I just don't know

So, in terms of work, I have a ton... It seems like an insurmountable mountain. But, having all of that work makes me feel secure. It gives me the comfort of security in my position. The takeover of my company and the lack of new projects makes me nervous and I HATE it. If I was single, all of this would affect me differently. But, supporting my family is one of the most important aspects of my life and I want nothing more than the security of a job. I would do anything to take care of them.

Ok, got that off of my chest... So, I had to travel to the big city today. Chicago is so huge. I had to present to the customer on the 38th floor of some building in the city. I cannot imagine why people want to live in that chaos. I love my life in suburbia.

Finally, go watch "Forgetting Sarah Marshall." It is such a funny film. And, most of all.... Thank you all

Being home for a second...or so...

After being home for 45 hours, I am now in Santa Barbara. I love being here because it is so beautiful, but I wish I could have stayed home. I planned this trip a while ago not knowing about what my travel schedule would be... Dallas last week, SB this week and Chicago next week. I am going to be tired of travelling (actually, that happened sometime in April... LOL...).

On a personal note, I can't believe that my little girl will be 8 a week from today. I am so proud of her...

My room at the Dallas Marriott

Here is a picture, from the website, of my room...
The only thing missing is Marble Columns...
Here is the description of the room:

"Your exclusive retreat awaits with our spacious and stylish Concierge Level guest rooms, featuring 32-inch flat panel televisions, flexible work area, plush bedding and access to the Conceirge Lounge. "

My stay in the Dallas Marriott Quorum

So, I am in Dallas again this week. I am in a new hotel this week. Last time, I stayed in a crappy Residence Inn (I don't recommend it). This hotel is very swanky for a Marriott, plus my room is right next to the Concierge lounge (which is right by the elevator). You can't, in my opinion, get a better room.

I have come to the conclusion that travelling after long spells of being home is harder than travelling every week. While every week travel sucks, we all get used to the schedule. When I am home for an extended period of time, I find it more difficult emotionally (and so does my wife). Now, don't get me wrong... I'd love to be home all of the time.

All of this craziness of the last 12 months with the layoff, the new job, the travel, etc. has really made me realize what an amazing, wonderful person to which I am married. She is strong and confident. She smart and beautiful. She is sensitive and able. She is... thank God... my wife.

Frustrating Day...

So often, my work day is themed (i.e. many similar things happen/occur on the same day).
Today's theme was WASTE ROY'S TIME.

1. Worked on unnamed task #1: Informed that this item worked one way. Informed the customer of my findings. Informed of correct way for the item to work.
2. Worked on unnamed task #2: Provided with three different views about the same item from people on the project. No one seems to know or is on the same page. This doesn't change that I have to write about this item.
3. Worked on unnamed task #3: Worked on a task via emails, writing, mapping, etc. Emailed work to everyone. An email from another source showed that someone else, who would know better, had worked on different version of the document. I wish someone would have told me.
4. Finally, worked on task #3 above, until 1am. Save file. Open file to add something and get MS Word message that my file was corrupted... WTF... Thank God I have dealt with this before. I opened the file in MS WordPad and saved a new version (I still had to re-format it).

Finally, I plan to travel on Monday to Dallas... GD Hurricane...

1. Flights are all screwed up...
2. Rental cars are scarce...
3. Hotel rooms are

Last Log on the fire...

The title may make you wonder what the heck I am talking about, but those who know me have probably figured out what I mean...

Am I getting burned out?

I am just so tired... Working a lot and travelling a lot (although I might not travel next week - that would be staying home 3 out of 4 week.) I do love being home, but working from home can be difficult. I really wish I could start at 8:30 and leave at 5 everyday.

My wife is worried about me. She really cares about me in such a deep, amazing way. But, I will be OK. Work will slow down in due time. In the meantime, it probably makes sense to take a few minutes from my 12-15 hours days to place my bait out there for other fishermen.... wink, wink...

New CD out...

So, Jesus H. Christ has a new album out... I can't wait to get it.
The first album was great. This one is sure to be awesome...

Check it out..
http://cdbaby.com/cd/jesushchrist2

(CD Baby is a online record store that sells albums by independent musicians).