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Though it has become a common thing for me to skip blogging for a day or two (who would've thought of that a few months ago!) the reason why I haven't been that active lately has little to do with laziness or lack of enthusiasm, but with the fact that I'm very busy!
We're working on a very important upgrade at one of our biggest customers, so there is a lot of us here in South Carolina. We were forced to go through the upgrade weekend working in groups, because this effort required way more than a 24 hours commitment. This is why I worked until 7:30 PM on Friday, then went to bed and came back at 4:30 in the morning. I stayed until 7:30 PM again yesterday, and I wasn't even among those who stayed up the most, so we were (are) all very tired. Did sleep great last night, though, and didn't need to come to work until 9:00 AM. We go live with the new version of this software tomorrow at 7:00 AM, so I guess another long day is coming!
Believe it or not, I love this. We're very busy, and there's some stress already (it will peak tomorrow), but I feel very comfortable working under these conditions. I like my job very much, and I'm part of a great team now, so these are good times.
There are parts of this that are not great, of course, and being away from home is one of the biggest. Especially on days like today, which is Florencia's birthday. I got the chance to sing 'Happy Birthday' to her on the phone, as she was being awaken by Gaby and the kids with breakfast in bed (our signature). I talked to her too, and we went through the presents she got... but it's not the same, of course.
I miss home, I miss Gaby and I miss the kids. At the same time, I'm having a blast, if we talk strictly about work. This bittersweet combination of doing something I love and knowing that I'm contributing (as little as my contribution could be) to people receiving better healthcare, but at the same time feeling lonely and missing my family, has ruled my life for the past four years or so.
And I haven't gotten used to it yet.
Happy Birthday, Flor. Daddy loves you 'a bunch', like you say to me.
We're working on a very important upgrade at one of our biggest customers, so there is a lot of us here in South Carolina. We were forced to go through the upgrade weekend working in groups, because this effort required way more than a 24 hours commitment. This is why I worked until 7:30 PM on Friday, then went to bed and came back at 4:30 in the morning. I stayed until 7:30 PM again yesterday, and I wasn't even among those who stayed up the most, so we were (are) all very tired. Did sleep great last night, though, and didn't need to come to work until 9:00 AM. We go live with the new version of this software tomorrow at 7:00 AM, so I guess another long day is coming!
Believe it or not, I love this. We're very busy, and there's some stress already (it will peak tomorrow), but I feel very comfortable working under these conditions. I like my job very much, and I'm part of a great team now, so these are good times.
There are parts of this that are not great, of course, and being away from home is one of the biggest. Especially on days like today, which is Florencia's birthday. I got the chance to sing 'Happy Birthday' to her on the phone, as she was being awaken by Gaby and the kids with breakfast in bed (our signature). I talked to her too, and we went through the presents she got... but it's not the same, of course.
I miss home, I miss Gaby and I miss the kids. At the same time, I'm having a blast, if we talk strictly about work. This bittersweet combination of doing something I love and knowing that I'm contributing (as little as my contribution could be) to people receiving better healthcare, but at the same time feeling lonely and missing my family, has ruled my life for the past four years or so.
And I haven't gotten used to it yet.
Happy Birthday, Flor. Daddy loves you 'a bunch', like you say to me.
Si bien ya no es tan raro que me saltee un día o dos sin bloguear (quien diría que yo iba a hacer esto unos meses atrás!) la razón por la que no he estado tan activo últimamente tiene poco que ver con la haraganería o la falta de entusiasmo, sino con el hecho de que estoy muy ocupado!
Estamos trabajando en un upgrade muy importante en uno de nuestros clientes más grandes, así que somos unos cuantos aquí en Carolina del Sur. Hemos tenido que trabajar durante el fin de semana en dos grupos separados, porque el esfuerzo requería más de 24 horas seguidas de continuo trabajo. Por eso es que el viernes laburé hasta las 7:30 PM, luego me fui a dormir y volví el sábado a las 4:30 AM. Me quedé hasta las 7:30 PM otra vez ayer, y ni siquiera estoy entre los que más horas pusieron, así que estábamos (estamos, bah) todos muy cansados. Anoche dormí como los dioses, y hoy no tuve que venir hasta las 9:00 AM. Mañana salimos en vivo a las 7:00 AM, así que se viene otro día largo y agitado!
Aunque no lo crean, esto me encanta. Estamos ocupadísimos, y ya hay algo de stress (que va a hacer pico mañana), pero yo trabajo con comodidad en estas condiciones. Me gusta mucho mi trabajo, y soy parte de un gran equipo ahora, así que estos son buenos tiempos en lo laboral.
Hay partes de esta vida que no son tan buenas, por supuesto, y el estar fuera de casa es una de las más importantes. Especialmente en días como el de hoy, que es el cumpleaños Florencia. Tuve la chance de cantarle el 'Feliz Cumpleaños' por teléfono, mientras Gaby y los chicos la despertaban con desayuno en la cama (la tradición familiar). Hablé con ella por un ratito, y repasamos los regalos que le hicieron... pero no es lo mismo, por supuesto.
Extraño mi casa, extraño a Gaby y extraño a los chicos. Al mismo tiempo, la estoy pasando genial en lo estrictamente laboral. Esta combinación agridulce de hacer algo que me gusta y saber que estoy contribuyendo (por pequeño que sea mi grano de arena) a que la gente reciba una mejor calidad de vida, pero al mismo tiempo sentirme solo y extrañar mi familia, ha regido en mi vida por los últimos cuatro años o algo así.
Y todavía no me he acostumbrado.
Feliz cumpleaños, Florcita. Papi te quiere 'un montón', como vos me decís.
Feliz cumpelaños, pero que belleza de niña!!! hoy yo le cante por telefono a mi nietita tambien el feliz cumple, aunque fue el 22 hoy se lo festejaban. A veces pasa que estamos bien pero lejos de los que queremos no se disfruta tanto. Y bueno la vida es asi!!!
ReplyDeleteFeliz cumple para Florcita!!!! Seguro que se va a cobrar tu faltazo... hasta con intereses!
ReplyDeleteFeliz cumple, Florcita. Ojala nos veamos pronto.
ReplyDeleteAh, it's not easy... you seem to truly love your job which probably makes some sacrifices easier. But I know you are also a family guy and love your kids and wife!
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