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galenkp in Weekend Experiences • 5 months ago

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I don't think I could be better if I tried, was my answer a couple days ago when I was asked by one of my clients about how I was going. He laughed, impressed I was able to say so in light of the situations we were dealing with, and said it seemed a pretty good way to be. I agree.

Of course, we can always be better I think, and my answer was diversionary and intended to mask the truth that, in actual fact, I was not all that good at all. He didn't need to hear about that though and there was nothing to gain by telling a client I wasn't quite feeling the best. Besides, he probably didn't truly care.

So, I haven't been all that great in the last week but stumbled forward to the weekend without dying (or killing anyone else) and I'm going to call that an achievement.

I haven't got a whole lot planned this weekend other than washing and detailing my truck (which takes care of at least four hours of it) and I have a few errands to run today; there's an F1 Grand Prix on this weekend as well so I'll watch that of course. I don't mind that it's going to be a quiet weekend though, my week was the antithesis of quiet and due to some issues I struggled through I welcome an uncomplicated and passive weekend of rest, recharging and the chance not to have to think too much. (My little peanut brain can only handle so much thinking after all.)

Below are some tracks I've had playing so far, my #saturdayselections for this week. You can take a listen if you want to or ignore them completely, or maybe do a post in this community talking about what's planned in your world for this weekend and share some of your own #saturdayselections if you like.

🔺Cole Swindell & Lainey Wilson🔺Vienna Philharmonic🔺Tim McGraw🔺

Design and create your ideal life, tomorrow isn't promised - galenkp

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#saturdayselections

5 months ago in Weekend Experiences by galenkp

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ryivhnn 5 months ago

Was there a downer after the upper?

Hope your weekend has been wonderfully relaxing :)

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galenkp 5 months ago

Life always offers up complexities and challenges, managing them is the key.

The weekend has been good for sure, I hope you have a good one too.

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deirdyweirdy 5 months ago

Oh dear, keeping up with that young Bonkers has done you in!
I had a spot of onion planting planned but rain has stopped play, so it's armchair, pipe and slippers for me.

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galenkp 5 months ago

Arm chair, pipe and slippers. 🤣

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dahpilot 5 months ago

Week is over, it's in the past. The weekend is sure to be better, especially with the Shanghai GP; Piastri 🇦🇺 literally flew

I hope everything falls into place and next week is better than the last.

Btw, good songs for this weekend!

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galenkp 5 months ago

Yep, Piaatri is on pole and has a good chance at the win. Should be a good race.

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zakludick 5 months ago

Hmmm... I get it. Not good, not nearly good. But what is the use in telling the client about that?

I find that increasingly, I have less and less people to tell that to.

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galenkp 5 months ago

People are usually so wrapped up and focused on their own problems or feelings they have little time for others. I understand of course, but along with the degredation of (real) communication comes other issues.

I don't share much with anyone and don't whine and complain to friends, and certainly not clients. It's better that way, but one of the issues many men face is not being able to open up about things and that can cause a whole other set of problems. It's seen as weakness which, of course, it's not.

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zakludick 5 months ago

Indeed. You speak the truth there. I feel the pull towards that sort of behavior myself. I actually do so much in my company to help the others guys NOT have such narrowminded viewpoints.

One of the Technicians does not even take lunch breaks but he also arrives to work late and leaves for home early... Maybe a bit unrelated but the point is that he has zero empathy and loads of personal problems and then takes it out on everyone else by being rude.

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galenkp 5 months ago

I think it's quite easy to be that guy who takes everything out on others, but it doesn't show much ownership. It's better for others not to be that guy...and it's better for oneself to take ownership.

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zakludick 5 months ago

Yeah. This guy acts tough and mean. Which he thinks equates to be what it means to be a grown up I guess.

But its hat lack of ownership and moderation in his responses that makes him come across like a kid. It feels to me, its like having to deal with a teenager with mood swings who is very aggressive and violent.

We also suspect that he is causing trouble because he wants to be fired so he can sue for a payout or some nonsense. I have told my boss to speak to her legal guy she has on retainer. Because again, I think this guy thinks that he can get massive amounts of money, but lawfully - can he? I don't think so! This is not a movie.

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galenkp 5 months ago

People have some strange ideas I guess, and with certain character types no amount of logic can sway them from what they know is right. These types of people often get what they deserve, through their own actions. (I mean, they are often the cause of their own failures, lack of progress and ultimate unhappiness.)

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zakludick 5 months ago

Absolutely 100% right.

This guy also is a senior technician without qualifications. He hates all the younger guys who go and become technicians and who get qualified. He treats his assistants even worse and wont vouch for them to go up.

The other day he was, like you say in a state where he knows he is right, adamant that working at night is "blood money". Meanwhile he got paid for a full week and he had an extra day off. I worked with him those two nights.

We worked Monday day. No work Tuesday day, worked Tuesday night, No work Wednesday day, Worked Wednesday night, No work Thursday day, No work Thursday Night, Worked Friday day.

So we worked 4 shifts and got paid for 5 shifts... but he says its "blood money". There is fuckall in our law about that, but this is what he believes.

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enraizar 5 months ago

Hi @galenkp, I'm really sorry for those personal problems you shared here. I don't give many personal details, but here's one, I've been managing a challenge that life gave me for two years.

From this challenge I think I have come out a better person, both for me and for others. I hope from the bottom of my heart that everything goes well.

About the music, those 10 minutes of the Vienna Philharmonic are a proof that mankind is also capable of creating beautiful things. I enjoyed it very much.

I have been moving today. Stressful day.

A hug.

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galenkp 5 months ago

We all face problems and challenges right? I focus on getting to them, getting them done, and tend not to whinge about them but sometimes the heat turns up I suppose. I'm ok, just got to push on, like always and I assume that's what you've been doing too.

Moving can be a stressful time, I have that on my horizon also. I'll be building a new house, moving out of my current and selling it and selling one other...I'm not looking forward to the process but am looking forward to how it'll feel to have it all done.

I hope your move goes/went well.

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enraizar 5 months ago

That's what I'm doing and I also have a good habit of not complaining. I think it's the right attitude.

The move finally ended today so tomorrow I might sleep 12 hours, at least I won't set the alarm clock. Right now I'm relaxing watching John Higgins vs Judd Trump. I like billiards.

I guess my tomorrow is your today, so I wish you a good Sunday.

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bozz 5 months ago

Hopefully work hasn't been too bad for you lately with everything you have going on the personal side of things too. Those are some good songs! I'm glad that Cole was able to break out from just being a songwriter and build an audience and place for himself on mainstream radio.

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galenkp 5 months ago

Work and everything else is a bit of a hassle at the moment but I'm not a quitter, know how to take responsibility and stand the fuck up and dust off so that's what I'll do.

I'm glad you like the tracks, a little bit of country and some classical, two of my most favoured genres.

I hope you're in for a good weekend mate.

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bozz 5 months ago

Thanks, I hope you have a good one as well! I get to see my great niece tomorrow, so I am thinking it is going to be an awesome weekend!

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galenkp 5 months ago

That's going to be great, I know how important that time is to you.

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avdesing 5 months ago

I'm glad the week is over, it's been very challenging for me, today will be dedicated to the house, shopping, clothes and more things around the house. And tomorrow I have a little bit of planning to go out for a while. I will take energy for the next week!

I love the philharmonic!

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galenkp 5 months ago

It sounds like a good weekend ahead for you.

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avdesing 5 months ago

I will make it happen, it's up to me!

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janitzearratia 5 months ago

What a beauty the Vienna Philharmonic directed by my Venezuelan compatriot Gustavo Dudamel, I also usually listen to you every time I wish for calm and peace, thank you for sharing Mr. Galenkp

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galenkp 5 months ago

Good music indeed.

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verdesmeralda 5 months ago

think that having a quiet weekend can be a good idea many times, on the other hand I am sorry that you are not feeling well and I send you my best wishes, although I don't really know how to send good wishes, so I would take the risk of sending you a hug at the risk that you might reject it. You are a good man!

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galenkp 5 months ago

I don't reject hugs so I appreciate it and your best wishes, thank you.

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krazzytrukker 5 months ago

Trucker Love Delivery from out here on the big road bro. Your inspiration here is something I cherish and look forward to every day that I find time to sign in here at the Hive. Knowing that all we have said here. That this will live on the Hive Blockchain long after we are gone is both bittersweet and comforting. I have been learning to live for the moment and tomorrow be damned lately... 🥺

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galenkp 5 months ago

You work too hard, I've said it before, but obviously there's a need which you have said before. In between there's a balance and leaning more towards the moment, living life right, is a good way to go. I'm doing the same and also have an end date for when I'll exit the workforce, not too far away, but there's a bit do do prior to that. Life is short so we gave to make sure it's lived properly right?

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krazzytrukker 5 months ago

"...make sure it's lived properly right?"

Properly is a mystery to me. It seems to be a moving target. "Best I can live life" is what I am doing these days.

On the Highway I try to keep it between the painted lines.

Here on the Hive I read between the lines, you know this. With your guidance I have also learned to "keep it between the lines" on this hive way. (Threema if I need to know I will ask there)

This long haul is a desperation move. 10k in 10 days revenue generation turnaround. Wolves are at the door. Then again when were they not?

We will see if this turnaround is a success a week from this Monday. Then maybe back to normal 500 mile radius runs.

We will see 👀

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galenkp 5 months ago

Linehaul is a different beast as far as transport goes, so many variables that can add additional cost as you know. I hope it goes ok.

Have you got some way of mitigating some of your financial pressures? I mean, it's not easy to do so, but sometimes it's worth ripping the bandaid off quickly and early to allow one to move forward a little more easily later. Not that I expect and answer to that on the blockchain, but it's something I've never been afraid to do; reducing debt and shifting focus has at times helped immensely.

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krazzytrukker 5 months ago

20 mph sustained crosswinds so far on this run have cost me several hundred dollars in fuel via 2 mpg drop (6.5 to 4.5) on 1200+miles at avrg of 3 bucks per gl.

So yeah, Fucken Variables Suck. 😡🤬

Kelly is my secret weapon. The breadwinner now at nearly 60k per yr. And she is considering another promotion/position of + 11k.

So Trucking can go away at any time and a 9-5 that I would absolutely hate would replace it. Budget would be brutal and tight but dooable. Just trying to avoid all that.

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galenkp 5 months ago

Yep, that's what I was talking about. Delays, breakdowns etc. All have to be factored in when quoting, or one takes the risk I guess.

I'm wondering if you letting the truck go and taking a "regular" job might reduce stress and help get you guys on track for an exit of the workforce. You can't truck forever. 9-5's suck but if it gets you to where you want to be then maybe worth dealing with? Just thinking out loud.

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krazzytrukker 5 months ago

Oh so your that voice in my head..!😅😆😂

Yeah, been considering the options alot.

Stumbling over my poor Pennsyl-Tucky farm boy leaving school early education history and the not answering to anyone in being my own boss for over 30 years now.

Do not know if at 58 1/2 years could I adapt and overcome these two major obstacles. But I have to consider trying it. I could always come back to trucking.

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galenkp 5 months ago

I get it, doubt creeps in and causes people to remain inactive. Like you say though, if it doesn't work out then there's options to revert. I guess you need to know what you need financially now and into the future, what things can be sacrificed now to reduce debt/expenditure, and decide around that.

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chinay04 5 months ago

It's quite okay to be busy at some weekend but make sure u take some rest for your body and gain energy back to work. Btw what work u do ? For living

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galenkp 5 months ago

Yeah, it's ok to be busy.

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