Can't sleep, but 550 is too early for breakfast. It's hard being a dog sometimes. *nodnod*

For the first time in a month plus, the stars aligned and my schedule was such I can take a WFH day. Feeling like maybe I shouldn't (because I know I won't work as effectively,) but it's also Friday and my anxietybrain needs to sit down and shut up. *nodnod*

Aw, the tea roses(?) havent figured out that it's winter. Lovely!

Brain I havent listened to Dr. Casper Darling sing 'Dynamite' for at least several years please stop it with the earworm thank you.

Ok, that is very pretty, you are forgiven.

Ugh, now I gotta put pants on to walk outside and find the moon. I blame you for this indignity.

The moon is absolutely gorgeous tonight, I think imma gonna awoo.

This has been such an amazingly 'normal' week at work since Tuesday. No massive stresses or surprise fires - I'm doing my 8 hours and able to leave. This is incredible but I am concerned about when the other shoe will drop; I'm not mentally primed to accept that things can be nice. XD

That's one way to wake up, almost being involved in a 5 car pileup when someone 4 cars ahead decides now is the time for them to sharply brake and sit in the lane for no visible reason. Thank goodness for antilock brakes, but I think this is my cue to get brakes and tires replaced. Too close.

I am unreasonably pleased to have gotten the name Steller Jay for my blue-elf Druid. Looking forward to WoW Forever, oh yessss. Who else is gonna play?

Deleted my last post as it came across as braggy. Still though, it's fascinating to see my new hire open up and thrive because people treat him as an equal instead of micromanaging him. I hope he stays this pleased with his new team. =)

The secret to being a happy canine is remembering that there is leftover gumbo and rice in the fridge. :9

Eating apple and berry pie for lunch because I am an adult and also because I didn't have time to eat when lunch was being served oops

Current mood

Feels so cold and wet this morning, I didn't want to get out of bed and was in fact doing the mental math to see if I really had to. But now to start the day at Safeway, getting celebratory treats - new hire starts today, and an auditor returns after recovering from a broken hand. Snax. *nod*

Such a chilly wet day, but time to get out and about to get my beard done~

Laying in bed, having the window open and listening to the pre-dawn rain. Everything sounds so peaceful...

Having a struggle day. How do you push through those days when you just don't want to do the thing, and you're feeling pretty negative and cranky about the situations at the office? Keeping a mood from splashing should not be this hard as an adult. XD

Getting a new shiny sticker from SQA and putting it on your RQAP certificate so you're officially qualified for another 3 years is a pretty nice experience, would recommend.

Today was a very very strange day at work: I get in, do my job, and after a day of giving training I look up and see that it's time to leave. No fires, no explosions, no real boredom, just a good solid day of work That NEVER happens!

A few moments of panic and crisis at work were averted. Time to reward myself with the bizarre yet tasty combo of an everything bagel with strawberry cream cheese. *fatwag*

Leaving work 30 min early, lovely! ...but it's due to being in meetings from 10a til now with no time to eat or drink. *shambles hungrily to his car*

I made the 'mistake' of listening to the Control Resonant soundtrack and there is this one song that earwormed the heck out of me. Just a slow, plonky, steady beat that feels like walking somewhere step by step, but with great effort, mixed with a chorus that sounds ethereal and yearning.

Bit of a rough night, I get to work 15 min later than normal to see I am still the first person into the office. Hmmm. I should have slow mornings more often.

When will I learn that I am an olden retriever and corn tortillas give me acid reflux? (Never. I will never learn, because those quesabirria tacos were amazing. :9)

PREACH IT, BEAR! #GrandpaJoeIsAnAss

Suresh the Bear@sureshdabear.bsky.social · 2w ago

Watching the original Willy Wonka, and getting to the Grandpa Joe song, and I'm sitting here like YOU'RE A FUCKING SHMUCK GRANDPA JOE. YOU TOOK THIS KID'S MONEY FOR TOBACCO WHEN YOU "COULDN'T WALK", AND NOW HE WALKS IN WITH A GOLDEN TICKET YOU SING A WHOLE FUCKING SONG ABOUT IT BEING YOURS.

I hate having to say 'no' to employees, especially after I've been off work for 2 hours and am at around a [4]. Grumblegrumblehadtoputonmymanagerhatgrr. Is over and done with though. Fooood time.

Sitting in therapy, waiting for the doc, feeling anxiety increasing because 'what if I do this wrong' which makes perfect sense, thanks brain. Sometimes you just have to laugh at yourself to stay sane(ish.)

Boss is out today, my co-supervisor is out today, I've a stack of audits, and I'm leaving early at 2p for a therapy appointment. C'mon Friday, lets do this.