More Working Daze

I think I'm starting to become a fan of this comic strip. This is today's comic, and this time it reminds me of none other than: me.

Not that I would consider myself "bad with computers", but here's the deal: I have a "reverse Midas touch" when it comes to computers. Every single computer I've ever touched goes kablooey at one point or another. Doesn't matter what kind of computer. Desktop, laptop. Mac, Linux, Windows, even Solaris. Bring on the blue screen of death. Or simple freezes.

Hmmm... perhaps I should rethink my chosen profession, which deals solely with computers.... eh?

Lisa's Soulmate

I was catching up on web comics while eating lunch, and had a good laugh when I came across this one, because it sooooo reminds me of Lisa! I can relate to the girl in the cartoon, too, there's been a couple times where I've been left in the dust in a daze, after Lisa dashed off a quick "brb" email to me before scurrying off to catch BG.

So, Lisa-- I guess this is evidence that you are, indeed, a bona fide geek! :-D



(originally posted at: http://www.myspace.com/hellykwee/blog/235322229)

Unexpected Free Food

A few minutes ago I stopped by the vending machine to get a snack. I made a beeline for the bag of Sun Chips that had caught my attention yesterday. As I plunked my coins into the machine, my eyes wandered over the rest of the selection, and I noticed that in the same column as the chips, a Kit Kat bar hung precariously from its holder (I could just hear the frustration of the person who had attempted to buy it and left empty-handed).

When my bag of chips fell, it knocked the Kit Kat bar down along with it, so I ended up with two snacks for the price of one. Cool little windfall :-D

Okay, so it isn't really much to write about, but I've been having a pretty crappy week (and it's probably going to get worse before it gets better), so I thought I'd revel in the small rewards while I can!

Yum :-9

(originally posted at:  http://www.myspace.com/hellykwee/blog/230622190)

The Smell of Gasoline...

... assaults my nose as I sit here at my computer. Unlike most smells that you grow accustomed to, this one is still annoying the hell out of me.

This morning, I arrived at work a few minutes early, so I decided to pull into the gas station next to my office building and fill up so I wouldn't have to bother with it when I go home tonight (and when it's guaranteed to be colder outside).

I topped off my tank as I normally do, but this time, instead of causing the handle of the pump to switch off automatically once the gasoline reached a certain level with respect to the nozzle in the tank, it didn't. Next thing I knew, gas was spraying out like a geyser. Most ended up running down the side of my car, and a little bit ended up splashing on my pants.

It dried quickly enough, but the stench remains. Obviously, since I'm at work, changing my clothes and chucking my jeans into the wash is NOT an option.

So... anyone have any ideas for how to quickly and effectively get the gasoline off my jeans? Any household hints? Or at least-- something to mask the smell?

(originally posted at: http://www.myspace.com/hellykwee/blog/229621596)