Over the last several weeks at work I've been busy working on a project to integrate to various building systems at a new data center. My work has been in the office gathering information, building and reviewing web graphics, and coordinating any site work that needs to be done. I've occasionally had to go on site, but not often.

We're nearing the end of this phase of the project, though, and my presence has been requested on site to help coordinate. Since it's a construction site, hours are from 6 to 2:30. This week, I've gotten up around 4:45 every day to make the 45 minute drive to the site location in one of the exurbs south of Seattle.

I had hoped that my time on site would be limited, but right now it appears that I could be out here for the next couple weeks. I dislike driving so much, and working at a construction site isn't the best environment, but I suppose it's not all bad. So far I haven't minded getting up early too much, and I've been working until almost 4, so I've sometimes been able to pick up Lesley from work on my way home. And, since I'm working longer hours, I won't have to work a full day tomorrow, which is something that I'd like to have more often.