Sometimes I Just Don't Know Why I Ask...

Guys not only do not know how to ask for advice, they also do NOT know how to give it... apparently. The following is an email conversation between me and a friend at work. I didn't think my question was all that difficult, but the answer was certainly not easy to get.

Me: Do you think it would be ridiculous to even try to go straight to NY from here? I REALLY don't want to drive in the rain/snow tomorrow morning =(


Him: You could try, but it's gonna be slow going I expect. But maybe not as slow as driving in the weather tomorrow. It's a crap shoot either way.


Me: That wasn't exactly helpful... I had actually figured that much out on my own }:-[ (that's my angry face)


Him: OH, you wanted help..................Ok, I cleared up the traffic for you. Good luck!!


Me: You are SUCH a BRAT!
I wanted your advice... I don't know why...?


Him: My advice was in the first reply I sent to you - I don't think, with the available information, that you can say which would be better. Hence, a "crap shoot." Tomorrow, the weather might not be as severe as predicted, and more people may go today trying to avoid it, but it could go the other way. Personally, I would leave at around 9 PM - probably miss most of the day's traffic and possibly beat the weather.


Me: Thank you. The last sentence was all that I was looking for =P


Him: It's still a crap shoot.

UGH!!!

This is a Test... it is ONLY a Test!

That's what I've been telling myself today =)

It was the kind of morning wher you get to work early just because it's better than stumbling around your apartment in the dark (with roommates in the bedrooms and roommate's friends in the livingroom, the only light that doesn't disturb anyone at 4:30 in the morning is the bathroom light). So, I arrived at work by 5:40 this morning. After looking over my ever-growing to do list and organizing a time schedule for my day to ensure that everthing gets done in a timely fashion, I hear the little Microsoft Outlook "ding." I waited a moment to check what it was because I wanted to finish what I was doing. Several minutes later I hear a second "ding." This time I decided to see what the new emails were about. The first one began with:

"Background for our new project!"

followed by a LONG email. The second email was the first email, forwarded, with one little addition...

"FYI -- Ms. K. B. has the lead for this project..."

With two overdue projects , along with some not-so-urgent tasks, on my hands, I assumed I was not up for any new projects (guess that'll teach me not to assume anything!).

I just have to keep reminding myself, this is all just a test. When I look back at the end of my life, I will not remember the stress, the deadlines, how many projects were finished on time, or even finished at all, but God, who sees the heart, knows what I've done with the opportunities given and He will remember whether or not I lived for Him during the difficult times.

So... I will try to keep smiling as I remember, this is only a test. =)