Nerdy Thoughts

Work stuff
Folks keep saying to me "So you're back to work this month?" and I'm like "...by's, we never stopped working since last March and we've been back in the office half time since June so..." 😒🤷‍♀️

I know what they mean but it gets annoying when folks keep implying you're not really working because you're working from home, especially when my work is 80% doable remotely by computer. Anyway, that annoyance aside I'm actually a little happy to be back physically in the library and in the Acquisitions office. It was nice to have a change of routine from the home office and seeing my coworkers and actually talking to people instead of talking to myself.

While I've been able to keep on top of my work at home and have been really grateful that I could work from home, I'll admit I struggled a lot with staying focused. When I'm working from home I find sometimes I get distracted by household chores, estate responsibilities, or get into my own head and have a thought spiral. At least the times in the office there's only work so there are fewer attempts multitasking and my attention isn't as divided.


Home stuff
Last week was the week of repairs and maintenance, I got the hot water tank & pressure tank replaced and some electrical work has been done. Not terribly exciting, still a relief to have it done. It feels good to finally tackle some of the work I've been putting off but still weird doing work in my parent's house. I don't know, living in my family home does make me feel closer to my parents and I know it was what they both wanted (they said it repeatedly. Repeatedly.) so I don't regret my decision to move in but there are moments when it feels weird to be here or do things without them.


Fun stuff
• I'm steadily working on my first crochet sweater with the goal to get that and the crochet blanket I've been working on finished by the summer. Ideally sooner but I know what a procrastinator I can be. Though I did pick up some Tunisian crochet hooks and have been itching to try them out so maybe that will motivate me to be faster. I'm determined to avoid starting any more projects until the sweater and the blanket are done.

• Reading a lot, mostly non-fiction. The most enjoyable book was The Jane Austen Handbook by Margaret C. Sullivan which was a fun, entertaining guide to the regency era. Since watching & reading the Bridgerton series I've been entertaining some AU ideas for fanfiction.

• Playing a Sims 4 Rags to Riches family, doing lots of building in-game when I'm not playing my Matchstick family. Watching some videos about the new paranormal stuff pack which looks interesting and I might pick it up on the next sale...but maybe not. This past year I splurged on Sims packs because I figured 'hey if I can't travel I can have my sim self travel'....not really my thought process but yeah...I definitely indulged thanks to all the sales they had this year.

On one hand, it feels silly to get into a simulation game but what can I say, I've been really enjoying it. The first Sims was the first computer game I ever bought myself and I was really into the Sims 2 but dropped out of playing when Sims 3 came out.

My guy made coffee.
I use salt and not sugar.
Typical Monday.

So far Monday’s been off to a slightly rough but amusing start. When I get home I’ll have to remember to label the container we have the salt in. In other news it’s been a really busy weekend. Here’s a run down in bullet form for your viewing pleasure:

Friday night – John & I went to the opening for the exhibit Remembering the Fallen Soldiers of Gallipoli with Poppies which I posted pictures of here. It was a good crowd and the caterer had provided some Turkish food in honour of the artist so that was fun to try. My favourite thing was this spread made out of beets.

Friday night continued – After the exhibit we headed over to my Department Head’s (aka boss’) house for a going away party for Cataloguing division Department head who’s moving all the way across the country. I was worried that the party would be awkward because even though my Department Head and the Cataloguing Department Head are both super awesome people there were going to be people there that I don’t work closely with and therefore don’t know very well. Thankfully it wasn’t too awkward at all and a few people I do know well and can talk to easily came to the party. John also discovered this gem in my boss’ CD collection ( Pictures )

Saturday – I had to get up early to sell at a craft fair in Witless Bay, a medium size town an hour or so outside of St. John’s (where I live). The craft fair was pretty dead but I made back my money and a bit extra, plus got to hang out with lady_green_bat all day so it was good in my books. Here’s a few pictures of what I made to sell -> ( More pictures! )

Saturday night - lady_green_bat gave me & John free tickets to attend Yuk Yuks and we had a really good time. The main act was Roy Daye and he was hilarious! I would absolutely go see him again. The MC, Jason Card, was also really good and even when the mic died he kept going, entertaining while the staff fixed it. There were two other comedian’s who also did a fair/good job but sadly their names escape me at the moment.

Sunday – Decided to be somewhat lazy. I just spent the morning reading, watching the Birdcage, and doing a little light cleaning. Afterward, John and I went for a walk about, grabbed an ice cream, and relaxed for the evening watching Bones then Defiance. OMG Defiance! Does anyone else watch that show? And see episode 8? Holy crap! I you don’t watch Defiance but like Sci-Fi TV shows with aliens & humans co-existing you should check it out.