Hello from Wisconsin again! Back for round number 2 of four. Am writing this on the first day we are here. Hoping this time goes a little smoother and that the changes we made from the first time help and don't hinder. We only have three people versus 4. TBD :)
As the week went on, it was apparent that we learned a lot from the last trip and were well prepared for what we needed to do. I love it when a plan comes together. We were one unit and got a lot done very efficiently, even with very bad news that our company let go of four of our friends back home. We cried and drank beer and then cried some more and soldiered on. Industry is a cruel mistress, and this kind of stuff is the very reason I have avoided it as a career. They live on profit (much like our small business does) and decisions about not being profitable are made swiftly.
I have to stay positive and keep my head up and know that I have value and what I am doing is very important. The company needs me and the skill set I have, and my salary is not enough to break their profits. I also can't worry about what I can't control. Circle of control. Look at me using my therapy. My coworkers were very upset, and I tried to calm their fears. It's hard in this economy and this job market. There are virtually no scientist jobs available right now in our area and we all have either families or big things coming up in our lives, all requiring financial stability.
We had some free time on Saturday afternoon and got to the town of New Glarus. This is where the brewery is located, but it was closed to tours :( They had a smaller tasting room with a gift shop, so we headed over there and had a fun time shopping. I wished we had more room in the car, because I would have gotten some beer to bring back, but our car was full to the brim. I fell in love with the Belgian Red and I feel like next time, I want to go back and get a six pack to take home. This would be the PERFECT summer beer. We got to eat downtown in a little pub and spend time with Heather's parents. It was very nice to get away from the house from a bit because we are stuck in there constantly taking our measurements.
Another successful trip in the books and looking forward to another trip in February! We joked with the little bar and grill down the road that we eat at every night that they needed to have a couple or threesome night for the upcoming day of love, and while they aren't doing valentines day stuff, they said they would make us a little heart shaped pizza and light us a candle. I can't wait! I also finally got to the point where I could get off of all of my meds for my Flu adventure, but my ribs are still super painful, and any cough or sneeze kills me. I know that will take time, but I do hope to at least get back to running this next week.
Have a great week y'all!
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