The Tale of Mr. L
My ceiling is inhabited by a curious nuisance.
Mr. L can not be seen and his vehicle is unknown as of currently.
Much like a ghost or a bad dream Mr. L haunts the ceiling where he continues to pulse low humming vibrations of unknown musical origin. Sometimes these vibrations can be felt in the floor. When prompted to 'lower the volume' the fellow supposedly continues his noisy endeavors.
I am unable to discern a decrease in volume and simply try to block out the ghastly noises while I tend to my work. This solution never satisfies me for I am very sound sensitive and I need quiet to really focus. I need quiet when filming because having a track of guitar in the background isn't always the right choice for mood music in a movie.
I firmly believe that how one handles this common human problem shows what kind of person they are. With a face to face request for lower volume yielding nothing... What else is a good natured citizen to turn to?
I walked into the property management office today. I asked about other single apartments that might be available. Apparently, apartment E (5 rooms down) will become available soon. Such a small move? Would that really help? Or would there just happen to be another very noisy fellow down there?
(sigh)
Maybe I should pay him?
*Apartment L
All the worlds a facade.
http://www.igda.org/articles/erobinson_crunch.php
Hello world! I'm a knowledge worker!
"Yes, Let us 'work' the knowledge."
In the office today..
Hey,... is this that real world people kept telling me about?
Why am I in this slump?
I feel like I'm in a minor slump.
After some introspection and some pacing outside in my robe,
I realized that it might be because I neglecting other activities.
Activities that bring me a sense of accomplishment.
A quick look at the fact that the new job has demolished all
other activities may in fact be the cause. Today, that began to
turn around though. The objectives were a bit more clear and I had
the feeling like I was getting somewhere with it.
That's important.
Now, I must tend to the issues that have come up as
a result of working 20 hours for this job.
It is having its adverse effects on certain classes
and my other job. I think that means I need to do something.
But what?
My options as I see them are as follows.
1. Do nothing.
Just let the trend continue until someone complains and
then speak up about this time problem. Afterall, it will
clear up in about 5 weeks and then there will be no
inner turmoil anyway.
I can't just walk away from that other job. I recall
saying I would be there till the end. I knew I shouldn't
have said that. I know that sentence will haunt me.
I know it means waking up in the cold mornings to bike to
school long before I ever have to get up for class.
... I think the best thing would be to simply place those
hours in the afternoons.
2. Inform
All interested parties about my new priorities.
Certainly there happens to be a certain open community I now
have closer ties to that I must inform. I'm dreading writing that
letter. But I've waited long enough.
3. Inform and Withdrawal?
I think I'm opting for a combo of informing and withdrawing.
I figure anythings better than nothing. And something has to be
done because my conscience is nagging me to set everything straight
so I can live out the remainder of college in the clear.
4. Take on everything but delay my work
eh. That was an idea.