Apparently this month is nearing its end and I have again become lax in updating. I suppose the lack of my laptop has caused me to spend a bit less time in front of the computer than I have done in recent times. This is most probably a good thing, because really what is the need to sit in front of a computer all the damn time and accomplishing little to nothing with my life. Not that I am accomplishing a whole lot more otherwise, but I feel better, I have time to work on the Wright Flyer. I have had some time to go out and spend the time with friends and get some work done. I wish I had some more equipment in here to get some things done like I would want to, such as the model building.

My working has come to a halt, the HP MMR has been completed and I am now done with this stint through ARC it seems. After my day on Monday, I can’t say that I am entirely disappointed either. I was sent to Saginaw to do the SBC office out there, they have apparently been done for a few months. Little good does thi sdo me after driving 3 hours to get to the site in some pretty bad weather. Well essentailly I do no work and get to clock my minimum 3 hours of labor plus getting paid the drive time. They then decide since I am out that way that I should be able to do the Sandusky, MI site. So I drive the 1:30 over there to replace the memopry in 1 computer. So essentially I have completed 10 minutes worth of labor and will get to clock in for a hour for this job. That leaves me at 4 hours of billable labor and 9 hours of billable travel time, and the expensing of 511.7 miles. I got to see Jen so the whole trip was worthwhile.

I was able to finish out the SBC GR site and thus end the contracting stint, but I was also able to land an interview with a company out of Holland. So I had my interview, then a second interview on Friday and hopefully I will be hearing something back early this coming week that I will be starting there soon. That would be great, as much as I really don’t want to work again, it will be the necessary evil to pay the bills that I unfortunately incurr and hopefully lead somewhere.

The celebrationg of Tyler’s birthday on Thursday at Raggs and the anchor was a fun experience as it always is hanging out with those fellas. It was a toss up for the night, was it more fun going to dinner with Abby, Jen, Bonnie and Darrin or out for the birthday. I might have to say dinner, becaus the food is excellent, and well how could I not enjoy going out with all the ladies. Happy Birthday to Jen. While we are on the note of Birthdays, Happy Birthday to Becky, who will have her birthday upcoming. The party this weekend was definately a good time as should be expected. It was nice to be invited to join in a family gathering as I cannot really ever seem to make it in for the ones in Chicago for my family. The various drink mixes went over very well, almost surprisingly how well the Hand Grenades went. Granted I possibly had the most of those at 7, but I was unfortunately too sober. A good time was had by all, so that was good. I am going to sleep a nice night and hopefully miss the morning tomorrow.