Well, I survived my first week at my new job. I can't believe how tired I am. I'm so thankful that it's Saturday and that B let me sleep in till almost 7am.
It's a whole new world downtown for sure. I'm getting used to riding the Max (the transit train into downtown). I think I'm really going to come to enjoy that time for reading, listening to music or whatever.
I think the challenge for me is going to be getting used to the "head down/eyes forward" mentality downtown. It's a very fast paced and busy world. It's been hard to see all the homeless people and not want to stop and "fix" everyone. There is one gentlemen that sits out in the same spot every morning and he's a veteran that needs help. I stopped and talked to him and he's has a place to live but needs help making his rent and getting food. I think I'm going to allow myself to help him when I can. If I have at least one person to help then I think it will be easier. I guess I am what some would call a "bleeding heart". I can't help it.
There are a lot of really cool stores downtown and a huge mall and lots of neat places to eat. It's going to be fun exploring it all. I am going to lunch with a friend that works downtown Monday.
The job itself is going to be good I think. The training and documentation is good. The people are nice but so far I don't have much in common with most of them. None of the people I work directly with have kids nor do they seem to want to. I'm sure it will just take time.
In short, I'm so glad it's general conference weekend. I could really use a refill for my spiritual tank. I'm looking forward to hanging out in my jammies and listening to the leaders of my church. I'm sure there will be something just for me :o)
8 comments:
I'm glad you survived!
Conference should be great!
Oh, Tonya, you are such a giving person. I'm glad you're first week went well.
I hope you enjoyed Conference today. I'm sure looking forward to tomorrow's sessions as well.
Good that the first week went well . . . and I'm sure you'll adjust to the faster pace in no time . . . and bless your heart for wanting to help that vetran. I wish I could do more to help those less fortunate . . . and I'll be looking to you as an example of that! :)
Can't wait for Conference tomorrow . . . it was awesome today as always! :)
Glad to hear you're doing well.
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Thanks for visiting my blog! I hope you'll enjoy your new job, and the "me" time you're now getting while riding the Max! I'm glad you want to help the veteran...I can relate to how you feel.
Wasn't Conference absolutely wonderful yesterday? I can't wait for today's sessions! :D
It is a sad world when 7 a.m. is sleeping in. Sadly, I live in that world, too. :-)
yay tonya, glad for you. you will adjust and settle into a great comfort zone i am sure. take care, kathleen :)
I'm sure that you will adjust soon!
Honestly, I think it's great that you are helping out the vetran. The Lord asks us to give what we can when we can. So, I say, YOU GO GIRL ;)
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