Eek, Frank. That does sound freaky.

Very much so. I forgot to add that in preperation they give you a spritz of something like liquid novacaine up your nose beforehand. Not unlike doing other 'caine type substances, including that awaful taste in the back of your throat, but minus the enjoyable buzz.

yeah I don't want a refurbished.

I just bought a refurbished iPod mini, and I love it.

And weirdly, I was so relieved.

Nah, I totally get that.

yeah we wanted to get my dad a mini for Christmas (therefore the not refurbished). When we couldn;t find them I thought a 20gb one like mine, now those can't be found either.

yeah we wanted to get my dad a mini for Christmas (therefore the not refurbished).

Why not? Apple's refurbished products are cleaned up, tuned up, packaged the way new products are, and come with a warranty.

(I don't have a need for you to get your Dad a refurbished iPod; I just didn't know if you knew that they're not all dirty and crappy.)

Hivemind question: I'm updating my resume and wondering how I should include things like the LOST party, Wolfram & Hart Annual Revue and such. Extracurricular? How do I describe what I did?

I would have no idea how to answer questions about that in an interview.

"Freelance Projects"?

"Event Management Experience"?

OK, this is an awesome non-Christmassy home light display. [link] The link is to a Windows Media video file with sound.

Very awesome. That clip has been making the rounds through the office today.

I told the avoider himself that I'd make sure someone got him the information he was missing, and that the document was still due by end of business today.

Huh. Not a single kick or punch in there. Not a one. Very professional. Not as satisfying though, I'm sure.

Lunch today consisted of chocolate covered pretzels and raw veggies with Lite Ranch dressing. I don't recommend it.

Freelance Events Management. You designed and coordinated the event, liaised with all vendors, etc., etc.