Random Update

It's been a crazy few weeks. That's my excuse for not having posted in a while. I would like to say that it's because of my super-hectic social life, but most of you that know me would surely call my bluff. I went to a few places with some friends on Halloween. I wore my usual costume and went as a youngish snob who thinks he's too good to dress up on Halloween. It was quite a convincing costume, but I didn't win any prizes. But aside from my lack of costume trophies, things have been pretty good.

We had another re-org at work (that makes 3 since I've been there). My role got expanded a bit. And our team moved to a new area which consists of a bunch of folding tables in a big open space. They call it "collaborative space". I call it "cheap". I guess it means more money for starving kids, however, so I can't complain too much. And I will admit that it does enhance collaboration. I just need to come up with a way to glam the space up a bit. We have a strict "no feathers and glitter" policy, though, so I will have to come up with some creative work-arounds.

Friday at lunch, I was told by a friend that I had a "pretty personality". The problem is, the conversation wasn't about personalities. So instead of it being a compliment, I was suddenly the fat chick being awarded "Miss Congeniality" at a beauty contest. Ouch! I have a list where I rank my friends, and this individual had been moving up the list. This is definitely gonna' cost them a few spots.

I think Seattle skipped fall this year and went straight to winter. It's been a rainy mess. The summer was super nice so I was thinking maybe all the dreary Seattle banter was just hype--turns out it's not. But me and my pretty personality are going to make the most of it, spreading a little bit of sunshine wherever I go. And to the friend that awarded me "Miss Congeniality", that award better be coming with a scepter and a sash.