Klobo & Over-time

in an act of very last-minutedness, i decided to cancel my going to see young frankenstein. i wanted to see the show but when i arrived at work, my program lead had sent me an email informing me that the very ikea loveseat i had been chasing the last two weeks was available via craigslist somewhere in pacific heights.

i knew i had to get that piece of swedish furniture while it lasted because it was at half price and because i'd watched this same loveseat disappear from craigslist in a matter of hours several times before.

first off, i have to express how surprised i was that my program lead not only listens to my mindless ramblings so much that she was able to remember exactly which ikea seat i was looking for, but also thought to email me a craigslist ad for the damn thing.

that's just pure kind.

and for a minute, it made me feel slightly less horrible about being at work.

"oh, and i wanted to ask," my program lead said while i frantically emailed the couch-holder, "would you mind coming in tomorrow from 10am to 2pm? i know it's your saturday, but our service level numbers are down and we could really use an extra hand..."

i looked at her and then looked back at my anxious email regarding the perfect loveseat.

"sure," i said while feeling a bit like a stale sock, over-worn and under-appreciated-- unwashed, and aging quickly.

i've needed that couch. i mean i've needed a couch since june 1st, but every one i've found has been too big or two grandma-esque for my bedroom-- every one except for this one.

and there it was: within my grasp, and all because of my program lead.

i had to come in for the extra four hours.

so from 10am to 2pm i worked a bit-- mostly resolving an issue regarding the fact my coworker booked a ferry to vancouver island rather than vancouver city and chaos proceeded to ensue at great speeds.

then, after a few beers and around 9pm, techboy and i grabbed the legendary loveseat.

and at 9:41pm i sat in it. i sat in it good.

aw yee. feeling nice.

next on my list is a nice "anti-carmen" spray bottle because i am not watching my beloved off-white mini sofa fall victim to the claws and greasy hairs of a disrespectful cat who can't even pay her rent on time.