It's my second week at my first-ever "real job" (although it's not technically a job - I am, in fact, a full-time volunteer). It's my first time working "real job" hours, anyway. The Monday-Friday, 8:30-4:30 grind. I realize I haven't had these hours very long and it might be a little early to say whether I love or hate my schedule, but as someone coming from school/restaurants, I'm not sure I can get down with it. I have no problem working 40 hours a week (if you know me personally, then you are most likely aware that I tend to over-commit myself on a regular basis). It's the transition to a repetitive, conformist schedule that is taking some getting used to.
This past Saturday, I took one heck of a Sabbath.
Sleeping until almost 11am, lounging in my pjs for several hours after that, I entertained the dogs and did almost nothing. I made some cookies, washed my sheets, and played catch-up with my read-the-Bible-in-a-year assignments - that was about it. I don't know what I even bothered changing clothes; I was only up for ~12 hours.
Sunday was better. I read a bunch of Eat, Pray, Love and then had an excellent Skype conversation with Friend Katie. I attended a training so I can start volunteering at one of the local elementary schools and help teach kids how to read. Church was good, as per usual. Thought-provoking. Sort of depressing (still in Ecclesiastes) but gave me a lot to think about.So now I'm back at work. Day 12 of 365. Sitting in my chilly office. Staring at my to-do list. Listening to the Pandora chill/downtempo station through my headphones. Attempting to get myself acclimated to sitting down eight hours a day, five days a week. Wrapping my head around doing this for at least 51 more weeks. Trying to focus on the tasks as hand but instead pondering what the heck to do about next year.
Any and all suggestions are welcome.
have you discovered pandora.com yet. It use to get me through my days at R-MC. Also- get up and go for a walk in the morning and afternoon. It helps break up the day. Think of it as your replacement for a smoke break.
ReplyDeleteMaybe you can try to remember that you are doing something worthwhile at least. I have to sit for at least 8 hours/day and draw cell phone towers/compounds. It can be depressing, I know. Especially when you are used to busting your tail at school while also working. It was hard for me to get acclimated to just sitting (and sometimes not even doing much) when I first started working. Good music will definitely help you get through your day though:)
ReplyDeletethis depressed me.
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