I forgot to bring reading material on the subway on the way to work. No headphones either. I could have just sat there, but I was too nervous. Instead, I wrote.
Going to my first day of work. I was planning on writing all ideas for Elizabeth Street in this notebook. But I can't think of any right now. Everyone is wearing a jacket. I got rid of mine on the hottest day of summer. It was from Old Navy over five years ago. The label always embarrassed me when I left it on a coat rack. Or worse at coat check. Really I wish
And then I stopped writing because I was boring myself over coats. I stared at the ads on the subway until my stop and walked to my office with enough time to buy breath mints.
I love the work environment. The large windows, the art, the people. It's a great space. But beyond all that, my boss made me feel so valuable to the team today. My favorite was seeing my ideas put on the calendar. Now I just have to show em what I got. I couldn't have asked for a better first day. On my way home, I texted Rob some of the highlights and wrote that I finally didn't feel like a loser. He responded:
Cool. Now go get those kids so they can yell at you and bring you back down to earth :)
It took about an hour, but they eventually did just that. Little stinks. It's good for me though. At least I can handle their tantrums a little better when I feel like my life finally figured out how to get good.
Here's some pictures of my office. Everyone forgave me for being such a dork. I wasn't brass enough to take one of my workspace and coworkers behind the bookshelves though. Even I have my limits. I'll leave that to my second day. ;)
Here's some pictures of my office. Everyone forgave me for being such a dork. I wasn't brass enough to take one of my workspace and coworkers behind the bookshelves though. Even I have my limits. I'll leave that to my second day. ;)
Wow! Sounds like a very exciting day. I love the work space, looks like a welcoming creative space. Hope day 2 is even better.
ReplyDeleteSuch a thrill! It is always so fun walking in on your first day! Congrats!
ReplyDeleteAwesome office space!
ReplyDeleteI love this workspace, its very creative and elegant!
ReplyDeleteWow, what a cool office! It is so inspiring that your blog has helped you land such an amazing job - congratulations. I discovered your blog through A Cup of Jo and I really enjoy reading it. You make me want to live in New York!
ReplyDeleteAww, congrats! My aunt was a stay at home mom for about 17 years and it was amazing to see how liberating it was for her to rejoin the workforce. I think that getting out of the house and being in an office makes a big difference in morale, etc--one you can bring back home to the kids :) That office is GORGEOUS.
ReplyDeleteLove hearing about you starting a new job - and appreciate the honesty in your posts!
ReplyDeleteNice digs!
ReplyDeletecongratulations!
ReplyDeleteIt's gorgeous up in there. You're gonna be a superstar!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, it looks like a wonderful place to work!
ReplyDeleteHi Sharon, I work the PR showroom next door to you (literally, on the same floor)! I'm a fan of your blog. Congrats on the new job!
ReplyDeleteYou crack me up with the jacket! Note to self: don't bring Old Navy jacket to NYC. hahhaaa
ReplyDeleteCongrats! Don't let those rugrats get you down...dealing with a sassy 3-year-old lady is by far my hardest job. That bar in the lunch room is so glamorous! Enjoy that new/excited work feeling, I hope it lasts forever.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful work space!
ReplyDeleteHi! I don't think I ever commented before, but I just wanted to say I love your blog. You inspire me to be more 'honest' when blogging (sometimes I'm getting annoyed with all those blogs that only center on seemingly 'perfect' lives). Also, I love your approach to being a mom. You rock! And congrats on the new job! Love from Prague x
ReplyDeleteas soon as I started scrolling I found this: "Elizabeth Street Horoscope: October 22-28, 2012
ReplyDeleteLet the AstroTwins give you some insight on what's in store for you and your family this week"?!!!
do they really mean H O R O S C O P E?!
I'd say you're to good for them :|
as soon as I started scrolling I found this: "Elizabeth Street Horoscope: October 22-28, 2012
DeleteLet the AstroTwins give you some insight on what's in store for you and your family this week"?!!!
do they really mean H O R O S C O P E?!
I'd say you're too good for them :|
haha. good news! this is the last week we're running that column :)
DeletePretty great office design if you ask me. I'm sure that's going to be a whole lot for the property management department to look after.
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