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| Venting |
| Thursday, March 11, 2010 |
I have to vent out somewhere right? I mean I am not cribbing, or complaining, I just need to let it out of my
system.
This week has been super hectic with travelling every day for all day meetings. I stayed overnight yesterday, which
was fine, I had a good time at a friend's place. I had Idiyappam and yummy veggie. I am all ready to go home today.
What happens, flight is delayed. And so here I am sitting at the gate, waiting, it will be another hour before I
get to San Jose.
I like it there. I like it here. I like it both, why cannot I have both :--(
I like being in the eye of the storm, I am happy to be doing something worthwhile, but I need more strength and
stamina to take it all.
I was asking a lady I greatly admire at lunch today, how she manages such high pressure work, kids, cooking, and
she said she sleeps only 4 hours a day. I know big boss sleeps only 4 hours a day. And I know yet another person
that sleeps only 4-5hrs a day. I need 7-8 hours. I can sleep like a baby, if I wanted to. May be I should start
reducing my sleep hours if I really want to do all I want to do. I want to improve my energy levels. Dont want to
fall dead everytime I travel. I mean I dont right now, but I dont know my productivity to go down because of some
unforseen things.
I missed workout three days, which is very bad.
I mean, its not I dont like it. I like this. I like what I am doing, I like being busy, but I just need more energy
to handle it successfully, without being bogged down with a 'why me?'
Life before moving to the Bay was bliss! I could leave home at 7:50 for an 8AM meeting. Now I have to leave atleast
35mins before. There are perks for living in a small town, almost run by the only company in the town. Now travel
is a major part of my week, and its really bugging.
What is more frustrating is something at work not happening. I feel like shouting what the hell?!
Yes, I know this too shall end. And I know I will miss the pressure filled days, of doing something important,
being part of an important mission once that happens.
I want to enjoy this phase, not crib. Hope I can do that.
Ok boarding now. Ta ta! |
posted by SK @ 7:14 PM  |
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SK: This isnt unusual right, when work really gets hectic for sometime. There is always a calm after storm atleast work-wise.
plus from what i have seen, it is better to speak up and delegate - From what i see the culture here doesnt look down upon just because you speak up:) Just saying, and when you do give up stuff, you can give up what you think isnt important.
Or if the problem is due to the cross-site working then yeah, you have to wait out till you can make a move to something that doesnt require travelling.
Just couple of thoughts, my intention wasnt to preach:)
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I know of a person who suffered from alzheimers's disease and the doctor said that one of the reasons for getting the condition is inadequate sleep during the prime youth years. This person slogged in his 30s and 40s sleeping only 3-4 hours most of the days working different shifts. He contacted the disease in his late 50s and passed away after 10 yrs. There is still lot of research going on about this disease but somehow this reasoning stayed with me.
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:) Awww.. SK. Nobody enjoys the storm. They enjoy the lull after the storm and marvel at how they lived through it:)
And 35 mins commute na move closer to work. Simple.
And please don't be stupid and get carried away by what other say. When people ask me I tell them I often work from home. I sleep like 4 hours.
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yena analum thungardhu mattum koraika koodadhu..even i havent read for the sem exam i sleep off..min 8 hour sleep..free
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Sachita,
Thanks! Not preachy at all :--) Delegate-a, everyone is overloaded. And yes, I just have to ride it out and wait.
rrmom,
You are right, and I am scared of falling ill. But another part of me, wants to make the most of life, after all life is too short, what is the point in living longer, not doing all we want to do? 4hrs is too less I agree, 5-6hrs should be doable without consequences.
Bodhi,
Not so simple, when there are two people in the household ;--)
Do you really sleep for only 4 hrs or chumma kadhaiya?
Soin,
hahaha, how can we manage when responsibilities increase? Food for thought.
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Of course not. I sleep for 8 hours on weekdays and 10 hours on weekends. See you believed me again.
-KB
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Same pinch- I am a sleepy head too! Whats important is how much energy we have when we are awake, not how long we are awake.
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SK: This isnt unusual right, when work really gets hectic for sometime. There is always a calm after storm atleast work-wise.
plus from what i have seen, it is better to speak up and delegate - From what i see the culture here doesnt look down upon just because you speak up:) Just saying, and when you do give up stuff, you can give up what you think isnt important.
Or if the problem is due to the cross-site working then yeah, you have to wait out till you can make a move to something that doesnt require travelling.
Just couple of thoughts, my intention wasnt to preach:)