Well, it's the end of the day after my first day at work and I'm exhausted. It was non-stop information overload. But, and this shows how great my new bosses are, I was told, in no uncertain terms, that I'm not expected to know and learn everything in one day. Being the people pleaser I am, I want so bad to do everything right and impress them....... Right off the bat with little instruction. I know that's an unreasonable expectation on my part, but it's in my DNA. It's what I do.

As I have said before, I'm really not that familiar with the area, but it seems nice. I, of course, got there early, so my commute was less than 25 minutes this morning and it was about 35-40 minutes going home, which is better than I thought it would be. Each way, to keep it easy, I took Wilshire straight to San Vicente.  

It's so weird, my goal was always to get a job on the west side, but I never dreamed I would be working where I finally ended up. I count myself so fortunate that my reputation and work ethic was so well known that I was recommended for this job so out of the blue. The application and interview process was long and arduous, to say the least, but it was my reputation and people recommending me that got me in the door.  As far as I know, this job was not advertised, so I'm flattered.

The best part of the day was when I was told "I am so happy you are here". That made me feel so good! So, as of day 1, I'm happy!

I guess I'm in what they call the honeymoon phase. :-)

Guess who got up at their old wake-up time this morning? Me, nervous? Nah (yeah right). I was finally sleeping in until 6-6:30 and I got up at 3:45am today. :-(

I start my new job tomorrow and I've started to get really apprehensive.  In addition to the actual job that I'm nervous about, I'm not very familiar with the area the office is located, apart from getting there and getting home.

I really want to do well at this job. I've failed at a lot of things, but I've always been able to exceed expectations at work. I don't want that to change.   It's scary!  I'm excited but very scared and nervous.

Just started reading an amazing book called "Ladies and Gentleman-- Lenny Bruce" by Albert Goldman and Lawrence Schiller. I'm not done yet, but I highly recommend it. I got it used and there was a sweet inscription at the front "August 25, 1996-- Happy Birthday Nick! Lenny Bruce - The best ever.  Love, Mum X." I love stuff like that.

I love my Kindle and IPad for reading books, but there's nothing like trolling through a used bookstore finding treasures like that. Notes from a mum to her son, photos hidden within pages, flowers dried to remember a special moment, yet forgotten and donated.....

I've been a fan of Lenny Bruce for a while (and a big fan of Bill Hicks after him), but I never really delved into the drug-induced torturous existence he lived.. It's all so sad, yet really interesting.

I used to love the Easter holiday. Candy! Time off from work! I hope I can get back to enjoying it again one day.

Just got back home from visiting my parents. I forgot how long that drive is!  They live approx. 520 miles away and my poor car is filthy and tired (me too!).

It was really nice to visit my folks. I had a great time and am so glad I took advantage of my time off between jobs to spend time with them. Next time, if I drive again, I think I'm going to take Gotham with me and see if their cat will get along with him (he was really mad at me when I got home a little while ago...still is).

I'm glad to be home though.


PS: all the drivers on the road on the way up and the way back home were bitches.

I am BORED!!! I'm also getting fat because, what do I do when I'm bored? EAT!!!! This is ridiculous, I have to find something to fill my time with.....maybe I will go visit my parents.