@Gnorb I used to have an old gray mac in my college apartment that had 1 job... so sit in a corner and play the "Chant" Cd. It added peace.
8:00pm October 16th 2008 via Twitter Web Client in reply to
So... if my replacement flips out and quits (60/40 odds) how much of a raise do I ask for to come back?
8:00pm October 16th 2008 via Twitter Web Client
One long endless night. It's one long endless night. Cauterized myself again. Waiting for my best friend. - Deathboy
What have I gotten myself into...? HOTLANTA?!
PS Today is my last day at work. I got laid off. In retaliation, I am flooding Richmond, VA. You've been warned.
One thing I will miss around here: Friday Debate Team courtesy of DIT Operations.
Secret of Mana out for Wii Ware. I need to find two friends and conquer! :D
8:00pm October 15th 2008 via Twitter Web Client
Considering changing resume after Friday to "I Pwn N00bs" as I will be a professional Halo 3 / Call of Duty 4 / Saints Row 2 (when it ships)
Rocking out to some Synthetic Minister as I take help calls. Industrial grinding DOOM in one ear offsets the "my pc is broken" in the other.
@livefire Thanks! 2/4 I check regularly I've not thought of freelanceswitch or even hard of Abduzeedo :) THANKS!
8:00pm October 15th 2008 via Twitter Web Client in reply to
@livefire Yeah. I wonder if VCU, being a state school is limited by the hiring freeze.
@sharpeorama The corporate world is designed with no one's sanity in mind!
Day before I get laid off. Apathy approaching highest levels since first summer out of college.
Not really tired. Trying to sleep.
@livefire I don't see anything at vcujobs for programmers/designers. Maybe that's where they're going wrong. ;-) Don't worry. I won't. lol
Days to layoff: 2. Money in savings: Not anywhere near enough Dread Level: Orange. Plan: Keep applying, code more, learn django, Strip for $
@estarla This will be my 4th time seeing Trent & Co. I can't wait!
Hoping I can afford to drive to Charlottesville Nov. 5th to see NIN.
I am fairly certain the "Drill Baby Drill" chant was not meant to be an indicator for finding the DOW Avg but it's getting that way. DBD DBD
There's no point to watching a debate I can get more enjoyment out of following vicariously over twitter.
Combining mint.com and rudder.com's financial tracking powers to determine... I am still broke. :P
8:00pm October 14th 2008 via Twitter Web Client
Layoff-induced mood status: Slightly combative. Step to me, I will call you out.
YAY ZERO PUNCTUATION DAY! http://tinyurl.com/4t8l8f
Called out co-worker on his serial creating BS tickets to help his FCR. He's probably pissed at me. Don't care. 2.5 days left...
Spent a couple solid hours coding last night rocking to Deathboy. Feelin good again. I almost have something to show for myself. Almost. :)
Before I do something potentially stupid in CSS I am using the Subversion repository I setup and configuring Coda. Time to learn Subversion!
Plans for impending unemployment: Finish two designs as basis of portfolio. Start learning django.
Dinner Verdict: VICTORY IS MINE!
Going to make http://tinyurl.com/53wd7p for dinner tonight.
I should use my newfound laid off time to really get my hands dirty with django.
8:00pm October 13th 2008 via Twitter Web Client
Watching "funemployment" videos on Youtube and counting the days (3) until I will be one of those Funemployed People! (WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!)
Aluminum case & better graphics fix top two gripes. Up to 4GB RAM and optional backlit keyboards make it more enticing. Next year. Or next.
Had to "train" the desktop tech taking my job (after Friday) and missed the apple event. I hate you work, you stole my 1 hour of pleasure!
Today I learned Secret of Mana is being released soon for the Wii (Wii Ware style).
OH: "His blackberry fell while crossing the street and was run over and no longer works" -- Suuure it did!
"Is there a problem inherent in the system?" No sir, there is a problem inherent to your inability to type "Winter88"
Up til 1am playing Halo campaign then deathmatch. Work this morning begins with everyone calling out sick and the last person leaving @1.
Played through Halo on Legendary again tonight. Helped two friends get the achievements Good fun!
@sharpeorama Just did... Wow...
8:00pm October 12th 2008 via Twitter Web Client
Indiana Jones 4 Review After 17 minutes: Too much unnecessary CGI
Compulsive: Checking to see if Gamefly has shipped Saints Row 2. About a dozen times. Today.
Perk of being laid off at weeks' end: You no longer have to deal with pain in the @$$ client or the crap your desktop tech gives you.
Trying to track down a Brother printer technician in Richmond, VA.
Unemployment Idea 1: Leveling Call of Duty 4 characters (Saints Row and Halo 3 also available)
1 Gamefly game out (of 2). Saints Row 2 added to queue. Everything else erased. I am ready to gang bang my way through unemployment.
Scheming how to get a hold of Saints Row 2 after being laid off and buying new games is not a priority.
@Gnorb What beverage did you spit all over yours? ;-)
8:00pm October 9th 2008 via Twitter Web Client in reply to
Friday Fun: Rearrange the identical bluetooth headsets of your co-workers watch as they answer each other's phones with increasing confusion
8:00pm October 9th 2008 via Twitter Web Client
V.P.N. Virtual Private Network! THIS REQUIRES A NETWORK CONNECTION!
It's amazing how much little compliments make a difference in your day. :)
