Life of a working person
I was thinking today while I was kinda bored at work that I havent written in this thing in awhile. Funny how hat starts out most of my entries in this thing. I used to be so good about writing in here. If I was having a bad day, I'd come and write in here. If I was having a brilliant day, I'd come and write in here. Now it seems to get neglected because nothing out of the ordinary seems to happen anymore. Work is getting kind of repetitive, as is my little routine after work, of going to the gym, eating dinner, showering, talking to mike, then going to bed. Although I must admit, the whole thought of going out doesnt really appeal to me anymore. Im so tired after work that I'm happy with that routine. I guess maybe I'm just getting bored with the web updates. Everything was more fast paced when we were redesigning the website, and now that it's over, things have slowed down for the most part and I find lulls in my day at work. As much as I would like to be lazy and have nothing to do, it irritates me. I like to be kept busy with something to do...something I can just get wrapped up and lose myself in. The flash project satisfied that need, as did the INVEST redesign, but now that both of those projects are mainly over, so is the excitement. This leads me to my next discussion....
Holiday Parties and Vacation:
It's that season where everybody is having their company holiday parties. I missed mine last year because I had to write a 10 page paper on how women are viewed as evil beings in Asian Mythology. I would have much rather been at my company's holiday party, but such is life. I got to go to Sal's holiday party last year, so it wasnt a complete loss. This year, I get to go to my first holiday party, a real holiday party, for my first career company. Only guess where and when this holiday party is? Yes, on a WEDNESDAY DURING WORK. If you dont go, you have to work. So why not go? I suppose they did that as incentive for more employees to go. Oh yeah, and you cant take anyone. Boo. Not that the person I would take is here and available, but still. Oh well, Im gonna pretend its awesome and go and have fun with Ver...then go to the gym, come home and participate in my routine. Maybe I'll win one of the prizes or beat Chris at poker. There's always a slight chance that could happen....
Vacation is 9 working days away. Lets see, thats 11 days. This is my safe place from all my repetition at work. I get a break where things might not be so routine and I can gather myself and be fresh for work come Jan 3. Everyone needs a break. Thanksgiving was nice, but I really haven't had much of a break (well a week anyway) since Greece back in May. Its definitely different being in the working world and not getting mid-semester break, thanksgiving break, winter break (a month off!) etc. I think next year will be easier because I'll finally be adjusted to it, and to being in the work force. This whole last six months has contained a lot of change and new experiences for me. Its a whole new phase of life, and not that things got off to a rough start, but its just different from my old life. I almost forgot to pay rent last month. Stupid me. So many bills to keep track of, and all the spending and such. Ok, well now that I go back and read this, its more of a tangent than anything to the topic of vacation. I can't wait to see my brother again (which is funny that Im saying this, cuz we've grown a lot closer over the last say 4 years, compared to when we used to hate each other back in HS). I bought Wrongfully Accused which is one of our movies, so were gonna watch it and laugh our behinds off. I also get to go to NC, which I can't wait for. 2.5 months seems way too long...
Yeah, so thats the end of my tirade. Im sure nobody sat there and read all that stuff I just wrote. I finished all my christmas shopping and wrapping....and the special gift too. All done. I met my deadline. Im such a good shopper. Anyway, I guess I should get back to work. Teamsite takes forever.
Jen
I love my kitties....
Holiday Parties and Vacation:
It's that season where everybody is having their company holiday parties. I missed mine last year because I had to write a 10 page paper on how women are viewed as evil beings in Asian Mythology. I would have much rather been at my company's holiday party, but such is life. I got to go to Sal's holiday party last year, so it wasnt a complete loss. This year, I get to go to my first holiday party, a real holiday party, for my first career company. Only guess where and when this holiday party is? Yes, on a WEDNESDAY DURING WORK. If you dont go, you have to work. So why not go? I suppose they did that as incentive for more employees to go. Oh yeah, and you cant take anyone. Boo. Not that the person I would take is here and available, but still. Oh well, Im gonna pretend its awesome and go and have fun with Ver...then go to the gym, come home and participate in my routine. Maybe I'll win one of the prizes or beat Chris at poker. There's always a slight chance that could happen....
Vacation is 9 working days away. Lets see, thats 11 days. This is my safe place from all my repetition at work. I get a break where things might not be so routine and I can gather myself and be fresh for work come Jan 3. Everyone needs a break. Thanksgiving was nice, but I really haven't had much of a break (well a week anyway) since Greece back in May. Its definitely different being in the working world and not getting mid-semester break, thanksgiving break, winter break (a month off!) etc. I think next year will be easier because I'll finally be adjusted to it, and to being in the work force. This whole last six months has contained a lot of change and new experiences for me. Its a whole new phase of life, and not that things got off to a rough start, but its just different from my old life. I almost forgot to pay rent last month. Stupid me. So many bills to keep track of, and all the spending and such. Ok, well now that I go back and read this, its more of a tangent than anything to the topic of vacation. I can't wait to see my brother again (which is funny that Im saying this, cuz we've grown a lot closer over the last say 4 years, compared to when we used to hate each other back in HS). I bought Wrongfully Accused which is one of our movies, so were gonna watch it and laugh our behinds off. I also get to go to NC, which I can't wait for. 2.5 months seems way too long...
Yeah, so thats the end of my tirade. Im sure nobody sat there and read all that stuff I just wrote. I finished all my christmas shopping and wrapping....and the special gift too. All done. I met my deadline. Im such a good shopper. Anyway, I guess I should get back to work. Teamsite takes forever.
Jen
I love my kitties....