In reading an article about it, I stumbled across this comment, which I really liked:

"CNN has a problem, actually a lot of problems. The most significant is that the role of being the only 24/7 news channel is gone. When it started in 1980, the technology to present video news around the clock was not really ready, not fully functional. Now, a ( Read more... )

......for a Random Day (It’s a little slow on the Futures desk today)

1. I think part of a best friend's job should be to immediately clear your computer browsing history if you die. (AMEN)

2. Nothing sucks more than that moment during an argument when you realize you're wrong. (Wrong, what’s this wrong you speak of?)3. I totally take ( Read more... )

-Move 1 is done.

-Dr gave me Xanax, which knocks me out.  No more taking it at work.  (I've taken naps at work twice in two days now).

-Dad has a lipoma (benign tumor).  No cancer!

So a coworker's neighbor is an asshole cat owner, and refuses to spay his cat.  She's on her second litter.  He apparently "disposed" of the first litter, and the coworker and other neighbors have forced him to leave this litter alone.  I plan on taking two of the four kittens (who are currently about three weeks old, so they'll be weaned about the ( Read more... )

I saw a house today.  My parents are seeing it on Tues.  If they approve of it, I will be making an offer ASAP.  Holy shit.

I will give more details (and pics) once I have a better idea of if I'm making an offer and/or the offer has been accepted.

Holy shit.

So I picked a Realtor.  I took everyone's advice and went with the guy who seems to get me better.  Now I'm just waiting for him to get back to me!  I can't wait to start looking at places.  I'm so unbelievably excited.  I'm actually sitting here at work, looking at places on RedFin.com instead of doing work.  (Is anyone surprised by this?)  Not ( Read more... )

Some convos that have made me laugh recently ( Read more... )

I wish someone would just pay me to hang out w/ my friends all the time, and organize everything.  I'm way better at planning softball than I am at my real job (probably b/c it requires more thinking and creativity).  Too bad organizing alumni stuff is a volunteer thing b/c I'd be way good at it for a real job.

I need a sugar daddy.

My parent company is cutting 3% of its work force.  I should be okay, but still...  They've already cut out my overtime.

So in case you were wondering what Sarah Palin would have named you, check it out: http://politsk.blogspot.com/2008/09/sarah_13.htmlRead more... )