For some reason I’ve felt very lonely and disconnected this week (maybe it’s because I actually am lonely and disconnected). When I’m here in Knoxville, I’m only in one of three places… At work, in my hotel room, or in the car going back and forth between the two. It’s a little depressing when you think about it. BUT, it’s ok… I have a job and I’m supporting my family. I really can’t complain too much I suppose.This week has been a little rough physically. On Monday afternoon my back started hurting. I went to the gym after work, but my back was bothering me so much that I left after about 15 minutes. My back was bothering my so much on Monday night that I didn’t really get much sleep. I tossed and turned all night trying to get comfortable. Finally, I got up a 4:30 and stood in the hot shower for half an hour. That helped. On Tuesday my back began to feel a little better, but on Tuesday afternoon I started developing a migraine. Sheesh. So I came back to the hotel room on Tuesday evening, and had to take a pill for the migraine. I have to say I did sleep well last night (Tuesday night).  My back is bothering me a little bit this morning though. I’ll skip the gym tonight.I’m looking forward to this weekend and next week (Thanksgiving week). I’ll go home this weekend of course, and then next week I only have to work three days, and then I can go home again. So basically, starting this weekend, I’ll only have to work 3 days out of 9.  However, I’ll have to work long hours those three days. I’ll have to work 11 hours on Monday and Tuesday next week, and 10 hours on Wednesday. No problem though. I’d love to drive home on Wednesday night, but I HATE driving out on the highway at night. So I’ll just get to bed early on Wednesday night, and then get up very early on Thursday to drive home.  If I leave here by 6am I can be home by 11:30 (10:30 Memphis time). That’ll work. And if I can leave earlier, that’s even better.