February 22, 2024, Thursday evening, 6:27pm, pacific standard time, hotel room in Victorville, California,USA. I stayed an extra day in Victorville but didn’t go to the office. By the time I finished answering emails and got off a late morning call I decided to just stay remote. In the afternoon I went grocery shopping, walked around the mall and explored local neighborhoods in my car. Now I am watching a Hallmark mystery and relaxing after eating a Panera sandwich. Today is the three year anniversary of starting my job in Phoenix.

February 20-21, Wednesday night, 7:13, pacific standard time, hotel room in Victorville, California,USA. Went out with a friend for my birthday last night. We had a good time. She brought me a card, some cupcakes and handmade chocolate decorations. We went to dinner just up the road at the Olive Garden. Afterwards , we came back to the hotel and hung out for a while. This morning i got up a little later, worked out and had my executive coaching session. When it was over I drove to a palm Desert to help the branch because the administrator is on leave. At 4:30pm I left and drove back to Victorville. I am feeling tiered bit relaxed.

February 29, 2024, Monday night, Presidents’ Day, 6:33pm, pacific standard time, hotel room in Victorville, California, USA. Met with my new boss this afternoon via video chat. It went well. We talked for a half hour and will get together again once he is through orientation. I actually had talked with him two years ago for an executive director position with a different company. I am excited. I like his energy and style more. We will get along well. That being said I have a lot of anxiety built up. I have felt that way for a couple of days. Hopefully it abates soon. The wind is blowing outside my hotel room and the heater is working hard. It is a rare winters day in California.

February 18, 2024, Sunday night, 8:04pm, pacific standard time, apartment in Dana Point, California, USA. Went to Riptide restaurant with my daughter and her mom for a Teppanyaki and Sushi dinner to celebrate my birthday. My daughter was having some issues with an online friend so she wasn’t in the best mood. But we still had fun. I am tired from going out both Friday and Saturday night. I need to get a good nights rest and start the week fresh.

February 17, 2024, Saturday evening, 6:22pm, pacific standard time, apartment in Dana Point, California, USA. Did my first “triple quad” today. The triple quad is three walks and a work out. First is walking up blue lantern, then a hour on the treadmill, followed by a workout and finally walking my daughters dog in Aliso Viejo. I actually got a late start and did them in reverse order. As a result I got to see the sunset on my final walk. Now I am going to shower and drive to Fullerton to meet up with a friend.

February 16, 2024, Friday afternoon, 3:37pm, pacific standard time, apartment in Dana Point, California, USA. Feeling a little vulnerable today. Not sure what is causing it. The weather was slightly overcast. My daughter didn’t have school on account of Presidents’ Day weekend but I went to Aliso Viejo anyway to take the dog to the vet in Laguna Beach. Afterwards, I brought the dog came home with me since my daughter’s mom was having her apartment cleaned. I am supposed to go out tonight but not overly enthused. I am sure once evening rolls around I will feel more festive.

February 15, 2024, Thursday evening, 6:17pm, pacific standard time,apartment in Dana Point, California, USA. Drove from Palm Desert to Long Beach this morning for a meeting. When I checked last night the travel estimate was two hours. However, this morning it took three. I left early to account for traffic and still was 30 minutes late. The meeting went fine and o got home around 4pm. Now unpacking and getting settled in for the upcoming weekend.

February 14, 2024, Valentine’s Day, Wednesday night, 8:1pm, pacific standard time, hire in Pal Desert, California,USA. Drove from Victorville to Palm Desert this morning. Had some calls in the afternoon then a in person meeting at the branch. Afterwards I grabbed groceries and dinner from Panera. I will go to bed soon. I have to drive to Long Beach in the morning for a meeting with the business development team.

February 13, 2024, Tuesday evening, 6:56pm, pacific standard time, hotel room in Victorville,California, USA. Went to the branch in Apple valley today. Work was so busy time went by fast. It was nice to be in an office again. I get so much more done when I am around other people. I Talked to mom on the phone this evening. I am still planning to go see her next month. tomorrow I leave for palm desert.

February 12, 2024, Monday night, 7:00pm, pacific standard time, hotel room, Garden Inn, Victorville, California, USA. This is the first over night travel I have done in almost three weeks. Ironically, I feel more at home in a hotel than I do my apartment. In a hotel room I stick to self-care routines and have a more regular sleep schedule. That makes me glad to get back out and visit branches. Otherwise, the day was uneventful. I drove on Route 66 coming up and had dinner door dashed from flame broiler. For dessert I ate chocolate chip cookies my daughters mom made for the Super Bowl party along with a cherry tootsie pop and some now stale gummy lifesavers. I watched the office on Comedy Central while I ate. Then I texted with my friend visiting Washington DC and now I am going to read and watch videos before turning out the light.