I started work on Monday (that's what I wore ^). And I got to know the IT guy, Sean, really well - my computer failed on three occasions. I had to order a pizza that night. The second day was better, I only had a broken desk drawer! I'm smooth sailin' now.
Anyhoo, my responsibilities (for now) are similar to what I've done in the past: calendar events and season previews. Though, I also got to read the archives of police reports to pick the funniest and most unusual: intoxicated male is hospitalized for breaking a beer bottle over his own head, woman asks police to watch two handguns until her divorce is over....etc. Pretty entertaining stuff.
My biggest project is SEASON magazine, which is a thick, glossy mag previewing every upcoming event this fall. I have a week to sort through a billion e-mails, organize them into event blurbs and Sherlock-Holmes Sarasota for every happening scheduled in the months of October, November and December. It's kinda fun, in a nerdy way. Especially since it is MY project. And there's a black-tie bash to celebrate it's arrival. Fancy-shmancy!
After next wednesday I take on the role of Community Editor in Longboat. I'll write profiles, cover events and Lois-Lane all over this town. They better name a hurricane after me, 'cause I'm takin' this town by storm (yeah, I said it).
I've been really busy with this magazine, and my co-workers have had their own deadlines the past two days. So, I've surprisingly been "the quiet girl" for once in my life. Hah! Isn't that funny? They all seem really nice. I really like my bosses (one gave me a pep talk today- Go Team!) Woe is I...I don't have any friends yet. But don't feel bad for me because I've only been here for a week! I'm not sweatin' it. I have plan of attack. I contemplated Craig's List, but serial killers aren't really the type of people I want to call "pal." I'm going to make friends the good ole fashion way. Hey-Howareya-Nicetomeetya-I'mMallory-(handshake). Until then, I'm going to drag my pale butt to the best beach in the nation and creep hard on all the hotties. "HEY BABY, YOU GOTTA GIRLFRAND? YOU WAN MY NUMBA? (wink) YOU WAN ME TO COVER THAT HOT BOD IN SAND?"
Yeah, so I did go to the beach but the hurricane winds were really strong and made it uncomfortable. Nobody likes that much sand in their ears. I'm looking forward to less windy days. There's a farmers market every Saturday that's pretty neat. I got a lot of fresh produce there. Saturdays are going to be my farmers market/beach days.
Ikea is making a delivery tomorrow and the rents are coming this weekend with all my stuff, so I'll post pictures of my new place Sunday/Monday.
Love Spans Distance (but that doesn't mean you shouldn't call me).
Mallory, this makes me miss working with you. I'm glad you're having fun. I know you'll make friends soon. (Sorry if that sounds too motherly, but you know me.) :)
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