7.20.04
Another week, another payday, another round of bills and work. I think I’m getting into the hang of things as far as work is concerned. My initial observations are that I can’t do this kind of work forever. It has its moments and all, I think the topics and research is very interesting and can be very engaging at times. And it is kind of a cushy job in general in terms of benefits and the overall facilities and resources, especially compared to state government, but still. I guess I’m still a new hire so I shouldn’t expect too much too soon. I’ll reserve final judgement for now.
On one hand I think its the lack of daily interaction with the client - part of me is interested in the interpersonal aspects of casework. On the other hand I think that the more analytical side is missing too, maybe working with a dataset or crunching numbers might be more engaging. After reading a book on Jung I wonder what types of archetypes I have roaming around as well. Been having some strange dreams lately as well.
Last week we had a Division Picnic down in Virginia, I helped out with the grilling a bit and played some games. I suppose its the office culture, if that makes sense it makes it kind of funny seeing people you work with on a day to day basis try and run with an egg on a spoon.
Been finding time to go down to the gym regularly. Its great I have a lot more energy and can feel the endorphins kicking in on the train ride home. Working on the air dyne trying to get back into some cardiovascular shape before I sign up for some Aikido or Judo or something. One of my friends said he knows of a Ju-Jitsu stable in the DC area as well.
Averaging about 5lb a month lost so far, and gained about 30lb in bench strength. I dig it that I haven’t changed any diet really, makes me wonder what might come if I put a little more planning into it. I’ve been able to fuck the low carbs diet hype too since I gotta have my rice.
Will be heading down south for a work for about a week. I’m thinking about the heat and humidity and not looking forward to it too much, but hey. At one time way back I was thrilled at the fact of going so someplace of the mainland east of California now it seems a little ho-hum. I guess I’ve been to a number of states so far. All on my own initiative too. hm. Hawaii, California, Oregon, Washington, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Virginia, Maryland….. And if you count airports, I’ve been to Missouri, Colorado, Arizona.
Might be adding two or three more states by the end of this year.