The week is almost over..can it be? I can’t believe that it is already Thursday!! This week has gone by way too fast, although I do look forward to the weekend. Not as much rest as last weekend, I think, but possibly a definite chance to chill out. And the possible inclusion of a computer to my possession, too. Will have to wait and see, first.

Yesterday turned out pretty good for me, which was good. I had my one-on-one with my boss and discussed my merit increase and bonus check (bonus coming this weekend!), plus seeing if there is a way that I might be able to work a four day week. If I can do that, then I will be really happy because that will free up my weekend some, plus allow me to assist at my friend’s office for a full day instead of the few hours that I do at night. I think maybe then I can be of a little more assistance. Plus, I can spend a little more focus on my extracurricular activities. And, if I go back to school, that frees up a fully day that I can take classes. My boss isn’t too sure how well our manager up in Raleigh will like the idea…we are thinking that it got shot down one time before…but it doesn’t hurt to ask. So, I guess we shall cross our fingers and hope to see. I am also waiting on IT to decide if they will give me a flat screen monitor to free up space on my desk. I had gone through an ergonomics assessment for it, but the guy was a complete prick and we ended up fighting about things. Plus, he didn’t come up with that idea on his own like he should have. He kept saying that I needed a keyboard tray, but that actually hurts my wrists more, plus I am continually hitting my knees on the tray. Either way, I still have to stretch to get to my desk, and I prefer having my keyboard up on the desk. Might not be the best idea, but it is the most comfortable, and it allows me easy access to the paperwork I have/need.

Went to Best Buy last night to pick up the fourth Harry Potter movie. I had never seen it in the theatres…go figure. That was actually the first one I hadn’t seen in the theatre. Ended up looking around and found the other HP movies were $8.99 each, or two for $20. Buying them that way was actually cheaper than buying the 8-disc set they had for $60. But I will hold off on watching those right now. Instead, watched HOWL’S MOVING CASTLE from Miyazaki. Yeah, that was the same fella who created SPIRITED AWAY, Best Animated Feature Film at the 75th Annual Academy Awards. There was more humour in this film, but I tend to find something in all of his works that has a humourous side to it. The best part is that his more calm animated feature films are being released in the US in conjunction with Walt Disney. He does have a couple from Studio Ghibli that are not released through Disney; PRINCESS MONONOKE being one of them. But I recommend all of them. And, if you have access to Cartoon Network, you are able to catch the first four of his works. Starting on March 18th, Cartoon Network will be starting a “Month of Miyazaki” around 730pm. I think SPIRITED AWAY is going to be the first film they are featuring, but don’t quote me on that.

Okay…best get back to work. I was later than my usual arrival time because I did not want to get out of bed, but I have been surprisingly productive this morning…very shocking.

Words of Wisdom
Given human beings’ love of truth, justice, peace, and freedom, creating a better, more compassionate world is a genuine possibility. The potential is there. ~ Dalai Lama

"I see nothing more grand in this world than the image of the Buddha. It is an absolutely perfect embodiment of spirituality in the visible domain." ~ Count Kevserling  ¶ 3/09/2006 06:21:00 AM