the explanation follows

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yes, it's been a while since I posted - and I'm blogstipated again.
note: there's nothing really wrong - that's a combo yawn/scream.
ok, so I guess I should explain why:

• windows XP caused my laptop to die. literally. I managed to bring it back to life, but not until many conversations (arguments) with HP technical non-support. needless to say, my software is pretty much gone, so I'm still in the process of rebuilding it. 'nuff said.


• I hate my job. I endure the Commute of Death daily, to get to it. Spend more time there than I do sleeping. It's what I want, but not in the way I want it. Damn, am I ever satisfied? Ok, let me rephrase:
  
  
  
  • I like what I do...
  
  
  • ...and I like some of my team-members
  
  
  • but I resent my management team - the entire team...
  
  
  • our promotion process resembles a fraternity pledge process (complete with hazing)...
  
  
  • and I don't care much for some of my department's staff either
  
  
  
  The cons are definitely outweighing the pros at this point. I busted my a$$, and spent many nights sleepless, to get my "dream" job, only to realize that I hate it. 'go figure


• Grad school starts shortly - and the job won't pay for it. again, go figure.


• I'm bored with my hair, and want a texturizer. badly. I'm trying hard to resist.


• <sigh> My social life is only slightly more satisfying than it was while I was completing my undergrad (you remember - when it didn't exist?).


• My Aunt Flo came & went last week, so my whining is NOT PMS.


• I'm not feeling any of the presidential candidates: Bush, Kerry or Nader - not even good old Al as a write-in. Not even feeling the "democratic process" (yeah, the Electoral College works for you - yeah, right). You know what - that in and of itself is worthy of its own post - I'll add more to this thought later.