Web Dev the Voice in My Head

First day of new job.  Couldn’t really do anything because when I came in, IT still hadn’t set up my computer, even though the Sr. Editor had requested it a week prior.  By 11am, they set up the physical desk top, but not any of my network login’s.  So, still a no-go.  A bit of a blessing in disguise, since I wasn’t slammed with both new info and work this first day – just overwhelmed with all the procedures and ops, etc.  And, boss man had me sit with everyone on the team one at a time throughout the day to get a better picture of the job and the department.  A nice way to ease into things.

Which brings me to the Web Developers.  One’s kinda cute, but looks like his mama dresses him.  (With web dev, she actually might, ya never know.)  Seriously, white safari shirt, khakis, and some sort of hiking boot like shoes with white socks.  Ugh.  And before anyone starts reprimanding me on how the geek boys could be nicer because they never get female attention and maybe he just needs a make-over, trust me, they’re not.  I’ve dated enough of ‘em, I know.  They’re just like the players, but with bad wardrobes and even worse social skills.  Not to mention, he implied, of course, that databases one day should be able to replace all tech writers.  Ya, ya, the geeks are nothing like the average guys.  At least, players are good looking – something pretty to look at while they’re offending you. 

*Sigh*  I’m doomed.  Watched “Be Kind, Rewind” yesterday.  (I love Michel Gondry!)  There was a line that stuck out for me.  Alma says to Mike [Mos Def], “They say if you talk to someone in your head for more than 20 minutes a day, you’re in love with them.”  DOOOOOMED, doomed, I tell ya.  I’ve a new voice in my head.  That I can’t get out of my head.  It’s been there for sometime, so I guess it’s not really new.  It’s been there through liking other people and I kept trying to switch to the other guy to no avail.  I really hate it and am not used to it at all.  For years, that voice was one of my ex’s – for like 16 years.  It’s never changed before.  The ex’s voice has gone silent before, when things were going well in a long-term relationship, but it always came right back when things went poorly.  So, it’s really upsetting that it’s changed completely.  *Sigh* doomed.

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