Almost 20 years to the day after I started my new job as sports editor of the Key West Citizen I began my career at CBS -- Computer Bookmaking Systems. The day began with my regular three month diabetes checkup with Dr. Land. He said my diabetes was under good control my A1C number was 6.8 down from 7.1 six months ago. A normal person free of diabetes is 5 or 6. I was over 11 when I was first diagnosed. And he completely took me off my high blood pressure medication. It's just not needed anymore with control of coffee consumption and regular meditation.
While my first official day at CBS isn't until Tuesday, today was orientation and I'll get paid for my first few hours. I learned I'll have my own desk and I can hook up a TV to cable. Some days I'll only get a half a dozen support calls other days will be more. But always I'll have a great staff to back me up with whatever problem may develop. Many times I'll be the go-to guy who has seen and dealt with these computer betting problems with over 12 yrs experience at the LV Hilton.
The best part is the health is good. The optometrist said my vision was a perfect 20-20 with no signs of glaucoma. With clear vision I have three days left at the Hilton and officially start my new job Tuesday. The weekends are casual dress. I think I'll ride my bike to work on those days. They have free coffee, specialty tea and bottled water. I can hook a TV up to the cable to watch at my desk. The most spacious workspace I've ever had. It's the right job at the right time. No regrets and no looking back.
"Greed is the basic cause of misery. Free yourself of greed, and the mountains, rivers, and earth do not block the light of your eyes."
--SHE-HSIEN
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