Gina had logged into warhammer online and her character was doing so apothecary work which she called "brewing". I jokingly asked if she could make me a nice lager or some mead. She said no she couldn't, but darn it, as a dwarf the game should let her do that ( Read more... )

Got the new novelette from Jim Butcher "Backup" yesterday. Different from his usual Dresden books in that it is set in the same universe, but dealing with Thomas Raithe Harrys half brother. Very tasty I think Tommy deserves his own series.

I am sure it will be passed around after Gina finishes with it.

I didn't get the job at the School of Architecture. Called them this morning after more than a week of waiting and they were sorry but they had offered and it had been accepted by someone else ( Read more... )

Well Gina and I made it down to Wichita. A bit of a late start - mostly my fault I'll admit. Not quite as prepared as I have been in times before. But much more experienced in the hows and whys of doing the whole ren-stichk. So I can wing it most likely ( Read more... )

Just infuriated me to hear Mcsame repeat *LIES* and only barely be called on it because debate is limited on time ( Read more... )

Still nothing about job. I called yesterday and was told they have hit a snag in paperwork and can't announce the winner until the paperwork is resolved ( Read more... )

Well I survived the interview with SAUD (School of Architecture and Design) I was very prepared - went out and got a new dress shirt and tie on Saturday. Got a new haircut Monday morning. Arrived about 45 minutes early. I was concerned because I am not familiar with the SAUD building (Marvin Hall) and parking in that area sucks ( Read more... )

Well I guess I've made the adjustment to the idea that after 10+ years at the computer center, I just won't be there anymore. Monday 1:30 is interview with the director and assistant dean for the School of Architecture and Urban Design for a system administrator job ( Read more... )

To all the folks that came to the party on Saturday, I'd like to extend a big thank you. With the events of last week I was feeling down. Seeing friends and getting to hang out and talk and eat raised my spirits immensely ( Read more... )

Well Labor day has come and gone ( Read more... )