Busy

Have you ever been so busy you just don't know where to begin? And I'm talking so overwhelmed that you just want to curl into a ball and cry...? I know, I'm being totally dramatic, but I'm just trying to paint a picture that you all can relate to.

For the past week, things have been so busy that I haven't had time to catch my breath...and I hate that. And to my dismay, my workload doesn't look like it's going to be alleviated anytime soon...it's going to stay busy and crazy for, at least, another two weeks minimum. How did I get myself into this? I have no idea, although don't people say that the reward for hard work is more work...? If that really is the case, then I must have been busting my ass because my workload has been downright daunting. Not only have I been running around playing catch up this entire week, but I'm going to be working out of the office for the majority of the next two weeks and working the next two upcoming weekends...how am I suppose to get myself caught up and get anything done?

Oh, and another thing, being away from my desk seems to be an invitation for more work. ..people must walk by my desk, not see me there, and assume that I need more work...because every time I return to my desk...my workload doubles. It's like a crazy workplace magic trick...which is so not funny by the way.

OK I don't know where I was going with this blog, but I'm sure you guys get the idea.

Say Hi or Not

I was out and about over the weekend and almost (literally) ran into an old...friend. Actually, I'm not even sure I can equate him as a "friend"...but for the sake of our discussion right now, let's just say that we were friends. Anyway, I saw him and I suddenly had a big decision to make...should I turn the other way and ignore him or should I stand firm and chat? Tough choice.

This definitely wasn't the first time I found myself in this situation and I seriously doubt that it's going to be the last time. What's up with that? I'm out minding my own business and I see someone I know...do I say hi or do I turn around and walk the other way? To tell you the truth, there are plenty of people (men and women) who inspire this fret and feeling. It's crazy, I know. But still, I can't help it.

So what am I suppose to do in these situations? Stay or go? Talk or ignore? Be friendly or be invisible? Well...I hate to admit that I've done both. There have been times that I have stood my ground, participated in friendly chatter, and made good on plans to see them again. And it was a great way to reconnect with someone I haven't seen in awhile. Other times, well...seeing them randomly reminds me of times and things that I would rather forget. I mean after awhile sometimes seeing someone, much less talking to them, is just downright uncomfortable...and it's just easier to turn the other way. So I guess it really just depends.

As for this weekend, well, I did a little of both. I stopped, smiled, and chatted about random nonsense that I’m sure was forgotten the second we parted ways. We both made promises to keep in touch and schedule an opportunity to hang out…promises that were just made during the heat of the moment and probably won’t ever happen. So there you have it…I guess that can be classified as middle ground.

Admire My Restraint

So as most of you know, my commute to work consists of a nice 15-minute walk through the City. I pass many things on that walk to work - smelly homeless people on the streets, the nasty diesel fumes coming from those ugly Muni buses...and a bakery that always has the smell of freshly baked donuts wafting from its store. I'm sure you know which topic I'm going to be talking about...yup, that's right...the donuts.

Again, as most of you know, I'm trying to watch what I eat to keep myself healthy and in tip-top shape for the upcoming summer months. The hardest thing that I've encountered is eliminating (none of this portion control business...I'm going cold turkey) the excess fat and sugars from my diet...it's definitely not the easiest thing to do...let me be the first to tell you that. I've always been a fan of food...any type of food, but sugars and sweets have always had a special place in my heart. I have a huge weakness for desserts. Huge weakness. Not being able to eat candy, cake, brownies, cookies, donuts, etc. has been killing me slowly. I mean, considering how much sugar and sweets I ate on a daily basis...was actually quite scary. So it's probably not such a bad thing that I'm trying to watch what I eat and how much sugar I force my system to process. With that said, it's pure torture. Absolute torture. Because I love sweets and desserts of all kinds...it's definitely testing my will power to eliminate it completely from my diet. It bodes well that I'm a mildly competitive person and see this as a challenge that I just need to conquer...until, well, let’s say, Labor Day...then all will be right in the world. Where was I going with this? Oh yeah...donuts this morning.

Oh man, I was walking to work like I normally do every morning, but for some reason...the smell of those donuts was just so enticing that I could swear they were calling my name. I actually stopped in front of the store window and gazed at the donuts. I looked at them longingly while they mocked me. It was truly heartbreaking. And get this, the lady behind the counter even offered me a free sample...she picked up half of a donut and waved me in. Amazingly enough, I smiled, waved and kept on walking...only to see a nasty, dirty and ugly looking pigeon enjoy the crumbs of a donut two steps away from me...that bastard. But yeah, can you believe that? I turned down a free sample. I restrained myself from a donut. And I angrily tried to kick a pigeon. Yeah, I know...I'm going crazy. I swear, the lack of sugar is messing with my system. What is happening to me?

Kill me now...please.

I'm Back

Anyone miss me? …Hello? Anyone out there? Is this thing on? OK well anyway, I guess it's just me today.

After spending most of March, being out and about, it'll be nice to have some time to settle back into a routine and get some work done for a change. Although, even though I just got back from vacation, I'm already anxiously awaiting my next vacation. Go figure.

Let's see, what can I talk about? Since I've been gone for awhile, I think I might have forgotten how this blogging thing works. I had a great time in Long Beach and in Miami. I spent a lot of time sightseeing (pictures will be posted soon), relaxing (the beaches on both coasts are very nice), and…well you know, eating (my favorite pastime). There was a conference in Long Beach, so I was there partly for work and partly for fun. It was nice to be able to work outside of the office and enjoy a change of scenery. As for fun, I spent a day at Disneyland. It’s been more than a few years since I’ve been there, so I had a good time…minus all the screaming, annoying, and obnoxious kids…but like I said, other than that, I had a great time. I went to Miami strictly for fun and I lucked out that the weather was pretty good. There was a day and a half of overcast and rainy weather…but it was still quite warm and pleasant. I’m just glad that it wasn’t too humid and muggy. Although, it didn't work in my favor that I happened to be in Miami during spring break week, but hey, whatever, I made it work. Oh, but the food…let’s talk about that. Oh man, it was absolutely amazing. I had some Cuban food (of course), sampled some Argentinean food, and enjoyed some Peruvian food. I wish I took pictures of some of the different dishes that I sampled…but how much of a dork would that make me? “…wait, can’t eat anything until I take a good picture.” Yeah, that would make me a super dork.

Anyway, other than that, I don't have anything new to report. You would think that my first post back wouldn’t be so boring…but there you have it.