Employment and Books on CD

Has been such a long time since I have had time to even attempt to blog. Imagine every waking moment of each day being dedicated to your job. Because of this, your life begins to suffer in every way possible. Relationships break down and I miss my wife and dog, the body breaks down and burns out, the mind can not function because of exhaustion, and there is not much enjoyment in anything you do because you are just so tired from the constant work. I estimate I have worked more than 6 months in a 3 month period of time. I like being a chef but I love my wife and life; I miss being home.

So if you look at my web site, http://www.chefjeffonthe.net, you will see some apparent desperation as I have posted "Chef Jeff needs a job!" so I hate to show that I am desperate for a job because I am really not; but I do want to work.

So has this been enough complaining? Through all of this, a really great discovery has come into my life, Books on CD. Please know this about me, I am not a big or great reader and never really have been. Maybe a little strange since my mom, father, and sisters are all avid readers. Have just never really enjoyed sitting down and reading for some reason. In April, I did hear a story on local NPR about a local English professor and his discoveries of books on cd to occupy the time between a weekly long commute.

Books on cd?? HHHmmmmm, I thought to myself, that could be very interesting. So the wife and myself headed to the library to check out the selection. How great are books on cd!! I just love listening to these stories and it makes the hour commute between the lake and Roanoke a breeze! Am now a big fan of Dean Koontz and have really enjoyed just about everything I have checked out.

Favorites so far are: "The Husband" by Dean Koontz, "Lunar Park" by Bret Easton Ellis, "The Zero Game" by Brad Meltzer. Right now, I am listening to "The Wrong Man" by John Katzenbach. There have been a few others but these have been the best so far.

I can say that if it was not for the drive, it would be very hard to listed to the books on CD. Would not be my cup of tea just to sit there and listen. I need to be driving to listen to these. Maybe I will start reading more and more soon?

Is almost time for me to take a break from daily life at the restaurant. It has been a great ride and I really love that place. I am tired now and need to rest from this all.

Soon!