this is alis' day


tuesday.

today it is raining. the eforecast suggests that it will clear up later in the day.

alis follows a strict routine. most days conform with little or no variation to the following pattern:

0645

alarm. get up.

0652

prepare breakfast. poptarts. instant coffee. pills.

0708

shower.

0724

dress. suit. blouse. asymmetric bag. armlet purse.

0739

apply makeup. shave head.

0753

leave house. walk to underground station.

0801

tube to kensington.

0841

arrive at callcentre.

0845

interface with system. log on. begin work.

1230

designated lunch break begins. alis continues to work. alis is not hungry.

1715

log off. disconnect from network.

1717

report to service performance. download/upload hard disk/program files. undergo reprogramming/selective memory wipe.

1728

report to company dispensary for implant check/drugs [repeat prescription].

1735

leave office.

1740

catch tube.

1828

arrive home.

1832

meal. microwave chicken tikka. instant coffee. icecream (raspberry ripple).

1906

connect to home system. check email. no messages.

1932

eshopping.

2004

telecommute. work from home.

0304

disconnect.

0313

shower.

0327

bed. sleep [rare].