Technology Fails

I really hate technology. We live in a day and age where everything should just work right: computers, internet, phone, etc. This week, I've fought furiously with all of these things. My computer has some sort of fake Spyware program installed on it that I can't seem to get rid of. The internet in my apartment still isn't working right and stealing from the neighbors has become an arduous task. I've had a lot of trouble getting good cell phone reception today as I had to do two phone interviews with my phone cutting out. Yeah, life kinda sucks. I just don't understand why everything can't work right. Why can't everything be crystal clear and functional? I'm writing this post from a coffee shop and even their internet isn't stable. Good grief.

So today I took the day off to get shit done. I had to interview a musician and call internationally. The phone card I was using didn't last long so I didn't get to ask him all the questions I needed to. This was the first time I've interviewed a musician who sings completely in another language. His name is El Guincho and he grew up on the Canary Islands and sings in Spanish. I really want to go to a tropical island especially since it's getting cold here. I can't believe the holidays are upon us again. Soon it'll be snowing. I don't want to even think about that now. Also today, I had to talk to my bosses in New York about how we're going to generate revenue for My Open Bar here in Chicago. Since I'm the head editor here, it's my job to help. We need to increase site traffic and sell ads. I hate selling ads, but I'd get commission. Like good commission. Just another thing I have to deal with.

I'm only a few days into the new job and I'm already tired of it. It's not hard, but it's boring. I guess it's better than not working. I just hope it doesn't last longer than 2 more weeks. I hope I can balance everything I have coming at me right now. I'm just so stressed all the time and the internet not working is adding to my frustration. At least I'm getting my mail at the post office although I still don't trust it. I also think I need to start going out more. And drinking more. There hasn't been enough of that lately. There are some open bars coming up so I think I'll take advantage of those. I wish I was still in New England. The way of life there seems much simpler. I bet they have quality internet there.

I'm glad it's almost the weekend. Only one more day (out of probably many more) of trekking out to the 'burbs. I'm going to two concerts this weekend and having dinner then brunch with the boyfriend's parents and his sister's family this weekend. I love free shit.