Thursday, October 16, 2008

Oddments

So the big news is that I bought a new car yesterday. I've never owned a NEW car so this is a pretty exciting experience for me.

I spent all of my work day today decimating a library collection. It's amazing how many people are horrified at the thought of a librarian throwing a book away. It's a medical library. The information has to be current. If you thought your physician was basing his/her diagnosis on information from the 1960s or 70s I'm pretty sure you'd want a second opinion. Libraries aren't Tardises (actually, what is the plural of TARDIS?). We don't have and endless abundance of shelf space. Old things have to make way for the new...that's just life. Never mind. The job is done now.

Tonight, I've been working on a poster presentation for a clinician friend and I've had a great time playing with the graphics. I think that will be my next career. I can't draw to save myself but give me a mouse and a decent computer with Office (pref 2007) and Photoshop and I'll amuse myself for hours and turn out a pretty good product.

While I'm waiting for her feedback on my work, I went back to Blogthings to do a little quiz thing to pop in this blog. I found one called "What Modern US President Are You Most Like?" I was cringing the whole time hoping that I wouldn't be someone messed up like Richard Nixon or wimpy like Jimmy Carter. I was totally honest with my answers and I ended up being the one person I really don't have a problem with.




You Are Most Like John F. Kennedy



You live a fairy tale life that most people envy.

And while you may have a few dark secrets, few people know them.



However, I have to disagree with the fairytale life part. JFK might have had one but I certainly don't.

Well, I'm just about done in. I'll say nighty-night and slip into the shadows.

Tuesday, October 14, 2008

Useful idiots

Ever have one of these moments...?

Humorous Pictures
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Monday, October 06, 2008

Pronunciation

I have a bit of an interest in linguistics (read that as total obsession!). I am particularly interested in mispronunciations, malapropisms, etc. A few which have caught my attention in recent times include:

...heard on a weather report...
"There will be smelly fog in Newcastle"

Deciphered as:
"There will be some early fog in Newcastle"


...heard prior to a morning traffic report...
"News up next after we check your underwear."

Deciphered as:
"News up next after we check your run to work."

...heard in conversation...
"There is a lot of iniquity in the education system"

Deciphered as:
"There is a lot of inequity in the education system"

...heard over PA system in Auckland Airport...
"Would Mr Anderson please report to the chicken counter?"

Deciphered as:
"Would Mr Anderson please report to the check-in counter?"

Honestly, people! ENUNCIATE! A bit of diction goes a long way!

Mind you, if it weren't for such little foibles as these, what would I have to write or laugh about?

Friday, October 03, 2008

New Home

You might have noticed that this blog has now moved to a new home.

My new address is http://fwibi.blogspot.com

Hopefully, I will now feel a bit more inspired to post more often but don't hold your breath.