I had a rather accomplished day. Although I didn't sleep well last night, I managed to get up in time to clean out a cabinet that REALLY needed it, vacuum, fold up some laundry, and still get in a 5 hour-shift at work. Perhaps these tasks are not as much as some do in their day, but considering my level of exhaustion, I'm rather happy with the progress made.

Hours at work have lessened a bit, which is understandable as we're into January and retail is not exactly flourishing at the moment. I'm just happy I'm still employed; I've been hearing of too many layoffs and places closing and I'm grateful for any income.

I'm ready for the cold to depart. Really.

I saw the Inauguration yesterday, and couldn't help but admire Mr. Obama's speaking skills. It's nice having a leader that can actually speak without making up words or using the wrong word at places; though to be fair I would hate to have to try and give a speech to a nation with the media ready to pounce on any misstep. (But dear God and Goddess, there were SO many such missteps with our last leader.) Fine words are a great thing; I'm curious to see whether fine actions follow. Still, I have hope.

Be well.

Partially because I've been aching some, and partially just because I occasionally become like the turtle, I've been on one of my patented computer sabbaticals. Still, the month has been an active one. I expect that those people who keep up with kelshei's journal will have some idea what I've been up to. Still, you can get it straight from the horse's mouth.

The first big thing to report is that we have a vehicle. Yes, it's true, I'm driving: I find the release of "Death Race" at about the same time to be happily coincidental, though I favor the old school rules. The car is a Ford Taurus wagon, and has plenty of hauling room. It's been an investment so far, and will likely continue to be, but having the ability to drive is worth it.

Second, since the car has come through, my role as manager at my work has stepped up. I even got to fire somebody for my boss: yee hah. :-/ The writing had been on the wall for this guy, but that didn't make it any easier. It was only later that I found out that it was the marked man's birthday that I fired him on. Jeebus. One step closer to becoming Evil Overlord of the Universe, I guess.

My ankles have not gotten any worse, but they're not any better either. With some of the fronts passing through, I've been having some fun days dealing with them. Still, I've kept up with work for the most part. Not much else, mind you, but the money must be made. We've been eating healthier, and that -has- been helping. Plus, I have been power-slamming water as I get the time. Water is my friend.

Them's the facts. Hopefully I'll be in a more social phase, but I guess we'll see. Until then, be well.

So, why is it when the mall hours are clearly listed at the entrances, people love to wait until the very last minute to make a purchase? Tonight was one of those nights where almost the whole hour before the Temple to Mammon shut down, I had very little business. 5 minutes before I'm suppsed to start packing it in, I have the family who has to look at everything, rearrange everything (*to the sound of my gritting teeth*), and finally decide to get the one small, and of course inexpensive item about 5 minutes after closing.

Grrrrr.

Fortunately I was still able to catch my bus on time. Which was its own joy, but I'll leave that to another post.

Well, not really. I've just been away from the computer for a bit. This weekend was mostly a work weekend, and I was feeling a bit under the weather earlier in the week. One thing that helped cheer me up was watching the Dr. Horrible's Sing Along Blog episodes, which I enjoyed thoroughly.

I'll be working again tonight, but only for a short bit. On these short days, by the time I get into my routine and make sure everything is where it should be, stocked up, and looking like a shop instead of a stuffed Dali painting...well, it's time to go. Today, I'm very okay with that.

East TN is HOT lately. Just darn hot. Blah.

That's all for now. Hope everyone is well.