Into the Wild...Let The Hunt Begin #21

Job One, Day One.

I wanted to open this post by channeling Captain Kirk from Star Trek. You know, the whole "Captain's Log: Star Date June 7th, 2010" and what have you. Why, you may ask? Well because today was my first day at my new job and it certainly feels like I'm sailing through space, through unexplored terrain. Don't get me wrong, today was amazing. It was probably the best first day of work I've ever had over the past few positions I've held in various arenas. Nonetheless, I still feel like I'm floating away through space...and wondering at the same time how I will ever remember everything!

It's an exciting challenge--getting to feel comfortable in a new school with different procedures and unfamiliar places and faces. I know in time it will be home and I cannot wait. I can honestly say that starting work after the most difficult two and half weeks of my life was a welcome change for me. I felt relieved and comforted the minute I stepped into my new office (10 minutes early) and saw the team setting up a welcome breakfast for me. The warm greetings, the sympathies, and then the sheer excitement and joy they shared with me about the job and having me with them was so humbling. I am thrilled to be working with these people. I remember writing about how I really enjoyed interviewing at this school because of the people. I also remember my professor telling me that if you feel as though you will get along with the team members, that's a huge pro because they will be the people who you will be spending most of your time with each week.

As an "outsider" for now, I could tell that the team really acts like a family. I cannot describe how comforting that was, especially since I am still a little emotional and being away from my family right now is tough. But this job...these people...it may sound corny but I really can see them becoming my second family. The community there is so bonded and I just cannot wait until I form those bonds with everyone. I am so looking forward to day two!