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The first week 2006 September 29 11:51

Posted by diamond in : Work, Random, Health , trackback

So, i started as a SysOp with google in dublin on monday. It’s been quite a week. There is so so much to get up to speed on, my head is still spinning, and is likely to continue to do so for some months. The offices and people are great, the food however is a problem. This can be summed up in 3 ways: (A) it’s delicious, (B) you can eat as much as you like, whenever you like, (C) it’s all free. This combined with the lack of routine for the last few weeks has impacted my weight trend signifcantly (see graph).

My back issues seem to be getting worse, i think the commute isn’t donig it any favours. I’ve now got fairly constant pain in my lower spine, and occasionally get pains down my legs. It’s not debilitating, just worrying. I’m seeing a physio on Tuesday in maynooth who’s supposed to be one of the best in the country, was referred there by the physio i saw in athlone. Here’s hoping the damage is reversable.

And in other news, i’m no longer single -)

Comments»

1. ducky - 2006 September 29 14:28

the graph was distressing.
there should be a rule about people who like graphing things not being allowed to exercise.
And thats all I’m gonna say about that
*skz*

2. Eoghan - 2006 September 29 20:03

It’s not really free. You have to pay them WITH YOUR SOUL!

(Can I work there too?)

3. cyberviking - 2006 October 1 23:16

good to get an update. whatever you do, don’t forget you have a thesis to write. I just submitted a paper to IEEE Computer where you’re one of the authors (on the Shannon Portal).
Re your back, physio is good, a proper chair and desk is good, not being single is [normally] good ;-)