I can't get no...

Oh $Diety...does anyone have a computer I can use until I can fix mine, or send it back to HP and get them to fix it?

I've just caught up on nearly 400 livejournal posts. Heloooooo...that's a few too many.

"All That's Left of me is slight insanity"

1. Sadists. Really. One of the worst parts of my job is my performance appraisal. I hate doing that self assessment stuff. I'm not good at judging my own performance on such a vague document.

2. Few things are more satisfying than kittylove. Even if the feline wars nearly destroyed stuff yesterday, there's something lovely about Betamonster (aka The Flea) curling up in bed with me, on my chest or next to my head and purring loudly. Or Oblivion perching on my chest and looking at me with eyes wide open and purring while we cuddle. (Really, even though they make me mad, I love them.)

3. I think I've solved the problem of "What to wear for New Years?" I found a dress I bought two years ago, which I haven't worn, but might work. It is however, the same color as aquariumgirl's dress, which means we would match. Phear the matching. It's just overcute. :)

4. Someone in my office has picked up on my use of the phrase "chew toy" and is using it to describe someone he is messing around with.

5. I'm going totally nuts without a computer at home. Yesterday I was sent home (worked too many hours last week, yesterday was the end of the pay period, so they sent me home since I'm not allowed to work any overtime) and couldn't get any research done. I'm trying to do stuff here...important stuff.

6. I have two $25 gift certificates to online book retailers. I haven't managed to spend either of them yet because I have no idea what it is that I want. And the things I do want are out of my price range even with gift certificates. Anyone have a good source for inexpensive text books? I'm looking for a particular one, but would prefer not to buy used, and need a very recent edition.

7. I still have to undertake the horror that is holdiay shopping. I've gotten two gifts, but I need to pick up a few more. Dare I brave the mall?

8. I just finished The Sex Lives of Teenagers by Dr. Lynn Ponton. Not a bad read-not as academic as what I might have been seeking, but a good and interesting read for anyone with an interest in adolescent sexuality. I picked up the current issue of Newsweek, with the article on Virginity on the front cover-if people are interested, I can share either my responses to the articles, and/or photocopies of the articles. If you want the former, leave a comment. If you want the latter, e-mail me a snailmail address.

9. nmc has solved the STD problem. Really. Okay, maybe not, but it's a good start.

10. Whatever I had this summer that was making me sleep all the time, making me dizzy and unable to concentrate is back. And nastier than ever. And I'm pissed off. And sleepy and frustrated.

Geek

Friends who want to buy you text books are among the best kind of friends to have.

Today's hanky....red. (No, not mine...I have a suit on. No pockets.)

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I have been at this crazy job for exactly one year today.

Despite the complaints, the lack of money, and the complete insanity....

I think it's been an incredible experience.


Even when I've printed out and passed on the hanky code.