I have a theory about travel: the impending trip somehow controls your work environment.
I know for a fact that this is true. Einstein had the theory of relativity. I have the theory of 'all hell shall flow forth . . .'
How else does one explain a day like today just two weeks prior to our vacation?
Wide awake at 4 with head a'spinnin. Finally failing to get back to sleep . . . head into the office. Looking forward to getting work done in the quiet of the early morning hours.
Shocked by the fire alarm that required the building to be evacuated at 5:30 am.
Once we received the all-call to go back in and having made my way into my wee space, my PC wouldn't work. Problem solved for 30 minutes.
Gave up and went to the gym.
When I got back to the office after working out I realized that the reason for the non-working PC was that I had stupidly removed the network cable. 'tis a challenge to hook up to the network without the bloody connection.
Looked at 'to do' list.
Got overwhelmed.
Spilled coffee on 'to do' list.
Discovered conference for 200 people next week has close to 300 registered. Discovered that not enough meeting rooms were booked. Realized that I still have not planned MY workshop. Wondered why I have a huge conference 1 week before vacation.
Wondered if anyone would noticed if I started drinking at work.
Sadly, that was the best part of the day!
Came home and watched assorted YouTube videos of the Greek Islands.
Smiled and forgot about the bloody office.
Jerry--who gets up at 4 am-even if they can't sleep. This is really a very funny entry--particularly liked the computer part of it. Suggestion: don't worry about the workshop for 4 more days and it will be great. Have fun in Greece.
Posted by: Jane | September 17, 2009 at 01:18 AM
I think you handled it all perfectly, especially with the You Tube finish. Was there wine involved?
I'll bet you survive all this, and will appreciate your upcoming trip even more (if that's possible).
Posted by: Brad'll Do It | September 17, 2009 at 10:49 AM
Just keep saying as the count down goes..."only 14 more days, only 13 more days etc." Jerrry you are going to GREECE! I can hardly contain myself with the anticipation and I'm not even going...hang in there!
Posted by: Barb Cabot | September 17, 2009 at 01:36 PM
Isn't it amazing how therapeutic travel can be -- even before you leave!
Posted by: sandrac | September 17, 2009 at 09:12 PM
I'll tell you who Jane - people who need their heads examined - that is who! LOL
I debated wine Brad but was worried that it might put me over the edge. Now some might suggest that I was already there - those folks should just move along. :-)
YUP Barb - that does it, it really does.
I agree Sandra. I recall how hectic work got for you before your last trip to Italy.
Posted by: JDeQ | September 20, 2009 at 07:47 AM