I start my new job at Adaptive Path on Monday. I'm excited and nervous at the same time. I'm slowly making sure that I have everything I need. I ordered a discounted BART ticket; mentally picked out the clothes I'm going to wear; cleaned out my laptop bag; ordered a few more client-appropriate pants and skirts.
It's been so nice to have these weeks off. I haven't had any problems with my shoulder or neck. I'm waking up in the mornings feeling (mostly) rested. I don't feel stressed or that I need to hurry up and get something done. I need to figure out how to hang on to some of that once I start the daily grind again.
One thing is for sure... I'm going to miss spending so much time with my cats. It sounds funny, I'm sure. But I really enjoy watching Smudge play with his mousie or krinkle ball. Or having Freesia curl up in my lap while I type or watch TV. When I take a nap, they both join me on the bed. I'm sure they are going to miss having me around all the time too. I love my cats.
But it will also be good to have more direction to my days again. And to have more contact with people. I've had a few days where I haven't left the apartment at all (not even to get snail mail) and the only human contact I've had is via IM. It will be good to work with a group again. I'm really looking forward to it.
