I think the mood/getting things done relationship can be a loop -- you start to feel better, so you can start doing things, so you feel better, etc.

Exactly. Getting the loop started is a great thing. I'm sorry about the mom issues. It is good that your sister is close by. I'm sure it is difficult for your sister to be mistaken for her aunt, but it is no doubt a comfort for your mother to have her "sister" visit.

Hooray -- my office is closing now! I'm even more glad I got my stupid reviews done.

Jessica, if you get bored, look me up in the address book!

Jessica, if you get bored, look me up in the address book!

Hey, look at that!

Timelies all!

Gary got the day off, but I didn't. They did let us leave 2 hours early, so here I am.

For sj and any other parents out there, here's an article about eagles with a title that includes "parenthood makes you crazy".

x-posted with tech:

I am going to take some online computer classes to acquire some more cutting-edge computer skills. Like C# and maybe MS SQL SSAS and SSIS or more .NET stuff. Anyone have recommendations for online computer class sites?

My dentists and hygienists are always very nice people, so I feel bad for hating them as much as I do.

At this point, I want to move in with my dentist. It's not the worst pain I've had (that would be a toss up between gall bladder & the first time this tooth went bad about a decade ago & I came to love a good root canal) but it's fucking distracting and pinchy. I've got drugs, but they'll just knock me flat, so are reserved for if it gets really bad in the next 40 hrs.

I am fearing the tooth cracked underneath because this doesn't have the classic temp sensitivity (because rooot canal!) so I'm probably looking at extraction & implant because it's a backstop molar & I have no wisdom teeth.

And Loki's breath got really bad and I looked at his teeth & he probably needs some pulled too. I made an appointment for him & P next Tuesday.

My birthday is bracketed by bad teeth. Whee?

I'm.so.fucking.whiny.