A Busy Summer has Started

Posted on June 21, 2021 by vanbraman

Today is the first day of summer, even though it really felt like summer last week. It will be a bit cooler this week, but the weekend will be back into the 100’s again.

Milan Italy, Duomo, Milan CathedralThe last week of summer was spent virtually in Milan, which meant that even though I had to be up early to teach, the commute was only from my bedroom to the dining room.

Oberkochen Train Station, Waiting for TrainThis week I am a student in a virtual course from Germany.

Zeiss Innovation Center, Dublin, california, early morningThis requires me to be at the office each day at 6:00.

commute, altamont, earlyTo get there in time means getting up really early and braving the commute over the Altamont.

lunch, cheetos, outdoor lunchI guess one good thing is the after lunch it is almost time to go home and I will miss the worst of the late afternoon traffic.

With things opening back up, it will be a very busy summer as we catch up on pent-up demand for training. I will spend more time in the office, but not much time at my desk.

Now for some sleep.

Steven

 

 

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Lunch this Week

Posted on June 20, 2021 by vanbraman

This week I have to be at the office each day. It will be the first time since last March where I will be in the office every day of the week. It has usually been only one day every few weeks.

Zeiss Innovation Center, dublin, california, construction, new building, zeissHowever, this week I will be attending a virtual course in Germany so need to be in the office where the instrument I will be working on will be. I have to be in the office by 6:00 each morning, so it will be a tiring week as I need to leave home by 5:00.

lunch, sandwich, PB&JMy plan is to pack a lunch each day as the cafeteria kitchen is not yet open in the new building. I can eat my lunch on the cafeteria balcony and get some fresh air.

In-N-Out, Roger Williams and the Creation of the American Soul, Church and State, John M. BarryI could also go pick up some lunch at In-N-Out, which would not be as busy if we take an early lunch.

However, I have not eaten in a restaurant since last March and really don’t know how ordering, etc.. is handled for pickup. Do I need to download apps for different restaurants?

Chicken Nuggets, Chick-fil-A, Free FoodAnother option could be Chick-Fil-A.

Wendy's Burger, Double Stack, OAC Burger ChallengeA Double-stack at Wendy’s would be nice.

Campirana Pizza - Chorizo, Frijoles, Jalapeños y Cebolla - Pi Day - 3.14159 - Pizza PiePizza would be another good option.

In any case, tomorrow I am packing a lunch and then will determine the plan for the rest of the week.

Off to get some sleep before the early morning start.

Steven

 

 

 

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