So here I am at work, listening to the beeps and clicks of other people's computer. It is a lot like Office Space - "Accounts payable, Nina speaking, please hold". I end up with a group of guys socializing most of the time. Working here is like most places, there are good things and bad things. As a veteran of company atmosphere's I'd give this one a 3 out of 10. If only I could be put in charge... Anyway, it's an OK job. I have definitely had better. I think for the longest time I was a proponent of "the grass is greener on the other side" mentality, always jumping jobs whenever a supposed better opportunity comes along. Now I am a lot more discerning. It is kind of like American Idol, finding the perfect combination of factors to make the best candidate. I am always looking, but it will take a lot to get me to leave. It's weird, I guess cause I am working for the government I feel like I have loyalty to my country. Trust me, they need it. However, technically I am a government contractor and not a government worker, so most of what I do is in terms of $$$. I could be dropped like that if they were unhappy with my work or if they switched contracting firms. There isn't much security in that - except the fact that I am good at what I do. In the computer world security is based upon the personality, skills and attitude the worker brings to the table. Anyway, I say all of this because I am thinking about hopping another fence. But, I am not sure. I do know it would be a nightmare to stay for the long haul anyways. I've been to the other side and I can say it is definitely better. I am looking for a place to call home, where I can make a big difference in people's lives. You only live once and you should make the best of it. In actuality I do have all the time in the world to search and find the best place. So we shall see. Anyway I think I'll walk to Chotsky's today(Subway) and get a shrimp shooter(roast beef sub).

Thought of the Day
[Phil Connors is stopped by the police after some crazy driving]
Phil: Yeah, three cheeseburgers, two large fries, two chocolate shakes and a large coke.
Ralph: [to Phil] And some flapjacks.
Phil: [to Cop] Too early for flapjacks?

-- Groundhog Day