In the Coner

No, I didn't forget an "r" from that word. I'm referencing someone here who doesn't seem to realize that people (read: me) judge you when you mispronounce simple words like "corner." And we're dealing with issues that cause us to refer to the corner of things a lot (essentially, the middle doesn't ever give you problems in engineering, it's the edges of the design space, and when two edges come together, you have a corner.)

I keep putting off a stockpile run to Wal-Mart. Originally, we were going to know by today what the plan was. Now, we'll know by tomorrow. Tomorrow, we'll know by Friday. And I won't be able to buy groceries (OK, junk food) in bulk.

Homewood Suites has really stepped up their nightly receptions. (I can't call them dinners, because if we get free dinners, we're supposed to report that, and it counts against the per diem, but receptions are fine.) Last night, it was chicken cordon bleu, which was good, but needed marinara sauce. Tonight, the menu had "pepper steak," but the more correct term is fajitas. Those were good, too. The meat could have been a little more tender, but it was pretty tender and had a very nice flavor.

I needed some time away from people tonight, so I came back to the room earlier than usual. Being around people is very draining. That's the definition of an introvert, so I've been told. I don't disagree, but I've also worked to develop the necessary people skills for engineering (note: these are not the same people skills required for other jobs).

The big question of the night: go to bed early or go to bed really early? More tomorrow.