1030am
Listening to Rollins' podcast about working out that dials back in to his middle school days. Breakfast Blend is perfect for a day where I don't need to be as "on" as others. I am doing some menial digital filing crap. I have some calls to make and take and some cover letters to draft.
It worked out so that I have physically missed AKASW and I'll just say my train was a bit late. W/e.
245pm
I feel a little bad I sort of had to be firm with my parents -- they're on vacation but they text me about library books and shit and I just don't want to be distracted by that sort of crap when I've got all this other stuff. I called them and in 5 minutes stopped the dialogue. They want to Skype, I've got no patience for that. It takes forever, everybody talks loudly and they just want to see the baby. She's fine. Having HouseBlend from 18 after scoring free sandwiches. I'm shameless and do not care.
The coffee is doing its job right now. (318pm) I've got a bunch of TX shite to do. Let's just do it. No more posts or BS. Just a pee break and an apple and that's it.
Friday, June 26, 2015
Thursday, June 25, 2015
Fourth Letter of Alphabet Submissions
930-11am
I've been nursing a House Blend since my arrival. Had some leftover donut popems, too. I've been making the submissions for these client awards and AKASW, while grateful (or as grateful as AKASW can be), is too lazy to just file the confirmation emails into our system. So it's yet another thing I have to do afterward. Whatever.
I've now got 2 of these left and have to juggle our phone call.
315pm
After downing my pop'ems I am having a cooling-off House Blend again. Not as tasty as this morning.
I'll admit I was pretty steamed at one point. Much of this work is beneath me and can easily be handled (a) quickly; (b) remotely; and (c) more efficiently if I didn't have so many buffers. I was pretty PO'd when I went to lunch b/c the ball gets dropped the second I hand it off to other people. I got this weird talk before lunch about how we need to do more and wasn't exactly told I did a good job or that I did right by everyone and covered our bases (which I did). I was told that I did perform a function and that I need to babysit adults and make them do their jobs. Fine. Until my next job when I won't have to do that. I don't like doing work that others get credit for. I don't like the person who gets the credit either. I'm already mentally preparing exit interview dialogue and a cover letter for another establishment. I ave no desire to do this for another law firm.
I'm not so pissed off anymore and I'm glad I walked it off but these are all just facts at this point.
I did run for 21 minutes this morning.
I've been nursing a House Blend since my arrival. Had some leftover donut popems, too. I've been making the submissions for these client awards and AKASW, while grateful (or as grateful as AKASW can be), is too lazy to just file the confirmation emails into our system. So it's yet another thing I have to do afterward. Whatever.
I've now got 2 of these left and have to juggle our phone call.
315pm
After downing my pop'ems I am having a cooling-off House Blend again. Not as tasty as this morning.
I'll admit I was pretty steamed at one point. Much of this work is beneath me and can easily be handled (a) quickly; (b) remotely; and (c) more efficiently if I didn't have so many buffers. I was pretty PO'd when I went to lunch b/c the ball gets dropped the second I hand it off to other people. I got this weird talk before lunch about how we need to do more and wasn't exactly told I did a good job or that I did right by everyone and covered our bases (which I did). I was told that I did perform a function and that I need to babysit adults and make them do their jobs. Fine. Until my next job when I won't have to do that. I don't like doing work that others get credit for. I don't like the person who gets the credit either. I'm already mentally preparing exit interview dialogue and a cover letter for another establishment. I ave no desire to do this for another law firm.
I'm not so pissed off anymore and I'm glad I walked it off but these are all just facts at this point.
I did run for 21 minutes this morning.
Wednesday, June 24, 2015
In my heart was an aching pain...
951am
Breakfast Blend and also my first cup of the day. It's pretty smooth and not burnt this morning. I have some sugar in it as well.
I'm not as sad as the title suggests. It's just what played as I started typing. I've not yet looked @ my work emails. I'm sure it's a mess I'll straighten out later. I actually feel bad for AKASW, who needs to stand to work re: neck issues.
I had a solid 50-minute, 6.5(?) mile run on the boardwalk yesterday and I curled last night so today will be a chill-out day, esp since Liz will not be home tonight. I may be missing out on a karaoke job unless it falls through entirely. Not the end of the world but I would have liked some more money. Lunch plans are also a consideration today. I might try to reconnect with Gomez. We'll see. Fact is, I'm not that hungry. Once I'm in this lean mode, I suppose my body wants to maintain.
120pm
Had a lunch break with Marketing Assistant man, DZ. Cool dude. We appreciate some of the same things and once we get some of the work-bitching out of the way we can delve in to funner stuff. I nursed a House Blend with him and we discussed, beer, coffee, food, standards of living and other stuff.
230pm
I refilled my coffee on the way up and found some donut pop'ems so they go well with the House Blend. I do not think I can drink this all, though, I might spill some out and replace with milk. I just exchanged my white CT shirt from last week for the same one, only non-iron and slim fit. All the criteria has been met. I feel great about my new wardrobe. After today (I'm wearing the yellow shirt). I'll start wearing some other newer things. I only need one new button down for tomorrow and then a polo for Friday and then it'll be a polo week for the week AKASW is gone.
Breakfast Blend and also my first cup of the day. It's pretty smooth and not burnt this morning. I have some sugar in it as well.
I'm not as sad as the title suggests. It's just what played as I started typing. I've not yet looked @ my work emails. I'm sure it's a mess I'll straighten out later. I actually feel bad for AKASW, who needs to stand to work re: neck issues.
I had a solid 50-minute, 6.5(?) mile run on the boardwalk yesterday and I curled last night so today will be a chill-out day, esp since Liz will not be home tonight. I may be missing out on a karaoke job unless it falls through entirely. Not the end of the world but I would have liked some more money. Lunch plans are also a consideration today. I might try to reconnect with Gomez. We'll see. Fact is, I'm not that hungry. Once I'm in this lean mode, I suppose my body wants to maintain.
120pm
Had a lunch break with Marketing Assistant man, DZ. Cool dude. We appreciate some of the same things and once we get some of the work-bitching out of the way we can delve in to funner stuff. I nursed a House Blend with him and we discussed, beer, coffee, food, standards of living and other stuff.
230pm
I refilled my coffee on the way up and found some donut pop'ems so they go well with the House Blend. I do not think I can drink this all, though, I might spill some out and replace with milk. I just exchanged my white CT shirt from last week for the same one, only non-iron and slim fit. All the criteria has been met. I feel great about my new wardrobe. After today (I'm wearing the yellow shirt). I'll start wearing some other newer things. I only need one new button down for tomorrow and then a polo for Friday and then it'll be a polo week for the week AKASW is gone.
Monday, June 22, 2015
Nowhere Freeway
1025am
Was listening to Raise a Little Hell this morning and like it a lot. I actually listened to the last 4 songs and they are reminiscent of "Nowhere Freeway" and "Dead of the Night." I will have a good day today -- we're AKASW-free and I already pulled my "early morning email" routine. I actually did work last night for a couple of hours just to be fully prepared.
Drinking a pretty hot Breakfast Blend with a raw sugar. It tastes a little burnt but it'll do the job. I did not have any coffee this morning.
I will hit the gym and do my abs today. I have no lock nor bike so I'll do my stuff quickly and get out and try to listen to some of my "Break Me In" playlist. I'll throw in the new Helloween, too.
Uriy from the mailroom just delivered 2 new discs -- Wolf and Terrell. Wow totally different stuff going on there. I've got two more coming and then that's it -- I know I've said it before but really that should be it.
Off tomorrow so I'll hit the gym in the morning and try to squeeze in a run.
Some marketing women are speaking loudly. One is a friend of mine on the receiving end of a "tone." Her face has been flushed ever since.
Was listening to Raise a Little Hell this morning and like it a lot. I actually listened to the last 4 songs and they are reminiscent of "Nowhere Freeway" and "Dead of the Night." I will have a good day today -- we're AKASW-free and I already pulled my "early morning email" routine. I actually did work last night for a couple of hours just to be fully prepared.
Drinking a pretty hot Breakfast Blend with a raw sugar. It tastes a little burnt but it'll do the job. I did not have any coffee this morning.
I will hit the gym and do my abs today. I have no lock nor bike so I'll do my stuff quickly and get out and try to listen to some of my "Break Me In" playlist. I'll throw in the new Helloween, too.
Uriy from the mailroom just delivered 2 new discs -- Wolf and Terrell. Wow totally different stuff going on there. I've got two more coming and then that's it -- I know I've said it before but really that should be it.
Off tomorrow so I'll hit the gym in the morning and try to squeeze in a run.
Some marketing women are speaking loudly. One is a friend of mine on the receiving end of a "tone." Her face has been flushed ever since.
Friday, June 19, 2015
Ending a week
1030-1050am
Having a dark-looking Breakfast Blend. I favor this mild one over Light Note -- I think it just looks darker and smoother. It's not very hot but that's fine it's at optimal drinking temperature.
I'm blessed with a lot of good music that I will add and circulate and rotate. I'm trying to chill out here as I've made peace with how petty this stuff is. Let's see if a summer bonus happens -- it's rumored.
I've still got some phlegm but I'm functioning pretty well. I will hit the gym today for sure. I'm down to 154.5lbs. I can't believe I've actually shed the weight. I'm back down to 2010 weight. Light lunches and hard(er) exercise pay off. I've got maybe 2 scoops left of the Marked, which is the best-tasting stuff in a long time. My home stuff is sandy. The next at-work batch is 3lbs of GNC's AMP. I just realized it has a 2:1 ratio of protein to carbs, but it's fine. I need calories of some form.
I was able to catch the ATL train this morn. It was nice to have extra time with Lizard and Chick this morning. Liz chilled out and had some cereal with us. It's a nice, normal scene for about 30 minutes, and then one of us goes to work and the other goes to sleep. I will somehow rectify this.
AKASW has been holed up all morning. Probably freaking out b/c she actually started something early and cannot handle the stress of doing actual work.
This may be the final CT day.
Having a dark-looking Breakfast Blend. I favor this mild one over Light Note -- I think it just looks darker and smoother. It's not very hot but that's fine it's at optimal drinking temperature.
I'm blessed with a lot of good music that I will add and circulate and rotate. I'm trying to chill out here as I've made peace with how petty this stuff is. Let's see if a summer bonus happens -- it's rumored.
I've still got some phlegm but I'm functioning pretty well. I will hit the gym today for sure. I'm down to 154.5lbs. I can't believe I've actually shed the weight. I'm back down to 2010 weight. Light lunches and hard(er) exercise pay off. I've got maybe 2 scoops left of the Marked, which is the best-tasting stuff in a long time. My home stuff is sandy. The next at-work batch is 3lbs of GNC's AMP. I just realized it has a 2:1 ratio of protein to carbs, but it's fine. I need calories of some form.
I was able to catch the ATL train this morn. It was nice to have extra time with Lizard and Chick this morning. Liz chilled out and had some cereal with us. It's a nice, normal scene for about 30 minutes, and then one of us goes to work and the other goes to sleep. I will somehow rectify this.
AKASW has been holed up all morning. Probably freaking out b/c she actually started something early and cannot handle the stress of doing actual work.
This may be the final CT day.
Thursday, June 18, 2015
Tell me how deep that river is...
955am
About 1/3 of the way through my House Blend. There was a disgusting shooting in Charleston last nite and 9 people are dead in their church.
I came across some gourmet cake in the fridge. There's plenty of it. I'm eating some. No shame.
I ran for 25 minutes this morning and broke in the new Helloween. It's good -- it's all good -- but 4-5 songs in I'm thinking, "Straight Out Of Hell is far superior." There's not enough variation between songs and I think Deris' voice is not as strong.
I am kicking myself now b/c I should have been able to get to the gym but realized the lock and gloves were still @ work. I could have done it but didn't have a lock and didn't want to leave my stuff there in a locker. It would have all been just clothes anyway. F'ing lesson learned. I could've taken the 833 from there. This was the day to enact that. But at least I did the run. It's more than I had previously done and it's contributing to my weight loss. I saw I'm down to 154.9 this morning. This is unprecedented. If I can maintain this weight but keep the lifting to this intensity I will have basically achieved my goal and then it's just a matter of maintaining and shedding skin.
Work is work. I do not feel one way or the other about it. I want more CT shirts.
1140am ish
Had a Breakfast Blend that was 20% whole milk. This was to wash down the 2 slices of velvet cake. AKASW has been OOO for a chunk of the morning, which is great. I am skipping this meeting for which I put on a tie. I don't care. No one cares. I will do some more menial editing work and get it all done.
250pm
Having a Zen tea. Time to chill with the coffee. I've got a bit of a headache probably due to minor dehydration, the run and slight lack of sleep. Will rectify that tonight. I got another CT shirt today. Penrose Lilac Non-Iron Slim Fit. My girl @ the 6th Ave shop got me the last 15 1/2 and took the coupon. I kinda want the white one from the 7th ave shop I may exchange tomorrow. Was able to grab a small sandwich, too. I'm not terribly hungry but I keep breathing back mucous. All the work I do can be accomplished from home.
About 1/3 of the way through my House Blend. There was a disgusting shooting in Charleston last nite and 9 people are dead in their church.
I came across some gourmet cake in the fridge. There's plenty of it. I'm eating some. No shame.
I ran for 25 minutes this morning and broke in the new Helloween. It's good -- it's all good -- but 4-5 songs in I'm thinking, "Straight Out Of Hell is far superior." There's not enough variation between songs and I think Deris' voice is not as strong.
I am kicking myself now b/c I should have been able to get to the gym but realized the lock and gloves were still @ work. I could have done it but didn't have a lock and didn't want to leave my stuff there in a locker. It would have all been just clothes anyway. F'ing lesson learned. I could've taken the 833 from there. This was the day to enact that. But at least I did the run. It's more than I had previously done and it's contributing to my weight loss. I saw I'm down to 154.9 this morning. This is unprecedented. If I can maintain this weight but keep the lifting to this intensity I will have basically achieved my goal and then it's just a matter of maintaining and shedding skin.
Work is work. I do not feel one way or the other about it. I want more CT shirts.
1140am ish
Had a Breakfast Blend that was 20% whole milk. This was to wash down the 2 slices of velvet cake. AKASW has been OOO for a chunk of the morning, which is great. I am skipping this meeting for which I put on a tie. I don't care. No one cares. I will do some more menial editing work and get it all done.
250pm
Having a Zen tea. Time to chill with the coffee. I've got a bit of a headache probably due to minor dehydration, the run and slight lack of sleep. Will rectify that tonight. I got another CT shirt today. Penrose Lilac Non-Iron Slim Fit. My girl @ the 6th Ave shop got me the last 15 1/2 and took the coupon. I kinda want the white one from the 7th ave shop I may exchange tomorrow. Was able to grab a small sandwich, too. I'm not terribly hungry but I keep breathing back mucous. All the work I do can be accomplished from home.
Wednesday, June 17, 2015
Black shirt, bright outlook
930-11am
It was a good morning. I had a quick 15-minute run and made the 818 afterward. I briefly deliberated when I got to the shed about which bike to take and ultimately went with the folding one. Drank coffee on the train ride in. I was a little tired but why trick my body in to slumber?
I also was able to stop at Charles Tyrwhitt's 6th ave location and used the voucher AGAIN for a new shirt! $4.50!
Had a Breakfast Blend in my travel mug which I got on my way up after seeing Harris downstairs outside. Had my donut already. I'm hungry today. I need milk.
It was a good morning. I had a quick 15-minute run and made the 818 afterward. I briefly deliberated when I got to the shed about which bike to take and ultimately went with the folding one. Drank coffee on the train ride in. I was a little tired but why trick my body in to slumber?
I also was able to stop at Charles Tyrwhitt's 6th ave location and used the voucher AGAIN for a new shirt! $4.50!
Had a Breakfast Blend in my travel mug which I got on my way up after seeing Harris downstairs outside. Had my donut already. I'm hungry today. I need milk.
Made it through our 11am phone call and let's just plow through the work today and get it over with. If AKASW leaves by 515 I have a winning chance at making the 532. Yesterday she left at 430 and I made the 520 (at 516 it started pouring -- I think I was at 40th Street).
I feel good about things today and just want to get it all done.
315pm
I'm not sure if the iced tea I've had today has caffeine. If so I've had a couple of cups at least. I went with the sweetened. I just finished a travel mug's worth of LightNote from opp side of this floor (b/c it's fresher). It washed down some homemade brownie bites. I have not eaten much today. That's ok I am willing to go without for music and another great deal at CT. Got another shirt for $4.50.
I hit PF after that to do my 75 curls of 35lb ea.
I think that's all I need. Let's hope for the unofficial early dismissal and bounce out of here. I have gotten some compliments about my conduct and leadership today which is nice.
315pm
I'm not sure if the iced tea I've had today has caffeine. If so I've had a couple of cups at least. I went with the sweetened. I just finished a travel mug's worth of LightNote from opp side of this floor (b/c it's fresher). It washed down some homemade brownie bites. I have not eaten much today. That's ok I am willing to go without for music and another great deal at CT. Got another shirt for $4.50.
I hit PF after that to do my 75 curls of 35lb ea.
I think that's all I need. Let's hope for the unofficial early dismissal and bounce out of here. I have gotten some compliments about my conduct and leadership today which is nice.
Tuesday, June 16, 2015
Self-aggrandizement, but not mine
943am
Been nursing a tall Breakfast Blend. I arrived pretty early and I must admit, b/c I expect AKASW to have fits, I had some moments of doubt this morning re: some client nominations but thus far she's been holed up and via email has been pretty decent. I was smart last night and waited before I sent the last nomination, which was smart b/c it was LA time and I was able to accommodate everyone and show that I was handling things from home.
I had a good morning with Chick she was up basically from 7ish on. She is so good and fun and polite and it's very difficult to leave in the morning.
Just have some stuff to ready now and that's it. Will hit the gym during lunch today and use my "break me in" playlist. It will be abs, shoulders, tris and bis. Hoping to hit intoxx either tonite or tomorrow (more likely).
1109am
After a nearly one-hour meeting in person with the team, I picked up another half of a Breakfast Blend.
When work that I did was completed, then "we" did them. When emails get missed -- "I" miss them.
The deadline I sweated last night was fine but it wound up getting pushed another month so nothing to worry about there.
If you don't change where you're going, you're gonna end up right where you're headed.
320pm
Pike. Kind of a celebratory one, now that I got to the bottom of the Brent Award situation. Had a good workout and did all but the bis. Overkill, Artillery, Anthrax, Cellador and Blind Guardian.
Been nursing a tall Breakfast Blend. I arrived pretty early and I must admit, b/c I expect AKASW to have fits, I had some moments of doubt this morning re: some client nominations but thus far she's been holed up and via email has been pretty decent. I was smart last night and waited before I sent the last nomination, which was smart b/c it was LA time and I was able to accommodate everyone and show that I was handling things from home.
I had a good morning with Chick she was up basically from 7ish on. She is so good and fun and polite and it's very difficult to leave in the morning.
Just have some stuff to ready now and that's it. Will hit the gym during lunch today and use my "break me in" playlist. It will be abs, shoulders, tris and bis. Hoping to hit intoxx either tonite or tomorrow (more likely).
1109am
After a nearly one-hour meeting in person with the team, I picked up another half of a Breakfast Blend.
When work that I did was completed, then "we" did them. When emails get missed -- "I" miss them.
The deadline I sweated last night was fine but it wound up getting pushed another month so nothing to worry about there.
If you don't change where you're going, you're gonna end up right where you're headed.
320pm
Pike. Kind of a celebratory one, now that I got to the bottom of the Brent Award situation. Had a good workout and did all but the bis. Overkill, Artillery, Anthrax, Cellador and Blind Guardian.
Monday, June 15, 2015
Weekend catches up.
1152am
Had a Breakfast Blend earlier (small cup) and it follows a small 730 Maxwell House. I've got some submissions today and am in a really good mood, for no reason other than I had a good weekend. Hitting the gym really early on Sat and being outdoors most of the weekend works for me.
I'll do the work and then the "home" work and then get ready to bounce out of here. Today's commute was really slow due to a crew member getting sick but I hung out with Marshall. Lots of new music to break in this week.
Noon
Had another Breakfast Blend (same size) and just sat through the meeting. No idea how long it lasted. Not terribly bad, though. But less than 1 sentence in to our co-worker's quick details, AKASW cut him off. Just rude.
240pm
I have to meet with AKASW at 3 to discuss all the emails she hasn't looked at. So I have to listen to "Doo-do-do-do-doo" more times than I'd like. Although I've gotten us ahead of the curve on several fronts, I'm not trusted and it's unfortunate. I hope someone relays to her how good I looked on Friday. She should sweat more than she does. I'm having about half of a tall cup of House Blend.
457pm
Am just hungry so I'm having lots of milk with a little bit of the LightNote. I got through my meeting via phone with the nutbar. It has taken me a few months to get the rhythm down while she continues to know next-to-nothing.
503pm
Drafting emails and making lists for someone else is not stimulating and beneath my abilities. The recipient is fully capable but merely delegates responsibility.
Noon
Had another Breakfast Blend (same size) and just sat through the meeting. No idea how long it lasted. Not terribly bad, though. But less than 1 sentence in to our co-worker's quick details, AKASW cut him off. Just rude.
240pm
I have to meet with AKASW at 3 to discuss all the emails she hasn't looked at. So I have to listen to "Doo-do-do-do-doo" more times than I'd like. Although I've gotten us ahead of the curve on several fronts, I'm not trusted and it's unfortunate. I hope someone relays to her how good I looked on Friday. She should sweat more than she does. I'm having about half of a tall cup of House Blend.
457pm
Am just hungry so I'm having lots of milk with a little bit of the LightNote. I got through my meeting via phone with the nutbar. It has taken me a few months to get the rhythm down while she continues to know next-to-nothing.
503pm
Drafting emails and making lists for someone else is not stimulating and beneath my abilities. The recipient is fully capable but merely delegates responsibility.
Friday, June 12, 2015
Brand New Start With A Synthetic Heart
1117am
Awake. Just downed the rest with the lemon juice. It's not very tasty when you do that. I cried behind my sunglasses this morning as I commuted on train and foot whilst listening to Ha Ha Tonka, particularly to "The Humorist" and "Rewrite Our Lives." For the former, it's new to me but and I love the chorus but the line about:
I’m gonna catch a comet
I know the people on it
A wave to my wife and my beautiful daughters
Yeah, that touches a nerve. I heard it as "daughter" but w/e.
Awake. Just downed the rest with the lemon juice. It's not very tasty when you do that. I cried behind my sunglasses this morning as I commuted on train and foot whilst listening to Ha Ha Tonka, particularly to "The Humorist" and "Rewrite Our Lives." For the former, it's new to me but and I love the chorus but the line about:
I’m gonna catch a comet
I know the people on it
A wave to my wife and my beautiful daughters
I have a freelance meeting near the old location on PAS at 1 and that will be good. I'm largely over this head cold. Still traces of it, though. But I finally slept through the night. I've got some leads to follow up on and emails to send. I'll have some coffee soon, too. While I'm not Tywhitted up today, I'm looking as dapper as possible.
Noon - Noon30
I know I had a small cup of Breakfast Blend. Was very excited for my meeting and it went pretty well from what I can tell. The timing is right and hopefully there will be more off-hours writing starting in July. I was genuinely excited to be in that office. A total 180 from what I've ever been accustomed to, and it would not be hard to acclimate to that lively and accommodating environment.
"The Humorist" was still in my head the whole time.
Noon - Noon30
I know I had a small cup of Breakfast Blend. Was very excited for my meeting and it went pretty well from what I can tell. The timing is right and hopefully there will be more off-hours writing starting in July. I was genuinely excited to be in that office. A total 180 from what I've ever been accustomed to, and it would not be hard to acclimate to that lively and accommodating environment.
"The Humorist" was still in my head the whole time.
Thursday, June 11, 2015
Events Rule!
4pm
I'll do my best to recount my caffeine today.
Morning at home: Maxwell House; 11am small Breakfast Blend; 4pm undetermined coffee @ the ILO event. 'Twas black.
I know I had a Green Tips and Awake at work and then a high-quality Chai at the event around 230.
Events rule. I got work done and will leave here @ 5. Met the legal advisor to the office of the president of Malta. That rules.
I'm still sniffling and handling this drip as best I can. I was dry yesterday and today it's the opposite.
Made some contacts. One never knows to where it might lead.
Oh right...and AKASW will be out tomorrow. Fridays in the summer are great. The goal is to take Mondays off.
I'll do my best to recount my caffeine today.
Morning at home: Maxwell House; 11am small Breakfast Blend; 4pm undetermined coffee @ the ILO event. 'Twas black.
I know I had a Green Tips and Awake at work and then a high-quality Chai at the event around 230.
Events rule. I got work done and will leave here @ 5. Met the legal advisor to the office of the president of Malta. That rules.
I'm still sniffling and handling this drip as best I can. I was dry yesterday and today it's the opposite.
Made some contacts. One never knows to where it might lead.
Oh right...and AKASW will be out tomorrow. Fridays in the summer are great. The goal is to take Mondays off.
Wednesday, June 10, 2015
De-Cloud myself
1030am
I've already had an Awake with my oatmeal and now am nursing a Breakfast Blend. It has a hint of lemon in it b/c it's the same cup I used for iced tea. We got slammed with an assignment this morning but it was quickly pushed to a few days later but I'm already in the mode of doing it so let's get it done. Listening to the Cadillac Records sdtk. They were hoping for "Ray" part 2 and didn't quite get it. Too bad, there was a lot of good stuff in that movie.
I'm still not 100% and am having trouble getting out of bed. I took the bike today in the hopes that AKASW will leave @ 515. This morning I helped a British lady find other Citibike docks but they were all taken.
1155am
Having Early Grey now. Internal communications take up too much of my time.
3pm
Had a Chai with honey and milk. Not bad. Powdered stuff is better. I just taste awful now (430).
I've already had an Awake with my oatmeal and now am nursing a Breakfast Blend. It has a hint of lemon in it b/c it's the same cup I used for iced tea. We got slammed with an assignment this morning but it was quickly pushed to a few days later but I'm already in the mode of doing it so let's get it done. Listening to the Cadillac Records sdtk. They were hoping for "Ray" part 2 and didn't quite get it. Too bad, there was a lot of good stuff in that movie.
I'm still not 100% and am having trouble getting out of bed. I took the bike today in the hopes that AKASW will leave @ 515. This morning I helped a British lady find other Citibike docks but they were all taken.
1155am
Having Early Grey now. Internal communications take up too much of my time.
3pm
Had a Chai with honey and milk. Not bad. Powdered stuff is better. I just taste awful now (430).
Tuesday, June 9, 2015
Make it through.
950am
I've got a scratchy throat this morning. It started last night on the train. The second I removed my button down shirt and sat in a wife-beater, I started to feel it. Coincidence? It's certainly seasonal. Unless being around my grandmother on Sunday did it. I'm nursing a Pike and I've got a feeling it'll be the one coffee I'll have today and then pivot over to tea (with lemon drops and honey). I had to stop off @ 18 to get it and some cafeteria egg & turkey sausage breakfast. AKASW is not yet in. I wish I'd have known last night b/c the switch would've been easier this morning but that's ok. Sort of slept on the train to Dark Side. Only kind of glad I didn't know AKASW would be out, b/c I could have conceivably passed out on the 848.
I'm run down enough that the music I rec'd yesterday didn't lift me. Let's just get through all this stuff and go home. No 'tude. No excuses.
11am
I've had 2 Awakes at this point. My scratchy throat is not the world's end -- I will use it to focus and turn out the brief nominations I needed to draft. I will not be deterred by much else other than a seminar and a brief team meeting. AKASW arrived and I'm just going to present myself as someone who's a little under the weather who is, for once, happy to be holed up and left to his own devices. Ha Ha Tonka's Death of a Decade is fantastic. Almost (so far) as much as Lessons.
Since 1130am....
I have lost count as to how much tea I've had today. I had a boring seminar today and had at least one cup there. I also wolfed down 3 sandwiches so I'm feeling good and full. I also had 2 iced teas on 18 and now am nursing a HouseBlend.
I've got a scratchy throat this morning. It started last night on the train. The second I removed my button down shirt and sat in a wife-beater, I started to feel it. Coincidence? It's certainly seasonal. Unless being around my grandmother on Sunday did it. I'm nursing a Pike and I've got a feeling it'll be the one coffee I'll have today and then pivot over to tea (with lemon drops and honey). I had to stop off @ 18 to get it and some cafeteria egg & turkey sausage breakfast. AKASW is not yet in. I wish I'd have known last night b/c the switch would've been easier this morning but that's ok. Sort of slept on the train to Dark Side. Only kind of glad I didn't know AKASW would be out, b/c I could have conceivably passed out on the 848.
I'm run down enough that the music I rec'd yesterday didn't lift me. Let's just get through all this stuff and go home. No 'tude. No excuses.
11am
I've had 2 Awakes at this point. My scratchy throat is not the world's end -- I will use it to focus and turn out the brief nominations I needed to draft. I will not be deterred by much else other than a seminar and a brief team meeting. AKASW arrived and I'm just going to present myself as someone who's a little under the weather who is, for once, happy to be holed up and left to his own devices. Ha Ha Tonka's Death of a Decade is fantastic. Almost (so far) as much as Lessons.
Since 1130am....
I have lost count as to how much tea I've had today. I had a boring seminar today and had at least one cup there. I also wolfed down 3 sandwiches so I'm feeling good and full. I also had 2 iced teas on 18 and now am nursing a HouseBlend.
Monday, June 8, 2015
My "ugly" tie
1000am
At some point earlier I had a Breakfast Blend that I finished in the 10s. I had to make my "good morning" rounds and get acclimated so I lost track of some stuff.
When "we" need to look in to things, that means "I" need to do it. I'm meeting with KR recruiter in a bit to chew the fat and hopefully get connected. It's more that I need honest feedback about things.
AKASW complimented my tie, which was bought at that LI fair a while back, which Liz hates. So that's a direct compliment on my tie, and an indirect one about how "we are now on schedule" which she had nothing to do with.
245-320pm
Listening to Cordovan's Highway 10 Blues for the second time today. This may have been the first album I ripped here to just chill to. I rec'd Helloween, Elegy and the Answer today, which is great, but I cannot devote the attention to them that I'd like. That's truly a workout or commute thing and will be gotten to this week, along with the other discs I acquired. I had a Pike and at halfway, I filled it with whole and half/half b/c I'm sorely lacking carbs and calories. I had a nice lunch with Lauren, who will hopefully be able to help me, but it was pretty light (for nearly 10bucks!) as it was comprised of a poached salmon, broccoli, coconut chicken and beets. Just doing some menial stuff now and getting my 531 email ready to go.
At some point earlier I had a Breakfast Blend that I finished in the 10s. I had to make my "good morning" rounds and get acclimated so I lost track of some stuff.
When "we" need to look in to things, that means "I" need to do it. I'm meeting with KR recruiter in a bit to chew the fat and hopefully get connected. It's more that I need honest feedback about things.
AKASW complimented my tie, which was bought at that LI fair a while back, which Liz hates. So that's a direct compliment on my tie, and an indirect one about how "we are now on schedule" which she had nothing to do with.
245-320pm
Listening to Cordovan's Highway 10 Blues for the second time today. This may have been the first album I ripped here to just chill to. I rec'd Helloween, Elegy and the Answer today, which is great, but I cannot devote the attention to them that I'd like. That's truly a workout or commute thing and will be gotten to this week, along with the other discs I acquired. I had a Pike and at halfway, I filled it with whole and half/half b/c I'm sorely lacking carbs and calories. I had a nice lunch with Lauren, who will hopefully be able to help me, but it was pretty light (for nearly 10bucks!) as it was comprised of a poached salmon, broccoli, coconut chicken and beets. Just doing some menial stuff now and getting my 531 email ready to go.
Friday, June 5, 2015
Green polo Friday - AKASW FREE TOO!
1125am
On my 2nd cup of Breakfast Blend. The nutbar is 'remote' today and I am helping my co-workers with some tedious stuff. The caffeine hit me about 30 minutes ago. I can get this all done. I got my hands on power and thrash metal yesterday, but am listening to Chad Smith while I do this stuff.
My co-worker had to let off some steam, which was fine with me. It actually bonds us. I also got confirmation that my mail (401k) was sent yesterday, which is huge b/c I was worried that mailroom person was not competent in certified mail but w/e it's good.
4pm
Had Green Tips. Just kind of getting through the day. Saw Binder for lunch, which was good. Poor dude is all alone over there. I think he's taking on a bit much and drowning for it.
It's 427pm and I have a LightNote sitting here. Half-full. I may have it. I like the smell.
445pm
Drinking the LN. Why not?
On my 2nd cup of Breakfast Blend. The nutbar is 'remote' today and I am helping my co-workers with some tedious stuff. The caffeine hit me about 30 minutes ago. I can get this all done. I got my hands on power and thrash metal yesterday, but am listening to Chad Smith while I do this stuff.
My co-worker had to let off some steam, which was fine with me. It actually bonds us. I also got confirmation that my mail (401k) was sent yesterday, which is huge b/c I was worried that mailroom person was not competent in certified mail but w/e it's good.
4pm
Had Green Tips. Just kind of getting through the day. Saw Binder for lunch, which was good. Poor dude is all alone over there. I think he's taking on a bit much and drowning for it.
It's 427pm and I have a LightNote sitting here. Half-full. I may have it. I like the smell.
445pm
Drinking the LN. Why not?
Thursday, June 4, 2015
Taking a punch
930 - 1000am
I arrived at work early and went to 18 for 2/3 cup of House Blend in the cafeteria and to reflect on getting hit by the taxi door. I wasn't hurt much -- my hands sting a bit. The bike seemed ok. The woman was apologetic but I was a little too shaken by it. My helmet was on. Headphones were not in. It was just one of those unavoidable circumstances. That is why it's bad to let your guard down when travelling. I wasn't even that upset, to tell the truth.
1030am
2/3 cup of Breakfast Blend. Finished editing a nomination. On to a list so that I'm prepared for later. AKASW will be out tomorrow so and has a noon meeting until 1 so I can hit the gym today at 1245 and ride that out for a bit, and maybe if she leaves as she has at 515, I can hop back on bike and make that 532. Tomorrow will be a condensed day for sure.
Despite everything, I am not feeling any of the java. I did not have any at home.
245pm
Green Tips. Had a solid and short workout. Shoulders and 15 minutes on hill setting at 6.5-7 mph, level 3. All Overkill on the playlist. Doing some proofreading now. I'm getting closer to the look/physique I've wanted, which is that of an UFC fighter. I already feel really good and practically indestructible and now I just need to stay consistent and amp it up so that I get a little leaner on the gut. After the triathlon I might chill for a bit. I'll worry about that in 3.5 months.
I arrived at work early and went to 18 for 2/3 cup of House Blend in the cafeteria and to reflect on getting hit by the taxi door. I wasn't hurt much -- my hands sting a bit. The bike seemed ok. The woman was apologetic but I was a little too shaken by it. My helmet was on. Headphones were not in. It was just one of those unavoidable circumstances. That is why it's bad to let your guard down when travelling. I wasn't even that upset, to tell the truth.
1030am
2/3 cup of Breakfast Blend. Finished editing a nomination. On to a list so that I'm prepared for later. AKASW will be out tomorrow so and has a noon meeting until 1 so I can hit the gym today at 1245 and ride that out for a bit, and maybe if she leaves as she has at 515, I can hop back on bike and make that 532. Tomorrow will be a condensed day for sure.
Despite everything, I am not feeling any of the java. I did not have any at home.
245pm
Green Tips. Had a solid and short workout. Shoulders and 15 minutes on hill setting at 6.5-7 mph, level 3. All Overkill on the playlist. Doing some proofreading now. I'm getting closer to the look/physique I've wanted, which is that of an UFC fighter. I already feel really good and practically indestructible and now I just need to stay consistent and amp it up so that I get a little leaner on the gut. After the triathlon I might chill for a bit. I'll worry about that in 3.5 months.
Wednesday, June 3, 2015
Dreadsnesday -- sorta
10am
I'm sipping on an Awake, after having half of a flavored bagel. It was like an 'everything' but not exactly. This is my 2nd Awake of the day, the first being @ home. I'm reluctant to drink any coffee just yet. I want to crash first b/c I think I'm still a little wired from that blue amped stuff I had with my workout last nite. I did a solid job last nite. 82 minutes. Bunch of new/unplayed metal along with it. Earned that Punisher shirt. But now that it's all out of my system I cannot let anything get me worked up.
Listening to Ha Ha Tonka's Novel Sounds now, thanks to the library. It's good but not as catchy as Lessons. Then again, I'm only a few songs in.
Conf call and then a meeting so maybe I'll grab coffee in a mug downstairs.
Today I will redirect my attention to the client nomination project.
1130am
Had a mug of ? blend in the one-hour meeting, which was 1/3 cream. I needed calories. I still had the shakes a bit from that blue stuff.
300pm
LightNote from other side of 25. It chilled me out a bit. I was able to have a grapefruit and small RB&Bacon sandwich on ciabatta on the way out to lunch and on my way back in, grabbed another before catering could take them all and dump them. I also bought a nice tie from Charles Tyrwhitt on 6th. The nice saleslady took my $20 coupon off 75 and just applied it to the 29dollar tie, so I got it for 9 bucks. Marshall and I discussed at length (no pun intended) the value of buying a good tie specifically from them so I feel great about it and it will go with at least 2 of the 3 shirts I've thus far bought. It will help me nail my interviews, when I get them.
1130am
Had a mug of ? blend in the one-hour meeting, which was 1/3 cream. I needed calories. I still had the shakes a bit from that blue stuff.
300pm
LightNote from other side of 25. It chilled me out a bit. I was able to have a grapefruit and small RB&Bacon sandwich on ciabatta on the way out to lunch and on my way back in, grabbed another before catering could take them all and dump them. I also bought a nice tie from Charles Tyrwhitt on 6th. The nice saleslady took my $20 coupon off 75 and just applied it to the 29dollar tie, so I got it for 9 bucks. Marshall and I discussed at length (no pun intended) the value of buying a good tie specifically from them so I feel great about it and it will go with at least 2 of the 3 shirts I've thus far bought. It will help me nail my interviews, when I get them.
Tuesday, June 2, 2015
Post-Run
930-1007am
I grabbed 2/3 of a House Blend on 18 and spaced out for 10 minutes before coming to my office. I found an unlimited card (through next tues) yesterday so I got here with enough time to relax before going up. It takes less than 5 minutes for the 1 to get from Penn to 50th. But it only feels fast if it arrives as you get to the platform. I was listening to Mumford and Sons and then Inside Llewyn Davis and got a yearning for my girls. Last night Miri sat on my back and clutched my shirt while I did some pushups and I realized it was one of the best moments of my life.
How excited would you be to go and draft emails for someone else after that realization?
I ran for a solid 20 minutes this morning at 7am and felt really good about it and even afterward. It was a little chilly but it felt fine after 10 minutes. I don't know what the day will bring later (gym or whiskey, but not both) so I reckon I covered my health nicely.
My mini-muffin and triangular danish were waiting for me and the coffee went down nicely. I know I'll crash harder than this but I cannot let my mood be affected.
RB and me applied for different positions at a famous institution. IMAGINE if we got it. I'd look forward to going to work again.
I'll try to go metal-less for a bit.
12ish?
I know I downed a Breakfast Blend while tackling some event stuff.
"Don't spend too much time or effort on this" and then when it's been shown that I have results "well, let's get more of these and question-question-question."
Whatevs.
3pm
Have another half of a Pike. Friends had to vacate the plans for whiskey and wine, which is ok I can hit the gym and crank up the Overkill. I do feel a bit dejected but I'll get over that and at least I do not have to hit the gym in the morning, now. I can actually do my whole body tonite. I'm not that tired just a bit disillusioned.
I grabbed 2/3 of a House Blend on 18 and spaced out for 10 minutes before coming to my office. I found an unlimited card (through next tues) yesterday so I got here with enough time to relax before going up. It takes less than 5 minutes for the 1 to get from Penn to 50th. But it only feels fast if it arrives as you get to the platform. I was listening to Mumford and Sons and then Inside Llewyn Davis and got a yearning for my girls. Last night Miri sat on my back and clutched my shirt while I did some pushups and I realized it was one of the best moments of my life.
How excited would you be to go and draft emails for someone else after that realization?
I ran for a solid 20 minutes this morning at 7am and felt really good about it and even afterward. It was a little chilly but it felt fine after 10 minutes. I don't know what the day will bring later (gym or whiskey, but not both) so I reckon I covered my health nicely.
My mini-muffin and triangular danish were waiting for me and the coffee went down nicely. I know I'll crash harder than this but I cannot let my mood be affected.
RB and me applied for different positions at a famous institution. IMAGINE if we got it. I'd look forward to going to work again.
I'll try to go metal-less for a bit.
12ish?
I know I downed a Breakfast Blend while tackling some event stuff.
"Don't spend too much time or effort on this" and then when it's been shown that I have results "well, let's get more of these and question-question-question."
Whatevs.
3pm
Have another half of a Pike. Friends had to vacate the plans for whiskey and wine, which is ok I can hit the gym and crank up the Overkill. I do feel a bit dejected but I'll get over that and at least I do not have to hit the gym in the morning, now. I can actually do my whole body tonite. I'm not that tired just a bit disillusioned.
Monday, June 1, 2015
Scones, Glorious Scones
1030am
Had an Awake. There was a summer associates breakfast on our floor and I got hooked up with fresh fruit, scones, muffins, ginger ale and water.
I had to have the tea pre-meeting. Co-worker has returned from vacation in Big Sur and if it were me I'd just stay there. Either way he's back so we had to catch ourselves up. Try to do right by everyone and it seems appreciated.
I'm supposed to get hooked up with free good lunch today at 1230pm.
I'm going to try for more fruit.
1204pm
Breakfast Blend time. I rec'd my Overkill 2cd set. Door is shut and I'm going for it with Killbox 13. Just gonna send some emails and go down for lunch. Worth mentioning that I had a cupajoe at home.
300pm
Had half of a Pike and went downstairs. It is still misty outside but I wanted some fresh air. I had a lot of good food today and nothing I'm doing needs me wired so I'm ok. Trying to figure out if I can hit the real gym on Weds morning. If I shower there, I can pick up Alexa on the way back to oside or I can just leave her the car.
Had an Awake. There was a summer associates breakfast on our floor and I got hooked up with fresh fruit, scones, muffins, ginger ale and water.
I had to have the tea pre-meeting. Co-worker has returned from vacation in Big Sur and if it were me I'd just stay there. Either way he's back so we had to catch ourselves up. Try to do right by everyone and it seems appreciated.
I'm supposed to get hooked up with free good lunch today at 1230pm.
I'm going to try for more fruit.
1204pm
Breakfast Blend time. I rec'd my Overkill 2cd set. Door is shut and I'm going for it with Killbox 13. Just gonna send some emails and go down for lunch. Worth mentioning that I had a cupajoe at home.
300pm
Had half of a Pike and went downstairs. It is still misty outside but I wanted some fresh air. I had a lot of good food today and nothing I'm doing needs me wired so I'm ok. Trying to figure out if I can hit the real gym on Weds morning. If I shower there, I can pick up Alexa on the way back to oside or I can just leave her the car.
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