My new job

For the past 8 years I have been driving back and forth to Terre Haute for work. I am grateful for Terre Haute, it has given me a good job since I became a nurse. But, as with everything, times change. Actually, gas prices change. When I started I could gas up in Terre Haute for $0.99/gallon. Those days are long gone. That, and those crazy Hoosiers decided to go to daylight savings time year around.

So, I jumped at the chance to work in Newton at a Dr's. office. Dr. Saliba is a wonderful physician who has recently opened his own office in Newton. I am the office nurse. Today was my first day.

Emily woke me up before my alarm was set to ring. I left my house at 7:45, grabbed a Blackberry Jasmine Green Tea at Solid Grounds (my favorite place in town), and was at work by 7:55. AMAZING:) This is in contrast to waking up at 4:00 to leave the house by 5:00 to get to work by 7:00 (time change). Then working 12-16-20 hours days and driving the home half asleep. Julie French has done this for years, she is a superwoman, I don't hold a candle to her.

So, today was a good day. I took care of people I have known my whole life and gave out several hugs. It will take a few days to feel comfortable in my surroundings, I have never worked in an office before, but I can tell I am going to like the work. I know there are downfalls, I realize I am going to find them along the way. But, being able to run home and eat lunch with my kids, going to the bank any day I need to, and knowing my day is over at 5:00 every evening is a great feeling.