Sometimes it seems
that everybody's got somebody.
And sometimes it feels
like nobody's got anybody.
Such is the way
Of bodies and bonds

It's hard for a body
To give up the ghost

_Phaedrus_

I love it when I impress myself. I really do ( Read more... )

Fucking hell.  The RAID controller on one of our main servers had a meltdown this morning.  It's a government purchase but the IBM warranty lapsed 3 months ago.  I've been on the horn all day today with tech support and sales reps.  All this really means, though, is that my grand two-week vacation has been cut short by a whole five days.  To say ( Read more... )

So, I'm a day late, but I hope you all have been having a happy holiday season so far. Also wanted to wish my dear friend arielmnop a happy birthday! My holiday's been good. Not much to share at the moment. Cheers, everyone!

_Phaedrus_

I visited my parents this weekend and, on a lark, decided to weigh myself on their bathroom scale. Mind you, this is the first time I've weighed myself since quitting smoking (July) and starting regular exercise (August). Now before I say how much I weighed, I feel I should preface this with the fact that I have remained between 155 and 165 lbs. ( Read more... )

I called in sick today. I've got a slight sore throat (not terrible yet) and a really upset stomach- almost feels like food poisoning. Anyone else had this recently or are these two symptoms coincidental? And no, the sore throat wasn't caused by throwing up. I already had it ( Read more... )

Happy Birthday, kardelen!
Have a fabulous weekend and drink a jack & coke for me.  :)
And to everyone else, happy Friday!

_Phaedrus_

Lately, I've been contemplating what a year I've had.  It's been an incredible year of growth and change for me.  All in all, a very positive thing.  Sure, there are things I could have done differently, better, sooner....whatever.  I wish I could have had this year when I was 20 instead of 27.  "Woulda'-shoulda'-coulda'" never changes anything ( Read more... )

Happy Birthday, rustymaggot!
I'll see you at Thai food tonight! Let's get our Sake on! Uh! :)

_Phaedrus_

Sorry, for the all-caps. I don't want anyone showing up to McClintock's in error on Friday. I just double-checked and the size of our group might be hard for McClintocks to accommodate on a Friday (no reservations) so I reserved the banquet room at Thai Palace for 7:30 PM. Here are the NEW details for the joint birthday dinner:
What: Birthday ( Read more... )