My raft is a shared raft and is usually pretty balanced. Keri and I have agreements that keep us balanced for the most part. I'll oar and she will rest and vice versa or we'll oar together if we want to get somewhere quicker.
We've been at this shared raft business for awhile now and we pretty much know what to expect from each other. We hit some rapids every now and then, but we've managed to stay afloat and continue to oar in the same direction. It's true that we've made a few course corrections along the way, but being flexible is a big part of the balance.
We know that Keri is the head of the research department and I am the head of the experiment department. It's good that we know these things about each other because it helps us to understand how and why the other one operates the way that they do.
Recently, as you probably know, we brought aboard a new member of our shared raft. This adorable little fur ball, named Marbles, has disrupted our balance just a bit. We are acclimating rather well, all three of us.
However, the sleep deprivation has added an extra challenge. Lack of sleep causes the experiment department to be less receptive to guidance from the research department. Luckily, these two departments have worked well with each other for quite some time and are aware of what's intended.
Both departments have agreed to be more sensitive and more receptive. Research shows that well planned experiments generally end with positive results. We intend for our shared raft to continue on the course we have set out without too much detour given the added adorable member.
