Back up in Irving, TX again for another week of training. Actually four days. The traffic was better this time, even though it was raining in Austin. I got to do a little hydroplaning on I-35, but that was about it for major adventure. About 3.5 hours door to door, with the only real slowdown being some Dallas rushhour traffic.

This time I came prepared, with a selection of packaged foods, so no exciting WalMart stories–unless I get really bored. I did get a different room, this one has a hot tub. Living large in the Microtel! Hopefully it will be quieter than the last. But, if it isn’t, I brought earplugs. It’s still better staying here given the huge cost difference. (The stuff in the Las Colinas area starts at $150 a night. Most everything is closer to $200.)

I think the same instructor is training this class (on OLAP) and I know where I’m going, so it should be pretty stress-free. Or, at least, it’s all expected stress (driving in Dallas can be a treat). Once this class is over, I’ll have one more in two weeks. That one starts on 9/8 and lasts 5 days–and it’s supposed to be the most grueling of all.