It's the first full day on the new job and I'm very keyed up. I haven't settled into sleeping well yet, I've indulged in caffeine so I wouldn't miss too many details, and 'being productive' today consists of a lot of random tasks to get myself established. No harm done, certainly, but it's scattered. "Has the Operations woman called back about setting up my voice mail? No. Have I entered important addresses into Outlook? Some of them. Have I signed up for medical coverage? No, but my password isn't valid yet. Has the Operations woman called back . . .?"

See what I mean? Your typical 3 year old's attention span, but only the energy of a middle-aged lady. Be glad you don't have to sit across a dinner table from me tonight.

I'm trying to use this transition to get some good habits started. This morning I walked on the treadmill, something I've resolved to do for at least the first week I'm here. I think I'll keep up with it, if only because there's an individuial TV/DVD player attached to each treadmill. I'm sure I'll walk myself breathless if I put on an action movie or Sister Act.

Well, my Coach "Buddy" will be stopping by after she gets some program materials I need to be familiar with. I'm thinking of you fondly. As Bartles said to James, "I thank you for your support."

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