No, I didn’t get organized.  We had a little staff outing today.  Although there was not much “out” involved, we utilized the little picnic area directly across the street from the office.  Still, it was a nice afternoon.  Everybody participated in the pot luck thing.  My contribution was a banana pudding.

Before the festivities I had some work related business to attend to.  Namely, putting signatures on the recently completed labor-management agreement with the Korean Employees Union.  That’s Mr. Chi, KEU President.

Then we got down to the real business of the day, chowing down!

Burgers, flank stank, and hot dogs plus on the usual sides and the Korean contributions, including the ubiquitous kimchee.

Corine had her grandson Wyatt stop by for a visit as well.

Had a little badmitton and horeshoes too.  That’s In Suk demonstrating her rather unique style pitching the shoe.

The folks most responsible for my success, the staff of the USFK/8th Army Directorate of Human Resources.

So there you have a slice of a day in the life.

Ah, looking at 3 days and no work.  Good stuff.

We had a very moving Honor Guard ceremony today to pay respects to the men and women who gave their lives for our freedom. 

Darts at Dolce tonight and the Dart League end of season tourney/awards banquet tomorrow.  Which makes this video about the proper way to drink soju all the more timely.  Not that there’s a wrong way to drink it.  Then again, not drinking it all may well be the most prudent course of action.  But no one has ever accused me of being a prude, so perhaps there is some soju in my near future.

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Hat Tip: On my way to Korea.  (Check it out, he’s got lots more cool videos posted. Just scroll down)

Something about nothing that is.

Truth of the matter is there not much new or interesting to report in my part of the world.  I know, I know, that never stopped me before, right?

Ok, well we are between dart seasons so that’s out.

I’ve watched some movies, but they were too old to review.  You know, Legends of the Fall, Dead Poets Society, stuff like that.  Well, there was a Korean movie, Sympathy for Mr. Vengence.  I guess it would be in the “Kill Bill” genre, if there is such a thing.  Entertaining and all, but it was pretty hard to generate much sympathy for any of the characters.  Except for the little girl.  You’ll have to see for yourself on that.

Speaking of movies, do read the comment Dennis left regarding The Civilization of Maxwell Bright.  He saw it on a much deeper level than I managed, but I did catch the point regarding The Book of the Dead.  In fact, I’ve been thinking about it and hope I can find that level of peace and acceptance when my time comes.

Which reminds me, I went to the doctor on base this week.  Time for them to look through the scope that sees past Uranus, if you catch my drift.  Apparently they are booked up in the surgery clinic until July, so I won’t get any news on the state of my colon for awhile yet.  I also got a prescription for Chantrix (not sure how it is spelled).  I haven’t picked it up yet (which is why I can’t spell it).  For those not in the know, it is a drug that is reputed to kill the urge to smoke.  Yes, I am thinking about quitting again.  Emphasis on thinking at this point.  My moring cough might be trying to tell me something.  That and the whole Book of the Dead thing.

My dad is also getting radiation treatments for throat cancer.  So yeah, I might need to reconsider some of my lifestyle choices.

Work is a pain in the ass.  I have a great staff and I work the hell out of them.  It’s not like I’m doing any heavy lifting on my own.  But I seem to be lacking enthusiasm and motivation more frequently than I am comfortable with.  How bad is it?  Well, the other morning on my drive to work, I wrote a song call Procrastination.  Sung to the tune of that old Carly Simon song Anticipation.  I was pretty proud of myself.  But then again, it was about the only thing of substance I managed to accomplish that day.  I am going to have to do something about my procrastination problem.  Maybe next week.

I did brief the 4-star today and survived it pretty well, so I guess that’s something.  Prior to the meeting someone said I was the guy with all the answers.  Perhaps, but I am not real clear on the questions.  Ah well.

So, what do you do when you don’t feel like working?  Make vacation plans of course.  Which I have.  Bali.  First week in July.  It’s high time I got out and saw something new in this world.  Looking forward to that for sure.

I do go on, don’t I?

Enough.

Ah, another Sunday morning.  Where does the time go?

I had a crap (meaning stressful) week at work.  Fighting with the CPAC and Corps of Engineers about the release date for one of my employees.  I think I have it resolved in that we will share her services until my new employee arrives next month.  What a pain in the ass.  It seems as quickly as I fill a vacancy, someone else departs.  I’m especially disappointed because I spent big bucks to bring this person over here just six months ago.  It’s a two year tour, but I expect at least one to get at least a minimal return on the investment.  I guess I could have been a hard ass about it, but frankly, if someone don’t want to here I’m not going to force them to stay.  Well, I guess in the big scheme of things if this is my biggest problem I should consider my self blessed. 

Nice night Friday with the darts.  First time I’ve thrown since Monday’s disaster in the championship game.  Next Saturday is the end of season tourney/awards banquet.

It rained all day yesterday so I just stayed in and vegatated for the most part.  But that’s good too.  Not much beats an afternoon nap on a rainy day, right?

I visited YJ in the hospital Thursday.  She’s getting better, but man she looked miserable.  Brought back unpleasant memories of my stay in the same hospital last year.  The boredom is mind numbing.  Hopefully never again for yours truly.  (crossing fingers)

And that’s the way it is here on the ranch.