8 a.m. and the iPod

As a general rule I try to not put my iPod on until after 8 a.m. at work. Normally this works out well since I get in at 7 and there really isn’t anyone else here. Somedays, however, that just won’t do. And by won’t do, I mean I feel a bloodcurdling scream stewing in my belly that just might come out if I’m forced one iota more in to noticing that I’m in this place and actually have to deal with insane people whether it is via e-mail or person. Or that I have a huge project I really don’t want to do and I need to get to it. It shouldn’t have to be said that today fell in to the latter category.


I don’t know what it is about the iPod that gives me a sense of control or sanity. Clearly it is an inanimate object that shouldn’t have any effect whatsoever. Then again, two songs from “Rocky IV” might be a good way to get pumped up for whatever I have to deal with today (and by today I should really say every day as each and every minute spent here is one that I’ll never get back and wonder why…).

A little secret? Sometimes during the day when others are here I have my headphones on even though the iPod isn’t. Every now and again it helps to keep people away from me. Silly and something that shouldn’t have to happen in an area with adults but I’m wondering if quote marks need to go around adults because I’m not always sure that they are…

So, I hope you have a much better day than this one is setting out to be. At least I can put my running mix on and pretend I’m outside.