Routine which is not "a rut"

There was a time, many years ago, when it was possible to predict my location and activities to the hour. Even weekends.

When I had just started working at Sausage Software, newly moved to Melbourne and I was (unbeknownst to myself at a conscious level) quite happy. Happiness that comes from doing what you love, feeling secure and feeling that many doors are open.

Compared to the stress of final year engineering, too busy to have a job and often running out of money to the point where food became a luxury.. it was much easier to be happy. The intervening years have spoiled me to the point where the simple things are no longer appreciated as much.

I welcome the idea of a predictable pattern of work, play, sleep, etc. I have learned the correct balance in the past year. I hope :)

Routine only becomes a rut if you don't enjoy it.