Whew
Okay, real quick, then I'm going to bed. I've been just knackered all day, plus it was snowing like crazy in North Bend. Then they closed the Interstate, at the exit to our warehouse, so I had to drive in the long way, which is less than fun in a big truck.
1. I didn't have to wait for any loads today. (That's always a good thing, since the waiting is the part that kills me. If I can keep moving I'm much better off and I can get home at a decent hour.)
2. Despite the snow in NB, it was actually warmer than it has been recently.
3. Today is R. Steven's birthday. I went to his party Saturday night and saw many people I hadn't seen in quite some time.
4. I listened to a recording of the Valentine's Day Cara and I did, and I was able to identify many areas for improvement, without, and this is important, completely tearing myself apart and constantly belittling myself.
Okay, let's take a knee for a second and discuss that last one. I think a large part of my increased ability to self-criticize in an honest and constructive manner is a result of my current job.
I know. I'm shocked too.
But, when I started this new job about a year ago, I was convinced that I was never going to be as good, or as fast, or as skilled as some of the other guys on the team.
Over time, I just realized that I would have to just do the best job that I possibly could, and trust in my ability to learn, both by observation, and by mistakes. (Also by doing, the importance of which cannot be overstated.)
I think that, by just sticking with it and doing what I had to do, and by improving incrementally, I've given myself the chance to learn things properly.
Anyway, difficult to explain, and I don't want to sound like one of those boring Estevez children. Moving on.
5. I got my goals for this week sorted out, and I'm working on them. You can read more about that, if your life is that sorely devoid of excitement, by clicking on my "Friends" tab and looking for johngoals. It's kind of dry, but I'm trying to keep it simple, just the information I need to track my progress.
Okay: shower and bed.
1. I didn't have to wait for any loads today. (That's always a good thing, since the waiting is the part that kills me. If I can keep moving I'm much better off and I can get home at a decent hour.)
2. Despite the snow in NB, it was actually warmer than it has been recently.
3. Today is R. Steven's birthday. I went to his party Saturday night and saw many people I hadn't seen in quite some time.
4. I listened to a recording of the Valentine's Day Cara and I did, and I was able to identify many areas for improvement, without, and this is important, completely tearing myself apart and constantly belittling myself.
Okay, let's take a knee for a second and discuss that last one. I think a large part of my increased ability to self-criticize in an honest and constructive manner is a result of my current job.
I know. I'm shocked too.
But, when I started this new job about a year ago, I was convinced that I was never going to be as good, or as fast, or as skilled as some of the other guys on the team.
Over time, I just realized that I would have to just do the best job that I possibly could, and trust in my ability to learn, both by observation, and by mistakes. (Also by doing, the importance of which cannot be overstated.)
I think that, by just sticking with it and doing what I had to do, and by improving incrementally, I've given myself the chance to learn things properly.
Anyway, difficult to explain, and I don't want to sound like one of those boring Estevez children. Moving on.
5. I got my goals for this week sorted out, and I'm working on them. You can read more about that, if your life is that sorely devoid of excitement, by clicking on my "Friends" tab and looking for johngoals. It's kind of dry, but I'm trying to keep it simple, just the information I need to track my progress.
Okay: shower and bed.