I have recovered. I got plenty of sleep yesterday and was able to function for a whole work day. Actually it was better today than most. I walked to the plant instead of driving. It was a nice day here plus it's really not that far. My computer reading the thermocouples crashed last night around midnight, dunno why. I got it up and running again today though, and the readings, well they're not exactly what we expected. That might be good though. If everything was easy and straightforward, I'd be done next month and have to go home. Now while I'd like that, I'm here to learn and gain valuable experience. Plus Dmitri left on another trip. Why would I want to leave now??

I think my my real learning will be elsewhere this work term. In the bedroom you say? Um...no, I was going to say the kitchen. I started going through my cookbook that mom mailed to me. First on the list: Sweet & Tangy Chicken. The sauce has chopped onions, brown sugar, ketchup, salsa, and some spice. Before you judge, you must taste. It was excellent. I also made some rice and a Caesar Salad. Good meal. For dessert I had some green grapes and skunked Samad in crib. He's now 0-4. I think he needs another sport! (Yes I think crib is a sport, especially the way my brothers and I play)

Next up, some quality time with my guitar. I am inspired to play and learn. YOU...you people have inspired me.