Company Dinner

Last night my company had it’s quarterly division meeting. It was typical in just about every way, but it did interrupt my ability to post last night. The usual food, slide show, and goals highlighted the gala event. Afterwards we spent some time at the water street cafe in Stonington. It's always fun to go out with colleagues. They typically let their guard down during these events and there is always an HR breach someplace. Luckily, I wasn’t witness to any, but based on the "conservation of personality rule", I'm certain it did. (I’ll explain the conservation of personality another time, but one of it’s tenets is that “there’s always one of those people in a crowd”. Fill in your “those people-types here”)

As for my late posting, I did state that it wasn’t possible for me to be 100% on a daily basis (for you purists) however I did take a photo to fill the void the day before... which meets my own type-B blogging satisfaction... so nah.

Tonight my parents arrive in preparations for Connor's birthday party. It will be late, and I don’t expect to post a shot of them arriving, but if they get there before I turn into a pumpkin, I'll be waiting at he door ready to reveal their exhausted faces :)

Work

One of the things I decided that I would not do on this Blog is spend any real time talking about work. While it's not the only reason not to, I have read several instances where people have lost their jobs, especially people who are foolish enough to criticize co-workers and stakeholders. It is also pretty boring to talk about what really goes on at work, and one always has to resist the urge to embellish the truth to entertain the reader. The problem then is that I spend about 10 hours or more away from home working. If it's such a big part of my life why not talk about it? Well... 'cause it's a good way to end up spending those 10 hours at home. :) I'll be brief.
It's the beginning of the year and this is a big time for my team. I am transitioning from my current role to a new one, and getting back to the job I was hired to do. That and taking care of things at home has been a real challenge. I also made a promise to myself that I'd do two things for myself every day. One picture with a blog entry and work out. I've been good, but not great at these and I'm doing my best to get this in before I pass out, so I can get back up at 5 and work out. I'm tired, but I am resolved to do this... Even if it kills you to read it. :)

David doesnt wear Spiderman underware

Becky,


Wouldn't it be great if every day we had an update on David's underwear? I'm certain he still has some of those Underoos hiding in the back of his top drawer. My guess is that this week he's covering his backside with X-Men... It's just a guess but there seems to be a superhero theme in the air. I hear there will be a "Justice League" movie this year... an opportunity for new undies? You tell us.

PS - I wonder when this will entice David to show up and comment. :)

First Blog

OK,
So I have no clue if I'll keep this up, but I set up a Blog for my Mom today and I figured that I'd share a little. First.. I don't think of myself as a blogger, I'm actually one to think this kinda stuff is hokey, unless you're a Rick Steves type and need to communicate with an audience. Secondly, I'm not so sure that I have anything of importance to say that I feel is worth anyone's time or Googability.

-Mike