Dear Universe,
I want to talk to you about this whole “Mercury Retrograde” stuff. I personally, don’t care whether its a true phenomenon or a mass mind set. But it seems like that every time MR (can we call it MR for short? Thanks!) comes around, my ability to brain drops sharply.
I find myself doing stupid things like using the wrong goddamn file during software intall/update tests. Not only that, I do it for an entire 8 hour day! And then – and only then – do I realize what I am doing. But not before I’ve entered three seperate issues into the bug tracking system. Oh, joy! Oh, rapture!
Oh, fuck you.
So now, this morning, I am backtracking myself and retesting my work. Because you know how much I *love* restesting. And of course, I have soooo much time to do this. Its not like I don’t have at least 12 other test suites to complete by Friday. Or the numerous side projects that I have going on.
And MR isn’t just for the office anymore, oh no! Apparently it can come along and fuck your un-lubed, unsuspecting ass any ole time! Yessirree. Need to have an argument with your boyfriend at two fucking o’clock in the morning? Want to have a misunderstanding with your Mom over a happy-gram email? Or the ever-popular subtle effects like missing meetings with friends because you can’t effectively communicate time. Woohoo, its a barrel of laughs, MR is.
All I am saying, Universe is that you might want to re-think this whole MR thing. Nobody likes it. Nobody wants it around. It stinks the way a shit-encrusted, dead skunk does. Get rid of it.
No love,
~Mare
The Process 
It sounds like you could use some chocolate and time with friends. You should come to dinner tonight and get real hugs. Your darling daughter is most welcome too.
I like MR as a nickname. I assume it is no coincidence that it also stands for mental retardation?
I hope today is a better day. *hugs*
I may well do that, if I can get my stupid head to stop hurting.
Preach it sister. So far this time around I’ve had work foo via communication snafu, mom worries, fights with friends over piddily little crap, people driving like maniacs due to inability to communicate via turn signal. About the only beings I’ve interacted with who I havent’ had a communication issue with is the ferrets. But I’m begining to think ferrets are transdimensional entities who transend normal reality. Plus, how hard is it to misunderstand a ferret standing at your feet looking up at you going “It’s snack time now, please provide or I will savage your ankles”
I like ferret-thought processes. Simple. Direct. To the point. Savage. 😀
Cute, fun at parties 🙂
Well, I think we need to stop and look at the good stuff. I really think everything’s just as balanced as usual. It’s just that the MR stuff has us viewing life with a view towards negative influences and experiences, and overanalyzing those issues.
Good things that I know are happening in Mare’s life:
A) Me. yes. That’s right. Someone as cool as I call you friend proudly. You may brag now.
B) You have a job that you’re good at, regardless of the occasional error. And it seems like you’ve recently realized that you’re more welcomed by your coworkers than you’d previously thought.
C) You’ve got a bit of “me time” where you can reflect upon yourself and have some time to recharge your batteries.
D) Your daughter is spending time with her grandparents, which is good for both them and her. Yes, you miss her, but see item C and allow yourself to remember that you’re recharging a bit.
E) Even though things have been rough, the prior relationship issues could have been much much worse. You, J, and C are still getting along fairly well, all things considered.
F) Just last night you had a chance to spend time with some good friends laughing, gaming, and making kewl.
G) You’ve got about a billion people that love you enough to think of you more as a member of the family, than as a friend.
H) In 2007 over all, you’re freeing yourself of some of the burdens that you’ve been dealing with for a long time now. There’s a lot of work involved, but it’s all going to be very rewarding.
I) You’ve got your Tammie. Tammie is good for the Bon.
J) You retain the ability to laugh at yourself.
K) You’re not a Bothan spy that’s been captured by the Empire.
L) They’re coming to take you away, but they haven’t found you yet.
M) Your dice don’t hate you.
N) Your daughter has pretty much outgrown Barney.
O) You’re cooler than Chuck Norris, but Mr. T still has more bling.
P) You have various forms of “squee” in your life.
Q) You’re in a relationship that you appear to be enjoying, thus adding to the afore-mentioned “squee”.
R) You don’t have rectal cancer.
S) You live in a city with a motto of “Keep Austin Weird”.
… I’d intended to go through the whole alphabet, but my fingers are cramping now.
I am not discounting the good stuff. I am just saying that I am done with the crap that’s been ongoing.
Really, really done.