Well, That Happened

So, I went to a meeting today about a photo shoot of my classes–the U is updating publicity pics.

They are showing up on a day that I am conferencing with my students, so at least they will see me interacting with them.

I got a ticket, while I was in the meeting with the dean.

I’m going to appeal.

I’m still in grading jail.

The Liberty is *still* in the shop. They finally gave me a loaner Friday. I may not have her back until early March. Bleck.

Really Sad News

Sending healing thoughts to Cindy. There is nothing I can do to make this better; I hate feeling helpless.

It’s OK to give into the crazy. To give into staying in bed. To give in to junk food. To rely on people.

I love you.

Hi Ho!

RBOC

So, yeah. I have grading to do.

Don’t wanna (surprise surprise).

The jeep is still at the vet. Being a one car family is a PITA. I kinda need to head to campus, but it’s raining and I don’t wanna walk two miles in the rain. (Yes, I’m a wimpy, girly-girl.)

My computer screen (iPod, iPad) is blurry when I look at it (them) while wearing my glasses. So, I now have my glasses on a leash around my neck. grrrr

Molly is jealous when I pay attention to the cat.

 

OMFG!!!!11one

Miss Liberty got her diagnosis today. She needs work. (Well, I knew that.) But, she’s fixable.

Chrysler is paying for the parts, the dealership is charging me warranty-sized labor fees (this is a good thing), and we are picking up the rest.

This is a deal I can live with (though, paying nothing would be even better). But, what we’re paying is less than half of what we thought it would be.

Then, maybe in a few months I can trade her in for a Wrangler or a Rubicon.

Liberty

No word today. (Not like I’m expecting anything this early.)

Meeting with Stu today. He’s mad. I’m scared. (tee hee)

She’s Off

I dropped Liberty off at the vet today. The service manager I was a bit snippy with was there. I shook his hand and apologized for my bad first impression.

He was quite sweet and I think I smoothed things over quite well. He seems optimistic about what the company can do for her.

I also called my insurance company, but they really can’t doing anything for me (not cover the costs, not pay for a rental car). I didn’t think there was anything they could do, but I had to ask.

I *did* find out that I can use their service to rent a car and get a better deal than renting on my own.

So, there’s that.

Sick Vehicle

The Jeep goes to the vet tomorrow. I hope the Jeep people will do me right. An engine should not be on death’s door with fewer than 44k miles.

Let the games begin.

Hey!

Things have been going well around these parts. I just have not had much to say. I’m still here; I check blogs; I just have not felt the need to post anything.

Teaching’s going well. I came up with a way for students to group up less formally. I had a blast and the students seemed to.

Research is not moving along like I’d like. But, I’m slowly plodding along.

Just wanted to reach out and say “hi.” I’m still here.

 

OH!! Watch this space for the unfolding saga of the Jeep. Her engine is dying; she only has 44K on her. I am hoping the corporation will step up and help out $$-wise. If not, this could cost us about 2k.

RBOC

* I love Betty White. (For super love, you should watch her <i>Inside the Actor’s Studio</i> interview.)

* This is week 5 of the semester. Seriously?

* My left eye has twitched for a day and a half–what’s up with that?

* Doug. Oh, Doug. I damn near killed myself getting him out of a tree. I had hoped NONE of my cats would <b>ever</b> be a cliche. Alas. Tree. High. Ladder. Climb. Grab. (All’s well.)

* Grading, grading, grading.

* YARRRR!! Talk Like a Pirate Day!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Week 4

How can it be that we are beginning week 4 of the semester? How?

And other thing … with twitter, this place, and google +, I cannot keep up. I’m around, just not visibly.

How are y’all? OK?