Day One and Two

So yesterday was my first day at my new job. I think I am really going to like it there. People are super friendly and very welcoming. They seem to have a lot of fun all day and I think that will help with the mundane moments. I am a little nervous about what I will be doing all the time, but excited because there is so much potential to be fantastic and my boss already loves me and my designs. He took me around yesterday and introduced me to 40+ people and then I had lunch with all the artists and breaks as well. Ended my day on a great note and was excited and ready to go to work this morning...then BLIZARD (no not the delectible treats from Dairy Queen..we are talking snow here). Granted it was not as bad as the one in december, and actually seems quite mild in comparison, but day two...and I have to call in. I talked to my boss and he said it was ok...really to do what I thought was best, but also told me that I would be sitting and reading the manual he already read to me. So i opted not to brave the weather. Most people would be ecstatic that they could get a day off, yet I was sorta bummed.
I have my own desk that I get to decorate and my own key to get in and out of the building. I feel so professional. I thought that the waking up early would be my downfall, but i seem to get out of bed with no problem (knock on wood) although I am exhausted by 4pm and just want to take a nap. overall I am very happy with the job, although i've only officially been there for one day!
anyway, i thought i would share about my first couple days.

Chrissi

Career Woman

I know I probably should have announced this last week, but I just havent had time. I know I blogged about the job interview with Peoria Journal Star, well I also went on the second interview and they hired me!! My official first day is February 12th. I went through the drug screening and physical and now I have to make it through the first 90 day probation and I am a shoe-in. I am a little stressed, but its a new job, there is always room for stress and anxiety. i am excited though, its a great oppurtunity to work in a real-life setting and get some job experience.
I have to learn some programs I am not all that familiar with, but I impressed them by learning some basics before I went in for designing (2nd interview). I have been sick this weekend and still feel very wore out, but I guess i have to push through and get-r-done.
Sadie is super needy today. she has been right next to me all day. Etta is usually the needy one, but not as much as Sade-ster today. Its cold here in Illinois, like negative degrees and we got snow last night and its still coming down, I think it will get at least 4-5 inches.
well I better get to learning some features of the programs ill be using at my NEW JOB next week. I think the hardest thing to adjust to is that its 8:30-4:45 Mon-Fri. No days off, although its steady and consistent...it will be a super hard adjustment to not make my own schedule, but they pay me enough to bare the sacrifice!
love you all, thanks for the prayers, I just wanted you to know that they actually work!!!
c.ALIce