the little fire alarm that cried wolf

err, uh, ... that cried "breaaayynnnmm breaaayynnnmm" ...

within the period of about a half hour this morning, the fire alarm at this client has gone off about 8 times -- shrill siren, flashing lights, and all.

funny: some people immediately jump up, grab their personal belongings, and head for the door. others stand up, a little confused, and look around to see what everyone else is doing, asking "do we really have to go outside?". and finally, there are those who are maybe a little distracted by the noise, but quickly get back to work, trying to pretend that nothing happened. these are the work-aholics, i guess.

it's been quiet for about an hour now, but i'll tell ya: after about the 3rd or 4th time the alarm went off today, the noise and lights were a little more difficult to ignore. but don't worry, i did. i haven't gotten up from my seat at all, not even to ask "do we really have to go outside?"