AARGH!

This is how I feel at work every day.

As part of the Big Project, I have generated a ton of copy. Letters, brochures, web content ... And it feels as though every piece brings an argument. Not from the client, from my internal team. Who question everything.

No, not stuff that needs questioning. That would be welcome.

But, "You say, 'visit our website' here and 'go to our website' there. Make them the same." And other similar shit.

I could post more about this, except that I'm upsetting myself and that serves no purpose. But I want to record this so, in a few years when I look back, I wonder why my posts suddenly became erratic.

I HATE IT HERE. I HATE IT HERE. I HATE IT HERE. I HATE IT HERE. I HATE IT HERE. I HATE IT HERE.  I HATE IT HERE. I HATE IT HERE. I HATE IT HERE.

That is all.

That was one in a row

Yesterday my oldest friend began an intensive program of group therapy aimed at helping her cope with her bipolar disorder. 9 to 3, five days a week, for 6-8 weeks. In addition to talk therapy, they will be monitoring her meds intake very closely and counseling her one-on-one about how to cope with her condition. I think this is just terrific!

Except that she didn't go in today. Tummy trouble.

I hope she truly commits to this, for it could provide her with support and social interaction she's sorely missed since moving to Los Angeles. I also like the idea of someone looking at her prescriptions in total and making sure that the drugs she takes for her moods aren't conflicting w

ith the antibiotics or her heart meds. (After just one day they already made a switch.) It's time for her to see progress and feel better about life.

I know it sounds strange to say, but I hope she's really unable to leave her bathroom today. Anything short of that, and I think she should be off the couch and with her group. (The Gal worries.)

Oh well, at least she'll be home when the cake pops arrive. I sent her these six celebratory confections through ProFlowers because I didn't want to introduce flowers or plants into a multicat household.

The anniversary is here again

 I won't be watching the documentaries and commemorations. I can't.

I agree 100% that we must never forget, and that younger Americans must learn. But the day is seared into my soul.

September Challenge -- Days 9 and 10 and 11

Day 9: Does anyone owe me money?

I suppose. My oldest friend and I are going to Las Vegas for my birthday in November, and I've paid for the hotel and the show with my credit card. I know she'll pay me back when we're out there.

Day 10: When is the last time I intentionally wasted a day?

I waste days often, and then feel bad about it. Maybe I should just admit that I'm going to do nothing and spare myself the guilt.

Day 11: What is your favorite gadget?
I'm writing on it.  I love my MacBook Pro.

Want to play along? Click here for the day's question.