A typical conversation I had today when I asked if an absent coworker would continue to be out for the rest of the week: Me: "Does anybody know if --- is going to be out for the rest of the week?" XXX: "Yes. He's out today." (Huh?) Me: "Well yeah, we all know he's out today. So you're saying ... See Full Entry »

Decided on Friday to get a last-minute gift for Christmas. FragranceNet.com had a special coupon code promotion: buy $70 or more in Quick Ship items and get free Express Shipping, guaranteed to get delivered by Christmas. My order total came to $70.58 - yay! I placed the order and was looking forward to receiving it ... See Full Entry »

At least for me anyway. It's lunchtime. I just finished a plate of mediocre Thai food. I thought eating would help. It didn't. I had a few sips of tea this morning, about 1/2 a cup. Nearly immediately, I felt nauseous. I tried to ride it out, but it wouldn't go away. It hasn't gone away. I ... See Full Entry »

Stop it already! From Oprah to Barbara Walters, stop making a big deal about the pregnant "man." They talk about it like it's a miracle of science or something, as if it's amazing and unbelievable. Geez... how on Earth... wow, astounding, it's crazy... I mean, c'mon, this has gotta be the first time ever... oh wait... He ... See Full Entry »

I have AT&T for my residential home phone service. I have the absolute basic service simply because I need a live line for DSL and for my apartment building's intercom system. Back in August, after having no dial tone for 3 days, I put in a trouble ticket online. They made sure to tell ... See Full Entry »

After a fairly uneventful day in the office (lots of tedious Photoshop work getting ready for our Thanksgiving promo), I'm looking forward to getting home tonight. Only 20 minutes left, - yay!  I have a few items waiting for me in the mail: A fresh order of contact lens - good God, I've been trying to ... See Full Entry »

No matter how many times I bring it up (which, in fact, has only been once) my lovely roommate continues to throw his used dental floss into the toilet.  Our wastebasket is only about 18 inches away. Geez. Now, it seems like common sense to me that you shouldn't flush dental floss down the toilet.  Unlike ... See Full Entry »