I was clearing out some old books from our shelves today and ran across this title: Equestricat.
When you hear or see a title like that, what comes to mind? I picture a large animal with the body of a horse and head and tail of a cat, with claws. Or a cat that neighs. Turns out its a cat that has an affinity for horses. The cat saves the day by helping the horse win the big race. I have no idea how it does this, but I bet a cape in involved.
01 July 2009
16 June 2009
Librarian power
I just discovered that as a librarian, I have a an amazing power. Apparently, I can control the Internet. And I don't just mean other's access to it. I mean I can control websites, passwords, everything. Apparently this a power all librarians have.
Can't access your account? You probably ticked off the last librarian you met and s/he changed your password. The website you visit every single day has disappeared? Yep, that was us. We got tired of your looking at. Thought you could spend your time doing something more rewarding, so we took it away. That test you took online for your new job, which your employer didn't get, we deleted it. You didn't do so well, so we're giving you another chance.
I should probably thank the patron who let me know about this power. Otherwise, I'd still be thinking that it was a combination of human and computer errors. Silly me. Those things just don't happen anymore. Its the librarians.
Can't access your account? You probably ticked off the last librarian you met and s/he changed your password. The website you visit every single day has disappeared? Yep, that was us. We got tired of your looking at. Thought you could spend your time doing something more rewarding, so we took it away. That test you took online for your new job, which your employer didn't get, we deleted it. You didn't do so well, so we're giving you another chance.
I should probably thank the patron who let me know about this power. Otherwise, I'd still be thinking that it was a combination of human and computer errors. Silly me. Those things just don't happen anymore. Its the librarians.
12 June 2009
On Not Running
So I let myself be talked into joining a 1/2 marathon training program. I thought it'd be a good way to keep myself motivated in going to the gym and exercising. And it's always nice to have people to exercise with.
We're only a couple of weeks into the program, and the training has gone something like this: run 20 minutes one day, 15 the next, rest, run 20 minutes again; run 1 mile on Saturday. Which I can do. I'd been running 30-35 minutes 3 days a week before I joined. And then I got sick.
I wasn't very sick. It was just a little cold. But I didn't do anything I absolutely had to do. The last couple of times I caught a little cold I ignored it and ended up being sick for 6 weeks or so with all sort of infections. I wasn't going to go through that again. Last week was full of cough drops, lemon and honey, and lounging in bed. I only ran once. This week, the running is killing me. I didn't even make it through the 20 minutes on Monday. I had to stop and walk. It was so sad and pathetic. What a difference a week makes, eh?
We're only a couple of weeks into the program, and the training has gone something like this: run 20 minutes one day, 15 the next, rest, run 20 minutes again; run 1 mile on Saturday. Which I can do. I'd been running 30-35 minutes 3 days a week before I joined. And then I got sick.
I wasn't very sick. It was just a little cold. But I didn't do anything I absolutely had to do. The last couple of times I caught a little cold I ignored it and ended up being sick for 6 weeks or so with all sort of infections. I wasn't going to go through that again. Last week was full of cough drops, lemon and honey, and lounging in bed. I only ran once. This week, the running is killing me. I didn't even make it through the 20 minutes on Monday. I had to stop and walk. It was so sad and pathetic. What a difference a week makes, eh?
22 May 2009
Top New Species
I just saw this article over at CNN. They've named the top 10 new speices of the year. My favorites are the 14 inch long stick bug, the snail whose shell twists on 4 axis points, and the suicide plant.
Its amazing that we are still finding new animals and plants on our planet. There is still so much to explore. I'm sure my neice, A, will enjoy the new bugs.
16 May 2009
Awkwardness
So let me give you a little bit more background on the poetry patron I went out with. Like I said yesterday, he comes to the poetry open mike night and reads. English in not his native tongue, so he asked me to help him with spelling and grammar, so I said sure. In between emailing me poems, he would also ask me to dinner or see if had any plans for the weekend. Since I always took my time answering these, he point blank asked me if I was interested in him as he was in me. I answered "No".
I went out with him because 1) he asked; 2) I haven't gone out in a long time and thought it would be fun; and 3) I've been very busy and need time away from work/home/church/gym.
All first dates have a bit of awkwardness, but the drive home was the worst. The conversation went something like this:
boy: Do you ever get lonely?
me: Yes, but not as much as I used to.
boy: So do I. I want a relationship with someone. Someone to holds with. Aren't you looking for a relationship?
me: (in my head, yes, but not with you.) Yes, but right now I'm just want to have fun.
long pause
boy: I know you don't want a serious relationship with me, but could we try to have one? You don't have to introduce me as your boyfriend or anything.
me: (in my head, what?) Look, I'm can be your friend. We can go do things together, like dinner or movies or bowling or whatever.
another long pause
boy: I get so lonely. I really think we should have a relationship.
me: I have a group of friends that get together once a week, usually on Mondays. You'd be welcome to join us.
silence
The really awkward part was that every time he started talking about being in a relationship, he would slow down to 50 mph, on the freeway.
I went out with him because 1) he asked; 2) I haven't gone out in a long time and thought it would be fun; and 3) I've been very busy and need time away from work/home/church/gym.
All first dates have a bit of awkwardness, but the drive home was the worst. The conversation went something like this:
boy: Do you ever get lonely?
me: Yes, but not as much as I used to.
boy: So do I. I want a relationship with someone. Someone to holds with. Aren't you looking for a relationship?
me: (in my head, yes, but not with you.) Yes, but right now I'm just want to have fun.
long pause
boy: I know you don't want a serious relationship with me, but could we try to have one? You don't have to introduce me as your boyfriend or anything.
me: (in my head, what?) Look, I'm can be your friend. We can go do things together, like dinner or movies or bowling or whatever.
another long pause
boy: I get so lonely. I really think we should have a relationship.
me: I have a group of friends that get together once a week, usually on Mondays. You'd be welcome to join us.
silence
The really awkward part was that every time he started talking about being in a relationship, he would slow down to 50 mph, on the freeway.
15 May 2009
Going Out
So I'm going on a date tonight. I haven't been on a date in a long, long time. Dates are rare things for me, so I'm usually excited about them. But not today.
It might help if I were more interested in the guy. But he did ask. And I'm not completely creeped out by him, like I am by most guys who hit on me as the library. Yes, he's a library patron. But I've only ever seen him at the poetry program, so he's not one of the library bums or stalker guys that usually hit on me.
I wonder, if I didn't meet him at the library, would I still not feel like going out with him?
It might help if I were more interested in the guy. But he did ask. And I'm not completely creeped out by him, like I am by most guys who hit on me as the library. Yes, he's a library patron. But I've only ever seen him at the poetry program, so he's not one of the library bums or stalker guys that usually hit on me.
I wonder, if I didn't meet him at the library, would I still not feel like going out with him?
25 April 2009
It makes me happy
For those that don't know, I am a Doctor Who fan. I loved the original series and I adore the new series. I used to stay up late Saturday nights to watch it on PBS. Out of all the doctors, David Tennant is the best!
But this post has nothing to do with David Tennant. One can't mention Doctor Who without mentioning him. So on to the real post.
A poll was conducted by Total Sci-fi about the best science fiction television theme songs. Doctor Who won. If you've never heard the theme song, then you need to check this out:
They change it a little bit for every Doctor. This is the most current version. I've even heard a version with someone playing the spoons.
Anyway, for the rest of the poll, check out http://totalscifionline.com/features/3393-doctor-who-wins-best-sci-fi-tv-theme-tune-of-all-time.
Red Dwarfers will be happy to know they are on the list too.
But this post has nothing to do with David Tennant. One can't mention Doctor Who without mentioning him. So on to the real post.
A poll was conducted by Total Sci-fi about the best science fiction television theme songs. Doctor Who won. If you've never heard the theme song, then you need to check this out:
They change it a little bit for every Doctor. This is the most current version. I've even heard a version with someone playing the spoons.
Anyway, for the rest of the poll, check out http://totalscifionline.com/features/3393-doctor-who-wins-best-sci-fi-tv-theme-tune-of-all-time.
Red Dwarfers will be happy to know they are on the list too.
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