Tuesday October 17, 2006

Today was much better. I created the blog last night. I think writing it all down and sharing it with everyone was just the cathartic mental enema I needed. I also swam for half an hour. Maybe I needed some exercise too. I can’t say that I slept like a baby, but I slept better than I have since I passed out at Linda and Nancy’s on Saturday. Did I tell you I got really drunk that night and that I really needed it?
I spent the majority of the day actually working (shock!) We (client and I) had to drive to Stamford for an automation meeting. Those of you who don’t know what an automation meeting entails, thank your lucky stars for your bliss. Those of you who do know what that is, know that my head as imploded but I am recovering nicely.

My client who, to his misfortune, asks me how I’ve been holding up (and therefore gets the daily updates) decided that ¾ of a day spent talking automation was enough for one in my delicate mental state. While I enjoy the not working and am grateful for the extra planning time, all it really amounts to is extra OCD time. I spent the time looking for places to see on Saturday (assuming I get there in one piece) and annoying my new boss with silly questions like '...when should I show up for work on Thursday?' and '...will I be able to go home for the holidays?'
She had to stop me at the holidays question. Perhaps I should actually clock in before I start thinking about Thanksgiving and Christmas.
I’m down in the hotel bar now, having a Smithwicks. Ahh the foamy goodness. Perhaps tonight I shall sleep the sleep of the moved and established.