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unforth ([personal profile] unforth) wrote2008-03-06 07:05 pm

Insert Whine

Well, today was the first day over 8 hours, and neatly completed the first 7 day stretch with more than 40 hours. Meanwhile, according to my time sheet, I've worked every day since February 3rd except for 3 of the days when I was too busy taking care of my grandfather and the day I was in Chicago. Somehow, wasting time on this analysis of my time sheet makes me feel better. That's why it's whining.

And it's gonna get much, much worse. We just FINALLY received confirmation that we're writing a third grant (with 9 days to go, ugh!) and I haven't even started it. Somehow, knowing I have to pound out a third of these things and the full proposal for a completely different project by Monday greatly dulls the triumph I should have felt when I sent off the second completed first draft for its first batch of edits.

I shouldn't whine. I know I shouldn't. The tough times in this job are more than counter balanced by the times that are easy as can be and very pleasant. But it's really hard to appreciate that when I think of how many hours I'll be working this weekend.

[identity profile] ultimabaka.livejournal.com 2008-03-07 01:43 am (UTC)(link)
Good luck out there sexy lady...work hard, and bring home the bacon $ *huggle*

[identity profile] unforth.livejournal.com 2008-03-08 12:35 am (UTC)(link)
Oh yeah, that's what I do. Lots and lots of pork. Sigh. :)

[identity profile] ultimabaka.livejournal.com 2008-03-08 03:02 am (UTC)(link)
haha insert bad joke involving pork, sausage, or whatever suits your fancy here ;)

[identity profile] d-c-m.livejournal.com 2008-03-07 03:38 am (UTC)(link)
*big hug and frozen daiquiri with no calories and no hangover* I know what you mean sweetie. :)

[identity profile] unforth.livejournal.com 2008-03-08 12:36 am (UTC)(link)
I'll sign up for anything delicious with no side affects - and hugs. ;) Thanks, hun.

[identity profile] d-c-m.livejournal.com 2008-03-08 12:52 am (UTC)(link)
My pleasure sweetie! I think of you often and hope that you are well. You are such a cool and fun person!! :) Plus you're hawt too!!

[identity profile] sapphohestia.livejournal.com 2008-03-07 04:43 am (UTC)(link)
*hug* Hold in there. When you finish all this, we should do something fun to get you away from all of this. Good Luck.

[identity profile] unforth.livejournal.com 2008-03-08 12:36 am (UTC)(link)
Hell yeah. Any chance of that May camping trip? The more I've thought about it, the more I've wanted to.

[identity profile] sapphohestia.livejournal.com 2008-03-08 01:55 pm (UTC)(link)
Eeep - need to get back to planning that! I'd still love to.

[identity profile] batgirl-raff.livejournal.com 2008-03-07 12:54 pm (UTC)(link)
Whining while writing grants is *always* okay :)
Good luck!

[identity profile] unforth.livejournal.com 2008-03-08 12:36 am (UTC)(link)
Thanks. When do you hear back about your own grant, by the by?

[identity profile] mistress-sin.livejournal.com 2008-03-07 01:58 pm (UTC)(link)
think happy thoughts (even if they may be murderous thoughts) . . .

*HUGGLES* just remember, in the end it will be all worth it and there is a shiny PS3 that will get some loving once work is finished.

[identity profile] unforth.livejournal.com 2008-03-08 12:37 am (UTC)(link)
In truth, I'm more excited to get some time off and join you in preparations. :) Now that I'm really looking forward to. ;)