Stop & Smell the Roses

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I think I am finally adjusting to the pace of what is my life circa 2007. On the professional level I have been thrown into the deep end with a slew of projects which will keep me busy for the next four months. I am currently in a pretty senior position in my field and that means greater responsibility and much earlier starts to the day than I am used to. (I thought the daily 8.30am sharp meetings would kill me, but I am slowly adjusting to the pace and the long work day). The work is very challenging and somewhat different to the usual design stuff I have done in the past as 99% of the stuff I am doing is of an adults-only nature.

On a personal level, I can arguably say that I am in the midst of an amazing and wonderful relationship. It seems that when I am not working, I am with her and when I am not with her, I am longing to see her again. Whether we are out and about raising hell or just simply chilling and/or enjoying one of her freaking amazing home-cooked meals… it’s always fun. Always. But it’s so damn hard to put into mere words what this person means to me and the unbridled joy and happiness she has brought into my life.

Having said that, we are going away together this coming long-weekend and I for one just cannot wait. I really need the break as for the past month I have been living on 4-5 hours sleep max per night and that has left me feeling rather drained. So much so that today at work I thought I was gonna collapse. I was struggling to keep my eyes open and at one point… and this is embarrassing to mention, I went to the bathroom and sat on the toilet to try and catch 5-10 mins of shuteye! I lasted about 30 seconds before the phone was ringing or someone was wanting to use the facilities. So tonight, I headed home after work and literally just fell in bed and had a decent couple of hours of sleep. I needed that and feel better for it.


6 Responses to “Stop & Smell the Roses”


  1. 1 Rod Williams

    1. You’re getting old.

    2. Does your girlfriend have a sister who’s single?

    :-)

  2. 2 JR

    Rod, to respond…

    1: No shit! :)
    2: She has a sis, but she ain’t single!

  3. 3 Jenny_Wong

    LMAO JR! Your new girlfriend has worn you out some!

  4. 4 James

    Nothing beats solid shut-eye mate. Since I cut out caffeine, cut down on the booze and started exercising regularly, I’ve been a baby and loving it.

  5. 5 Rod Williams

    James….you had me at “Hello”.

  6. 6 JR

    Well I drink minimal caffeine and zero alcohol - tho lately I’m a sucker for a good vodka(!) Bottom line, I used to be able to handle sleep deprivation, but no more - so Rod’s original summation of yours truly getting old… is the one to lock in!

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