So, work is surprisingly tolerable. I'm not sure what changed. I think it's because it's raining out. I'm in so much of a better mood when it's raining out that being inside is actually fun. Also, I don't feel in such complete and total oposition to my co-workers. I'm sure it also helps that I had a nice weekend, but since I keep my weekends separate from work (as much as I can) virtually every weekend is better than work (especially considering that my week is pretty much a lost cause).

Now I have to think about birthday presents. The problem with birthday presents is that no matter what you get someone, they have to pretend to like it. I could pick up spare parts at a car scrap yard and they would have to be received with a smile (after the explanation). That's what makes gift giving so tough. You have to find something that the person will really like, otherwise you have to make them pretend, and then they really hate you for putting them in that position. More than likely, they'll become passive aggressive and wish you dead -- which would be fine, had you actually known they didn't want what you gave them.