Friday the 13th, 2004

 I am having a hard time typing today, because I am soooo freaking over-caffeinated that my hands are shaking.  I don't know why this happened--I only had my travel mug-full of coffee, like normal.  It wasn't even espresso, or anything.  Oh, well, it sort of goes with my life theme these days.

I had a remarkably Gen X day today.  I feel at one with my generation (and in the back of my mind, I hear Lister saying "Rimmer, you are one glorious hole!)  Anyway, today I did these things:

• Pulled out my mp3 player on BART, specifically  to avoid listening to a group of baby boomers talk about how their generation invented love, happiness, goodwill, and sensitivity--thus civilizing the savage and oppressive human race.  Quote:  "Before that, no one had heard of 'kindness!'"
   
• While avoiding the boomers ("Avoiding the Boomers."  You know, that could be a book)  read with great joy an article in WIRED magazine about a Phoenix cover band called the Minibosses who perform only classic Nintendo theme songs.
   
• Upon appearing at work, was immediately hijacked by Supervisor A, who set me to work searching through a stack of picture cds for good images to give to Coworker B for the new website, which has to be up by Thursday.
   
• Actually muttered aloud the phrase "This would be so fucking more efficient if I had my computer."  Co-intern giggled.
   
• Enthusiastically completed my task, and reported to Coworker B, who looked confused and informed me that Supervisor A had had me do about five times as much work as was necessary, but thanks anyway.
   
• Returned from a trip to the restroom, intending to gather my paperwork and meet with Supervisor A to discuss my project, only to find that Supervisor A--and the entire office--were in a meeting on the fifth floor. 
   
• Upon contemplating the implications of being completely alone on the fourth floor, decided that the most entertaining thing I can do is get back to work.
   
• Slightly later,  took a 30 second break to Google one of the great questions of life and found this book. Immediately began planning next phase of Life™.
   
• Dined at an Internet Deli & Cafe, and listened to the group next to me discuss an imaginary reality TV show featuring Bill Gates and Steve Jobs.
   
• Finally found Supervisor A and began meeting.  Was told by Supervisor A that I am "Fucking Awesome!"
   
• Packed up my belongings, eager to head home, but (probably for the first time in my life) reluctant to leave work.