Bad Phone Lines. Bad. *beets*
Jul. 22nd, 2002 03:28 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
elfie_chanI wanted to update my LJ last night, but the phone lines weren't working. Because of this, I was forced to write up my LJ offline in evil, evil MS Word. This is what I would have posted last night, if the phone lines had been working:
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7/21/02
10:33 pm
There is something wrong with the phone lines. Aargh. I can’t even get to my Live Journal, let alone my e-mail. The stupid thing won’t connect. Even more annoying, there seems to be something wrong with the other phone line, too. I can’t even get a dial tone. I wonder what’s going on.
In any case, here is what I would write in my LJ if the bloody stupid phone lines were working properly:
Well, that’s it. I’ve given my two weeks’ notice at my place of employment. I just can’t stand it anymore—I came home crying on Thursday, and I knew it was time to look for someplace else to work. I felt physically sick to my stomach at the very thought of ever going back there. Luckily, Alex was there to hug me and make suggestions that made me feel less trapped. I thought that I couldn’t quit, because I need the money, but Alex reminded me that my paychecks will pay for this month’s bills and part of next month’s, which will hopefully give me time to look for another job. I saw a lot of promising leads in the want ads, and I’ll be sending out resumes starting tomorrow. Just knowing that I only have to work at my current job for two more weeks gives me a wonderful feeling of freedom. Day job, here I come! ^_^
I miss Alex. I spend a lot of time with him, as I angsted in my last LJ entry, but I don’t get enough quality time. Must schedule quality time soon. I want snuggles. Last night, for some reason, I just felt so lonesome for him that, when I curled up to try to sleep, I just couldn’t. I wrote him a little note at about 1:00 am, and then I felt better. I think I’ll write him another one tonight. This may become a habit, rather like keeping a diary. I express myself so much better in writing than I do in speaking, and sometimes it’s just fun to write little notes letting him know how wonderful he is. Try this sometime—pick out someone that you really like (not necessarily romantically), and just write him/her a little note telling him/her that you think he/she is great. List some reasons. It’ll brighten up his/her day amazingly, and you’ll be surprised how much pleasure it gives you, as well. I must do this with some of my other friends. It’s such a lovely thing.
Speaking of lovely things, I finished reading Bridget Jones’s Diary last night, when I couldn’t sleep. That is one fun book, even if Bridget is a wee bit messed up. I love her anyway. She’s so…human. It was wonderful. If you ever get a chance, read that book. You won’t regret it.
I really ought to stop worrying about my phone line. It’s sure to come back tomorrow…I hope. Bah. I really wanted to get online tonight.
Must distract from evil phone. What else? Ah, yes. Went over to my friend Michael’s house tonight and played D&D for a while. That was fun, and I got about four decent sketches done. I’m also working on a picture for Alex…I think he’ll like it. ^_^
Of tonight’s four sketches, one was Casually Chaotic-related, two were related to the D&D adventure (one portrait and one silly one-panel-comic-type), and one was Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy-related. If you haven’t read HHGTTG, try it. It’s a bit random and very silly, but quite enjoyable in the way that only British comedic writing can be. The HHGTTG sketch is of Marvin, the Paranoid Android. I’ve always liked Marvin. I’ll scan that one and put it up here sometime soon. I’m rather proud of it. ^_^v Being artistic is fun!
I guess that’s it…now computer is being slightly wonky. I’ll post this when the modem starts working again.
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There now, wasn't that interesting? Whee.
I gave Alex that note today...he seemed pleased. Unfortunately, it printed on the back of a recipie for garlic shrimp that my mom had accidentally put in the wrong place. Since it was a private note, I had to scan Mom's recipie and reprint it for her. Augh. Not a big deal, but still.
Well, must dash and continue job search. Further updates as events warrant.
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7/21/02
10:33 pm
There is something wrong with the phone lines. Aargh. I can’t even get to my Live Journal, let alone my e-mail. The stupid thing won’t connect. Even more annoying, there seems to be something wrong with the other phone line, too. I can’t even get a dial tone. I wonder what’s going on.
In any case, here is what I would write in my LJ if the bloody stupid phone lines were working properly:
Well, that’s it. I’ve given my two weeks’ notice at my place of employment. I just can’t stand it anymore—I came home crying on Thursday, and I knew it was time to look for someplace else to work. I felt physically sick to my stomach at the very thought of ever going back there. Luckily, Alex was there to hug me and make suggestions that made me feel less trapped. I thought that I couldn’t quit, because I need the money, but Alex reminded me that my paychecks will pay for this month’s bills and part of next month’s, which will hopefully give me time to look for another job. I saw a lot of promising leads in the want ads, and I’ll be sending out resumes starting tomorrow. Just knowing that I only have to work at my current job for two more weeks gives me a wonderful feeling of freedom. Day job, here I come! ^_^
I miss Alex. I spend a lot of time with him, as I angsted in my last LJ entry, but I don’t get enough quality time. Must schedule quality time soon. I want snuggles. Last night, for some reason, I just felt so lonesome for him that, when I curled up to try to sleep, I just couldn’t. I wrote him a little note at about 1:00 am, and then I felt better. I think I’ll write him another one tonight. This may become a habit, rather like keeping a diary. I express myself so much better in writing than I do in speaking, and sometimes it’s just fun to write little notes letting him know how wonderful he is. Try this sometime—pick out someone that you really like (not necessarily romantically), and just write him/her a little note telling him/her that you think he/she is great. List some reasons. It’ll brighten up his/her day amazingly, and you’ll be surprised how much pleasure it gives you, as well. I must do this with some of my other friends. It’s such a lovely thing.
Speaking of lovely things, I finished reading Bridget Jones’s Diary last night, when I couldn’t sleep. That is one fun book, even if Bridget is a wee bit messed up. I love her anyway. She’s so…human. It was wonderful. If you ever get a chance, read that book. You won’t regret it.
I really ought to stop worrying about my phone line. It’s sure to come back tomorrow…I hope. Bah. I really wanted to get online tonight.
Must distract from evil phone. What else? Ah, yes. Went over to my friend Michael’s house tonight and played D&D for a while. That was fun, and I got about four decent sketches done. I’m also working on a picture for Alex…I think he’ll like it. ^_^
Of tonight’s four sketches, one was Casually Chaotic-related, two were related to the D&D adventure (one portrait and one silly one-panel-comic-type), and one was Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy-related. If you haven’t read HHGTTG, try it. It’s a bit random and very silly, but quite enjoyable in the way that only British comedic writing can be. The HHGTTG sketch is of Marvin, the Paranoid Android. I’ve always liked Marvin. I’ll scan that one and put it up here sometime soon. I’m rather proud of it. ^_^v Being artistic is fun!
I guess that’s it…now computer is being slightly wonky. I’ll post this when the modem starts working again.
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There now, wasn't that interesting? Whee.
I gave Alex that note today...he seemed pleased. Unfortunately, it printed on the back of a recipie for garlic shrimp that my mom had accidentally put in the wrong place. Since it was a private note, I had to scan Mom's recipie and reprint it for her. Augh. Not a big deal, but still.
Well, must dash and continue job search. Further updates as events warrant.
