But I hope you didn't need that monitor.
The Random Crap Thread 2: It Hits the Fan.
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This explains the Steinmans.
So, I got a promotion at work. More responsibility, a pay raise, new benefits, the whole shebang.
Why is there here instead of the win thread? I have no idea what I'm doing, and I keep fearing that at any moment my ruse will be up, and they'll realize what a mistake they made. Today was my first day as they brought me up to speed on what was going on, and all I could do was nod my head and pretend that what they were saying made sense to me.
At least I have a desk now. Maybe I'll crawl under it.
Why is there here instead of the win thread? I have no idea what I'm doing, and I keep fearing that at any moment my ruse will be up, and they'll realize what a mistake they made. Today was my first day as they brought me up to speed on what was going on, and all I could do was nod my head and pretend that what they were saying made sense to me.
At least I have a desk now. Maybe I'll crawl under it.
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Meh, it's a work monitor.
fade
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Impostor_syndromeSo, I got a promotion at work. More responsibility, a pay raise, new benefits, the whole shebang.
Why is there here instead of the win thread? I have no idea what I'm doing, and I keep fearing that at any moment my rouse will be up, and they'll realize what a mistake they made. Today was my first day as they brought me up to speed on what was going on, and all I could do was nod my head and pretend that what they were saying made sense to me.
At least I have a desk now. Maybe I'll crawl under it.
GasBandit
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Wow, I've actually finished all the critical work that needs to be done before the weekend. And it's only 4:30!
So I guess that means I can officially say...
IT'S FRIDAAAAAAAAY!
So I guess that means I can officially say...
IT'S FRIDAAAAAAAAY!
My mom and stepdad are coming to visit next weekend and I have no idea what to talk about. I kind of feel it's silly for them to drive 4-5 hours down on Saturday, and then back on Sunday, but I'm also relieved. I know why they're doing it, because my mom feels guilty for not visiting the last six years, but still. Maybe I can get them in a state of confusion by trying to play board games more complex than Apples to Apples.
In the shower. Got the shampoo in my hand, slathered it in my hair. Got the conditioner in my hand, slathered it in my hair.
Got the body wash in my hand, slathered in my hair. -_-
THEN! Going to make soup. Pour water into pot instead of soup.
Open can of soup--pour it into bowl instead of pot.
What the fuck is happening to me this morning?!
Got the body wash in my hand, slathered in my hair. -_-
THEN! Going to make soup. Pour water into pot instead of soup.
Open can of soup--pour it into bowl instead of pot.
What the fuck is happening to me this morning?!
GasBandit
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Dangit, I can't find that comic with the guy who gets promoted and steps on a grasshopper or something and there are party horns and everyone saying what a good job he's doing, and then in the last panel he's sitting behind a desk with a nameplate or something but he's yelling, "BUT I HAVE NO IDEA WHAT I'M DOING!"
Not a bad idea. Learn to operate a motor vehicle, then learn how to drive.
You sound distracted.
Also, why would you add water to soup? Just heat what comes out of the can. Saves so much time and enhances the flavor.
--Patrick
Welcome to the club bro. I am certain i am a reticulating moron. I say this day in and day out. I just got another raise and transfer back to my orginal department as their sales professional with 9-5 hours. Its freaky.So, I got a promotion at work. More responsibility, a pay raise, new benefits, the whole shebang.
Why is there here instead of the win thread? I have no idea what I'm doing, and I keep fearing that at any moment my rouse will be up, and they'll realize what a mistake they made. Today was my first day as they brought me up to speed on what was going on, and all I could do was nod my head and pretend that what they were saying made sense to me.
At least I have a desk now. Maybe I'll crawl under it.
I ran a half-dozen times (at work) and my best was 873. It was kinda frustrating to feel myself drifting and know I was drifting but be seemingly unable to correct myself.
Using the keyboard rather than the mouse generated a consistently increased score about 20 pts higher.
What really surprised me was that if I subdivided the beat in my head (i.e., thinking of it as 1234123412341234 rather than the more nebulous * * * *) my score immediately increased by anywhere from 60-80pts.
The kick runs at 120bpm, which is the same tempo as songs like Smooth Criminal, Call Me Maybe, Born in the USA, or Groove is in the Heart.
As another experiment, I tried to tap along with one of those other songs playing in the background (to try and keep me on track), but surprisingly it did not change my scores at all.
--Patrick
Here's the reason I will eventually read everything Agatha Christie wrote. I am slogging through this book, The Hollow - one of the few that doesn't grab me quickly - and then I hit this line:
"David, who preferred the contemplation of an Academic past or the earnest discussion of a Left Wing future, had no aptitude for dealing with a violent and realistic present. "
"David, who preferred the contemplation of an Academic past or the earnest discussion of a Left Wing future, had no aptitude for dealing with a violent and realistic present. "
Oh god dammit.
Le Havre is quick to explain and easy to master (not)
Rhythm-wise, always around the 760s.
I never understood people who learn automatic, than want to go to manual. It really is harder that way. Driving a stick is...not hard? I dunno. Americans are weird in that way, anyway.
Dave
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This doesn't fit the rant/epic win threads, so random it is.
What a fucking weekend. It went thusly:
What a fucking weekend. It went thusly:
- Friday - Worked my normal 7-4 and then played a softball game. First game back after my leg injury. We were playing a team ranked much higher than us and we fucking destroyed them. I got on base twice (single and walk) and scored twice, once making it home all the way from first. I needed oxygen. From the time when I got hurt to this game I'd gained 5 pounds and worked out not even once. But I made it without my heart giving out.
- Saturday - DJ gig in South Sioux City, Nebraska (not to be confused with Sioux City, Iowa or North Sioux City, South Dakota). Bottom line is that the gig was aver a hundred miles from home. It went well and I even got a tip, but I didn't get home until about 1:30 in the morning after dropping the equipment back off at the office. But I had to because...
- Sunday - Myself, my wife, my daughter, my daughter's boyfriend, and my nephew went to River Riot, an outdoor concert featuring bands like 10 Years, Hollywood Undead, and Breaking Benjamin. 90 degrees and 15,000+ people packed tight together. Hotter than fuck. I hit the (mosh) pit at the age of 49 and went beast mode. I didn't get hurt, didn't get my glasses crushed, and didn't hit the deck once. I figure that was good. I'm a bit sore, but I am older by about 20 years than most of the people in there. Actually I didn't really mean to, but it sort of formed around me and I figured since I was there I should hit someone. Concert got over at 10:30 pm (started at noon) and we got out of the "parking lot" (a field, actually) at close to 11:45 and we got home with McDonald's in hand at about 1:30. Went right to bed dirty and sweaty. Sorry, bedsheets, we'll have to clean you another day.
- Today - Alarm woke me up at 6 like normal. I just finished working on my initial morning reports. Sent a message to my boss telling him I'm working from home today. I might just go lie back down.
You packed all the fun into a weekend that one could possibly fit. Go take a nap. I think I need one just reading your post.
As a weekend in whole, I would say that qualifies as Epic Win, since you know you're older than dirt.
Just 
and 
it Hobo."
I should have taken a screen shot for you last week of my iPad's camera remote app. My iPad was at 1% and the camera was low too! Two for one!
GasBandit
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You are a monster.
I can't decide if I want to "buy" a galaxy S5 or an Iphone 5. Galaxy has the better/more forgiving hardware, but I've been using iPhones forever.