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Tuesday, September 23, 2003
Busy
I just realized there is so much I've been meaning to do, people I've been meaning to write letters to, parts of the house I've been meaning to clean, oaklog posts I've been meaning to make, projects I've been meaning to finish... and I'm not getting around to any of it. I'm not having a lazy patch, I'm just extremely busy. And I don't mean that as code for "I'm playing Zelda, so I'll blow of yoga" I mean it as code for "I didn't get to go home last night because I was at work". So for everyone waiting on something from me or for me to get back to you on something or wondering why I'm not on AIM or whatever, you will probably find yourself waiting for about a month more. I would say I am sorry, but J says you should only say that if you are going to change. And I'm probably not going to stop being busy any time soon.
PS- I love tostadas.
.: posted by Zemlet 1:45 PM
Sunday, September 21, 2003
Just got back
I'm back from my trip to Vermont and I have already forgotten about it. I got back at 1AM, slept a few hours and went to work. Waiting for me there were two last-minute specials I basically had to work all weekend on, which totally wrecked any pleasure I might have eeked out of a vacation. Perhaps someday I'll look back on the vibrant colors I saw and freindly folks I met, but for now I'm making myself another pot of coffee and trying to fake up some government forms to make it look like a firm that actually has an average of $5 Million in annual revenues made less than $1 Million as a joint venture. I do not feel like pulling sneaky stuff like this pays off in the long run, so it is hard to drum up the enthusiasm for putting in extra hours on it. As a result, I've footballed many of the tasks to the person who stands to benefit the most from the project, namely the sales guy who is chasing it. Since he knows all the political ins and outs, he can bloody-well write the project approach instead of me.
I was so preocupied with work crap on Friday, I barely talked like a pirate. I kept wondering what all the silly messages on my cell were about, until I realized it was TLAP day. Suddenly it all made sense. Perhaps next year I'll remember in time to wear my eyepatch. Apparently Henry went to a fancy dress party where he rented a lobster costume. That sounds so perfect and he claims there are photos from the event. I'll keep you all posted.
Another cool thing that happened was that GPB found my web site- AND she visits the Bay Area regularly, so we'll totally get to hang out soon and I'll get to tell her the out-of-the-ordinary-enough-to-be-qualified-as-strange story of the Bradley Rhodes web site. I am damn excited, I must say. I find more and more I live for what is going on in my personal life and some days (like today for example) actually dread going in to work. I hope soon I'll get to work on a fulfilling project I can be proud of.
.: posted by Zemlet 6:19 PM
Monday, September 15, 2003
Tsk- Internet!
The "Very Rude Places Directory" is self-described as "what happens when bored morons get hold of a geographical database." It basically lists world-wide cities with naughty names like the good Swedish town of Slut; or Dildo near Trinity Bay in Newfoundland; and, of course, my favorite: Crap, Albania. Other countries don't have a corner on rude names, there is Sugar Tit, South Carolina (perhaps Melissa can add that to her personal list of "the differenes between North and South Carolina"); Wankers Corner in Oregon; Fanny, West Virginia; and Erect in North Calorina (sorry Melissa, guess that makes North and South Carolina even again) which sounds more like a signoff to some kind of sex advice column than a town name. Many link to maps or the regional web site, for example Gaylord, Michigan's web site simply proclaims "Gaylord... Naturally!".
None are listed in Vermont, which is a releif, since I'm leaving for there tonight on vacation. Even with the threat of Hurricane Isabel, it could be worse: I could be heading for Crotch Lake, Canada.
.: posted by Zemlet 11:25 AM
Monday, September 08, 2003
But of course...
I was going to post a comment on miceland about the upcoming "Talk Like a Pirate Day" and found it was already the rage over there. Shoulda known they would already have taken to it. (It is Sep 19th, by the way, me hearties.) While there, I read about the fab b-day extravaganzy his wife planned for him (pals of mine take note as my big day approaches) and came across a link to a site that bashes TV shows, which is great because I don't have enough time to watch TV, but I still feel the need to complain about it. For the one show I did watch, The West Wing, they recapped the season ender with, "Sorkin waltzes out and sticks us with a Republican President. Like we don't have enough real-life problems in that department. Dude, that's just harsh."
Although, speaking of television, we did try to watch the show "24" this weekend to see what all the hub-bub was about. J-dog downloaded the first episode for us to check out. It was a bit too slick for me to feel it was realistic in the slightest and I spent most of my time complaining about the hairdos. I could see how the real-time gimmick would be a draw and Keifer Sutherland looked great, but that a show does not make. Unlike my favorite show SURVIVOR. (Ah, yes I love pop-culture.) I have not taken the time yet to check out the new cast-aways, but will give you my full report when I do. I must find someone to Tivo it for me as I will be in an airport/airplane coming back from Vermont. YES! My vacation to the lovely Eastern leaf-changing yonder. Did I mention that I'm going? This is probably the second vacation in my life I've ever gone on alone.
Yes, I am traveling to the land of the Civil Union and the Maple Syrup. I'll be staying in Room 11 of "Betsy's Bed and Breakfast" which should be Kountry Kuteness at its finest. In fact, I think I'll vote for Howard Dean if my vacation goes well. I do love the Civil Union concept. When I'm an incredibly old spinster, I can get married to come other old biddy and we'll have millions of cats and make decisions about each other's medical treatment and leave money to one another. It will be great- viva la Civil Union!
Let's see, what else did I do this weekend? I read a Gary Kinder book, left the top down on my car the whole time, ate a lot of pizza, did NOT work (go me) and finished playing Grim Fandango, which was muy fabuloso, amigo. Wow, this turned out to be a really long blog. Thinking about Howard Dean must have got me into the blogging frame of mind.
Daddy sends hugs!
.: posted by Zemlet 8:22 AM
Friday, September 05, 2003
What's Your Guess?
By Maxis in Walnut Creek there is a deli where they have a sandwich bar. Now first of all, sandwich bars rock- you get exactly what you want, every time and don't get any guff for taking up room in the office fridge with your bread and fancy cheeses. Anyone who has a good lead on a place like this is Oakland, please let me know!
In addition to that, there is this ancient chinese lady who asks "What's Your Guess?" when you get to the end of the bar. Apparently if you guess the exact weight of your sandwich creation, you get it FREE. Now this, is marketing genius. No idea what the name of the place is, but I like to call it "What's Your Guess Deli" in homage to this cute little ploy.
Now I didn't think anybody ever actually won their 'wich, but yesterday surge answered correctly and won a damn sandwhich (and he likes to pile on the meat, so this saved him many a pretty penny). THAT, my freinds, was his guess- what... is... yours?
.: posted by Zemlet 12:01 PM
Wednesday, September 03, 2003
I (heart) Oakland
I updated the local color section of my web site. Seems I'm going to a lot of movies as the weather turns chilly again.
.: posted by Zemlet 2:41 PM
Edward Scissorhands
Is it just me, or is Johnny Depp going for the "Modern Day Mr. Magoo" look? Just checking, but, is THIS the part of sprockets where we dance?
PS: Can you believe he's 40?! It is time for him to get a decent part so he can start working on getting that Oscar. I still believe there is a contest between he and Winona Ryder to see who can get one first. When asked how long it would take Ms. Ryder to actually win an Oscar, Depp replied, "Winona? Forever!"
.: posted by Zemlet 1:39 PM
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