Morituri Nolumus Mori

"What is that on your badge, Captain Carrot?"

"Mission motto, sir," said Carrot cheerfully. "Morituri Nolumus Mori. Rincewind suggested it."

"I imagine he did," said Lord Vetinari, observing the wizard coldly. "And would you care to give us a colloquial translation, Mr. Rincewind?"

"Er..." Rincewind hesitated, but there really was no escape. "Er...roughly speaking, it means, 'We who are about to die don't want to,' sir."

"Very clearly expressed. I commend your determination..."

- Terry Pratchett, The Last Hero

Some observations here at the end of my first week of unemployment:

1. Being unemployed is a lot of work.
   
2. The intersection of the set cities with game companies and the set of cities with affordable housing is small.
   
3. I wish I'd thought of this.
   
4. Encouraging emails and comments from friends and strangers rock. Thank you.
   
5. The gym is a lot less crowded at 2:30 than it is at lunch.
   
6. No, I will not live in a shack and drive six hours a day to make your game Mr. Southern California. (Ask me again in six months.) (Make that three.)