stranger than fiction

the zone is treating me better than usual. i am surviving and, technically, thriving. the end result is a confidence boost and a much needed second wind to make it through the next two weeks of work.

two quick, funny, real-life work stories: we have a new e-mail system at work. at monday's training, i walked up to one of the leaders of it, a coworker, and asked him what the "e" in e-mail stood for. the stooge actually thought i was serious.

the serious look of concern on his face gave me a mixed feeling of joy and regret. this stooge is important enough that i wanted to make sure he knew i was joking. how in the hell was i to know he has no sense of humor? i'm signing him up to be in his own personal dilbert cartoon. that or checking him to see if he is battery-operated.

had a new client meeting today that went really well. especially since i will not be doing the work. i've worked with the primary client contact in the past. she made a parting comment that she liked my haircut. "it looks modern." what the fuck do you say to that other than thanks? oh, and did i mention she does the kiss-cheek, hug hello? she did this with my CEO the first time i worked with her. on my second tour of duty with her, I now also get this totally improper business greeting. after four years of marriage, i am still awkward with it when i do it with wife's Italian family. it's one big Seinfeld episode.

ok, maybe the above stories are not so humorous to those that did not witness them in person. but it's a blog. yer not paying for this content so back off!

can you tell it is time for my weekly shrink rap? i crave some input on how to deal with my raging emotions. they are not fact, but they are something i need to deal with more constructively and effectively.

well, back to work!