Focus, Larry, Focus!!!!!

Those of you who know me know that I still have always had an amazing memory. It's nothing I work at just a blessing from God. I do credit it with being fortunate to be in the company of intelligent individuals, trying to stay abreast of current events, and being able to compartmentalize and focus when I need to. An example : I love watching game shows, especially trivia shows like Millionaire and Jeopardy. I will not tell you I get all of those inane questions correct but I know the answer to 90% or better. Don't ask me how I know but I do. You can verify that with Emma because I will call out the answers and gloat every time I get it right. Of course when the contestant gets it wrong they get berated by me for being a dumb ass. I know, it's weird but in the privacy of one's own home.....

Unfortunately I see myself starting to slip. I still am a voracious reader and have a group of friends that are really sharp (Agenda 21 :) ) that keep me on my toes. The problem is work. As most of you know almost two years ago I left the long term care business and returned to accounting. I have been a CPA for 34 years so it's like riding a bicycle, right? Then about 15 months ago I took the position of County Auditor for Caldwell County. Normally this would be primarily a supervisory position but because of circumstances "grunt work" is involved. It had been about 15 years since I was on any kind of grunt level! I won't bore you with the details because I am boring myself but suffice it to say it has been a journey. The long and short of it is that I was bored with accounting when I left it 9 years ago and, much to my chagrin, I am still bored with it! But it currently pays the bills so I must do what I must do.

So I guess it is time for some TM, aversion therapy, whatever. Something to get me focused on the work! I find myself daily being distracted by the politics of working in the courthouse. I know, it's like watching a soap opera with mentally challenged actors but it's kind of fun. And jacking with some of the wing nuts is really fun! But it sure takes away from time that should be spent (ugh) doing accounting. I need to lock my door, station Guido outside of it, and dedicate at least 5 days a month to accounting. It's not hard work, just time consuming and boring. sigh..........

I am fortunate that I have been able to assemble a great staff. I can see a light at the end of the tunnel where I can delegate this boring crap to them in the near future (lookout Ezzy). But for now I am still doing it.

So I need some suggestions please. As long as sharp implements are not involved I am willing to try it. How do you make the mundane interesting?