The Weekend

Finally, the weekend is here! If only my office was as kick-ass as the one in the video!

Today was a bit of tedious, grinding work to finish off the week. And if it didn't get any better, I was subtly accused of being lazy, once again. At this point.I honestly think that even if I did the work of FIVE people, I'd still be told that I wasn't efficient enough!

The reason for my mini-ire is due to my superior asking me to work the next few days at vacant desks of others. I think it's safe to say I'm going to be watched like a hawk, again! Not that I have anything to hide, I just don't like having the feeling of a noose being around your neck all day! Oh, and it involves a lot of envelope/package stuffing, which is NEVER fun.

Anyhow, on to more positive topics...

- If I hadn't mentioned it already, my iPod earbuds are on death's door. The left bud is now playing at a lower volume than the right, and the right earbud needs the occassional blow to avoid crackles in sound. I finally gave in and ordered some of the new 2nd generation earbuds off ebay and am hoping they last. I've already gone through two pairs of earbuds within the span of 18 months and you would think that for a music player that costs $400, there would be some quality in the earbuds!

- the English Premier League begins tomorrow! The FA has finally decided to be less ambiguous in their top flight's official name. I've heard it been called the Premiership, Premier League, First division, EPL, and the real League 1. I'm glad they've decided on a name and am raring to watch some footy action! Unfortunately it's becoming a bit expensive now!

Setanta sports is a new digital specialty channel that holds the rights to most Premier League matches, killing what use to be awesome Saturday afternoons for me. I don't have enough cake to support paying $15/month to enjoy the likes of Wigan/Reading, so I'm just going to have to settle for the one Saturday game. I just might pony up to get THE SCORE again just so I can watch a few more games. Or I could always turn to the internet... (*Naveed looking around sneakily*).

The game on tap tomorrow is Manchester City/West Ham, and it'll be interesting to see the new look Hammers. While I've always liked Freddie Ljunberg (for his play, not his CK underwear ads), it's only a matter of time before hell breaks loose...

Why you ask? The team has FOUR players formerly of Newcastle United : England's equivalent of the Oakland Raiders. And let's not forget the fisticuffs two of them (Lee Bowyer and Kieron Dyer) got into on the pitch as TEAMMATES! If you haven't seen it, check this out...



Well, Happy Premier League New Year, and have a great weekend everyone!