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gridloreSince we seem to have gone directly from epic gouts of rain into summer weather, I was wandering around the apartment in a state of undress this morning. I happened to glance in the bathroom mirror.
Great Ghu, I have muscles! There is noticeable definition in my arms and shoulders, and even my chest is showing improvement. I still have an impressive set of bruises from dealing with little boxes that weigh 50lbs, but as a I toughen up a bit more, I expect them to fade.
As an experiment, I went to bed last night without taking pain killers. Only time my back bothered me was when I rolled onto my stomach at one point. My spine did not approve of that at all. The lumbar support belt I wear at work really helps. Of course, the advent of spring means I'm now dealing with allergies.. *sniffle*
Work continues to improve. I'm learning more of my regular stops on my route, which speeds me up at bit since I don't have to keep checking the map book. The paperwork is fairly simple, and I just need to work on the skills involved in loading the truck. One big difference that I'm getting used to is the difference in forklift protocols. At PODS, I was lifting people's beloved household items.. and knowing the great unwashed, I knew that despite our warnings they had put their plasma screen TVs, Steuben Crystal, and Ming vases in the damn containers. So we had to treat these multi-ton containers gently. Not so at L&S! We deliver metal. Struts, bolts, fasteners.. stuff that can take a little punishment. So it is perfectly acceptable to shove things around with the lift, lever them with the pry bar.. all sorts of BFI.
My coworkers, as I have mentioned, are great. It's almost like being back in the Army, the same sense of mission and camaraderie. Same infantile senses of humor. :)
So, the weekend. No big plans other than watching the Giants and trying to finish the revision of the Concordat outline and history. Also, I'm in another play test for GURPS, and need to read the play test files. (GURPS Thaumatology, if anyone is interested.) We need to head out at some point to get my new bus pass, check on my mom's cat, and grab some groceries.
Great Ghu, I have muscles! There is noticeable definition in my arms and shoulders, and even my chest is showing improvement. I still have an impressive set of bruises from dealing with little boxes that weigh 50lbs, but as a I toughen up a bit more, I expect them to fade.
As an experiment, I went to bed last night without taking pain killers. Only time my back bothered me was when I rolled onto my stomach at one point. My spine did not approve of that at all. The lumbar support belt I wear at work really helps. Of course, the advent of spring means I'm now dealing with allergies.. *sniffle*
Work continues to improve. I'm learning more of my regular stops on my route, which speeds me up at bit since I don't have to keep checking the map book. The paperwork is fairly simple, and I just need to work on the skills involved in loading the truck. One big difference that I'm getting used to is the difference in forklift protocols. At PODS, I was lifting people's beloved household items.. and knowing the great unwashed, I knew that despite our warnings they had put their plasma screen TVs, Steuben Crystal, and Ming vases in the damn containers. So we had to treat these multi-ton containers gently. Not so at L&S! We deliver metal. Struts, bolts, fasteners.. stuff that can take a little punishment. So it is perfectly acceptable to shove things around with the lift, lever them with the pry bar.. all sorts of BFI.
My coworkers, as I have mentioned, are great. It's almost like being back in the Army, the same sense of mission and camaraderie. Same infantile senses of humor. :)
So, the weekend. No big plans other than watching the Giants and trying to finish the revision of the Concordat outline and history. Also, I'm in another play test for GURPS, and need to read the play test files. (GURPS Thaumatology, if anyone is interested.) We need to head out at some point to get my new bus pass, check on my mom's cat, and grab some groceries.
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Date: 29 Apr 2006 16:42 (UTC)