The So Long And Thanks For Everything Post.

I normally don't talk too much about work (there's a reason why most blogs talk about famous things rather than the mundane), but today I'll make an exception.

Today's the last day at work for one of the best people there. His name's Hommy - he came over when we merged, and he was a good worker and a good man. He's a rare thing at that place... someone who I'll actually miss.

I don't like farewells, so I'll just say so long for now.

The Hang On, I'll Think Of A Title Post.

This weekend, I learned...



That the mere thought of P*r*z H*lt*n induces vomiting in my mouth.

That dreaming about one member of Girls Aloud doing another one with an appliance is not helpful.

That the American football cheerleader Megan Fox is foxier than the other Megan Fox.

That my sense of smell isn't developed enough if I can't detect gas leaks at work while others can.

That the Hannah Montana movie is opening in the UK.

That my next diabetes eye screening coincides with a day off work.

That finding lots of secondhand vinyl stuff I'd like to have makes not having the ability to play it even worse.


That Hayden wearing bright-red lipstick is an aphrodisiac.

The On The Third Day Of Christmas Post.

No snow again in London on December 25 (although it snowed in many parts of the world - and quite possibly Scotland - apparently it doesn't count in the UK if it isn't in London. Like many things). And yet Boxing Day was brighter than the big day itself. Huh?

Apart from unintentionally causing Sharon to get a blister on her right hand when I lit the wrong candle (thus resulting in a lampshade catching fire, and Shaz getting said blister while putting it out - and I am SO, SO SORRY...), our Yuletide went quite well, really. No furious arguments, no overeating (at least, not by me - it's such a relief to not feel stuffed over the holidays), and some great presents given and received. To wit:

Hawaii Five-O seasons one and two on DVD (not that I've had a chance to watch them yet thanks to the sisters' endless - though deserved on the sisters' part - viewings of The King of Queens and Everybody Hates Chris, and can I just say here that Arthur from the former is now very much on that hate list down below? Thank you), an Adidas bath set, the new edition of The Anime Encyclopedia, The Onion: Our Dumb World, new shoes, socks for every day of the week, a Borders £50 gift card, and the answer to what if any calendar to get. (Problem solved, since a Heroes calendar was out of the question due to everyone else and a Keeley Hazell one was too embarrassing.)

And best of all, no work until next Wednesday. (Second best of all was finally getting to kiss Bianca at work goodbye for the holidays. Not as extensively as I'd have liked, but never mind.)

Too bad Butch and myself couldn't finish our project in time, but there's always next year.

The-last-day-off-before-going-back-to-work Update.

Cindy: Not going out, and therefore avoiding all the grim weather.

Perez (the new Feltz): Even indoors, cloudy Mondays aren't what you want.

Cindy: Ice Princess. Charming Disney family-movie-primarily-aimed-at-young-girls, and not not only because of Michelle Trachtenberg's legs and Hayden Panettiere's... smile (she wasn't legal when it came out).

Perez: More complaints about her singing from bloggers. As long as Lily Allen exists, there is no reason to complain about Hayden.

Cindy: Payday this Friday! Sharon, The 'burbs, F/X, the Paramount promo and (if they're available by then) Panettiere photo session ticket here her I come!

Perez: Tomorrow's Tuesday.

Cindy: The latest Keith Olbermann directive as passed on by Butch.

Perez: Mike. Not Mike per se, but the problems he's been having lately.

Cindy: Having relatives and friends who have interest in me. The older I get, the more I appreciate them...

Bonus Cindy: Remember, Heroes begins on BBC2 this Wednesday. If Sharon's boyfriend is reading this (you never know), I INSIST you watch it. And get Sharon to watch it as well. She might like it.

Current mood: gloomy.

Because on Friday we were all yelled at at work, for good reason I'll admit - there has been some difficulty lately. But, while none of us were singled out I felt the same way I always do when someone in my circle gets berated.... like it's somehow my fault. Even when it isn't.

Because it's still a week before payday and I'm utterly skint, with just enough for my Oyster card. Thank goodness for travel allowance, that's all I can say.

Because it's foggy outside.

Because the fridge still doesn't allow for longterm storage of food in the non-freezer section.

Because the worst thing about believing in cycles is that you have to wait for things to swing up again.

We could all use something to cheer us up. So here's another of my staff, Aria Giovanni. Enjoy.