Ravings of an Undead Cheese Minion

This is all extremely tentative. I sure hope I make rope drop at SWO but it's certainly possible that I won't. That morning is gonna be brutal.  Today, 4/01/2025 (Tuesday) Pre-Trip 4 PM go to sleep using a meditation.  7 PM shower, final check of gear (esp. flight gear), eat something, make sure you have floss etc. in your personal item 7:45 PM go to airport.  I have to get there pretty early due to transportation reasons.  Airport 8:30 PM arrive at airport Drop off bag Go through security  9:15 PM find gate  maybe get Panda if you want or maybe a dessert check out the shops grab an extra water bottle  work on stuff...if you want, or watch a show etc.  get ready for bed in the gross airport bathrooms hooray!  10:15 PM sleeping near gate  11:05 PM board plane.  Sleep gear: eye mask, earplugs, neck pillow Other stuff: bucked up shaker (but with water for now) and an extra water bottle  Wednesday, 4/02/2025 6 AM land 6:05 AM take ...

During allergy season, I don't just get itchy and sneezy. I also get shortness of breath, which sucks.  As winter turns into spring, I slowly start to transform into a totally different person. My summer self vs. my winter self don't look that  different externally , but I can assure you that there is a huge intrinsic difference.  I start to get weird bursts of euphoria at this time of year. I am not having one right now, but I did a few days ago. When they happen, I suddenly want to get out and explore the world again. And I stop stressing so much about stuff.  I'm still using my Verliux HappyLight because it's cloudy as crap, but the world is beginning to show signs of life.  Unfortunately, the boosted mood is tempered somewhat by raging allergies, as per usual. I start to wonder "did I ACTUALLY take my medications today? because it sure doesn't feel like it". I've had year-round allergies since I was in kindergarten that always get way worse in the ...

I had to switch out of West Jordan Concert Band because I wasn't driving 45-55 minutes in extreme traffic to get all the way to Copper Hills.  Now my current band, the Lehi Silver Band, is switching to Tuesday nights. That's when I have writing group, and writing always comes first. I'll get published within 3 years max, come hell or high water.  So now I either need to switch bands or take a summer hiatus. I guess the middle ground is taking lessons over the summer instead.  Even so, man I am sick of switching. 

In addition to Research Engineering, this: Is exactly what I want to do, if I don't decide to bridge next into cybersecurity or embedded. I would just work here and never leave until my writing took off. Or even just not leave even when it does.  Fully remote and at the intersection of tech, math, code, physics, and art. Also, I use Adobe's software on a daily basis.  If by a miracle I got an interview, well -- I'd be studying out the wazoo for it. 

LINK Because I'm tired of accidentally applying to Canada (their positions seem to fit my skillset perfectly. If only I loved the cold lol) 

Will update with exact dinner reservation times, gear for plane, Lighting Lanes, and goal rides.  Tuesday, 4/01/2025 8 PM head to airport 8:45 PM drop off bag, security 9:15 PM Panda Express, Auntie Anne's, shopping  10:15 PM get ready for bed  10:30 PM sleeping  11:15 PM board flight  11:45 PM flight to MCO Sleep on plane Wednesday, 4/02/2025 5:59 AM land in MCO 6:30 AM bag claim (if you check a bag) and get changed 7 AM breakfast at McD's or Starbie's 7:30 AM Lyft to Hampton Inn SeaWorld 8:15 AM drop off bags at Hampton  8:30 AM run or walk to SeaWorld Orlando 8:45 AM rope drop SeaWorld Orlando  9 AM - 2 PM SeaWorld Orlando 2 PM break at hotel  3 PM SeaWorld Orlando  6 PM Fun Spot Kissimmee  8 PM Lyft back to hotel  9 PM get ready for bed  10 PM bed  Thursday, 4/03/2025 6 AM wake up  6:30 AM lift  7:30 AM run  8 AM shower 8:30 AM breakfast at Hampton Inn  9:15 AM Lyft to TTC 10 AM Take bus to All-Star...