Life lessons
Today has been more sedate and I've almost caught up, though I still have some shit I've been procrastinating on for two weeks…ugh. At least things went mostly smooth and I got most of the newer work orders done.
I did manage to make my own misery and in doing so learned something important. If you happen to mix protein powder in a Tupperware mixing cup thing, don't do it with really hot water. I've made my protein shakes with warm water before and everything went fine, but it was just warm water from the tap. Today I decided it'd be neat if I put the water in the microwave so it'd be really hot. Then it'd be kind of like hot chocolate protein drink. Yay!
I put the appropriate amount of powder in the cup and gleefully poured in the hot water. I sealed down the lid securely. I always make sure it's secure because one time I didn't get the lid on all the way and sprayed myself. Thusly assured in the belief that I was ready to shake vigorously, as to dissolve said powder into aforementioned hot water, I begin the gesticulations when a subtle popping noise is heard. All of a sudden I feel wet and warm in places. Now that could be a good thing, but not in this instance.
Evidently, the hot water causes the protein powder to froth up and pressure builds, causing the lid to pop off a bit. At first I thought I had simply not pushed the lid down hard enough, so I cleaned up, double checked the lid and tried once more. I know, I ‘m a dumbass, but at least I did it over the trash can the second time. So I've learned this lesson, only cold water from now on.