flying time and alien abduction

i made it out early this morning! and the bus came early, so that was really lucky!

my day was document orientated, tricks with word and Other Fun Stuff. it really is impressive how much is packed into the office system, those of us who don't use even a tiny fraction of its features find it easy to be annoyed with the more trivial operations without looking at the bigger picture.

on the other hand, they could have done something more helpful with the interface. i'm just innately prejudiced against them.

lunch definitely wasn't as good as yesterday's. nystire and i went shopping, which involved a joint bitch and moan session regarding the kinder and his ability to be a complete tosser on command, the command being a general awareness of his presence. i've come up with a potential solution - it won't make him any less of a wanker but we might be able to derive some amusement from his idiocy.

the other idiot who left our office a couple of weeks ago took his speakers with him, so i bought myself an el-cheapo set that turned out to be so good that i've brought it home with me and am donating my old cruddy ones to the cause.
i'm sure my neighbours aren't happy with that decision, i was showering with the music still on and could feel the bass through the wall ^_^

on the way back, i stopped in to get a signature and the resident authority wasn't, well, resident. they told me that it would have to be done quickly, or all sorts of difficulties would arise - but considering the fact that the difficulties would be faced by the same people who aren't around when they're needed makes me worry a bit less.

i needed something from somebody outside of our unit, and nystire walked in and i asked if he could provide me with material covering brassieres... it took a couple of stumbles before i got the right word and the two of them stopped laughing at me :P

the last couple of hours went by without my noticing, and i was shocked to discover that i'd run out of time for the day! i guess it could be worse.

i finished terry pratchett - night watch on the way home, and all i have to say is that it's a long series of incredibly well-written and intelligent books. the man rocks!

i set up my speakers when i got home, got ac/dc - dirty deeds done dirt cheap stuck in my head and spot and i headed out for coffee and supper. lots of theology / philosophy, and staring at a foxy new-mother sitting next to us.

i spoke to my mum on the way home, and we've decided that it does make more sense for me to come down to south africa around easter time. she'll be here soon, so now i have to make a list of the things i miss :) [liquorice and biltong are the first items on it]

it's a bit further away, but it'll relieve work pressure and will still be fun :)

now that i've showered and am ready for bed, i'm hitting it.


[i'm still peeved about the selection tool, but some of the filters are so much fun to play with!]