So this is what it feels like to be stuck in a rut

In the most traditional sense a rut is a hole in the ground that extends in 2 directions, forward and back created by wheels moving over that patch of ground repeatedly. The wheels are dragged through the same place over and over in the same direction. So really, being stuck in a rut isn't just being stuck on one track, it's also a lack of control over direction and innovation. After all, a rut is created by those who go before. Therefore, if you are stuck in a rut you cannot be doing anything original, or else it's not a rut.
When we say we are stuck in a rut, we say that we are feeling out of control in terms of what we are doing and where we are going. There is also a sense of futility because we know we are not creating anything valuable, because everything that we do has been done before.

This is not to say that I definitely feel like I'm in a rut. Although, on a monday morning when I have nothing to do at work I certainly feel like I'm underutilizing my life. The big problem is that I can't think of anything better to do with my time than write about some random thought floating through my head. Usually I have a sense of mission that at the very least makes me feel frustrated at wasting time. That feeling seems to be missing this morning, instead I just feel apathetic towards everything.

More Cowbell!!

http://www.explosm.net/comics/308/

uninspired

Is it sad that the most motivating thing in my life right now is the TV show "Las Vegas". Those guys all love their jobs! I mean, using technology that doesn't exist and relying on coincidental information to track down the daily criminals that stalk their casino. Who wouldn't love that job! Too bad Vegas is absolutely nothing like that.
Still, it makes me think that there has to be something better to do than what I do for a living. Analysing sales data does not a passionate career make. I think this fall I may have to take a dramatic pay hit in order to do a job that I enjoy more. Maybe do some volunteer work. Who knows. Maybe I'll try and join the Military again.

Gotta love wasting time

So, the servers that we use to do all of our work here at NEBS are down. That means I've been spending the morning reading magasine and web articles because there isn't anything else to do. Huzzah.
But, that's not all bad, I'm going to do some studying of the drinks I need to know for my bartending course. That would be the course I've been taking at Georgian College in Barrie for the past 2 months. We have a review session tonight, and then the final exam is next week. If I fail this course I will have never ending shame.
This weekend it's off to Waterloo after the company golf tournament on Saturday. Apparently at this golf tournament there's no winner. So, it's not so much a tournament as much as just going to play golf and drink. But, for once, I won't be the one doing the crazy drinking, because I'm heading to Waterloo after that. Hopefully I can make it in time for the start of the 24 hours of Le Mans, because that's this weekend. We'll see if the Audi R10 can be the first Diesel to ever win the race.

Lazy Investing

This is a great article that explains one of my favorite concepts about investing money: That it is often far better to not work too hard at it. Remember, when it comes to deciding where to invest your money, the more decisions you make mean there are more opportunities to make wrong decisions.

http://www.fool.com/news/commentary/2004/commentary040507sj.htm

Anyways... I suppose I should get back to my real job. Huzzah.