Day #281 was another day of deadlines, at work. And, all deadlines completed, I can go to bed early on the evening of 10/8/2015. Going to bed before 10PM because I feel creaky and sore, tired and exhausted. I kinda feel old today, physically. But also mentally as I was wondering "how do these youngsters at work think they can....," well, the details are immaterial. But it was a "hey you kids get off my lawn" kind of moment in my mind and I have been realizing that I am no longer the youngish employee. I am the grizzled veteran who needs to mentor and assist. Needs to be there for advising, not just the students, but sometimes younger staff as well. And that makes me think of all the people, in my work-life, who have helped me along the way, given ME advice, told me when to "get off their lawn" and straighten up. I like how I can connect to those who mentored me, and maybe I will figure out how to be a good mentor and adviser to others as well.....Lord Willing. But, for tonight, with no home work, I will sleep. zzzzzzzz
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