Aw.

Scandal: OMG Olivia's black leather jacket at the end! I am excited about what that says about where her character is going.

Yes, that's my takeaway. I stand by it.

Aww, Steph. The Biscuit has my pajama top in the kennel with him, but I miss him too! And my boy.

Liese, I hope you get a lot out of this conference, including time to recharge your batteries.

But yeah, I'm doing pretty good so far, I think partially due to talking it out here. Like, I just stepped out now to talk to the SO for a while and then decided to come on back to the hotel to work on music for a little bit before I head back out if the roomie is still over there. But really good day today and tomorrow everything starts legit.

Good for you, -t!

Drew, I'm sorry your sister is trying to take advantage of you like this.

Steph, I'm glad your brother is doing better. May this relapse be a productive part of his process in creating a sober and prosperous life for himself.

Good luck, flea.

My son wants me to look at some compile problems he's having with java while trying to mod a video game. I'm feeling kinda proud.

So, there might be a plus to this only child thing.

Steph- I am so happy to hear about your brother!

Much career ~ma for flea!

My review is not for awhile, but they have implemented a university-wide online system instead of just having each school or department do what they want. So for many years, my boss has asked that I create specific, measurable goals that are within my power. This year we have been told to make our goals just our job description. So, for example, my "goal" is "register students in student information system" where in previous years my goal would have been something like "work with IT department and register to streamline registration so that students can be notified more quickly". It is weird to get used to.

Also, I just said this over at "askamanager", but why do people smoke weed outside at bus-stops? It is technically illegal! Aren't they afraid of getting caught?

In re reviews: one thing I hated was when a former boss proudly announced that he NEVER gave anyone an outstanding rating. Really? Way to give people incentive, right?

The managerial theory I've heard is that you can't give people top marks or they'll stop striving for improvement, and there's always something that can be improved. Because apparently employees who feel satisfied with their job and feel well-rewarded become lazy.

This year we have been told to make our goals just our job description.

Man, that sounds great.

Because apparently employees who feel satisfied with their job and feel well-rewarded become lazy.

Oh, so that's my problem. I was lazy to begin with! There's nothing to strive for!

That's pretty great, Gud!