Day in the Life: Fighting Ninjas

It was one of those days where I felt like I got in and didn't really stop going for the whole (truncated work day). Of course, that's the day when it feels like I'm getting all sorts of great pings from people, often ones who aren't around. Augh! And I'm busy working at work! Who knew? 
One realization that I made this week is that I have a department to run now. Of 2, but still. So, It's in my best interest to keep on top of projects and ... you know. Manage. So, I'm looking into alternatives to Remember The Milk for list making and task sharing. (Feel free to tell me what your favorite is- I want to be able to have everyone look at the same thing, make notes, get reminders from me... etc.) 
I managed to get a follow up visit at Longwood with the doc for my IUD this afternoon at the last minute, so did the schlep and wait: got out around 3:15, missed the bus to Central Sq., so decided to walk from Fenway to Central. Why not? Great afternoon. I always wanted to see what that was like. I'd guess it was about a 20-30 min walk and part of it goes through the heart of BU. 

here's where it gets interesting. 

I saw a ninja holding a toy sword and had a sign that said Fight Me and a second toy sword at his feet. The other BU kids were totally ignoring this invitation- the fools. I was talking to my dad at the time, so I told him I had to hang up and fight ninjas. So, I placed my bags to one side, bowed, picked up the toy sword at the ninja's feet and brandished it, waiting for him to yell for the other ninjas, who were apparently hiding in the stairwell behind him. I fought all 5 or 6 of them and I'd say that the element of surprise was in my lack of surprise, so I win! 

Now I'm home- I got to pick up the Crime Fighter from mzkero's a bit early, got to walk home from her house, and had a buncha pictures and photo books waiting for me. All in all, a very satisfying day.