Friday 5

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Interruptions

1. How regularly do you get interrupted at work, and how well do you handle it?

When I'm in public, I'm supposed to be interrupted; it's my job. I get interrupted at my desk in the workroom all too often, which is why for the past 5 or more years I have taken to wearing noise-suppressing headphones so I can ignore all the stuff that is not imperative. The workroom is bloody-frickin' loud some days. I handle it better than I used to, but man when I'm on the phone and people are gabbing so loud I can't hear the phone call, it PISSES ME OFF.

2. What was the occasion the last time a TV program you were watching was interrupted by breaking news?

Since it's rare that I'm watching network TV live anymore, I can't even remember when this happened the last time. It's more of an issue of shows being delayed or interrupted so we can't watch an episode because it didn't get recorded. That's mostly during football season when games run long.

3. Whose flow did you most recently interrupt, and what was so important?

I cut in on someone at Bible Study last week, for which I've felt bad since. I shoulda let her speak; it's rare enough that she does while I blather on quite too much.

4. How easily does your train of thought get interrupted?

These days, my train is less than one car long. Lots of train cars in ditches along my mental siding.

5. What’s something in your life that could use some interrupting?

My stupid anxiety-brain. Just when I think I'm getting better about dealing with anxiety, I find myself getting all wound up tight like a top and spinning out of control. Again. At least I recognize it now, but it's still hard to talk myself down.

Thursday 13

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Random Thoughts

1. Three close friends have had family pass away this month. Today we got news of one of our long-time library supporters' death. Can we puh-leeeeze be done now?


2. Three friends' cars have died or been killed this week. Is there something in the air?


3. One of my coworker's spent the last three days dealing with hives on her face. She's never had allergies before, so she's a little confused. The kicker? She told me today, "I've never taken Benadryl before this; I didn't know that it would put me OUT for the afternoon!" Whereas I've taken so much I'm immune to that at this point.


4. A blood glucose reading of 260 is really fuckin' high.


5. I walked in the house from work tonight to Beast asleep in the recliner (not a surprise) with the TV on (also not a surprise) showing "Access Hollywood" (THAT is a surprise!). Not that he was watching it. Guess I"m getting my gossip fill for the week  month year.


6. I have cataloged over 60 "for Dummies" books this week. I think I might be allergic to yellow covers on books.


7. Bob Mould has written his autobiography. I'm guessing only 80's music trendies, college radio fanatics from that era, and people from Minnesota have a clue who he is. In the picture on the page to which I just linked, he looks a great deal like a good friend's brother (pictures of him--I've never met him).


8. No, it's not Ash Wednesday. Nor is it Palm Sunday. But based on those questions I know getting up the stairs is going to be ... interesting.


9. I wish there was a dipstick for mental fatigue. Then again, maybe I don't.


10. Thank GOD for "Ghost Whisperer." Totally cotton candy, and I definitely need it tonight.


11. Memes. They're good tonight. I do NOT want to think.


12. The verdict is that my hair is cute. And it makes me look "years" younger. I clearly looked like the Wicked Witch of the West prior to getting my hair cut.


13. My high school band director has reconstituted the Facebook group for band alumni. There are 5 or 6 people who do nothing but post comments on it all day. Reading their posts, and looking at the pictures people have dug up and posted, makes me miss high school. Well, ok, band. But I'm pretty glad I'm not as hung up on it as those 5 or 6 people.

Friday 5

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Evidence

1. What could serve as physical evidence that you sometimes lose focus?

I would point to my former vehicle, the one I drove into the neighbor's truck while I was fishing around under the seat for a CD.

2. What could serve as physical evidence that you are loved?

Do hugs count as physical evidence? If not, then perhaps the anniversary present we got from Sparky last month. Yes, he remembered and bought something he noticed, by chance, while we were on our mission trip.

3. What could serve as physical evidence that you’re from wherever you’re from?

My accent has more than a little Colorado in it, although it's fading/faded. I guess the other option is the radioactive trace from Rocky Flats could work.

4. What could serve as physical evidence that you went anywhere this past week?

Since the only place I went this week is work and various fast-food places, you could check the number of items I cataloged or look in the garbage for the packaging.

5. What could serve as physical evidence that you recently caved in to temptation?

Check my blood sugar: pancakes for breakfast and day-old Dunkin Donuts for snack.