Recounting of a First Day

I was always the kid that got completely excited about the first day of school. I'd get my clothes out the night before, pack and re-pack my supplies and books, read the first few chapters of each book before school even started. I'd race up to the school to look at the paper taped to the front door of the school a few weeks before classes started that told me what teacher I would have and who all was in my class. Yes, I was nerdy like that.

Apparently I haven't changed much. Today was my first day at Catalyst Creative Services, and you better believe I was prepared. Clothes were set out and ironed. I perused the company website to make sure I had everyone's name right. I glanced a few times at the scanned image of the business cards that would be waiting for me. Yes, I'm still nerdy like that.

Having become accustomed to working second-shift, my sleep schedule needed a major overhaul. Getting up at 7 a.m. was, of course, a battle in itself. I think I'll go to bed a little earlier tonight. My mind is reeling with the realization that I have a professional job with professional responsibilities...and I love it. I knew almost immediately that I would like the place, Jill brought coffee from Starbucks. I sit here in awe as I look at my desk, my computer, my telephone, my pencil holder. I know that sounds weird, but it is a completely different atmosphere than I am used to. I can't help but think, "Yeah...this is what I spent four years of my life in college trying to achieve."

So far, I've started learning about our clients, done research for one of them, and am now blogging. Social media is encouraged. I think I'm gonna like it here. What are my expectations from this place? I don't know for sure...yet. I'm still figuring out the lay of the land. I relish the prospect of all the opportunities that Catalyst has to offer me. I look forward to meeting new faces, going to events, and doing my best to provide a positive image for clients we serve. And, of course, getting to know Hutchinson better.