We have a new temp in my department at work–which is wonderful because she’s doing work we really need someone to do. Plus, she’s a really sweet, out-going person in her 20s, and lord knows I could use a friend here (says the girl who actually visited the fish in her cubicle over a long weekend once because what would I do if he died?!!?? I’d be all alone here!!!).
So, yeah, I’m happy about her arrival. But my, she said the strangest thing to me today. She e-mailed me and asked if I wanted to get lunch. Because I am a sucker for food and human companionship (don’t tell Inari, he’d be crushed to know he may not be my #1), I said yes, even though I brought leftovers with me. Her response?
Cool! YES! I’m excited like a yellow lab puppy now…. woof woof
Yeah.. I don’t know either. She changed the font from plain black to yellow just for the reponse. Very odd.
Despite the potential for having my leg humped during lunch, I went ahead with the plan. It turned out fine. I may have a new friend, albeit a pretty weird one. I guess it can’t get much weirder than holding forth to a betta fish, though.
In other news, the work load is high, the stress levels are high, the energy level is low, and a friend is in from out of town. Don’t expect to hear from me soon, but I may be going to Arlington Cemetary on Sunday.. maybe I can communicate with pictures when sheer exhaustion causes words to fail me.
Whoa. “Socially awkward” is right.
Last night when I got home, we watched a little of the Daily Show and I realized my mouth was gaping. I was slack-jawed due to exhaustion– I couldn’t keep it closed.
You’re totally right about it being a good night for the Colbert Report. I hope I make it up that late!
apparently overwork & lethargy are going around. and as I am currently temping, I promise to never type “woof woof” in any email, no matter how excited I am at potentially making friends and having lunch with someone
also, now that I have cable, i have discovered that I’m in love with Stephen Colbert.