Getting Stronger

I'm a serious fan of the last 'Rocky' movie - 'Rocky Balboa'. If I was paying attention, the movie was written by Stallone himself, and if that's true... He's a wise man.

I'm a particular fan of his speech to his son, and later, himself. Something to the degree of 'Life isn't about how hard you can hit, it's about how hard you can get hit, and keep moving forward. It's about how much you can take, and keep moving forward.'

We're moving into gear at work - spring isn't far away. I'll admit, I might have hoped it would never come, but I'm getting a little more confident about our chances every day. To steal another movie line, "I think it all depends on a lot of things we don't know yet." Without worrying about surviving every spring, I know life would be easier, but I wonder if an easier job makes for a more fulfilling one?

Anywho...

I was out of town last weekend, and I'm going to be out of town next weekend, so I'm definitely looking forward to spending some quiet time at home. I'm itching to get back to work on my stories. *Grin* Yes, I did say stories. Plenty of ideas - now I just need to get down to business.

Review

Employee review time comes around annually at work. I always take the process seriously, but this year, it sparked a more personal evaluation of myself than the company ever intended. I don't feel like that's a bad thing - but I do, for the firrst time, feel like the process has followed itself through, and is truly complete.

I see what changes I need to make in my actions and attitude, and implementation is nothing more than an act of willpower. In other words - I'm back.

It has been nice to live the past month or so and pretty much do as I please with my time. Don't get me wrong, I still try to do my chores and meet my obligations, but I've also built models, watched too much T.V. and surfed the internet too long. Perhaps it has been a working vacation - but it has felt a bit like being on holiday.

Speaking of which, I'm off to La Crosse, Wisconsin for several days next week to attend an Organic Farming Conference. I know it sounds a bit odd for a chemical applicator, but there are several reasons for deciding to attend. *Grin* I have to admit, I'm even a tiny bit nervous about what I'll find, which is odd, but it's a new frontier for me both professionally and personally. It should be an interesting time.

Home? I want to say something about home. For a visit, for whatever... I find myself wanting to be there for a while. Can't say as that's always been the case.

Peace and Love,

Eric