Well promises made but not kept hehehe. At least I can confidently say that it was not a lack of motivation that has kept me from posting. I have been using most of my motivational strength to keep my head above water this past month.
As if scripted in some dark comedy of my life, the major activities that I have been tasked with in the two projects I have been given responsibility for have decided to coincide – meaning long, stressful, often frantic days trying to accomplish the most possible in the least amount of time given. Frustration does not adequately describe work life from day to day. It is hard to feel accomplished when it seems like you move from resolving one problem to resolving the next, only to have the first one resurface. There are many parts of my job that I enjoy greatly and feel like I can comfortably say that I am good at. However, there are others that I just can’t seem to get right. Asking for support becomes difficult when the expectations are quite high. But all I can do is try my best.
Luckily, home life provides much needed relief and escape, all be it too short given the long days. Kat has been wonderful as always listening to my venting rants with much patience. I try to use my weekends productively for travel and relaxation, going for a camping and beach weekend and most recently a return visit to Swaziland. We have also carved out quite the social circle here, including some Canadian friends. There is always something to do or someone to hang out with for the most part. The problem is finding the time and energy.
I recently joined a gym with Kat so that we can get into better shape (especially with the real good weather to come). It also helps in unwinding from work; though the motivation is hard to come by sometimes (luckily the price of membership is quite the incentive). The facilities are very nice and have lots to offer, but factoring a daily visit into the schedule can be tricky and has meant I am often rushing from work to home, and from home to the gym, or grocery shopping.
I guess it is all about routine and balance. With time perhaps it will become ‘normal’ and the stress will either become familiar or bearable. It is amazing how quickly these past months have come and gone.
Time marches on my friends. I will post again soon.
As if scripted in some dark comedy of my life, the major activities that I have been tasked with in the two projects I have been given responsibility for have decided to coincide – meaning long, stressful, often frantic days trying to accomplish the most possible in the least amount of time given. Frustration does not adequately describe work life from day to day. It is hard to feel accomplished when it seems like you move from resolving one problem to resolving the next, only to have the first one resurface. There are many parts of my job that I enjoy greatly and feel like I can comfortably say that I am good at. However, there are others that I just can’t seem to get right. Asking for support becomes difficult when the expectations are quite high. But all I can do is try my best.
Luckily, home life provides much needed relief and escape, all be it too short given the long days. Kat has been wonderful as always listening to my venting rants with much patience. I try to use my weekends productively for travel and relaxation, going for a camping and beach weekend and most recently a return visit to Swaziland. We have also carved out quite the social circle here, including some Canadian friends. There is always something to do or someone to hang out with for the most part. The problem is finding the time and energy.
I recently joined a gym with Kat so that we can get into better shape (especially with the real good weather to come). It also helps in unwinding from work; though the motivation is hard to come by sometimes (luckily the price of membership is quite the incentive). The facilities are very nice and have lots to offer, but factoring a daily visit into the schedule can be tricky and has meant I am often rushing from work to home, and from home to the gym, or grocery shopping.
I guess it is all about routine and balance. With time perhaps it will become ‘normal’ and the stress will either become familiar or bearable. It is amazing how quickly these past months have come and gone.
Time marches on my friends. I will post again soon.
