Here Again...

...rock you like a hurricane! Okay, maybe not.

So, apparently it is still one post a month, and I found that just a little shocking. It seems so much longer.

I think I'm going to start dreaming about evil smufs that are out to get me. I'm not really sure what to think about that whole environment right now. Is it just busy? A huge learning curve for everyone, not just myself? Or is it toxic? To be fair, I will give it the full year. Right now, I'm just trying not to say something stupid and career-limiting before we leave for Holland. After that, I just might be a little more relaxed, and see how the chips fall.

I extended my course today. I thought I'd never say that again. No good reasons, excuses, or really even apologies. It's just how it is right now. I'll be working on it between now and when we go, but really won't be thinking much about it until July. That month, of course, will bring it's own challenges to the table, I'm sure. I already know of two on the horizon... I'm just waiting for the third (doesn't everything come in threes, even in our 'symmetry is beauty' world?).

Despite the challenges ahead, I think this is going to be a very good summer. Very good for me. Good for my marriage. Good for my career. Good for everyone in my sphere, as small as it is right now.

Have I finally stopped fighting my own reality? We shall see. I watched Elizabethtown again today (love the movie; just bought in on DVD. Seriously love it). There's a really good quote that's on one of the pages of the ultimate road trip map. It says, 'Often, the road is paved with anything but good intentions.'

I'm not really sure how that impacts my life stage right now... but I still like it. It is one to keep around for the future.

Long week at work coming up... and ACR on Sunday. And the banquet. I must make the effort to eat right, or supplement with entirely unhealthy amounts of coffee. And not that crappy office coffee, but good stuff. I should bring my carafe to work.

Sunday chores to complete... a final note before I go: My friends; those I have cherished, taken for granted, and recently ignored... I'll be emailing soon.

Chris - congrats on the PMA acceptance. :)

-R.