Dang, smonster, you've done more than I have today, and I'm actually at work.

The visitation for my co-worker is tonight, and the funeral is tomorrow morning. I hate the visitation part so much. I always have. I understand the importance of it to those who are grieving, and I'm glad it exists for those who need it. But it's just...that body is not *him*, and I don't want to see it.

Big!Boss said -- and it was much more kind and compassionate than I'm about to make it sound -- that tomorrow after the funeral, he's keeping the office open if anyone needs the distraction of working, but no one is expected to return. Which is nice. I'm expecting that I won't be able to pull myself together enough to work for the rest of the day. But, like Big!Boss said, the distraction might be what I need. We'll see.

That is actually a pretty nice and thoughtful approach, so long as it's sincere. (Which it sounds like it is.)

I'm sorry this is going to be so tough for you.

That is actually a pretty nice and thoughtful approach, so long as it's sincere. (Which it sounds like it is.)

Yeah, it is sincere. It just sounds a little funny to say "Well, the office will be open after your co-worker's funeral."

G. worked here for 28 years, so Big!Boss is very upset, too. And G.'s wife asked Big!Boss to speak at the funeral. That's going to be hard for him.

G. worked here for 28 years, so Big!Boss is very upset, too. And G.'s wife asked Big!Boss to speak at the funeral. That's going to be hard for him.

Oh, wow. That's a long time. Was Big!Boss there the whole time?

Back from park. Got some papers out of my car to sort later, put away the recycling bin, and am listening to "Defying Gravity". Going to reread a job description, print my latest resume, and make a phone call. Confidence vibes sent my way much appreciated.

Talked to my old neighbor M. I really wish he'd stop talking like he has a crush on me. It's not happening, dude, whether I've got a bf or not. I really want him for a friend, but I don't know if it's possible. He's not rude or lewd, but I caught him clocking my boobs a couple of times today. Jeezy. Boys.

G. worked here for 28 years, so Big!Boss is very upset, too. And G.'s wife asked Big!Boss to speak at the funeral. That's going to be hard for him.

Oh, wow. That's a long time. Was Big!Boss there the whole time?

Oh, yeah. The company is [Big!Boss FirstName LastName] Books Company. He started it 46 years ago and has been here all along.

At the car dealership where I have spent my morning there is a sign in the bathroom "please do not flush any feminine products". So.

Does this mean tampons? WTF?

Yes, it does mean tampons.

Signed,
Works In a Building With Antique Plumbing

You're really not supposed to flush anything that won't dissolve, like toilet paper does. I have learned this because I have finicky toilets that think they shouldn't have to work with anything that isn't liquid.

Disclaimer: I flush tampons and Kleenex anyway. So there, toilets.

I thought tampons in the toilet were verboten always.

I could use a quick beta on an application for a career fair thingy. Anyone up for it? It's 4 questions and short answers (under 100 words each).