The past week or two has been actually very hectic. Typically when I’m really busy I still try to write about my experiences and post date blog entries. Over the past week or two it had been so hectic I haven’t really thought about what has been going on, so I have not written anything down. That’s not being that I haven’t been doing very much. Actually I think I’ve been out off every night during the week, and all last weekend. I will endeavor to try and keep track of what’s going on more.
Personal
Relaxing Saturday
Today I didn’t go out or “do” anything and I was totally happy doing it. I have had plans or been running around for most of the past 8 weeks so it was nice to decompress a bit. I honestly can’t really remember well the good thing. I was that good at relaxing, and doing nothing.
Company Shwag
I found a note about a company store website where I can get stuff with the company logo. I had bought a polo and an unbrella on another site a few months ago but the selection wasn’t so great. I was eager to check out the new site. I bought two polos, and a fleet of top. If the polls fit well probably buy more.
Canceled Plans
Tonight was the 2nd thursday in a row I had plans that got canceled. Part of me with a little relieved, because I was really tired. Of course it is never fun Plan canceled. Other than that it was a typical day at the office.
I almost totally forgot that today with tax day. That is what happens when I do my taxes and get a return early.
Dinner With Far Away Friends
Tonight I was able to meet up with a bunch of friends near and far. Joe and Karen were in town so Jason, Gretchen, John, a bunch of Karen’s family, and myself all met up at city crab for dinner. We had a really good time. We all don’t get to see each other that often so was nice to get together, have a nice meal. John, Gretchen, and I on King crab. It was very yummy.
Afterward, we went down the street to the old town Tavern for a few drinks and to just hang out. We always have a good time we get together so it’s sad to see everyone ago. Overall was a fantastic night.
What I found really amusing was that everybody was asking why I had not brought my iPad to dinner. My answer was always why would I bring out to dinner with friends, but everybody still wants it. I find that funny sayings most people have been saying they wouldn’t get one themselves, but were eager to see mine.
Rain Day
I had another horrible night of sleep last night. I am not so sure if this sleep CD (well MP3’s of a CD) that I just bought is working. Not the best $9.95 I have spent. I am going through a bought of restless sleeping. Every few months I get this, I just want it to be over.
Today was at least a work from home day. That meant I could sleep an extra hour before having to get ready for work. I was glad to be home today since the weather was horrible. I had a packed day from 10AM onwards. I didn’t finish up my last email until about 7PM.
I didn’t do much afterwork. Since it was nasty I stayed in. Ordered food in, and caught up on some personal emails and TV. Why is it that I live and die in email for work but can be horrible in contacting my friends via email!
Not much else to report, but as I was catching up on my posts this past week I told myself to take a few minutes each night and try to post something. As much as I dont miss my hour long commute from Bayside, I do miss the 20-30 minutes each direction on the railroad I could get writing in. Of course I will take my 15 minute commute over an hour any day.
Canceled Plans
So my plans to see my dad got canceled at the last minute. Apparently he got a cold this weekend. When I called he didn’t sound to hot and he didn’t want to get me sick. There was also the not wanting to drive to get me and the computer either. We decided it best to reschedule for next week.
My dilemma was it was 11AM and I was awake and fully dressed on a Sunday. For me that is an accomplishment if I am not planning on going anywhere. I ended up going into Manhattan to do some shopping for a bit and then I headed home in the mid afternoon. I cleaned up my apartment and decided to take a crack at my task list to do at home that I have been ignoring.
Overall a nice relaxing day. Hoping this week at work wont be too hectic, but I have to goto NJ in the middle of the week so I am not so sure.
Friday Again
Nothing to out of the ordinary went on today. I did go into the office. Friday’s is typically a work from home day so that was a change of pace. I worked from home yesterday and I don’t normally do that on a Thursday so I decided to go in today. I didn’t have to but I figured why not.
I got to goto cold stone for some ice cream since it was so nice out. 3 of us took a break in the afternoon and walked to the one on 42nd st. That place has too much showy crap (less singing, more making my ice cream) but the ice cream is good.
I ended up staying at work till after 6 cleaning out my inbox. I was successful so i was happy for that. Now time to relax for the weekend.
March 16, 2010
Today I am 36 years old. I don’t feel that old. Today was a generally typical day at work. I had a bunch of meetings, but was able to get out for lunch with 2 other guys to semi-celibrate my b-day. We went to a pizza place that was in an old converted church near work. It had decent food.
After work I went home and met my parents for dinner. They took me to the Crab House in LIC. I like that place. We had a nice dinner. I didn’t get my present since my mom isn’t finished with it. She is knitting me a blanket for my couch. My dad was lame and forgot to get any bday cards. I am not normally a card fan but he usually gets funny ones.
As birthdays go this was normal. It was a nice day, but nothing spectacular. That is the problem with most birthdays. They aren’t bad, but they have so much hype and then generally underwhelm.
Beware the Ides of March
I love that quote. The Ides of March, aka my birthday eve is upon us. I worked from home today. Otherwise nothing spectacular went on. Just an ordinary day.