Quickly

As usual, I have nothing to say.  So instead, go read Aunt B’s post because it’s my most favorite thing that I’ve read in a long time.

Nerd Stuff

When I first got my MacBook, as I have previously mentioned, I didn’t want to be one of those Mac people. However, after hearing/reading one too many people getting obnoxiously and unnecessarily defensive about PCs (which I think may just be because they’re intimidated by Macs – I know I once was). I may have to join the douchebag parade.

That aside, I present you with a few Mac-centric things that I found worth sharing – most of which were sent to me by Chuck*:

• How Critics Reviewed the Original Macintosh in 1984
• Funny comparision of Windows 7 to an old girlfriend Funny comparision of Windows 7 to an old girlfriend
• Mac-loving Obama staff confronts Windows White House reality

Regarding the Apple TV (I have one, and I admit that it’s lacking):

• Apple pitches $30-a-month iTunes TV subscriptions
• Apple expected to push for greater living room presence

For further nerd goodness:

• I Want to Have Twins Just to Get Them These Awesome T-Shirts

See also:

• Users Want Their Computers to “Just Work”

*Chuck is one of those lucky people who has time to play on the Interwebs, whereas I just have to hop on Google Reader every so often and “Mark All As Read” on 1000+ items. I have no time, so most of my interesting tidbits come from him.

Eastside

Ahem.

Back in 2004, Pabst executed a highly effective word-of-mouth campaign that made the long-declining brand an ‘ironic downscale chic’ choice for bike messengers and other younger drinkers who viewed the beer as a statement of non-mainstream taste. AD AGE

(see also: PBR Is Now a Luxury Beer, Sort Of)

And then there’s this: Hipster Housecleaner needed — Craigslist

Just sayin.

h/t chuckmilam

But shhhhh don’t tell

I am in a very unique position to tell you honestly that the listeners of right wing talk radio are not as stupid as you think.  THEY’RE STUPIDER.

One day I will be free to elaborate and provide evidence.

It’s about time

I’ve been (and continue to be) on hiatus.

The Explanation

I hate my job.  I hate my job so much that all I can do when I get home is space out and stare blankly at my television until I realize that Lou Dobbs is on and I should change it.

Work sucks everything out of me until I have nothing left.

The truth is that writing here about my job would make interesting reading – in many cases, it would be particularly entertaining to my more politically engaged friends.  However, the fear of having those posts found (we have a lot of internet stalkers and backstabbers in my office) and being fired has kept me from bringing it up.  Since I don’t really give a fuck anymore, I may slacken that self-imposed restriction.

Then again, I may not…

Maybe I’ll get a little motivation and post something from time to time, but we’ll just have to wait and see on that one.

However, I hope to be back with a vengeance sometime in late spring, as I am planning – one way or another – not to stay at this job past then.  Perhaps sooner, if I can shake something loose with my wimpy little résumé.

I started to go into an entertaining little summary of why my job sucks so much, but I thought better of it due to the politically-sensitive/talk radio-related aspect of my job (yes, I realize that this makes no sense if you don’t know exactly where I work).  I don’t worry that much about anyone at work finding it so much as I do having it quoted elsewhere where more than 3 people will actually see it.

Being fired would be a relief, but I would prefer to have it be over something that’s not my fault!

Seriously, though, when I leave that place, it’s on.

Remember me?

Because I know you’re clamoring for my oh-so-fascinating words:

1. You may now refer to me as “Supreme Leader.”
2. I am still very busy and World Wide Internets* do not fit into my schedule. This is not permanent. I have a plan.
3. I may decide to live in a cardboard box soon, as my job is insanity-inducing and I don’t know how much longer I can do it.
4. I joined the Y.  The downtown facility is sexy – much like your Supreme Leader (I keed! I keed!)
5. I am sick of people embarrassing our state in front of the rest of the country.**
6. Iran seems like a shitty place to live.  Also, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad really needs a stylist – he is a terrible dresser.  I like to call him “Members Only” since he looks like he’s wearing a Members Only jacket – unfortunately, now that I Google the two, I see that I wasn’t the only one to make this connection.
7. I’m calling the President next time there’s a fly in my house.  Apparently PETA’s pissing and moaning about the flyacide.  GROAN.

 

*I’ve got to say, I’m simultaneously jealous/resentful of you folks who get to use the internet however you like while at work.  I guess I’d have an easier time keeping up with Google Reader and Twitter, too, if I could use the internet for things other than looking up weird medical conditions while at my desk.  Seriously, though, even if they didn’t treat us like children at my office, I still wouldn’t have the time.  I stay excessively busy. 

**Dear Other 49 States,

We are not all ignorant, racist, regressive white trash in Tennessee.

Love,

Jane Q. Public

Busy girl

Dear Internets,

Please pardon my recent poor attendance.  I’ve been (and continue to be) very busy with a project, and have no time for you (also, Netflix has come into my life and taken over).  In my absence, please enjoy the video below.

Fondly,

Jane Q. Public

Feel Good Friday: Hurry hurry hurry before I go insane

Commence to jigglin!

P.S. Since most of you who read this don’t know her, be sure and visit Childings – she will probably have a FGF post up at some point.

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ALSO: Chez Bez

Feel Good Friday: 16 miles to the promised land

She packed it in. She was a showgirl. Great legs. I got her legs, what do you think? 

and also:

Plus, go listen to this.