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Oct. 17th, 2003
Well, the rest of the office went out to lunch, but I've overspent on the last two fortnights and can't afford it. Hence, I've had the office all to myself! Yay!
Not that I've done anything more exciting than most lunchtimes (sat at my desk, read through LJ) but it was so quiet. I've had these shocking headaches for the last few days, so I'm appreciating the lack of noise. A co-worker mentioned that she can smell paint (construction going on in our building, and they've been painting for the last few days) so that might be what's causing the headaches. Of course, if that's the cause, I really should have gone out for some fresh air.
Irritating Co-worker isn't here. She resigned last Friday or Monday, was supposed to work until today, but took the last two days off sick instead. *shruggs* Honestly? I don't care one way or the other. (I'm more concerned about my headaches.)
I'm not being emailed all the LJ comments. Hmmm... well, that does explain why my email's been so quiet today.
( Mythological form... But would you consider me cheery? )
Meanwhile, I was totally unsurprised that there are a total of zero public, secret or semi-public crushes on me. My friends have good taste. *bg*
Not that I've done anything more exciting than most lunchtimes (sat at my desk, read through LJ) but it was so quiet. I've had these shocking headaches for the last few days, so I'm appreciating the lack of noise. A co-worker mentioned that she can smell paint (construction going on in our building, and they've been painting for the last few days) so that might be what's causing the headaches. Of course, if that's the cause, I really should have gone out for some fresh air.
Irritating Co-worker isn't here. She resigned last Friday or Monday, was supposed to work until today, but took the last two days off sick instead. *shruggs* Honestly? I don't care one way or the other. (I'm more concerned about my headaches.)
I'm not being emailed all the LJ comments. Hmmm... well, that does explain why my email's been so quiet today.
( Mythological form... But would you consider me cheery? )
Meanwhile, I was totally unsurprised that there are a total of zero public, secret or semi-public crushes on me. My friends have good taste. *bg*
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Oct. 17th, 2003 05:00 pmI was almost asleep at 4pm, but the coke machines in this building aren't working. So I improvised. Have found that half a spoon of coffee in a strong milo highly effective. Suddenly, I have energy and enthusiasm again. *g*
Of course, I'm also feeling just a touch nauseous (the reason I can't drink coffee straight). I'm thinking it's a fair trade off.
Of course, I'm also feeling just a touch nauseous (the reason I can't drink coffee straight). I'm thinking it's a fair trade off.
Ignorance is bliss
Oct. 17th, 2003 05:55 pmFandom remains a cheery and happy place for me to play because my general motto in life is "Mind Your Own Business". That particular gem was told to my mum by her granddad, as the secret for living a long and happy life. I think it's true.
Personally, my immediate natural reaction when I hear about disagreements is to ask both parties about it, to try to get as much information as I can about the situation and make up my own mind. (Or, as school friends labelled it, "I'm a gossip.") But, if I follow the rule, I don't. I don't go out of my way to ask people. If a close friend wants to talk to me, fine, I'll be supportive, but I'm not stepping into the middle of it.
Why? Because it's not my concern. If the issue wasn't caused by my actions, if it's not something that directly (and by directly, I mean something that has a major impact on my life or something that can be solved by my actions alone) related to me, I shouldn't be getting involved. All that happens is that other people relieve their stress on me and get me upset about something totally out of my control.
My life is a lot happier and I'm far more content if I don't know about these things. I didn't cause it, I can't fix it and I don't need to know about everyone else's stresses. This is why I'm generally the last to know everything. And generally, I'm okay with that. Being kinda uninformed is the price I pay for my happiness, but it's true that ignorance is bliss.
Having said that, I have no idea what the SV kerfluffle is and, honestly? Not too intrigued in finding out. If anyone on my friends list is involved, consider mental hugs sent your way, but since I know so little of it, I seriously doubt any of you were in the thick of it.
I am however, the last one in the office. It's so quiet, and I'm still buzzed on caffeine, so I might see if I can get anything done.
Personally, my immediate natural reaction when I hear about disagreements is to ask both parties about it, to try to get as much information as I can about the situation and make up my own mind. (Or, as school friends labelled it, "I'm a gossip.") But, if I follow the rule, I don't. I don't go out of my way to ask people. If a close friend wants to talk to me, fine, I'll be supportive, but I'm not stepping into the middle of it.
Why? Because it's not my concern. If the issue wasn't caused by my actions, if it's not something that directly (and by directly, I mean something that has a major impact on my life or something that can be solved by my actions alone) related to me, I shouldn't be getting involved. All that happens is that other people relieve their stress on me and get me upset about something totally out of my control.
My life is a lot happier and I'm far more content if I don't know about these things. I didn't cause it, I can't fix it and I don't need to know about everyone else's stresses. This is why I'm generally the last to know everything. And generally, I'm okay with that. Being kinda uninformed is the price I pay for my happiness, but it's true that ignorance is bliss.
Having said that, I have no idea what the SV kerfluffle is and, honestly? Not too intrigued in finding out. If anyone on my friends list is involved, consider mental hugs sent your way, but since I know so little of it, I seriously doubt any of you were in the thick of it.
I am however, the last one in the office. It's so quiet, and I'm still buzzed on caffeine, so I might see if I can get anything done.
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Oct. 17th, 2003 11:04 pmWell, it's Friday night, and I don't have to be up in the morning, so I'm planning on spending many hours online. None the less, I'm highly amused by Erilyn's pic of NSync.
It could just be me, but Justin Timberlake is just making me think of Josh Lyman. (...It's the curls and high forehead.)
All the same, that's not a sentence I thought would ever come out of my mouth. *snerk*
It could just be me, but Justin Timberlake is just making me think of Josh Lyman. (...It's the curls and high forehead.)
All the same, that's not a sentence I thought would ever come out of my mouth. *snerk*