Obligations

I do this thing. Online Role Playing, Play-by-Post systems. It is what is on occasion called "Interactive Storyteling." Each person posting takes up a character (Or more, depending on preferences.) These characters then trade off banter and actions, in a turn based post system. For example, I would write something MUCH prettier and less stiff then:

"Chet laughed in his face, then his eyes went wide and his hands flew up to protect his nose from the book that was flying towards it."

And that would be in response to THIS post:

"Megan gaped at chet's audacity, and out of pure rage, she hefted up her math book and flung it across the table at his face."

Etc...

You can have infinite storylines and infinite characters going on in different boards, which we call "Threads." And these characters have infinite choices because you never know where the story line will go, therefore making every turn and every action a complete surprise. As if reading a book for the first time, or seeing a movie you'd never seen before.

It is the very sweetest, most satisfying, most absolutely divine obligation to feel the distinct need to reply to those posts.


Oru

Waiting

Life behind the front desk is as boring as it can be obliteratingly crazy sometimes. Unfortunately, at this particular moment it is the afore mentioned boring.

What can I tell you about hotels?

1.) If you get the chance, book online at Expedia or hotels.com. Their rates will ALWAYS be cheaper then calling the reservation in. HOWEVER - do not count on getting EVERYTHING you want. You can make requests, but inevitably, expedia and the like will pick the rooms that are the cheapest. Or, if all else fails because we may be close to sold out - they will file you under 'HOUS" with means room to be determined at checkin. Which also means, if you need a room with 1 king bed, you may be stuck with a room with 2 queens, or visa versa.

2.) We will do whatever it takes to make you happy. And unfortunately, it means knowing that everything the guests says is law. (Except if the manager is in, then you may have a problem.) In some cases, this means we can be jipped easily - if you carry a screwdriver in your purse and mess with something, or break off the cable-adapter for the TVs, we could change your room. And if you were a real jerk you could demand discounts, free breakfast, treats from the pantry, or in rare, RARE occasions, a free night's stay. But don't hold me to that. All hotels are different.

3.) IF you have allergies, problems, or just desires for extra pillows, DO NOT WAIT until checkin, make as many notes in the reservation as possible to let us know what you want. If you don't you will suffer the wrath of behind-the-scenes gossip and ridicule. Woe are you.

4.) Always. Be nice. To the Front Desk.
We control your happiness. So treat us with respect, and you will be treated as royalty. And if you don't think you have the social aptitude to do so - buy us candy or food.

Oru

Half Finished

I had a great idea for a post today, but of course as soon as the window opened up and I began to type, it flew out of my brain and out the window to enjoy the weather. So on to other things...

I feel an ache in my joints that I have started lamenting more and more. not debilitating of course, but ever present. And it doesn't matter what side I sleep on, how many blankets are on or off of me, or how I stand during my 8 hous of desk-work. Also makes no difference what shoes or socks I wear, or what I've eaten (Though I think that has SOMETHING to do with it.) And, of course, it has absolutely no relation to the weather outside, and it doesn't get worse in the rain or better in the sun.

Except for one.

In my right arm, (and this has happened only about 2 times so far,) I have felt some pretty wicked aches and paines. From my wrist to my shoulder, stiffness and fire. AND yes, those ocured in some pretty crappy weather. My love tells me it's arthritis. I laughed. And then in my head I went NO no no no no please no no please no!

However, I have thusly avoided the pain lasting for too long by the healthy administration of Advil, Bayer, or Excedrin extra strength. Also, flexing and movement I hear is very very good for the prevention of arthritis. Am I correct or was I horribly misinformed?

Does anyone else suffer the effects of premature aging?

:) Oru