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[openscarf]

Hi Ho! Hi Ho! I go to work t'morrow, I hope sitting for eight doesn't bring zombie state, Hi Ho! Hi Ho!

I'm a little nervous and excited. I'm really glad I liked the people and the office and the location. I like that it's small, but they're part of a larger corporation.

I can wear jeans which is awesome, they dress up only when clients are coming in. So it's very business casual, California style. I've been waiting for my first job, (even thought this is supposedly only a few months), to freshen up my work clothes. I did great at my favorite thrift store:

purple silk blouse
pale pink silk blouse
pink, brown, gold, cotton blouse
pale blue India tunic
green & white Donna Karen jacket
gray nice slacks
black leather purse
black leather Beatles-type booties, about a one inch heel

all for under $30. Sweet!

I washed the new stuff,  ironed them plus some skirts, dresses, etc. Packed my new purse, planned my lunch and snacks. I'd like to do about 20 minutes of yoga when I wake up. I think I'm set.

You never know what happens at temp jobs, it could go on much longer. What's really good is that the recruiter is looking at me as totally hire-able -so our relationship has begun.

The copy/edit gig isn't as many hours as I thought. though I'll have a lot the last week of October, I've just done some stuff here and there. I think it's mainly because they were so far behind by the time I came in, still, it will hopefully bode well for the future.

"...it is through the eyes of the soul that paradise is visioned. If there are flaws in your paradise, open more windows!...One's destination is never a place but rather a new way of looking at things." - Henry Miller

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Comments

[dadadadio.livejournal.com]

The Miller quote is great.

I for one am happy to see you're making the best of whatever opportunity comes along. It's the best way to find your next thing or tie you over until you do.

You have to see my work environment to fully understand, but the idea of having a few part time resources for work and money seems flexible. I would probably like that. You get out more.

I wouldn't work at any place that didn't consider jeans the preferred attire. I wear Levi 505 jeans every day at work.

Give work people nicknames and write about them. You have to change names to protect them, even if they don't deserve it.

[openscarf.livejournal.com]

One of the biggest fears about new jobs is if business-y clothes are necessary. So far so good. Then it's fun to toss on a skirt and heels every now and then. But I'm with you, casual rules.

Glad you like the quote. I read most of Miller's books years ago, but picked this up again and open it randomly and read, it's full of wisdom and humor, and very much about living freely, you might like it:

Big Sur and the Oranges of Hieronymus Bosch

I will write about the new place. Lately I've been wanting to write, comment and blog like crazy, subject matter will help. ;-)

[wlotus.livejournal.com]

Congratulations and good luck! Let us know how it goes.

[openscarf.livejournal.com]

Thank you! I sure will, sorry I haven't make it over to your new blog, I'll have to catch up.

[yummydeb.livejournal.com]

I hope it all goes beautifully and that you continue to feel good there, liking the people and the work! Big dollops of positive energy comin' your way!

[openscarf.livejournal.com]

Thanks!!