So, what did I do today?

[xp_cyclops]

I went for a run.
Did some school paperwork.
I programmed one training scenario, went over three tapes of other scenarios.
Marked some late assignments.
Some more paperwork.
Did an hour in the gym.
Watched a training run.
Debriefed after the run.
Wrote up my thoughts.
Read and commented on crossevaluations from the last run.
Did more paperwork.
Spent two hours in the gym.
Did a training run of my own.
Wrote up my own evaluation.
Watched the newsfeeds while I did some more paperwork.
Updated the threat database.
Did some more paperwork.

I just moved from one thing to the other, and... you know, every single one of them felt absolutely pointless. Someone needs to built a Scott-automaton to do all these things, because it would probably be more efficient. Or maybe I'm an automaton already, I don't know. I certainly feel like one.

Comments

[x-forge.livejournal.com]

I'll see what I can do about that automaton thing.

[x-cyclops.livejournal.com]

Thank you. I doubt anyone will notice the difference.

[x-siryn.livejournal.com]

Mr Summers, I know that you don't do this kind of thing but, um, maybe you should take the night off or something and relax?

[x-cyclops.livejournal.com]

I had a whole two days off this week. That should do me for about six months, I'd say.

[x-siryn.livejournal.com]

That's a little bit scary.

Why don't you come watch Air Force One with me and you can tell me all the things they get wrong? I'll bring the popcorn.

[x-cyclops.livejournal.com]

Raincheck? I'm not sure I'm in the mood for Harrison Ford tonight. Is it still tonight?

Here's a thought.

[x-wolverine.livejournal.com]

If you're not happy doing all of that crap, then -stop doing it-.

[x-cyclops.livejournal.com]

But the crap needs to be done. I'll just hang on and wait for the automaton.

[x-wolverine.livejournal.com]

Maybe.

Maybe not.

Real question is - does it need to be done _by you_?

Trust me - don't do shit that makes you crazy.

[x-polarisstar.livejournal.com]

I want an automaton to do workouts for me. Where do I sign up for that?

[x-cyclops.livejournal.com]

Forge is building them. Maybe he's taking orders.

[x-polarisstar.livejournal.com]

Yeah but does that count, fearless leader?

[x-legion.livejournal.com]

. . . Do you want to talk?

I'd offer to make coffee, but I don't think you need to deal with having caffeine in your system right now.

[x-rahne.livejournal.com]

I could provide ginger tea.

[x-cyclops.livejournal.com]

Are we sure no coffee? Because coffee would be good. I ought to have some coffee, actually, I still need to make up the to-do list for tomorrow.

[x-legion.livejournal.com]

I don't think you need anything that's going to keep you from sleeping right now.

Rahne's ginger tea might be good.

[x-traction.livejournal.com]

Remember what we talked about...and you can always pawn off some paperwork on others. Maybe what you need is an assistant. Actually, what you need is a vacation, but maybe you'll be more willing to get someone to help out.

[x-polarisstar.livejournal.com]

That sounds like a really good idea, Marie. It would be ideal for someone just learning the ropes, I think.

[x-cannonball.livejournal.com]

Or an XO who winds up with a cranky cuss of a CO when he tries to steal all the paperwork and leave him with nothing to do.

Incidentally, in case I forgot to mention it earlier, it's good to have you back, Marie.

[x-tarot.livejournal.com]

Is now the bad time to point out that in the last ten or so readings I've done for you, at least two had you having a stress-related heart attack?

At least, I think that's what they meant. It was bad, I can be sure of that.

[x-cyclops.livejournal.com]

Angie, I'm twenty-eight years old and in better shape than most of you. Except for Bob. But Bob is special.

And about the readings... you're sure it wasn't a heart-related stress attack? Because I think I've got that covered already. Oh, and what's your precognitive opinion on whether history repeats itself? Because I'd be very interested in that.

[x-wallflower-.livejournal.com]

Training run? You guys training for some kind of competition? Um, hi. I'm Laurie. :) I'm new here. (I swear, I've been saying that all week and it still sounds way too perky.)

[x-cyclops.livejournal.com]

Perky's okay. And the training stuff is a little complicated.

I forgot to reply to your first post, didn't I? I'm Scott. Summers, the headmaster. Nathan's told me a lot about you, Laurie.

[x-foliate.livejournal.com]

Well. You've got tea and teenaged girl badgering down already.

[x-cyclops.livejournal.com]

I had tea with Rahne and David last night. Apparently my jokes aren't funny anymore. I appear to have misplaced my sense of humor or something.