Tuesday, October 25, 2005

Me + Computers = Trouble

As you can tell from my title, I had a disagreement w/ a computer. So I moved to a new building w/ my team. I get into work, after taking the stupid shuttle (I waited in the cold for that miserable thing!)I go and start setting up my new desk. So I move my mouse and log on. I begin to smell something funny....like something was burning. Didn't pay too much attention to it as my computer wouldn't allow me access to certain programs which I need to do my job. So I call the tech guys... and hold forever before finally giving up and doing a job for my boss. So after that and running to the cafeteria for a salad, I try tech guys again, this time I get through. After explaining stuff, they said that they would look into it. Meanwhile, I can't do anything until my computer is fully operational. So an hour passes, and I get a call from a tech person who again makes me explain the sitch on my computer, so she says she will be up in 10 or 12 min. She comes up and starts fixing it. So she fixes my computer, and then goes on to fix my phone (I am still smelling the funny odor). She smells it, so she tells me to call the tech guys- she thinks my computer is going to blow up. Oh fabulous. So I call tech, explain the new problem, and they tell me to turn off my computer and they will send someone up to investigate/ fix my problem. Guy comes up, determines I need a new monitor. So he goes away, and then returns w/ new monitor. Still smell something burning. So he takes my tower downstairs to clean it and see if that is a problem too. 12 or 15 min later, I get my tower back. So I only had my computer fully operational for the last 20 or so minutes of work. Fun day!

Thursday, October 20, 2005

Bring on the Rain

Okay, so I've been complaining to my friend, Gimlet, that he needs a new post. Meanwhile, I haven't posted in almost 2 weeks!! Okay, so I have no right to tell him to do a new post until I do so myself. The Cardinals season is over, they lost in game 6 5-1, after their miraculous game on Monday night 5-4. The Astros (morons) were 1 strike away from winning the pennet, and Eckstien gets a hit, then Lidge walks Edmonds, and then Pujols comes up on a 1-0 count and hits a monster homerun. Had the dome on the stadium not been closed it woulda gone out of the park. As it was it almost hit that blasted train- now that woulda been funny. I can't complain though, the Cards had a great season, better than most teams, who didn't even make it to the playoffs. So I am as always, a Cards fan- regardless of what happens. Now everybody has to cheer on the White Sox, I so do not want to see those dumb 'stros win the World Championship!! That would be horrible. Well back to my topic title, it is raining here. No thats not entirley accurate, its pouring and lightening and thundering. Great! Except the stupid satalite signal gets lost every time a storm like this hits, yes everytime. No matter what my parents say, it does go out whenever we have a storm. Oh well, nothing I can do about it. There is so much that happened recently, but dinner is on its way, so I will have to post everything else another time. Quick run down on things. Homecoming was fun, though I think I had more fun last year, not exactly sure why though. Le sigh. I am moving to a new building for work. We'll see how that goes. I've had numerous tests, some have gone as expected, others, eh whatever. As long as I pass and graduate in May I will be happy. Okay, dinner will be here momentarily, and I should clean off the table so we can eat.
Go Cards! I have been a Cards fan for over 23 years, and I will continue to support the best baseball team in the world!!

Wednesday, October 05, 2005

APO and other stuff

Last night my fraternity had its pledge ceremony. We brought in 18 pledges!!! My pledge class was only 5 people. I am soooo excited!!! Its kinda daunting though, we have never had a class this big. Hopefully, all of them will activate. I have a new little, Mitra (Metra). My previous littles, Michelle and Rob, went on to become presidents. Anybody noticing that my littles go on to greatness? I'm kidding, well maybe not.... Rob and I were grinning big silly grins after the ceremony. We have a new thing for the meetings; a gripe box. I decided to write one. So after the meeting ended I wrote on my paper "Rob is a dork. J/K" I gave it to Rob and he laughed. I thought it was an entertaining way of gripping.
The Cardinals won their first playoff game vs. San Diego Padres yesterday 8-5. I was sitting in my International Business class w/ one ear plug in, listening to the game. I actively participated in class, and the prof. never had a clue. This is the second time I have done this. Last time we were in the playoffs, I listened while I was in Spanish class, again Prof. never had an inkling that I was listening to the game. I was in my car when Reggie Sanders hit the grand slam. Thank goodness, I ended up screaming for that, I woulda been in so much trouble in class- I don't think I woulda been able to keep quiet through that one. The ninth inning got a little scary, but we pulled though. Next up Game 2 at 3 pm. If you have an extra ticket and want to share it w/ your fav. Cards fan- look me up!! I am sooo jealous of my friend, Kerri, who gets to attend t/m's game! Let's Go Cards!!!