Winter wonderland

I'll probably jinx it by saying it but dude, we still have snow. Amazing, seeing as we've had snow for almost a week now. It may not be much but the ground is white and it's freezing. Can't get much better than that. After having read Anne's blog on her crappy January 23rd I realise that perhaps my day's been pretty good. Any day that involves an appointment to the dentist is crap in my book. To have the dentist's building catch fire while you're there is just a whole new level of crappiness.

Full evening of risotto, Ugly Betty and Grey's anatomy last night. Bad McDreamy!! Go Chris O'Donnel!! I've also watched the trailer for the new episodes of Lost on ABC.com . It actually made me want to watch my Lost dvds and that's saying something since I've been extremely tired of the show for quite some time. So maybe tonight will be Lost-night. It's not like there's anything else on. I should probably clean my flat seeing as my mother's coming to visit on Friday. Yup, cleaning it is. Then Lost.

Rearing one's ugly head and putting things where the sun don't shine

Yesterday was Monday and dude was it a blast! Well, actually it was probably the worst day here since I arrived (and that was a year ago). Things haven't exactly been hunky dory around the office lately, quite the opposite, and I guess it had to end one way or another. Unfortunately, it really wasn't for the best. Our boss decided it wasn't worth it anymore and quit and we totally understand. We're in awe that she lasted as long as she did. Cudos to that.

Anywho, as a result the whole day turned into 'life in the trenches' cause people decided that was a good time to regroup. The reality of it all is that no one knows what will happen next. It's like the Cold War but we all speak the same language. Kind of.

As a result these last two days have felt like two years. I realise this affects my position here at the university and whether I'll be able to stay or not. At the same time it might actually work out anyway. I'm keeping my fingers crossed and hoping for the best. That's really all I can do.

I realised I hadn't listened to the old Brittish man on YouTube in a while. He's still around! Woho! Do yourself a favour and visit his site here .

Whoopie

Friday!! Could life get any better? : D

No real plans for the weekend besides watching Inspector Lynley-tapes (which I haven't seen) and perhaps doing some baking. Life in the fastlane...

Just another day in paradise

I just realised that I have but a month left of my 20-something life before I turn a corner and move into the unchartered waters of a 30-something life. Scary? Bet your be-hind!

Anywho, that calls for some serious redecorating of my present situation. My life is completely different from what it was a year ago. That is true. But now my current job is coming to an end (being a temporary job and all) and I'm turning...let's just say it's my turn of a decade-style birthday... in a couple of weeks. I feel like I need a 5-year plan. Very grown up-ish. I know I can do 'grown up' when I make the effort (which, granted, is not very often but I should at least get a B+ for trying).

Only problem is, do I really want to think about where I should be in 5 years? I'm having a hard enough time picturing myself having another birthday. I have a job, sort of, and I have my own place, sort of. I like my life even though my singleton status (also referred to as making me 'movable') tends to raise some eyebrows. I'm looking, but so far Mr Right hasn't knocked on my door but then again I've moved around a bit over the last couple of years. He'll catch up with me sooner or later. Maybe the powers that be (hereafter referred to as TPTB) should make a note on their 5-year plan so send him a map to my house.

So, 5-year plan, point #1: Send current address to TPTB...

Setting the mood

So, first post on new blog. It's funny how it always sort of starts out in a happy way, enthusiastic and all happy -ics and -isms you could think of. Then, gradually, it deteriorates into a moody rant about how life sucks along with everyone in it. Well, I'm not going to make that mistake. I embrace suckyness and moody rants so don't expect hot pink clouds and fluffy elephants. If someone presents those, it's a sure sign they're trying to sell you something, or get you to do something you really don't want to do. Life's lesson #1: Stay clear of hot pink clouds and fluffy elephants. They're a bad omen. ; )

So, first post on new blog. I guess the cliché for today is: this is the first day of the rest of my life... or, to 'dude' it up a little: another 24 hours of energy spent that I'll never get back... ; )