If you're just going through the motions...

Almost done my CGA but lately, I feel like I'm just going through the motions when it comes to studying for my course. I'm having a hard time focusing on what I need to be doing and I'm falling behind quickly. I just want to be done with studying and I'm having a really hard time staying interested. Maybe I've just been in this program too long? Helpful tips to get me through one of my last courses are welcome.

Why working at home is both awesome and horrible

I think this sums it up nicely: http://theoatmeal.com/comics/working_home

It's happened again. It's Wednesday (I think) and I haven't left the house since Sunday and have no immediate plans to do so. At least I showered today.

Happiness

Is becoming more comfortable with your core misery, a form of happiness?

What does it mean to you, to be happy? Does it just mean freedom from misery or is it a fleeting feeling of joy; a high that doesn't last? How long can one sustain feelings of euphoria from new experiences? Is it the relentless pursuit of happiness that make us do stupid things like spend money we don't have on things we don't need? Why do humans adapt to their environments so darn fast and lose that high so quickly?

Silly TV shows! You're not supposed to make me think!

Secrets Of Running Speed at Runner's World

Hmmm... Sounds like a good list, but I think you can't get faster if you don't run at all!

Secrets Of Running Speed at Runner's World

UH OH!

I really don't know who's reading this, do I. Since there is a severe drought in the comments section, I sometimes forget that people might actually be tuning in to my occasional musings.

Gee, if I had known that people were actually reading this, I might actually update more often!

Anywhoo... Day 30 of marriage and I have been on the road for about half of that. Sometimes, we seem to be playing tag team with who is home when with the dog. September may see some easement in my travel schedule, but probably not with Richy's yet. Maybe I can start to settle into something of a routine, especially when school starts. Being on the road all the time, sure can take it's toll on your health: never any time to exercise and always eating in restaurants. I don't want to see another menu for a while!

I'm in the process of changing to my family name. What a pain in the butt! I guess if you change your name when you're young and don't own anything, it's not so hard. But, as a 30-something year old property owner, the list of where and how you change your name gets a bit longer. I decided to change my name because I think it means we're a team, with the same goals and life directions in mind. I think my decision was made easier because of how common my last name was; wasn't the last of my name in my generation or anything like that. Now, to decide how my new signature is going to look... retrain the brain to sign the new way is going to be fun!

If you blog and no one reads it...

If you make a blog entry and no one reads it, does it still make a (sound)?

Only a few more hours til I pick Rich up at the airport.  We've been married 19 days and have only been together for about 8 of them, and only about 4 of those days we were on our own.  Are we missing out on something?  The inital bonding period?  Or has that already happened since I moved in about 3 months before our wedding day?

Anywhooo... the wedding day was a huge party and everyone seemed to really enjoy themselves.  It was day 5 of a 10 day party since we had so many out of town guests come to visit us.  I really enjoyed seeing everyone have such a good time.

Now, on to improving my golf game.  Rich isn't going to make beating him be easy!  I figure that it will take me a few years before I get there, but maybe he'll start losing sleep when my scores start creeping up on his.

Married Feels Different

I feel a little different, now that I'm married. I feel more secure and grounded, in a way; it's hard to explain. I know that marriage often is not permanent and that even people who stay married, can drift apart after the years. It will be hard work, but worth it.

Important ingredients: common goals and communication, no expensive drug or gambling habits, respect for each other and making sure we have enough cuddle time.

Sigh... if only I didn't have to travel after only a week after getting married...