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Dec 02, 2008 19:24

I’m sitting in the library. It’s really cold in here. My hands are freezing. I wish I’d worn a hoodie, although that would in no way affect the temperature of my hands. I still get tripped up over affect/effect. I have checked out a lap top which is less exciting than it sounds. The internet connection is really testy and only works in really ( Read more... )

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natorgator December 3 2008, 05:53:48 UTC
Your library's internet connection is likely shitty, and the library site works fast because it's on the school network and therefore internal. Booyah!

I wouldn't waste a hydrocodone on a stressful paper. Save it for a cozy night.

Word 07 is no good. 2003 all the way!! Plus 07 has weird file formats that no one likes.

Also, one more thing: HOLY FUCKING SHIT PEROGATIVE IS ACTUALLY SPELLED PREROGATIVE I HAD NO DAMN CLUE I HAVE BEEN SPELLING IT WRONG ALL THESE YEARS. I'm surprised you never called me out on it back in the LJ heyday of 2004/2005. I miss those days.

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alison852 December 3 2008, 06:57:12 UTC
hahaha. i miss those days too.

also, i later discovered that after i'd gotten a false sense of security (somewhat) with word 07, i forgot to change the file type when i saved the files. so i got home to a bunch of .docX shit i couldn't open. i freaked out, then went somewhere with 07 and fixed it. but it was not pretty.

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natorgator December 3 2008, 19:15:28 UTC
If you want to not have to worry about converting stuff for your own computer, allow me to recommend the Office 2007 compatibility patch. If you install it on your computer, you'll be able to open .docx with no ill effects. Just so you know.

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glamdeluxe December 3 2008, 21:14:09 UTC
That HTML is why we got married.

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natorgator December 3 2008, 22:10:24 UTC
Yeah, I felt pretty helpful when I provided that handy link. Thanks for recognizing that, babe. I love you.

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glamdeluxe December 3 2008, 22:13:54 UTC
Awww. I was really referring to your confident bolding of "effect" and your impeccable homonym distinctions, but your helpfulness is another reason we got married, too.
But those are pretty much the only two.

Hi Alison. Tell us about standup day.

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alison852 December 4 2008, 01:33:57 UTC
i will do that soon. soon.

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alison852 December 4 2008, 01:33:35 UTC
interesting. thanks for the tip!

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