Everyone I know seems tired and cranky and generally out of sorts lately. They are grumbly and defeatist and glaring at strangers. I’m blaming February. Sure it has Valentine’s Day and President’s Day and the birthday of one Mr. Penguin, but by the time February rolls around, people are tired of short days, grey skies and cold temperatures. And really, Valentine’s Day has the potential to make people more bummed out that excited.
Something is certainly making my coworkers cranky, although there are probably many reasons for that. You hear about how I work crazy hours, but I’m not the only one. All of us are pushing hard these days. Today was particularly fun because we didn’t have Internet access for most of the day. Do you have any idea how hard it is for people on the e-business team to do anything when there is no Internet? I got some copy written, which was good, and spent some time messing around in a spreadsheet. Does enjoying spreadsheet time make me an absolutely unredeemable geek?
Anyway, I’ve got to find a way to fight off the blahs. I think I’m going to get donuts for my team tomorrow morning in hopes of cheering them up. Good morning Krispy Kreme! Donuts are but a fleeting joy though, and frankly, one I won’t be sharing (perhaps I’ll get myself a donut hole).
Tell me, how do you deal with the blahs?
Being without internet sucks big time! We have a 3rd party teleservices provider at work, and at least three times within the past year we've lost phone and internet for three days.
Maybe take a break at lunchtime to dodge raindrops and enjoy the unseasonably warm weather. And smile! Smiling's my favorite.