report after the first day
Subtitle: In which I realize that it isn't so much the actual writing of the posts so much as it is the reading of other people's posts and the responding to the comments which may well fall into jeopardy as I navigate this whole going to work thing.
I have plenty to tell:
The woman who sat next to me on the train yesterday morning had a four-course breakfast wrapped in individual plastic bags which had been meticulously twisted together and shut and not only ate it in the 30 minutes we rode the rails but THEN went on to apply her makeup causing me to shudder visibly.
It did not take me especially long to become accustomed to working with a PC program to make scores of appointments for my boss for his business trip next month and it took only seconds, hours later, to realize that none of my work transferred, as it was supposed to, onto his desktop calendar. I don't think the IT guy will like me much by the end of the week.
I was so amped up by the end of the day that I talked, nonstop, to K, for the entire ride home. I lead a very quiet life before this and spent my evenings listening to what other people had done all day - now I find that I am brimming with news of all I have seen or done. And it's only been a couple of days.
Young and old, helpful or not, just about everyone I've met seems to be genuinely nice.
I'm not saying there aren't any quirky people (not that I mind quirky) and I'm smart enough to know that there are plenty of nasty people around, but a lot of people walked past my desk yesterday and they all had something nice to say to me. Plus, there were a couple of people whom I found to be quite engaging.
I have plenty to tell:
The woman who sat next to me on the train yesterday morning had a four-course breakfast wrapped in individual plastic bags which had been meticulously twisted together and shut and not only ate it in the 30 minutes we rode the rails but THEN went on to apply her makeup causing me to shudder visibly.
It did not take me especially long to become accustomed to working with a PC program to make scores of appointments for my boss for his business trip next month and it took only seconds, hours later, to realize that none of my work transferred, as it was supposed to, onto his desktop calendar. I don't think the IT guy will like me much by the end of the week.
I was so amped up by the end of the day that I talked, nonstop, to K, for the entire ride home. I lead a very quiet life before this and spent my evenings listening to what other people had done all day - now I find that I am brimming with news of all I have seen or done. And it's only been a couple of days.
Young and old, helpful or not, just about everyone I've met seems to be genuinely nice.
I'm not saying there aren't any quirky people (not that I mind quirky) and I'm smart enough to know that there are plenty of nasty people around, but a lot of people walked past my desk yesterday and they all had something nice to say to me. Plus, there were a couple of people whom I found to be quite engaging.
Comments
From: Eurolush
Re: subtitle
I knew this whole going back to work thing wasn't going to be to my best interest.
V. respectfully yours,
E
But very pleased to hear that you had such a great day at work.
Aussie, Aussie, Aussie. Oy, oy, oy.
Writing IS easier than Reading/Commenting/Emails.
I could have told you that if you had asked me - just for a change I got there first.
I shouldn't think there will be a backlash - especially from me - my first two are boys as you know and they NEVER said anything like that - especially at age six!
(obviously I am responding to your comment within this comment - is that bad etiquette? !!)
On another note;
You are never going to be free for coffee again, are you? Damn. :(
I advise you to become BFF with the IT guy.
Also, about the comments, I had already noticed this happening. But I'm doing it too. Since I started doing Blog365 I've spent much more time blogging and much less time reading and commenting. Most days I feel like I'm shouting into a wind tunnel. I've never been able to figure out how you managed to blog every day PLUS read and comment.
Wearing your shoes around the house paid off!
I'm sure your innate charm will continue to bring out the best in your co-workers. Especially the IT guy.
ErinH
BB, it doesn't surprise me to hear you say everyone you've met seems nice. You see beauty everywhere, in everyone.
The paycheck is fun - though I find myself spending too much of it on stuff for my tutor kids that the district does not have the resources, or time, to provide.
Yay for surviving the first day of work!
I'm glad you're enjoying your days, and hope K enjoys listening to you.
It's okay if you slow down on the reading and commenting on other blogs... It happens eventually not just to the working girls, but to the best of us :)
I will be happy to come and visit.