Journal
Too many changes at the last minute. I can roll with things, but this is getting ridiculous.
Still noticing the tenstion in my hands and jaw as I work. Also the collapse of my shoulders and chest downwards. Living the life of the Startle Reflex.
Went out to dinner with some current and former colleagues. Good to see the former colleague and catch up on what's going on. Her oldest daughter is 18 already. Amazing.
Found myself thinking about someone I hadn't in a while. My friend Andy was killed while working for the Peace Corps in Central America. He died for the roughly $5 US equivalent that he was carrying in his pockets. The thing is, he would have given it out, no questions asked, had they offered.
I know that sounds like a pretty morose way to begin an entry, but here's the thing: right about now, the world needs people who are willing to give of themselves, unselfishly. I'm not sure that I'm capable. Andy was.
Postings completed this week for the AAD. Mr. Hat demanded input on the Lark's Intro to Thrak. Can I say how utterly incompetent that piece makes me feel? It is interesting to watch myself (when I can) practicing this piece. I can get about halfway through it with some confidence, but at a slow speed. After that, my brain and hands shut down, and I lose everything.
More busy-ness at work. The first quarter comes to an end, and I need to assess where we are. I also need to look at the finances for the group, and plan for a trip where I get to learn something about how to do that. Oh, and a visit to the GC Course in Lebanon while I'm at it. The YGP will be gathering for the weekend. I'm aiming to work with the YGP and provide other support where possible.
The dining room is coming along, as a friend of ours is working on it. I have a couple purchases to make today to help it along, and will strip some paint myself tonight.
2005.03.31 - Thursday (Cutover day)
Woke pretty early today, and I'm a bit on edge for this cutover. I don't have that much to do, really, but it still puts me on edge. Finding the limb of the hour will probably be the only way I can get through it.
2005.03.30 - Wednesday
Woke a little later than normal, the hours are catching up to me. Feeling frazzled at work - many tasks coming in as others fly out. One item that I thought I had another week to do is due today, so I may not be able to come home as early as I had hoped.
2005.03.29 - Tuesday
Started to write an entry, but must not have saved it. So much for engaging the attention. Things still cruising at speed for this divestiture. So difficult to maintain any significant internal contact. I found myself clutching my Palm Pilot, as it to prevent it escaping. My left hand actually hurt from it.
2005.03.28 - Monday
Happy belated birthday GC.
2005.03.16 - Wednesday
Early rise today. When my wife took the dog out, she noticed and excessive amount of smoke coming out of the chimney of our neighbors house. It had the smell of oil, which indicated the furnace had gone a bit off. I rang the bell and got someone up to let him know. I was concerned, as I've been in houses where the furnace goes, and have been affected by the resulting burst of carbon monoxide. The man who came to the door was concerned that the smoke was geting into our house. I told him I was more concerned that the folks in his house were conscious.
2005.03.15 - Tuesday
Yet another unnecessary gap in this journal. Not yet sure of what to do about it.
2005.03.03 - Thursday
Work and more work.
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