I have been working a lot lately...
Work hasn't let up since the last post - which is why the last post was so long ago.
That, and I haven't had time to reload SharpMT on my work laptop, although even if I had reloaded it, I wouldn't have had time to post.
I think for the last month, I've averaged over 70 hours worked per week.
And not only has there been lots of hours, but lots of stress. I did spend about three hours last week doing something work related that was really cool and enjoyable - one of those "I can't believe I'm getting paid to do this cause I'd gladly pay to get to do it" kind of things; unfortunately, I can't talk about it.
Last weekend, I ended up missing a day's worth of CAP training because I had to work on Saturday. I did manage to get in a bit of flying in the rental Archer on Sunday - just enough time to break 100 hours total time.
Hopefully, a respite from the work grind is in sight - I think I will get a bit of a break in another two weeks, at least until the client decides whether we will make the final cut.
My thumb still isn't doing great. I ended up with a thick scar which hurts and limits my ability to fully flex my thumb. There appears to be an accumulation of fluid under the scar which is causing some pain. I can use the thumb, it just hurts now and then, and is a bit of a bother. Not the end of the world, just annoying.
I worked most of yesterday, but I did manage to get out to fly a sundown patrol. I really enjoyed the flying. I've been reading a new (to me) book on flying which stresses the concept of control pressures rather than control movements, and I think last evening, I finally started to "get it." I also finally started to "get" the concept that there is a lag between a control input, and the aircraft's response. This all added up to me flying much more smoothly, which was very nice. My landing left a bit to be desired in terms of smoothness, but overall, it was a great evening of flying.
I haven't been exercising lately. I also haven't been getting enough sleep. Because I'm tired, and busy, I end up eating more / bad stuff to try to get some energy. Needless to say, the scale has not been kind... I know I need to get back to exercising, as this would increase my energy and reduce my appetite, which would stop the weight gain. Get that whole positive cycle thing started again...
Maybe today was the first step... I took a break from work, and Jeanie and I went for a walk on the beach. Now if I can just force myself to keep it up...
Well, I guess I'd better get back to work... no rest for the weary...
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Posted by David at June 11, 2006 08:48 PM