long day late night
July 10th, 2008 @ 12:39 am | life, pretty things | Post a CommentI’m really afraid that for the next four (ish?) months (longer?) I am going to be a big fat annoying broken record. Work is hard. And long. And draining. In a good way, mostly! I swear. It’s just — I’m still adjusting, still juggling, still wrapping my head around everything I’m supposed to do and keep track of and call and schedule and prep and manage. And to think just two weeks ago I was so proud of finally learning everyone’s NAMES and now on Friday I’ll have hit my one month mark and hopefully I am swimming and not sinking.
So, it’s late and my coherence is waning, and I brought home work to do tonight because I am scared that I’m underprepared for a meeting tomorrow but maybe I should just get up at 6 AM to prep? except ha! When was the last time I actually physically got out of bed at 6 AM? Remember before the wedding when I was doing 6 AM Boot Camp? There really is no motivation in life quite like the motivation to not be a fat bride (on the BEACH), not even the motivation of really screwing up a big meeting.
Next week I am going to Boston, but only for 9 hours. Then I’m hopefully going to California, but only if I get enough done to actually make it happen. It seems like the harder I work, the more work I create for myself to do, if that makes sense. If I really sucked at my job I’d have nothing to do. So maybe busy is good.
But the days of browsing flickr, checking in on my Google Reader, and replying to personal emails between the hours of 9 AM to 6 PM are o-v-e-r. I just hope there’s time to squeeze it in somewhere in the 24 hour span, because I love my little online community. Yes, I’m a nerd, and yes, I’m probably also being overdramatic because I worked 12 hours today.
I sound whiny; I’m even annoying myself. It’s all a good thing, just an adjustment. I’m planning some kind of vacation after the election, even if it’s in my own house (does that count?).
How about I point you in the direction of a few blogs/pretty things that caught my eye recently?
Over at design*sponge, this post about gray and yellow is helping revive my desire to decorate my bedroom. So far I’ve got gray walls, but I need to round out the textiles and accessories with some yellow and pops of turquoise. I can’t get enough of these colors right now.
I kind of want to spend my birthday money on this lantern for my patio.
This collection of photo frames is giving me inspiration for hanging wedding photos, perhaps along our staircase?
As a non-mom who has a lot of friends who are about to become moms, I found these two “help for the helpful” [one • two] posts really…well, HELPFUL. I want to work on not just having good intentions of being helpful, but ACTUALLY doing it.
This is my new computer wallpaper at work (it so fits my job), which I found via decor8. There are many other amazing ones to choose from, too!
Where in California will you be? Meet me for coffee!!!
Hang in there!
written by Janet
July 10th, 2008 @ 1:46 am
Hang in there, it will definitely settle down. I can’t believe I’ve been at my ‘new’ job for over six months already. Unbelievable!
I work 10 hours every day - compared to 6 face to face when I was teaching, so I was literally dead on my feet for a while. Sadly I’m used to it now, but you really do have to prioritise what spare time you have.
Oscar says hi and gives you a big kitty hug, too.
written by alyndabear
July 10th, 2008 @ 2:26 am
Hang in there, Janet. I think one of the most difficult things about being a working person is figuring out that work-life balance. Do we work in a job that’s really interesting but super demanding and lots of money? Or do we work at a job that has more down time, might not stretch us intellectually, but allows us guaranteed time with friends and family? There is no correct answer. Hopefully you will find your groove soon.
written by Nilsa
July 10th, 2008 @ 8:56 am
all the work will pay off and you will realize how much you are really capable of achieving professionally!
I hope that is motivating, if not just think about me, shandys, mojitos, or whatever floats your boat!
written by alexa
July 10th, 2008 @ 9:13 am
Alexa made a good point - in the end, everything’ll be worth is because you’ll gain insight and be really good at your job!
And I totally grabbed one of those inspirational wallpapers from the RealSimple site. The one about confidence - I need a daily reminder that confidence is slow-growing, but that it’s something you need in life (and I need to work on that).
written by Bobbi
July 10th, 2008 @ 9:48 am
I love the frame idea. You should totally do that. Heck, I should totally do that! I have a loooooooong wall (like 20 feet - serioulsy, 20 feet) with nothing on it, mostly because I’ve never seen anything I like.
This could work.
Thank you!!!
written by Kris
July 10th, 2008 @ 9:49 am
Busy is good! But a busy, long day can be so draining. It sounds like you are doing Big Important Things these days, so I think it’s okay that that takes precedent over the Flickr surfing.
written by RA
July 10th, 2008 @ 10:28 am
I feel like a broken record on my blog too. Maggie-work-Maggie-busy-Maggie-sick-teething. REWIND AND REPLAY! But it’s okay- I read your blog to know what’s going on in your life, and if it’s work work work, that’s what I wanna read
written by Jen
July 10th, 2008 @ 10:38 am
Okay, so thank you for the decor8 wallpaper - yay! And for the how to be helpful to moms with little ones articles - double…no, triple…no, A MILLION times thank you. This is just what I needed.
written by elise
July 10th, 2008 @ 11:00 am
You just reminded me about how I need to change my desktop wallpaper.
And hang in there. Nov. is going to be a very very good month (I hope!).
written by Marriage-101
July 10th, 2008 @ 11:44 am
Stressful though it may be, your smart brain was due for a challenge! I hope it’s satisfying, even when you’re tired.
written by Laurel
July 10th, 2008 @ 12:46 pm
i love the real simple backgrounds, i am definitely using one now
and it’s okay if you’re busy, it happens to the best of us.
written by katelin
July 10th, 2008 @ 1:48 pm
Twelve hour days are rough no matter how you slice it. I hope it’s rewarding, challenging and all that jazz. And a little “wahhh, I miss my old, easy job” is definitely allowed!
written by Operation Pink Herring
July 10th, 2008 @ 3:26 pm
Thanks for the link to the computer wallpapers! Those are so great! I’ve never heard of them before but it’s a very cool idea. Just did one myself. I hope your job gets easier. Hey, at least you aren’t bored.
Oooh, oooh, oooh! Just noticed your sidebar with the Soft Surroundngs picture. Isn’t their catalog great?!? I want about 80% of what’s in there, LOL. Soooomeday, mayyybe. 
written by Chiada
July 10th, 2008 @ 4:28 pm
How frustrating! I know things are going better, but it sounds like it might be a while before you get into the true rhythm of the place. I have the utmost faith in you though…
written by Zandria
July 13th, 2008 @ 6:46 pm