| Wednesday, November 4th, 2009 |
selenay936
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6:59p |
I know that I'm suppose to be remembering something...
I'm feeling much better about everything today. My back is feeling much better (the extra anti-inflammatories and the hour with a cold pack last night might have something to do with it), my stomach is behaving again and thus I can cope with the insanity at work. Hey, I'm even feeling quite sanguine about the possibility of missing my release. It should be noted that this was written at 9am, even if I'm not actually posting it until later. So, yes. Life is much looking much better today. I'm even feeling quite calm about the prospect of snow at the moment. My winter tyres are on, my freezer is stocked and it's not a disaster if I can't do my groceries on Friday because I'll be able to do them on Saturday and I'm not scarily low on anything important. Must remember to call my plough guy tonight and check that he's still up for clearing my drive this winter. Not that I expect to get *that* much snow, but I need to be prepared for when I do get that much snow. I keep having the thought that there is something important happening on November 15th. Sometimes I remember immediately, other times it takes me quite a while and there's this nagging "WTF?" feeling at the back of my mind. I've blocked the time into my calendar now in hopes that I'll keep remembering that it's new Doctor Who night rather than feeling slightly confused all the time. And, y'know, so that I don't book myself to be somewhere else that night. Moffat, please never let there be a year under your reign where we don't get DW series. Current Mood:  tired |
tiggz
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2:00a |
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| Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009 |
chrismarlowe
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10:54p |
Happy Belated birthday to ![[info]](http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif) tenik !! |
selenay936
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5:08p |
There are good reasons why I nearly cried at work today
Today has been a Bad Day. My back has been hurting a fair bit for the last couple of weeks and I've been waking up a lot through the night, finding myself lying flat on my back which only makes it worse. I'm suspecting that part of the reason for my back being so sore and stiff when I first get up is the sleep position issue. Last night I tried sleeping with a cushion to prop me a bit and another to cuddle-ish and it seemed to work. Or at least, I slept pretty well and wasn't lying on my back or front when I woke up! And wasn't *quite* as stiff as I'd been other mornings. Unfortunately, shortly after work I started to get really bad stomach cramps and nausea, which didn't make me feel amazing and my back then kicked in. Yay. Took several hours with herbal tea, heat pads and anti-spasmodics to get it under control and quell the urge to just double over and wish for death. In the middle of this, we discovered a big issue with the project that I'm working on. That wouldn't have normally got me massively upset, but the project is suppose to go for release on Thursday and the issue could mean that I miss my release. It's that size of issue. Plus, I haven't got the first clue how to fix it because it was one of the few bits of the software that actually appeared to be working correctly. It's all about which code gets assigned to data for which dates (yes, it's a load for some huge, complicated database tables) and it's wrong for some data. Gah. We discovered this and my boss announced that it needed fixing just as I was feeling particularly ill. I didn't take it well. And that is why I nearly ended up in tears at work today. Thankfully my stomach is settled and feeling fine now. So fine that I've got a huge craving for fish and chips or possibly sushi, but I'm playing it safe and having baked salmon with steamed veg instead. My back is...um...yes. And although I'm home, I'll be spending the evening working because a whole bunch of data needs to be re-loaded for validation first thing tomorrow morning. Really, this week can stop sucking. I'm serious. Why is food my first thought when things are going badly? Current Mood: tired |
tiggz
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2:00a |
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| Monday, November 2nd, 2009 |
adrililith
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3:41p |
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cornflakegirl23
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12:39p |
NaBloPoMo
I'll be around even less than usual - if that's possible - this month, as I'm doing NaBloPoMo over at my blog. My blog's DW feed is here if you want to follow it here, rather than at the blog itself. But do stop by occasionally so I can see good visitor numbers and be happy. :) Current Mood: busyCurrent Music: Athlete, 'Black Swan Song' |
tiggz
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2:00a |
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| Sunday, November 1st, 2009 |
adrililith
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9:31p |
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selenay936
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7:43p |
Not NaNo-ing
I was seriously considering doing NaNoWriMo this year. Honest. Except that November is filling up (again) and I am struggling to write at all, never mind getting 50,000 words out in one month. So instead, I'm challenging myself to write something this month. Anything. Even if it's just two pages of the Bambera fic and a chapter outline for the novel. If I get to December 1st and I've done some actual writing, I shall be happy with myself. Then it will be Yuletide time and I'll have an interesting (or possibly scary) challenge to fulfil. After that, I may take a stab at TARDIS Big Bang if it runs again and I have some ideas. But really, if I can write more than 500 words of actual fiction this month, I'll feel good. There. Now I feel less guilty. Current Mood:  uninspired |
tiggz
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2:01a |
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| Saturday, October 31st, 2009 |
selenay936
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8:54p |
SJA: The Wedding of Sarah Jane
I haven't read any other reactions, but I loved this. Although it has reminded me of how much I miss Doctor Who and how long the next two weeks are going to be! So, onto the spoiler-ific review. ( Cut for spoilers ) Current Mood:  happy |
1oldmanfan
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7:00p |
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chrismarlowe
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2:41p |
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tiggz
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3:00a |
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| Friday, October 30th, 2009 |
cashmerepett
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10:10p |
Looking down the road
I know I shouldn't worry about the future so much with Owen. But after Christopher told me that some of his classmates, when asked if they liked Owen said, "Yeah, but he's kinda weird," I'd be lying if I didn't admit to having a few pangs. He's so wonderful and so amazing. He's a beautiful child and is creative, thoughtful and really a joy. He's oblivious to the differences between him and his typical peers right now so I need to simply enjoy that time while we have it. He's eventually going to realize that he's different. The biggest reason we held this Halloween party was to start establishing relationships with his classmates and their parents. I want them to know us--our home, our family and for them to feel comfortable socializing with us. It went remarkably well. The kids had a lot of fun and their parents seemed grateful to us. I keep figuring if Owen can solidify, if not friendships, then at least understanding with his peers, it will make his adolescence easier. He's so far ahead of them in some ways. He reads at a second grade level and he's doing simple math. He reads maps. He's writing stories and creating graphs. But he still repeats simple introductions and speaks in a sing-songy voice. I KNOW he's going to be ok, no matter what. We love him and cherish him and he has a strong, supportive network at school. I volunteer in the class and his teachers and the office staff know me and him. I don't know what the future holds for him--no parent knows that, for sure. But I want so badly for him to be happy and to NOT have to go through humiliations or heartbreaks from kids (or adults) who don't appreciate him for who he is. |
chrismarlowe
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6:51p |
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selenay936
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7:29p |
SJA: The Old Woman in the Attic (both parts)
Before the review, I just want to say "squee!" to the news that we finally have an airdate for Doctor Who: The Waters of Mars. Squee! Just over two weeks away. Is it November 15th yet? Now? Now? Ahem. Anyway. A week late, but better than never, I have finally got my thoughts on SJA together. There will definitely be spoilers here: ( Cut for spoilers ) Current Mood: tired |
selenay936
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7:28p |
A post o f nothingness
This has been one of those crazy busy weeks, in some senses, but not in others. Work has been crazy, I've put in extra hours (that I am totally putting into my timesheet because, even if I don't get that time back, I at least want it recorded that I worked my socks off!) and I've had two days of training in addition to all the work I've been doing on my big zombie project. Then the evenings have largely been quiet because I've been knackered. I've not even been watching much TV. I've been sleeping badly and despite being dead tired. I'm so glad that it's finally Friday - I need some down time. And the clocks go back this weekend, so for a few days I'll think that I'm getting a lie-in. Yay! Tomorrow is Halloween. I have candy, I've got a menu plan that won't require much work while I'm handing out candy but will provide yummy, comforting food when I've finished and thus I feel ready. My winter tires went on the car this week. It looks like I'm admitting that winter is on its way in. I am now knitting down the body of my Tubey sweater and I'm very pleased with how it's turning out. Can't wait to be able to try it on! This week's Experimental Monday was roasted sweet potato soup and it was very fine. Er, I was totally uninspired for next week so I'm taking a week off in order to hunt down something spectacularly yummy for the following week. Or just spectacularly scary. Whichever. I can feel this post turning into a rambling thing of boring. Must be the exhaustion. I have made a decision: NaNoWriMo is, yet again, not happening for me. Right now, I have the inspiration and writing ability of your average teaspoon and I can't face the idea of 30 days of staring at a white screen and hating myself. Again, I suspect this is the exhaustion. Body, you need to let me sleep sometimes. It really helps. Current Mood:  exhausted |
tiggz
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7:35a |
since i decided to stay home today, i need something to pass the time. so, a poll! feel free to suggest which episodes i should watch too. Poll #1478388 what should i watch?
This poll is closed.
Open to: All, detailed results viewable to: All, participants: 23 what should i watch today? Current Mood: hungryCurrent Music: GMA |
| Thursday, October 29th, 2009 |
adrililith
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11:01p |
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| Friday, October 30th, 2009 |
tiggz
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3:01a |
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| Thursday, October 29th, 2009 |
adrililith
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9:50a |
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tiggz
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3:00a |
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| Wednesday, October 28th, 2009 |
tiggz
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7:09p |
tv meme
New Shows I've Given Up On: Melrose Place (watched 1 ep) Vampire Diaries (watched 2 eps) The Forgotten (watched 1 ep) Eastwick (watched 1 ep) New Shows I'm Still Watching: Glee
FlashForward
Community
White CollarNew Shows I'm Still Looking Forward to: VOld Shows I'm Still Watching: How I Met Your Mother
Greek
Gossip Girl
So You Think You Can Dance
Fringe
The Office
Supernatural
The Mentalist
Dollhouse
Friday Night Lights (which finally comes back tonight!) Old Shows I'm Really Far Behind On This Season: CastleOld Shows I'm Giving Up/Have Given Up On: Gossip Girl (maybe. i'm one week behind and this season's been rather boring.) The Office (maybe. the only reason to watch these days is Jim/Pam and i can watch their scenes on youtube) Shows I'll Finish on DVD: ? Shows I'd Like To Check Out On DVD When I Have Time: The Big Bang Theory (because people i know love it) Bones (i have season one on dvd, i've just never gotten around to it.) Breaking Bad Current Mood: boredCurrent Music: the great pumpkin, Charlie Brown |
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