Monday. I have been nervous about that day ALL weekend. I woke up extra early to drive down to West Jordan to finish some things up at my old job. I had some paperwork to fill out and one last project to turn in for production. My desk was so lonely. I couldn’t even find a pen to write with. When I finished, I walked out the door and felt this really overwhelming, bittersweet feeling. I will miss those people so much.

Then I drove off to my first day of work at the new joint. I was 25 minutes early, the first one in the parking lot. I looked like a total nerd alert, playing on my phone waiting for someone to unlock the door.

I had a few minutes to bring some of my stuff in, plug in my computer…and then it all started. So this is what “baptism by fire” is like. I jumped in head first and realized that it would be easier for everyone if I just learned some new software. Instead of the dreaded 3D Studio Max, I was to learn Rhino (the 3D modeling program) and it’s rendering program, Flamingo and Brazil. Considering the relationship I have with 3DS Max, I was willing to try anything. So the majority of my first full day was spent filling out new employee paperwork, meeting everyone, installing software, and practicing in Rhino.

I have an awesome office. Not a cubicle or a desk, but an honest to goodness office. It has an current PC, with a gigantic monitor. To help with presentations I have a flat screen on the wall that is linked to my computer so I can show my clients (and co-workers) what I am viewing on my machine. I’ve got my own light table, drafting desk, and considering I am the ONLY female in the office (no, there is not even a female receptionist) I have my own bathroom, haha! It definitely needs a feminine touch, however. The entire office is adorned with sports product and prototypes from previous jobs.

Everyone is super friendly and helpful, I know I will feel comfortable there.

Day two was similar to the first. More Rhino, Flamingo, and Brazil – but at least I worked on some physical kiosks and product placement. I am at one with my fellow computer nerds.

I’m so happy. I don’t believe anything happens by chance, everything has a purpose. I don’t know why I was blessed to obtain this job, but I am so very grateful. I am so happy.