I’m sorry I forgot to post my schedule.
August 26th, 2008 | by TJ |Hello, Internet.
I am not dead, nor am I away. I was in a meeting all day long, and then occupied with something else this evening, as I have been most evenings of late. I’m sorry to have neglected you. Would you like to talk about your feelings on this matter? I am here for you, listening.
Anyway.
Today, at a long meeting with a rad client, the HMFIC told said clients that she bought me on the Internet.
Oh also? The meeting was closer to my house than I am to the office, so I worked from home this morning before meeting the HMFIC and a developer at the meeting. They had a longer drive, and I received a voicemail from the HMFIC that included the line “Can you bring extra pens? Yes, I need more than one, or else I get emotionally unstable.”
True story.
I mean, that she said it is true. I brought a whole bag of pens. She MAY get emotionally unstable with a single pen, but I wasn’t going to test it out just so I could say to you, Internet, “True story.”
Because I don’t think it would have been a very GOOD story, for anyone involved.
When in doubt, Internet, err on the side of extra pens.
Anyway, someone guessed that maybe I was travelling this week and that’s why I didn’t post today (well, yesterday now, as it’s about 3am) (and on another parenthetical note, it’s been a REALLY long time since I missed a weekday posting, huh?), and it is true – I AM travelling this week.
I leave tomorrow morning, very early (actually I have to leave my house in like 4 hours), to go to Arizona for a few days. This is a VERY big deal for several reasons.
1. I have never left this time zone.
2. I can’t tell you what number 2 is yet.
3. It’s my first client kick off meeting ever!
4. It’s my job to bring the M&Ms!!
I am very wound up about this, Internet, as evidenced by the fact that I am still awake at 3 in the morning when I have to leave my house at 7 in the morning. I’ve got a list and it’s about 4 billion items long but I’m still pretty sure I forgot something.
One thing, however, I will be deliberately forgetting, though. I was reminded, through email, twice tonight – I am NOT to pack a knife in my carry on.
TWICE.
“No knives!,” she says.
Like I have to be reminded.
(I do.)
Anyway, so this trip is a pretty big deal, and I don’t know if I’m going to be able to post. But… due to #2 that I can’t yet tell you about, there MIGHT be a post here anyway while I’m gone. I would look for it either Wednesday, or Friday, or possibly not at all. I can’t tell you yet. I need to check on something myself first, and then it will be brought to you, Internet.
Don’t worry, though. I won’t make any big choices without running it by you first, of course.
ANYWAY.
In summation:
I was busy all day! I am not to blame! I am going to Arizona! I will see a cactus! I probably should have gone to bed hours ago, but see #2 in the list above! All will be revealed in time!
I will be back late Friday night!
Bye, Internet!!
By Kestrel on Aug 26, 2008
Teej needs to sleep. Have a good trip; enjoy Arizona (it’s a gorgeous state, and the Phoenix area is wonderful).
*sigh* Chances are 50/50 you won’t see this till you’re back. I fail.
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By TJ on Aug 26, 2008
I saw it. And HAPPY BIRTHDAY KESTREL!!
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By Khronos on Aug 26, 2008
The Phoenix area IS wonderful. Unfortunately for our noble blogger, I believe she’s being sent to Tucson. Which is not the Phoenix area. Nor is it wonderful. BUT there will be cacti, so you should be good on that account.
Don’t sweat it about the not-sleeping thing- I usually stay awake the night before a flight anyway just because sleeping is the best way to get through an interminably boring flight (which most are), and it helps with jet lag shenanigans.
Good luck TJ…and probably wait to buy the M&Ms until you get there, if possible. Too many possibilities for melting otherwise.
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By Lance on Aug 26, 2008
yeah have fun and Tuscon has a pretty nice music scene so you might be able to see a show in a very close environment that you never thought you would see. Well have fun again and Khronos is right you will see many Cacti. oh don’t knock over the saguaros they will fine you for that. wait I doubt you would touch one any way who in their right mind would.
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By Stobnor on Aug 26, 2008
Don’t know what it’s like States-side, but the rules about liquids in carry-on are quite complicated in the UK…
So make sure you know what is allowed – it really sucks to get to the search and have to throw things out.
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By vronak on Aug 26, 2008
Hmmm… okay, which one of us lives in Arizona and is meeting TJ?? That has to be what number 2 is…
…on the other hand, I thought it was quite funny when TJ said that she didn’t know what number 2 was… where’s Doom when you need him?!?
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By Pablo on Aug 26, 2008
#2 would be someone she’s meeting in Arizona, very possibly the uniformed (you know she’s a sucker for uniforms) Person to possibly be named later mentioned in the previous post. Not too much of a stretch to figure that’s also the person keeping her entertained most evenings of late.
in short TJ has a sorta kinda date in AZ.
That’s my guess anyway.
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By Ratshag on Aug 26, 2008
Has good trippifyings!
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By Thorvold on Aug 26, 2008
What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas.
Although your adoring readers would always appreciate a play-by-play.
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By Dammerung on Aug 26, 2008
THERE ARE TJ’S FOR SALE ON THE INTERNET?!
Do they have a plushy version?
WTB Plushy Ninja TJ with Ninja Headband and ANBU mask.
I need one to help complete my “blogger” set
I’ve got the Egotastical BRK SUPER FOSHIZZLE action figure.
The big bear butt halloween mask(perfect for tanking with yer face).
The DOOMILIAS bathroom sign(for those times when the stall just won’t shut).
The Matticus “+emotional healing” Hockey Stick. Designed for beating those raid members you love ever so much.
The OOM keyboard with eye holes… for those times when you need to CTRL-ALT-DEL a newb.
Just need the TJ plushy and resto4life arbetorium.
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By For the Pie on Aug 26, 2008
Where can I get a +STFU hockey stick, cuz some times you need to beat those you care very little about..
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By Clapus on Aug 26, 2008
5 Things to NOT do for your first flight
1. No knives/pointy things, obvious. leave the Princess Zippo at home, too.
2. No airplane disaster movies for the previous 5 days
3. Business trip? No check in baggage. Carry-on only.
4. Travel size personal hygene items in a Ziploc bag. What a scam! Did someone in DHS own stock?
5. Do not worry. Flying is fun.
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By Doodle on Aug 26, 2008
SCORPIONS
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