Displaced Beachbums

It’s been over a month since I started my new job and I’m loving it. I’m still having a time-management problem which is mainly because I try to do too much before work and during my lunch hour. My mom has been here about a month and we’ve all come to rely on her so much. Favorite Man even called her the other night with his dinner order 🙂 It’s going to be an adjustment when she leaves tomorrow. We’re already making plans for a return visit this summer. She’s only been here during the winter months and I think it’s only fair she should see the area during the beautiful summer and fall seasons. Unlike these crazy winter months…

As I was walking into work the other morning and the temperature was -13, I was thinking how oblivious I was last year with regards to the weather. If it was snowing or too cold, I just stayed inside by the fire. I honestly thought the winter wasn’t so bad and couldn’t understand why some people complained so much. Now that I have to actually get out in the elements, I have a whole new opinion about the weather. No doubt, I will appreciate the warmer weather even more now.

Speaking of delusional, I need to purchase warmer work clothes and, for the briefest moment, I thought “Well, it’s already the middle of January so maybe I can make it through to spring” and then I remembered we skied through March and it didn’t warm up until June. Surely, it would be a wise investment to buy more winter gear. 

 Back to the job ~ it’s been great so far and we’re getting busier which I prefer to the holiday lull we just went through. My boss is very competent which translates into a smooth running office ~ at least for me. There’s nothing worse than a boss who flails around and you have to pick up the slack. 

Originally, I was worried about taking the job because I’m very involved in the Family Readiness Group (FRG) and thought people might think I was “abandoning” them. BUT I’ve found I’m an example to some of the spouses who now see that I can still participate in the FRG and work a full-time job. I’ve noticed several new faces at the unit get-togethers and they all want to know about my new position. A couple have even mentioned getting involved in the FRG. WOW! It’s an unexpected but welcome reation to my working.