Archive for April, 2008
« Previous EntriesSo Much For a Short Work Week…
Monday, April 28th, 2008Well, I was under the impression that I would be back to 40 hour work weeks starting last Monday.
I was so wrong.
This week’s hours totaled 70.5.
There are, of course, people who are working far longer hours than I am – I don’t envy them one bit. I also don’t envy their responsibilities.
I decided a long [...]
Back To Square One
Sunday, April 27th, 2008So, after having exchanged emails with the head of the department at the University of Stirling, studying gothic imagery in the Bible isn’t an option. Mostly because it doesn’t fit within the constraints of the program. And that’s fine. It’s still something I’d like to pursue at some point down the road, but for now [...]
Far From Over
Thursday, April 24th, 2008Since I think it’s a good idea to refrain from biting the hand that feeds me, my thoughts on the past five weeks will have to wait a bit longer; two months longer to be exact.
As it turns out, I’m being rolled over to work on another project as an interim Admin while they search [...]
That Damn Wall
Wednesday, April 23rd, 2008I hit my wall of frustration and utter pissed-off-ness today.
It could have been worse, but it wasn’t pretty by any stretch of the imagination.
It all started with the sinus headache I woke up with this morning and went downhill from there.
Will blog more about the specifics after the gig is officially over. Which should be [...]
I’m Wondering if It’s Worth It
Monday, April 21st, 2008I’m a bit over my snit from the other day – not completely, but enough for me to sit back, say “screw it” and stash a good amount of cash away.
But, despite the cash flow, I have to ask myself if it’s worth it. With Scotland looming I’d have to say, “Yes”.
I’ve also asked myself [...]
Today…
Friday, April 18th, 2008Tonight I’m feeling really ready to go home. As of right now, this gig is supposed to be up week after next. There has been some talk about my switching to another project after this one, and I know that the longer I work the better off I’ll be when I go to Scotland.
But if [...]
In More Weirdness…
Thursday, April 17th, 2008Okay…so, even though I’m technically not sick any more, (read: not contagious), I’m still feeling the effects of the Fifth Disease. Now every joint in my body is screaming its displeasure at the top of its lungs.
In other words, I now have reactive arthritis. I’ve spent the past three days hobbling around both work and [...]
That Damn Black Cloud…
Monday, April 14th, 2008I swear, the weirdest things happen to me.
Remember when I wrote about my allergic reaction to the detergent that the laundromat used?
Well, as it turns out, it wasn’t an allergic reaction at all, but rather the onset of something called Fifth Disease.
Like the measles, it’s a viral infection and produces flu-like symptoms culminating in a [...]
Long Time in Coming…
Saturday, April 12th, 2008But so well worth it!
One of my dearest friends, Stirfry, and her fiance, D.B., have welcomed a new addition to their family.
Little J.D.B. was born about two hours ago and is mighty handsome!
(You’ll have to take my word for it…as with any other child who isn’t mine, I won’t be posting pictures.)
J.D.B. joins his older [...]
Yeah…That So Didn’t Last Long
Thursday, April 10th, 2008Have. Nasty. Sinus. Headache.
Note to self: Remove head at shoulders. Toss away. Repeat.
(Yes, I am well aware that doesn’t make sense. Don’t care.)