I mean seriously — the S2 source code is a good way to learn but it would be much better facilitated by properly documenting your code like you’re supposed to!

Still trying to get my new LiveJournal layout coded. I know I could have just re-styled an existing layout using CSS, but I wanted to use my full design — not LiveJournal’s. Besides, none of my attempts really resulted in anything usable.

So, I’m actually coding my layout using S2. Trust me, it’s way more complicated than Wordpress or any of the other blog systems I’ve used. Couldn’t they have used a template system?? Oh well, I guess. I am pretty thankful for my experience in C++, Visual Basic, and Java.

Yes, if you know my schedule — I’m playing hooky tonight. We had heavy rain today, which changed over to heavy snow by the time we had to set out for work at 10pm.

Visibility was down to maybe 5 - 10 feet and mom could barely keep control of the car at 15mph. It was really scary when we had to pass the swamp and then the lake; both have steep ravines down to the water. By the time we reached the firehouse (a truck pulled out just before we got there with full lights and sirens) we decided that retreat was the better part of valor. So anyway, still at home. Second week in a row we didn’t make it for the Friday shift.

Oh well, I guess. Gives me a chance to catch up on havocmangawip’s yummy Havoc/Sciezka fic and code my LJ layout until I pass out. (Of course, the paper I have to write for WEB411 hasn’t found it’s way in front of me.)

I had to train a new guy at work today and while it was fun actually working with someone for a change, it very quickly went over to creepy when it became clear he had misinterpreted me being nice as being sexually interested in him.

I was nice to him his first day, mostly because I remember how tough it was. I asked him how things were going. Today, I had to work with him and train him to use the machine. Since the first time they run a machine, you’re apparently not really supposed to leave them alone for long. Well, that meant finding conversation topics.

No, I don’t speak Spanish. Only a few words here and there.
Yes, I happen to like classic rock. So we spent most of the night talking about different bands and singers.
What do I do for fun? Umm, almost nothing since I’m trying to finish college?

Very gradually, he wanted to know more about me including my dog’s name. He was shocked when I knew “Luna” meant moon. Yes, Luna is Spanish (and Latin) for moon. But how about Luna, the Roman moon goddess? Lunar? *sigh*

I probably should have known what was coming when he asked if I was single or had kids earlier in the night. The guy has a daughter my age, but he wanted to take me out to dinner sometime.

Yeah, nice enough and I did enjoy being able to talk for a change — but hell no!

I suppose I’m probably closer to being bi; most guys are way more trouble than they’re worth and most girls are way too weird. So, that pretty much sums up everyone.

I really wish the people at work didn’t know so much about me. I’d buy a cheap engagement ring and wear it as defensive camouflage.

It worked when I was over at Meijer so many years ago. I popped on my handmade amethyst ring just because. (Actually, I was hoping that the gem lore was true and the amethyst would help me keep my temper.) The usual types of creeps took one look at my hand and backed off. Unfortunately, I won’t wear my ring to Kalfact (last time I wore any rings, I nearly lost them) and it would be really… troublesome… if my coworkers thought I’d gotten engaged in the “overnight.”