6:13pm, pacific standard time, hotel in Palm Desert, California, USA, Tuesday evening, November 22, 2022. Still no update on the plan for tomorrow, but it looks like I will be able to get on the road early. That will help beat traffic. Today was non-eventful, a catch up day on neglected work projects, which is what I anticipated. It just isn’t that busy this time of year. I don’t mind. Right now all I want is to be home and spend a couple of days with my daughter.
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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.
Extra rest in Arizona
5:18pm, pacific standard time, apartment in Chandler, Arizona, USA, Friday evening, October 21, 2022. Drove from Dana Point to Chandler today. Got to the apartment at 4pm. When I arrived I did a short workout, listened to music, ate some dinner, then read. I am going to bed early tonight. Even though I got over being sick two weeks ago, congestion crops up in my chest from time to time. I am not ill, I just have lingering symptoms that won’t go away. That is alright. It has been a busy couple weeks, some extra rest is good, no matter what the reason.
Back in Arizona
3:41pm, pacific standard time, apartment in Chandler, Arizona, USA, Sunday afternoon, September 25, 2022. Took the dog for a walk this morning, then got on the road to Arizona. After arriving in Chandler I started laundry and took a nap. Now I am catching up on emails and listening to music. Nice to be back in Arizona, even for just a day.
Orange County Thursday
7:04pm, pacific standard time, apartment in Dana Point, California, USA, Thursday night, September 15, 2022. Spent the day working in San Bernardino then drove to Orange County this afternoon. The dog and I went for a walk before we ate dinner. Afterwards, I took my daughter for an evening drive. We talked, listened to music and stopped for ice cream. Now we are playing video games and doing laundry.
Back in Arizona
7:26pm, pacific standard time, apartment in Chandler, Arizona, USA, Friday night, September 9, 2022. Left the hotel in Dublin, California eleven hours ago. Drove to Oakland, flew to Orange County then drove to Arizona. Traffic was bad through Riverside and it rained outside of Phoenix but I survived. It is good to be back in Arizona.
Maybe it wasn’t the best choice
5:52pm, pacific standard time, apartment in Chandler, Arizona, USA . Wednesday evening, August 17, 2022. Got out of work at 1pm this afternoon, which I wasn’t planning for. Also, it is Wednesday, not Thursday. My daughter and her mom aren’t expecting me until tomorrow night. I didn’t want to disrupt their routine, nor did I want to pay for a hotel, so I drove to Arizona. It was a long drive and there was a dust storm on the way. In hindsight, maybe it wasn’t the best choice.
Things will look different
4:26pm, pacific standard time, apartment in Chandler, Arizona, USA, Wednesday afternoon, August 3, 2022. More time spent writing today. I also got the oil changed and tires rotated on the car. It is time to plan logistics and prepare for new routines. Chances are I will leave for Orange County a week from tomorrow and start my new job from there. Hard to believe I won’t be spending much time in Arizona any more. I haven’t given notice on my apartment but I also will not be renewing my lease. One way or the other things will look different at the beginning of next year.
Just a Sunday
6:41pm, pacific standard time, apartment in Chandler, Arizona, USA, Sunday evening, July 10, 2022. Nothing special today. Went for a walk in the morning, watched a movie before lunch then took a nap. In the afternoon I drove around a little, bought a new hat at the mall, then picked up some groceries. After that I came home and had dinner. Going to read a little bit then turn in for the night.
Someplace familiar
5:00pm, pacific standard time, hotel in Palm Desert, California, Wednesday evening, June 29, 2022. Staying the night in Palm Desert, California before the interview tomorrow in Riverside, California. I haven’t stayed at this hotel in over five years. Back then I would come once a month for regular site visits with a previous company. That was many years ago but, I always liked it here. I considered this hotel my home away from home. It is nice to stay someplace familiar before meeting new people and possibly embarking on a new journey. I am going to go to the evening mixer then grab something for dinner before turning in.
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