Ipod stolen

I'm just so pissed off right now. I'm in the middle of packing for my trip to Chicago when I realize I can't find my Ipod. The last place I left it was in my car. I'm positively sure it's been stolen because the thief also took the cassette adaptor and cigarette power adaptor. I realized a few days ago that something was wrong when I entered my car, because it didn't look right. At that point in time, I couldn't put my finger on exactly what was wrong, but now I realize what it is. The mess of wires for the cassette adaptor and power adaptor that I'm so accustomed to seeing were missing.

I'll have no music to listen to on the plane ride, which is why I'm pissed. I'll also have to shell out another few hundred bucks to buy a new ipod. My stolen 3rd generation ipod cost me $400 back in 2003, but they have come down quite a bit in price since then.

On the positive side, no damage was done to the car (that I'm aware of).

I've survived

Today was the day that people were notified whether or not they were going to have to look for a new job. I was fortunate enough to not be one of those people. Unfortunately, I personally know of 9 people being eliminated, but I'm sure there are many more that I haven't heard about. I've worked alongside some of these people for years, and it sucks to have to see them go.

For those who remain, the situation is only slightly better. The new project that we are starting is already over budget and behind schedule. Combined with impossible goals, the future looks bleak. If goals, budget, or schedule are not met, there is always a possibility of cancellation.

The last 7 weeks have been tense, but relaxing at the same time. The situation was tense because the future of our employment was at stake. It was relaxing because many people had little or no workload, including myself. There were many days where I was in the office for half a day, and I spent that time conversing with co-workers. I've been getting use to this, but it'll change very quickly once the new project ramps up.