rooibos

no one noticed my new hairdo at first when i arrived at work. but once one person did, word spread and i found myself surrounded and there were people telling me to stand up so they can get a better look. it was quite surprising, i didn't expect that kind of response. everyone really liked it, and i was told by 2 people that it made me look younger.

in other work news, atousa told me that when she first started at BBD she saw me in the cafeteria and wanted to come and talk to me but her colleague told her not. she asked him why, he told her "i just wouldn't", again she asked why and said "is she bad?", he made a face that implied kind of then said "she doesn't talk to anyone". that made me laugh. it's amazing the conclusions people come to. when i first started at bombardier i was 23, there was NO ONE my age, and the girls closest to me in age were alienating, so i just ate by myself, and i was ok with that. i've been walking with atousa at lunch. i feel a little shy and part of me would prefer just hanging out alone as usual, but it's probably good for me to be stretched.

i slaved away on the maxi-pad last night to make it somewhat presentable. i have a lady coming over this evening for some design consultation. i'm a little nervous but feel that most of my nerves are due to having a stranger in my house. i'm subconsciously afraid that she'll see a messy nook or a little dirt someplace and interpret me as "unprofessional". i'm trying to figure out if it's better to talk with her in the kitchen or the living room. so many things to consider. at least i got the pad cleaned-up. when brendan arrived last evening i said to him "did you notice anything?" and quickly he told me "it's much cleaner in here" :S he is the tidy one between the two of us, and the cooker, and the dishwasher. i was feeling a little unsure of what qualities i have offer our relationship that equals his, he suggested that i'm much more interesting and better looking than he is. hm, that didn't really cut it for me (too abstract and subjective), so we thus concluded that i have my driver's licence and good credit.

if i don't got my socks on right
they slide right off of my feet
as i walk