10 Minutes - I Shipped Off My Mom's Birthday Present Today

Hi. It's Joe.

I mailed off a birthday present to my mom today. I know it is risky to disclose that here, because I think my mom might actually read this blog. I know my dad does, but I am sure he will keep a secret. In any case, I am not going to give away the surprise.

Today, I worked from home, because this morning in Cambridge, we had "white out" snow conditions. It didn't last too long, but it was timed to perfectly interfere with my commute. I actually tried to go in, but the roads were insane. I love my job, but there is no sense risking your life and experiencing undue stress, when it isn't necessary. And with my current employer, it isn't. Unlike the vitamin company I used to work at, my new employer is totally in the 21st century, and I can telecommute right on in, with very little effort. The connection is a little less responsive, due to the Internet, but I can work longer to compensate mainly because I can save 90 minutes of driving. There are also far fewer interruptions when I work at home. The couple of times I tried to work at home at my last job, my harassing boss would make a point to try to disrupt me, then when he was successful, he would use it as an illustration of what a bad idea working from home was. But I had better stop talking about that job now. I get too worked up. Suffice it to say, I "fired" that boss and I have never been happier with any decision I have ever made in my professional life.

Because, now, I am rocking and rolling in every way.

I worked pretty late tonight, and I am a bit drained, but I am going to try and squeeze in an hour of piano practice. I might not get to Welsh tonight, and I am OK with that. I have been progressing nicely with the Welsh, but the piano needs a lot of work. For some reason I cannot fully explain, I suck at piano. I mean, I have good posture and hand position, but the music itself just will not sink in.

So I just keep at it. What else is a rock-n-roll warrior to do? I enjoy piano. I just suck at it. I enjoy math and physics too, but I totally suck at those.

I hope I am not getting sick. Early night and lots of water should knock this slight sicky feeling right on back. It is very slight. Mind over matter.

Time.