The winter doldrums have officially set in.
During the summer in Minnesota, I worked hard all day (and some nights). Friday afternoon I'd race around to clean the place up in preparation for the weekend. I'd finish in about 45 minutes or so.
Here in Texas, I work hard all day (and some nights). I don't race around in preparation for the weekend, because I have nothing to look forward to. What took me 45 minutes at the lake never gets done. 400 square feet to clean vs. 1500 square feet; no cat hair vs. 6 cats that spread themselves everywhere; energy to spare 'cuz it's almost lake time vs. no energy 'cuz it's just another weekend.
In brighter news, I've got some social events coming up to look forward to.
First up is our semi-annual customer conference, here in Texas this time. It's always a good time seeing folks from around the globe and spending the nights partying with them.
My buddy Lisa is a singer and songwriter, and she's singing at the best hotel/restaurant in Dallas November 7. She says that there are lots of single rich dudes that hang out there, and I get to hang out at the bar all night on her dime. I'm practicing the phrase "I'm with the band" in preparation. She also sings at Dallas Cowboy games, and gets a suite for the game. I guess I need to learn more about football and country music!
Then December 6 our boss is having a Christmas party, even though our company has put the kibosh on spending money. He's always paid for it out of his own pocket anyway, and this year is no different.
Then Christmas parties and open houses. The last Christmas party is held in mid-January every year by a former executive with our company. He's been inviting me for years, and I've only been able to make it twice. He and his wife are great folks, so I hope I can make it this year.
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