Weekend Wrap-Up

"What am I going to wear for my first day on the new 'old job'?"

That occurred to me while Wonderful Guy and I were on the Bandit, motorcycling a bit to enjoy the beautiful day, after our spring snow storm of Friday and Saturday.

See. That's my problem. It's the same job, but not quite. It's with mostly the same people, but not all. It's not the same company, and certainly my status will be different.

Nothing like uncertainty to keep one on her toes. Keeps the mind sharp and focused. The senses alert. The stomach churning and the nights sleepless...

There is just enough familiarity to lull me into a false sense of calm. Then comes a wave of panicky lightheadedness...of thinking "You are starting a new job tomorrow, and you are not even getting READY! YOU NEED TO MAKE PLANS"

The place has undoubtably changed...what if what used to be the breakroom was part of the remodel? AGH! There goes my lunch routine...better plan to grab a bite out tomorrow at least.

What should I take? Mug? Periodic chart? Family photos? Chemistry books? Better to wait to see...

...where will I be sitting? As a temp, will I have my own computer? Probably. Surely. I hope so.

And what if the dress code policy has changed? Well. They should have told me! That's the rebel hippie in me coming out. I am wearing jeans. I do a fine job in jeans, and if they have a problem with jeans...well, then....I will wear something different on Tuesday...

Dear and gentle readers, you had no idea how neurotic I could be, did you? Except for Dearest Sister, that is, and Wisest Sister has surely had her glimpses.

I have had two dreams in the last four nights that I have been on my way to work on my first day, and could not get there. The roads were changed, or closed, or under construction. To my credit, I did not make Wonderful Guy follow my route to work on the Bandit today to assure me that I could get from here to there...