Travels with Kris

Corona US Cases July 19 - 3,714,681 Corona US Cases July 25 - 4,113,085 Corona US Deaths July 19- 129,537 Corona US Deaths July 25 - 135,282 Interesting things that happened this week - Out of training and started full time in the office.  I sit near Cathy, whom I 've worked with for many years and we always had different shifts and never got to know each other.  I'm enjoying her company, she's a nice woman.  Mike also sits nearby and it took him a few days to figure out who I am as the blond hair was throwing him off.  The cleaning ladies recognized me right away, the hair didn't fool the one bit.  Its kind of nice to be back. - Finished the English Channel virtual challenge a few days ahead of schedule.  Been spending time at Boyd, Weedon and Sawgrass, but mostly sawgrass as it has the most shad...

Corona US Cases July 12 - 3,254,162 Corona US Cases July 18 -  3,651,090 Corona US Deaths July 12- 124,344 Corona US Deaths July 18 - 129,025 Interesting things that happened this week - I finished season 2 of Cagney and Lacey on Amazon.  I liked this show as a kid, but I love it as an adult.  I think it's probably pretty close to "real life" as a tv cop show gets.  The characters were relatable and the problems were real.  Ethical dilemmas and similar problems we run into today.  Illegal immigrants and police brutality against minorities and domestic violence.  It's weird how little things have changed in the last 30 years. - Started season 5 of Lost.  The first time I lost interest around season 4.  I'm determined to finish it this time, but I'm bored.  The storyline is chaotic and hard to follow.  Flashbacks and fla...

Corona US Cases July 5 - 2,846,152 Corona US Cases July 11 -  3,193,124 Corona US Deaths July 5 - 119,464 Corona US Deaths July 11 - 123,862 Interesting things that happened this week - 2nd week back at work went well, still in training.  Training is boring but its nice to have a good refresher.  Friday we took live calls.  I'm making some small mistakes but I know I'm making them almost immediately after I made them.  Its coming back to me piece by piece. - We have a possible roommate.  Its an old friend of Gils and he moved in around Tuesday.  He hasn't provided us with any money yet.  I'm hoping he isn't going to be a problem. - I'm starting 5k training this weekend.  Its super hot and super humid and training is going to be an issue.  Laps at lunch (work) are tough because its at noon and there is very...

Corona US Cases June 28 - 2,507,762 Corona US Cases July 4 - 2,803,149 Corona US Deaths June 28 - 116,077 Corona US Deaths July 4 - 119,252 Interesting things that happened this week - Paid off Gil's house and got the paperwork completed for the private mortgage - Celebrated Gils house stuff with a night at Punky's with Carla followed by a bag of croissants and a lot of butter. - I lost more three pounds finally and ruined it with a night at Punky's and a bag of croissants. - Started back at FIS and day one was a train wreck.  I should be ready to hit the floor in a day and a half, but I'm going to spend 2 weeks in training, learning how to navigate Falcon.  Which came back to be after looking at it for 10 minutes. - Everyone except newbies are working from home.  I, as a contractor, will not be working from home even after the probation period.  No one knows anything about what I can do and what applies t...