Apparently, October is the cranky month for me. I am hiding in my cubicle in lieu of punching people in the face. For no good reason, I'm just cranky.

I'm sorry, Burrell and Sue.

I feel slightly less bummed about the job rejection in the light of day. I still have three interviews scheduled in the next two weeks. I tried on my interview outfit last night (a classy black pantsuit with a black and white blouse, and black shoes--a compromise between interview professionalism and the walking tour of a large Midwestern college that will also occur). I clean up ok. My hair should be fine for the next couple of weeks, but I should probably schedule a brow and lash dye.

That sounds pretty good, Calli!

And I got two calls from head hunters, for positions that I might even be able to fill, this morning. Is it Steam Engine Time already?

For the first time in quite a while, work is quiet. No big storms to wreak havoc, and no big software releases or catastrophic update failures to screw up thousands of our users. It's like our programmers may have actually learned how to put together a product that works--though they had to postpone the latest update four times because of glitches. At least they found the problems before release.

It makes me kind of twitchy, waiting for other shoes.

Is it Steam Engine Time already?

That would be nice!

I've started dabbling in aromatherapy for my dang allergy symptoms because I'm pretty sure it won't make them worse so why not? Anyway, I made up a batch last night of something that is supposed to be soothing when my eyes get itchy, but I left it at home and now my eyes are itchy. Sadface for missing a test opportunity.

I just looked up how to make homemade tortilla chips, which would involve making homemade tortillas, which is an attractive thought since I can get masa harina dead cheap around here, same for corn oil.

Very nice!

Go Theodosia (re headhunters, although homemade tortillas sound good, too)!

And thanks, -t. This is my second interview with the IL people, so I figure a pantsuit won't be too out of place.

After finishing a couple of pillow covers, I was thinking about picking up a new crafty hobby, maybe learning to knit. My upstairs neighbor said she'd be happy to teach me and suggested I check out a local knitting shop for starter supplies. Holy cow! Knitting is clearly for the employed. $12 for a skein of cotton yarn? (I'm allergic to wool, and acrylic also makes me break out.) I could buy the mittens I was going to learn how to make for less than that.

After finishing a couple of pillow covers, I was thinking about picking up a new crafty hobby, maybe learning to knit. My upstairs neighbor said she'd be happy to teach me and suggested I check out a local knitting shop for starter supplies. Holy cow! Knitting is clearly for the employed. $12 for a skein of cotton yarn? (I'm allergic to wool, and acrylic also makes me break out.) I could buy the mittens I was going to learn how to make for less than that.

Try the chain stores. They're usually a bit cheaper, and if you sign up for their email lists, they'll send you coupons for stuff like 40% off all the time. Plus, check the stack of ads at the front of the store -- those will frequently also have coupons.