Jun. 27th, 2007

pbray: (Chill)
Well, actually, we're expecting another day of near-record heat outside. But indoors it's so cold that I'm wearing a sweater and preparing to don a fleece jacket. Yesterday my fingers were so cramped with cold it was hard to type.

Yes, this is the stereotype of the American office building. There isn't a thermostat anywhere to be found, instead we're stuck with the building settings which is supposedly more efficient than allowing individual thermostats.

I've already closed off the A/C vents in my office, to minimal effect.

When I thought about the downsides of being forced to move out of the old building into this one, I'll admit I never gave a thought to the A/C. Putting up with the paint & construction setting off my allergies, yes. Sad to give up a window office for a windowless box, yes. But I didn't expect to freeze.

There's some hope that when this floor is fully populated with people and their computers that this will generate enough heat to offset some of the A/C. Otherwise, I'm getting a space heater. I'll apologize to the planet for the environmental absurdity of it, but I can't work if my fingers are numb.
pbray: (TSC_Cover)
Came home from work today to find that Bantam had sent me an early copy of THE SEA CHANGE. Not an ARC but an actual final copy of the book as it will appear on store shelves in a few weeks.

Happy, happy, giant penguins dancing happy!*

Admired the book, petted it, and (barely) resisted the urge to find it a nice spot on the couch, hand over the remote and offer first dibs on the milano cookies.

This part never gets old.

*Because, you know, ordinary penguins aren't enough for this moment. Plus, I'd look silly dancing with a rockhopper.

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