And the Ugly Shirt Has Begotten...

Today, a friend of mine sent me an article about the fact that somebody who works in this Fashion-God-forsaken company was nominated by a Seattle magazine as the most fashionable man in the city.

On the same day, I overheard the following conversation in our kitchen at work:

Geek-ette #1: “Wow! I REALLY like your shirt!”
Geek-ette #2 (wearing a YELLOW, CHECKERED MAN’S SHIRT): “Oh really? Thanks!”
Geek-ette #1: “I wish I had a shirt like THAT! Well…you probably didn't get it here…you probably got it in...don’t tell me…in CHINA! [yes, the fashion capital of the world]”
Geek-ette #2: “YEAH! I got it in CHINA! I can get you one! Just give me your size; next time my parents are in town I can ask them to get you one.”
Geek-ette #1 (ecstatic): "Thanks! I'd really like that!"
Geek-ette #2: Yeah, I myself have tons of shirts like this! I could wear them for a month without doing my laundry!

I'm CONCERNED. The think that a breed of ugly shirt has begotten many more like and taken over Geek-ette's 2 closet and is now about to expand into Geek-ette's 1 wardrobe! The thought of seeing not one, but TWO geek-ettes wearing the same horrendous yellow shirt just killed ANY hope of fashion in this place…

UNACCEPTABLE Behavior in the Workplace

Top 10 list of aberrations of social behavior in the workplace that must be EXPOSED, MOCKED and ultimately ABOLISHED/PUNISHED for the safety and sanity of others:

1) Not bothering to lock your stall when you are using the toilet. This is a case where clearly YOUR business is nobody else’s business
2) Clipping your crusty toenails in your office (this is especially disgusting if they start flying off into your officemate’s face)
3) Washing your DISGUSTING feet in the bathroom sink
4) Guys: Braiding that long strand of grease you call HAIR
5) Bringing kim chi for lunch and stinking up the communal fridge
6) Taking your laptop into the bathroom stall and TYPING while you do whatever you’re doing
7) Sneaking into work with your kids on the weekends, so you can all spend quality time together STEALING pop
8) Embroidering religious attire with the company logo (such as a yarmulke)
9) Eating cup of noodles and pop for breakfast
10) Showing up in the kitchen with a big jug of dish detergent and shamelessly washing your NASTY beard in the kitchen sink

TP's Big 3-0

My friend Tarah turned 30 last Saturday, and her husband threw her a big bash at the Big Picture movie theater. I'd never been there, but it's a very cool venue, and I can't believe Tim and I haven't been there, as we lived literally across the street from the place. Where else (other than your house) can you drink alcohol and watch your fave flick?

She posted some pics from her bday here.

She is the second one in a long line of "almost 30" hip and happening people. There were Ben, Lauren, Tarah. There'll be more of us (yes, Diesel and I will be 30 as well this year) coming...