Aw Li-Li, I keep hoping things will improve with little Gnat.
Happy Birthday emmmmsssss!
My friend still hasn’t made it back to Germany. She couldn’t get through to Lufthansa all day yesterday, the circuits were busy. She, at least, has the luxury of being stuck in her own home, and not abroad in some smelly airport. She’s pretty much given up on the trip. I’m sure I’ll know more tonight.
Frankly, she wasn’t keen on flying anyway. I know, I know the airlines say it’s safe, but hey, they’re in it for the money. It’s interesting how their jets didn’t receive any damage from the ash, yet, somehow the military planes did. Makes one go “Hmmmmm”.:dubious:
I’m here at work, not wanting to be here, and wishing I was home instead. Bleh.
Swampy, your work situation is definitely Teh Suxor. I’d be a bit more than irked, to say the least.
I suppose I should go back to earning my paycheck.
Come back and give us an update, kai! I’ve been wondering how you’re doing.
That sucks about irk, swampy. I think there will need to be much beerverages in the evenings to get through 10 straight days of irk!
It really is the Year of the Baby in my world. I just found out that another childhood friend (who I haven’t seen in years) had a baby last night. So that’s my cousin had a son last summer; childhood friend Jason had a son in December; childhood friend Andy (and wife, obviously on all of these guys) had twin daughters in January; family friend Courtney had 2nd daughter in January; college friend Dave had a son the day before Easter; childhood friends Brian and Kate had a daughter last night; and college friends Andrew and Melissa are expecting triplets in May. That’s pretty much everyone I know. Ok so not really, but it sure does it all at once, doesn’t it? And a bit later than maybe in earlier generations: we’re all ~30-32 and other than the one I mentioned was a 2nd daughter, all of them are the parents’ first kids.
These new people couldn’t find a fork if it was sticking out of their eye. They also can’t find the waffle irons, the right napkins for the dispensers, whatever it takes to accept credit cards and the dishwasher.
It’s really wierd, coming from San Francisco where “styrofoam” takeout containers are banned, and this place is cramming piles of the stuff into trash cans every day. They’re even using foam plates instead of glass or china.
Irk has been irky for me as well. Long hours and long weeks. The wrong chair doesn’t help either. I’ve about given up on finding a good chair here. I’ve tried a bunch of fancy “ergonomic” designs that each cost about $800. I wouldn’t give you five bucks for these torture racks.
Drizzley day. Big rumor at work is about the soon-to-be-imposed dress code decreed by our boss in Norfolk. I would hope he just comes down on ratty clothes and stuff like tank tops and capris. I fear, tho, it’ll be “NO JEANS!!” Which would mean I have to shop for pants. I hate shopping for clothes. GRRRRR This may make me consider retirement that much earlier.
Cheese steak subs for supper. And that’s pretty much all I’ve got. Boring, dreary day.
I am sinusy and grumpy. Irk was more than irksome today. Today I hate people. Plus my sinuses are achy. Thus, even though tonight is the Bishop’s visit, I ain’t dealin’. Right now the idea of bein’ in a crowd, even a crowd I love such as my co-parishoners is more than I can stand to even think about much less do. Instead Ima go to bed early after takin’ knock me out sinus stuff.
It shall get better. The trees will stop gettin’ their groove on soon. I hope. People, however, will continue to be their natural state of PITA. Such is life.
Done fixed, ate, and cleaned up after supper, folded a load of whites, tossed jeans into the dryer, took the doggies out… Whew!
I’m looking forward to my trip, if only to have a hotel room to myself for a few nights. No dishes, no laundry, no critters. OK, no sweetie either, but I can talk to him on the phone.
Hi again, (two days in a row!) especially to those who “Hi’d” me back. If I were to update you all right now it would be Sampiro-esque, sans the wit and charm. You guys are my safe haven, and I appreciate that. It’s just that mama said “If ya cain’t say nuthin nice, shut yer mouth”, so… :-X
I’m certain the dress code will make you ever so much more productive, FCM. :rolleyes: Unless employees are interacting with the public a lot or are truly looking slovenly, I don’t see the point of a dress code.
Niiiice blanket, taxi.
I got to play hooky today and went to the Cincinnati Flower Show and to Jungle Jim’s. Pictures forthcoming. Long but fun day. I bought plants and chocolate.
I went to sleep very very early tonight, and now I’m up. Although I am sipping a cuppa tea/lemon. My head is hurting - pollen-related, so this is making me feel a bit better. Hey kai, we’re here for ya.
I’m up, I’m irking and I have a cup of tea. Anything else? Oh yes, we’re off out for an office lunch today as it’s someone’s birthday so we’re going to the pub.
Be a good boy for your momma, gnat. She needs some rest.
I had to buy all new trousers for new irk, mooooom, as they only allow jeans on Casual Friday. S’okay. I can deal.
Speaking of, I got my first paycheck yestidy. Not direct deposit as that hasn’t taken effect yet but the good news is I could go right down stairs to make my deposit.
How about some goggie pics, kai?
Hope your sinuses feel better today, grumpy bear.
I was up all night with a pug tummy bug. Poor thing had WW3 going on inside. She’s better this morning…had some breakfast and is dozing at my feet. I need to find her a new easily digestible food.
