I have been working quite a bit lately. Much of what I do is NOT interactive. It is getting things through the pipe with moments of interaction–so, basically, I work alone. During my solitude, I cogitate, stew, invent, roil, examine, comprehend, and deconstruct. In short, I think.

Over the past few weeks, I have made a few observations:

1. When I am sleep deprived and hungry, I am much more susceptible to emotions. This is a humorous way to describe it, but in part, is true. I am more wistful, and emotional matter weighs more heavily in my decision making process when certain basics are not being satisfied.

2. Music is terribly important to me. My productivity has dramatically increased with good music playing in the background. If I get to choose the music, my productivity increases even more. On a side-note, if you love GREAT music, go to Paradise Radio, listen, and give them a donation. They are the best radio station of all time.

3. Life is bigger than even the strongest of us.

4. Work is empty. Money is empty. Find other things to make you happy.