- The cool thing about my new position at work is that every day is different and I’m learning really interesting things about my clients. The not as cool thing is that every day is so different because all these little “fires” pop up and it’s my job to take care of them or connect to someone who will asap. I get a lot of fulfillment out of doing that, but my days never go as planned anymore. That’s okay – it’s easy to move my tasks around on google calendar. (I’m so glad I made this change at work! It is so much more fulfilling than what I was doing before. And I love connecting with people, even though it drains me by the end of the day.)
- I’ve mentioned this before, but it’s gotten really bad lately – I just don’t want to read a lot of text when I am mindlessly scrolling socials. I follow all these fun meme type accounts that have words in the images and I am just scrolling on by, or unsubscribing. I’m too lazy to read a few sentences! I think it’s because I read such long emails and documents for work, my brain just wants images after work. Maybe? And yes, it’s ironic I say this, as a blogger, who mainly communicates with long text.
- Remember when we used to go into an office and get things done like, before and after work? How was that possible? I had an 8:00 meeting yesterday and wanted to run before because I had an appointment after work and my body was just like… no. How did I used to get up and do things before work? Ha. More daylight in the mornings will help in May and June. (But not July – I am usually over getting up with the sunrise by then.)
- I know people are always saying to relax your shoulders, but whoa, I have really noticed I am hunching mine lately!
- It’s weird seeing everyone post their spring break pics, mostly from Florida. Not weird, like “Wtf are you doing?! We are in a pandemic!!!!” I am not thinking that. Just weird because I haven’t seen travel pics in so long, and I am like, “Oh yeah, travel is a thing people do!”
- I don’t have a relevant picture, but here is the cats being snuggly this week:
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I noticed that a lot of people have started putting text on the IG images, instead of writing long captions (which I also often just skim… too much! IG is for pictures, but it’s become a micro-blogging platform. So many people have abandoned blogs and went full-time IG… if I want to read a lot of text, I go to blogs! I know what to expect!)
Yep, same! I am there for images too. When I click on “read more” (or whatever) under a photo and it’s several paragraphs I keep scrolling.
Your job does sound really fulfilling for your personality. I’m sure it’s so satisfying to solve all those problems! But also, it sounds like it could be really draining, too. Like, you can’t ever have a day where you’re just focused on one task and don’t have to deal with people! (I love having a mix of “head down” days and busy, more social days!)
Whenever I work out before starting work, I’m always amazed at how I used to do a workout and full shower/getting ready routine before starting my commute at 7:30. HOW DID I DO THAT?
Your cats are PROFESSIONAL snugglers.
It is satisfying, but yes, so draining at times. I need that mix too – back to back all day meetings is hard for me! This week has been quieter, I think since most around here are on spring break? It’s been nice!
RIGHT?! And will we ever be able to again?
They are! I love it!
Your new position sounds great for you – but would be exhausting for me! I’m like Stephany – I need my head-down-work-straight-through stretches of time. I like that I have one day for many of the required meetings at my job, but… it’s Fridays, and several of the meetings are Friday afternoons. Sigh.
Also, you already know that I am exceptionally envious of your cats. That is all.
Oh! and re: the shoulders? this is hard to describe, but raise your arms and then put both your hands on the back of your neck, elbows out, and sit / stand up straight. I also link my fingers and stretch my arms straight above my head. Both of those help me a lot, maybe they’ll help you?
Oh gross, Friday meetings? YUCK YUCK YUCK. Just. No. No to Friday meetings. Blah. My last job had a lot more focused work and I really struggled to find long enough pockets to get it done! I have focused work now too, but not sets of drawings that take days to review, thankfully.
Awww 🙂 Thanks 😉
Thanks! I tried that and it feels really good! I need to keep doing it!
I am sure I have mentioned it before, but I am super jealous how close all of your cats are. Our two furballs are 7 years apart and are barely able to tolerate being 2 ft apart on the bed where they sleep most of the day.
I wish your two would be cuddly like ours because it makes my heart burst with joy every time I see it and I want you to experience that!