Something New with a View

As I have mentioned a few times before, I am in the middle of transitioning to a new role at work. This is my first week being in my new location, getting closer to some other people in the office, and seeing the sites of daily CVG.

When my co-workers learned that I was moving across the street, their response was, "Where are you going to go?" There isn't much room in our Creative Team office as it is, so the question was, where would I go? I am right next to the door as you walk in, but I am kind of hidden behind this plant, so if you don't know I am there, it is quite a surprise when you walk in. That also makes me like the office admin since I am the first person you see. So I have my cozy little corner with the window behind me and the couch meeting area in front of me. I am working on adjusting to my space issue because I went from my nice organized cube to my new desk without drawers. I will have a file cabinet soon, but it is a true test to my organization without having all of the compartments I'm used to.

The first few days have been an adjustment. Getting used to seeing people coming in and out of the office all throughout the day along with the commotion outside will take some time. Also, I have to be conscious of keeping my rolling chair stable. If I pick up my feet or adjust my weight any, I start rolling towards the window (which makes me chuckle to myself). Also, there are 7 of us in this office and only 1 bathroom...let's just say that gives me a LOT of anxiety because I drink a lot of water throughout the day- they probably think I have bladder issues. (How did I ever survive the community bathrooms in the sorority house?)

There are so many positives about this move. I really like the people on this team that I am now a part of. It is nice to belong to a group again :) All of the temptations are gone (a lot of people bring treats, including me, but they are in the kitchen on the way to the bathroom...and remember how many trips I make? Makes the self control difficult). And I have daily entertainment.

Today a couple natives were arguing outside the bar next door. Since I am learning to ignore it, I was trying to not pay attention, but one of my co-workers was about to go outside. I suggested he wait a bit since they were in the middle of their dispute. We were trying to decide if it was a serious fight and if we needed to call the "bum police". I didn't think it was serious but as we opened the door we hear, "I don't stab I shoot." That was it, we called the police and within minutes we had 4 cops out there breaking it up. This is after a drunk was sitting on the steps in front of our door last night and the same co-worker kindly asked him to leave since we are trying to run a business. The drunk not-so-kindly replied, "Talking like that is what will get you stabbed." WHAT?! I wasn't there to see this, thank goodness, and my co-worker handled the situation.

Point of the story is that I will be out of that office at 5 o'clock on the dot before things get too crazy (even though I am not sure the time of day matters to those people). Luckily, they are all pretty protective of me over there, and we all look out for each other, so no need to worry!

I am sure these stories will continue, so I will share my entertainment with you!