The long awaited news officially broke out – somebody is coming to replace my old beloved pal at work. The logical follow up to the news was that they want to place him in my room, something I've been dreading from my ex's departure. We've got a saying in our country "if you're prepared you're half there", and I didn't mean to lose the solemnity of my room without battle.

As part of the plan to ward of potential intruders, I had already placed 3 PC's on his table to imply that I'm using it, and the hint hit the target. Another point in my favour was that there already is an empty room left by the secretary, so there is no question of lack of space elsewhere. To this they responded that they intend to user the spare room as a meeting room. This is plain pure bullocks, because we only have small meetings which are well hosted in our rooms, or at the manager's meeting table which suits the purpose fine.

The debate continued for some time, and in the heat of the argument I managed to impress myself. At one time I got so taken over that I bluntly told my boss "why don't you station him in your room?" With great pride and conceitedness she replied "I expect that in my position, I must have a room all by myself", to which I replied, "The reason I prefer to be alone is that since I'm less distracted, I feel that I'm more productive". The bull fight ended here however the verdict is still pending for tomorrow.

After the over active morning we had two good news; we've got a wedding and our boss is going to Tunis. Fingers crossed maybe she'll come back with a newcomer in her uterus.

My four day food abstinence gloriously ended yesterday with a pizza meal with my ex-pal and his miss. We've been wanting to meet for some time and at last our busy schedules met. It was a great night, getting up to date with each other's lives and describing our Romania holiday.

Word: dogged
Meaning:

1. Stubbornly persevering; Tenacious
2. Sullenly obstinate; obstinately determined or persistent

Synonyms: dour, pertinacious, tenacious, unyielding
Usage: The sulky spite of a temper naturally dogged. -- Sir W. Scott.
Comment: An apt description of my brother