Decided that things have been too hectic and I haven't been at the top of my physical game to keep moving around the state on a daily and weekly basis. Saw Dr. Brian Lin, radiation oncologist and got some great feedback on treatment options from that field. Things have changed since I first thought about radiation oncology as a specialty.
It was fun and energizing to see Brian and his wonderful family open their arms to someone they had not seen in over 5 years and offer to help in whatever way they could.
I also learned today that I certainly have a ways to go from the complications I endured last week, and I need to ease back into my normal life. For my kids, it has to be that way to ensure I can still do the things any dad wants to do with his active, creative sons. My neighbor told me that the first day my younger son heard that I would be coming home the next day, he couldn't stop smiling and bouncing around like a pogo stick at the house and later at In and Out Burger in Frisco. When she asked what had changed his mood from somber and slightly withdrawn, he would just smile. When she asked, "is it because your daddy is coming home?" His smile went supernova and all he could do was nod his head up and down.
As I sit contemplating what else to write, he is sitting next to me drawing of all things, a Phoenix. Those of you from the SDN network understand how ironic that is, but even from the perspective of what has just occurred to me, I find it an appropriate image to ponder: Like the Phoenix, I will rise from the ashes of these past two months. Unlike the Phoenix, I will not have to die first. I hope. 8o)
Once again, I hope everyone has taken enough time this week to enjoy friends and family and have plans for the weekend to maximize their relaxation and time away from work. If you have to work, maximize your productivity while there and enjoy the rest of the time off.
To the lethargic San Marcos Starbucks "barista", if you cannot find it in your abilities to actually put the shot of espresso, light whipped cream, and Splenda we requested in our drinks so that we could drive the rest of the way home awake and alert, please find another occupation that requires less critical thinking and manual dexterity. We should not have been wondering why we were both still falling asleep an hour after drinking "renowned Starbucks espresso." I would have been extremely upset if after all I have done and plan to do, I got taken out on the road because of a Grande Starbucks Frappucino BLANK!
Edit: Gotta give credit where credit is due. The above barista called me today to apologize for our experience and offered to make up for it in any way. I told her that I wasn't interested in hearing her grovel, beg for forgiveness, offer me free stuff, etc. I wanted her to know that everything we do at our jobs can have the butterfly effect: that small ripple of air generated by a butterfly in China could start a domino of events shifting weather events halfway across the globe. Do your job with effort and pride and only by chance will you make a mistake once in a blue moon. Perform your job with disdain, without pride, or lackadaisically then you and everyone else will see your mistakes quite frequently.
It was fun and energizing to see Brian and his wonderful family open their arms to someone they had not seen in over 5 years and offer to help in whatever way they could.
I also learned today that I certainly have a ways to go from the complications I endured last week, and I need to ease back into my normal life. For my kids, it has to be that way to ensure I can still do the things any dad wants to do with his active, creative sons. My neighbor told me that the first day my younger son heard that I would be coming home the next day, he couldn't stop smiling and bouncing around like a pogo stick at the house and later at In and Out Burger in Frisco. When she asked what had changed his mood from somber and slightly withdrawn, he would just smile. When she asked, "is it because your daddy is coming home?" His smile went supernova and all he could do was nod his head up and down.
As I sit contemplating what else to write, he is sitting next to me drawing of all things, a Phoenix. Those of you from the SDN network understand how ironic that is, but even from the perspective of what has just occurred to me, I find it an appropriate image to ponder: Like the Phoenix, I will rise from the ashes of these past two months. Unlike the Phoenix, I will not have to die first. I hope. 8o)
Once again, I hope everyone has taken enough time this week to enjoy friends and family and have plans for the weekend to maximize their relaxation and time away from work. If you have to work, maximize your productivity while there and enjoy the rest of the time off.
To the lethargic San Marcos Starbucks "barista", if you cannot find it in your abilities to actually put the shot of espresso, light whipped cream, and Splenda we requested in our drinks so that we could drive the rest of the way home awake and alert, please find another occupation that requires less critical thinking and manual dexterity. We should not have been wondering why we were both still falling asleep an hour after drinking "renowned Starbucks espresso." I would have been extremely upset if after all I have done and plan to do, I got taken out on the road because of a Grande Starbucks Frappucino BLANK!
Edit: Gotta give credit where credit is due. The above barista called me today to apologize for our experience and offered to make up for it in any way. I told her that I wasn't interested in hearing her grovel, beg for forgiveness, offer me free stuff, etc. I wanted her to know that everything we do at our jobs can have the butterfly effect: that small ripple of air generated by a butterfly in China could start a domino of events shifting weather events halfway across the globe. Do your job with effort and pride and only by chance will you make a mistake once in a blue moon. Perform your job with disdain, without pride, or lackadaisically then you and everyone else will see your mistakes quite frequently.
Beautiful edit. You have tremendous insight and are a great source of inspiration and guidance to us all. :)
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