Archive for February, 2009

Programming Note

Friday, February 27th, 2009

I’m changing the name of this site. Somehow, “Daily Ramblings” just doesn’t seem appropriate. Any ideas? I think I’m also going to change up the design, too. Just as soon as I get some time.
Heh.
Y’all should take bets on how soon that’s gonna happen.

Inappropriate Work Conversations, Part I

Friday, February 27th, 2009

Boss: …everyone got sick while we were there, even Betty*! (Betty is the boss’ one year old daughter)
Me: Aww, that sucks! You guys finally get away to relax and even Betty got sick?
Boss: Yeah… we thought it was the food at first, but Betty’s only on the boob and Jennifer* (Boss’ wife) wasn’t sick yet!
Me: [...]

Abandonment

Thursday, February 12th, 2009

I’m struggling lately with how I feel about changes that are happening in my life. On the one hand, I’m happy for those that are moving on, moving up, doing new things. On the other hand, I feel as though I am left behind, in the same daily routine that I’ve been grinding through for [...]

Open Letters: The Vulgar Edition

Tuesday, February 10th, 2009

Dear Tampon Makers (oh yes, I went there):
I understand that to reduce my risk of toxic shock syndrome, I should only use the lowest “absorbency” needed. However, your chart confuses me. I should use the Super when my “flow” is 9-12 grams, and the Super Plus when its 12-15 grams. So, pray tell, Tampax… how [...]