motion detection

Monday morning.

I unlock the door to my shared lab area and flip the light switch to the 'on' position. No change, still dark.

The lights are controlled by a motion detector, so when the initial flip of the switch doesn't work, I usually try moving around to set off the sensor. I walk around the office. Nothing.

I try going in and out of the room, hoping that entrance into the room might be more easily noticed. Nothing.

I do some more walking in circles, this time waving my arms. Again, nothing.

Ok, arm waving isn't enough. What next? Perhaps I'm not tall enough. So, I dance around, jumping up and down while my arms wave. Still, nothing. Hmm....

As a last resort, I stand on chairs and wave my arms. This is getting a little ridiculous, but the lights are still not on. Damn.

I give up, resigning myself to darkness.

After about two minutes of sitting in the dark, the lights come on. wtf?

I almost wish this was a practical joke, set up to catch me acting like a crazy person alone in a darkened office. At least that would make sense! Oh well, I'm glad the lights are on and now I can see.