Got a complaint?

Today was my day for listening to other people complain. It's my favorite part of the new year. I fielded criticisms for just about every aspect of projects related to my job. I was treated to one professor's philosophy of what the web should do, and how our administration is evil and authoritarian.

I made the point that we're an institution trying to put on a public face, which is why every page of the site shouldn't have a unique identity. He agreed on a certain level, but he had a big but. To tell the truth, I accidentally quit listening at that point, so I'm not sure what the "but" was. At least he was relatively nice and acknowledged that it wasn't my fault personally. It was one of the less hostile encounters I've had with faculty.

Yes, that was just one highlight of the day. Luckily, my new student worker continues to kick ass and take names (as we said in junior high). I was actually moved to near-tears this morning by his wonderfulness.

Going home now to drink a beer and test my stomach with Mexican food. Ate a donut this morning with no major repercussions, so I think I'm cured of the stomach funk.