the usual

I just got a new batch of docs to convert from Word to XML.  I love these things.  There is no thinking required.  Just copy, paste, surround with code, repeat.  There aren't multiple ways of doing it.  It's not subjective.  It's straightforward and oh so satisfying. 

I think maybe today's the day for a quick Costco run.  I need steak and gas.  And ya gotta love that list.   

The past two days have been spent right here just pounding away at the keyboard and on one of those days I hit a particularly frustrating bit that went on for several hours.  Last night my body suggested that I not do that any more.  That I maybe get up and move now and again.  Maybe go to Costco.  Maybe take a walk.  I need to quit thinking those are good ideas and start doing them before I die of hurt.

My tax docs are coming like glue this year.  I did finally find out that they do have to be postmarked by January 31 so they might not even all dribble in until mid February.  But, I also read that the IRS is not as anal about home offices as it used to be so maybe I can catch a break there.

I have a book to add to the book pages on my website and some puzzles to add to the puzzle pages.  I am falling behind.  I'm still feeling my way through this work at home thing.  I like it.  I'm keeping it.  But, I haven't gotten it down to a science yet.

And, now I need to get out of this bed, get into the shower, get dressed and get to work.  And I'm going to do just that.

the usual

I just got a new batch of docs to convert from Word to XML.  I love these things.  There is no thinking required.  Just copy, paste, surround with code, repeat.  There aren't multiple ways of doing it.  It's not subjective.  It's straightforward and oh so satisfying. 

I think maybe today's the day for a quick Costco run.  I need steak and gas.  And ya gotta love that list.   

The past two days have been spent right here just pounding away at the keyboard and on one of those days I hit a particularly frustrating bit that went on for several hours.  Last night my body suggested that I not do that any more.  That I maybe get up and move now and again.  Maybe go to Costco.  Maybe take a walk.  I need to quit thinking those are good ideas and start doing them before I die of hurt.

My tax docs are coming like glue this year.  I did finally find out that they do have to be postmarked by January 31 so they might not even all dribble in until mid February.  But, I also read that the IRS is not as anal about home offices as it used to be so maybe I can catch a break there.

I have a book to add to the book pages on my website and some puzzles to add to the puzzle pages.  I am falling behind.  I'm still feeling my way through this work at home thing.  I like it.  I'm keeping it.  But, I haven't gotten it down to a science yet.

And, now I need to get out of this bed, get into the shower, get dressed and get to work.  And I'm going to do just that.

Done

I've been to Costco.

I got gas. I got steak. I got pork chops. I got mussels (from New Zealand!). The on the way home I got a Quarter Pounder with Cheese and Fries.

Note to self: That rule about not shopping when your hungry? Make it your own.

Done

I've been to Costco.

I got gas. I got steak. I got pork chops. I got mussels (from New Zealand!). The on the way home I got a Quarter Pounder with Cheese and Fries.

Note to self: That rule about not shopping when your hungry? Make it your own.

I hate software...

I had a knock down drag out battle with some software this afternoon. I ended up winning but not before I got the life blood sucked out of my afternoon. Goddamn computers anyway.

Then while I was trying to get one computer stabilized, I decided to update another one and it went wonky. Got that one fixing and decided to update my puzzle page and Fucking Front Page said there were no extensions on the server. Yes there are, you piece of shit.

Reinstalled the server extensions, got the little computer updated and stable and then won the battle on the laptop. But, I'm bloody and not that happy.

Plus, at 4:30, I was dying of thirst but I have two cats sitting here just counting the seconds until 5 p.m. dinner time. I knew if I went to the kitchen and did not feed them, I'd get written up in the complaint column of Cat NotSoFancyButBigOnTude Weekly.

And then I thought??!!! Who's paying the mortgage here?? I'm thirsty and I'm going to the kitchen. You got a problem with that learn to tell time! [note: Be sure and check the next issue of that cat rag, I know I'm going to be the lead bitch.]

Even I'm glad it's Friday now.

I hate software...

I had a knock down drag out battle with some software this afternoon. I ended up winning but not before I got the life blood sucked out of my afternoon. Goddamn computers anyway.

Then while I was trying to get one computer stabilized, I decided to update another one and it went wonky. Got that one fixing and decided to update my puzzle page and Fucking Front Page said there were no extensions on the server. Yes there are, you piece of shit.

Reinstalled the server extensions, got the little computer updated and stable and then won the battle on the laptop. But, I'm bloody and not that happy.

Plus, at 4:30, I was dying of thirst but I have two cats sitting here just counting the seconds until 5 p.m. dinner time. I knew if I went to the kitchen and did not feed them, I'd get written up in the complaint column of Cat NotSoFancyButBigOnTude Weekly.

And then I thought??!!! Who's paying the mortgage here?? I'm thirsty and I'm going to the kitchen. You got a problem with that learn to tell time! [note: Be sure and check the next issue of that cat rag, I know I'm going to be the lead bitch.]

Even I'm glad it's Friday now.

puzzles

Oh and I did get the puzzle page upgraded... Thanks to gissa, ruralrob, vaneramos, and, especially to machupicchu who not only contributed artwork but also unearthed an old photo of mine that I had totally forgotten about and it turns out to make an excellent puzzle!!

Click on the pic to get to the puzzles!

puzzles

Oh and I did get the puzzle page upgraded... Thanks to gissa, ruralrob, vaneramos, and, especially to machupicchu who not only contributed artwork but also unearthed an old photo of mine that I had totally forgotten about and it turns out to make an excellent puzzle!!

Click on the pic to get to the puzzles!