what's going on in my world?

- I finished Anarchist in the Library. Pretty interesting read. I did zone out in a few parts, and for awhile I was getting pretty confused about where the author was going with all of the political, cultural theory and discussions of terrorism and torture and war, but I believe it all wrapped up nicely. I can see the connection between trends towards oligarchy and anarchy in information technology impacting current events. It took me a little longer to get through this book than I hoped, so I need to pick up the pace for the next reading, "Code 2.0." Again, I went ahead and bought the physical book version of Code 2.0 instead of trying to read 200 pages off of my laptop. Guess I am still a late adopter of technology.

- Work has been very frustrating the last few days. Starting Monday I had some unpleasant discussions with my boss's boss about my next role. They are in a tight spot and wanted me to take a job right now that is not what I want to do and certainly not the right time. It has all settled down, and we've agreed I'm going to continue in my current position at least for a few months. HQ also rolled out what I consider to be a ridiculous exercise of very little value with an unrealistic time line for completion. Corporate America. I really shouldn't be surprised. However, what keeps me going is that I am making my way through this Masters program, and graduation from this program is to me an escape from a corporate world that I just can't get too excited about. Obviously I am still at the very beginning of my studies, but at least I've started!

- Totally unrelated to class, this weekend is the BIG birthday party I've been planning for my husband for almost a year now. Yippee!!! I'm expecting 80 people and I just hope the weather cooperates, because I don't know what I'll do with that group if we have to all be inside.