Monday, August 9, 2010
I Like My Chair
I planned on telling you all about my trip to Buenos Aires.
And I was finally going to announce the winner of my little giveaway.
(Because I did NOT actually forget about that. I've just been putting it off.)
(And no, I don't really have a reason.)
I was going to do all that today. But then I got to work this morning. To our brand spanking new building that I've been excited about since practically the first day I started my job more than three years ago.
The building is finally finished. We finally moved in.
Except that it's not finished.
Not even kind of.
I knew last week that it would be a few days before we got the silly, unnecessary stuff like phones and computers. So I brought my laptop from home. Our campus has wireless just about everywhere, and with my laptop I could still connect to my work e-mail and things like that.
Except that there is no wireless.
This is not okay.
Actually, it probably would have been okay since I can still wander to other parts of campus--
(like the PARKING LOT)
--to connect to the internet.
And I seriously could have survived without it for one day. Totally not the end of the world.
But the fire alarm won't stop screeching every few minutes. Apparently they can't turn that off until it gets certified by some Important Person. They were HOPING to get that done today.
And some of the new amenities that I was really excited about...Well, things are always different when you see them in person than you think they'll look on paper. Of course.
The Boss Man declared that our department of six was going to lunch at 11:15.
I told him that I was saving what was left of my sanity by leaving immediately afterward.
He knew I was frustrated because he didn't even try to convince me to change my mind. Which I appreciated like you would NOT believe.
So we all went to lunch and then I hit the freeway, stopping at the Verizon Store to drool over my new phone.
(Baby steps to three weeks from now. Baby steps to three more weeks...)
(Bonus points if you know what movie THAT's a reference to...)
Anyway, it really wasn't a terrible day, but I was in a pretty lousy mood for most of the morning.
But, at least I like my new office chair.
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What! You got a droid! I really need to update my phone. It is so lame and has no droid-like....well, anything! I'm glad you like your chair and your title made me think "I love lamp." :)
ReplyDeleteHonestly, when the Internet is down at work for 5 minutes, I'm having a panic attack.
ReplyDeleteI have chair envy ---I just got a killer chair at the job. Like 2 weeks before they decided to do away with us...
ReplyDeleteand LOL about the relentless fire alarm!
Oh, nobody's guessed the movie yet! What about Bob, right?
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your new office chair! Hopefully the rest of the office will be ready soon!
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Well, I'm glad you have a good chair, even if you can't do anything in it yet!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your new phone. I have a Droid too. I want the new version, but nothing's wrong with my old one.
ReplyDeleteHey, never underestimate the importance of a decent chair.
ReplyDeleteA good chair at work is important. I liked my work chair so much that I brought it home with me when our business branch shut down. Now I can sit in it at home every day while I look for another job and blog.
ReplyDeleteLee
Tossing It Out
Oh man, that totally sucks and I'm so glad your boss didn't try to talk you into staying.
ReplyDeleteAnd it should be illegal to go without internet access for more than 12 hours.
If I moved office I'd be taking my chair with me.
ReplyDeleteI don't like change. And if the scenery has to change, I would need familiar things there like my chair to keep me comfortable.
That is awesome that you got to go home when you asked. :)
ReplyDeleteCan you send a hex my way so that the fire alarm at my office will screech until we have to leave, too? Wait... we don't have a fire alarm here. Scary. And disappointing!
ReplyDeleteBy chance is it a Herman Miller chair??? My parents have those in their home office. Sooooo lovely and contemporary.
Chairs are good. A good chair is even better.
ReplyDeleteFor a mediocre movie, What About Bob really sticks with you, doesn't it? I think about "baby steps" all the time.
ReplyDeleteBonus Points - What About Bob!! (My fave.)
ReplyDeleteWhat a frustrating day! But great about the chair - I wish I had a new chair.
ReplyDeleteI have such a good chair at work... it makes all the difference.
ReplyDeleteYAY for a GOOD CHAIR!!
ReplyDeleteGAH!! Just thinking about that alarm going off gives me a headache!! Oh yeah... the fact that I had one before is TOTALLY beside the point!! ;p
Lucky duck on the phone!! I'm still sporting a FANCY RAZR!! I know... You're JEALOUS!! ;p
((HUGS))
I can't take it when the smoke alarm in my house beeps because of low batteries. I can't even imagine trying to work all day with a fire alarm blaring!
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