- Signed: Matthew Hartman
- Filed under fantasy sports , friends , relationships , work .
Hey folks,
I realize its been since, what, June that I last posted in here? I suppose there really isn't any particular excuse, except pure laziness. Anyhow, I hope everyone out there is doing well.
Things here in Grand Forks are pretty much the same. Work has been going "relatively" well. Our new forecasting system went live about 2-3 weeks ago and us forecasters are continuing to get use to it. It has taken time, and even though some of us don't particularly like portions of it, we're pretty much stuck with it. We're still doing pretty much the same thing - making forecasts for DOTs and 511 services - however, are now using new software for our grid editing and site-specific forecasts. A lot of it is now automated and, among other things, it makes certain aspects out of our control as forecasters. So, while it makes some of our forecasting slightly easier, there are other aspects that make it more difficult. Anyhow, I won't go into too much detail as I'm sure you are really not that interested. But, just to make a long story short, while everything has been going relatively smooth, it just makes the job more stressful. At least, for me...
So, other than the job - not much else is new. Life is pretty much the same. I met a woman in early August and even though we would talk on the phone now and then and even went out a few times, things didn't work out. She was a very intelligent, classy, and wonderful woman, but for some reason or another, after coming back to Grand Forks after being home in Indiana, she decided to not return my phone calls. I was frankly, surprised she would do that, but considering I'm sick of those games, I stopped talking to her altogether. So, I'm back to being alone, again! ;) I suppose Christen and I were only "friends," but it was still nice to have someone outside of work to go out and do things with.
I try to stay busy, though... I'm in a hockey and football fantasy league now, with the guys at work! I don't know all that much about either, especially hockey, but it's fun to watch and participate. So far, my football team is 4th in a league of 10 and my hockey team is 5th in a league of 9 others. The hockey season just started last week and the football season is only in Week 5, so hopefully my rankings won't go anywhere but up! We'll see...
Well, since I'm here at work, I suppose I should go. I had some free time here and felt like making a post here since I haven't in so long. Again, hope everyone is doing well!
Take care!
I realize its been since, what, June that I last posted in here? I suppose there really isn't any particular excuse, except pure laziness. Anyhow, I hope everyone out there is doing well.
Things here in Grand Forks are pretty much the same. Work has been going "relatively" well. Our new forecasting system went live about 2-3 weeks ago and us forecasters are continuing to get use to it. It has taken time, and even though some of us don't particularly like portions of it, we're pretty much stuck with it. We're still doing pretty much the same thing - making forecasts for DOTs and 511 services - however, are now using new software for our grid editing and site-specific forecasts. A lot of it is now automated and, among other things, it makes certain aspects out of our control as forecasters. So, while it makes some of our forecasting slightly easier, there are other aspects that make it more difficult. Anyhow, I won't go into too much detail as I'm sure you are really not that interested. But, just to make a long story short, while everything has been going relatively smooth, it just makes the job more stressful. At least, for me...
So, other than the job - not much else is new. Life is pretty much the same. I met a woman in early August and even though we would talk on the phone now and then and even went out a few times, things didn't work out. She was a very intelligent, classy, and wonderful woman, but for some reason or another, after coming back to Grand Forks after being home in Indiana, she decided to not return my phone calls. I was frankly, surprised she would do that, but considering I'm sick of those games, I stopped talking to her altogether. So, I'm back to being alone, again! ;) I suppose Christen and I were only "friends," but it was still nice to have someone outside of work to go out and do things with.
I try to stay busy, though... I'm in a hockey and football fantasy league now, with the guys at work! I don't know all that much about either, especially hockey, but it's fun to watch and participate. So far, my football team is 4th in a league of 10 and my hockey team is 5th in a league of 9 others. The hockey season just started last week and the football season is only in Week 5, so hopefully my rankings won't go anywhere but up! We'll see...
Well, since I'm here at work, I suppose I should go. I had some free time here and felt like making a post here since I haven't in so long. Again, hope everyone is doing well!
Take care!
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