I stuck by those usually daily updates for a while, time just snuck up on me over this past week. Truth be told the new job affords me the following schedule:
5:00 Wake up
6:30 Leave for work
8:15 Arrive at work
5:00 Leave work
6:30 Arrive at gym
8:00 Arrive home
10:00 Go to bed
So, yeah, I’ve basically got two hours a day to myself between 8 and 10 at night, in which I attempt to cook some food, prepare the next day’s lunch, any outstanding house work, watch a show or two. Whatever I can cram in. So you’ll note that most, if not all, of the entries the past month occur in that 8:15 to 9:00 AM window when I’m at work but not required to start working yet.
So the good? Still below 170 lbs, getting to the gym and eating well enough not to allow the weight back on. The December 26th weigh-in and measure-in should be eventful. The job itself is interesting, the people are nice, and the projects I’m working on are entertaining. Apparently I get a new one today at 3:30, stated to me in an appointment as “Globe and Mail”. Not sure what that involves. The bad? Not much yet, I actually don’t mind the commute, affords me some time with my music and books, and a couple podcasts a day. Still getting off four stops early for a coffee, that could be improved.
Speaking of reading, a quote I enjoyed – and some of you will not – from my latest read: “For the last few decades we have been conducting an interesting social experiment in North America. We have been working on the creation of a new variety of human being I will call homo sapiens teenager consumerenis… Teenagers are trained to have specific needs… special foods, beverages, clothing, music, films. Eight year olds are persuaded that they are teenagers already and then the twenty-five year olds are convinced that they are still teenagers. This experiment is hurtling apace using some of the most creative minds in our society and every modern technological and pyschological tool, sparing no expense. Often sex, violence and greed are exploited to help sell products including TV shows and films. For the first time in the history of our species the most vital, active years of a person’s growing life are dedicated to one major goal – self indulgence.” – Robert Bateman
Today’s Random Links
They killed Windows 3.1! Surprised this came after the apparent death of XP.. haha.
The answer to the question: “I can haz cheezburger?”
Heidi Klum + air guitar = Best. Ad. Ever.
Now Playing
The Cash Brothers – Raceway