Day: September 22, 2004

As predicted, I felt it today. That brain numbing tiredness that leaves you all groggy and slow. Might be the fact that it's 5:30 pm and I haven't had breakfast yet too.

I had to go to McGill this morning, to go see the client. That went well, as her network problems finally got resolved by the mcgill network people and I was able to get some good work done with that. She's also writing me a reference letter, so we spoke about that as well.

Once that was done, I dropped off the IBM business proposal I was asked to comment on last week and chatted a bit with the lady who's in charge of the project. I wanted to know what the next step was, when I could expect some sort of answer from them. Basically, I want to give current bossman as much notice time as I can before leaving. I still owe him that much courtesy. From our conversation, it would seem that unless things go horribly wrong, I should get a firm offer soon – as in end of next week or early next. They're just waiting for my reference letters to see where I fit in the McGill staff hierarchy. That will determine the salary range and benefits package. They said that my proposed salary range should be possible, so once they have an offer on the table, it'll be a matter of hammering out the fine points, and then I can give my notice here.

Can I have a Huzzah?

1. I can see your point, but I still think you're full of shit.
2. I don't know what your problem is, but I'll bet it's hard to pronounce.
3. How about never? Is never good for you?
4. I see you've set aside this special time to humiliate yourself in public.
5. I'm really easy to get along with once you people learn to see it my way.
6. I'll try being nicer if you'll try being smarter.
7. I'm out of my mind, but feel free to leave a message…
8. I don't work here. I'm a consultant.
9. It sounds like English, but I can't understand a word you're saying.
10. Ahhh… I see the screw-up fairy has visited us again…
11. I like you. You remind me of when I was young and stupid.
12. You are validating my inherent mistrust of strangers.
13. I have plenty of talent and vision. I just don't give a damn.
14. I'm already visualizing the duct tape over your mouth.
15. I will always cherish the initial misconceptions I had about you.
16. Thank you. We're all refreshed and challenged by your unique point of view.
17. The fact that no one understands you doesn't mean you're an artist.
18. Any connection between your reality and mine is purely coincidental.
19. What am I? Flypaper for freaks!?
20. I'm not being rude. You're just insignificant.
21. It's a thankless job, but I've got a lot of Karma to burn off.
22. Yes, I am an agent of Satan, but my duties are largely ceremonial.
23. And your crybaby whiny-butt opinion would be…?
24. Do I look like a people person?
25. This isn't an office. It's Hell with fluorescent lighting.
26. I started out with nothing & still have most of it left.
27. Sarcasm is just one more service we offer.
28. If I throw a stick, will you leave?
29. Errors have been made. Others will be blamed.
30. Whatever kind of look you were going for, you missed.
31. I'm trying to imagine you with a personality.
32. A cubicle is just a padded cell without a door.
33. Can I trade this job for what's behind door #1?
34. Too many freaks, not enough circuses.
35. Nice perfume. Must you marinate in it?
36. Chaos, panic and disorder – my work here is done.
37. How do I set a laser printer to stun?
38. I thought I wanted a career, turns out I just wanted paychecks.

7 hours of game night with the boys. We started playing Risk: godswar at 7pm and that game ended at 10pm. (I won, yay) We decided we had time for a game of runebound. We didn't count on it lasting 4 hours!!! (I won that too, yay)

Now, it's 2am and I just got home and I'm going to feel this tomorrow.

Night everybozzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz.