Author Archives: A Dreamer

So, a year ago this weekend

Posted on February 27, 2021 by A Dreamer

I was buying the big packages of toilet paper and paper towels. And I felt kinda silly about it, but I’d also heard about the potential for supply chain disruption for paper products and felt it wasn’t a terrible idea … Continue reading →

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It’s OMFG Friday!

Posted on February 26, 2021 by A Dreamer

Half day at work! Which if it’s like the last handful of half days, it’s gonna be a damn near full day! (I bitched about this on our company survey – if you’re gonna give us time off, you also … Continue reading →

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I HAD A PLAN

Posted on February 25, 2021 by A Dreamer

I seriously had a plan in place for the rest of the week and it was a good plan. I have 4 bugs that are “top of the list” – Bug 1 – finish today or tomorrow – needs to … Continue reading →

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Is the week just whipping by for anyone else?

Posted on February 24, 2021 by A Dreamer

Or is it just me? Cause I am having problems wrapping my head around the fact it’s already Wednesday night. The Feature – IT’S DONE! Finished yesterday!! Of course not without a bit of drama along the way. System: Printing, … Continue reading →

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Happy Tuesday!

Posted on February 23, 2021 by A Dreamer

And a happy Tuesday it will be – the system that just shit the bed on Friday night was finally brought back up last night so today – THE FEATURE TESTING THAT WOULDN’T END WILL FINALLY END. It will be … Continue reading →

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So, we’re all double masking now, right?

Posted on February 22, 2021 by A Dreamer

RIGHT? I don’t love it, but I’m doing it. Surgical + cloth for Starbucks/gas station/quick food pickup, KN95 + cloth for grocery store. Basically – will I be around people for more or less than 5 minutes? Those are the … Continue reading →

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Welp

Posted on February 20, 2021 by A Dreamer

I went back upstairs last night to take another swing at the damn report printing and that system just completely shit the bed after the evening build. Like, couldn’t even log in. I mean, I don’t *enjoy* working late on … Continue reading →

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So Close. SO CLOSE.

Posted on February 19, 2021 by A Dreamer

SO VERY CLOSE TO BEING DONE WITH THIS FEATURE TESTING. 18 of the 19 defects I found have been closed. The last one will be as done as it can be for now about 2 hours from now. The system … Continue reading →

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A very early good morning to you

Posted on February 18, 2021 by A Dreamer

We have winter weather going on, and VDOT has been on top of it and we have had sand/salt/plow trucks going by repeatedly since 5AM. This is fantastic for keeping on top of the roads, however it is very incompatible … Continue reading →

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So much for pre-work productivity

Posted on February 17, 2021 by A Dreamer

The plan was to run to the market before work. It’s 24 degrees out there. I will be waiting until lunch when it will be a balmy 34 degrees. The good news is – WE HAVE SUNSHINE!! Granted, just for … Continue reading →

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