Alot has been happening at work, which is a good thing. I stepped down as manager to focus on customers, and going back to just selling which I found I enjoyed a lot more. The guy who replaced me is a solid and honest human being and I can get behind that.
My old man used to say “those that can; do. Those that can’t; teach”. Getting my ideas across I found frustrating and I came to realize that I’m not great at it, at least to the extent I’d like them to get across. Plus, they say patience that has its place, but I wasn’t built around that particular enzyme. I’d rather just do it. I know that sounds contrary to what most people want to do, which is climb the latter and work their way up. I just found I had no aspirations there, and so I might as well get back to what I like doing. I’m also very competitive, and I miss that sales competition and the camaraderie of being on a team. I think I can do more good in the trenches than I can as a bureaucrat. I think I can do some good there.
So Fuck it. I’m going to do what I like doing. Life is too short. Plus, it’s just work.
I’m taking a week off next week, mostly to ride back up through my old stomping grounds, see an old friend and get some bike time in. Up to Southern Utah and back through route 66 and a lot of little Easy Rider spots that I want to get some clarity on. Some shit that has haunted me over the years that I either want to figger out and even just ride again to see how its changed.
It’s a cheap excuse for a long ride. God, I can’t wait.
Look forward to reading about your trip.