That interview this morning was not my best performance. I don't know if it matters since many agencies are just checking to see if you have a pulse and did not show up to the interview drunk. Nevertheless, I failed to be energetic and cheerful and memorable, I think. I was just off my game, which is too bad. Nevertheless glad that I went, one ( Read more... )

English midterm paper is in the final stages of polish. I wrote my conclusion at lunch -- that's the easiest part of the whole thing. I gave the whole paper one solid edit, and even read it allowed to make sure it flows nicely and catch some weird word choices. I always find that really helpful. Sure enough, I caught a whole bunch of little burrs ( Read more... )

Ian and I excitedly left the house early to catch the el cheap showing of "The Borne Ultimatum." I made us popcorn, and packed half a ham sandwich for us to share, packed water and Coke, and we headed out to the movie theatre... only to learn that "before 12:00" does not mean "and also inclusive of 12:00." We couldn't get the cheap tix for the ( Read more... )

I feel restored after "touching base" today, and getting some needed things accomplished ( Read more... )

I'm feeling greatly recovered from yesterday's lethargic malaise. I left work 30 minutes early since I worked through lunch. On the way home, I pondered whether I were dehydrated, or getting enough to eat, or the right things to eat. The bag o' salad I had last week has "turned" and although still safe to eat, was no longer snappy and totally fresh ( Read more... )

I'm making a playlist for Halloween. (Truthfully, this has been a many years project as a birthday present for nightcrawler88 that never seems to actually get finished.) Here's what I've got so far ( Read more... )

Good morning ( Read more... )

My weekend was tamely spent. Gingersnap and I hung out all day Saturday. He was very well behaved, and my first day of babysitting an infant wasn't nearly as exhausting - in any respect - as I anticipated it would be. It made me realize that I'll need to get contacts if and when I have a child of my own, however. Auntie Trace's glasses are just ( Read more... )