Friday, December 18, 2009
Time Machine problem update: no problems found. The volume appears to be OK. Restarted Time Machine. Usual oatmeal breakfast. Time Machine appears to be working properly now. Usual oatmeal breakfast. Lunch: Panda Express. Created a sample of a 4-tier School of Pharmacy logo for Susie, sent it to her for review. Calendar management. Checked in with Stephen F, said hello to JCB. Office gift exchange with snacks: scones, clementines, hot chocolate with whipped cream, apple cider, more. Scott (who was absent but whom JWG represented) received a kitchen colander from ?. Cindy received a Shake 'n' Take blender from Lucia. JWG received a Joy of Cooking daily calendar from ?. Carol received a small, blank writing journal decorated with a fancy fabric. Shirin received a pair of Crate & Barrel mini hurricane lamps from Cindy. Rodney received a blue scarf from ?. Lucia received scented bath products from ?. Eric received silicone cat ice cube trays from ?. I received a lime and a hand juicer from Crate & Barrel from Shirin. Not much stealing this year. Everyone received a large, scented candle from Cindy. My fortune: Judge one not by his charms but by his qualities. Dinner at home with Patrick: indian food delivery. I cut my hair and showered. Patrick and I drove to the airport. I was hungry again, so I had another meal at the airport food court: veggie burger and fries from Burger Joint, $9.23. Picked up Tina from the airport.