One, I think ~~people generally~~ I have an innate need to produce something. ~~We~~ I don't want to just sit around and entertain ~~ourselves~~ myself, ~~we~~ I want to contribute. Two, I think the 40 hour work week isn't quite the right balance for me. Maybe 30 would be better for me.
It's good to learn from experiences, but it's not good to assume that your experience is everyone's experience.
Yeah same, we were primed by the mention of anchors and decks. And as someone who thinks ships are pretty, I really didn't see anything wrong with that interpretation. I think I've even heard butts described as the stern before.