Stress Managment

So, like most everyone else, I have people who expect things that simply cannot be done. This is not because of a lack of effort or desire, but because you have things in life that are just outside of your control, yet have a direct bearing on you.

Things like shipping companies. Curse them and Bless them at the same time.

I find, after some time, that the best way to manage these types of stressful moments is to be fully prepared, able to answer any questionyou can think of, and a few you wouldn't for good measure. People are strange, and can ask off the wall question,or have great insight and try to ferret out a fault or omission.

Be true, and be concise. Give your info, and leave no room to be questioned further. This impresses those who seek to challenge, and puts fear in those who lack the courage to speak their mind. Either way, it puts the pressure off of you.

A shill for the Swoosh. . .

So, Nike has a little ad campaign for the world Cup. Granted they're just out to make a ton of money off of the backs and gnarled fingers of the poor Bangladeshi and Guatemalan peasants who make the items, but since I can't change that by myself. . . shop away, America!

Sports

I'm coming out of the closet.

I love soccer.

A sigh of relief comes from my wife right about now. :)

I have since I was a boy. One look at me would tell you that I haven't played, and truthfully until recently I didn't even think about it. But I'm coming to terms with myself, and I'm going to focus on the things that I have wanted to do. I'm too late to do anything serious with it. Some doors are closed. However, that doesn't mean that they all are.

I want to be out there on the pitch. I want to run and find space, take the pass and set up the man coming open. I want to kick the snot out of the ball and have it bend to my will.

but fitness comes first.


More coming.