Enough with the angst, already!

Well, the good news is that I passed the PT test. The bad news is that it was with a “Marginal” score–though if I’d run 3 seconds faster I’d have a “Good” score and no additional worries. As it is, I’ll be watched closely (think of it as PT probation), be sent to workshops on healthy living (PT purgatory), and I’ll be redoing the test in 90 days (Rinse & Repeat). However, it might just help me develop a little more discipline and a little less laziness about the whole exercise thing–which would be good. So all in all, I’ve got a couple minor hassles but no major fallout to deal with. And a good incentive to run the mile-and-a-half at least 3 seconds faster.

Though if you’d talked to me 10 hours ago I wouldn’t have been nearly so philosophical about it….

But regardless, life goes on. I got to present to my branch some analysis I’d done (yes, real analysis done by an analyst–what an unusual thing!), and I’m now lead on a new project of developing a standardized survey that we’ll be passing out at the end of the wargames we run. And given that so much of my last year was devoted to the ins and outs of polling, it’s something that I do feel at least partially qualified to do. I’m excited!

I’m also getting kind of excited about this Korea trip. 3 weeks in a new place should be fun, even if I’m not the super-shopper type (everyone keeps telling me to keep an eye out for “Coach” bags and “Rolex” watches…). Besides, with the watchful eye of the government upon me, 3 weeks away from mandatory PT will be a nice break! See, there’s an upside to everything.

And of course… don’t forget to say “White Rabbits” when you wake up tomorrow morning!