Month: February 2024

February 29, 2024

Wishing for retirement

Artificial Intelligence (AI).

The CEO of NVidia advises that people should stop learning how to write code due to the emergence of AI, which is a testament to the rapid decline of jobs in the Technology business sector. Meanwhile, somebody scammed a family for a Willy Wonka Experience because of AI.

My job continues having me learn to write code and automate Google Forms; they hired me as a project manager, yet I have been doing very little project management for the past eighteen months. I wish I could retire.

Virgil (Mike Jones) died at 61.

Richard Lewis died at 76.

I went to the CVS Pharmacy for sinus and cold medicine yesterday. I showed my ID to the woman behind the counter. She reviewed it for several seconds, and as she handed it back to me, she said, “Wow, you look better than my dad.” I wasn’t sure whether to appreciate the compliment or be sympathetic to her father. 

Happy Thursday.

February 28, 2024

Game of roulette.

We had a mandatory “All Hands Town Hall” meeting via Zoom yesterday. The video conference call had maximum attendance, and many of us could not join. It became a game of roulette with every attempt to access the meeting.

I slept through the night for the second straight day and felt much better from this cold.

This morning, I learned that France wants to send troops to help Ukraine, Sweden is now a member of NATO, Sony laid off 900 employees, Macy’s is closing 150 stores, and Marvel Studios laid out the schedule for their following seven films.

My boss is back in the office today. Today, she will want to know what I accomplished while she was out; it should be a quick conversation.

Happy Hump Day.

February 27, 2024

That overwhelming feeling.

I woke up feeling better.

Plans changed regarding my brother’s visit, so we will look at meeting up later this year. I learned that Ole Anderson died. Our department management is returning to work; here comes that overwhelming feeling.

Happy Tuesday.

February 26, 2024

Negative impact.

Yesterday, I watched the film “Oppenheimer.” There was a lot to take in while watching. Some scenes did not connect well, and the film’s reveal of the animosity between Oppenheimer and Strauss could have been better. Despite all of that, the cinematography was excellent, and I enjoyed the underlying story of Oppeheimer’s moral dilemma. Overall, I liked it.

I had another strange dream last night. I am getting over this cold; I want to take a sick day, but that will negatively impact me.

February 25, 2024

On the mend.

I dreamed last night that I was in a white room, and this little black and brown Yorkie ran up to me excitedly. I realized it was Maxx, and he was playing with Peppers, Scooter, and Sammy. Seeing them all together made me cry.

That “under the weather” feeling has turned into a cold, but I am beginning to feel better.

Happy Sunday.

February 24, 2024

Naps required.

I woke up early on a Saturday morning and saw the moon in the clouds. Then I watched the WWE’s “Elimination Chamber” premium live event on Peacock.

I’m still feeling under the weather. I might need a nap soon.

Happy Saturday.

February 23, 2024

Who knows what today will bring?

Yesterday, we had no department leadership working due to our VP and Supervisor taking a vacation this week, and our manager who was covering called out sick.

Who knows what today will bring?

I’m feeling under the weather this morning, but at least I will have the weekend to recover.

Happy Friday.

February 21, 2024

Foggy.

A foggy and rainy morning.

I learned that 150,000 student loans received forgiveness (~$1.2bn), a restaurant fired a staff worker after receiving a $10k tip, and a millennial decided she is no longer hiring boomers.

My work life is in a desperate need of change.

Happy Hump Day.

February 20, 2024

Trying to warn me.

Rainy weather this morning.

I dreamed last night that I rear-ended a moving vehicle, causing it to flip into oncoming traffic and causing a yellow SUV to flip and crash. This morning, I caught this video.

Maybe the universe is trying to warn me.

February 19, 2024

The weather is unreal.

I woke up, forgetting today was a company holiday.  

Yesterday, I watched the NBA All-Star game and the 211-point record set by the Eastern Conference team. It was an entertaining game.

The weather situation in California is unreal.  

Back to work tomorrow. Happy Monday.

February 18, 2024

Resurgence.

I read someone’s post on X (Twitter) that contained a comparison list of identical events from 2020 and 2024. It’s an eerie read, to be honest. Then I learned that the measles is making a resurgence.

The weather is much warmer today than expected, so I spent time outside. Mental preparation for the coming week is in progress. Happy Sunday.

February 15, 2024

Becoming excessive.

My consumption of Red Bull is becoming excessive.

Yesterday, one of the managers told me that my new assignment would get my face out there in the organization. At my age and anxiety levels, I prefer to be in the flow of traffic, not directly in front of it.

I should be more direct with my goals and not let others decide.

Happy Thursday.

February 14, 2024

Dressed in Black.

Today is Valentine’s Day. A committee at my job sent an email yesterday “encouraging you to get in the spirit by wearing your favorite Valentine’s Day colors.” So, I dressed in black; my wife found it hilarious.

February 12, 2024

Front and center.

Technology denied my request for caffeine. Neither the vending machine nor the coffee machine were working this morning.

Marvel Studios released a teaser trailer for Deadpool 3: “Deadpool and Wolverine.”

Four meetings today have me front and center, and my “spider-sense” is tingling.” I wish the weekends were longer.

Happy Monday.

February 11, 2024

Let’s do it again.

I had fun at the AEW show last night; the fans in my section were hilarious and I enjoyed seeing some of my favorite wrestlers in person. I might do it again in the future. 

The Superbowl is today, Chiefs and 49ers; Taylor Swift fans must be very excited. Joe Montana’s probably conflicted. I always look forward to the commercials.

Happy Sunday.

February 10, 2024

Televised event.

It’s Superbowl weekend; the Chiefs and the 49ers are in town for Sunday’s game. Tonight, I am attending an All Elite Wrestling televised event. I haven’t attended a televised wrestling show in over five years; it should be fun.

It’s also the Lunar New Year, and we have entered the Year of the Dragon.

Have a great weekend.