"Song 2" by Blur is always pretty cathartic. And "You're Never Gonna Get Ahead by Giving Head to the Man" is a fun 'I Hate Work' kind of song.

The Headstones, "Fuck You," is one of my go-tos.

"Damn It Feels Good To Be a Gangster" - especially good for work b/c of the Office Space connection.

Johnny Cash's Sixteen Tons.

I printed out the return info for the TIVO and DH is boxing it up.

I know, I should be happy for the refund that will be coming considering how painful bill paying was this month, but still. I want to crawl in a hole for the balance of the weekend.

A voice from the past, or "meara hasn't read bitches in days and days":

Hil, DC law *specifically* forbids discrimination in housing (and other things, too, I think, but I've only heard re: housing) based on student status. So although you may not want to have that fight with her, I feel like you should tell her she could get in mega trouble for that shit.

I want a two bedroom 1300 sq foot apartment for $1200. I *might* be able to get one, but it'd be waaaaaaaaaaaay out in the boondocks. I'm going to be paying nearly that for my...300? sq ft one bedroom.

Maidengurl, I think you should take the offers from another department, cause you're getting screwed by your current one! But yay for hubby's job giving him a van, even if a beat-up one?

Sean made a roux?? Is that something you can MAKE in the microwave from frozen things?!?!? :)

Speaking of body types and fashion, how would you dress this woman?

I might have to tell her to avoid clothing altogether. I'm sure she's super hot in the nude.

I do, however, agree with the others that a bra would be a good start. So many women would look so much better with a well-fitted bra.

an article I just found about the hiring process at Google's cafeteria

I want google's cafeteria. How come I have no useful skills needed by Google? Sigh.

Oh, Maidengurl! I am so sorry, returning the TiVO?!?! That's sad and desperate measures. You poor thing. (Edit: it occurs to me this could be read as sarcastic, and also that the fact that it ISN"T might be saying pathetic things about my life and what's important, but...TiVO!)

I am doing a playlist on iTunes called SHOVE IT! filled with angry cathartic songs I can play after a shitty day at work. It's fun! Any suggestions?

I think Daisy's suggestion of "Shit List" by L7 is tops. Seems like you need some PJ Harvey on there.

No worries Meara - I'm finally decided that it wasn't a battle I was willing to wage. He is packing the holy heck out of the box. It seems to be giving him joy...so what-ever.

I'll just go in my bedroom and hug MY TIVO and pause, rewind, and record to my own heart's delight.

I have $110 in credit for a local spa. I'm looking through the various treatments and such and can't decide on what I want....

Oh! You have your own TiVO. Well, that's good at least. Whew. I was all worried about you. :)

Such as - regular massage or deep tissue massage????