2 of my Boys

Peter and Herbie

I'm stressed at work, apparently for no reason. I don't like having an in-box with things in it, and regardless of how far I move it out of sight, I feel the pressure like a fetter around my throat. After talking to my supervisor, who laughed at me, I realize I'm still getting used to the way things work around here. This time of year, he told me, it's not bad to have two sets of data waiting to be tested. If you're more than 6 weeks behind, then they start worrying.
So the pressure and stress is self-inflicted. That doesn't make things better, really, it just makes me feel like I'm being an idiot for doing this to myself. Time to take a pill....

Anyway, I decided to post this picture because it always makes me smile--two of my favorite boys, checking each other out. Peter is surprisingly good with all of the other creatures. He's more curious than anything, and if given the chance to get up-close to investigate, he stays on his tippy-toes in apprehension of any sudden move. He's relatively comfortable with Herbie now, because they've been out so much together, but he will still keep his distance if Herbie decides to take off across the floor.
In any case, just a tidbit of my everyday life. My family makes me feel better. (: