Occasional musings from a Left-coast Canadian ExPat in Oxford.
I managed to burn myself, again, on the oven the other day. I think the bulk of this year’s holiday donations are going to the War Amps. I’ve got a feeling I’m going to need them someday soon…. Also, thanks to my buddy Eric for drawing my attention to the fact that I need to … Continue reading Bass-Ackwards
You know a garlic and onion dip is *good* when you can still taste a bit of garlic breath 24 hours and four vigorous tooth brushings later. It’s just a good thing we’ve got large cubicles at work…. Continue reading Gar-leek
6:00am
Ears: Blerk Blerk Blerk of alarm
Brain: Bzzzzzzzzzzzz
6:09am
Ears: Blerk Blerk Blerk of alarm
Brain: Bzzzzzzzzzzzz
7:30am
Feet: Pounding Pavement
Brain: Bzzzzzzzzzzzz
Continue reading “The Way You Make Me Feel”
I was out on a coffee date yesterday, and happened to see a guy I went to High School with. And when I say “see” I really mean just “see.” I didn’t want to be rude and interrupt my date, and high school guy also seemed to be accompanied by a lovely lady that may … Continue reading What’s the Frequency, Kenneth?
Nothing like starting your Friday by surfing a little work-related porn. Also, I started my Christmas Shopping last night. I suppose that means it’s time to put up the tree & lights this weekend. The stuff I bought yesterday is all random “Christmas-themed Gifts.” Meaning they’re really cute, and not intended for anyone in particular. … Continue reading TGIF
Some days I seriously doubt my ability to do my job. Funny thing though, it’s not because I don’t believe I’m smart enough – it’s because I’m too smart. On these kind of days, I tend to view the entire system as flawed, and counter-intuitive, and I can’t dumb myself down enough to plod along … Continue reading Brain Fart
Warning: Pointless bitching ahead. Feel free to skip this one.
Not that things have been particularly bad, but they haven’t exactly been faboo lately either. I just seem to be on a bit of a streak of less than great luck with things these days and feel the need to have a short piss & moan session, and put them out to the universe in general as a formal notice of my complaint with the situation.
So without further ado, a general list of things that suck in my world lately:
Continue reading “Things that Suck”