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:: Saturday, December 11, 2004 ::
Also, I saw a great site: SpreadTheSlack.com. Pretty wise.

He's got an attitude that I enjoy:
"The dictionary says that a slacker is 'a person who shirks work or obligation,' but I say a slacker is 'someone who doesn't stress out about their dumb job... If, however, you're still uncomfortable thinking of yourself as 'slacking,' think of yourself as 'relaxing.' Everyone needs to relax."

Spread the relaxation.

And remember: "If you are good, you will be assigned all the work. If you are really good, you will get out of it." (Unknown author)



:: Cathy 7:37 AM [+] :: 0 comments





Just finished checking out Scott's new blog, TextMachine. I'm, again, quite jealous of the quality of writing and ideas.

Sometimes I read other people's blogs and I think "damn, I need to do better" and then I realize that I don't care enough at this stage. I mean, I care, but not enough to actually spend the amount of time that would be necessary to really improve the WGC-blog.

It's fine for now. I send my words off into a void and sometimes people read and sometimes not and maybe oneday when I realize that I hate my stressful life as Professional Cathy, then the dream-job (OK, maybe I'd rather be Managing Editor at a Travel site instead of Health) will take a back seat to my personal writing.

However, I'm finding it more and more difficult to find the joy in the so-called dream job. It's all perspective, I'm sure. It's teaching me some great lessons. All I need to do is apply them to my own life. I can't wait.



:: Cathy 7:29 AM [+] :: 0 comments





Last night, I decided to treat myself to the movies.

I'd had a stressful week. Crazy, really. And I thought, "that's it, I'm going to be decadent and go to the movies." By myself!

Leaving work at 7pm (yes, on a Friday) I went to see Closer, since it was the next movie to start at the theatre. It was a bit depressing, really. I didn't love it. I didn't feel the passion between Julia and Jude. I think I don't really like Julia Roberts so much. I'm sure she's great at some roles - actually, I liked her in My Best Friend's Wedding - but this was too heavy for her. I didn't buy it.

The I watched The Incredibles, based on endorsements from both Alex and Raye. And it was GREAT. Totally recommend that for anyone.

Today I'm at home with a migraine, trying to figure out how I'm going to:
  • get my sheets washed
  • get my hair cut
  • get my ass to my office Christmas party tonight

    when all I wanna do is sleep in a warm soft bed and maybe throw up a little to relieve my nausea. I'd cry but I know that it will hurt more.

    Sucks.


    :: Cathy 6:58 AM [+] :: 2 comments




    :: Wednesday, December 08, 2004 ::
    I had a wonderful shopping trip with my mom today. It was awesome - I got to leave work earlier and Christmas shop - my favourite!

    I think I'm almost all done my shopping now - only a few things left.

    Sadly, I've been so busy lately with work that I've not had time to do anything!

    This was a much-needed break.



    :: Cathy 7:06 PM [+] :: 0 comments




    :: Sunday, December 05, 2004 ::
    So I visited my brother's new home today in Guelph. It's just beautiful!

    And he has a new little girl.
    Meet Mushy:


    So cute. So loving. And so playful:


    I am totally in love.
    Sorry, Mao.



    :: Cathy 7:50 PM [+] :: 0 comments





    Every time I go to update my site, DreamWeaver does something demonic to my pages and messes everything up.

    I'd like to use another editor, but the DW interface is so easy because it has the site file structure on my computer and on my server and I can just use the DW FTP. However, if it keeps acting like the devil, then I'm going to have to lay the smackdown on it.

    Any suggestions for a better (free) editor?
    Digifox once recommended UltraEdit, but it kinda sucks.

    I am wistful for the days of BBEdit on my Mac.

    First good suggestion gets eternal love from me...
    GO!



    :: Cathy 7:55 AM [+] :: 2 comments



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