Look Ma, I'm Flying!

 I'm up at an early hour on purpose today. I wanted to be on as early as I could to find out if there will be any work today, or what the heck is going on. No soon er than me logging online, they message goes out " We are in a holding pattern and of any work becomes available today you will be contacted". So here I am, above the airport, circling like a vulture, hoping I don't run out of gas.....

The new computer is wonderful! Even if I messed it up after about 5 hours of loading stuff onto it yesterday. I accidently deleted a key program for the proper running of the system, and had to restore to an earlier time, which just happened to be that morning, before I loaded everything. Sigh. Yes, I got frustrated. Then I started all over again. I'll work on it more today, since I am not working as of yet.

Other than that, nothing new going on here....

PeacE

Cruisin' At The Speed of Light!!!

 Wow! I am flying this morning! We rolled down the road to Tucson yesterday morning, and spent a nice day down there. I sat on the couch most of the day, playing on my tablet. The Daughter, Doodad and the Wife hung out, and went shopping for a bit in the later afternoon. The SIL and Youngest spent about 6-7 hours building my new computer. By the time my input was needed, it was up and running. Then we re-boxed it to send it home with us last night. I spent about an hour transferring some programs to my external hard drive, to copy over to the new computer, but most I will probably just re-download and set-up.

This morning I got up about 6am (couldn't sleep) and started in on the old computer - unhooking everything and moving out of the way. Brought int he new computer, and the new monitor I bought. Started making sure I knew what cords were getting plugged into what ports, when I got to the monitor. First off, I couldn't find the screws that hold the monitor to the stand. Then I realized, they only sent a VGA cord, not an HDMI or Display Port, as is needed for the new computer. I start looking online at BestBuy and WallyWorld. nobody has the basic adapter in stock, and it is several days away - even if I order from Amazon. I decide to go to BestBuy when they open to see what they do have in stock. It's only 7a, and the3 website says they don't open until 11am (really? That late?).

I lay back down, thinking maybe a short snooze at this point, but the Middle Son walks in. I get up to talk with him, as he wanted to see if I was having problems. I was, so I explained. He mentioned a fix around the adapter issue, so we ran up to WallyWorld (which opens at 6am - so stick it BestBuy) and bought 2 HDMI to HDMI cables (one for each monitor - I'll eb running dual soon). Got home, started wire connections for the monitor, realized I only have 1 HDMI slot on the computer, so will need to return the one (or keep for back-up) and get a HDMI to DP connector instead, but no rush, as long as I have A monitor. Finished all the wiring, and stared it up.... and she runs fast! My previous computer was 7-10 years old, and this one has one of the upper CPUs and graphics card available. Working on loading my game(s) so haven't tried that out just yet, but just regular use with Chrome is awesome! New monitor clarity is amazing.

So most of my day is going to be working on setting things up on this new computer. I already loaded the software, etc, I need for work, so am ready to check in tomorrow, thought not sure still if there is any work to be done.

PeacE

An Open Friday

 As I started into work yesterday, we received notice that there would be no follow up work to be completed once the current supply ran out. So, in other words, I only worked about an hour yesterday. We were told that there probably would not be any more for today (Friday) and they were not even sure about Monday, but requires us to check in on Monday morning for more information. Okay, fine. But that is almost three days with no pay, and that is before they 'release' us to other projects. Sigh. I do like having a couple days off though.

Today I am not doing much. Going to try to work on my desk here at home, clearing it off more from the accumulation. My newer and bigger monitor arrived early this week, and Saturday I will be bringing home my new computer to set up. It will be nice to have two monitors set up, work will be a bit easier. I plan on meeting with my buddy for lunch today as well. It would be nice to just hang out and talk, and not at the bar.

Saturday we are headed to Tucson. The SIL is the one building my computer, and he and the Youngest will work on it. Some time with the Doodad would be great. I see ice cream in my near future! We are only going down for the day, so will return late Saturday night. Sunday I will be finishing clearing the desk and getting things set up; the programs I need for work, other games to download/transfer to the new system. Hopefully that will not cause much aggravation and work properly.

Think I may go lay back down with my table to read a bit today...

PeacE

Second Thoughts and Anxiety

 The past week or so, I've been thinking about traveling back to Indiana to visit family, etc. The original idea was a trip for my brother and I to have 'some time together' - whatever that means. Of course, the distance being what it is, flying is the fastest, and would allow the additional time to visit longer/more - I think you know what I mean.

Until a couple days ago. Then every time I started thinking about flying back, I would start feeling some anxiety. Not just nervousness, anxiety. My chest would start tot tighten, heart start beating harder and faster. If I changed my train of thought, it would go away, only to return if I started thinking about the trip again. Was it the flying? I admit, I don't care for airlines (rip-off pricing, etc) but I have flown many times with no worries. (even now I am starting to feel it start up) So I tried to re-think the whole trip. Since I was looking at about a 2-week window, what if we drove instead.

Nope. I still get the anxiety starting up.

I haven't bought tickets. I haven't planned anything more out. I have a feeling, that I will be cancelling the idea of the whole trip - or maybe just push it to next spring, or something. My brother may be disappointed, but he said he was going to be tight getting just airfare and food monies for himself (I was covering the rest). Maybe it would be best all the way around. I think I will the whole thing sit through the weekend, and see what happens then. If I am still getting these weird vibes, I'm cancelling. I always trust my gut feelings.

Today will be long. I'm already working, so I can be off early this afternoon. Though I do believe that within the first couple hours, the workload will be completed. I have no idea if there will be additional work soon, or how soon, or if at all. So I may be idle most of the day, or have to check back at a later time. Edit: It is barely 7am, and already they have nothing more to add, yet want to have us check back in a couple hours. Really going to be a long day.

Doctor appointment this afternoon. They will probably be increasing one of the diabetic meds, as my numbers are not completely down to what they want them - but closer. 

Youngest has band practice tonight, so I will need to take him. Then I am supposed to swing by a friend's to help the son fix his bicycle (my friend has no idea how).

Ugh, I'm tired already.

PeacE

Mr Sandman Needs to Quit

 Hello 3:15am. Why no, I would love to be awake and not be able to get a full eight hours sleep. No, it won't be any problem at all to stay awake all day whilst trying to work. Sarcasm is always good, right? Well, if anything good comes out of today it will be I can start at 6am, and not have to wait until 8 like some days. Which means I will be done by 2pm, and will be able to take a nap (hopefully).

Where did the weekend go? Saturday, the Wife and I did some shopping for food - trying to stock up on some things that the Youngest can take to school for lunches, and some things for me to snack on whilst working. Trying to keep it healthy (more for me than Youngest) but still had to get a couple flavors of Lays chips I had not seen nor tried: Hot Mustard (which are VERY tasty) and Cuban sandwich (which makes me want to try an actual Cuban sandwich). Afterwards, I called RM, and we went over to visit since we were near them at that point. Had a nice visit, and left when my brother showed up for other reasons. Went to the VFW that night. Bought tickets for their Queen of Hearts draw, and ended up winning a $0.25 drink, and the chance to draw the Queen - which I didn't get (only the King of Diamonds) but still won $25.00 for the card. I only spent $20 in tickets.

Sunday I putzed around the house. Caught up on some reading of blogs, some game time, finished up season one of "The Lincoln Lawyer" on Netflix. The show isn't too bad.... Then was in bed about 10:30pm. See why I am not happy about being awake this early?

Today will be interesting. I think there is enough work to do to get the 8-hour day in, but not much thereafter, so not sure about tomorrow. Thursday I have a doctor appointment so would be short day anyways...if we are still working on this project.

Guess that is all I got....

PeacE

TGIF, and I Mean It!

 I am so happy it is Friday, and the end of the work week for me. The Company has been so... weird lately, and I am just getting tired of it. Yesterday again was only a little more than a half day at work, and I have no idea what to expect today. It is one of those "Don't touch the work until a certain time" days.... <eyeroll>. Well, it is 8:05am and I should get to work. I waited for someone else to grab the first set of docs, so I wouldn't get "yelled" at... Looks like they loaded enough we should be busy full-time today, and probably most of Monday (I hope). Geez, 14 weeks on a project I was hired on to that the estimate was 4 weeks.

Nothing special going on this weekend. Too hot to do anything much outside. Youngest asked about going to friend's houses both days, and we probably will let him. Maybe the Wife and I can get out on a couple lunch dates with him gone over at friends'. Maybe to the movies - I want to see that movie "Oppenheimer'. 

Guess I should cut this short - like I got much else to share today...

PeacE

I Just Cannot Be Happy ....

 Yesterday, I only was able to work about 5 1/2 hours. Why? Because the Company ran out of work for me to complete (again), and stated they would not have anything ready until 8am (my time) today. That means, I would have to work 8-4 just to get my hours, which I hate working that late in the day... But here is the kicker... I logged in the system at 7:50am, see a note to all of the team about work being ready at 8am. I logged into the work program, and grab the first set of files. Suddenly I have a Manager texting me, complaining I didn't read the notes, and files weren't ready until 8am. I explained the time differences, and how it is 8am where I am at. Then they said, well, I actually grabbed the work at 7:57 and not at 8 when they were to be released. 

Sigh. What is one to think? So now I am just frustrated and the day has hardly begun. Other People's Children, am I right?

Nothing exciting going on in life. Youngest back to school on Monday. Work when I can, twiddle my thumbs when I ain't working.

PeacE