Monday
No, contrary to the title of this post, I am NOT having a Monday. It's been a good day. Very busy, but good. We finally got a panel approved that should have been approved a month ago, so there's been lots of scrambling around to get stuff done that should have been done a month ago, but couldn't be, because of the aforementioned non-approval. (How's THAT for a runon sentence? Suck it, grammar!) This is pretty much the first time all day, except for when I HAD TO EAT LUNCH BECAUSE I WAS SO HUNGRY! that I've not been busy. It won't last - these things come in waves, so I'll take it.
So, guys, guess what? I've got various new bites.
Bite 1 - My ankles are finally feeling better! Looks like the medicine is working. I just wonder how long it will last. I understand what my doctor is trying to do - I think - but I hope by the time the medication wears off, my ankles are in a better place. If that makes sense...which it might not unless you are in my head. But I understand what I mean, and that is the important thing. Right?
Bite 2 - I gave my "resignation" to the FNP blog. Why, you ask? Well, because they sent out a contract to all the "online only bloggers", which I think means to the bloggers who also do not work for FNP, because, by nature, aren't all bloggers online? Anyway. They sent this contract that was complete BS, and which basically said that the FNP will have complete ownership over any blog I write, and it can't be posted anywhere else, blah blah blah. Which - if they were paying me to write it - would be one thing. Then, I would happily sign away. But since they aren't, I don't see why they should have ownership over my words, thoughts and ideas. I talked to a couple of other bloggers, and had my father look over the contract - he's a lawyer - and all signs pointed to bullshit. So...yeah. But, never fear! If you liked it - which...I am not sure how many people on my flist were reading the FNP blog (thank you if you were) - I think I'm going to start something on my own. I'll let you know as details develop. It was a difficult decision, and included lots of "on the one hand...on the OTHER hand..." but at the end of the day...I think it's BS that they aren't paying me and want ownership.
What's interesting is that I sent the web guy my resignation last night, and have yet to hear from him - and my blog is still up. Hmmm.
On that - so yeah, I want to start something of my own - but I'm not sure how the kids are making blogs these days. I used to use blogger, back in the day, but I feel like that's no good anymore? So, what's good? Also, I'd like to be able to customize it to me, and not just use a template (or maybe be able to expand on a template?) Basically, I want it to look legit. So, any advice on how to do that? Any programmers on the flist?
Bite 3 - I got my first paycheck today that include my new salary. It's not a TON more, but it's nice. Every bit helps, right?
Bite 4 - Ben Folds is coming to Wolf Trap (a really nice outdoor concert venue here) in late May, and I think Roommate and I are going. Hopefully tickets have not sold out yet. Ben Folds put on one of the best shows I've ever seen when I was in college, so I'm super excited for this. In preparation, I've been listening to Ben Folds Live a lot. And uh, if you do not have that album, and are a Ben Folds fan, what are you waiting for? Get it! I know it's kind of old, and he's put out an album or two since, but it's my favorite.
Bite 5 - Roommate and I saw Baby Mama last night, and you guys - it's good! What a nice surprise! The trailers make it look, frankly, stupid, but the Post gave it a pretty good review. So I was torn. But ultimately, my girl crush on Tina Fey won out, and it was a pleasant surprise. Also, Greg Kinnear! He makes every movie better. Roommate and I were talking about how hot he was last night after the movie - but that one of the things that makes him so hot is he is completely normal looking. Oh, Greg Kinnear. I've loved you since As Good As It Gets.
Bite 6 - My parents and I are soooo close to finishing season 3 of The West Wing. This is more of a feat than it sounds, because it has taken us about a year to get through it. No, it's not bad, it's lovely, but the stars have not aligned in terms of scheduling and it's just taken forever. We have one more episode left. I'm scared for CJ, but I know the crazy stalker won't kill her, because she's on the entire series. I'm also scared for Sam Seaborne, because I know Rob Lowe leaves the series at some point, but I'm not sure when, and Sam fucked up royally. (SHHH! Don't tell me! NO SPOILERS!)
And, I guess that's it. I'm feeling very good. This weekend was good. It was so sunny out, and my ankles started to feel better, and I think I was rejuvenated. Now, I just have to get to the point where I can work out without my ankles exploding, because, between you and me, I'm getting kinda chunky. (My mother insists I am not, but I so am. Blerg.) I want to wait until I go back to the doctor (which is in two weeks) before I start doing anything, just to get the OK. This is both an excuse to NOT exercise, and also a legit concern, because I don't want them to blow up. It's not fun.
Hope you all have a lovely week!
So, guys, guess what? I've got various new bites.
Bite 1 - My ankles are finally feeling better! Looks like the medicine is working. I just wonder how long it will last. I understand what my doctor is trying to do - I think - but I hope by the time the medication wears off, my ankles are in a better place. If that makes sense...which it might not unless you are in my head. But I understand what I mean, and that is the important thing. Right?
Bite 2 - I gave my "resignation" to the FNP blog. Why, you ask? Well, because they sent out a contract to all the "online only bloggers", which I think means to the bloggers who also do not work for FNP, because, by nature, aren't all bloggers online? Anyway. They sent this contract that was complete BS, and which basically said that the FNP will have complete ownership over any blog I write, and it can't be posted anywhere else, blah blah blah. Which - if they were paying me to write it - would be one thing. Then, I would happily sign away. But since they aren't, I don't see why they should have ownership over my words, thoughts and ideas. I talked to a couple of other bloggers, and had my father look over the contract - he's a lawyer - and all signs pointed to bullshit. So...yeah. But, never fear! If you liked it - which...I am not sure how many people on my flist were reading the FNP blog (thank you if you were) - I think I'm going to start something on my own. I'll let you know as details develop. It was a difficult decision, and included lots of "on the one hand...on the OTHER hand..." but at the end of the day...I think it's BS that they aren't paying me and want ownership.
What's interesting is that I sent the web guy my resignation last night, and have yet to hear from him - and my blog is still up. Hmmm.
On that - so yeah, I want to start something of my own - but I'm not sure how the kids are making blogs these days. I used to use blogger, back in the day, but I feel like that's no good anymore? So, what's good? Also, I'd like to be able to customize it to me, and not just use a template (or maybe be able to expand on a template?) Basically, I want it to look legit. So, any advice on how to do that? Any programmers on the flist?
Bite 3 - I got my first paycheck today that include my new salary. It's not a TON more, but it's nice. Every bit helps, right?
Bite 4 - Ben Folds is coming to Wolf Trap (a really nice outdoor concert venue here) in late May, and I think Roommate and I are going. Hopefully tickets have not sold out yet. Ben Folds put on one of the best shows I've ever seen when I was in college, so I'm super excited for this. In preparation, I've been listening to Ben Folds Live a lot. And uh, if you do not have that album, and are a Ben Folds fan, what are you waiting for? Get it! I know it's kind of old, and he's put out an album or two since, but it's my favorite.
Bite 5 - Roommate and I saw Baby Mama last night, and you guys - it's good! What a nice surprise! The trailers make it look, frankly, stupid, but the Post gave it a pretty good review. So I was torn. But ultimately, my girl crush on Tina Fey won out, and it was a pleasant surprise. Also, Greg Kinnear! He makes every movie better. Roommate and I were talking about how hot he was last night after the movie - but that one of the things that makes him so hot is he is completely normal looking. Oh, Greg Kinnear. I've loved you since As Good As It Gets.
Bite 6 - My parents and I are soooo close to finishing season 3 of The West Wing. This is more of a feat than it sounds, because it has taken us about a year to get through it. No, it's not bad, it's lovely, but the stars have not aligned in terms of scheduling and it's just taken forever. We have one more episode left. I'm scared for CJ, but I know the crazy stalker won't kill her, because she's on the entire series. I'm also scared for Sam Seaborne, because I know Rob Lowe leaves the series at some point, but I'm not sure when, and Sam fucked up royally. (SHHH! Don't tell me! NO SPOILERS!)
And, I guess that's it. I'm feeling very good. This weekend was good. It was so sunny out, and my ankles started to feel better, and I think I was rejuvenated. Now, I just have to get to the point where I can work out without my ankles exploding, because, between you and me, I'm getting kinda chunky. (My mother insists I am not, but I so am. Blerg.) I want to wait until I go back to the doctor (which is in two weeks) before I start doing anything, just to get the OK. This is both an excuse to NOT exercise, and also a legit concern, because I don't want them to blow up. It's not fun.
Hope you all have a lovely week!