Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community - View Single Post

Willravel · 10-07-2008, 08:28 AM

A nice way to do this might be to start with a summarization of my day.

Up by 6 and at the gym by 6:15. Exercising is a zen activity for me. It's about centering myself, bringing the day in to focus. I usually get home by 7:45ish and do a quick rinse shower. I don't like using soap in the morning because I tend to have dry skin. I usually make my bed and straighten things up as I get dried off and dressed. I even sneak in a peak at TFP when I get the chance. I try to get the kettle going by 8:15 so I can have hot tea by 8:25. As the water heats up, I generally just toss nuts and fruit on a plate. I used to eat oatmeal, but I find it's a lot nicer just to pick on the spot what I feel like eating. This morning it was surprisingly fresh concord grapes, an orange, some bran crackers and some jack cheese. I turn on the news and various blogs and chow down. I brush, put some schmutz in my hair and put Jack in the back yard with some food, water, and a toy. Ch'i usually comes over to play with Jack, and I've also got neighbor kids that regularly wander into my back yard, too (though they're back in school now).

If I have time, I jump on the light rail to get to work. If I don't have time, I just jump in the car.

Work is straight forward. My position has shifted from "maverick" to more manager now, which means I'm responsible for all day to day planning as well as longer strategies. I'm fortunate in that in my work no two days are alike. I work with some very talented and capable people, and I enjoy earning their respect. Work has always been something I work to be proud of. I want what I do to help, and I want to do a good job at it.

I generally get home at around 2, as most of my job after 2 is on the phone or skype. Some times I will be on personal or professional errands. I have to check in with suppliers several times a month.

In the evening, I like to have friends/family over. I've been looking after my grandmother, who's just had surgery. She's still surprisingly lively for an octogenarian. I think I've finally convinced her that John McCain is nuts, which is quite an accomplishment.

I jump back and fourth between humble and narcissistic. Like Halx, I live inside my head a great deal. The person I talk to the most is me. I also have a really big self-sacrificing streak, which stems from self esteem issues that came from my eating disorder. My eating disorder surprisingly defines some of who I am. My exercise, my diet, and of my personal security come from my constant battle with an unhealthy relationship with food and self image.

I also have an odd relationship with my inner serial monogamist. I was extremely promiscuous from a young age until my engagement. When my relationship with her fell apart, mostly due to her wanting to try and make it work with the biological father of her daughter, I really had to step back and figure out what I wanted. It may have even seeded some trust issues deep inside my head. My relationships since then have not been bad, but I've not had the spark since then. Knowing the spark and losing it is immeasurably difficult to deal with.

Oh, and I love reading and listening to music.

10-07-2008, 08:28 AM	#7 (permalink)
Willravel ... a sort of licensed troubleshooter.	A nice way to do this might be to start with a summarization of my day. Up by 6 and at the gym by 6:15. Exercising is a zen activity for me. It's about centering myself, bringing the day in to focus. I usually get home by 7:45ish and do a quick rinse shower. I don't like using soap in the morning because I tend to have dry skin. I usually make my bed and straighten things up as I get dried off and dressed. I even sneak in a peak at TFP when I get the chance. I try to get the kettle going by 8:15 so I can have hot tea by 8:25. As the water heats up, I generally just toss nuts and fruit on a plate. I used to eat oatmeal, but I find it's a lot nicer just to pick on the spot what I feel like eating. This morning it was surprisingly fresh concord grapes, an orange, some bran crackers and some jack cheese. I turn on the news and various blogs and chow down. I brush, put some schmutz in my hair and put Jack in the back yard with some food, water, and a toy. Ch'i usually comes over to play with Jack, and I've also got neighbor kids that regularly wander into my back yard, too (though they're back in school now). If I have time, I jump on the light rail to get to work. If I don't have time, I just jump in the car. Work is straight forward. My position has shifted from "maverick" to more manager now, which means I'm responsible for all day to day planning as well as longer strategies. I'm fortunate in that in my work no two days are alike. I work with some very talented and capable people, and I enjoy earning their respect. Work has always been something I work to be proud of. I want what I do to help, and I want to do a good job at it. I generally get home at around 2, as most of my job after 2 is on the phone or skype. Some times I will be on personal or professional errands. I have to check in with suppliers several times a month. In the evening, I like to have friends/family over. I've been looking after my grandmother, who's just had surgery. She's still surprisingly lively for an octogenarian. I think I've finally convinced her that John McCain is nuts, which is quite an accomplishment. I jump back and fourth between humble and narcissistic. Like Halx, I live inside my head a great deal. The person I talk to the most is me. I also have a really big self-sacrificing streak, which stems from self esteem issues that came from my eating disorder. My eating disorder surprisingly defines some of who I am. My exercise, my diet, and of my personal security come from my constant battle with an unhealthy relationship with food and self image. I also have an odd relationship with my inner serial monogamist. I was extremely promiscuous from a young age until my engagement. When my relationship with her fell apart, mostly due to her wanting to try and make it work with the biological father of her daughter, I really had to step back and figure out what I wanted. It may have even seeded some trust issues deep inside my head. My relationships since then have not been bad, but I've not had the spark since then. Knowing the spark and losing it is immeasurably difficult to deal with. Oh, and I love reading and listening to music.