Calories: 1459
It's raining. It matches my mood. I'm feeling down. I think I'm worrying about money, and at the same time worrying about getting back to work and keeping that kind of schedule.
I elected to drive in and use the on-site workspace, rather than try to do it remotely. Remote didn't work well last time, what with the clunky equipment they provided and the weak connection. Also, this time I will be working in the same area as the other researcher, who will be a great resource when I have questions and problems. I will be able to work a lot more efficiently.
Of course, going in means using more gas, tying up time on the commute, having to pack food, etc. etc. etc.
I'm also going to have to figure out how to fit in Planet Fitness. I think I'm just going to have to go in the evening after I get home. I'm glad they're open all the time.
I would say I'm glad I have a vacation in Florida coming up, but I don't think I'll do much relaxing, what with caring for two little ones. My DIL will be there, but the idea is to take the burden off her....
See, I'm just in a sad, whiny mood. I'm going to work on getting out of it!
Day Two Hundred Thirteen
September 21st, 2016 at 03:44 pm
September 21st, 2016 at 03:50 pm 1474469438
What you said about the trip to Florida makes me wonder if you are taking enough time to focus on yourself, doing things that YOU want to do, or are you always sacrificing yourself to help other people? It's ok to do that sometimes, but not if it starts to make you feel grouchy or worn out.
Do you ever take trips to see family where taking care of the little ones is not part of the equation? Or is that always an underlying given?
I hope the job works out. I understand the mixed feelings about what you're giving up when you return to work. But this is a temporary extension, right? So as I remember, it only goes thru year-end?
September 21st, 2016 at 05:04 pm 1474473840
The job is temporary, yes. Kind of open-ended, but it cannot extend beyond December 31 without drawing up a new contract. My sense is that just need me to get over the hump, and once this contract runs out, I'll be free again. I just got a little spoiled with all this freedom! I can't turn down the money, though....
September 22nd, 2016 at 12:32 am 1474500739