Under Construction

This is my new theme for the month. I find myself surrounded by construction. Whether it be highway, bridge, cubicle, emotional or figurative, things are changing all over the place.

1. The bridge construction on 7K and Johnson drive that has shut down access to K7 from Johnson Drive for the last several months. They’ve made considerable progress and I’m optimistic it will be completed on time, which would be a pretty big deal. Mostly because I feel really sorry for the surrounding businesses. Because K7 access is blocked, they aren’t the most accessible during this time.
2. Weekend highway construction on I435. Don’t get me wrong, I’m extremely grateful they are doing this only on the weekends and not during the work week, but any time 435 is down to 1 lane, it’s a nightmare. And, why is it that I can’t seem to remember it’s going on until I reach the stopped traffic. 435 is my lifeline to the rest of Johnson County. It’s too hard to avoid.
3. Cubicle construction at work. I added it up today and I’ve moved cubicles/offices/buildings a total of 10 times in the 5 years I’ve been at GlynnDevins. That has to be some sort of a record. Yesterday, by double-wide cubicle was destroyed and I was moved to a temporary area while they reconstruct what has been dubbed a “super cubicle” for me. I’m kind of excited about it. It’s supposed to be taller, stronger, bigger and manlier than any other cubicle. Other cubes will fear it. Other employees will envy it. And I will be its queen.
4. Body construction. This summer has not been as healthy and productive as I’d hoped. I need to get back into the gym on a more consistent basis.
5. Mind construction. I’m taking some continuing education courses at JCCC to learn more about hard coding websites and style sheets. I’m a big fan of learning new things in my field.
6. And finally, backyard construction. In an effort to cover all the mud puddles and keep Wrigley from bringing the black stuff inside with her, we are rebuilding part of our deck and adding a large patio underneath. It's probably going to take us several weeks to complete the project, but I'm excited to sit outside, get a fire going in the pit and enjoy the Fall air.