Attack of the Emo Cloud

[mousme]

I am inexplicably down today. I'm not sure why (hence "inexplicably"). I got plenty of sleep last night (once again, a "quick nap" lasted much longer than I anticipated), so it can't be that I'm overtired. I'm tired, yes, but reasonably well-rested for now. I had breakfast, so I doubt that it's low blood sugar. My fundraising campaign is going well, so it can't be that. It could be generalized anxiety about the metric assload of things I have to do before I leave. Maybe.

The Giant Admin Task Of Doom is looming again. I'm supposed to be creating a huge pdf document with all the OCC procedures in it, except that I have no idea how to tackle it. It's like trying to eat an elephant: I know I have to eat it one bite at a time, but which end am I supposed to start with?

Mnyeh.

I am pulling a double shift today. That means no Hump Night at Hurley's. Boo. Instead I will be at work, watching the French-language leaders' debate on TV in between calls. I expect it will be excruciating and possibly embarrassing at times.

Tomorrow is the English-language leaders' debate, at the same time as the VP debate in the U.S. I will confess to being torn. As a good Canadian citizen, I feel a certain moral and civic obligation to watch our own debate. OTOH, the U.S. is gearing up for what looks to be a historic election (I gotta say that this Canadian election is going to be anything but historic), and I want to watch the VP debate out of sheer shadenfreude for the brilliant train wreck that it promises to be. "Good ole boy" Joe Biden vs "I-can-see-Russia-from-my-house!" Sarah Palin. I mean, "trainwreck" doesn't even begin to describe the full potential of this debate. Whoever wins it will do so by a landslide: there's no way for this not to be polarizing. Compare that to the ho-hum drudgery of watching our four charismatically-challenged candidates argue unconvincingly about the environment, and you can see why I'm torn about this.

Hm. My mood just got better. Also inexplicably. Maybe I need to think about Sarah Palin more: the humour in the situation never fails to cheer me up. Mind you, if she and McCain win, I may end up depressed for another four years. :P

Comments

[terredancer.livejournal.com]

I've been avoiding the debates. I watch a couple of the analysis shows to catch up on the bright points, but right now, politics makes me want to hide under the bed.

Palin does scare me, but at the same time, I've been milking the "I can see Russia from my house!" thing for all it's worth.

[joane.livejournal.com]

Doonesbury had a terrifying-but-hysterical run on the Sarah Palin Barbie Doll this past week; I recommend that one if you don't read the strip regularly. :D

Otherwise, {hugs}

[mousme.livejournal.com]

Dear God that was funny!

Hey, if you're around today, would you mind forwarding me the SG4 JP at work? I may have some spare time, and thus will be able to make up for falling asleep instead of posting last night. :)

[tcaptain.livejournal.com]

I promise to hoist a pint for ya my dear. As always, your presence is missed.

Hang in there. Inexplicable blahs annoy the hell out of me too.

As for the debates, I think I will peek in the English Language debates. I don't have the concentration to handle politics in french these days.

[chasingthenuns.livejournal.com]

People that have debated her in the past have come out saying that Palin is a better debater than people give her credit for. Not because she's informed, but because she knows the fine art of generalized crap. Now if only she could name a Supreme Court case other than Roe v. Wade and any newspaper that she reads.

[joane.livejournal.com]

Done! :D

[mousme.livejournal.com]

Oh, I have no doubt that she can hold her own in a debate in terms of style if not content. I'm just curious to see whether Biden will make mincemeat out of her or whether he'll have an aneurism instead. ;)

[mousme.livejournal.com]

*pokes disconsolately at inbox*

Our server appears to be slow today. Your email isn't here yet.

[joane.livejournal.com]

It didn't bounce on this end; let me know if it's not there in five, and I can resend.

[chasingthenuns.livejournal.com]

I think I'm going to have aneurism if she answers the questions like she does interviews.

I do plan on watching it though. I'm hoping Biden doesn't choke.

[elanya.livejournal.com]

One thing to consider - it is more likely that highlights from the American VP debate will wind up on youtube and its ilk than our debates -_-

[mousme.livejournal.com]

Resend?

I have no idea why it didn't come through...

[joane.livejournal.com]

Weird, but resent.

ETA: If that doesn't work, I'll put it up in a locked post here.

[mousme.livejournal.com]

*headdesk*

They both arrived just now with exactly the same timestamp. I give up.

[bodhifox.livejournal.com]

If she and McCain win, I'll be your new neighbor. Or should I say, neighbour?

*kisses the Phnee*

[agelade.livejournal.com]

>>Mind you, if she and McCain win, I may end up depressed for another four years.

Oh god, you won't be the only one. -sob-

[taxlady.livejournal.com]

I'll be watching the Canadian debate. I watched the Rick Mercer Report last night and in his "rant", he gave reasons why it might be entertaining.

But, to be honest, if I want to watch English language TV tomorrow night at 21h00, that's my only choice. Both CBC and CTV are carrying it and I watch TV using an antenna.

[elanya.livejournal.com]

Icon love!

[ashforestwalker.livejournal.com]

I Love! that icon!

HRH.

[ashforestwalker.livejournal.com]

HUGS!!
HRH.

[taxlady.livejournal.com]

Thank you. A friend sketched it on a napkin and explained that it was one of the ways people were making fun of the not-yet-Canadian-flag, back in the '60s, when it was still just a suggestion. I had fun using Paint to make it from a flag icon.

[taxlady.livejournal.com]

BTW, what's "HRH"?

[taxlady.livejournal.com]

Thank you :)

[ashforestwalker.livejournal.com]

His Royal Highness. (HRH)

I'm the rightful King of Canada, I've been in exile for 14 814 Days.

Stay True, North, Strong & Free.
HRH.

[aislingtheach.livejournal.com]

Attack of the emo cloud

LOL - I love this expression!

I also noticed I experience more and more emo clouds as I get increasingly affected by greyish overcast. :(

sucks.