1050am
Having a Breakfast Blend and two halves of bagels with a great walnut cinnamon raisin cream cheese. One half was a blueberry bagel and the other was raspberry, I think.
Now I've had the equivalent of 1.5 bagels. I'm full, now.
I hit the gym last night as Liz passed out before Miri. Mostly stuck to my chest and back but also cranked out a 15-minute 7mph run on random training just to mix it up and not have to get to PF today. I'm pretty chilled out actually.
Just have some menial stuff to do today. One or two deadlines b/w today and Mon. I just oversee it and I don't do much else.
AKASW is sleeveless today so I doubt she'll be such an outward hypocrite since I'm wearing a turquoise polo.
Listening to "Clocks" -- it goes well with the coffee. Helps clear my head.
There's been a lot of metal lately but I don't need it now.
Let's see how the rest of the day goes.
Hoping to make that 532 or earlier.
150pm
Pike now in 8oz cup. The large cup got used to transport free turkey sandwiches on whole wheat/multigrain bread. Will bring meatballs home.
Got slammed with some extra work but I can turn it out. I won Accept and am just waiting on the Terrell win on an auction site.
B/w 3-320pm
LightNote went down the hatch (8oz). Juggling a bunch of stuff concurrently, including my 401k details. Of course it's the last hour or so on a Friday and it has to be styled or else nobody can read it.
Friday, May 29, 2015
Thursday, May 28, 2015
Post-Vietnamese Sandwich
215pm
Having a HouseBlend from 18.
Returned from a Vietnamese sandwich shop on 62nd with David and it was hot out but we got a good walk and some sun in. Good sandwich, too (chicken bagouette). I've had at least 2 waters now but I'm pretty sweaty so the caffeine should hit me nice and smoothly.
Menial office stuff happening today and of course the roundabout from the old 401k folks.
I'll have to meet with AKASW at some point today but at least I've put some things in motion. Just trying to chill out a bit.
Wearing my orange get-up today. Bringing some colour in to this office.
Having a HouseBlend from 18.
Returned from a Vietnamese sandwich shop on 62nd with David and it was hot out but we got a good walk and some sun in. Good sandwich, too (chicken bagouette). I've had at least 2 waters now but I'm pretty sweaty so the caffeine should hit me nice and smoothly.
Menial office stuff happening today and of course the roundabout from the old 401k folks.
I'll have to meet with AKASW at some point today but at least I've put some things in motion. Just trying to chill out a bit.
Wearing my orange get-up today. Bringing some colour in to this office.
Wednesday, May 27, 2015
Just Preppin'
1100am
I have half a cup of Breakfast Blend just to prep myself for the weekly call. I threw some raw sugar in there, too. AKASW is in a "good" mood but w/e, it's just another day closer to my departure. I'll still try to turn out good work, though.
Tyrwhitt apparently never used my code, so I guess I can try again.
I am hitting the gym for lunch and I already have my playlist set to go. I will hydrate though, as I feel pretty good since I had a couple of waters in the last 100 minutes.
That's pretty much it. I just want to get moving. Hoping to also hit it on Friday, with possible Intoxx tomorrow night.
337pm
I'll nurse 2/3 cup of Pike. I need it somewhat just so I don't feel so drained. I had a solid near-40 min workout of abs, tris, shoulders, back. I had a protein shake immediately after and a banana, tootsie rolls and almonds when I returned. I'm not terribly hungry but will bring a water on the train. Just doing menial internal office correspondence. None of this is terribly inspiring. But I'm pretty chilled so let's just hope AKASW leaves at 510 so I can get the 532.
I have half a cup of Breakfast Blend just to prep myself for the weekly call. I threw some raw sugar in there, too. AKASW is in a "good" mood but w/e, it's just another day closer to my departure. I'll still try to turn out good work, though.
Tyrwhitt apparently never used my code, so I guess I can try again.
I am hitting the gym for lunch and I already have my playlist set to go. I will hydrate though, as I feel pretty good since I had a couple of waters in the last 100 minutes.
That's pretty much it. I just want to get moving. Hoping to also hit it on Friday, with possible Intoxx tomorrow night.
337pm
I'll nurse 2/3 cup of Pike. I need it somewhat just so I don't feel so drained. I had a solid near-40 min workout of abs, tris, shoulders, back. I had a protein shake immediately after and a banana, tootsie rolls and almonds when I returned. I'm not terribly hungry but will bring a water on the train. Just doing menial internal office correspondence. None of this is terribly inspiring. But I'm pretty chilled so let's just hope AKASW leaves at 510 so I can get the 532.
Tuesday, May 26, 2015
Is it really that critical?
308pm
No. It's not. Even with email there are very simple ways to miscommunicate. Could be that recipients aren't fully reading their messages or that they are interpreted the wrong way. Either way, I can see how AKASW gets frustrated with this but also is blameshifting. I'm confident I can settle this ridiculous miscommuniques.
I'm having a LightNote Blend -- it was half-full in my travel mug. I had an iced coffee outside. I did not need any java this morning, here, b/c I had 2 cups of the home Hawaiian Hazlenut. I had it with a Milky Way "French Vanilla and Caramel" so I will be awake.
I just sort of meandered. Clothing shops, bookstore, music store. No purchases yet.
I have to cover for a co-worker. Just a few emails I need to send by day's end. Will do my best to just get it done and distance myself from the stress magnets.
355pm
And did the sky fall?
Did the Earth shake? Is it still turning on its axis?
Well, I'm not writing from hell (at least I haven't been physically removed).
Mountains out of molehills...
I went downstairs to explain the simple miscommunication and AKASW still somehow managed to cut me off before I could get a word out. I am a little pissed off but not that much. All it does is reinforce that idea that I have to get out. She needs to be removed from the equation. Or neutralized. But the fact is there is no neutralizing this. Either she needs to be removed from the equation, or we need a new equation. Either way, it takes someone this stressed to make you reevaluate yourself. I have to explain explanations and endure a bunch of "here's where you went wrong and you should have thought of that before you did anything." Her boss doesn't seem to care too much.
I had a half of a Pike after our meeting with cooler boss (who's older). I do not want to expend any more energy on this sort of person/behavior. There are more important things to do.
No. It's not. Even with email there are very simple ways to miscommunicate. Could be that recipients aren't fully reading their messages or that they are interpreted the wrong way. Either way, I can see how AKASW gets frustrated with this but also is blameshifting. I'm confident I can settle this ridiculous miscommuniques.
I'm having a LightNote Blend -- it was half-full in my travel mug. I had an iced coffee outside. I did not need any java this morning, here, b/c I had 2 cups of the home Hawaiian Hazlenut. I had it with a Milky Way "French Vanilla and Caramel" so I will be awake.
I just sort of meandered. Clothing shops, bookstore, music store. No purchases yet.
I have to cover for a co-worker. Just a few emails I need to send by day's end. Will do my best to just get it done and distance myself from the stress magnets.
355pm
And did the sky fall?
Did the Earth shake? Is it still turning on its axis?
Well, I'm not writing from hell (at least I haven't been physically removed).
Mountains out of molehills...
I went downstairs to explain the simple miscommunication and AKASW still somehow managed to cut me off before I could get a word out. I am a little pissed off but not that much. All it does is reinforce that idea that I have to get out. She needs to be removed from the equation. Or neutralized. But the fact is there is no neutralizing this. Either she needs to be removed from the equation, or we need a new equation. Either way, it takes someone this stressed to make you reevaluate yourself. I have to explain explanations and endure a bunch of "here's where you went wrong and you should have thought of that before you did anything." Her boss doesn't seem to care too much.
I had a half of a Pike after our meeting with cooler boss (who's older). I do not want to expend any more energy on this sort of person/behavior. There are more important things to do.
Friday, May 22, 2015
Marco.............
1035am
Today is the day before a holiday weekend and I'm hoping that the rumors are true and that we'll be able to punch out at 3 (330 for good measure). If that's the case I can be home by/in the 5s. I'm having Breakfast Blend in my travel mug, b/c I had some coffee on the train this morning. I did not need to bike it to the station b/c there were a plethora of spots but it was too close to call when I left and didn't want to chance it. We've got a couple of deadlines to meet today and that should do it. AKASW will be chilled out today b/c an offspring is here so I used today to take the Polo for a spin. It covers the guns and I'm staying off the radar. Let's just get today over with (not in a negative way) and get home.
Noon-1245pm
Piking it up now. We amazingly made that noon deadline so I'm rewarding myself. I finished DD last nite so I'm listening in on what might be in season 2.
Today is the day before a holiday weekend and I'm hoping that the rumors are true and that we'll be able to punch out at 3 (330 for good measure). If that's the case I can be home by/in the 5s. I'm having Breakfast Blend in my travel mug, b/c I had some coffee on the train this morning. I did not need to bike it to the station b/c there were a plethora of spots but it was too close to call when I left and didn't want to chance it. We've got a couple of deadlines to meet today and that should do it. AKASW will be chilled out today b/c an offspring is here so I used today to take the Polo for a spin. It covers the guns and I'm staying off the radar. Let's just get today over with (not in a negative way) and get home.
Noon-1245pm
Piking it up now. We amazingly made that noon deadline so I'm rewarding myself. I finished DD last nite so I'm listening in on what might be in season 2.
Thursday, May 21, 2015
Delivering the goods
1000am
Even though I've actually been listening to "You've Got Another Thing Coming," I did deliver the goods by breezing through our itinerary with our PR team. I'm unconcerned about anything after June 5, and most of that is in progress.
In order to succeed and gain the trust of my colleagues, I need to eliminate AKASW and all like her from the equation that is my career. I just need to be autonomous. There is little to learn from her in the way of conduct. Institutional knowledge is another story but I'll never get to know anyone if I have to go through her all the time. I'm no longer bitter about it (maybe a little) but it's more a matter of fact, now. I polished off a Pike that has me flying right now. I wanted to hit the gym but a new temp is starting today and we're taking her to lunch. I'm of two minds about it. I'll have other opportunities, I guess. But I don't want to be rude and I would've liked it if someone did that for me. We'll see. I wolfed down a chocolate creme donut.
1131am
2nd Pike. I have more internal work I need to do and then I guess I could do lunch with co-workers. But I'm really really amped up to hit the gym, but maybe if I do that tomorrow instead the time will fly by since it's supposed to be early dismissal.
300pm
Had some Green Tips. Hit the gym to do the MH workout, which was 20 minutes 12 supersets of: 5 pullups (overhand grip); 10 pushups; 15 full body squats. Supposedly it is the same as a 30-minute weight workout and hits about 260 calories. Pretty decent. Supposedly if I'm "MH Fit" I should be doing 22 supersets. Something to strive for. My knees started to feel it a bit. I think it's b/c of all the braking I do on the bike. Or not. Maybe my posture needs improvement.
60 pullups (unaided)
100 pushups
180 squats
Marketing asst came in to vent. I'm glad he does. We should be doing better, more important work than worrying about internal documents and corporate/office politics. All it does is reaffirm my recent actions -- a reaction to inaction.
Even though I've actually been listening to "You've Got Another Thing Coming," I did deliver the goods by breezing through our itinerary with our PR team. I'm unconcerned about anything after June 5, and most of that is in progress.
In order to succeed and gain the trust of my colleagues, I need to eliminate AKASW and all like her from the equation that is my career. I just need to be autonomous. There is little to learn from her in the way of conduct. Institutional knowledge is another story but I'll never get to know anyone if I have to go through her all the time. I'm no longer bitter about it (maybe a little) but it's more a matter of fact, now. I polished off a Pike that has me flying right now. I wanted to hit the gym but a new temp is starting today and we're taking her to lunch. I'm of two minds about it. I'll have other opportunities, I guess. But I don't want to be rude and I would've liked it if someone did that for me. We'll see. I wolfed down a chocolate creme donut.
1131am
2nd Pike. I have more internal work I need to do and then I guess I could do lunch with co-workers. But I'm really really amped up to hit the gym, but maybe if I do that tomorrow instead the time will fly by since it's supposed to be early dismissal.
300pm
Had some Green Tips. Hit the gym to do the MH workout, which was 20 minutes 12 supersets of: 5 pullups (overhand grip); 10 pushups; 15 full body squats. Supposedly it is the same as a 30-minute weight workout and hits about 260 calories. Pretty decent. Supposedly if I'm "MH Fit" I should be doing 22 supersets. Something to strive for. My knees started to feel it a bit. I think it's b/c of all the braking I do on the bike. Or not. Maybe my posture needs improvement.
60 pullups (unaided)
100 pushups
180 squats
Marketing asst came in to vent. I'm glad he does. We should be doing better, more important work than worrying about internal documents and corporate/office politics. All it does is reaffirm my recent actions -- a reaction to inaction.
Wednesday, May 20, 2015
The Post-Avengers Wake Up
1021am
Finished my Awake. The tail-end made me shudder a bit. Having overslept, I did not have breakfast at home I just had oatmeal and tea. Took train with Lex. Doing some menial internal docs work and then on to meet recruiter. I will absolutely need coffee in the next hour.
1045am
Nursing a Breakfast Blend. Talking to Jared. Doing some of this work. Listened to some of Jamestown Revival's Utah and now to Union, John Corabi's band. I will next listen to his unplugged songs on youtube.
330-45pm
Meeting ended at 225 and I made it back by 240. Thankfully other people were preoccupied by some interviews so I was off the radar all day. This worked out perfectly. I have some emails to draft and I had to run out and get a slice of pizza just to get some actual food in my belly. I had a lot of fruit today and I had perhaps deluded myself in to thinking I'd be eating at the recruiter meeting. I've got a LightNote Blend with some cream in there. I have a headache and it's from a severe lack of calories. Grandma's got a burger with my name on it when I get home so it's all good. Let's wrap this up and listen to Armored Saint and Union and whatever else strikes my fancy and get the heck out of there. I think tomorrow and Friday are bike days.
421pm
Had another half-cup of the same with a sugar chaser. Just needed it.
Finished my Awake. The tail-end made me shudder a bit. Having overslept, I did not have breakfast at home I just had oatmeal and tea. Took train with Lex. Doing some menial internal docs work and then on to meet recruiter. I will absolutely need coffee in the next hour.
1045am
Nursing a Breakfast Blend. Talking to Jared. Doing some of this work. Listened to some of Jamestown Revival's Utah and now to Union, John Corabi's band. I will next listen to his unplugged songs on youtube.
330-45pm
Meeting ended at 225 and I made it back by 240. Thankfully other people were preoccupied by some interviews so I was off the radar all day. This worked out perfectly. I have some emails to draft and I had to run out and get a slice of pizza just to get some actual food in my belly. I had a lot of fruit today and I had perhaps deluded myself in to thinking I'd be eating at the recruiter meeting. I've got a LightNote Blend with some cream in there. I have a headache and it's from a severe lack of calories. Grandma's got a burger with my name on it when I get home so it's all good. Let's wrap this up and listen to Armored Saint and Union and whatever else strikes my fancy and get the heck out of there. I think tomorrow and Friday are bike days.
421pm
Had another half-cup of the same with a sugar chaser. Just needed it.
Tuesday, May 19, 2015
Chambers. Yes I feel as though I'm trapped in one.
1030am
I actually started drinking this cup of regular at the Cipriani for the Chambers (continental) breakfast. I took a yogurt b/c I didn't want anyone to watch me eat a yogurt. This book is mammoth and I want to sell it. I can't yet, though.
I think I have to go through this thing today. Whatever.
330pm
I'm still using the Chambers cup, which may be a 10oz cup. It's 1/3 whole milk, 2/3 Pike with a little extra cream. I almost added sugar but realized it's not necessary.
I got to see my old buddy, Ken, today, which was great. It's been a while and it's nice to have one of those larger-than-life dudes around.
Bought Overkill's Killbox 13/Wrecking Everything today. I'm sure it will arrive on Tues. I justified the cost by foregoing lunch & finding a dollar on the floor.
I keep internally rehearsing my exit interview answers.
Helping some people with some little research things but otherwise nothing much to report. It was a nice day today and I'm glad I got out for a bit. Tomorrow I meet with Alanna, from RT.
I actually started drinking this cup of regular at the Cipriani for the Chambers (continental) breakfast. I took a yogurt b/c I didn't want anyone to watch me eat a yogurt. This book is mammoth and I want to sell it. I can't yet, though.
I think I have to go through this thing today. Whatever.
330pm
I'm still using the Chambers cup, which may be a 10oz cup. It's 1/3 whole milk, 2/3 Pike with a little extra cream. I almost added sugar but realized it's not necessary.
I got to see my old buddy, Ken, today, which was great. It's been a while and it's nice to have one of those larger-than-life dudes around.
Bought Overkill's Killbox 13/Wrecking Everything today. I'm sure it will arrive on Tues. I justified the cost by foregoing lunch & finding a dollar on the floor.
I keep internally rehearsing my exit interview answers.
Helping some people with some little research things but otherwise nothing much to report. It was a nice day today and I'm glad I got out for a bit. Tomorrow I meet with Alanna, from RT.
Monday, May 18, 2015
Sidewinder
940am
Awake with honey.
Am burning all 3 discs of Lee Morgan's Lighthouse live album and listening to its very last track. We're starting on familiar ground today and then we'll work our way back.
I'm about to press the button now that I've spell-checked a pretty significant submission. May as well confirm with AKASW.
Otherwise, my deadline day is Friday. I'm not going to stress about anything this week. The work will either get done or it won't. I'm just a pusher this week.
My bike is parked in the TimeWarner building's rack. Even though I hit the gym and ran for 25 min yesterday, I want to hit my abs and shoulders and maybe tris today during lunch, since I'm positive it will not happen tomorrow. With the holiday on Monday, I'm hoping mgr will be out on Friday and that I can have a little more time for myself and possibly hit the gym mid-day. If they close early, maybe I'll just get home early and that will be that.
The dress code thing has not yet come up and I reckon I'll let that go another week. It's not set to be that warm this week so I don't see much of a problem.
This extended live version of "Sidewinder" is quite good. It's a little faster and room in the middle for some extra parts and more solos.
I actually sent my first email today at 914am. Was able to make that 532 on Fri. Maybe I can do it again today.
Ok. Let's go press the button and get this week started.
Noon - 1240pm
Drank a Breakfast Blend during our bi-weekly meeting. Had some of the raspberry walnut bread with it so I'd have something in my stomach before hitting the gym. These meetings are absurd. We're all literate, yet we need to congregate and have each other read their own entries aloud. I cranked out some busy work for my two colleagues and hit the gym at 130pm.
335pm
Pike. It'll get me through the next 2 hrs. I'm a little bummed b/c I see that I probably could have stayed longer @ PF but there's no way to know that sort of thing. I had a conversation with a recruiter today about a similar position at a large media agency. I'll think about it. If the $ was right, it might be worth getting excited over. I'm speaking with another recruiter who comes with more credit while I'm on the train later.
At roughly 4pm I got a call from AKASW, who is late on reaching out to prominent players here. Because of that, "we're late on getting this to them." Certainly not her, who's been sitting on this information since Thursday. I just downed the rest of the Pike, which had a sweet finish (thanks to me).
Noon - 1240pm
Drank a Breakfast Blend during our bi-weekly meeting. Had some of the raspberry walnut bread with it so I'd have something in my stomach before hitting the gym. These meetings are absurd. We're all literate, yet we need to congregate and have each other read their own entries aloud. I cranked out some busy work for my two colleagues and hit the gym at 130pm.
335pm
Pike. It'll get me through the next 2 hrs. I'm a little bummed b/c I see that I probably could have stayed longer @ PF but there's no way to know that sort of thing. I had a conversation with a recruiter today about a similar position at a large media agency. I'll think about it. If the $ was right, it might be worth getting excited over. I'm speaking with another recruiter who comes with more credit while I'm on the train later.
At roughly 4pm I got a call from AKASW, who is late on reaching out to prominent players here. Because of that, "we're late on getting this to them." Certainly not her, who's been sitting on this information since Thursday. I just downed the rest of the Pike, which had a sweet finish (thanks to me).
Friday, May 15, 2015
Back to the bench
1115am
Green Tips. Right after we took these photos.
Green Tips. Right after we took these photos.
Noonish
I know I had an Awake.
230-300pm
Having a HouseBlend. Just met with an old co-worker who I didn't know well but always liked. She's going to set me up with another co-worker who's now a recruiter. She has already intro'd us via LinkedIn. I don't recognize her but that doesn't mean anything. Coincidentally enough, another recruiter reached out to me today in the 5 min I was on the phone with mom. I have some stuff to do and then am hoping I can catch the 532 to VS if the micromanager leaves soon.
Thursday, May 14, 2015
for the kids
930am
Awake. Had it pretty quickly so I could do the schoolkids' bagging in time w/o looking too groggy.
1110am
HouseBlend. Having a couple of the plain Girl Scout cookies with it. I need something in my belly before I hit PF. I did the schoolkids' bagging for New York Cares. Nice break and I can add it to the resume.
I'm more excited to make my playlist than I am to do any work. Win Hands Down is now a part of the rotation and I'm sure will be for years. One song is called "Muscle Memory." That'll be on the gym playlists forever. But that's most days, anyway. A little bummed b/c I have no regular undies so I'll be going commando once the gym is over.
I had a merciful 10-minute meeting with AKASW. It's tolerable b/c it's about actual editing. However the sound of her voice is like nails on my brain. She also does this audible brain pause thing: Auaieieuauao. That's what it sounds like. I focused on the fact that at least it's editing something and it's over. You can hear her across the floor. I'm very lucky I'm not in as-close proximity as others. She was sched'd to go the NY Cares event at 1130 but she's a loser and probably will not go. So I'll do some work and keep my eyes peeled for her lunch departure. Or I'll just go in the next 75 minutes.
I also thankfully found Alexa's phone (it never left the house).
255pm
Am having a Venti LightNote Blend that is 1/3 whole milk, just to keep my belly full and proteinated. Had a good session at PF and just listened to the first six or so songs off Win Hands Down. Just perfect metal. I think "Debauchery" is about Ariel Castro -- at least that's how I interpret the lyrics -- "You say it's b/c you're addicted to smut/you need help" -- I'm paraphrasing but it seems like a reaction to what that scumbag said in court during his sentencing.
Just met a BD dude from Chicago. Couldn't really make eye contact with me. Whatevs. Just some tedious email stuff now. Hoping to learn if I'll have a lighter day tomorrow.
It is also worth noting that unlike yesterday and Tues, I did not have any coffee @ home.
405pm
Awake. Just for the heck of it.
Awake. Had it pretty quickly so I could do the schoolkids' bagging in time w/o looking too groggy.
1110am
HouseBlend. Having a couple of the plain Girl Scout cookies with it. I need something in my belly before I hit PF. I did the schoolkids' bagging for New York Cares. Nice break and I can add it to the resume.
I'm more excited to make my playlist than I am to do any work. Win Hands Down is now a part of the rotation and I'm sure will be for years. One song is called "Muscle Memory." That'll be on the gym playlists forever. But that's most days, anyway. A little bummed b/c I have no regular undies so I'll be going commando once the gym is over.
I had a merciful 10-minute meeting with AKASW. It's tolerable b/c it's about actual editing. However the sound of her voice is like nails on my brain. She also does this audible brain pause thing: Auaieieuauao. That's what it sounds like. I focused on the fact that at least it's editing something and it's over. You can hear her across the floor. I'm very lucky I'm not in as-close proximity as others. She was sched'd to go the NY Cares event at 1130 but she's a loser and probably will not go. So I'll do some work and keep my eyes peeled for her lunch departure. Or I'll just go in the next 75 minutes.
I also thankfully found Alexa's phone (it never left the house).
255pm
Am having a Venti LightNote Blend that is 1/3 whole milk, just to keep my belly full and proteinated. Had a good session at PF and just listened to the first six or so songs off Win Hands Down. Just perfect metal. I think "Debauchery" is about Ariel Castro -- at least that's how I interpret the lyrics -- "You say it's b/c you're addicted to smut/you need help" -- I'm paraphrasing but it seems like a reaction to what that scumbag said in court during his sentencing.
Just met a BD dude from Chicago. Couldn't really make eye contact with me. Whatevs. Just some tedious email stuff now. Hoping to learn if I'll have a lighter day tomorrow.
It is also worth noting that unlike yesterday and Tues, I did not have any coffee @ home.
405pm
Awake. Just for the heck of it.
Wednesday, May 13, 2015
the effing phone
I had 2 Awakes before 1pm. Both were with honey. My throat is not really scratchy so the honey was just for taste. I got through my calls and I know I had a Breakfast Blend closer to 1pm before I hit the gym for some shoulders and bis sets. The coffee has been uninteresting and I had maybe half a cup earlier.
345pm
LightNote. Had 2 cookies (1 lemon cake tart, the other a chocolate-maca chip) with the coffee. Getting stuff done. As echoed in past posts, AKASW is not so bad when there's an itinerary and we just hammer stuff out. The 20 minutes in her office is tolerable that way. I was expecting something about the dress code but there's nothing to prompt it today. I'll wear a polo on Fri. She either was just talking for the sake of it or actually cares and is a loser. She wears a thin leather coat all day so she cannot empathize on the idea of being warm.
I took photos of the show last night on the Alexa phone, which I immediately lost/misplaced this morning. I do not value phones, which is why I lose them. I should never buy a new/good one, b/c I will lose/break it. I have no question of this. Phones are not important. Music is.
Tuesday, May 12, 2015
More (physical) headaches
1140am
Awake has cooled off. I'm getting a headache behind my eyes again. I can't tell if it's the lighting in here or what. I'm not any more stressed than usual and am actually in a pretty affable mood so I'd like to dismiss that as the cause. I did just sit through a 60-minute meeting but even that wasn't so bad.
1245pm
House Blend. Went to 18 just to break away for a bit. The headache remains. Can't let this keep up. I'm getting too dependent on pills to alleviate the headaches. It's hilarious that I have to present a formal letter requesting a "solution" but cannot provide the name of the actual solution.
I had forgotten I had added raw sugar to my drink and it capped it off nicely. AKASW is here. I'm eating a lunch and stepping outside.
340pm
Pike time. Headache gone, likely due to the pills. I'm actually in a better mood now, of course. Did my 60 tris reps and got a good deal on some protein powder. The manager hooked me up (to push the GNC product) but I got 3-plus pounds of basically the same thing for $20 so that is an extra half-pound. I'll open it once I get the Marked out of here. I just took half of that home yesterday which was a good move, actually.
Getting more excited to see Armored Saint tonight. I really hope I get to meet the band afterward. It would mean a lot. If I get a picture with them, I'll freak out and treasure it forever. About as cool as meeting Henry Rollins. I would have liked to have someone join me but if they are not interested and if it's a time-waster for Lizard (which it is) then why bother anyone?
I like hanging out with David, our assistant. I kind of wish he'd have invited me out to the cocktail hour also but I can see why he would not. We have a lot of similar interests and I think he knows by now that my personality is not that of a corporate stooge. At least not when we talk in confidence. That's ok, maybe I can hit PF again and knock out my bis.
I think the combination of being outside for a bit, getting a quick endorphin rush, getting a good deal and being the recipient of some kindness and having something to look forward to all contributes to a better mental state and positive outlook. Every day will not be like this. The weather is a huge factor. I think also b/c Chick was comparatively easier this morning than yesterday was also good. These slight changes in my routine helped. Hopefully, the anticipated lack of sleep will not destroy me.
Awake has cooled off. I'm getting a headache behind my eyes again. I can't tell if it's the lighting in here or what. I'm not any more stressed than usual and am actually in a pretty affable mood so I'd like to dismiss that as the cause. I did just sit through a 60-minute meeting but even that wasn't so bad.
1245pm
House Blend. Went to 18 just to break away for a bit. The headache remains. Can't let this keep up. I'm getting too dependent on pills to alleviate the headaches. It's hilarious that I have to present a formal letter requesting a "solution" but cannot provide the name of the actual solution.
I had forgotten I had added raw sugar to my drink and it capped it off nicely. AKASW is here. I'm eating a lunch and stepping outside.
340pm
Pike time. Headache gone, likely due to the pills. I'm actually in a better mood now, of course. Did my 60 tris reps and got a good deal on some protein powder. The manager hooked me up (to push the GNC product) but I got 3-plus pounds of basically the same thing for $20 so that is an extra half-pound. I'll open it once I get the Marked out of here. I just took half of that home yesterday which was a good move, actually.
Getting more excited to see Armored Saint tonight. I really hope I get to meet the band afterward. It would mean a lot. If I get a picture with them, I'll freak out and treasure it forever. About as cool as meeting Henry Rollins. I would have liked to have someone join me but if they are not interested and if it's a time-waster for Lizard (which it is) then why bother anyone?
I like hanging out with David, our assistant. I kind of wish he'd have invited me out to the cocktail hour also but I can see why he would not. We have a lot of similar interests and I think he knows by now that my personality is not that of a corporate stooge. At least not when we talk in confidence. That's ok, maybe I can hit PF again and knock out my bis.
I think the combination of being outside for a bit, getting a quick endorphin rush, getting a good deal and being the recipient of some kindness and having something to look forward to all contributes to a better mental state and positive outlook. Every day will not be like this. The weather is a huge factor. I think also b/c Chick was comparatively easier this morning than yesterday was also good. These slight changes in my routine helped. Hopefully, the anticipated lack of sleep will not destroy me.
Monday, May 11, 2015
Let's make it good
940am
With a Breakfast Blend in hand, I approached AKASW, who seems a bit more chilled than normal. Likely a combination of having a neck pain (pause for obvious joke) and having a weekend with fam for Mother's Day. I'm hoping this sets the tone for the rest of the week. I spend way too much time conjuring dialogue for an exit interview.
I also just got a free $25 at Charles Tyrwhitt which I will try to use. Even if it gets a shirt down to 20, it's worth it.
I had a killer gym session yesterday which was void of Armored Saint, so I am gearing up for tomorrow night. I admit to feeling a bit hollow about it right now but I'll get out of that mode in a bit. Hoping to reconnect with former ALMers this week and get some leads.
At 1013 I have the door closed listening to Saxon's Strong Arm Of The Law. My good headphones predictably died so the little white buds from Legaltech will suffice for a while. I had the foresight to take a couple of those. My teenage tees should have been of Judas Priest, Gamma Ray, Helloween, and Saxon. Nine Inch Nails was such a friggin letdown. If I see Miri going down that path then I know now how to balance it out.
11am
Following a mass evacuation of anything ingested after 2pm yesterday, I'm on to coffee #2. I should've gone downstairs b/c when this blend cools off too much it's not very good. I've had about half a cup. I think I'll have some water instead. My sister wants to buy my father a birthday gift that is way out of my price range. I spilled out the rest of the coffee.
335pm
Have had a day that is largely AKASW-free. I wonder if my slightly altered outlook influenced the day's event: I rec'd a $25 voucher at Charles Tyrwhitt and was able to discreetly get a shirt for 5bucks! Beautiful. It even goes with my purple/black tie so I have a beautiful new shirt for a 2nd interview. Not wasting it here, no way.
Having 18th floor House Blend. Getting a bit of a headache and it's from staring at this crap all day. Looking forward to tomorrow. I also am quite sure now that AKASW will do her volunteering at 1130-1230 on Thurs, so I opted for the morning so I can hit the gym while she's out, that day.
At 1013 I have the door closed listening to Saxon's Strong Arm Of The Law. My good headphones predictably died so the little white buds from Legaltech will suffice for a while. I had the foresight to take a couple of those. My teenage tees should have been of Judas Priest, Gamma Ray, Helloween, and Saxon. Nine Inch Nails was such a friggin letdown. If I see Miri going down that path then I know now how to balance it out.
11am
Following a mass evacuation of anything ingested after 2pm yesterday, I'm on to coffee #2. I should've gone downstairs b/c when this blend cools off too much it's not very good. I've had about half a cup. I think I'll have some water instead. My sister wants to buy my father a birthday gift that is way out of my price range. I spilled out the rest of the coffee.
335pm
Have had a day that is largely AKASW-free. I wonder if my slightly altered outlook influenced the day's event: I rec'd a $25 voucher at Charles Tyrwhitt and was able to discreetly get a shirt for 5bucks! Beautiful. It even goes with my purple/black tie so I have a beautiful new shirt for a 2nd interview. Not wasting it here, no way.
Having 18th floor House Blend. Getting a bit of a headache and it's from staring at this crap all day. Looking forward to tomorrow. I also am quite sure now that AKASW will do her volunteering at 1130-1230 on Thurs, so I opted for the morning so I can hit the gym while she's out, that day.
Friday, May 8, 2015
Dress Code
1045am
I'm having a Breakfast Blend that was cooling as I once again fixed the bike chain and its guard. This happened last week, too, right as I was arriving at Penn. Today it happened at 48th and 6th. Right before I went to fix it (it took 5 min) I was told by a co-worker that AKASW, who's out today, has taken issue with the idea of the men not wearing button-down shirts. She has a problem with my wearing polos on non-Fridays and another person wearing a sweater, even though both are expressly listed as appropriate in the Dress Code Guidelines. Looking to control everything. Part of me wants to throw this back at her and say: I'm doing what corporate has asked.
I'm thinking about it all.
I work for a loser and control-freak. She's nothing more than that. I'll remember that when I unleash a demon at PF.
320pm
House Blend time. I was all Cellador and Overkill at PF and knocked my abs, tris and shoulders out within an hour. My legs are still a bit sore from Tues night's squats. During the brief ride back I saw the Hispanic "Oz" guard who was eyeless by end of Season 2. I remarked that he regained his vision and he sorta chuckled and was amiable.
I am wondering if my bonus will hinder upon this polo shirt business.
Drafting some letters and pushing some emails. Want to leave in 90 min. Thank you for reading this.
I'm having a Breakfast Blend that was cooling as I once again fixed the bike chain and its guard. This happened last week, too, right as I was arriving at Penn. Today it happened at 48th and 6th. Right before I went to fix it (it took 5 min) I was told by a co-worker that AKASW, who's out today, has taken issue with the idea of the men not wearing button-down shirts. She has a problem with my wearing polos on non-Fridays and another person wearing a sweater, even though both are expressly listed as appropriate in the Dress Code Guidelines. Looking to control everything. Part of me wants to throw this back at her and say: I'm doing what corporate has asked.
I'm thinking about it all.
I work for a loser and control-freak. She's nothing more than that. I'll remember that when I unleash a demon at PF.
320pm
House Blend time. I was all Cellador and Overkill at PF and knocked my abs, tris and shoulders out within an hour. My legs are still a bit sore from Tues night's squats. During the brief ride back I saw the Hispanic "Oz" guard who was eyeless by end of Season 2. I remarked that he regained his vision and he sorta chuckled and was amiable.
I am wondering if my bonus will hinder upon this polo shirt business.
Drafting some letters and pushing some emails. Want to leave in 90 min. Thank you for reading this.
Thursday, May 7, 2015
Maple Bacon Kettle Cooked Chips
942am
I got to the office with a few extra minutes so I figured I'd go get the House Blend on 18. It's pretty good. Certainly dark. Maybe even a little smoother than the Pike roast. I was given two bags of Maple Bacon Kettle Cooked chips today, following 2 bags of regular yesterday. I then found a dollar on the floor. I decided after that to give a bag of the chips to the hobo parked outside the M&M shop(?). I honestly thought he was a woman all these months. Upon getting to the building I stopped to tuck in my shirt and saw LS sneaking a pre-work cigarette and she complimented me on the cuteness of the baby at the wedding. Oh, beautiful memories, Fare Thee Well.
1110am
Awake. I think I need more non-coffee hydration. I have a headache behind my left eye. I can't tell if it's from waking up on time or from the one beer I had last nite (the J&D beer). Just had a conversation with a nice guy from the ABA. I also just got freed up to hit the gym tomorrow afternoon, which rocks. I'm actually pretty sore from Tues night, so the extra rest is welcome.
1145am
Had some milk to knock back the un-aspirin. Decided to have a little hit of LightNote, too. Just got interrupted by AKASW, who needs more lists and internal BS. She's proud that she's "getting to all this little by little." HA. It's all delegating responsibility. The work she actually has to do -- the 3 paragraphs she has to write -- still isn't done and it's been sitting with her for well over a week now. That's the manager I have: Delegates but doesn't actually work.
I got to the office with a few extra minutes so I figured I'd go get the House Blend on 18. It's pretty good. Certainly dark. Maybe even a little smoother than the Pike roast. I was given two bags of Maple Bacon Kettle Cooked chips today, following 2 bags of regular yesterday. I then found a dollar on the floor. I decided after that to give a bag of the chips to the hobo parked outside the M&M shop(?). I honestly thought he was a woman all these months. Upon getting to the building I stopped to tuck in my shirt and saw LS sneaking a pre-work cigarette and she complimented me on the cuteness of the baby at the wedding. Oh, beautiful memories, Fare Thee Well.
1110am
Awake. I think I need more non-coffee hydration. I have a headache behind my left eye. I can't tell if it's from waking up on time or from the one beer I had last nite (the J&D beer). Just had a conversation with a nice guy from the ABA. I also just got freed up to hit the gym tomorrow afternoon, which rocks. I'm actually pretty sore from Tues night, so the extra rest is welcome.
1145am
Had some milk to knock back the un-aspirin. Decided to have a little hit of LightNote, too. Just got interrupted by AKASW, who needs more lists and internal BS. She's proud that she's "getting to all this little by little." HA. It's all delegating responsibility. The work she actually has to do -- the 3 paragraphs she has to write -- still isn't done and it's been sitting with her for well over a week now. That's the manager I have: Delegates but doesn't actually work.
Wednesday, May 6, 2015
Manipulatin' Miri
955am
Took first sip of Breakfast Blend in a normal-sized cup. Need it. Need it now. With Snickers bites.
Listening to Ha Ha Tonka again but it's more soothing than sad today. Tasked with more last-minute stuff today.
Chickie was up before 730 today which hinders my progress but Lex and I still made the 818.
1037am
Pike. I saw in the cafeteria they have House Blend, which is Medium, too. Maybe I'll give that a shot later/tomorrow.
Must gear up for a conf call. Lex said there was a fire/blast right outside her building. No news on it yet.
1115am
I have finished my Pike. I believe the caffeine may contribute to the stress. I think I have to ease off for a while.
305pm
Green Tips. Saw my cousin as I stepped out for a bit with 2 free sandwiches. Feel better with food in belly and fresh air in lungs.
435pm
Zen is caffeinated.
So I had the equivalent of a full (normal 20oz) coffee plus 2 teas. Not bad. I realized earlier that I have a little more power in my job than originally thought. If my mgr lost me, it'd reflect poorly on her.
Took first sip of Breakfast Blend in a normal-sized cup. Need it. Need it now. With Snickers bites.
Listening to Ha Ha Tonka again but it's more soothing than sad today. Tasked with more last-minute stuff today.
Chickie was up before 730 today which hinders my progress but Lex and I still made the 818.
1037am
Pike. I saw in the cafeteria they have House Blend, which is Medium, too. Maybe I'll give that a shot later/tomorrow.
Must gear up for a conf call. Lex said there was a fire/blast right outside her building. No news on it yet.
1115am
I have finished my Pike. I believe the caffeine may contribute to the stress. I think I have to ease off for a while.
305pm
Green Tips. Saw my cousin as I stepped out for a bit with 2 free sandwiches. Feel better with food in belly and fresh air in lungs.
435pm
Zen is caffeinated.
So I had the equivalent of a full (normal 20oz) coffee plus 2 teas. Not bad. I realized earlier that I have a little more power in my job than originally thought. If my mgr lost me, it'd reflect poorly on her.
Tuesday, May 5, 2015
Upon Return From the Wedding
945am
Awake. Awake and spiteful. I can't help it. I had to let it happen. When I've had too good a time away (esp with fam) and have to return to this awfully sterile environment, I have to just accept and embrace my loathing and let it run its course.
I try to keep my 'tude to a minimum when I'm trapped in AKASW's office for nearly an hour but it's hard when she interrupts everyone all the time. We were on to me and I had said: "Most importantly, this week, is -" and I was cut off. Who wants to work for someone like that? I will get out of this mood later but now I'm playing it off as: "I have to focus."
11-1135am
Got my hands on Breakfast Blend and it's ok. Sat on a conf call while drinking it and buying UNION's double disc. 7 things happening all at once.
120pm
I have a Pike now that is leaking a bit but I can manage. For two days of being out there's a lot of stuff to sift through and another detail to which I need to adjust is that no one is covering for me in the sense of moving things along. For years I had my team backing me up and vice versa and now that is not the case. The writers are autonomous but that's pretty much where it ends. AKASW is useless and has not sent the one email I asked her to.
5pm
I had half a tall cup of LightNote. I cannot even tell you if it was good or not. All I know is that I did not burn my tongue. I've found out I can hit the gym before Miri sleeps, which I suppose is a good thing. That's why I needed the extra jolt. I have so much rage to unleash it's frightening and sad in a way. I need to get another job. This internal communications stuff is totally unfulfilling.
Awake. Awake and spiteful. I can't help it. I had to let it happen. When I've had too good a time away (esp with fam) and have to return to this awfully sterile environment, I have to just accept and embrace my loathing and let it run its course.
I try to keep my 'tude to a minimum when I'm trapped in AKASW's office for nearly an hour but it's hard when she interrupts everyone all the time. We were on to me and I had said: "Most importantly, this week, is -" and I was cut off. Who wants to work for someone like that? I will get out of this mood later but now I'm playing it off as: "I have to focus."
11-1135am
Got my hands on Breakfast Blend and it's ok. Sat on a conf call while drinking it and buying UNION's double disc. 7 things happening all at once.
120pm
I have a Pike now that is leaking a bit but I can manage. For two days of being out there's a lot of stuff to sift through and another detail to which I need to adjust is that no one is covering for me in the sense of moving things along. For years I had my team backing me up and vice versa and now that is not the case. The writers are autonomous but that's pretty much where it ends. AKASW is useless and has not sent the one email I asked her to.
5pm
I had half a tall cup of LightNote. I cannot even tell you if it was good or not. All I know is that I did not burn my tongue. I've found out I can hit the gym before Miri sleeps, which I suppose is a good thing. That's why I needed the extra jolt. I have so much rage to unleash it's frightening and sad in a way. I need to get another job. This internal communications stuff is totally unfulfilling.
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