They Say What They Say

1. Last night I had the pleasure of hanging out with the delightful jamethiel_bane, her equally lovely partner and, of course, the kitties. We watched some Sports Night and some Buffy, with a side trip into The Sentinal, ate pizza and chocolate and drank a very nice Shiraz. We talked about fic and fanishness, and had only a slight drama when jamethiel_bane's iTunes had a bit of a conniption fit. All in all it was a thoroughly enjoyable evening and one I hope to repeat soon before they go off on their big adventure to Japan.
   
2. I never realised just how much time I used to spend keeping myself amused with LJ at work until I got a job that keeps me very busy 90% of the time. These days I can barely keep up with my flist and I may even have to do a little cutting back just so I can cope. But I really don't want to because I love you all and would hate to lose any of you! *clings to flist*
   
3. Relating to point 2, I have so many fics saved in my 'To Read' file it's about to burst. There's Sports Night from a couple of weeks ago, a pile of entries from ds_match, a whole heap of Supernatural and a couple of random things that I can't even remember why I wanted to read them in the first place. If you've written something recently and I haven't commented on it, I will get to it but it may take me a little while to do so.
   
4. On Thursday I had to sit on an interview panel for a position we're filling at work. It was practically my first time on the other side of the job interview experience and I can tell you that it's just as nerve-wracking for the interviewers and it is for the interviewees. *wibbles* Of course it doesn't help that the position was being filled internally and that I have to interact with most of the unsuccessful candidates on a daily basis. But as much as we wanted to give everyone a job, we chose who we thought was the best person for position and I can only hope that they understand that it wasn't personal.
5. I had my eyes tested the other day, and since I am now of a certain age, it apparently includes a complimentary glaucoma test :~\  Anyhoo, it turns out I need to start wearing glasses while working on the computer, so I picked out a nice pair of tortoiseshell frames that I hope don't make me look like too much of a librarian and I pick them up next week.
   
6. Speaking of librarians, the ABC has started screening a new series called The Librarians. A couple of my library school friends came over to watch the first episode with me, and although it was amusing in places I didn't find it particularly funny. It's been written in the  same vein as The Office and features a cast of 'quirky' characters, however I certainly open no one thinks that all librarians are as priggish as Frances, or that anyone dressed in a hot pink pleather mini dress can walk into a job as a librarian without at least Bachelor's degree in library and information management under their glittery gold belt.
7. I took my overlocker up to the the sewing machine doctor in Greensborough today. He thinks it's just the power cord acting up, but he's going to give it a service because it's probably due for one anyway. Thing is, this is my last weekend at home for at least the next three weeks and the shop closes before I finish work so I'm not sure when I'll be able to retrieve it, unless I put off going up to the old home town until Saturday morning and fetch it before taking off. *ponders*
8. I'm going out tonight and have no idea what to wear. Do I wear my birthday dress with the plunging neckline and red strappy heels? My silver silk Audrey dress with the cute bow and my black heels? Or go for a rock chick look with jeans, a vintage black and silver tee and my high-heeled black boots?  
9. Following on from #8, I'm hoping it's not too big a night because I really need to go and put three pairs of work pants on lay-by tomorrow. I mentioned a while ago that my work clothes are starting to look rather down at heel, but some of them are now positively embarassing! If I don't do something about it soon I'll be wearing my pyjamas to work and that just won't do
   
10. I've just done three loads of laundry, including my sheets and towels, and I'm pooped.
    
11. Is it just me or does Jensen always look a little tired around the eyes?
    ( I'll let you be the judge. )

ETA: I've just heard that we're going to the Sofitel for drinks so I should probably wear something better than a t-shirt. celli wisely pointed out that I should consider the potential of how much food and/or beverage could be spilled on me before I go with the silk dress, however I do have this top with a plunging neckline that I haven't worn in ages that may be the perfect compromise.

ETA2: I just put all my washing on the line and now it's raining. *headdesk*

1. Last night I had the pleasure of hanging out with the delightful jamethiel_bane, her equally lovely partner and, of course, the kitties. We watched some Sports Night and some Buffy, with a side trip into The Sentinal, ate pizza and chocolate and drank a very nice Shiraz. We talked about fic and fanishness, and had only a slight drama when jamethiel_bane's iTunes had a bit of a conniption fit. All in all it was a thoroughly enjoyable evening and one I hope to repeat soon before they go off on their big adventure to Japan.
   
2. I never realised just how much time I used to spend keeping myself amused with LJ at work until I got a job that keeps me very busy 90% of the time. These days I can barely keep up with my flist and I may even have to do a little cutting back just so I can cope. But I really don't want to because I love you all and would hate to lose any of you! *clings to flist*
   
3. Relating to point 2, I have so many fics saved in my 'To Read' file it's about to burst. There's Sports Night from a couple of weeks ago, a pile of entries from ds_match, a whole heap of Supernatural and a couple of random things that I can't even remember why I wanted to read them in the first place. If you've written something recently and I haven't commented on it, I will get to it but it may take me a little while to do so.
   
4. On Thursday I had to sit on an interview panel for a position we're filling at work. It was practically my first time on the other side of the job interview experience and I can tell you that it's just as nerve-wracking for the interviewers and it is for the interviewees. *wibbles* Of course it doesn't help that the position was being filled internally and that I have to interact with most of the unsuccessful candidates on a daily basis. But as much as we wanted to give everyone a job, we chose who we thought was the best person for position and I can only hope that they understand that it wasn't personal.
5. I had my eyes tested the other day, and since I am now of a certain age, it apparently includes a complimentary glaucoma test :~\  Anyhoo, it turns out I need to start wearing glasses while working on the computer, so I picked out a nice pair of tortoiseshell frames that I hope don't make me look like too much of a librarian and I pick them up next week.
   
6. Speaking of librarians, the ABC has started screening a new series called The Librarians. A couple of my library school friends came over to watch the first episode with me, and although it was amusing in places I didn't find it particularly funny. It's been written in the  same vein as The Office and features a cast of 'quirky' characters, however I certainly open no one thinks that all librarians are as priggish as Frances, or that anyone dressed in a hot pink pleather mini dress can walk into a job as a librarian without at least Bachelor's degree in library and information management under their glittery gold belt.
7. I took my overlocker up to the the sewing machine doctor in Greensborough today. He thinks it's just the power cord acting up, but he's going to give it a service because it's probably due for one anyway. Thing is, this is my last weekend at home for at least the next three weeks and the shop closes before I finish work so I'm not sure when I'll be able to retrieve it, unless I put off going up to the old home town until Saturday morning and fetch it before taking off. *ponders*
8. I'm going out tonight and have no idea what to wear. Do I wear my birthday dress with the plunging neckline and red strappy heels? My silver silk Audrey dress with the cute bow and my black heels? Or go for a rock chick look with jeans, a vintage black and silver tee and my high-heeled black boots?  
9. Following on from #8, I'm hoping it's not too big a night because I really need to go and put three pairs of work pants on lay-by tomorrow. I mentioned a while ago that my work clothes are starting to look rather down at heel, but some of them are now positively embarassing! If I don't do something about it soon I'll be wearing my pyjamas to work and that just won't do
   
10. I've just done three loads of laundry, including my sheets and towels, and I'm pooped.
    
11. Is it just me or does Jensen always look a little tired around the eyes?
    ( I'll let you be the judge. )

ETA: I've just heard that we're going to the Sofitel for drinks so I should probably wear something better than a t-shirt. celli wisely pointed out that I should consider the potential of how much food and/or beverage could be spilled on me before I go with the silk dress, however I do have this top with a plunging neckline that I haven't worn in ages that may be the perfect compromise.

ETA2: I just put all my washing on the line and now it's raining. *headdesk*