To Whom it May Concern

It appears that That Guy is finally writing! Hopefully, it will give him an outlet to vent his boredom. Personally, I am hoping that he will discuss his interpretation of Get Happy. I thought it was searching for childhood bliss but losing it when you think you've found it, but That Guy interprets it "In a way that's far more depressing and more than likely to ruin your week let alone your friday (so for now I'll keep it to myself)." Please share.

I purchased several books for my trip to Korea: Gulliver's Travel, A Tale of Two Cities and The Voyage Out. Nothing like brushing up on your brit lit while traveling to the far east. Perhaps I should read some more on the topic of Korean culture but, unlike other people I know, I am not very interested in Asian culture and history. I enjoy European culture and history, hence the reading and my bachelor's degree. I hope that in the next couple of years the wife and I will go to Europe for vacation... I am presently taking donations.

Z.Monkey

Its Grey Outside

So I changed the color of the weblog. I really should figure out which colors work well with one each another. Sigh. Let me know if you have any good reads on this or if you just want to comment on it. Also, the page looks flat. Any ideas?

Update:Dan is a homo hob. Dan is a wonderful person who likes to grammaticize my writing.

Z.Monkey

The Plague

I left work early on Tuesday, and did not come in yesterday because of a sickness which seems to have completely debilitated my wife and me. This mystery illness made its appearance Monday just before a hockey game, though I really felt it right after my first shift. Symptoms included headaches, bodyaches, coughing, soar throat and an inability to string a coherent thought together. Anyways, I am back at work today feeling a little better, but not much, with a bunch catching up to do. On the other hand, the first thing I did when I came in was start writing this... maybe in is going to be a long day.

Last night the wife and I watch Finding Neverland. I never realized that the ticking crocodile was time... Peter Pan running away from time. I guess I am dense sometimes. Also does anyone besides me want to see the new Charlie and the Chocolate Factory? It kinda looks like Dr. Seuss designed the sets. Wait a second, Charlie is the kid who played Peter in Finding Neverland! Eh.

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'Scrap

I want to write something but I cannot seem to focus on one thing. I have a whole bunch of things I really should be doing (I am currently doing one... sitting on the phone trying to get a flight). Apparently if you want to change an international flight with expedia you have to ship back your tickets, call them when the tickets you shipped back to them get to them (!) and then figure out why you have to change all of your flights eventhough you only want to change your return flight.

Warg! The lady on the phone thought I was leave NH on the 16th... not Korea on the 16th. That would have been fuckered up! I would have missed everything... everything. Sigh... I really wish that I could see what was happening (i.e. see what dates and time are available). Yeah! Muzak! Good my ear is starting to hurt.

Sigh.

Hausaufgaben

I guess that I have big shoes to fill. Everyone is a big fan of That Guy in this Face-2-Face meeting. I have been answer questions regarding his absence all morning. In reference to my post a couple of days ago I have kind of turned another leaf on the work I have been doing. For the most part the everyone in the group is pretty friendly. Even if I am not really interested in the work per se at least I will not be despising my existance.

In an aside, I notice someone I work with, someone who is very Bob, has over 6,000 emails in his inbox alone. He also filters out emails from certain reflecters (some of which contained more than 1,000 emails). No wonder he never responds to anything you send him.

Z.Monkey

Movement

I am close to taking over That Guys identity. So far I have take on some of the work he was doing and moved into his office. Now all that is left is to close my door and sit in the dark for 8+ hours a day. I hear that That Guy and Jefe are almost to Atlanta. Hopefully they will get very, very drunk tonight to celebrate/mourn a change.

On another note I finally purchased Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead this weekend. So far I have watched it twice, but I really do not know the point of it. Maybe it is a commentary on death... maybe it is the story of two hapless individuals caught up in something they do not understand and cannot control... maybe it is a comparison of life and art that highlights the similarities.

Z.Monkey

P.S. The wife and I may purchase another car this evening. I think that I will still take the bus as much as possible; too many people drive too much. blah, blah. Public documents are fun!

Triskaidekaphobia

The last couple of weeks I have been trying to take up some of That Guy's work (link wont work until he actually posts something). I am having trouble trying to figure out if this work is something that I want to deal with. I mean this group seems like they are going to do some cools stuff... but I cannot really make myself care. The problem is, of course, I do not really know anything that would be more interesting. Next week should be great, I get to sit in on meetings for most of the week and attempt to getting buddy-buddy with some people I do not know and that I have little in common with. Blah.

As I doubt we'll get selected to do work for this group I should not have to deal with this stuff for too long. Back to other, completely unrelated stuff.

Z.Monkey

P.S.Triskaidekaphobia: fear of the number 13.

Banana out

I cannot open my banana. This is having a devastating effect on my psyche... or maybe it's the odor of the free Axe shower gel they have been giving out at the gym. Interestingly enough the odor is 'Touch'.

I rode my bicycle to work today. It was difficult to breath. I got in about 1/2 hour ago and I still feel short of breath. Good, I just poured water on myself. Khaaan!

Z.Monkey

Woon

This weekend was thoroughly unproductive. I played some Baldur's Gate. I read a little. I watched some baseball. I bought some new Puma's while shopping with the wife. I applied for a job I do not know if I want, and that I am not sure I am qualified for. I guess if they call me in for an interview I can be forthright with them as I do not really care if they give me the job. I really do not know how I feel about that... If you are wondering the position is to be a digital librarian; here is a description:

The Digital Collections Librarian is responsible for planning, designing and building the *** Digital Library. Under the supervision of the Head of Systems, the incumbent works with members of the Digital Library Committee to develop and maintain policies and procedures to guide the development of digital collections, particularly in terms of issues relating to quality control, production workflow, and copyright. Investigates new approaches for creating, implementing, and maintaining administrative and technical metadata records, full-test data, images (including maps and aerial photographs), audio, video, and electronic media in a vendor-supported digital content management environment.

Collects and interprets data relating to the production of digital collections, and makes recommendations for outsourcing projects. Works collaboratively with those at *** and at other institutions in developing standards, metadata, and digital content, as well as grant writing, collaborative funding and other resource development. Actively trains and supervises production staff.

I wonder how my current work would feel if I just up and left on a whim (assuming I got the job)? I really do not think I will end up getting it so it really does not matter.

Z.Monkey

I am the bland

So I went into Barnes and Nobles with the goal of buying this movie (Tim Roth is cool?). The interaction with the sales lady, who was browsing the CD's went something like this.

Me: I am looking for a movie, could you look it up for me.
Sales lady: Okay.
[pause]
Me: Er, it's Rosencrantz and Guildenstern....
[sales lady starts walking away]
Me: are Dead?
Sales lady: Hamlet?
[sales lady changes direction and start walking towards the register/computer]
Me: Yeah... sort of.
Sales lady: Are Dead?
Me: ...yes...
[pause]
Sales lady: No we do not have it.
Me: Thanks.
Sales lady: hm.
[I slowly back away]

I really do not know if the conversation, as depicted above, actually illustrates how uncomfortable the whole interaction made me feel. I really do not understand it, but the saleslady (who seemed to be a nice girl between 20 and 25) made my skin crawl and not like the nasty (who was 16 to 20 and had a gut hanging out of wife beater) who sold Heidi her pants. Being creeped out by the saleslady in the BN Music/Movie department is bad news for two reason: 1) I go there all the time and 2) I always check out in the music department because there is never a line.

Oh, and I ran 7.5ish miles to work today. Fuck you legs! Maybe that gut scared me...

Z.Monkey

Monkey Herpes Alert!

WARNING!

Over the last two hours there has been a horrible out break of Monkey Herpes (MH). This has mostly been isolated to my place of employment but a strick quarantine has not completely succeeded in stopping it spread. The police and national guard have been alerted and have been instructed to shoot anyone suspected of being infected with MH. Symptoms are as follows:

• Constant scratching,
• Listening to portable music devices,
• Wearing spotted pants,
• Not wearing deodorant,
• Discussing the uselessness of public education,
• Drink diet cola/decaf coffee,
• Complaining about lossing wait while complaining about exercising/moving,
• Driving everywhere (especially to the bar or gym),
• Wearing clothing that is too small.

The public is asked to report any people exhibiting any of the above-mentioned symptoms. Please do not interact with these people, and no attempt should ever be made to breed with them.

Z.Monkey
Director of Public Health
Ministry of Truth

Maybe I'll actually write something...

I have, over the last 4 or 5 days started to write something several times. None of these have come to fruition, however, as I keep getting interrupted. Today I will take the time to complete one (I have a half hour before I really have to do anything). I will not being playing hockey this summer because I waited until the first day of the season to sign up. I will not make that mistake again.

I noted earlier that I may be going to China soon... well this has been changed because of some text book that has caused security issues. Instead, the meeting is in Korea and I may still be going. We'll see. I think that I really should try to go as this excuse to travel may evaporate soon.

Anywho, I the Tragedy of Hirio seems to have ground to a halt... I wonder if this is due to lack of communication or if none of us know where we want to go with the thing. I think if, as seems likely, Hirio is an undead hero we will end up make a comment on the Terry Schiavo case. Blah, living can be so over-rated. Perhaps, we should talk about how pointless life is or something? The do it yourself thing because other people will fuck stuff up is true but it is a pretty lame topic... To work!

Z.Monkey