Quote off?

When things are bad, we take comfort in the thought that they could always be worse. And when they are, we find hope in the thought that things are so bad that they have to get better.

Malcolm Forbes

October 22

"When I am abroad, I always make it a rule never to criticize or attack the government of my own country. I make up for lost time when I come home."

- Sir Winston Churchill

Busy Body

Has it really been that long since I wrote? Wow.

I haven't even read all that Andy wrote so far. Sorry, Andy.

This new job is crazy. I get to drive to nearly everywhere in Georgia. There isn't much time for writing or schoolwork, but I think I'll manage. Days like today are blessings. Today happens to be Columbus day, and state offices are closed. I don't know why, I just know that I'm not going to work today.

I've only been employed for ten days, so it must sound odd that I feel very relieved to have a day off. Let me explain:

• Anika started at a new daycare a week ago.
• I started this job the same day.
• The day before (Sunday, October 2) I began online classes for my BS degree.
• Monday I traveled to orientation.
• Tuesday I went to Atlanta.
• Thursday night I got back.
• Friday I went to Valdosta for the afternoon.
• The first assignments were due that day.

So I'm a little tired from traveling and new things. Sure, you can call me a wussy, but I'm still tired. I'll just have to adjust to this level of activity. It's back to Atlanta tomorrow night, and then again for three days next week. Maybe when this rush of initial training is over I can get a grip on my actual duties and get some work done.

Interesting quote today (you may have to read it twice. I did.):

Few people are capable of expressing with equanimity opinions which differ from the prejudices of their social environment. Most people are even incapable of forming such opinions.
- Albert Einstein

I would elaborate, but I haven't the desire. Just think 'G.W. Bush.'

Later.