The results on American Idol last night were no surprise. I’m a Kimberley Locke fan, but we all know it’s coming down to Ruben and the scarecrow. Here’s what I’ve decided. Clay is a nice guy. I mean, he’s not mean, and he definitely has a smugness about him that nauseates me – he never fails to do that fucking slow-blink/slight-nod/mouthed-out “thank you” shit that pisses me off royally, but no one here thinks he’s this “bad guy.” I don’t know if he or the rest of those little girls with “Achin’ for Aiken” signs know that he’s on fire, but if not, someone should inform them. No – I’m not bashing gay people, so for those of you out there looking for something to be pissed about – don’t throw that bullshit at me here for that, I’m just saying, the boy ain’t straight, no way, no how.

Also, I don’t appreciate being lied to. There is no way that there was only a 4% difference among the three finalists. Though I think it would be great if there was, every poll in every paper and website has Clay winning by a landslide (hold on…dizzy with annoyance.)

So, I’m seeing Matrix tonight. By the time I post this, it will be after I’ve seen it, but from when I’m writing this (9:45am), it’s only a few hours away, and I am EXCITED. Side note: I’m not just blowing off work right now, I’m trying to print out a list of calls I have to make, and it takes something like 10 minutes for the data to collect. Windows 98 – I can’t believe that was ever considered fast and efficient. This is a living nightmare.

The truck accident in Boston – do you know about this? Some asshole in an 18 wheeler is going 70 mph through the BRAND new Liberty Tunnel, crashed against the side, turned the thing 60 degrees and dragged along ripping holes into the new tiles, destroying the damn thing and making miserable traffic unbearable. Seriously, here’s the thing about accidents – they are caused most often by some shithead that thinks his life will be easier if he can eliminate travel time by going RIDICULOUS speeds (in a fucking 18-wheeler INSIDE a tunnel, in this case), and then said shithead not ONLY doesn’t accomplish his goal, but he inconveniences EVERYONE else’s life with traffic, and also can seriously injure or even kill himself, or more importantly – someone else who WAS driving responsibly and didn’t deserve to get hurt. I mean, I’ve been in a rush before, but don’t be stupid. And if you miss a turn, that’s YOUR problem, don’t make it everyone else’s by trying to make some difficult illegal U-turn. Big fucking deal, you drive a little farther and turn around. Isn’t that better than death? Or becoming a man slaughterer?

It's taken something like TEN YEARS to see a single result for The Big Dig, and this loser carrying a truckload of bananas manages to destroy it in on day.

So, I’m worried about the traffic because of this jackass, and I need to catch the 6:15pm showing of Matrix 2, whatever it’s called. I’m really excited. I feel like I’m in line for a ride.

Wow, my job. Not going well today. JUST GIVE ME A FUCKING HUMAN BEING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This automated shit is going to give me a nervous breakdown. I’m losing it. I’m fucking losing it. God, Office Space makes so much sense to me now.

Whatever. I can’t do this shit any faster. I’m on hold. How the hell do you speed that up? For those of you who make phone calls for a living, do you know the frustration of waiting on hold for 20 minutes for someone to tell you they need to transfer you, but they accidentally hang up on you rather than transfer, so you have to call back and wait it all out again hoping the person doesn’t fuck up the VERY SIMPLE TASK of transferring the call??? DO YOU???

Man, if I don’t get to talk to someone soon, I’m going to start believing this is a metaphor for my life. I should have timed this call. I always thought 15 minutes, but it probably is shorter even though it feels like longer than that.

Okay, I’m not saying anything specific here, but I NEED to make this point. If you’re going to run a bakery, does it make ANY sense whatsoever, to have slow, old, broken ovens? I mean, I don’t know much about bakeries. If I were to have one now, I’d be new at it without any former background, but I feel like it’s just obvious. You splurge and GET the best ovens you can get so you can make more bread, or at least better bread.

So, I have to say, it’s nice being able to go home or do something nice for yourself after work rather than dressing and heading to your next job.