About a month ago, my boss called me into his office, told me how much my work is valued, and handed me a shiny new laptop. I goggled and stammered and managed to say Thank You.

It's been all configured so I can work from home. I was all set to do this today, except... I have managed to forget my PIN for VPN access.

GAAAH.

Guess I'm going in today after all. I suppose having to wash one's hair is not an adequate excuse for shirking.

Probably not, huh?

Turns out I could've phoned the Help Desk from home and they would have sorted it all out for me. Oh well. I got a lift in courtesy of Uncle John, so got to hang out with Jen and the puppies for slightly longer than I would have otherwise. And I'm being fairly productive.

My hair still needs washing, though.

from mthrtongue: Men Explain Things To Me, by Rebecca Solnit.

Had me nodding "yes, yes!" all the way down the page.