Insert Whine

[unforth]

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.

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[mistress-sin.livejournal.com]

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.

[unforth.livejournal.com]

In truth, I'm more excited to get some time off and join you in preparations. :) Now that I'm really looking forward to. ;)