Tuesday, February 10, 2009

Week 1

Week One of my new life is over.  This is what I've done so far:

  • Visited the ICA, JFK and MFA
  • Went Rock Climbing for the first time since August
  • Signed up for a Cambridge Library card - visited the library twice
  • Started by new job as a receptionist
  • Spent time with both P. and H.
Today I trained at my new job.  I'm a receptionist at a hair salon.  One of the stylists S. gave me a tip:  To be very friendly.  This was before I had the chance to be friendly.  I had a slight out of body experience as she was describing how to be friendly, receiving and professional to me.  I tried very hard not to be insulted.  I know she was just trying to help.  She's a little bit of an odd bird.  The other two stylists A. and M. I love.  They are fun, funky and totally trust me.  The other receptionist, L. is someone I don't think I could be friends with. The poor thing is very territorial, and I think a little threatened by my presence on the scene.  She talks way too much and gets easily flustered by customers.  She doesn't exercise patience very well.  I think S. needs to give her a lesson on professionalism.  The job is super easy, and I think I'll be able to read a few novels while there, write a few novels, and be better than L. in 10 hours.

Sweet.

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