January 2009
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Vive le Sniff!
I got really sick again yesterday. This happens so often that even though I usually delight in opportunities to mope and moan with complete entitlement, I’m actually sick of moping about being sick. Believe me when I say, I have been feeling like absolute shite today but was still among the last few people to leave the office. At this rate I’ll probably be spending Chinese New Year...
Jan 20th
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For my brother: How to explain your table mirror.
My brother recently got his first pair of contact lenses, and as a rookie, he was advised to set up a table mirror to help himself practice putting on the lenses. He returned home carrying a beautiful new metal-framed mirror, complete with shiny swivel stand. He’s a straight, 20-year-old man who dresses plainly and does not call claim to a lot of fancy items. And yet there’s that...
Jan 10th
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On text messaging.
My job revolves around lots and lots and lots of phone calls. Things that need to get done through the co-operation of other parties: the media, my clients, my colleagues, our business partners, writers, suppliers, etc etc etc. My job also revolves around lots and lots and lots of traveling. Things that need to get done in, around, and outside of the office. Errands, deliveries, meetings,...
Jan 6th