Nervousness

3:29pm, pacific standard time, apartment in Dana Point, California, USA, Saturday afternoon, August 13, 2022. On the way to Orange County this morning I exited in Palm Desert to find the office I will go to Monday. It is literally within walking distance of the hotel I always stop at between Chandler and Dana Point. I am glad I will be starting this new job in such familiar surroundings. It reduces my pre-job nervousness.

A new chapter of my life

5:40pm, pacific standard time, apartment in Chandler, Arizona, USA, Friday evening, August 12, 2022. Spent the day doing laundry and getting ready to leave. I will be in California the next two weeks for work and to visit family. In many ways a new chapter of my life begins tomorrow. Time to get started.

Excited to get started

5:03pm, pacific standard time, apartment in Chandler, Arizona, USA, Thursday evening, August 11, 2022. Had a good conversation with the hiring manager for my new position this morning. I will begin training in Palm Desert, California on Monday and probably spend the first week or two there. Then I will likely be assigned somewhere in Northern California. I was excited to learn Monday and Friday are considered travel days, which makes things infinitely easier on me and my family. This opportunity is turning out to be a true blessing. I am excited to get started.

Not much happened

4:49pm, pacific standard time, apartment in Chandler, Arizona, USA, Wednesday afternoon, august 10, 2022. Ran a couple errands this morning and started making a packing list. Wrote this afternoon and cut my own hair. Not much else happened today.

If only

5:23pm, pacific standard time, apartment in Chandler, Arizona, USA, Tuesday evening, August 9, 2022. Went for a walk this morning after a heavy rain last night. Then had a coffee appointment at 9am with a salesperson for the company I am joining. After that I pretty much wrote all day with a quick break to workout. If only everyday could be like today.

Last days in Arizona

5:18pm, pacific standard time, apartment in Chandler, Arizona, USA, Monday evening, August 8, 2022. Worked on some writing today, ran a few errands and set up two appointments for tomorrow. The days are starting to go fast. In one week I will be in California starting the new job. For now I will enjoy the last days in Arizona.

Friendship

4:50pm, pacific standard time, Parking lot in Tempe Marketplace, Sunday afternoon, August 7, 2022. Had a rare day in regards to social activity today. Met a friend for coffee this morning, then another friend came over to watch television. Now I am going to have a drink with a friend in Tempe. I don’t often have opportunities to be this social, I will enjoy it while I can. It is nice getting of the house for a change.

In for the evening

4:39pm, pacific standard time, apartment in Chandler, Arizona, USA, Saturday afternoon, August 6, 2022. Family left at 5am this morning. After they were gone I ran a couple loads of laundry, watched two movies, wrote a little and practiced scales on the guitar. This afternoon went grocery shopping then called my mom. Now I am in for the evening, enjoying the quiet and staying out of the heat.

Last day

4:39pm, pacific standard time, apartment in Chandler, Arizona, USA, Friday afternoon, August 5, 2022. Last day family is here. Went to the mall to shop and eat, now going to the pool before spending the night watching movies. it has been a good family vacation for everyone.

Simply existing

5:01pm, pacific standard time, apartment in Chandler, Arizona, USA, Thursday evening, August 4, 2022. Had another good day. Spent time reading, writing, walking, exercising and taking a couple of naps. Nice to have the family here visiting and enjoy simply existing.