http://lisa.lachancefamily.net Life and Adventures in Northern Virginia Tue, 01 Jul 2008 12:58:26 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en And no, this isn't a Styx song. It's Friday afternoon.  I've got 45 minutes left of my work day.  And I'm bored to tears.  So, here's an update. I still haven't heard anything on the other job I've applied for.  The automated system still tells me that no selection has been made.  ... http://lisa.lachancefamily.net/2008/06/27/too-much-time-on-my-hands/ So, I was thinking (surprising, no?) the other day, and realized I never talked about the Ben Folds concert we went to on Klumpen's birthday. Excellent show.  I have never been disappointed in a Ben Folds performance.  He did a few songs from the upcoming (later this year) album and a little ... http://lisa.lachancefamily.net/2008/06/19/hand-me-my-nose-ring/ So, what's new with all of you? I know, I know, delusions of grandeur, thinking more than three people read this.  Actually, I know how many people read this, but I'm trying to be cheery here.  Give me a break. Anyway.  I have some good news.  Very small, but I'll take small ... http://lisa.lachancefamily.net/2008/06/18/stuff-and-goings-on/ So, I've been complaining lately that I work with stupid people.  Here are a couple prime examples.  I've changed the names to protect the guilty. I actually had specific examples, but I'm too tired to type them all out.  Let's just say that government bureaucracy at its best infuriates me. That "Spanish ... http://lisa.lachancefamily.net/2008/06/09/things-that-annoy-me-lately/ So, life's been pretty hectic, busy, stressful, etc. lately.  On the good side, I have the following: I've booked our room for the cruisefor next year.  February 1 - 6, 2009, on the Norwegian Jewel, with port stops of Cozumel and Great Stirrup Cay.  On a slightly down note, though, Guster definitely ... http://lisa.lachancefamily.net/2008/05/27/the-next-person-who-walks-in-my-office-better-be-doing-something-for-me-or-carrying-a-large-bribe/