Hell week?

The past week has been dreadful. Half of my team were out of action due to certain unforeseen circumstances, which leaves only two people supporting one entire building for the majority of the week. I was at my feet for more than 12 hours everyday the last week, and to top it off, I still needed to pop into the office yesterday to finish up stuff I did not have time to work on during the week. I was pretty drained everyday when I get off work, which explains why there wasn't any entries. I just could not muster the energy to make any. I just wish these extenuating circumstances do not continue next week. There is only so much I can do by myself. =(

 Looking back over the last week, I cannot believe the flurry of activity I find myself in every morning even before I sit down at my desk. Helping people with this, helping people with that, its pretty much an endless cycle of needless handholding most of the time. Its times like this when I really wonder when will be the day I switch jobs. After all, I'm not exactly happy with my current one. But then again, no one really is, I guess. I think its pretty much impossible to find a job that you'll love 100%, but at least, I hope to find something I don't HATE.

Anyway, now that the year is coming to a close and we are getting ever closer to the yuletide season, I find myself in the mood to spend. Though the spirit is certainly willing, the flesh is unfortunately, weak. I'm eyeing a new pair of spectacles, a phone and a new digital camera. Unfortunately, with the "debt" I am shouldering, it is quite obvious that not all of my targets will be in my possession come the yearend. It is hard to make a choice once I realise that they are all wants, not needs. To put it in more negative terms, I'm looking to spend money on toys to keep myself entertained. I get a little depressed and feel a little more down to earth than I would have liked whenever I come to this argument. Should I or shouldn't I? The devils of consumerism has never had a tighter hold on me than this time of year.

Quote of the day: the people you know who are happy with their jobs are overpaid.