new cube wall

Okay...I was delaying my post on my cubicle extension because my feelings on it have wavered from extreme highs to extreme lows. A couple weeks back my office friend Kathryn identified an issue with the high traffic by my cubicle. So, she called Facilities and asked them for an additional partition on my behalf (pictures below).

Day 1) LOVED the cubicle. I spent time reorganizing and shifted my computer to the left. I have ample desk space in this configuration and I don't feel vulnerable as I did before with my back to the cube opening.

Day 2-14) Skeptical of the cubicle. Many people stop to observe the new set up and ask me questions.

Day 15-present day) Over it. Random people, that don't even work in the building, stop by and say "Oh, you got a new wall. How's that working out? Keeping the people out?" I want to reply, uh yea, EVERY ONE EXCEPT YOU!

red and khaki

I was in Target the other day to buy moving supplies. I had a basket filled with all the necessities including masking tape, tissue paper, clorox wipes, two bottles of champagne, a people magazine, and various other items. A little girl was wandering through the aisles with her grandfather (or dad, you never know these days). She was clearly looking for that new, very important, trip to target toy purchase. She was asking the man question after question in that oh so cute kid gibberish and then looked at me and said "Ask herrrrr, she pobly knows." Hmm, I wonder, why would I know? Oh, it's because i was wearing a red zip jacket and khaki pants. The uniform of someone who knows. Geez. I was suddenly embarassed and headed for checkout.

a bad case of the mondays...

When did I get this dum?

"Jill" (1:27:09 PM): jim and kathryn are like a married couple. she just threatened to not give him chocolate for the rest of the day if he isnt nicer.
SCKK83 (1:27:59 PM): you should go give him chocolate
SCKK83 (1:28:01 PM): and undermine her
SCKK83 (1:28:16 PM): i mean undermind
SCKK83 (1:28:19 PM): i'm losing it
SCKK83 (1:28:28 PM): the longer you're out of school the dummer you get
SCKK83 (1:28:29 PM): it's horrid
"Jill" (1:29:17 PM): dumber*
"Jill" (1:29:29 PM): nice example.
SCKK83 (1:29:33 PM): i wish i could say i did that on purpose
SCKK83 (1:29:34 PM): omg
SCKK83 (1:29:37 PM): shoot me
"Jill" (1:29:43 PM): i cant do that.
"Jill" (1:29:47 PM): i can give you drugs though.*
"Jill" (1:29:53 PM): tempting, i know.
SCKK83 (1:29:58 PM): that would be great too
"Jill" (1:30:25 PM): and undermine was correct.
"Jill" (1:30:59 PM): do you want me to bring you a pop? you should probably take a walk away from your desk for a few minutes.
SCKK83 (1:32:09 PM): can i post this on my blog

*Jill, is of course just kidding, and is referring to her pain medication from her car accident.

why is it?

just a couple of life's "things that make you go hmmm...."

why is it that....

• i only crave chick-fil-a on sundays
• my computer only freezes when i haven't saved
• meetings always get canceled when you stay up all night preparing and never get canceled when you are unprepared
  
• it only storms when i have plans outdoors
• i accidentally throw away important mail and keep junk
• i always need the tank top that is in the bottom of the dirty laundry, and then realize, after dumping the whole bin, that it's actually folded and put away

please share your own...

a travesty

when did jesse mccartney go brunette? come on jesse mac the ladies need you blonde!

before

after

itunes

I know this will surprise most of you, but I just discovered the gloriousness of itunes this week--or rather itunes discovered the gloriousness of my visa card.
I have been going buck wild ever since I activated the gift card Amy gave me for my birthday. For the first time in years, I've chosen music over the MJ Morning Show. It's an incredible invention and .99 is an incredibly seductive price. I've even started to justify my gratuitious purchases by eating a packed lunch instead of going out to eat. It's getting bad. Annie might have to stage an intervention.

oooh Hootie, sing to me....

close standers

I was at Publix this morning buying some snacks to tide me over for the rest of the week. I had less than 10 items so that was the line I chose. This woman was standing so close behind me I couldn't even take a step backwards. My coffee hadn't fully circulated my system so I said to her "Hey Lady, could you back up? Yeah you, with the stupid mini-croissants. Back the ef up."

Of course, I didn't really say that. But I wanted to.

hammerhead stef

last night michael and i were talking about crazy eyes. he said he has to look at my crazy eyes all the time so he's completely okay with them. he then proceed to tell me that i look like a hammerhead shark. not the most flattering thing i've ever heard but i thought i'd investigate further. whatdya think?

ugh, only 8 more hours until the week is over

i've found that if i put hot sauce and black pepper in my morning V8 i can almost trick my body into thinking its a bloody mary.

munchies

why do i always crave snacks while watching the biggest loser?