random thoughts from the rails

this post brought to you by metra rail, a sprint air card, and the number 4.

1. as i took the train home late last night after soccer, a hoard of drunken cubs fans entered. I was trying to fall asleep for a few minutes and their drunk, loud, obnoxiousness kept me awake. I was getting pretty frustrated (because i've NEVER been loud, drunk, and obnoxious...never...umm...heh...ok) but then realized that I will gladly deal with loud, obnoxious, drunk people on the train than let them be loud, obnoxious, and drunk behind the wheel.
2. any idea how to discreetly scratch your ass on the train with someone sitting next to you? yea, i don't know either. and it itches.
3. thoughts turn to waterskiing as it is 87 degrees outside. sadly, the boat will need be pulled soon before i risk the freezing of the engine.
4. everything at the store is going to hell. broken equipment, key personnel quitting, not enough time in my day to take care of everything. If I weren't so damn stubborn, i would throw in the towel. maybe i should. it feels like it just opened. sleep is becoming more and more scarce.
5. the new job is going well. it's exciting, interesting, and challenging. i refuse to speak like a consultant. this may be short lived. i don't know how long i can leverage my obstinance to synergize with my kpi's to create an opportunity with my chocolate salty balls.