Randomness for the week of 5/13-5/19
When I was a kid, a day seemed like a year. If someone told me that I had to wait a month for something to happen, I'd be in agony over how slowly that time passed. That's all different now.
Now, I would love for time to slow down to an agonizingly slow pace.
- On Tuesday, I received confirmation that my Project UNIFY grant application was accepted, and fully funded. This is a huge project with aspects that will reach into every aspect of our programs to change it for the better. If implemented correctly, we're going to see a tremendous about of growth over the next few years. We'll also see increased efficiency and sustainability in what we do. It changes our approach; it will affect every singe aspect of our organization. And believe me, I'm not exaggerating when I describe it this way. Click here for the SOSC web page on our School Partnership Programs and Project UNIFY. Admittedly, the page needs a complete overhaul, including much more information about what we're doing, but keep checking it for updates if you're interested.
- Within the past few months I'v gained a renewed sense of drive and loyalty to my career. It's funny how quickly things can change. At the end of last year, I was ready to make a career change.
- I'm getting increasingly annoyed with myself for not following through on things I tell myself that I should do. Best example is me constantly saying "I need to eat better. Smaller portions and more cooking at home." Then using the excuse of "my busy schedule" or "I'm too tired" to back out of it.
- Speaking about (not) eating better: one of the best things I've ever eaten was the pastrami chili cheese fries, from The Hat, I had for dinner last night. So good but, the chances of me ordering it again are pretty slim. That is, unless there are 10 other people I can share it with. So much food. I didn't take a picture of mine, but my friend Elissa took a pic before her and her husband tackled it a few weeks ago. View it here.
- No "Things I didn't tweet this week" post because I simply didn't have a lot of time for Twitter (or any other social network). And, when I did have the time, I didn't "filter" what I did post.
- Family and friends are surprised when I tell them how much busier things are (as we're all already very busy as it is). I think there's an even greater need, and sense of urgency, to really focus on making time for them as we move forward. Especially important is that my wife and I make it a real point to turn off work and spend real time together.