Alien?

It has been a somewhat frustrating day. It started with shopping this morning when I couldn't find half the things I wanted - though I did manage to buy some new shoes.

This afternoon however, really tried my patience. I needed to complete a write up of my professions case for work - but although the VPN software connecting me to the office servers said I was logged on, I couldn't load email or connect to any office network services. Any help I found on "How to connect...." needed me to go online to look up information (!) Three hours later I finally found a copy of a page I had downloaded at some point with some obscure instructions on changing the order of the network adapters - I know we are supposed to be IT Professionals - but really. Anyway, I gave it a try and miracles, minutes later I was finally connected to the network. As for my case - that will now have to be written tomorrow!

This little cactus in the kitchen caught my eye in the week - is that an Alien growing out of it? I managed to find the time for a 7-photo focus stack to check it out - look large and see what you think.