I just realized my Fotos friends list wasn't public. oops.

I just e-filed my federal taxes. I'm gettin' like almost $2,000 back! w00t! On the flip side, I owe $16 to MA. Dang, why couldn't they get that right? Not like they're getting that $16 until April 15, though. You better believe it.

It was brought to my attention today that someone, who remained unnamed, expressed concern about my work schedule. It wasn't clear whether or not the concern was that I was working too many (laf), or too few, or just the fact that they do not coincide with the standard "business hours." It would be sad if it were the latter case, since I cannot work normal hours. Even if I were able to, I certainly wouldn't be putting in any extra hours. If they want me there from 9-5, then that's what they'll get. At least until I find another place that doesn't care when I work.

I know, I've been away for a while. It seems like every time I turn around, I encounter another reason to be disheartened by society. I'm finding it hard to try and go into now. I was going to make my triumphant return post one of upbeat energy, but alas... girls encouraging each other to starve themselves, legislators passing insane bills, general inconsideracy of people to one another....

Instead, I will talk about a nasty perl script I wrote. The most surprising result being that it works. And thus, I am super-skeptical of it. I mean, if it doesn't break, how can I fix it? What? It's not broken? Surely, you jest. It only says

2005.02.11-01:19:02 No changes

Even when I feed it bad data, it politely says:

# guu has bad MAC address (0d12222103)
# guu has bad IP address (269.3.1.1)

And processes the rest of the data just fine. ::shrug::

Does this mean that I am that much closer to one fewer M$ server under my control? Hell ya it does! In fact, maybe I'll just make the switch right now. That'll show that perl script. See if you work now!

Ok, I feel better now.

Moodring says: disheartened

I used to be a nice person. Now, I feel like I'm too cynical and jaded. And, I don't like people. Sometimes, I just want to fall off the face of the earth.

Well, that got your attention, didn't it? Ok, well, it wasn't a hot date, but I did go over to Moxie's for dinner. Chicken Parm, pasta, Caesar salad, and homemade bread. Yumm-mmee! Oo, and brownies for dessert. Haven't seen her in a while, so it was good to visit. Maybe her husband should go away more often. ^_^

I still have an aggrevating cough that seems to be triggered by cold air. I'll be fine, then go into a coughing fit. The kind where you can taste your lungs. For now, I have the heat turned up in my house, which I don't like to do. It's expensive and all. And, those poor dinosaurs are being all burned up and stuff. It's really sad.

For the record, I did go into work today, albeit a bit late, which is really relative given our environment. Especially since the weather was less than optimal for driving conditions. I did make up for it by picking up lunch for the guys. Although Kim called it in late, so I had to wait for like an hour for it. Well, more like 10 minutes, but that's over an hour, if you are talking dog-minutes.

Why is the mood icon for 'thirsty' crying?

Moodring says: thirsty

Today was a non-working day. After finally going to bed at 3:30, I slept until 11, then got up at around noon. I just felt blah, so wasn't planning on going to work. I checked the snow emergency website for Boston, which claimed one to still be in effect. Wahoo! This means no class tonight. I can just be a bum today. Well, I decided to check with the institute, just to be safe, and wouldn't you know it? They were still having classes. But...but, the snow emergency. Alas, so I went to class after all. Stopped by work first to get coffee and say hi to the poor shlobs who went in today. haha, just kidding ya'll.

Still not feeling tired, but I'm going to try and go to bed reasonably early tonight. We'll see how that goes.

I got junk mail from my [former] health insurance provider with the salutation "Dear Medicare Beneficiary:" WTF? You'd think my insurance company would know very well how old I am and whether or not I fall in the "Health Plan for Seniors" category.

This post was inspired by diyeana.

On perfection: No one is perfect. In fact, most of us are far from it. The difference is when you realize your own shortcomings, and strive to make the changes within yourself. I have had feelings of unrest for the past few years. By unrest, I mean that I am not completely satisfied with my current lot in life. Not that I'm unhappy, just not content. I know there is much more to life out there that I am not experiencing, and I want to. Perhaps this was part of the reasons behind by bike trip a year ago.

On life as a journey: I don't know that I'm any further along the journey than the average person. I've sort of been floating through life for a while, waiting for something to happen. Work keeps teasing me with possibilities that will require drastic changes in my life, but so far, nothing has happened. At this point, I know I need to make a change, but change is scary, and I'm not sure which direction I want to make that change. I did have a desire earlier today that I haven't had in a long time. I suppose I will have to let those thoughts mull over in my mind for a while.
( and on and on )

Moodring says: contemplative

AARrrg! Why do games always crash at the most inopportune moment? I was playing Rome-TW (of course) and had just slaughtered an outnumbering enemy army. They were running away, and I was in pursuit. Litterally, there was about 10 seconds left in the battle, and click - the game goes away.

I took a blue pill about half an hour ago anyway, and was going to bed after the battle anyway. I would have gone to bed nice and happy, but no, now I have to go to bed all pissed off and frustrated. At least I have work to look forward to tomorrow. grrr...

ps, that f-bomb was for you noisyparker.

Moodring says: pissed off