Appreciations of the day

[Dracos]

*laughs* Lucky, but you worked hard to get there :P

welcome back, 007.

[Anastasia]

So you got the girl? Congratulations!

[Ranma_007]

Yep, so far so good!

Next on the to-do list, tell her I love her... but I'm trying to hold out to make sure she's on the same page.

[Anastasia]

Yeah. Don't rush it but don't waste the chance, either. Good luck!

[Anastasia]

I'm on vacation.

[Ranma_007]

Had a extra swanky time at the French embassy on Friday at a formal event with the girlfriend.

She was totally the hottest girl there, too. ^_^

AND when we walked in, several guys made a beeline to give her a hug. I have no idea who these guys are, and they don't appear to have dates. They invite her to sit down at their table. She then introduces me as "And this is my boyfriend, Ranma007"

I could see the look of disappointment and anger flash across all of their faces. I've gotten pretty good at reading people's faces and body language, and yeah, there was definitely some hostility/disappointment there.

Naturally, I'm cool and smooth about it. My face doesn't crack a smirk or anything. I have a darn good poker face when I have to use it. I was all positive and happy when I shook their hands hello as I was introduced.

And then she says, "I asked two of my friends to hold us seats, so we're going to sit with them. Later." and then she dragged me off.

That totally rocked!

[Anastasia]

The French Embassy? Wow.

[Ranma_007]

My first thought was, if I were single, this would be the place to go.

It was like the beautiful people's club episode from Family Guy.

It was tough though, walking in with the hottest girl in the place. :) :) :)

[Dracos]

I'm not totally friendless at work post layoffs.  But still, it sucks.  Survival of week 1 anyway is good.

[Asrana]

The professor I'm editing a book for is taking well to my impulsive tendency to fill in research gaps.

Granted, there were only two. But the brownie points are always good.

[Merc]

Almost 4 months since I learned I was getting laid off, I -finally- have a job interview.

About damn fucking time.

[Dracos]

Good luck, Makoto!

[Trunkyboy]

I idlely tested today, and found I can access the forums at work!  It's not being blocked as a "gaming" site anymore!  This mean that during my downtime, I can log on and...  do nothing, really.  I guess I can read old posts or something.

Also, yay Merc!  Be sure to cross your legs during the interview and, if possible, show off a little hairy thigh.

[Dracos]

Welcome back, Trunky.  Thanks for horrifying us.

[Anastasia]

Horrifying is par for the course, y'know!