give it the old college try

So in January, I had submitted in writing that I intended to reduce my hours. A fellow had offered up in his charisma that I could change the work schedule just so and still work full time. ah well, no objection to the try. Its admirable that he would make the effort... my objective is to become well rounded and the current scheme is making me round about the stomach, but some other parts of me aren't taking on a desirable shape...