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Blargh!!! Also BUSY!!!

So yesterday, I went home a wee bit early. Because of the BLARGH!! mentioned in the post title. It was the first time I’ve taken any sick time since starting my new job. Admittedly, it’s only been three months, and it was only about 3 hours, but still. I felt kinda guilty.
Today was the going [...]

We interrupt this broadcast for a test of the emotional eating system….

Today’s entry was supposed to be called “what not to (Foot)wear.” (A response to the very classy woman I saw on MAX this morning, wearing a men’s cut suit that suited (hee) her perfectly, great hair, great presentation – classically elegant without being feminine – and then, I saw her feet. Tevas. Seriously. I am [...]

Not Bad - For a Monday

Except that I keep seeing sparkly lights in my peripheral vision - which means I have a migraine coming on.   I thought I was safe - since last week o’ stress was over - but apparently the minute I relax, the headache comes to get me.  Good thing I already have a doctor appointment scheduled [...]

WOOT!

My very first big-ass project is completed!  And it was done well!  YAY!  One big-ass project that is due by next Tuesday down, one to go!
Two days left at the old job - also good, good news.
Concert Saturday night.  Hopefully I’ll be able to stay awake.
Sunday I am doing NOTHING!!  Except, you know, going for [...]

I know it’s been awhile

but I’m finally starting to feel like I know what I’m doing at work. People here are basically letting me do stuff. Training is virtually over. I am settling into a routine, and after work next week? Instead of a crazy decapitated chicken, I can go back to being a crazy [...]

My New Life of Leisure

Hasn’t actually started yet.  Today was new hire orientation.  However, I was home by 4 - early enough to do a quick run (3.5 miles).
I had a great weekend.
Friday night martinis and bacon-wrapped dates were fabulous - once we all recovered from having to park 17 miles away from the bar.  Those were some well [...]

It’s Martini Time

It’s all over.  You know, until I come in next Friday, because I am stupid a giver.
Happy weekend, ya’ll.