This is not much of a post, it should be a tweet, but it's not.
I'm sure I once mentioned Gail Schuler in relation to Brent. Or should that be, not in relation to...?
Gail has her own website on which she outlines her life with(out) Brent (and some others) in detail. Knowing she has never even attempted to really meet Brent, I'm not so worried about her though her actions and state of mind are embarrasing in some cases.
What really creeped me out is that someone(s) is updating a wiki about her: http://crazygail.com/Timeline
When you look into her world, it's impossible to tell what's real and what's make belief/fiction/wishful thinking. Well, some of it is easy to tell apart, but other parts, like who's writing what, is slowly getting lost in the chaotic pile that is Internet.
Oh, and the reason why I'm adding is, it's hard to miss it. Even if you try really hard to ignore it, if you're interested in Brent and are trying to stay updated, you're bound to come across her.
I was just scrolling through the timeline and my brain decided to read this: "She begins sending Brent Spiner videotapes of herself." I literally went in squeaky voice: "Ahh!" then locked my pc and went for a break.
Tuesday, January 28, 2014
Friday, January 24, 2014
All Doctor Who Stories
There are worlds out there where the sky's purple.
The sea’s asleep and the rivers dream.
People made of smoke and cities made of song.
Somewhere there’s danger.
Somewhere there’s injustice.
And somewhere else the tea is getting cold.
Come along, come along, we’ve got work to do.
From the fantastic Babelcolour
Wednesday, January 22, 2014
Better Not
Today I decided to write about everything I’m not, which is a whole lot. Actually, I did narrow it down to professions I once had a fleeting thought about.
I’m not a very ambitious person; I work because I need money. That doesn’t mean I don’t put in the effort, or that I don’t set goals to reach a certain level of experience and skill. I might not be very ambitious, but I am a perfectionist and I want to work at a high level, operations wise. In other words, I do set goals for my personal development.
Beside that, since I have to be at work for eight hours a day, I might just as well try to make the best of it, without upsetting myself that I’m not operating at a high level. I think, that’s my lifeline.
Looking back at what I’ve done so far in my professional life, I’m not best of the class, I’m not worst of the class, I belong to the higher level of moderately tagging along. In other words, I have a lot to improve on, but my colleagues and my manager have all faith in me. That’s good, but it nags somewhat at my mind while I’m not ambitious enough to actually do something about it except for following the slow path upward always a few steps behind the people at the top of the team.
Anyway, enough of me whining about my slow descent into insanity.
When I was a kid, about eight years old, I always wanted to be a teacher. Actually, I never wanted to be a teacher, I thought I did, because that was a profession I knew and gave me some direction at what I was learning for.
Later when I was about twelve/thirteen, I said I wanted to be a nurse. I remember one of my older cousins being impressed about my, apparently, strong conviction of what I wanted to do when I was grown up. Of course, I never really wanted to become a nurse. My first real step towards a professional life was in that direction, social didactic services. I very quickly found out I was not remotely interested in trying to help people on that level.
Throughout my whole life I wrote. Stupid, small little stories. Stupid, a bit longer little stories. I got some good grades on writing at school, but so did I for art lessons in which we had to make a study for a painting. A teacher once gave me an A+, because, he claimed, he couldn’t have done it better himself. I only once won something for my writing, I won for my drawing quite a bit. However, I don’t really see myself as a painter. I never even considered that profession. I did consider becoming a writer, but got discouraged.
I grew up in a house where you don’t even talk about becoming an artist. Now I come to think of it, we never even talked about art, except for popular music, and that was limited to me and my brother. Anything artsy fartsy was considered a social thing which you shouldn’t do as a profession. Even fleeting thoughts about it were quickly put down, usually by my mother. Art, in her opinion, doesn’t have any real value. I agree for most artists it’s hard to butter their sandwich, but calling art not very useful is a big mistake. I learnt, and my Dutch teacher laid the foundations for that belief, that stories and art can be very valuable. But I’m digressing again.
When I was younger being a musician always seemed very attractive to me. However, I quickly found out I was not talented enough. I for one can’t keep any rhythm. Another profession I’ve been wondering about it acting. Not to become an actor, I’m quite sure I don’t have the courage, nor the will to go through rejection after rejection (I also believe we have enough actors and actresses). What I’d like to find out if I’ve got the core skills to do it. With music I know I don’t, tried it out, failed. With acting, I never really tried anything, I never explored the different sides of acting, so I have no clue. Certainly something I would love to explore.
Reminds me, best advice for aspiring actors and actresses, and on which I’m actually following up: “If there’s anything else besides acting you could do, do that. If you can be discouraged to act, don’t go there.” Incidentally, that advice came from Brent. I’m not sure I’m more impressed by how good that advice seems to me, or that it was an actor giving it. Of course he also managed to give advice on that subject that does nothing for me: “Learn to type.” Yeah, these days, in any case, learn to type. So, never mind about that one.
To confuse you I will now start talking about marketing.
I followed a marketing course when I was studying. My last internship was in the marketing department of an organization. My mentor there was very eager to have me employed there. I remember him listing all the things he would teach me. A friend of mine is in marketing and I sometimes listen to whatever she’s been doing, though I haven’t heard from her for a long time. And with social media becoming more and more important in marketing, and big data and such, it sounds like another option.
Social media expert is another option I still have. At the organization I work for now, I have a colleague with whom I once planned to do presentations about social media and how to use it. It never came of it. I also went off the social media a bit. I always go off things that suddenly become very popular. Also a little flaw of me.
I am none of those things. I’m in IT, collecting information and writing specifications and I still don’t quite understand how I ended up here. I’ve never been very interested in technology, but I do like what you can do with it. I’m more interested in the inner workings of people, though psychology is not only complicated and hard, but also supplies you with templates I don’t want to work with. Neither can I be called very social.
All these things come forward in job tests. I did a few to find out what to do next. The results always say I should do something with technology and IT, and definitely not with people. I should do something in services, something were I can indepently work on something.
Wow, a lot of things I’m not.
I’m not a very ambitious person; I work because I need money. That doesn’t mean I don’t put in the effort, or that I don’t set goals to reach a certain level of experience and skill. I might not be very ambitious, but I am a perfectionist and I want to work at a high level, operations wise. In other words, I do set goals for my personal development.
Beside that, since I have to be at work for eight hours a day, I might just as well try to make the best of it, without upsetting myself that I’m not operating at a high level. I think, that’s my lifeline.
Looking back at what I’ve done so far in my professional life, I’m not best of the class, I’m not worst of the class, I belong to the higher level of moderately tagging along. In other words, I have a lot to improve on, but my colleagues and my manager have all faith in me. That’s good, but it nags somewhat at my mind while I’m not ambitious enough to actually do something about it except for following the slow path upward always a few steps behind the people at the top of the team.
Anyway, enough of me whining about my slow descent into insanity.
When I was a kid, about eight years old, I always wanted to be a teacher. Actually, I never wanted to be a teacher, I thought I did, because that was a profession I knew and gave me some direction at what I was learning for.
Later when I was about twelve/thirteen, I said I wanted to be a nurse. I remember one of my older cousins being impressed about my, apparently, strong conviction of what I wanted to do when I was grown up. Of course, I never really wanted to become a nurse. My first real step towards a professional life was in that direction, social didactic services. I very quickly found out I was not remotely interested in trying to help people on that level.
Throughout my whole life I wrote. Stupid, small little stories. Stupid, a bit longer little stories. I got some good grades on writing at school, but so did I for art lessons in which we had to make a study for a painting. A teacher once gave me an A+, because, he claimed, he couldn’t have done it better himself. I only once won something for my writing, I won for my drawing quite a bit. However, I don’t really see myself as a painter. I never even considered that profession. I did consider becoming a writer, but got discouraged.
I grew up in a house where you don’t even talk about becoming an artist. Now I come to think of it, we never even talked about art, except for popular music, and that was limited to me and my brother. Anything artsy fartsy was considered a social thing which you shouldn’t do as a profession. Even fleeting thoughts about it were quickly put down, usually by my mother. Art, in her opinion, doesn’t have any real value. I agree for most artists it’s hard to butter their sandwich, but calling art not very useful is a big mistake. I learnt, and my Dutch teacher laid the foundations for that belief, that stories and art can be very valuable. But I’m digressing again.
When I was younger being a musician always seemed very attractive to me. However, I quickly found out I was not talented enough. I for one can’t keep any rhythm. Another profession I’ve been wondering about it acting. Not to become an actor, I’m quite sure I don’t have the courage, nor the will to go through rejection after rejection (I also believe we have enough actors and actresses). What I’d like to find out if I’ve got the core skills to do it. With music I know I don’t, tried it out, failed. With acting, I never really tried anything, I never explored the different sides of acting, so I have no clue. Certainly something I would love to explore.
Reminds me, best advice for aspiring actors and actresses, and on which I’m actually following up: “If there’s anything else besides acting you could do, do that. If you can be discouraged to act, don’t go there.” Incidentally, that advice came from Brent. I’m not sure I’m more impressed by how good that advice seems to me, or that it was an actor giving it. Of course he also managed to give advice on that subject that does nothing for me: “Learn to type.” Yeah, these days, in any case, learn to type. So, never mind about that one.
To confuse you I will now start talking about marketing.
I followed a marketing course when I was studying. My last internship was in the marketing department of an organization. My mentor there was very eager to have me employed there. I remember him listing all the things he would teach me. A friend of mine is in marketing and I sometimes listen to whatever she’s been doing, though I haven’t heard from her for a long time. And with social media becoming more and more important in marketing, and big data and such, it sounds like another option.
Social media expert is another option I still have. At the organization I work for now, I have a colleague with whom I once planned to do presentations about social media and how to use it. It never came of it. I also went off the social media a bit. I always go off things that suddenly become very popular. Also a little flaw of me.
I am none of those things. I’m in IT, collecting information and writing specifications and I still don’t quite understand how I ended up here. I’ve never been very interested in technology, but I do like what you can do with it. I’m more interested in the inner workings of people, though psychology is not only complicated and hard, but also supplies you with templates I don’t want to work with. Neither can I be called very social.
All these things come forward in job tests. I did a few to find out what to do next. The results always say I should do something with technology and IT, and definitely not with people. I should do something in services, something were I can indepently work on something.
Wow, a lot of things I’m not.
Monday, January 20, 2014
So Far for the Sunglasses
This is what happened when I tried to add a caption. Thought it was funny, maybe it's not.
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| No, it really is funny. It suits him too. Ooh, suits...Njaah, never mind. |
Men in Suits....and Sunglasses
To start off this blogweek a picture of men in suits and sunglasses. And then, to promptly leave it again, no posts for the coming five days.
I'm saying that, but it doesn't really mean anything. Just go look at the picture. And if there's no new post tomorrow, have another look at the picture....or not....
Anyway....
Is Jonathan Frakes still growing?
Many other thoughts as well. Won't bore you with them.
ETA: I left the picture open on Twitter and Blogger. Every time I can't help but grin. I really like this picture. Like real gentlemen. Qqqqquiverrrrrr......... Oooookaaaaaayyyyy.....Ahum. *logs off for cold shower*
I'm saying that, but it doesn't really mean anything. Just go look at the picture. And if there's no new post tomorrow, have another look at the picture....or not....
Anyway....
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| Courtesy of @berman_rick |
Many other thoughts as well. Won't bore you with them.
ETA: I left the picture open on Twitter and Blogger. Every time I can't help but grin. I really like this picture. Like real gentlemen. Qqqqquiverrrrrr......... Oooookaaaaaayyyyy.....Ahum. *logs off for cold shower*
Friday, January 17, 2014
Good Morning Amsterdam
Today I was sent this link: Sunrise at Amsterdam Central Station
I thought I'd show off my own pictures of that same sunrise in a different location; at the Amsterdam Gaasperplas. The photo's were taken from my bedroom window.
I thought I'd show off my own pictures of that same sunrise in a different location; at the Amsterdam Gaasperplas. The photo's were taken from my bedroom window.
Tuesday, January 14, 2014
Brent's Show Again
That title sounded so lazy and bored in my head. That was not how I felt three seconds earlier. The link to the review I'm going to post inspired this tweet...and several other:
It still makes me laugh, and cringe. If only to relentlessly tease him.
Anyway, here's the link: Showtunes and Star Trek: The Brent Spiner Musical Experience
It still makes me laugh, and cringe. If only to relentlessly tease him.
Anyway, here's the link: Showtunes and Star Trek: The Brent Spiner Musical Experience
Earn to Break Rules
This works. I know, cause that's what I've been doing the last one and a half year: How to Make Your Own Rules at Work
Not that I'm trying to break the rules or change them. Well, I am a bit, but the only positive side effect is, nobody bats his eyes when I come in late, again.
Anyway, I've been putting a lot of energy in shining and growing. Mainly I did that by just picking up what my colleague didn't have the time for. It was his action point, but when he had his day off, I decided to just go ahead and get started. I sent what I thought up to him. In my case it was mainly showing initiative and working out new ideas about how our process and documents should work and should be used. I enjoyed doing that, but the most important effect is, people took notice and decided I could be trusted with bigger projects, of which I'm doing two besides all the regular things.
The only thing I really need to work on is in supporting and educating new colleagues. I have now one colleague I'm mentoring, so to speak. I'm a very impatient person with sensitivity to other people's habits. For instance, he sits next to me always whisper reading. He can't seem to read without whispering and lisping along. In the morning it's fine since I'm concentrated and burried in my own work, but in the afternoon that starts to tick me off. I know it's nothing, but it's an irritation. My problem, not his.
Still, so far, I didn't explode in irritation. So far, I manage to keep my cool and explain things. At least he's not as slow as some people I had to teach.
Another things to work on is talking to people in an out and out business meeting. Our jobs is not only to do things and tell people what we're going to do for them, but it also consists of telling people what they need to do and helping them along. My senior colleague is very good in calming heated discussions down and making people believe everything's going to be all right. I need to learn that. But like I said, I'm a very impatient person, and sensitive to other people's habits and idiosyncrasies. People tend to not listen and sprout emotion-loaded-opinions on processes, people, departments, technology, etc.
Hopefully I've grown enough next year to grow on to seniority in my function.
Not that I'm trying to break the rules or change them. Well, I am a bit, but the only positive side effect is, nobody bats his eyes when I come in late, again.
Anyway, I've been putting a lot of energy in shining and growing. Mainly I did that by just picking up what my colleague didn't have the time for. It was his action point, but when he had his day off, I decided to just go ahead and get started. I sent what I thought up to him. In my case it was mainly showing initiative and working out new ideas about how our process and documents should work and should be used. I enjoyed doing that, but the most important effect is, people took notice and decided I could be trusted with bigger projects, of which I'm doing two besides all the regular things.
The only thing I really need to work on is in supporting and educating new colleagues. I have now one colleague I'm mentoring, so to speak. I'm a very impatient person with sensitivity to other people's habits. For instance, he sits next to me always whisper reading. He can't seem to read without whispering and lisping along. In the morning it's fine since I'm concentrated and burried in my own work, but in the afternoon that starts to tick me off. I know it's nothing, but it's an irritation. My problem, not his.
Still, so far, I didn't explode in irritation. So far, I manage to keep my cool and explain things. At least he's not as slow as some people I had to teach.
Another things to work on is talking to people in an out and out business meeting. Our jobs is not only to do things and tell people what we're going to do for them, but it also consists of telling people what they need to do and helping them along. My senior colleague is very good in calming heated discussions down and making people believe everything's going to be all right. I need to learn that. But like I said, I'm a very impatient person, and sensitive to other people's habits and idiosyncrasies. People tend to not listen and sprout emotion-loaded-opinions on processes, people, departments, technology, etc.
Hopefully I've grown enough next year to grow on to seniority in my function.
Monday, January 13, 2014
Brent Did a Show
Last weekend, Brent did theatre show. It was him and a band; him talking, dancing and singing, with band playing. I knew this was happening in January, but I forgot the exact date since there was no way I was going to attend. Anyway, I’m still curious enough to check out how things went, though it took Brent’s thank you tweet (to Portland, where the show was) to remind me. All together I found two reviews. The first is from a professional reviewer and the other one from an audience member.
From the audience member I got it was fun; the only downside was the missing of a program (leaflet). From the professional I got nothing on the show except that it was maybe not brilliant, and that he was trying to remain kind, at least. The professional one was actually the first I read, which filled me with…nothing actually.
I don’t know what Brent expected to achieve, neither has he tweeted about it afterwards (except for that thank you tweet), so I don’t how he thought it went. Eventhough I don’t have any high expectations, I suspect I would find it quite interesting.
Anyway, here are the two reviews.
Professional review: 15 Things to Do in Portland (scroll down)
Hobby review: Brent Spiner was a Class Act in Portland
From the audience member I got it was fun; the only downside was the missing of a program (leaflet). From the professional I got nothing on the show except that it was maybe not brilliant, and that he was trying to remain kind, at least. The professional one was actually the first I read, which filled me with…nothing actually.
I don’t know what Brent expected to achieve, neither has he tweeted about it afterwards (except for that thank you tweet), so I don’t how he thought it went. Eventhough I don’t have any high expectations, I suspect I would find it quite interesting.
Anyway, here are the two reviews.
Professional review: 15 Things to Do in Portland (scroll down)
Hobby review: Brent Spiner was a Class Act in Portland
Friday, January 10, 2014
Rectification - Pointless Post
It turned out, the pointless post really was fairly pointless. There was also one thing that bothered me about it; In the last part of that post, I talked about how creepy fans can be and that Brent Spiner turned out to be human. Of course I was joking (I know, bad joke and not very obvious). What bothered me about it was, the link didn't really point out how creepy fans can be, but rather how weird and obnoxious, or is that rude, Brent's humour can be.
When you're a fan of Brent, or when you pay longer attention to him than really is necessary, you soon find out his brand of humour is a bit off beat, sarcastic, maybe rude and maybe even offensive. It doesn't really bother me, I've got a fairly thick skin, but I can see how people might get offended or just don't understand his sense of humour. I think it's a defense mechanism; this way he doesn't need to show anything of himself, nor does he need to reveal anything of his private life. And in some cases, he's really fucking funny. Don't read his twitter though, it's very sobering in a fan-of-Brent kinda way. Whatever that means. I suppose what I meant to say is: as a fan you very quickly find out he's definately not superman....Hah! He wish.
Pointless Post
When you're a fan of Brent, or when you pay longer attention to him than really is necessary, you soon find out his brand of humour is a bit off beat, sarcastic, maybe rude and maybe even offensive. It doesn't really bother me, I've got a fairly thick skin, but I can see how people might get offended or just don't understand his sense of humour. I think it's a defense mechanism; this way he doesn't need to show anything of himself, nor does he need to reveal anything of his private life. And in some cases, he's really fucking funny. Don't read his twitter though, it's very sobering in a fan-of-Brent kinda way. Whatever that means. I suppose what I meant to say is: as a fan you very quickly find out he's definately not superman....Hah! He wish.
Pointless Post
New Avenues
Developments are rolling in quicker and faster these days. I incidentally rolled into it all. I started using social media when most people were still finding out what Internet was. I started using it when moderating a chatroom was still done with command lines instead of just clicking on a button. I incidentally rolled into very information technical studies that propelled me into very information technological jobs. I learnt to program, I learnt to write specifications, I learnt to test and maintain, I learnt to talk to customers about it and how to use applications, software, etc; an absolutely ridiculous streak of luck that gave me knowledge and skills that could be very useful in these very information technological times of social media and apps.
I was also lucky to not only specify applications and systems, but also connections between applications and systems. I was able to build up a great spectrum of specifications writing and I'm starting to get bored with it. What I never have done before, and which I'm doing now, is specifying an application from scratch. I have been given the assignment to specify and design a whole new application. That's an exciting and terrifying assignment. However, after I've done that, I think it's time to get with the times and try a new avenue: specifying mobile apps. I already found a training that aims at people in the streets which is really what's happening; people in the streets developing and selling their own apps. What I want is developing mobile apps for organizations. This also means, eventually, I want to also move into modern marketing, which pretty much has everything to do with social media.
Anyway, something to think about.
http://www.groupon.nl/deals/grouponshopcity/app-design-cursus/32577576?nlp=&CID=NL_CRM_1_0_0_9&a=1646
I might buy this. Very likely.
I was also lucky to not only specify applications and systems, but also connections between applications and systems. I was able to build up a great spectrum of specifications writing and I'm starting to get bored with it. What I never have done before, and which I'm doing now, is specifying an application from scratch. I have been given the assignment to specify and design a whole new application. That's an exciting and terrifying assignment. However, after I've done that, I think it's time to get with the times and try a new avenue: specifying mobile apps. I already found a training that aims at people in the streets which is really what's happening; people in the streets developing and selling their own apps. What I want is developing mobile apps for organizations. This also means, eventually, I want to also move into modern marketing, which pretty much has everything to do with social media.
Anyway, something to think about.
http://www.groupon.nl/deals/grouponshopcity/app-design-cursus/32577576?nlp=&CID=NL_CRM_1_0_0_9&a=1646
I might buy this. Very likely.
Tuesday, January 7, 2014
Goals to Get Unstuck
Like a good office drone I've been updating myself on office stuff.
That's a very general remark. It doesn't say much about what I've been reading this morning. What I've been reading harks back on my on going trouble with getting ahead of life. I probably whined many times about how stuck I am and how I don't know what to do. Now, I have a very handy list that could help me, and you, get unstuck.
- Focus on process goals instead of outcome goals
- Go inward;
- Try something new;
- Network in broader circles;
- Get rid of stuff;
- Make a bold action;
- Get a therapist or coach;
- Start with ONE THING.
You can read the whole thing here: How to Set Goals When You're Feeling Stuck
That's a very general remark. It doesn't say much about what I've been reading this morning. What I've been reading harks back on my on going trouble with getting ahead of life. I probably whined many times about how stuck I am and how I don't know what to do. Now, I have a very handy list that could help me, and you, get unstuck.
- Focus on process goals instead of outcome goals
- Go inward;
- Try something new;
- Network in broader circles;
- Get rid of stuff;
- Make a bold action;
- Get a therapist or coach;
- Start with ONE THING.
You can read the whole thing here: How to Set Goals When You're Feeling Stuck
Monday, January 6, 2014
List of Fact: Ala 2014
• The passed two years haven't helped me to readers who leave me comments telling me they at least read my blog. That's okay, tho it hurts... editions in red...blogger gives now the possibility to check how many times your blog has been read. It seems people do find my blog, but don't leave comments. Gee thnx people! Or they still don't bother to read it. Turns out, most of the visit counts come from bots using my blog to only further their own advertizing.
• My computer is not ready to log on to the rkop-chatbox...still not after two years, but who cares..I don't at least...I hardly ever visit RKOP these days and I forgot what chatting is (j/k) What's RKOP? (j/k)
• The new sound boxes I bought...SUCK! With a Capital SUCK and an exclamation mark...still do...still do, but I bought new ones which make me happy...The sucky sound boxes are now near the end of their lives; one has already given up completely. I'm thinking of buying a new set for in the bedroom. Now my good boxes are slowly joining the choir of dead sound boxes. I'm thinking of buying new ones for in the livingroom and for in the bathroom and maybe for in the bedroom.
• Dennis Morris and Charlie Mingroni -without the ‘e’ at the end. I can also spell "Gyllenhaal".
• I was up at 7.00 am this morning....I could have been....I was awake and up at 7 am to empty my bladder, then went back to bed to play the Sims FreePlay. Bad (bed?) me. I was up real late. I really need to change my life rhythm. Maybe try getting up at 8.00 instead of 9.30. I'm pathetic.
• I reviewed my passed two years using my review from a couple of years ago which I recycled as well...I actually took the time to review several lists and brought them back together in a list that lists what is applicable now. I used that last revised list, see the link below.
• I'm too lazy to write a completely new review...I thought it would be funny to use this list again...See previous addition...and again. I'm wondering when this stops being funny. I might have reached that point already.
Old list
• My computer is not ready to log on to the rkop-chatbox...still not after two years, but who cares..I don't at least...I hardly ever visit RKOP these days and I forgot what chatting is (j/k) What's RKOP? (j/k)
• The new sound boxes I bought...SUCK! With a Capital SUCK and an exclamation mark...still do...still do, but I bought new ones which make me happy...The sucky sound boxes are now near the end of their lives; one has already given up completely. I'm thinking of buying a new set for in the bedroom. Now my good boxes are slowly joining the choir of dead sound boxes. I'm thinking of buying new ones for in the livingroom and for in the bathroom and maybe for in the bedroom.
• Dennis Morris and Charlie Mingroni -without the ‘e’ at the end. I can also spell "Gyllenhaal".
• I was up at 7.00 am this morning....I could have been....I was awake and up at 7 am to empty my bladder, then went back to bed to play the Sims FreePlay. Bad (bed?) me. I was up real late. I really need to change my life rhythm. Maybe try getting up at 8.00 instead of 9.30. I'm pathetic.
• I reviewed my passed two years using my review from a couple of years ago which I recycled as well...I actually took the time to review several lists and brought them back together in a list that lists what is applicable now. I used that last revised list, see the link below.
• I'm too lazy to write a completely new review...I thought it would be funny to use this list again...See previous addition...and again. I'm wondering when this stops being funny. I might have reached that point already.
Old list
Hello 2014
As usual life picks up where it left off at full speed. Hello 2014.
The last few days of 2013 I spent hanging around forgetting about everything I left behind at work. The first few days of 2014 I spent getting gradually uneasy and nervous about the year ahead. The main question this year will probably be: “How am I going to keep myself somewhat sane and comfortable?”
It’s going to be a busy year, work wise. I don’t think I’m going to take much time for myself; my private life is put back in pause mode. We’ll see how that works out. I probably need to do something about it later this year. Maybe I should not only set some business goals, but also some private goals.
There are a few:
- Healthier food/feeding pattern;
- More exercize;
- Healthier life rhythm (early bed, early up).
Business goals:
- Finishing a project and with that bringing the team/department to the next level;
- Updating skills and developing new skills (towards Information specialist);
- Promoting to a senior function.
I’m also curious who I’ll find this year. My interest in Brent is waning somewhat. I could look up some more of his films, but so far, I didn’t really feel the urge, so I didn’t yet. I saw a few. There’s also a whole series of Outer limits I could watch. Not sure I want to.
I have a status list somewhere I used to update. I think I might do it again, just for the sake of…something…
What happened to 2013? Another year gone. I have a vague recollection of things that happened in 2013…though it might have been 2012.
The last few days of 2013 I spent hanging around forgetting about everything I left behind at work. The first few days of 2014 I spent getting gradually uneasy and nervous about the year ahead. The main question this year will probably be: “How am I going to keep myself somewhat sane and comfortable?”
It’s going to be a busy year, work wise. I don’t think I’m going to take much time for myself; my private life is put back in pause mode. We’ll see how that works out. I probably need to do something about it later this year. Maybe I should not only set some business goals, but also some private goals.
There are a few:
- Healthier food/feeding pattern;
- More exercize;
- Healthier life rhythm (early bed, early up).
Business goals:
- Finishing a project and with that bringing the team/department to the next level;
- Updating skills and developing new skills (towards Information specialist);
- Promoting to a senior function.
I’m also curious who I’ll find this year. My interest in Brent is waning somewhat. I could look up some more of his films, but so far, I didn’t really feel the urge, so I didn’t yet. I saw a few. There’s also a whole series of Outer limits I could watch. Not sure I want to.
I have a status list somewhere I used to update. I think I might do it again, just for the sake of…something…
What happened to 2013? Another year gone. I have a vague recollection of things that happened in 2013…though it might have been 2012.
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