New Job!

I've been meaning to make this post for a while. I've been at my new job for several weeks now, and I'm really enjoying it for lots of reasons. But by the time I get home each day, the last thing I want to do is get back on the computer. So the blog kind of got neglected.

My desire to stay off the computer stems from a few things. My shorter commute allows me less time to read, so I've been trying to read a bit more from home. I've also been thinking so hard at the new job, that once I get home I want to do something more passive, like watching TV, or easier on the eyes, like playing board games with Kevin. And I just like being away from the computer more. During my two week vacation I barely got on the computer at all, even to watch things on Hulu, and I liked being unplugged. So I'm trying to keep that up.

But I don't want to abandon the blog completely. I like writing about what I'm reading and doing the occasional life update. Now that I'm a bit more settled, I'm hoping to get back to more regular posting.

The new job really is fantastic. I'm actually enjoying having only one project to work on, as opposed to the 5-6 projects I've grown accustomed to splitting my time between. It makes it easier to explain what my job actually entails, and I have several different tasks which keeps me from getting bored or fatigued. The project  also ties in with what my brother does in the Marines, which gives me a better sense of purpose than I've ever had before.

The people I work with are really nice, though I am having a little trouble breaking into the clique. I go to lunch with them every day and everyone's friendly. I just have a hard time socializing at work. I'm being paid to do my job, not hang out with people. So making friends is slow-going. I have confidence that it will, eventually, happen though.

The other perks of my job include a later start time and a fitness room on the premises that I have can access. I've been trying to run a mile every day after work. This was briefly interrupted last week when a stomach bug, but has otherwise been working out pretty well. Going for a jog after work has been a pretty great way to decompress from the day. The timing works out well, too. I'm able to sleep almost an hour later than I had been, go to work, jog a bit, and get home at roughly the same time as when I was working downtown. That time savings will hopefully keep me motivated on the workout front, though at the moment I'm just trying to establish a routine.

All in all life is good, if busy. I'm really glad I changed jobs. I feel like I'm in a much better environment now.