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I talk to a lot of people over the phone who confess that they're not good with computers. Some of it is kind of understandable, not everyone knows what a cookie is or how to clear their cache, but generally it is stuff that is lacking in common sense. Like they will sit and look at the screen and ask, "What do I do next?" and I have to tell them, "You click the button that says, 'Next Step'." This happens quite a lot.

Today was exceptional, however, as I spoke to a customer who didn't know where the Back button was on her browser. I'm really kind of stumped by that. I'm flabbergasted that she got as far as she did on our website or in fact, on the internet at all, without ever having to hit the Back button at least once.

I described it to her, but she still couldn't find it and gave up, ending our brief conversation. I was trying really hard (okay, maybe not that hard) to not sound judgemental, but I'm not sure I was very successful with that.

So that was my day, trying as it was. Now I have two days off, yays. I came home and watched the last episode of Little Dorritt on PBS. It was such a good miniseries, I'm kind of sad that it's over now. I've enjoyed it so much that I picked up a copy of the book and am about halfway through it so far, although it is taking me forever to get through.
( some spoilers about the conclusion )

On the whole, I really enjoyed it. Great story, acting, and costumes. A+, would get for the dvd collection. Now need moar costume dramas, rawr.

Writer's Block: Musical Affliction

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Lately, it has been Neko Case's new album, Middle Cyclone. The first time I heard it, I wasn't sure I really liked it, but it has grown on me to the extent that now I think this, along with Blacklisted, are my two favorite Case albums. "This Tornado Loves You" stands out in particular, it reminds me of home. Especially lately, as every other day the tv runs a marathon weather alert.

In other news, I cannot believe that the little suburb I live in finally has a sushi restaurant. :D Progress, people! I decided to check it out today and it was pretty good. My favorite sushi place is still Tokyo Sushi, but at least now, I don't have to drive all the way up to the north side of the city to get decent sushi.



I had smoked salmon, tuna, eel and an Okie roll. The Okie roll had eel on top, plus salmon, cream cheese, jalapeno and bacon. Guess why I ordered it? It was good. Could have been more bacon-y though.

There's also a Vietnamese pho restauarant next door. I am not as crazy about Vietnamese food as I am about other Asian foods, but it seems they do serve bubble tea, so I will probably stop there to get a drink sometime. (I will probably try pho again too. I like to try things several times before I give up on them.)

I don't think the recession is affecting Oklahoma all that badly. A couple of large plants closed, but it's not been that bad and it's still really inexpensive to live here. And in Moore, there are pretty much new restaurants and businesses opening all the time. It has really grown a lot over the past two years. Now they just need to open a bookstore.