bierkergaard

So. Week III with the Chromebook. Spelling better with the typing delay. Spacing still an issue. I think I type like a caveman with burly fingers.  Got up at 2:30 am this morning to get three different trainings completed for school. About 9  hours straight, There was an impending Dec. 1 deadline. Chromebook invaluable for the work.  It shines with web access, video conferencing,  and sound.  Done. When I feel a deadline around the corner, I don't delay. Any lack of getting the task finished previously was because I had more pressing issues. Facts are is that we have had a lot on our plates. When I woke up, I knew today was the day to knock it out and I came out swinging. I am headed out of  town for Thanksgiving Weekend and hardly needed this over my head like some sword, I have an enormous capacity to absorb work, to put my head down and get it done. I have pushed my entire adult life. So, exertion does not feel unusual. I can't say that I love pain but I...

Feels like midnight but only 6:43. This Fall Back really messes with the mind for a couple of weeks.   Sundays, as my loyal readers know, is relaxation day. Saturdays are typically To-Do. But, not this Saturday. Besides taking down the hop garden, a yearly exercise, I really just chilled. I did forward my financials to my money guy in preparation for the retirement plan and looked at some late model Honda SUVs which will be my post-employment camping vehicle.   Otherwise, I just rested. No need to work. Accept the day as a gift. It is often very difficult for me to be still.     I met a good friend for breakfast which then turned more into a brunch. We were eating outside at a local greasy spoon diner to avoid the COVID-19. As the morning continued, it was in the 70's and sunny. Really unusual for November here in Central Pa.   Soren Kierkegaard made the comment that humanity is in such a frenzy to experience pleasure that we rush right by it...