Day one of the job went very well. I have never felt that a staff had anxiously anticipated my arrival like I did yesterday. When I got there they had my desk all cleaned off for me, had literature ready for me to read, and even a weekly plan to make sure I learned everything I needed to learn. They were so appreciative of my presence, and I couldn't be more excited to dive into my new job. I have some BIG job responsibilities. Much different then Barrington. It makes me very nervous and anxious, as they laid out their high standards for me yesterday, but I know that I can handle it, and once I get past the learning curve, I think my time there will be very beneficial to my career. My favorite part of the job yesterday was at the very beginning when they took me on a tour of the office. They opened the back patio door to the back porch, and it beheld before me a lovely patio furniture set looking out over Delaney Wine Vineyards. Such an amazing change from the frost covered windows looking out over Highland Park Vet at Barrington. I can't wait to eat my lunch outside and dream of being in Italy.
I am sure for all newly weds, there is a time when reality sets in and you begin to realize...."hey, this person really does do some things that bug me". I think the beginning of that reality is starting to set in here, so (lydia in particular), you can be ready for some more funny stories as Dave and I learn how to communicate and get through the "why the heck do you take out the trash like that? You're CRAZY!".
Most recently, I think Dave has realized just how uneasy clutter makes me. Sweet husband....while a receipt left by the computer for a day or two may mean nothing to him...inside my OCD with order is scraming to throw it away! Oh boy...these next few months are going to be fun!
Ok...off to day two of my new job. Hopefully it will be just as good as day 1!
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Yeah! A promise of funny newlywed stories!
Maybe it's good to have one OCD person in the couple. You know Jon and I are pretty opposite from each other, so we complement each other fairly well. However, in the area of cleanliness, I'm sorry to say neither one of us is OCD about stuff. In a way it's good; neither one of us is bothered by the other's piles. But in another way, it's not so good...for obvious reasons!
Jon laughs (probably to front his frustration) when he asks, "Are we out of stamps?" and I say, "Oh, no, they're on the chair." He says, "Really, and who left them on the chair instead of putting them back where they belong??" Usually my answer to questions such as this is, "Friday," but yesterday it was, "I have no idea! Who would've done that??" Needless to say, Jon's got his work cut out for him. :)
By the way, I'm so glad your first day went well! And the porch sounds great! In a new job, it's good to have a little refuge somewhere. We'll keep praying for you as you get adjusted! I know you'll do great!
Karen, I am sitting here laughing out loud. you are a hoot!
btw, do NOT get me started on OCD-like behavior and the special way in manifests itself around receipts and certain other Vendsels I know... :)
you'll have to keep us posted on your new job. I am eager to know more details. It delights my heart that you are out of the crummy messy yuckiness that was Barrington and situated somewhere clean and lovely!
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