Meritocracy.

I was thinking about this the other day. Meritocracies are over rated. People put so much importance of being able to rise up and get promoted based on your own work, and not how your boss feels about you and your work. Granted, there are some positive aspects to it. It would suck to be stuck in a position never to be promoted just because your boss doesn't like you. But at the same time, I think there is some merit in being able to make your boss like you. It's called interpersonal skills.

This morning I saw garbage trucks doing their runs. I wish I had my camera. You should see how high tech and effecient these things are now. Gone are the days of two drivers in one truck. Now you only have one and a robotic arm picks up the garbage and dumps it in the truck. Insane.

Katherine made me a wonderful dinner yesterday night. I was so shocked when I came home. For those not in the know, she never cooks. Rarely. So I was pleasantly surprised. She made bow tie pasta and meat sauce with cilantro. Delicious. I felt quite loved.

So I'm contemplating about getting a car. Aren't I always? But Katherine got me thinking. She tells me stories about people that take a leap and buy a car, and everything ends up being ok for them. And no doubt, there are other situations out there with less happy endings, but it got me thinking.

I think part of it might be a sign. So yeah, seriously considering.