So, the only thing keeping me going through the terrible work day was the thought that I’d finally be getting a bit more involved in my career by attending a Web414 meeting for the first time. These are monthly meetings that all the trendy and creative Milwaukee web developers attend to swap ideas and give advice so I figured it would be a great thing for me to do.

I guess I should have known I was going to fail when I couldn’t retrieve any of my R.S.V.P. information last night. Not only could I not see my confirmation email or anything, I couldn’t even log into the Web414 site. I tried to send myself the password using the lost password tool but the email has yet to hit my inbox. I tried to see if I had forgotten to sign up in the first place but indeed I see that my username and email exist in their records. Fail 1.

Right before I left work I looked up directions for the convention center where the meetings are held. I then noticed a “Sign Up” link to become a member. It seems I need to be a member to attend the meetings. Fail 2.

I decided to go anyway and try to sign up at the door. I had just enough time to go home, eat a quick dinner, change out of the stifling work clothes, and head down there. Then I ran into ridiculous traffic. Oh damn you, City of Festivals, the influx of thousands of cars flocking to Bastille Days added 15 minutes to my 20 minute commute, so getting any food whatsoever before getting to the meeting was out of the question. Fail 3.

Already in a sour mood from a miserable day at work, and after having failed at confirming my invitation to the meeting, being allowed in the building which hosted the meeting, and having a chance of getting to the meeting on time, I decided to stay home and order pizza. I then drank a beer and passed out while watching soccer. That is all.