Still awake, so

( I'll show you two pictures. )

oh, well

STE says there was no deal yesterday -- just a meeting. I'm low on details, here, but STE does not sound discouraged. We will proceed.

radio silence

STE has fallen off the Earth. I have no idea what's going on. Outshined by all this business hoo-ha, my day job has suddenly become excruciatingly boring. Oof. I'd rather watch paint dry than pour another 6% gel.

I'm not terribly excited about this Friday's interview, either. I will have to convince myself otherwise by then. That should be easy -- watch: Ten thousand dollar raise. Ten Thousand Dollar Raise. TEN THOUSAND DOLLAR FUCKING RAI-

See? I'm ahead of schedule.