Feeling like shit today. Been reading way too much about mad cow disease and the USDA and National Cattlemen's Beef Association finger pointing and head-in-the-sand methods of dealing with the problem. It's given me a serious headache. Follow the links below if you want an outstanding reason to join the vegetarian movement. At the very least, I'm going organic.

Mad Cow USA
US Ignores WHO Mad Cow Guidelines

Another boring day here at work. Made some extremely minor site edits and pushed some builds but that's about it. Again, knowing I am not wanted (so to speak) makes being here tedious and somewhat stressful. It's amazing how quickly I went from loving my job and feeling happy to be here to the sigh and groan when the alarm goes off in the morning. Thus begins my final month as I log nothing but three day work weeks. Jeff suggested I fill some of my time by volunteering at the local no-kill animal shelter. I think that's a fine idea. When we go on Thursday to look at kittens I'll make some inquiries.

Speaking of kitties, we took Feya to the vet last night for two vaccine boosters. She did great and only yowled a very little bit in the car on the way there. Among other accomplishments for the evening ~ I got the ornaments and lights off the Christmas tree and packed away. A bit of a depressing chore that is. I'll finish taking down what's left of the tree tonight along with the rest of the holiday decorations.

Ever have one of those days when you feel like a hideous beast? The desire to shun any and all social contact in manner of Elephant Man is almost overwhelming today.

I am not an animal! Oh, but I am.