Daily Life

Feel free to make up your own caption to that.We've been doing a lot of hiking lately, and a joke that emerged from the frequent sighting of litter prompted me to start a photo blog of trash found on the trails. That's right - I said "trash", but it's photos of trash with my attempt…

This morning certainly seemed to start off right. While driving the dog to the groomer today, some guy flipped me the bird while passing me on the right. If I had done something to provoke that, I might have been less puzzled. I hadn't changed lanes, sped up, or slowed down recently. I was keepin...

I can't remember shit today. I've kind of been in a stand-by/reactionary mode since the first day of my boss' vacation - whatever needs my attention at the moment gets it, and I can't focus on any actual work that might get interrupted. Now I'm sitting here trying to remember what the hell I'm su...

I am very lucky to have a supportive boss. I never thought I would say that. I have been struggling with how I am going to pay for the rest of my classes ever since the tuition reimbursement policy changed two years ago. I have been getting by with finding enough courses that are directly…

Click to see the full image in a new window.And the technical stuff for those that care...File change date and time: 2006:07:10 21:41:22Image input equipment manufacturer: PanasonicImage input equipment model: DMC-FZ10Software used: Ver1.05Exposure time: 0.166667F number: 8Exposure program: 1ISO ...

I've been on vacation all this week. I've been at home cleaning,paying games, fixing things around the house, or just catching up on Tivo recordings. I haven't accomplished everything I hoped to this week, but definitely took care of my first priority: doing whatever I need to do to relax and res...

Last night, as I lay under the car staring up at the leaking oil pan while I waited for my numb fingers to return to life in my warm pockets, I was reminded of my childhood. The cold reminded me of the time I had spent laying out in the quiet snow as I was…

I have a cold now, so I won't be going to Christmas dinner at my mother's house except to get leftovers later. She bought us presents this year too, and I'm offering her a computer she can learn on without worrying about breaking it. She's trying to learn how to use computers, but is afraid…

I got a 35% raise today! Yay! *edit* So... I can't do math. It's a 25% increase, but that's still several dollars more per hour. *edited again* I have waiting so long for this. I've worked here for over ten years now. Financial aid for school is definitely out of the question now, but that's…

Today is starting out great. I love hot cider, and it is finally the season for it. But the cafeteria is determined to screw it up. There were orange slices floating in it this morning. I love oranges, but I'm not so sure I want them mingling with cider. I gave it a try anyway…