I don't want to get into the habit of blogging at work, but on this day I think I should. I'm almost working at Ground Zero, not NYC, but Washington DC. The Pentagon isn't too far away, and the White House and Congress are within walking distance. The atmosphere today is somber. Traffic was a mess because of the dedication of the memorial at the Pentagon and they've closed some major routes to get to the city.
I was in Atlanta on 9/11/01 and I heard of the situation over the radio at work. I called my parents here in DC, and my sister left work that day as she was in the take off pattern of the plane that hit the Pentagon. Many people know people that were killed that day. It gives it a more human angle.
So how much safer are we today? Well, they may not be able to hijack an airplane, but they can definately effect something as important as the food sources. Makes you think.
Anyway, say a prayer today for the families effected in 9/11, kiss you family and/or friends and enjoy being alive.
More later.
Thursday, September 11, 2008
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
Hi! It's Me!
For all my Atl fans, this is the correct blog. I'm still trying to finalize things, but you get the general idea.
If It's Tuesday, This Must Be Ashburn...
I stayed with my parents on Sunday, and with my sister last night. It was supposed to be easier for me to prepare for a new job, but, alas, everything fell apart. The first clue should have been that she hadn't set up a bed for me, but put me on the couch. Not a bad thing, I just expected a bit more. Second thing, when I went to shower in her extra bathroom, the shower knob didn't work, so I had to shower in her bathroom. But the biggest issue is that she lives SO FAR west, my commute today was 2 hours. We left the house at 7am, drove to the Metro Station and took the train. That sucks. Tomorrow we are taking a bus all the way downtown, another 2 hour joy ride.
I think on Friday, I'm staying with Mom and Dad, at least I can sleep a bit later. (They live a lot closer to DC)
Roommate
I went out to visit a potential roommate, and I'm thinking I might take the room. Actually 2 rooms, made into one. I'll have my own bathroom, and I'll get to keep the kitties. The commute will be a bit longer than I'd like, but I can do anything for 6 months. I'll be living close to a nice area where I can walk to stores and restaurants. I'll make up my mind tomorrow and move in this weekend. I'm tired of living out of my car and trying to find anything and everything. (Is it in the car? At My Parents? In the POD?
So The New Job
Today was the first day of the New Job. The subway stop is just across the street from the building I work in. The people seem very nice, friendly and helpful. I will be having some user meetings tomorrow, getting to know the people, the applications and the expectations. This will be interesting. My day started at 5:30am and it's almost over, as I'm beat. After not working for 6 months, my first day is a LONG one.
There is a book fair at the Library of Congress on Sept 27, can't tell you who the authors are, but what the hell? I may go. I've been told there's a wine festival in a week or two, so you KNOW I'll be there. I'm making a list of all that I want to do now that I'm home again, but it keeps growing. I've never been to Harper's Ferry WVa, never been down the canal in Georgetown, I want to go down to see all the redevelopment in SouthEast DC, near the Anacostia, to name a few. We added checking out the Dranesville Tavern, and maybe a few other things. I'll keep you posted.
More later, I'm tired.
If It's Tuesday, This Must Be Ashburn...
I stayed with my parents on Sunday, and with my sister last night. It was supposed to be easier for me to prepare for a new job, but, alas, everything fell apart. The first clue should have been that she hadn't set up a bed for me, but put me on the couch. Not a bad thing, I just expected a bit more. Second thing, when I went to shower in her extra bathroom, the shower knob didn't work, so I had to shower in her bathroom. But the biggest issue is that she lives SO FAR west, my commute today was 2 hours. We left the house at 7am, drove to the Metro Station and took the train. That sucks. Tomorrow we are taking a bus all the way downtown, another 2 hour joy ride.
I think on Friday, I'm staying with Mom and Dad, at least I can sleep a bit later. (They live a lot closer to DC)
Roommate
I went out to visit a potential roommate, and I'm thinking I might take the room. Actually 2 rooms, made into one. I'll have my own bathroom, and I'll get to keep the kitties. The commute will be a bit longer than I'd like, but I can do anything for 6 months. I'll be living close to a nice area where I can walk to stores and restaurants. I'll make up my mind tomorrow and move in this weekend. I'm tired of living out of my car and trying to find anything and everything. (Is it in the car? At My Parents? In the POD?
So The New Job
Today was the first day of the New Job. The subway stop is just across the street from the building I work in. The people seem very nice, friendly and helpful. I will be having some user meetings tomorrow, getting to know the people, the applications and the expectations. This will be interesting. My day started at 5:30am and it's almost over, as I'm beat. After not working for 6 months, my first day is a LONG one.
There is a book fair at the Library of Congress on Sept 27, can't tell you who the authors are, but what the hell? I may go. I've been told there's a wine festival in a week or two, so you KNOW I'll be there. I'm making a list of all that I want to do now that I'm home again, but it keeps growing. I've never been to Harper's Ferry WVa, never been down the canal in Georgetown, I want to go down to see all the redevelopment in SouthEast DC, near the Anacostia, to name a few. We added checking out the Dranesville Tavern, and maybe a few other things. I'll keep you posted.
More later, I'm tired.
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