There is one part of my job that I detest and what makes it worse is that I know it's a good program for the students. Anyway it's been especially difficult this year even though by the end of last year I was in the process of trying to make this year easier. No matter how hard I try to make things go smoothly there is one person who keeps throwing up roadblocks. It doesn't help that he's an alum of this school (they're an interesting sort), a lawyer (strike 2) and, um, may suffer from short man syndrome (strike 3). Anyway I think I've solved the big problem for this trip and it looks like we're cancelling trip 3. So I have some time to work out kinks for trip 4 which is later next semester.
In the meantime, in order to battle the slight depression about work, home, etc. that I've been having, I've decided to go back to the gym for real. Oh and I've giving up red meat again. And I'm going to dive into reading, hobbies, etc. I'm trying to find a way to love work again but I've been here over 4 years here and I get antsy. I feel like I'm not my best at work and I don't like that feeling. Any suggestions?