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02 March 2008

Sunday three point status update I'm trying to write up minutes I took to a meeting that I'd never been briefed about.→[More:]

When I told I'd been dropped into the deep end, colleague told me not to get defensive.

I have a lot of very sad things to say but I hold them back almost all the time because I am sure certain people here would rather not hear them.

post by: By the Grace of God at: 07:41 | 37 comments

1. I am trying to motivate myself to get to the gym. I need more exercise. My sleep patterns are screwed right now.

2. I have some work to finish off too, but will do that when I get back from the gym.

3. Already I am fretting about the long Easter weekend and wondering if I will be spending it by myself. This is stupid thinking.

posted by essexjan 02 March | 07:52

When's easter? Why don't yu come up here and spend it in our new flat?

posted by By the Grace of God 02 March | 07:52

1. I'm trying to push through with some work, but now I've woken up quite sick! (Not surprising, considering the pace I've been keeping.)
2. Waiting to hear when my partner is coming back home. Miss him.
3. My sister left this morning back to Hong Kong, and I won't see her again until June.

posted by typewriter 02 March | 08:08

1. I'm trying to get motivated to go to work today. I missed four days last week due to a swollen leg, and advice by my doctor to elevate it and stay off it.

2. Before I go in I'm going to take a nice hot bath and soak in the tub.

3. I need to shop for fat clothes, as I've gained weight and have nothing to wear. I've also been advised not to exercise until they figure out what the hell is wrong with my leg.

posted by cleo 02 March | 08:37

1. My Roomba broke. In fact, I think I managed to trash my proper vacuum cleaner too. That's what I get for trying to clean the dust that's accumulated in my attic since I got myself re-roofed.

2. I just can't be bothered doing anything today.

3. I need to trim my beard and head.

posted by seanyboy 02 March | 08:54

1. Went and got back the car from the service station.

2. Took dad to meet an aunt of mine who's been in the Hospital for a few days.

3. Wondering if Gracie meant people HERE, as on Mecha would not like to hear her sad stories, or people in the office.

posted by hadjiboy 02 March | 09:17

1. I'm sick again. Third time this winter. Normally I never get sick.

2. F*&!ing snow everywhere.

3. That's pretty much it.

posted by JanetLand 02 March | 09:31

1. I feel really lazy. I need to be in the shower and on the way out, but I'm stalling.

2. I'm thinking about and regretting something I said last night at a barbecue. I mocked The Secret and Amway. There were a lot of people around that I didn't know that were in earshot. I really hope they don't sell Amway.

3. I'm getting up now. I'm heading toward the shower.

posted by LoriFLA 02 March | 09:33

1. I quit Mefi. I feel lighter and fluffier already.
2. My volunteer work has increased exponentially. Much of which is spent at the computer. Which is one reason number 1 had to happen.
3. My daughter's been back almost a week. She's been a big help around here but I'm hoping she can find a good job soon. She doesn't want to go back to her old one-but if she isn't employed by the end of the month I may have something to say about THAT.

Plus she uses the computer too, again, see number one. Heh.

Bonus round: a new grocery has opened up near me that has a LARGE produce section that is meant to cater to the Hispanic market. It's glorious! They have stuff I have never heard of and wouldn't know what to do with... any hispanic bunnies out there wanna suggest some things?

posted by bunnyfire 02 March | 09:35

1. already packed for weekend trip to Canada next week (with Guy!)
2. not working at all on the work I should have done this weekend for the job at which they write my paychecks
3. headed over to my sister's to see the nephew later today.

posted by crush-onastick 02 March | 09:39

1. It's freezing in here.
2. Brunch with friend is too many hours away. I'm hungry!
3. I'm stressing finances - I'm going to have to ask my long at the company co-worker what it means when raises and bonuses are delayed. There has been silence through February, the designated Time (and I know it's not Just Me, they talk to everybody - they'd tell me Why I'm not getting XYZ.) If I don't get a bonus, or a very small one, which is entirely possible, given the company financials and the hardening market, I'm looking at a credit card debt situation that I'm not comfortable with, and I'll have to chase a side gig.

posted by rainbaby 02 March | 09:50

1. I'm drinkin' coffee! It's delicious and invigorating!
2. I'm insanely interested in the primaries in Texas and Ohio this Tuesday. Si se puede!
3. I have yet to confront the mess that is my income taxes and I am loath to do so.

posted by BitterOldPunk 02 March | 10:59

1. have to write 1100 more words about "search" today and think I'm maybe up to it.
2. my other job has gotten much easier this week
3. sun is shining brightly off of the nine foot pile of snow in my backyard and I think I'll try to get to the pool this evening.

posted by jessamyn 02 March | 11:16

1. I woke up this morning in a slight panic about a task at my paid job. I'm feeling generally slightly panicked about the whole job, because I'm losing motivation for it quickly. This whole "slow career transition" is a pain in the ass.

2. I think I just managed to procrastinate my way into skipping yoga, which I also did yesterday. But I went to the gym yesterday, and I think I'm going to try to make my way to the beach today for a looooooooooong walk, so that's ok. Better than ok, actually.

3. I have to lead a therapy group in my group therapy class this week. I didn't realize quite how nerve-wracking it can be to try to figure out how to create a therapeutic focus that (a) displays one's skills for the benefit of the professor yet (b) doesn't challenge classmates into revealing more than they want to reveal, because that would be (i) weird and (ii) uncomfortable. So it's not really just a presentation, and it's not really doing therapy, it's some weird hybrid and it feels tricky.

posted by occhiblu 02 March | 11:23

Bonus point: I just found out daylight saving time starts next weekend, and OMG AM I EXCITED. SUN! FOR LONGER! YAY!

posted by occhiblu 02 March | 11:32

1. Slept for 12 hours last night. 10.30 until 10.30. Absolutely wonderful. I've been exhausted for weeks, and now I feel great.

2. Downside is that I have to get up at 6.30 tomorrow, so I know I won't get enough sleep tonight.

3. Big list of things to do today, and all I really wanna do is hang out on the couch and read. Must clean apartment and get to the gym at the very least.

posted by gaspode 02 March | 12:33

1. Sisters are here!
2. Blue Man Group, more shopping, and hamburgers at Paul's tonight.
3. TYRA BANKS TUESDAY. I cannot WAIT!

posted by ThePinkSuperhero 02 March | 13:40

1// Just woke up too late for church, considering hitting the gym before it gets crowded.

3// Still in my underwear.

2// The dog is lying in my lap fairly calm considering the NEW HAMSTER we got yesterday that she wants to eat (miniature schnauzers were bread for their ratting skills, and hooooo boy does she want to see that hamster). She's no longer freaking out like when we brought li'l hammy home yesterday, so I expect she will end up being fine sharing space with a rodent.

2a// The hamster needs a name. There is some confusion as to who gets to name the hamster, with me throwing hilarious-yet-un-serious names out to get a chuckle out of my boyfriend, and him assuming that meant I was taking over naming responsibilities. But it's his hamster and I suck at naming things. She's a black bear hamster. Here's an awful photo I took of her yesterday:

≡ Click to see image ≡

posted by rhapsodie 02 March | 14:03

1) Had 5 random band-on-tour people sleeping all over my house when I woke up this morning. Almost stepped on one of their heads trying to make my way to the kitchen.

2) I love lentils with turmeric, salt, caramelized onions, jalapeño and cumin seed.

3) This evening I'm doing a workshop about how parents can openly talk to their kids about sex without freaking out. In a church.

posted by Stewriffic 02 March | 14:06

1. Cleaning apartment.
2. Baking bread.
3. Buckling down to do my history homework.

Bonus point: I just found out daylight saving time starts next weekend, and OMG AM I EXCITED.

And OMG now so am I!

posted by Elsa 02 March | 14:06

1. Working.
2. Missing going to a Celtics game with Mr. init because of the working.
3. Missing a beautiful day because of the working.

But I signed up for this weekend so it is entirely my fault

posted by initapplette 02 March | 14:23

Rhapsodie, how about Osito/a (depending on gender)?

I have bronchitis and feel like my windpipe has been stapled and ripped open--I bought a neti pot but it makes me feel like I'm drowning.

I have wanted to take the VA trip for the last six months and don't want to be sick.

The ash scattering has been scheduled for May 9th, but I'm not sure if I want to go back for that--I don't think it's a good idea to be on a boat with my mother and cokehead uncle--but this may be moot since I've just been questioned to see if I'm eligible for jury duty.

posted by brujita 02 March | 14:26

Daylight savings time?

Aw nuts. I just now got my sleeping patterns fixed from the LAST time change. muttermuttermutter....

posted by bunnyfire 02 March | 14:26

1. Once again i have been guilted into substitute Caturday. She has perfected a running serpentine right onto my shoulder and clings to the concept we are Master Blaster.
This would make me Blaster.

2. It seems i can no longer well tolerate cigarette smoke in confined places, especially when i mix my liquors. Blargh. Defensive smoking may be necessary, but my body says blargh.
Blargh.

3. The power of boobies constrains you.
There are too many things to pick for three so i went with the sound bite without the backstory.

Name it Hamtato!

posted by ethylene 02 March | 14:42

Name it Minimoto Happy Time!
Nibblets!
the Gooch!

posted by ethylene 02 March | 15:36

HAMACHEESE!

posted by rhapsodie 02 March | 15:56

HAMALAMADINGDONG!

posted by ethylene 02 March | 16:34

1) I finally got myself out of the house to do some laundry today.

2) Winter has been kicking my ass, and wow am I glad to hear about Daylight Savings because all I can do all week is try to figure how much it would cost to move back to FL RITENOW.

3) Getting excited for my trip to see my family and spend a couple days in NYC. Had a fun moment where my supervisor suggested an "affordable" hotel she likes which would be 800 bucks for 2 nights.

posted by SassHat 02 March | 17:54

The hamster needs a name.

"JoJo, the Arctic Sex Machine"

posted by jason's_planet 02 March | 19:43

1. I still don't know what the fuck is going on with my computer and I feel that a reinstall of XP is going to be occuring very soon (which completely pisses me off because I hate having to reset all my stuffs).

2. I got a lot of cleaning bullshit done at work, which makes me slightly cranky because goddamnit, I'm not getting paid to scrub the sink but I did it anyways because ew mold.
2b. I haven't gotten my paycheck yet and they still haven't gotten my fucking direct deposit set up. I've sent several emails and NOTHING IS WORKING.

3. The show I've been looking forward to on Discovery Science is on tonight, so I'm going to get all tucked into bed and fall asleep watching it, which will hopefully keep away this particularly nasty dream that has been haunting me for the past couple of weeks.

posted by sperose 02 March | 20:18

Nibbles is always a good hamster name. We had one we called that. She was a good hammie.

posted by bunnyfire 02 March | 21:11

1. I enjoyed a delicious vegan chocolate milkshake.

2. I jumped in the lake.

3. I wore a dress.

Not in that order.

posted by eamondaly 02 March | 21:40

1. Worked out tonight.

2. The bench press was very difficult. Sometimes I feel as if I've gone beyond my physical abilities on that lift and that any progress I make is the result of pure will. I had to fight for every rep.

3. Every other exercise was OK.

posted by jason's_planet 02 March | 22:16

1. I enjoyed a delicious vegan chocolate milkshake.

2. I jumped in the lake.

3. I wore a dress.

Sounds like it's spring.

Artic JoJo Machine or The Gooch
and i nominate
Hamrolls.

Is jason's planet named Jason or is he just living on jason's planet and named Dean or something?

posted by ethylene 03 March | 00:22

He is, in fact, named Jason.

posted by jason's_planet 03 March | 00:56

1) Still don't have a job
2) My arthritis is flaring up something crazy
3) I have an awesomely loving and supportive girlfriend, which makes #1 and #2 not so bad to deal with

posted by jtron 03 March | 01:14

1. Jessamyn is one of the funniest people I almost know
2. Bro #3 is 45 years old today
3. I'm not having a good day (nothing to do with #1 or #2)

posted by deborah 03 March | 13:59

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