The only problem is, I've had a CRAZY amount of down time. Like, really crazy. If you could see my time sheet, the bottom half would look something like this:
| Down Time - no work | 11/14/13 | 5.00 |
| Down Time - no work | 11/15/13 | 6.00 |
| Down Time - no work | 11/18/13 | 7.00 |
| Down Time - no work | 11/21/13 | 3.00 |
| Down Time - no work | 11/22/13 | 4.00 |
So what do I do with all of this extra time? GREAT question. I've been struggling to figure out how to use this time well. You would think that since I have the internet at my fingertips I wouldn't be bored, right?
wrong. you see, I have this chronic problem where I get bored way too easily. It's hard for me to sit still when I have a whole day stretching out in front of me with (potentially) (most likely) very little coming my way. I like being busy. I like helping people. I like making a difference and getting things done. So, when I am sitting here for hours on end reading blog posts...that feels like a waste of time to me. Sure, I can read worthwhile material, but there are only so Gospel Coalition articles I can read before my mind starts to wander and I want to poke my eyes out.
I think one of the most frustrating things about this situation (other than the day going by excruciatingly slowly) is that it tends to make me lazy. You see, I sit her all day hoping for work, and then when I get some i'm like "dang it, i wanted to leave early!" or something like that. Ha, one of my friends suggested I title this post "reflections of a lazy person", which wouldn't have been that far off. I do like working hard, but it's easy for me to fall into laziness when I haven't been doing anything all day.
Any ideas for me of ways I can spend this "free" time well? I'm thinking some scripture memorization is in order...
I just sent my manager and email asking her to sit down and talk about possible projects I can take over/if I could help others on the team/expectations.
Fingers crossed!
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