Random (Almost) Weekend Thoughts

Got another crash course in using Excel. I swear, this software was invented expressly with idiots like me in mind. I am constantly reminded of my inability to comprehend simple formulas and worksheet/spreadsheet lay-outs or whatchamacallits. I still remember John E. enrolling me in Excel Basics (twice) because I totally whacked out his ever loving TAP template. Is it my fault he does not know how to lock the formulas? I feel that I was unfairly subjected to almost 10 hours of pure torture. How anybody can fit all those characters, brackets, commas, semi colons and the difference between =IF, SUM, AVERAGE in such a small brain is a mystery to me. And not to say the cute custom button in the drop down box when you filter, what the hell do I know if it’s less than greater than equal and or WHATEVER! It boggles the mind.

And then at the end of it all, I got another go at the plotting machine. Being taught how to read IDPs, variance, firm forecast versus (what, I am drawing a blank here) forecast with a 6% variance and 30% overstaffing. WTF! It totally went in at one end and exited the other. My body is adverse to painful thoughts and info. Alas, I’m ready for the weekend never to end. I wish.

On to better things.

I want this. Yes. With the CD. This is my Ninoy Aquino Day, National Heroes' Day, Labor Day, Eid'l Fitr, Columbus Day, All Saints’ Day, Birthday (Yes, I consider this a Holiday), Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving, Bonifacio Day, Christmas, Rizal Day, New Year, WISH. It’s $20.00 thereabouts. Any takers? I can’t find this in the normal bookstores so I’m gonna have Fully Book sniff it out. I swear I am so totally in love with Paul Sr. He is one big teddy bear. I’m pissed ‘coz Vinnie left the show. But they’re hiring a girl last I watched. For diversity and sh*t. Wonder how that’ll work out? It’s looking more and more like Miami Ink. (I still love my Ami!) Anyhoo, we’ll see if it’s interesting.

Was watching the new channel that popped up in our cable called The Bio Channel yesterday and they featured Tommy Lee. I was sooo green with envy. He was covered with way, way, waaaay amazing skin art. I swear I’ll use the ten year US visa that PS gave me (And haven’t utilized mind you), fly to Miami and have myself the coolest tat ever. (Calling Ami!) I’m going to the Dutdutan convention this year with Tessa and Vi. I will happily volunteer to be a guinea pig (no pun intended) and get myself some free and amazing art. I can see my mom having a coronary. Oh well, it’s my skin. I better do it while I have the guts to. Haha! I have two months to think of the design.

Got an invite from my Bro for a photog convention in UP Diliman this weekend. It’s called Pagbabakas and it’s part of the Sunday Love Affair org they started up with the other folks in the Film school. It looks interesting. I might drop by. If I don’t catch the bug at least I get to see my bro. Haven’t seen him for a couple of months now. Busy lives. Not forgetting that my job keeps me up at night and his has the sun as a backdrop. It’ll be an opportunity to bond.

I am going to finalize my all girl’s vacay this Sept. Office wise, by the looks of things, I might be totally wiped out by then. I cannot believe that half the year is gone and I still haven’t glimpsed a beach yet. Manila Bay and Coastal Road does not count.

Speaking of my everyday sojourn home, can anybody believe how much the fare hiked? Gawd, it’s almost double now. Didn’t give the kunduktor a hard time though. Last night I sat at the back of the bus and witnessed how the poor soul was lambasted time and again for the increased fare. He was so patient in explaining to each and everyone who does not read the papers or do not watch the news. I felt so sorry for the poor guy. It’s not like he was the one who decided to double the price. Some people are just plain mean.

Anyhoo, that’s it for me. I’m trying out my reformatted PC to check if it’s faster. It seems to be working fine. Have to get some shut eye. Still have one more night to work myself to the grind. Thank God for Fridays! Gonna see if I can harass someone to watch Mamma Mia with me tomorrow before folks in the office start sprouting spoilers. Ciao!