We moved offices yesterday.
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Category: Working life
Yesterday’s most disturbing sight: seeing others working here (not necessarily workmates, as I don’t work with them, just near them) dressing up as Matrix characters. One woman as Carrie Anne Moss in the full black leather(ish) getup, one bloke doing a less fully-encompassing but nonetheless distinct Keanu. Disappointingly no martial arts moves, but the image ... [More]
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A few thoughts
Yesterday morning I was car-less, and to make carrying stuff while taking the kids to school on the bus easier, I packed a few things into my day pack. Sits on my back, easy. It was only later when walking to the station to go to work that I realised that with the day pack ... [More]
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Office musings
Note: these fluffy toys are stunt doubles At work, the electronic lock to open the door from the lift lobby is at about waist height, and operated by a card key. Some people have the key dangling around their neck, and bend down to get the key to touch the lock. Fair enough. But some ... [More]
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Clock
Beep, beep, beep. It’s 7:01am and my alarm goes off. My right arm shoots out from the bed and hits the snooze button. I could really do with another 9 minutes, even if it’s not spent sleeping, but waking up properly. Beep, beep, beep. 7:10am. I’m more alert this time, and co-ordinated enough to feel ... [More]
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Why do I have to be at work today?
Why do I have to be here at work today? WHY? On a glorious day such as this, the sun is shining, the birds are singing, the flowers are blooming and making me sneeze. But can I be out enjoying it? No. Damn this money hungry capitalist economy of ours! Damn the greedy consumerism! Damn ... [More]
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A taxing time
Argh. Damn tax. Here we are, the 28th of October, and my tax return is due in 3 days. This would normally not be so much of a problem, but after having moved, I fear the relevant paperwork is strewn in various obscure locations right around the house. Okay so maybe I’m worrying too much ... [More]
Following the departure of Mr Speakerphone and numerous others around the floor, the new blood has started to arrive. As yesterday morning one bloke had already positioned himself in the office next to my desk. No sooner had I arrived than I found him starting up a speakerphone conversation with someone to find a meeting ... [More]
5:something. I’m awake. Why am I awake? It’s way too early to be awake. Go back to sleep. 7:15. Alarm goes off. I wake again with a start. Damn morning. Shuddup alarm clock. Hit snooze. 9 minutes more. 7:24. Alarm goes off again. Argh. Do I really have to go to work? Eventually. Snooze again. ... [More]
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In the office
2:25pm. I am not having a good day in the office. My code is not working. Without getting into too much detail, various COM objects are conspiring against me. Now I’ve rebooted my PC and, courtesy of the evil hand of fate and the corporate standard setup of Windows, my personal settings have vanished, taking ... [More]
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Memories
Another week gone, and Christmas is creeping ever closer. Tomorrow I’m going to make a concerted effort to get all my Christmas presents bought and ready. Had a bit of a laugh this morning when I saw an internal memo at <monolithic corporation I work for>. Apparently they’re economising, and their way to save a ... [More]
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My day (inexcruciating detail)
6:15am. I don’t normally get up this early, but today I have to be into work early. I don’t think the newspaper has even hit the driveway yet. Chowing down Weetbix. Is it natural to be up this early? Doesn’t seem like it. 6:38am. Better go take a shower I suppose. It’s still dark outside. ... [More]