4:34pm, mountain standard time, apartment in Chandler, Arizona, USA, Sunday afternoon, November 13, 2022. The usual morning routine; walk, workout, coffee. Later, I went to the store for some items, washed the car and vacuumed the floor mats. This afternoon was sapient packing things for my daughter and getting the house ready for my friend. Now I am watching football and enjoying a nice, fall, Arizona afternoon.
Author: mikemeyer949
Saturday in Chandler, Arizona
2:35pm, mountain standard time, apartment in Chandler, Arizona, USA, Saturday afternoon, November 12, 2022. Woke up early this morning after a good rest the night before. Went for my usual walk and worked out at the gym. Later, I ran to the store and called my mom to wish her a happy 80th birthday. She is going out for lunch with friends to celebrate. I wish I could have been there but, we will see each other at Christmas and celebrate then. I did not see my friend last night so we will get together this afternoon. Right now I am resting, watching football, packing and picking up the house.
Friday, Veterans Day, return to Arizona
6:39pm, mountain standard time, apartment in Chandler, Arizona, USA, Friday night, November, 11, 2022, Veterans Day. Got out of Palm Desert before 1:30pm this afternoon. The drive was fine; very little traffic on the roads, good music in the car and gorgeous weather all around. I forgot how nice sunsets are out here. November in Arizona is beautiful. Being back feels strange. Like, everything is familiar yet, distant at the same time. It feels as if I physically slipped into a memory. Oh well, I am a little tired. I am sure tomorrow it will all feel normal again.
Bittersweet Arizona
6:21pm, pacific standard time, hotel in Palm Desert, California, USA, Thursday evening, November 10, 2022. Heading to Arizona tomorrow after work. Originally I was going to leave at eleven, then the clinical manager needed time off. So I pushed it to three. I don’t mind staying but that is 4pm mountain time. Most of the drive will be in the dark. This weekend will be bittersweet. My friend arrives on Tuesday so this is the last week I have the apartment to myself. I will miss some things about Arizona but overall, I am ready to move on.
A professional band-aid
5:53pm, pacific standard time, hotel in Palm Desert, California, USA, Wednesday evening, November 9, 2022. Had my 90 day evaluation today. It went well. My supervisor gave me a 4 out of five rating, which means I am exceeding expectations. She highlighted my skills and energy, even calling me the “band-aid.” When a site has leadership turmoil I come in and soothe the situation. I like that analogy. I can live with being a professional band-aid right now.
Being more social
5:39pm, pacific standard time, parking lot, Palm Springs convention center, Tuesday evening, November 8, 2022. Waiting to meet up with an old work colleague. We were going to a convention mixer then dinner, but he is running late. I kind of wish I cancelled; the night is dark, it is rainy and I am a long way from my hotel. However, I always tell my daughter to be social. Time to take my own advice, suck it up and make the the best of the situation.
Trying different hotels in Palm Desert
5:32pm, pacific standard time, hotel in Palm Desert, California, USA, Monday evening, November 7, 2022. Trying a new hotel in Palm Desert this week. The first one I stayed at last week was expensive because of a convention in town. That is alright, I wanted to try a few properties, see which was best. This hotel isn’t bad but, I do miss the in-suite kitchen. Oh well, I will try another hotel next week and decide which I like best.
Sunday afternoon in Laguna Niguel
1:32pm, pacific standard time, parking lot in Laguna Niguel, California, USA, Sunday afternoon, November 5, 2022. Went for a short walk this morning, did laundry, cleaned the kitchen and took out the trash. When my daughter woke up we went to get tacos for lunch. Now she has a friend over to help her pack for the move. I stepped out to run some errands.
New apartment prep
8:11pm, pacific standard time, apartment in Dana Point, California, USA, Saturday night, November 5, 2022. Spent the day at the new apartment in Aliso Viejo. We moved a dresser, assembled a desk and put together a bookcase. All in all, we were there over seven hours,?with a small break to take my daughter to a birthday party in Lake Forest. I am exhausted. Time to read, then go to sleep.
In Irvine Friday afternoon
3:02pm, pacific standard time, office building parking lot, Irvine, California, USA, Friday afternoon, November 4, 2022. Left Palm Desert at 11:30 and made my way west. Stopped in Irvine instead of going to Dana Point; better to stay local, in case I need to pick up my daughter. This is the last weekend before she moves with her mom to Aliso Viejo. They are getting the keys today and officially moving next Friday. Update: I don’t need to pick her up but, I am going to meet them at the new apartment, then go to dinner.
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