Keeping Up

Tired

After a 3:40a Sunday morning, waking up this Monday morning seemed nearly impossible. Though now that I am out of bed, been on a chilly walk with Miss Else, and am nearly ready to jump (well, not so much jump...) onto my bicycle and head into work I am feeling much more awake. And feeling mildly capable of making it through the day without nodding off while staring at my computer screen.

Yesterday was our third Sunday outside for my Basic Climbing Class. And it was so fun. Despite the early alarm. We hiked up through the snow near Stevens Pass. Practiced self arresting. Built snow anchors. Walked as a part of a rope team. And flew back down the mountain through powdery snow and tall trees. Being a generally chilly person, I never would have imagined myself to be one to enjoy snow. But everyone enjoys snow. Goofing around like children. And luckily, we had a bit of sunshine yesterday to keep us warm.

Some of you may remember this post. I am feeling so happy (for lack of a better word after considering for several minutes) to have the opportunity to explore the mountains a bit more.

Photos from yesterday are up here.

After a 3:40a Sunday morning, waking up this Monday morning seemed nearly impossible. Though now that I am out of bed, been on a chilly walk with Miss Else, and am nearly ready to jump (well, not so much jump...) onto my bicycle and head into work I am feeling much more awake. And feeling mildly capable of making it through the day without nodding off while staring at my computer screen.

Yesterday was our third Sunday outside for my Basic Climbing Class. And it was so fun. Despite the early alarm. We hiked up through the snow near Stevens Pass. Practiced self arresting. Built snow anchors. Walked as a part of a rope team. And flew back down the mountain through powdery snow and tall trees. Being a generally chilly person, I never would have imagined myself to be one to enjoy snow. But everyone enjoys snow. Goofing around like children. And luckily, we had a bit of sunshine yesterday to keep us warm.

Some of you may remember this post. I am feeling so happy (for lack of a better word after considering for several minutes) to have the opportunity to explore the mountains a bit more.

Photos from yesterday are up here.

Not Working

Some days I just find it difficult to sit down and work in any sort of a linear fashion. I bounce from task to task, accomplishing little. Until I lose focus completely. Then I take walks. Go to the bathroom. Check my mail. Get coffee. Today is one of those days.

Unable to decide where to begin. Or the next step. So, i am putzing. Not really working at all. I find this mildly frustrating, aware that at some point I will have a deadline, which will require many hours. Lacking the luxury of inefficient time-management.

I feel quite confident in my ability to complete tasks under pressure. A deadline looming in the near future. I am then required to think in steps. To find the most quick and efficient means to completing the clearly defined to-do list. But, without this pressure, the linear pattern I require to function in any sort of productive manner, is difficult for me to see.

And thus passes another day at the office. Not working.

Some days I just find it difficult to sit down and work in any sort of a linear fashion. I bounce from task to task, accomplishing little. Until I lose focus completely. Then I take walks. Go to the bathroom. Check my mail. Get coffee. Today is one of those days.

Unable to decide where to begin. Or the next step. So, i am putzing. Not really working at all. I find this mildly frustrating, aware that at some point I will have a deadline, which will require many hours. Lacking the luxury of inefficient time-management.

I feel quite confident in my ability to complete tasks under pressure. A deadline looming in the near future. I am then required to think in steps. To find the most quick and efficient means to completing the clearly defined to-do list. But, without this pressure, the linear pattern I require to function in any sort of productive manner, is difficult for me to see.

And thus passes another day at the office. Not working.