Miscellaneous

Before I do any more writing - did I spell miscellaneous right? Hold on and let me run the spell-checker. Done! Yup, the spell-checker didn't complain so I guess it's right. I remember this word is one of those words that used to taunt me. I mean look at the number of characters in this word: M-I-S-C-E-L-L-A-N-E-O-U-S. Thirteen!!! I now happily declared that my days of only using "misc." are over. (Next word to tackle: Anonymous) [Totally pointless paragraph - hahaha]

I didn't yet write about how I got ripped off last Thursday right? *checking previous posts - nope* Okay, last Thur we had a farewell lunch at this Chinese buffet restaurant. We have 18 people and since they did the checks separately, they wrote out 18 bills. However, when I went up and paid the bill, they said that they only collected 17 bills and claimed that someone did not pay. Being the last one there, I footed the bill - something I really should not done now that I think more on it - Oh well, what can you say, I'm a nice guy. XC=== Unfortunately those who paid previously already left the restaurant. I mean I am so damn sure that they fxxked up the bill. The lunch is only 9 bucks and we are not THAT broke to slip out the door. (Well, might be another story were it at the end of the month instead of the beginning). So I am rather positive that I won't be dining at that sucker China One for some time.

Along the same line, Michael left the company for real now (hence the farewell lunch on Thursday). It felt strange seeing someone left the team/company - especially since I've been working with him pretty much from Day 1. He'll definitely be missed (especially when I need someone to fall back to when questions start flying in). He's moved to LA. Good luck Michael!

On a different note, looks like things are starting to get busy. The situation definitely worsen in a certain extend in the past week or so. (Hack! How did it happen without me noticing!?!?) Having quite reach panic stage yet but it's out of my comfort level. Um...

Last note: why is there a horizontal scroll bar on this screen!?!?!? Ahhhhh - my eyes - the scroll bar is killing me!!! Darn - definitely overworked.

See how this post fits the title (Once again, M-I-S-C-E-L-L-A-N-E-O-U-S)? Coz it's just a whole bunch of incoherant, pointless rants.

What a Busy Day -

Today was a busy day at work. I don't think I've been at my desk for more than a fourth of the time I am in today - which is pretty unusaul since I am not the kind of person that got invited to meetings.

When I walked in this morning, I was hoping to get a bit more done in one of my projects that's due in October. (Oh! Today's free donuts/bagel/muffin day too! Yummy~) However, things just kept popping up - meeting to attend, e-mails to reply, issus to be dealt with, and of course, Stair Stay (Someday, I'll post the description of this funny game we have at work. Someone even wrote up an "official" guide for it).

When I finally sit in front of my desk to get some coding done, it's already 4:30pm! Unbelievable~

Labor Day Weekend - A Day at Phil's

We have a gathering at Phil's place again today. It spanned from 3 to 10:30ish and filled with Cranium, Werewolves (and witch/wizard who refused to listen to instructions; and someone has a strong liking for Vampires rather than Werewolves) and other games. Luckily we avoided Times Up because I know I'd totally sucked at that game (speaking fraom a previous experience here).

On a side note, I think I might need to get a new DC. Some of the picture I took this evening were kinda blurry. And I've had this problem for quite some times already. Outdoor with bright sun-light are fine for my DC. However, not every picture I've taken indoor are as nice as I hoped them to be. I've started taking double shots for all my pics earlier but didn't do so tonite. How unfortunate.


Snap shot of self - the never changing pose. 

Am I being too greedy?

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It is truly unfornate that the Chargers and Bears don't play each other this year. I can't image the excitment and hype that will come with such game when we have Drew Brees against Kyle Orton - two of the most prolific QB from Purdue in recent years. Just think about all the possible exposures to our football program. And since these two teams are in separate conferences, the only chance for them to play this season would be the Super Bowl. Oh well - come on Bears & Chargers!!!