Wednesday, June 28, 2006

I just used the subjunctive in a help file ^_^

 

I have no idea why that makes me happy.

 

Btw, when I finally post a real post, I'll tell you all about the frat boys from last night, too. *evil laughter*

posted by Noli at 8:06 AM

I apologize for the preponderance of inanity lately, my dears. I've only been posting from work (as I am now) so I generally just toss whatever random thought I may have into an email (yay for remote blogging!) which takes little to no time away from my actual work. Which is good, of course, but my blog bores me when I read it, so what must it be doing to you guys? Or, at least to Kate and Tasik and Joe, who still apparently read this occasionally :D . (Is it just me, or does putting a period after a smiley make it look like a French lady with a fake beauty mark on her chin? That's always bugged me...) Anyway, I will try to post at least one actual thing for every two inane things from now on. Feel free to throw things at me if I don't.

 

One last inane bit: It is very difficult to say a rosary while eating a Mcdonalds sandwich**. This proves that McD is evil, right? Or maybe just that it's hard to pray and wolf down food as quickly as possible before arriving at a class** you're already late for.

 

Now, back to work!

 

*Disclaimer:*** I do NOT eat there by choice. It was the only restaurant on that side of the road, and I was definitely late. I was very distressed. But, then, it was 3 dollars, and practically everyone gives money to Planned Parenthood anyway, so I don't suppose it makes a huge difference. I prefer to avoid it on principle, though. That, and who knows what's in that stuff?

**I'll start by posting about that class, why I was going, why I was late, etc. I'll even tell you what TABC means! Muahaha!

***I've been reading Portia's blog too much, obviously. But I understand why she does this now! It's WAY fun! I'm done now.

 

 

posted by Noli at 7:16 AM

Tuesday, June 27, 2006

Is spinach still good for you if it 'accidentally' falls into cream sauce?

posted by Noli at 9:43 AM

I think it may say a lot about a person that they have a box of chai green tea at their desk.

 

I'm just trying to figure out what...

posted by Noli at 7:22 AM

Monday, June 26, 2006

This may be silly, but...

I just love that the program I'm documenting has a field called "ack. retry" . ^__^

posted by Noli at 11:47 AM

*sniff*

I need to steal Pete's headphones. This cord won't even reach the printer.

posted by Noli at 6:20 AM

Friday, June 23, 2006

Lesson of the day...

you can't zip things that button.

posted by Noli at 10:35 AM

Tuesday, June 20, 2006

Office Politics!

Gah! So complicated! The guy who works next to me says that I'm moving desks
today. Now, he has nothing at all to do with my job, or where I sit. He's
just kind of nosy. My manager knows nothing about this moving business. So,
am I being moved by some 'higher power' who conveniently forgot to tell my
manager? Or is the guy who sits next to me just being pushy? Either way my
manager is going to be very unhappy. Things should be entertaining around
here for a while...they should really know better than to piss off a
southern woman(she's from Georgia, the 'real South')! I almost wish I had a
video camera for the tongue-lashing whoever goofed here is going to get...

posted by Noli at 12:49 PM

Thursday, June 15, 2006

Guess what?

I totally just got to drive into work with Dar Kommissar playing!!!

posted by Noli at 5:36 AM

Wednesday, June 14, 2006

Isn't it crazy?

School's been out for a month already...1/3 gone. I've sort of settled into a half TAC/half home world.
I still talk to alot of my TAC people, but my social time is mostly spent with my darling high school friends.
I still have to squelch the inclination to bring a jacket with me when I'm going to be out at night, but I can at least sleep when it's humid now.
I actually spend more time talking to people than reading, which is a bit annoying because I want to get through alot of books this summer, but good because these people won't be around when I go back to school, and my books will. Not like I'll have time to read them, or anything, but they will be around.
I've gotten used to living with my family again, as a part of the family and not as a half-guest like on flying 2-3 week home visits.
I have even gotten used to watching movies inside, sitting on sofas. That was a biggie.
So, with all that...I think my summer is going very well. I definitely want more of it, and just hope that when it ends I'll be ready to go back. I am honestly not really missing TAC at all, except for sudden, awful pangs when I see a face that almost looks like a friend, or hear a laugh that reminds me of someone, or think of an Aristotle joke and have no one to share it with.
I hope all of your summers are going so well, dear friends. Even if I am not actively pining for TAC, I do miss all of the familiar faces and wonderful people out there.
Oh, and I REALLY miss daily mass! Our parish is talking about starting up a 5:30 mass, but until then there is no mass I can get to with my work schedule! Oh, well, at least my parish is good on Sundays...

posted by Noli at 3:21 PM

Tuesday, June 13, 2006

*sigh*

But this morning, I was passed on the right, while doing 85, by a SEMI. Scared me silly....stupid truck...

Other than that, though, I think I'm getting used to this morning drive. I drove here in 10 minutes less this morning...and I found myself thinking 'Have they ever heard of the gas pedal?' and passing people...on the left. Always on the left.

And I got over 3 lanes in 10 seconds! w007!

Now I just need to stop shaking and start working...

posted by Noli at 5:32 AM

Monday, June 12, 2006

Is it just me...

or is it a little absurd to be passed on the right when doing 80 in a 65?

posted by Noli at 9:06 AM

Friday, June 09, 2006

This is one rockin' summer job...

So, today I was paid to play Bocce, as part of my job...and then, when my
team won, they gave me more money. So, about $48 for the time spent on
Bocce, and $35 as a prize...I think I like this company. Alot.

posted by Noli at 12:18 PM

Somebody had WAAAAAAY too much time on their hands -- this is hil arious!

<http://www.ebaumsworld.com/flash/animator-vs-animation.html>
Way too funny!

posted by Noli at 7:24 AM

Kitty!

There is the sweetest cat here! She apparently wandered into the office
building. My father is being silly, though, and insists we don't need any
more cats. I don't think 4 would be too many...

posted by Noli at 6:16 AM

Tuesday, June 06, 2006

Look away!

I have discovered that I am perfectly content to drink wussy(read: light
roast) coffee if it is laced with flavors such as 'mocha nut fudge'. I'm
sure my Sicilian ancestors are turning over in their graves. But I am
female, and it is chocolate...they should make a dark roast mocha nut fudge
coffee.
Just to make it worse, I put cream and sugar in it(to bring out the
chocolate, or course!).
*sigh*

posted by Noli at 6:09 AM

Friday, June 02, 2006

Gossip

I have come to a realization-- TAC gossip is TAME.

We may know everything about everybody, but compared to what goes on in a
small office building we look like a convent. I know more than I ever wanted
to know about dozens of people that I have spoken to a maximum of two times,
as well as tons of people I will probably never meet. I'm just glad my
father is here to tell me nice things about these same people to reaffirm my
first impressions. I won't go into detail, but suffice it to say that being
quiet is apparently an open invitation for everyone to tell you everything.
Goody!

posted by Noli at 5:55 AM

Thursday, June 01, 2006

*AHEM*

I would like to announce that I just finished my first project. There is now
one more help file in the world. I'm sure the 23 customers who use this
product will be highly gratified.

posted by Noli at 2:25 PM

Texan ribs!

I would like to announce that I had real Texan barbecued ribs today. Really,
really, really good Texan barbecued ribs.

Unfortunately, I had to eat them with a fork. A plastic fork, at that. I'm
at work, see, and can't afford to be messy like we can at school. But,
still. Ribs.

I like being home *grin*

posted by Noli at 11:53 AM