Greetings to all my friends in the blog world - and HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
I can't believe that I'm sitting here and it's the start of a new decade. I never really thought about new decades until this year. Guess that's a sign that I'm getting old(er) and things like that matter.
Sorry for being absent since the end of November, but my life has gotten a little crazy since then.
Did I tell you I got a new job? YEP, I GOT A NEW JOB!!!
Started on November 30 (hence the last post on 11/29) and it's been like a thrill ride at Disneyworld. I'm working in the IT department of a Washington, D.C.-based law firm. I'm based in the San Francisco office, but on my first day at work, they opened a brand new Palo Alto office, which I'll also be responsible for.
My first day on the job I reported to the Palo Alto office and needless to say, I hit the ground running. And I've been running ever since. I've spent 98% of time time there in the last month; I actually got to spend 2 whole days in a row in the San Francisco office last week. As soon as things get to "normal" in Palo Alto, I'll be splitting my time between the two offices
I really like my new boss - I'm working for a man this time around. He's a really nice guy and has a great sense of humor. The best part is that he gets MY sense of humor. The entire IT team, starting with the CIO, all seem to be extremely friendly and willing to help. I haven't met anyone that I don't like yet.
It's been tough getting back on a schedule. After all, when you sleep late every day for six months in a row, getting up with the chickens is a tough act. But I'm not complaining!!
Aero's had a hard time adjusting to this new lifestyle. He is not happy and has left me puppy puddles and puppy packages to show his disapproval. To help ease the old guy's anxiety, I've hired the girl down the street, Sarah, to come by every day after school and let him out and spend a few minutes with him. That seems to be working out very well. Aero's happier when I come home, I don't have to clean up after him and Sarah, who's 12, is making some serious pocket money.
So, as this new year and new decade starts, I'm looking forward to making progress in my new job and getting over the 'new kid on the block' jitters I've been experiencing. And I'm hoping that on January 1, 2020, I'll be sitting here welcoming another new decade after finishing my first decade at this job!
May you all have a truly joyous and wonderful 2010!!
Until Next Time,
Kel
