Day 4

Today improved considerably as it went a long.

Originally, I was super stressed out about having to give an oral presentation to a group of brilliant and capable colleagues but it went better than expected and I got some good feed back that I will be incorporating into my fall travel presentation. I also really enjoyed the sunshine, small group discussion and overall good company that was sprinkled throughout today's activities.

I am a little sad to be making friends with so many amazing people only to turn around and never see them again. However, I suspect I may succeed in tricking at least a hand full of them into staying in touch. YAY!

I will not be sad to say goodbye to cafeteria food. Lactose intolerance and buffet style DO NOT MIX!

Tomorrow's plan: Mission Beach with the Office Boys and a relaxing flight home. I can't wait!

Day 3

I have no memory of this day. I suspect this is because my brain rebooted after it came close to exploding at the end of 12 hours of intense lecture and discussion. At least no punches were thrown during the diversity discussion.

Day 2

The Padres may suck but they have a super cool sand pit you can play in during the game and interesting fans who have been known to bark at a fan or two.

Other amusing moments from the evening include: an awkward encounter with a waitress from The Tilted Kilt and a highly competitive game of shot gun, which, I lost only to find that I had actually won when the official rules for "Shotgun" were determined the following morning.

I love my job.

Day 1

San Diego is great so far! I only wish I didn't care so much what other people think of me. I hope it's sunny for the Padres game tomorrow.

Snail's Pace People of the World!

I have no problem with you taking a little extra time to do things. I myself enjoy leisurely strolls, a slow start to the morning and an unhurried conversation. However, whenever I happen to be lallygagging, I take take great pains to insure that my need to move a little slower does not interfere with the need of others to keep up a fast pace. Many of you could stand to put this wisdom into practice.

For example, if you feel the need to buy two cart fulls of groceries that are all organic, unmarked products and you would like to use coupons for every item you are purchasing, more power to you. Just be sure to stay the hell out of the 15 item limit line. That line is for me and all my other fast paced friends who only have five minutes left of their lunch break and still need to eat.

Also, when driving, if you should feel the need to go under the speed limit, indulge in frequent and sporadic breaking or stop for pedestrians who are illegally jay walking, please stick to the right lane. The center lane is for those of us who can't afford more expensive thrills than traveling above the speed limit with little to no interruption.

You stay in your lane and I'll stay in mine. The world will be a much happier place.

Lesson Learned

So, before you start cursing your landlord and the skies above for air conditioning that doesn't work you should try flipping the off switch to on.

For Old Times Sake

http://youtube.com/watch?v=AXq2L0MRNC0