY SAYING:
I'm not sure this can be implemented.
INSTEAD OF:
This sh__ won't work.

10) TRY SAYING:
I'll try to schedule that.
INSTEAD OF:
Why the h___ didn't you tell me sooner?

11) TRY SAYING:
He's not familiar with the issues.
INSTEAD OF:
He's got his head up his a__.

12) TRY SAYING:
Excuse me, sir?
INSTEAD OF:
Eat sh__ and die.

13) TRY SAYING:
So you weren't happy with it?
INSTEAD OF:
Kiss my a__.

14) TRY SAYING:
I'm a bit overloaded at the moment.
INSTEAD OF:
F___ it, I'm on salary.

15) TRY SAYING:
I don't think you understand.
INSTEAD OF:
Shove it up your a__.

16) TRY SAYING:
I love a challenge.
INSTEAD OF:
This job sucks.

17) TRY SAYING:
You want me to take care of that?
INSTEAD OF:
Who the h___ died and made you boss?

18) TRY SAYING:
He's somewhat insensitive.
INSTEAD OF:
He's a pr_ck.

Thank You,
Human Resources