Parties and Rain

 It is overcast this morning. Looks like it rained (or is raining). For AZ that is good - we can always use it if it comes in small spurts, rather than pouring downfalls (flooding and the desert ya know). My neice's daughter is having a birthday party today, that was supposed to be outside, but am guessing will be inside now. RM had mentioned it is a Tea Party, and was going to be crowde3dc if everyone is inside. Oh Well. The Wife had stated awhile back she was going, though it is at my Sister's house (whom we have not gotten on with well). Last night I found out my Daughter and Doodad were going to be there - so now I have to go so I can see them.

I guess that that means it is hair day. I have been letting mine grow out the past month or two, and it is at that stage where you cannot do anything with it (too short) and yet it still sticks out any-which-way. I'll buzz it back down to the scalp this morning before the party, and probably trim up around the beard.

Santa Run is coming up soon. My buddy and I (creators/sponsors) are set to rent the 25-man bus this weekend, and start contacting the 23 people that said they are going. I'm sure we will have five or so back out last minute, but usually pick up at least three more extras. Still a fun time, and I enjoy it quite a bit as my Oldest Son goes. Gives us time to hang out and catch up, plus have a drink or seven together.

Tonight I might be going to the VFW - haven't decided. But the drawing for a chance at around $9600+ is tempting. Think I might even try to get the Wife to go.

Welp, it is Clash Day (in a viking themed game I play) so I'm off to war.

PeacE

Why Am I Working Today?

Because I like a paycheck. Normally I really like my job, even with my frequent whines about the amount of time between projects sometimes, or the thought of how messed up the management is at times. I've been on this current project about a week now, and it is at the higher paygrade because the work is more intensive. Most days I am mentally numb after my eight hours. Today though,it is a doozy and it is barely mid day. Having an issue with a couple documents, and trying to get my point across in an intelligent manner, full describing my issues with the Manager and Team Leads ... Somewhere in our chat the meaning got lost completely. It took a good 30 minutes to get them to see what I was seeing, which they admitted I was right. Then another 15 minutes to see how they wanted me to handle it. In the end, I was told to "skip" them and move on, so I did. But now I am mentally drained before I am halfway through the day. Sigh.

Not much going on this week. Saturday will be meeting up with RM and PT for a breakfast/brunch. Then that afternoon there is a gender reveal "party" for one of my neices. Personally I could care less about having a gender reveal party, but am going to show support for her. Like her father (my brother) she has made some bad decisions and hopefully will learn from them - unlike my brother at times.

Guess I should get back to the workload. At least two more weeks (we are told) on this project at least.

PeacE