First Day at Work and Other Delights

Today's big story was that it was my first full day of work.  I was soaked by a vigorous shower of information, new faces, conversations, expectations, emails, introductions, rules and meetings.  It was like one of those showers that leaves you feeling more drained than refreshed--a little too hot, a little too long-- but you know you needed it.  Everyone was terrific and welcoming and I'm so glad to be on board, even if I did appear to be a little glazed and wide-eyed.

There were two big stories today, though.  My favorite author stumbled on to the blog and responded via email.  At first, I thought it was somebody just yanking my chain, but I'm feeling fairly certain that it's him. It was an amazing surprise and a nice wind-down from the big event. 

Actually--there were three stories.  Young Gidget, our almost year-old kitty, caught her first mouse today.  New neighbor Scott had mentioned there being lots of mice, and Mr. Raccoon said he thought he heard some scrubbling in the walls his first night here.  Good to see her killer instinct kick in after a year of crunchies and moisties.

(Added 6/2 am)  And, while not quite a Big Story, Juniorette and I crossed state lines last night--just because we could. We are literally five minutes from Minnesota.  La Crescent is on the other end of the bridge that crosses the Mississippi. I'd been avoiding the trip because I'm slightly bridge-phobic.  But, it was a fine bridge and at no time did I feel like I would drive off the side into a watery grave. We thought we might eat dinner in a different state, but La Crescent was pretty small, and I could only find a Subway. 

Can't wait to see what adventure is in store for me today.

Comments

[Michael Golrick]

You go girl!

New jobs are exhausting at first, but I think this will be worth it for you in the long run!

MAG